Thai King Squashes Princess’s Political Bid To Become PM

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has denounced his older sister’s bid to run for Prime Minister in Thailand’s election in a statement on Friday, 8 February 2019. Princess Ubolratana Mahidol, aged 67, was nominated as a candidate for the Thaksin-alled Thai Raksa Chart Party, until the King intervened more than 12 hours later, saying it was…

Henry VII (1485-1509): The Businessman King

Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king. He was born in Pembroke Castle on 28 January 1457. He survived thanks to his mother’s care during the Wars of the Roses. There was little likelihood of ever…

King Abdullah II Goes To Washington

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania met with the newly-elected President Donald Trump during an official visit to Washington. He is the first Arab leader to visit since the new administration took over last month. صاحبا الجلالة والرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب خلال حفل إفطار الدعاء الوطني في العاصمة الأمريكية واشنطن Thier Majesties and the US…

Podcast: Walking With The Wounded, Dutch Royal Visit & Princess Michael Upsets PETA

Mary Queen of Scots is finally cleared of murder centuries later, a Dutch royal visit to China and Prince Harry joins in the Walking With The Wounded's Walk of Britain. Why has Princess Michael of Kent upset animal rights campaigners again? Find out in this week's show ... Mary Queen of Scots Declared Innocent How…