News Archive November 2005

November 29, 2005. Greek and Spanish royals gathered for the christening of Princess Alexia's son Carlos.
Hello! article

November 28, 2005. Archduke Otto von Habsburg visited a monastery in Gaming Austria, where he spoke on the future of Europe.
AngelQueen article

November 27, 2005. Maoist rebels in Nepal say they may reconsider their opposition to the monarchy if the king holds free elections for a constituent assembly.
BBC News article

November 25, 2005. When Japan's Princess Sayako married civil servant Yoshiki Kuroda earlier this month, she became the latest royal to conform to a recent trend of marrying non-royals.
BBC News article
A government panel paved the way for Princess Aiko to inherit the Japanese throne.
Japan Times article

November 24, 2005. Nepal awaits King Gyanendra's response to the new understanding between Maoists and opposition parties.
BBC News article
The people of Malta welcomed Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who spent some of their most carefree time there over half a century ago.
Telegraph article

November 23, 2005. King Juan Carlos intends to continue to serve Spain for as long as he can.
The Spain Herald article
Nepal's politicians and Communists are united against the monarchy.
Telegraph article

November 22, 2005. Marking the 30th anniversary of his reign, King Juan Carlos praised the Spanish people.
Expatica article
Think Spain article
Maoist rebels and a coalition of politicians agreed on a program to end direct rule by King Gyanendra in Nepal.
BBC News article

November 21, 2005. The Dutch royal familiy gathered for the christening of Princess Alexia.
Hello! article
Prince Albert II's enthronement made this an emotional weekend for the princely family of Monaco.
Hello! article
The path of Japanese Princess Sayako's life contrasts sharply with that of her unfortunate sister-in-law Crown Princess Masako.
Scotsman article
The Norwegian royal family is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Aftenposten interview
A new poll claims that support for the monarchy has declined among younger Spaniards.
Guardian article

November 20, 2005. Monaco's glamorous Charlotte Casiraghi attracted attention at her uncle's investiture.
Telegraph article
Charlotte Observer article
Yahoo! News slideshow

November 19, 2005. U.S. senator Patrick Leahy suggested that Nepal's army will have to choose between the monarchy and "the people."
The Kathmandu Post
Prince Albert II was formally enthroned as ruler of Monaco.
BBC News article and pictures
Clarence House's decision to sue Associated Newspapers was not made lightly.
Telegraph article

November 18, 2005. Prince Charles is suing Associated Newspapers over its publication of extracts from his diaries.
BBC News article
The Prince of Wales is retiring from polo.
Telegraph articles
BBC News article

November 17, 2005. After nearly 40 years of neglect, the Greek government plans to preserve the royal palace at Tatoi.
Times article

November 16, 2005. British royals gathered to honor the memory of Lord Brabourne.
Hello! article
King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed the terrorist threat to his country.
New York Times article
Opening the General Synod of the Church of England, Supreme Governor Queen Elizabeth II extolled the uniqueness of Christianity.
Telegraph articles
Princess Sayako is happy that her imperial parents regard her marriage "as a continuation, not as a complete break."
Telegraph article

November 15, 2005. A new poll claims that support for the Norwegian monarchy has declined, especially in the cities.
Aftenposten article
Plans to delay baptism of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Prince Mary's firstborn son surprised Danes.
Copenhagen Post article
The life story of Hawaii's Princess Kaiulani will be made into an independent feature film.
KGMB9 article
Princess Sayako of Japan married Yoshiki Kuroda in Tokyo, losing her royal status.
BBC News article and pictures
Hello! article
The King of Bhutan is too popular with his subjects for his democratizing plans to be accepted.
Hello! article
Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her 80th birthday with a Scottish cruise.
Telegraph article

November 14, 2005 Well-wishers applauded Japan's Princess Sayako as she abandoned the imperial palace for matrimony.
CNN article
The Duke of Gloucester is having to sell a large selection of heirlooms to pay inheritance taxes.
Telegraph article
Prince Charles (57 today) was reportedly angered by the publication of his private comments about the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997.
Telegraph article

November 13, 2005. Al-Qaeda denounced Queen Elizabeth II as an "enemy of Islam."
AlertNet article
Following the success of his American tour, Queen Elizabeth II is expected to hand over more responsibilities to her son and heir.
Telegraph article

