His 35-year reign opened an ancient monarchy to marriages with so-called commoners and to an incendiary association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Category: Royal Families
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Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89
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Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away
The New York Times – On the Runway:Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.
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Meghan’s Brand, As Ever, Will Live On
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex head back to Britain, Meghan’s brand will continue selling wine and fruit spreads.
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Meghan of Sussex Eyes Role in Netflix Show ‘The Gentlemen’
The New York Times – Business:The duchess’s representatives have had exploratory talks about her joining a third season of “The Gentlemen,” two people said. Netflix has not yet ordered a third season of the show.
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An Italian Princess From Texas Awaits Her Next Act
Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, formerly Rita Jenrette, is locked in a battle over the estate of her late husband, a Roman prince.
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Saudi Arabia’s Prince Has Big Plans, but His Giant Fund Is Low on Cash
After nearly a decade of expensive, hit-and-miss investments, Mohammed bin Salman is overseeing a behind-the-scenes restructuring of the kingdom’s all-important wealth fund.
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Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI With Data Center Deal
Mr. Musk’s xAI will work with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain on a new data center, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s effort to diversify his country’s economy.
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Melania Trump Shows Some Skin(s)
On day two of the state visit to Britain, the first lady opted for leather and suede.
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Melania Trump, in Windsor, Takes Royal Refuge in Fashion
A floor-length Burberry trench, an eye-obscuring hat and a yellow gown made quite a statement during the Trumps’ state visit to Britain.
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The Fleeting Fantasy of a King Who Would Return to Save Nepal
Fury at the country’s politicians had led earlier this year to a failed royalist uprising, which may have been an unheeded warning of the popular discontent that exploded on the streets this month.
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Netflix Signs New, Looser Deal With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The streaming giant signed a new deal with the production company for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that is much less extensive than an earlier arrangement.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Dresses for a New (Life) Stage
Appearances at Wimbledon and a French state visit symbolize a new kind of style.