Royal Family
The latest news on the British royal family. The current reigning royal family tree, led by King Charles III, dates back centuries. The royal family now consists of many prominent members, including William, Prince of Wales (next in line to the throne) and his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, died on September 8, 2022.
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Harry & Meghan could score huge win at the Emmys for bombshell Netflix show
A nomination and win at the Emmys would provide the polarizing royal couple with "industry validation", an entertainment expert tells Newsweek.
Prince William's coronation concert "dad moves" shared by fans
William's interactions with Prince George and Princess Charlotte during the coronation concert have been highlighted in a new viral TikTok video.
Kate Middleton's "pretty in pink" fashion era highlighted at royal wedding
The Princess of Wales has worn several pink outfits in recent weeks, including at the Jordanian royal wedding in Amman on Thursday.
Prince Harry's "Spare" was strategic PR move to "air dirty laundry"
Royal commentator Kristen Meinzer told Newsweek's "The Royal Report" podcast that Harry's revelations were "PR 101" to get ahead of the tabloid press.
Prince Harry's surprise visit to James Corden's final show revealed by star
The visit to Corden's final taping of "The Late Late Show" has been included in a behind-the-scenes video of the episode.
U.S. government to face questions over Prince Harry's visa in court
Exclusive polling undertaken for Newsweek revealed that over half of respondents wanted Harry's visa application reviewed after revelations in his memoir.
Prince William's on-stage gesture to Queen Camilla goes viral
Footage of William and Camilla taken in the days after King Charles III's accession has been viewed over half a million times on TikTok.
Prince Harry and Meghan car chase could signal U.S. reputational problem
Newsweek's "The Royal Report" podcast discusses the reputational fallout from Harry and Meghan's statement regarding their "near catastrophic" NYC car chase.
Princess Charlotte's inherited "hair flick" spotted by fans
TikTok users have compared Charlotte's "hair flip" with that of her mother, Kate Middleton's, in a new viral video viewed over a million times on the platform.
Meghan Markle's reaction to unexpected proposal resurfaces online
Meghan and Prince Harry witnessed an impromptu proposal during one of their final engagements as working royals in 2020 which has since gone viral on TikTok.
Meghan Markle's reaction to flirty fan's "beautiful" comment goes viral
Meghan's visit to a school ahead of International Women's Day in 2020 saw the royal share a humorous moment with a student on stage.
Prince William and Kate Middleton "embarrassing" mishap caught on camera
"Well at least some royals are having their own awkward moments," wrote one TikTok user on a video that has been viewed over 1 million times.
Why Kate Middleton's brother thinks George, Charlotte and Louis are "lucky"
Kate's younger brother, James Middleton, who had a starring role at the 2011 royal wedding, spoke about the importance of pets in a recent interview.
Prince Harry could lose up to $20 million if all his lawsuits fail—lawyer
Harry's lawsuits could cost him more than the price of his California mansion if he loses them all.
Queen Elizabeth II assassination plot revealed in FBI files
The late monarch faced the threat of an attempt against her life during a trip to the U.S. West Coast in 1983 motivated by the Troubles in Ireland at the time.
Meghan Markle's sister accused of making "unfounded allegations" in lawsuit
Samantha Markle's lawsuit contains "plots more fitting for a tabloid or daytime soap opera," a tech CEO caught up in the case told Newsweek.
Prince William reveals gift that made Kate Middleton grimace
Prince William said he was "convinced" the gift was great but added that "it didn't go well," as he revealed in a now-viral clip how Kate Middleton reacted.
Meghan Markle fans think children keep giving Kate Middleton side eye
The Princess of Wales met schoolchildren during the Chelsea Flower Show, prompting viral social media posts: "The diversity PR is not really PRing."
King Charles III should "step up and defend Harry" over police security
A royal commentator has told Newsweek the king should intervene to help Prince Harry in his legal battle over police protection in the U.K.
King Charles' sister-in-law "deeply saddened" over crash death
Helen Holland's family said "she fought for her life for nearly two weeks" after the 81-year-old was hit by a police motorcade for Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
Americans back Prince Harry leaving King Charles' Coronation early
Harry left so fast he was already at the airport before the royals' Buckingham Palace balcony appearance.
Prince Harry loses his first lawsuit in blow to security
Prince Harry has lost a lawsuit against the British government over his police protection, days after a paparazzi "car chase" in New York.
Hollywood's bizarre Meghan Markle references raise questions
"The Little Mermaid" is the latest film that some critics believe has Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton references, but it is not the only one.
Gen Z prefers Meghan Markle to Prince Harry
Meghan Markle's positive messaging about feminism may well have paid off with young Americans who prefer her to Prince Harry.
Meghan Markle is bouncing back with the U.S. public
The Duchess of Sussex recorded her first positive approval rating in four months of polling for Newsweek—though she still lags behind other royals.
Fact check: did Jason Knauf contribute to Meghan Markle's miscarriage
Meghan Markle lost a pregnancy in July 2020 and some supporters have sought to link the miscarriage to the former aide who accused her of bullying.
How Prince Harry described his wedding day in "Spare": "Love" and "snipers"
Harry and Meghan Markle celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary on May 19, with the prince recently giving an insider perspective on the couple's big day.
Prince Harry ghostwriter's poorly timed swipe at royals
Kate Middleton's latest visit paints a very different picture of the royals to the ghostwriter who wrote Prince Harry's book 'Spare.'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding day remembered—5 years later
Harry and Meghan celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary on May 19. Newsweek takes a look back at the couple's walk down the aisle.
How Kate Middleton's royal visit compares to Harry, Meghan car chase
Kate greeted crowds after a visit to a children's mental health center in London, following Harry and Meghan's run-in with photographers in New York City.
