Saudi Arabia

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia denies "any knowledge of what took place in their Turkish Consulate" in call to Trump

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17th October 2018
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has denied “any knowledge of what took place in their Turkish Consulate” regarding the missing Saudi journalist. The Crown Prince, who has had a strong relationship with the Trump administration, made these assertions during a phone call with United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday. In two tweets yesterday afternoon, the US President remarked…
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The Sussexes

Harry and Meghan's baby will be the closest American to the throne

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15th October 2018
When the Duchess of Sussex gives birth to her and the Duke of Sussex’s first child in the spring of 2019, the child will be born with United States citizenship through Meghan, as she is expected to still hold her American citizenship at the time. Even though the child will be born on British soil, according to United States law and the State Department, he or she will be an American from…
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Japan

Chief priest in Japan quits after criticising Japanese emperor

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15th October 2018
The chief priest of Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine is to resign after highly critical comments he made about the country’s soon retiring 84-year-old Emperor, Akihito. The chief priest, Kunio Kohori, had his comments leaked to the Shukan Post magazine and said that he believed Emperor Akihito was aiming to destroy the controversial Yasukuni Shrine by not visiting it. Kohori made the…
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The Sussexes

Duchess of Sussex expecting her first child

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15th October 2018
Kensington Palace has just announced that the Duchess of Sussex is expecting her and the Duke of Sussex’s first child. The couple is delighted with the news. The baby is expected in the spring of 2019. Kensington Palace said this morning, “Their Royal Highnesses…
Denmark

Prince Christian of Denmark becomes a teenager

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15th October 2018
Today, Prince Christian of Denmark becomes a teenager. The future King of Denmark celebrates his 13th birthday today in Copenhagen. As is tradition, the Danish Royal House has released a celebratory birthday image to the media and public. They were taken by Franne Voigt. The young royal is pictured in a blue suit with his smile showing off his clear braces. The Danish Royal House also posted a…
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