King Michael of Romania will celebrate
his 95th birthday on Tuesday in Switzerland with his family.
Although the celebrations in Switzerland will be a small affair,
for eight days, events will be taking place across Romania to mark
the former monarch’s longevity and to celebrate his life. The
celebrations began last Thursday when a performance of a play
written by King Michael and Queen Anne was…
In a statement released this week by the
Imperial Household Agency Empress Michiko has expressed awe and
respect at her husband, Emperor Akihito’s decision to potentially
abdicate in a few years because of his advancing years and failing
health. She said that the…
A government source has told The Japan
Times that the government is making legal preparations to pave the
way for Emperor Akihito’s potential abdication in 2018. The
government is responding to the Emperor’s concerns that his age
could stop him from fulfilling his role…
Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir, a member
of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia, has been executed for his role
in a murder. Though the exact means of execution has not been
revealed, most convicted people in Saudi Arabia are beheaded with a
sword. He was put to death in the capital of Riyadh for the killing
of Adel al-Mahemid, another Saudi and a friend of the Prince,
during a brawl. He had been…
The last King of Rwanda, Kigeli V,
who was driven into exile after the 1959 Hutu revolution, has died
in the United States at the age of 80. Photo Credit:
Rwanda Library via Wikimedia Commons CC The former monarch, who had
been living in exile in the US, was overthrown as…
When the King of Thailand died the
people gathered in mourning and condolences were submitted
from around the world. Now that the shock has subsided, what is in
store for the future of Thailand. Several media sources now
claims that Thailand is in a particularly vulnerable…
The streets of Bangkok have been lined
with thousands of mourners as the body of King Bhumibol, who died
on Thursday, is transferred from hospital to the royal palace.
Embed from Getty Images Thailand’s government have declared a year
of official mourning following the monarch’s death, who ruled over
the country for 70 years. The Crown Prince of Thailand received his
father’s body at the…
Tourists warned to "be respectful" and wear sombre clothes after death of King Bhumibol
14th October 2016
Tourists in Thailand have been warned to
be ‘respectful’ following the death of King Bhumibol who reigned
over the country for 70 years. The country has started a year of
mourning to commemorate the King, who was the world’s longest
reigning monarch. All entertainment…
President Obama offers condolences to the people of Thailand following death of King Bhumibol
13th October 2016
The death of His Majesty, King Bhumibol
Adulyadej of Thailand doesn’t come as a surprise to the world.
After suffering ill health for over a year, the longest-reigning
monarch passed away, leaving this distinct title for Her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth II to claim. World’s…
Queen Elizabeth II becomes world's longest reigning living monarch following Thai King's death
13th October 2016
Queen Elizabeth II is now the world’s
longest reigning living monarch following the death of Thailand’s
King Bhumibol on Thursday. The King, who was 88-years-old when he
died, had been on the throne for 70 years. Her Majesty The Queen,
who now holds the accolade of world’s longest reigning monarch, has
been on the throne for almost 63 years. The Queen’s has broken many
records over the…
