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What Buckingham Palace Looked Like on the Day the Queen Died
Mourners gathered all evening outside the royal residence after the news of Queen Elizabeth II's death broke.
These Brands Are Very Sad About the Passing of the Queen
From pizza companies to sex toy makers, brands reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, each in their own way.
The Embarrassment of Being a Former British Colony
In the 21st century, being a former colony still simping for Mother England as humiliating as it gets.
Chaotic Photos from the Platinum Jubilee Weekend
Nobody does "four day bank holiday madness" like the Brits.
Sickeningly Cute Photos of a Platinum Jubilee-Themed Corgi Cafe
We asked dog owners if they're dyed-in-the-wool republicans or diehard stans of the Queen.
Japan’s Ex-Princess Mako Is Putting Her Art Degree to Use and Is Now Working at the Met
The former princess gave up her royal life and moved to New York City last year.
‘Apologize Now’: Jamaicans Tell Will and Kate Britain Should Pay Reparations for Slavery
The royal couple visits the Caribbean to celebrate the queen’s 70 years on the throne, but Jamaica’s prime minister says it’s time to cut ties to the monarchy.
Japanese Ex-Princess’ Dad Defends His Daughter’s Marriage to a Commoner
In a revealing interview, the crown prince spoke candidly about his eldest daughter’s marriage, which stripped her of royal status.
Japanese Princess Mako’s Marriage Story Isn’t Just About Love. It’s About Freedom.
By marrying her college sweetheart, Princess Mako will give up her royal status and go off to pursue a career in New York.
Japan’s Princess Will Give Up Over a Million Dollars to Marry Her Boyfriend
Centuries-old Japanese law strips female royal members of their status should they marry a commoner.
Oxford Students Accused of ‘Cancelling’ the Queen for Taking Her Photo Off a Wall
The UK has its fair share of dusty laws, but it's still perfectly legal to take a picture off a wall.