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Before Rape Trial, Stepson of Norway Prince Arrested

Marius Borg Høiby accused of assault, threats with a knife, and violation of a restraining order

(Newser) - The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has been arrested, just before his trial opens on charges including rape in a case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family, police said Monday. Marius Borg Høiby was arrested on Sunday evening and is accused of assault, threats...

Norwegian Royals' Big Scandal Comes to a Head

Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson to the future king, faces trial for multiple alleged rapes, assaults

(Newser) - While the British royal family confronts Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein , Norway's royal house is facing its biggest scandal to date: a rape trial. Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, faces 38 counts, including four...

King Charles to Share Candid Cancer Message in TV Appeal

Monarch to urge cancer screenings, share his own recovery reflections in Friday night fundraiser

(Newser) - Viewers in the UK will hear directly from King Charles about his experience with cancer during a televised fundraising special on Friday night. Buckingham Palace says the monarch has taped a video message about his "recovery journey" that will air at 8pm local time (3pm ET) as part of...

Bottle of Bubbly From Charles, Diana's Wedding Doesn't Sell

Rare magnum of Dom Perignon Vintage 1961 champagne was up for grabs

(Newser) - It was a wedding that captivated the world. In 1981, Lady Diana Spencer said "I will" to Prince Charles, becoming the Princess of Wales and bringing youth and glamour to Britain's royal family. More than 40 years after the wedding and many years after the marriage fell apart,...

Andrew May Get 6-Figure Payout, Stipend From King

Disgraced royal may have lost his titles, but he's keeping a royal allowance, sources say

(Newser) - Prince Andrew, no longer a royal in title or status, is expected to receive a substantial financial settlement and annual stipend from King Charles III as he prepares to leave Royal Lodge and take up private residence on the Sandringham estate, according to sources cited by the Guardian . The arrangement...

Giuffre 'Is Celebrating From the Heavens' Andrew's Fall: Family

Family of late Epstein accuser, who says ex-prince also sexually abused her, demands jail time as well

(Newser) - The family of the late Virginia Giuffre, the Jeffry Epstein accuser who also pointed to sexual abuse at the hands of Prince Andrew, is calling the now former prince's loss of royal titles a historic victory. "Today, an ordinary American girl from an ordinary American family brought down...

Prince Andrew Pays Equivalent of a Peppercorn for Fancy Digs

Critics want disgraced prince out of Royal Lodge near Windsor after more Epstein revelations

(Newser) - The latest chapter in the saga haunting the House of Windsor could be called "The Prince and the Peppercorn." Prince Andrew, who recently relinquished his formal titles after new revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is under pressure to vacate the royal digs where...

Prince Andrew Is No Longer a Duke
Prince Andrew Is
No Longer a Duke
Oct 17, 2025 1:54 PM CDT

Prince Andrew Is No Longer a Duke

King's brother surrenders the title amid continued Epstein controversy

(Newser) - Prince Andrew just lost a big part of his royal status: He relinquished his Duke of York title as his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein continue to haunt him . Andrew announced the move on Friday after discussions with his brother, King Charles, reports NBC News . The prince said he would...

Prince Andrew's 2011 Email to Epstein Raises New Questions

'Keep in close touch and we'll play some more soon,' prince wrote

(Newser) - Prince Andrew is facing renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after newly published emails show he was still in contact with the disgraced financier well after claiming otherwise. In a 2011 message sent the day after a photo surfaced showing Andrew with a teenage Virginia Giuffre, Andrew...

Trump Will Dine at Royal Table That Took 5 Days to Set

US president, first lady arrive in UK for state visit marked by military greetings, lavish banquet

(Newser) - President Trump's historic trip to the UK—the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for a second state visit by the royals there, per ABC News —kicked off on Wednesday, and the British royals are rolling out the red carpet, just as anticipated. The...

King Charles Offers Trump a First for a US President

Trump is first US leader to have 2 state visits in the UK, which is seeking trade leverage

(Newser) - King Charles III is set to show some royal hospitality to President Trump during his high-profile state visit to Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The two-day affair, featuring a horse-drawn carriage, military bands, and a formal banquet, marks the second such state visit for Trump—a distinction claimed by no...

Prince Harry and King Charles Meet for Tea in London

It was their first meeting in more than 18 months

(Newser) - Prince Harry and King Charles sat down together for a private tea at Clarence House in London on Wednesday, marking their first in-person meeting in more than a year. Buckingham Palace confirmed the roughly 50-minute visit at the royal residence, which was sandwiched between the king's return from...

Belgium's Prince Laurent Confirms Paternity of Adult Son

Clement Vandenkerckhove, 25, officially recognized after years of rumors

(Newser) - Belgium's royal family is making headlines after Prince Laurent, 61, publicly acknowledged he's the biological father of 25-year-old Clement Vandenkerckhove. The admission, made via a statement published Tuesday by the Belga News Agency, ends years of speculation about a possible love child between the prince and Flemish...

Norwegian Royal's Son Hit With 32 Charges, Including Rape

Trial is expected next year for Marius Borg Hoiby

(Newser) - Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, is facing a lengthy list of criminal charges, including four counts of rape, Norwegian prosecutors announced on Monday. Hoiby, 28, who doesn't hold a royal title or a place in the...

Harry and Meghan's New Netflix Deal Comes With a Catch

It's a reduced, 'first look' arrangement for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

(Newser) - Recent reports suggested Netflix would cut ties with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the conclusion of their five-year content deal next month, but the couple have managed to "swerve a major bad PR day," Newsweek reports. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced Monday that they've...

UK Regulators Swat Harry, His Former Charity

Commission blames both sides for letting Sentebale squabble play out publicly

(Newser) - British regulators on Wednesday criticized both sides in a dispute over the future of a charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho for allowing the issue to be played out in public and damaging the organization's reputation. The Charity Commission for England and Wales said it...

Harry's Visit to Africa Has Diana's Spirit All Over It

Prince travels to Angola to raise awareness on land mines, just as his mom did in 1997

(Newser) - Prince Harry visited the African nation of Angola on Tuesday with a land mine clearing charity, repeating a famous trip his mother made in 1997. The Duke of Sussex met with Angolan President Joao Lourenco at the start of his trip, according to a statement from the HALO Trust, an...

It's Time for King Charles to Count All His Swans

Actually the 'Seigneur of the Swans' has people to carry out the medieval tradition for him

(Newser) - Scarlet uniforms flashed against the riverbank. Wooden skiffs glided in formation. A young swan, gently lifted from the water, was measured, inspected, and released. The annual five-day census of swans belonging to King Charles III—known as Swan Upping—began Monday on the River Thames to assess their health. One...

Victoria's Royal Train Reaches the End of the Line

UK retires the nine cars because of operating costs, needed upgrade

(Newser) - The Royal Train will soon leave the station for the last time. King Charles III has accepted it's time to decommission the train, whose history dates back to Queen Victoria, because it costs too much to operate and would have needed a significant upgrade for more advanced rail systems,...

Trump Intends to Accept Gift From Qatar's Royals: Luxury 747

Government lawyers say plane can be used as Air Force One, then transferred to presidential library

(Newser) - The Trump administration plans to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from Qatar's royal family—a plane that President Trump would use as Air Force One while in office and as his personal airliner afterward. Valued at roughly $400 million before it's outfitted with...

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