Royalty

July 04, 2017 - 9:19 am

Correction: Spain-Royalty-Corruption story

MADRID (AP) — In a July 3 story about an appeal of King Felipe's brother-in-law's sentence in a corruption case, The Associated Press erroneously reported the length of the new prison term sought by the prosecutor. The appeal seeks to increase the original sentence to up to 10 years, not 14 years...
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July 03, 2017 - 10:55 am

Tougher sentence sought for Spanish princess' husband

MADRID (AP) — A prosecutor is asking Spain's Supreme Court to increase the sentence handed down to the brother-in-law of King Felipe by possibly eight years. Inaki Urdangarin was sentenced earlier this year to six years and three months in prison for fraud and tax evasion. The case centered on...
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FILE - A Friday, Sept. 5, 1997 aerial photo taken from files of the island where Princess Diana is buried in the grounds of the Spencer family estate in Althorp, England, near Northampton north of London. Prince William, his wife, Kate, and Prince Harry will attend a private service at the late Princess Diana’s grave on what would have been her 56th birthday. In a brief statement, Kensington Palace said Wednesday, June 28, 2017, that the July 1 service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and attended by Diana’s family. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)
June 28, 2017 - 3:16 pm

Sons to attend birthday service at Princess Diana's grave

LONDON (AP) — Prince William, his wife, Kate, and Prince Harry will attend a private service at the late Princess Diana's grave on what would have been her 56th birthday. In a brief statement, Kensington Palace said Wednesday that the July 1 service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury...
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FILE - In this May 14, 2012 file photo, Prince Mohammed bin Salman waits for Gulf Arab leaders ahead of the opening of Gulf Cooperation Council summit, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, removing the country's counterterrorism czar and a figure well-known to Washington from the royal line of succession. In a series of royal decrees issued Wednesday, June 21, 2017 and carried on the state-run Saudi Press Agency, the monarch stripped Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, who was first in line to the throne, from his title as crown prince and from his post as the country's powerful interior minister overseeing security. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
June 21, 2017 - 8:39 am

The Latest: Bahraini royals congratulate Saudi crown prince

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Latest on Saudi Arabia's King Salman appointing his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince (all times local): 3:35 p.m. Bahrain's king and other royal family members have congratulated Saudi Arabia's new crown prince. The tiny island off the coast of Saudi Arabia...
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FILE - In this May 14, 2012 file photo, Prince Mohammed bin Salman waits for Gulf Arab leaders ahead of the opening of Gulf Cooperation Council summit, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, removing the country's counterterrorism czar and a figure well-known to Washington from the royal line of succession. In a series of royal decrees issued Wednesday, June 21, 2017 and carried on the state-run Saudi Press Agency, the monarch stripped Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, who was first in line to the throne, from his title as crown prince and from his post as the country's powerful interior minister overseeing security. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
June 21, 2017 - 8:35 am

The Latest: Saudi stock market closes up 5.5 percent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Latest on Saudi Arabia's King Salman appointing his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince (all times local): 3:30 p.m. The Saudi stock market has closed up over 5.5 percent after news that King Salman appointed his 31-year-old son as next in line to the throne. The...
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FILE - In this Saturday, June 17, 2017 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip return to Buckingham Palace in a carriage, after attending the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London. Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday June 21, 2017, Prince Philip is good spirits after being admitted to hospital. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
June 21, 2017 - 8:33 am

Britain's Prince Philip admitted to hospital with infection

LONDON (AP) — Prince Philip, the 96-year old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of an infection and did not attend the Queen's Speech in Parliament. Buckingham Palace said Philip was admitted as a precautionary measure and is in good spirits. He was said to...
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FILE - In this May 14, 2012 file photo, Prince Mohammed bin Salman waits for Gulf Arab leaders ahead of the opening of Gulf Cooperation Council summit, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, removing the country's counterterrorism czar and a figure well-known to Washington from the royal line of succession. In a series of royal decrees issued Wednesday, June 21, 2017 and carried on the state-run Saudi Press Agency, the monarch stripped Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, who was first in line to the throne, from his title as crown prince and from his post as the country's powerful interior minister overseeing security. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
June 21, 2017 - 7:02 am

The Latest: Iran: Promotion of Saudi prince is a 'soft coup'

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Latest on Saudi Arabia's King Salman appointing his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince (all times local): 2 p.m. Iran's state TV says the Saudi Arabian monarch's decision to promote his high-profile son to crown prince amounts to a "soft coup." Saudi Arabia's...
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Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace to travel to parliament for her speech at the official State Opening of Parliament in London, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II goes to parliament Wednesday to outline the government's legislative program with far less pageantry than usual in a speech expected to be dominated by Britain's plans for leaving the European Union. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
June 21, 2017 - 7:00 am

The Latest: Queen Elizabeth II mum about Trump visit

LONDON (AP) — The Latest on the Queen's Speech outlining UK government program (all times local): 11:55 a.m. Queen Elizabeth II did not mention the planned state visit of President Donald Trump in her speech outlining her government's legislative agenda. But she did say the government is looking...
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Yeoman of the Guard prepare for the ceremonial search ahead of the state opening of Parliament in London, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II goes to parliament Wednesday to outline the government's legislative program with far less pageantry than usual in a speech expected to be dominated by Britain's plans for leaving the European Union. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool via AP)
June 21, 2017 - 6:23 am

Queen outlines UK government agenda in scaled-down speech

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II will outline the government's legislative program Wednesday in Parliament, carrying on with royal duties despite the announcement that her husband, Prince Philip, has been hospitalized. Buckingham Palace said that Philip, 96, was admitted a hospital as a precaution...
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FILE - In this May 14, 2012 file photo, Prince Mohammed bin Salman waits for Gulf Arab leaders ahead of the opening of Gulf Cooperation Council summit, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, removing the country's counterterrorism czar and a figure well-known to Washington from the royal line of succession. In a series of royal decrees issued Wednesday, June 21, 2017 and carried on the state-run Saudi Press Agency, the monarch stripped Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, who was first in line to the throne, from his title as crown prince and from his post as the country's powerful interior minister overseeing security. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
June 21, 2017 - 5:35 am

The Latest: Saudi clerical council backs new crown prince

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Latest on Saudi Arabia's King Salman appointing his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince (all times local): 12:35 p.m. Saudi Arabia's top clerical council has endorsed King Salman's decision to put his 31-year-old son next in line to the throne. The Council of...
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