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White House Denies Prez Bowed to Saudi King

President accused of royal breach of protocol at G20 summit

(Newser) - The White House denies President Obama broke centuries of protocol by bowing to a foreign monarch at the G20 talks, Politico reports. A video from the summit showing the president dipping as he greeted Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has infuriated right-wingers who believe the movement was a bow. The deep...

Royal Murders Continue to Haunt Nepal

New regime reopens probe into 8-year-old palace massacre

(Newser) - In an effort to cover up their own difficulties, the Maoist rebels-turned-rulers who govern Nepal have relaunched a probe into the royal massacre that helped bring them to power, Time reports. The incident 8 years ago—the crown prince killed the king and nine other relatives before taking his own...

Blimey! Michelle Touched the Queen

(Newser) - During her chat with the queen today, Michelle Obama briefly and lightly put her hand on the royal back. And while this may not seem like a big deal to ordinary humans, it is a violation of strict rules of royal etiquette, which amount to: Beyond a limp handshake, keep...

Swedish Princess Will Marry Personal Trainer

Swedish couple met at a gym

(Newser) - In what sounds like a real-life Disney movie, the crown princess of Sweden lifted her country out of a glum mood—at least for one day—by announcing her engagement to her personal trainer, the Times of London reports. Crown Princess Victoria's fiancé has undergone a royal makeover: no more...

Bhutan Crowns 28-Year-Old King

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck heads newly democratic Himalayan nation

(Newser) - Bhutan, the world’s youngest democracy, has its youngest monarch today, with 28-year-old Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck crowned king, the Telegraph reports. Reformist King Jigme Singye passed on the title on the heels of this year’s first-ever parliamentary elections. “What is important to me are the hopes and...

All But a Princess, Wills' Kate Is No Lady in Waiting

Poised Middleton 'has never put a foot wrong'

(Newser) - Kate Middleton’s ascension from nouveau-riche commoner to almost-princess may seem like a Cinderella story, but Prince William’s girlfriend has been in control of the situation every step of the way. With a royal wedding looking likely, Vanity Fair’s Vicky Ward examines the poise and powerful personality of...

Princess Caught Prancing Naked at School

Young royal scolded after night of drunken 'high jinks'

(Newser) - Princess Eugenie got a stern rebuke from school officials after prancing naked around her college campus last month. The Duke of York's daughter reportedly downed drinks with friends before dancing in the buff around the £23,000-a-year school. Their playful shrieks awoke senior staff. "It was nothing more...

Diet Duchess Leaves Sour Taste
 Diet Duchess 
 Leaves Sour Taste 
TV review
May 23, 2008 4:01 PM CDT

Diet Duchess Leaves Sour Taste

Lecturing poor on diet a sicking symptom of TV's feast on self-respect

(Newser) - Watching Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson lecture some of Britain’s poorest—and hungriest—on the virtues of healthy eating on the UK show "The Duchess of Hull" may turn stomachs, but it's just the latest offering from a lengthy menu of a la carte snobbery perpetuated by today’...

'McCain the Bruce' Claims are Baloney

Genealogists ridicule senator's alleged links to Scottish king

(Newser) - John McCain might be a sure thing to be crowned the GOP nominee, but experts say claims that his family is related to a Scottish king are pure fiction. McCain wrote in a 1999 memoir that his great-aunt was descended from Robert the Bruce, who reclaimed Scottish independence in 1314....

Prince William May Try Stint as Journo

Reporting would show him media's point of view, handlers say

(Newser) - In an odd twist, Prince William may try a stint in journalism to train for public life, the Guardian reports. Officials say he would benefit from reporting on others, as journos will one day report on him as heir to England's throne. His handlers are also considering spells for William...

Scotland Yard Busts Royal Sex Tape Blackmailers

Pair threatened to reveal video of mystery royal

(Newser) - Two men have been arrested for attempted blackmail of a member of the British royal family who was threatened with exposure of a videotape allegedly showing a sex act, according to Scotland Yard officials. Authorities would not reveal the identity of the target, who was told to pay $100,000...

Norway Royal Talks to Angels
Norway Royal Talks to Angels
Jul 25, 2007 2:24 PM CDT

Norway Royal Talks to Angels

Peculiar princess speaks of miracles, psychic powers, claims she'll teach disciples

(Newser) - Princess Martha Louise of Norway says she can talk to angels—and teach other people how to strike up a chat as well. The 35-year-old princess claims to have psychic powers that she plans to use in her new alternative therapy center: For about $4,150 a year she'll teach...

Radio Should Pay to Play, Artists Argue

Music industry wants to start collecting AM, FM royalties

(Newser) - It's time AM and FM radio broadcasters started paying for the music they play, a group of music industry types has decided. They're lobbying Congress to amend the federal law that has exempted terrestrial radio from paying artists' royalties for nearly a century, Business Week reports.  

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