The Edinburghs

A touching gift for Prince Edward as he follows in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II

The Duke of Edinburgh is currently on an important overseas visit but amidst the diplomacy came a touching moment that linked him to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. During his visit to Turkey, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the UK and Turkey work to develop trade relations and defence. The rare meeting of a member of the…
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Jordan

King Abdullah visits crucial Army force

King Abdullah of Jordan made an important military visit, as he met with one of the most crucial brigades in the Army.  On Monday, 13 February, His Majesty arrived at the headquarters of the Quick Reaction Force, accompanied by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Hneiti.  His Majesty listened to the Supreme Commander of the 91st Quick Reaction Battalion as he…
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International royalsOther

Last heir to the Ottoman Empire dies at age 92

The last heir to the former Ottoman Empire, Prince Bayezid Osman, has died at the age of 92. Osman Bayezid Osmanoğlu was the 44th head of the Ottoman family. On Friday he died at his home in New York, USA. If the Ottoman monarchy were restored, he would be Grand Sultan Bayezid III. Ahmed Tevfik Pasha, the last Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. Photo: Bain News Service via Wikimedia Commons. He…
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