November 12, 2005. In a kind of reverse fairytale, upon her marriage Princess Sayako of Japan will abandon royal privilege for a relatively ordinary life.
BBC News article
Times article
Patrick, Lord Lichfield (1939-2005)
Telegraph article and obituary

November 11, 2005. Royal photographer Lord Lichfield, cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and stepson of Prince Georg of Denmark, died at 66.
Hello! article
BBC News article and obituary
Queen Rania of Jordan consoled bombing victims in Amman.
Hello! article

November 9, 2005. Europe's contemporary monarchies have welcomed commoner-born princesses.
People's Daily Onlin article
Australia continued to enthusiastically welcome the King and Queen of Sweden.
Hello! article
The King of Bhutan's plans to relinquish his powers to democracy are not popular with his subjects.
Telegraph articles
The environmentalist concerns of the Prince of Wales resonated with San Francisco as the royal couple concluded their American tour.
Telegraph article
BBC News article

November 8, 2005. Prince Charles and his wife wrapped up their visit to the United States by touring a homeless shelter.
BBC News article
San Francisco Chronicle article
To a sympathetic audience, the Prince of Wales expressed his fears about globalization and his hopes for organic farming.
San Francisco Chronicle article
Los Angeles Times article
The former Archbishop of York warned that the Duchess of Cornwall's civil marriage will prevent her from ever becoming Queen Consort.
Times article
Princesses of common lineage are credited with reviving the popularity of monarchies in modern Europe.
Times article
Infanta Leonor of Spain could become the focus of a battle over the royal succession law.
Times article
Hello! article
Former US Secretary of State George Shultz was among those musically saluting the Prince of Wales in San Francisco.
Telegraph article

November 7, 2005. Newborn Infanta Leonor of Spain emerged from the hospital with her parents.
Hello! article
The King and Queen of Sweden arrived in Canberra to begin a weeklong visit to Australia.
ABC News article
Altered for the royal visit, a performance in San Francisco of the musical Beach Blanket Babylon praised the British.
BBC News article and pictures
Hello! article
The Duchess of Cornwall broke with custom to publicly relish an organic apple.
Telegraph article

November 6, 2005. Bay Area residents embraced the Prince of Wales as a kindred spirit.
San Francisco Chronicle article
BBC News pictures
New Orleans was grateful to welcome Prince Charles and his wife.
Telegraph article
Prince William received an excellent score, higher than his brother's on the army's raw intelligence test.
Telegraph article

November 5, 2005 Undaunted by criticisms of her style, the Duchess of Cornwall continues to charm Americans.
Telegraph article

November 4, 2005. Prince Charles and his wife paid tribute to Americans lost in World War II.
BBC News article
A Basque radical was jailed for slandering King Juan Carlos.
BBC News article
Enthusiastic students welcomed the royal couple to Georgetown University.
Hello! article
The Prince of Wales diplomatically hinted at his differences with the Bush administration on global warming.
U.S. News & World Report article
Telegraph articles
Prince Tomohito suggested that returning to the concubine system would be preferable to abandoning the male line of the Japanese monarchy.
Telegraph article

November 3, 2005. The royal couple continued their tour of the American capital.
Washington Post article
BBC News article
After lunch at the White House, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited a charter school.
New York Times article
Washington Post article
Prince Charles urged the U.S. to lead the world in environmental conservation.
BBC Bews article
An official photograph with President and Mrs. Bush confirmed the former Camilla Parker Bowles's status as royal consort.
Hello! article
Telegraph article
BBC News article
A cousin of Emperor Akihito argued against allowing women to succeed to the Japanese throne.
The Globe and Mail article
Denmark's two-week-old future king, still not officially named, had lunch with his parents and his grandmother the Queen.
Hello! article

November 2, 2005. "I'm alive," observed the Prince of Wales upon arrival in Washington.
CBC News article
Prince Charles and his wife began their American tour with a visit to New York's Ground Zero.
Hello! article
New York Times article
Telegraph article

November 1, 2005. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in the United States.
BBC News article
Times article
Guardian article
Newborn Infanta Leonor could be Queen of Spain someday if the Socialist government has its way with the royal succession law.
Telegraph article
Times article
Independent article
International Herald Tribune article

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