May 30, 2006. Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged the U.S. to do more to help Iranian dissidents without pursuing military means.
Scotsman article
May 29, 2006. Prince Philip, 84, remains as dedicated to athletic pursuits as his 21-year-old grandson Prince Harry.
Telegraph article
May 28, 2006. As Prince Philip approaches his 85th birthday, a new book documents his memorable comments.
Times article
The excitement in Thailand surrounding the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession reflects his enduring popularity.
Washington Post article
May 27, 2006. The Anglican Bishop of Rochester pointed out that the British monarch cannot "defend all faiths."
BBC News article
Prince Philip expressed his distaste for Olympic opening and closing ceremonies.
Telegraph article and interview
Newly revealed childhood photographs and letters of the future Queen Elizabeth II shed light on her early life.
Telegraph article
May 26, 2006. King Juan Carlos's reconciliation of monarchy with democracy has given him enduring popularity in modern Spain.
The [Thai] Nation profile
May 25, 2006. Romania's Bran Castle is to be officially returned to Dominic von Habsburg.
BBC News article
Reuters article
Many Serbians agree with Crown Prince Alexander's call for a restoration of the monarchy.
Ohmy News article
French critics were not impressed with Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette.
Telegraph article
Reuters article
May 22, 2006. Celebrating yesterday's vote in favor of secession from Serbia, triumphant supporters of independence waved the flag of the old Montenegrin monarchy.
BBC News article
May 21, 2006.
Director Sofia Coppola has not avoided anachronisms in her film Marie Antoinette.
Sunday Times article
May 20, 2006. At 65, Korea's Prince Yi Seok is finally getting the respect from his homeland that had eluded him for most of his life.
New York Times profile
Prince Nikola of Montenegro backs indepdendence for the country his ancestors once ruled, but does not hope to restore the monarchy.
Washington Post article
Anti-royalist students in Nepal want to sever the monarchy's traditional links with universities.
Daily India article
May 19, 2006. While apparently reluctant to abolish the monarchy, Nepal's Parliament is determined to dramatically reduce its role.
BBC News analysis
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is one of the world's most talented heads of state.
The [Thai] Nation profile
May 18, 2006. Nepal's MPs voted unanimously to dramatically curb King Gyanendra's powers.
BBC News article
May 17, 2006. A sweeping new law in Nepal will reduce the king to little more than a figurehead and give Parliament control over the succession.
Telegraph article
Prince William showed his compassion for a soccer fan whose father had suddenly died.
Telegraph article
May 15, 2006. Nepal politicians decided they need more time to debate constitutional change.
BBC News article
Prince Harry undertook his first public duty as "Cornet Wales."
Telegraph articles
May 14, 2006. Nepal's parliament plans to curb the king's powers.
Scotsman article
Prince Talal hopes to liberalize the Islamic kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
MSNBC interview
May 13, 2006. A 1947 letter revealed Queen Elizabeth the [future] Queen Mother's critical view of Clement Attlee's socialist government.
Times article
May 12, 2006. Prince Harry is to begin training for immediate deployment to Iraq.
Telegraph article
May 9, 2006. Cantate Domino: Requiem for Principessa Eliane Radziwill
May 7, 2006. Prince William and girlfriend Kate Middleton appeared together at the wedding of his step-sister Laura Parker Bowles.
Telegraph article
May 1, 2006. More than two centuries after the French Revolution, modern Europeans are still fascinated by royalty.
Café Babel article
French journalist Stéphane Bern argues that "royals are more in touch than the politicians."
Café Babel interview
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi hopes to see Iran's Islamic Republic replaced by a democratic government, preferably a constitutional monarchy, but would oppose an American invasion.
Human Events interview
Nepal is set to curb royal power and negotiate with the Maoists.
Scotsman article
The Netherlands celebrated the 26th anniversary of Queen Beatrix's accession.
Hello! article
Royals and ordinary Swedes helped King Carl XVI celebrate his 60th birthday yesterday.
Hello! article
May 2006. The Prince of Wales is committed to an active role as Duke of Cornwall.
National Geographic feature excerpt