International royalsSaudi Arabia

Deposed Saudi Crown Prince confined to Palace

The deposed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Muhammed bin Nayef, has reportedly been confined to his Palace in the city of Jeddah, as his successor consolidates his newfound power. Muhammed bin Nayef was replaced as Crown Prince by Mohammed bin Salman, the 31-year-old son of King Salman of Saudi Arabia, by his third wife, Fahda bint Falah bin Sultan bin Hathleen. Muhammed bin Nayef was the nephew of…
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International royals

New photo released of Queen of Bhutan and her son on June calendar

The desktop calendar for June has been released by Yellow Bhutan featuring Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan and her one-year-old son, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel (also just referred to as The Gyalsey) with her husband, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel. In the Yellow Bhutan post revealing the new image and monthly calendar, they highlighted important dates for Bhutan during the month…
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International royalsJapan

Emperor's Abdication Law Approved by Japanese Cabinet

Last year His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor Akihito of Japan, discretely indicated in a speech that he desired to retire from his lofty position in a rare televised address. Citing his advancing age and declining health, he expressed his “worries that it may become difficult for [him] to carry out [his] duties as the symbol of the state” effectively. He also indicated doubts that the current…
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