Tag: royalty

New research adds to pressure on British monarchy over historical ties to slavery

International August 11, 2025 at 16:55

New research shows that Britain's King George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, personally profited from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations, a...

ON THIS DAY: Henry VIII ascends to the English throne

On this Day April 22, 2025 at 17:00

22 April 1509 On this day in 1509, Henry VIII became King of England at the age of just 17, following the death of his...

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International October 26, 2026 at 17:02

The presidential election in Bulgaria on Sunday ended inconclusively,...

Eric Bauza, voice actor of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

Life October 26, 2026 at 16:56

Eric Bauza, the voice actor behind the modern-day Bugs...

Red Flag platform set for 2027 launch to help prevent domestic violence

Cyprus October 26, 2026 at 16:48

Cyprus is moving ahead with the Red Flag platform,...

Ebola nurse killed in attack in DR Congo

International October 26, 2026 at 16:46

A nurse has been killed and another health worker...