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James Crawford-Smith

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James Crawford-Smith is a Newsweek Royal Reporter, based in London, U.K. His focus is reporting on the British royal family and royal fashion. He has covered contemporary and historic issues facing King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. James...

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Prince Harry in New York

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Prince Harry ‘Cowardly’ Over Controversial Project

Harry’s attendance at a New York event held by a charity facing human rights abuse allegations has drawn attention.

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Prince William and Prince Harry

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Prince Harry and William Face Similar PR Problem

The absence of royal spouses at key events creates a greater challenge to get noticed, Newsweek’s “The Royal Report” has heard.

4 min read

Princess Kate Tiaras

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Every Sparkling Royal Tiara Worn by Princess Kate, So Far

Kate has worn some of the royal family’s most treasured heirlooms during her 13-year marriage to Prince William.

5 min read

Prince Harry and Boris Johnson

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Secret Bid to Stop Prince Harry Quitting UK Revealed

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed new details of a meeting with Harry at the time of his royal exit in 2020.

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Princess Kate and Princess Diana

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Princess Kate’s Latest Outing Has Touching Link To Princess Diana

Kate attended a performance of the English National Ballet’s ‘Giselle’ in London on Thursday.

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Prince Harry

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Prince Harry Drops F-Bomb in Late Night Appearance

Harry appeared on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday in a segment filmed at a horror maze.

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Princess Kate and James Middleton

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Princess Kate Cancer Update Given By Brother

“Like anything, it takes time to process,” James Middleton has said in a new interview.

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Princess Kate and Alizee Thevenet

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Princess Kate’s First Reaction to New Sister-in-Law Revealed

“I knew my family would make Alizée welcome…. She is not remotely overawed by our royal connection,” Kate’s brother writes.

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Prince Harry and Piers Morgan

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Prince Harry Called Out by Piers Morgan Over Tech Warning

Morgan responded to comments made by Harry in New York this week about the harmful effects of social media.

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Queen Elizabeth II and James Middleton

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How Queen Elizabeth Bonded With Princess Kate’s Brother

“Everyone knows about her corgis, but few are aware that she also had a line of spaniels,” Middleton wrote.

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Princess Kate and Meghan Markle

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Princess Kate’s Family Pain During Meghan Markle Crisis

As Meghan was being introduced into the royal family, Princess Kate was facing her own family heartache her brother has revealed.

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Princess Kate and James Middleton

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Princess Kate Gave Nephew Sweet Royal ‘Hand-Me-Downs’

The Princess of Wales’ brother has told of how his son was given suitcases full of clothes by his royal cousins.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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What Prince Harry Said About Meghan Markle ‘Bully’ Allegations

“I was going to have trouble simply shrugging that one off,” Harry said of the allegations in his memoir.

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James Middleton and Princess Kate

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Princess Kate’s Dangerous Moment Revealed by Brother: ‘Stranded’

James Middleton has written a memoir, “Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life”, providing insight into the life of Kate’s family.

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Princess Kate Earthshot 2022

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Princess Kate’s Unexpected Fashion Moment Goes Viral

Kate surprised fashion fans on the green carpet of the 2022 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Boston.

3 min read

King Charles and Tom Parker Bowles

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King Charles Cancer Update Given by Stepson

Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles, discussed the king’s cancer in a new interview.

3 min read

Queen Camilla and Queen Elizabeth II

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Competition to Meet ‘The Queen’ Sparks Confusion, Jokes Online

A British writing competition prize to “meet Her Majesty The Queen” has sparked a number of joke responses on social media.

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Pippa Matthews, James Middleton, Princess Kate

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Princess Kate’s Siblings: Everything to Know

Kate and her siblings, Pippa Matthews and James Middleton have been subjects of public fascination for over two decades.

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Prince Harry and King Charles III

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What Prince Harry Said About ‘Compassion’ for King Charles’ Hardest Duty

The prince said at the time of publishing his memoir that he had “compassion” for Charles at a key moment in his childhood.

5 min read

Princess Kate and Queen Camilla

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Princess Kate and Queen Camilla Share Unexpected Hobby

“William’s like ‘Catherine, you’re crazy,'” the Princess of Wales said of a hobby she shares with Queen Camilla.

4 min read

Prince Harry and Queen Mathilde of Belgium

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Prince Harry Arrives in New York for Dinner With European Queen

Harry attended a dinner with Queen Mathilde of Belgium on Sunday night as he began a working visit to New York City.

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