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En route to becoming the most prolific pop star of his period, Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958-April 21, 2016) bent both gender and genre.

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Boris Johnson pictured in August 2021

Johnson staff held lockdown 'party' on eve of royal funeral

The scandal surrounding Boris Johnson and parties during coronavirus lockdowns appears to have deepened.
PoliticsJanuary 14, 2022
Prince Andrew, Duke of York

British Prince Andrew returns military titles

The UK's Prince Andrew resigned his military titles and royal patronages, Buckingham Palace said.
PoliticsJanuary 13, 2022
Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew to face sexual abuse trial in US

A US judge rejected an attempt by British Prince Andrew to dismiss a sexual abuse lawsuit.
CrimeJanuary 12, 2022
DW Sendung Shift | FIFA21 Videospiel

Kiyan Prince returns to the pitch for FIFA 2021

Thanks to deepfake technology, a grown-up version of the deceased 15-year-old features in FIFA 2021.
Digital WorldJanuary 8, 202201:18 min
Haiti Streitkräfte in Port-au-Prince

2 journalists killed by gang in Haiti

Amady John Wesley and Wilguens Louissaint were killed in the attack near Port-au-Prince. A third journalist escaped.
Human RightsJanuary 7, 2022
Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew: US judge to rule 'soon' on sex abuse lawsuit

The hearing comes 24 hours after revelations Jeffrey Epstein paid Virginia Giuffre $500,000 over sex abuse allegations.
Rule of LawJanuary 4, 2022
Virginia Roberts Giuffre, center, who says she was trafficked by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, holds a news conference outside a Manhattan court

Virginia Giuffre: Jeffrey Epstein deal with victim unsealed

The agreement shows that Epstein paid Virginia Giuffre $500,000 over sexual abuse allegations.
CrimeJanuary 3, 2022
Großbritannien 2021 Weihnachtsansprache der Queen

Queen's Christmas message pays tribute to Philip

The UK monarch shared the pain she felt after the death of her husband, saying there was "one familiar laugh missing."
SocietyDecember 25, 2021
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, center left, is greeted by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani upon his arrival at Doha airport, Qatar, Dec. 8, 2021.

Saudi prince visits Qatar after yearslong rift

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made his first visit to Doha since resuming ties with the country.
PoliticsDecember 9, 2021
Magazin The 77 Percent #91

The Nigerian prince helping kids get back to school

In northern Nigeria, local prince Abba Kyari helps kids tackle their trauma and return to school.
SocietyDecember 8, 202103:36 min
The British and Barbadian flags fly on a building in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Barbados removes Queen Elizabeth II as head of state

The Caribbean island is now the world's newest republic and inaugurating its first ever Barbadian president.
PoliticsNovember 30, 2021
Euromaxx 27.11.2021 | KW 47

Muskau Park: A UNESCO World Heritage site

Muskau Park in eastern Germany is a work of gardening art and a World Cultural Heritage site.
TravelNovember 29, 202105:15 min
Südafrika Protest gegen Frauengewalt

AfricaLink on Air — 25 November 2021

International Day for the Elimination of GBV+++Kenya’s Ruto in trouble?+++Gambia's TRRC releases Jammeh era report
PoliticsNovember 25, 202130:00 min
DW "Destination Culture – Exploring Saxony" Folgenbild 1 englisch

Destination Culture - Muskau Park & Rakotz Bridge

Muskau Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former home of Prince Pückler. Hannah Hummel explores the site and learns about its history - from pineapple cultivation to a love letter machine. She also visits the popular Instagram motif, the Rakotz Bridge, and takes a boat ride on Saxony's biggest artificial lake, which used to be a lignite opencast mine.
CultureNovember 12, 202126:01 min
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, in 2019

Prince Andrew sex abuse case trial likely in late 2022

The British royal has denied the accusations he abused a woman 20 years ago while associated with Jeffery Epstein.
SocietyNovember 4, 2021
Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew's lawyers file to dismiss US sex abuse lawsuit

Prince Andrew's lawyers have requested that a US judge toss a lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre.
CrimeOctober 30, 2021
England Königin Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth spends night at hospital

The 95-year-old monarch spent a night in hospital after receiving medical advice to rest.
SocietyOctober 22, 2021
Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge at Earthshot Prize ceremony

Prince William awards debut Earthshot Prize

Winners of the environmental award will get a million pounds each to deliver projects to alleviate climate change.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 18, 2021
Prince Charles with Lord Thurso and Michael Fawcett

Prince Charles aide quits over donor scandal

A probe is underway into whether the aide offered to help secure a knighthood and UK citizenship for a rich Saudi donor.
SocietySeptember 5, 2021
Taliban at a checkpoint on a road in the Afghan capital.

Saudis and Taliban unlikely to revive old alliances

Once allies, war and 9/11 have divided Saudi Arabia and the Taliban — and now another nation is closely watching Kabul.
PoliticsAugust 28, 2021
Bob Dylan at the Isle Of Wight Festival

Bob Dylan sued for alleged sexual abuse of minor

The case was filed under a law that allowed victims of child abuse to sue despite a statute of limitations.
CrimeAugust 17, 2021
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, speaking on stage

Prince Andrew distressing the royals?

The nonagenarian British queen has had her share of drama and tragedy this year. How will she deal with Prince Andrew?
CultureAugust 13, 2021
DW Podcast | Inside Europe

Inside Europe 12.08.2021

A dire warning that the world is running out of time - Dutch farmers are under pressure to reduce nitrogen emissions - The Belarusian regime remains defiant in the face of new sanctions - An unprecedented crisis for the British royal family - And a special focus on tourism in Cyprus
PoliticsAugust 12, 202155:00 min
Piece of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding cake

UK: Slice of 1981 royal wedding cake fetches over $2500

A piece of cake from the 1981 wedding of Charles and Diana has sold for thousands of dollars at auction.
OffbeatAugust 12, 2021
Prince Andrew and Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Prince Andrew sued for sexual assault

Virginia Roberts Giuffre has launched a legal case against the member of the British royal family.
Law and JusticeAugust 10, 2021
A handout picture released by the Jordanian Royal Palace on April 11, 2021 shows Jordanian King Abdullah II (R), Prince Hassan Bin Talal (L) and Prince Hamzah (C) arriving at the Raghadan Palace in the capital Jordan.

Jordan: Court convicts 2 men over coup plot

A security sentenced a former top aide and a member of the royal family to 15 years in prison.
Law and JusticeJuly 12, 2021
Princess Diana smiling into the camera on July 21, 1997, just weeks before her death.

Princess Diana statue unveiled in London

July 1 would have been Princess Diana's 60th birthday. Her sons William and Harry have unveiled a statue tribute to her.
CultureJuly 1, 2021
Jordan's King Abdullah in a recent public appearance

Two officials face trial over Jordan coup plot

Sherif Hassan Zaid and Bassem Awadallah were arrested in early April over an alleged plot against King Abdullah.
Rule of LawJune 13, 2021
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Royal baby: What's behind Lilibet Diana's name?

Prince Harry and Meghan welcome their second child. The name of the royal baby is symbolically charged.
SocietyJune 7, 2021
Princess Diana holding baby Harry

Lilibet Diana and other royal babies

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a new baby girl! Here are other royal babies who've also smiled for the camera.
CultureJune 7, 202111 images
British Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France

Normandy D-Day commemorations kept low key

Allied landing beaches and memorials stayed largely empty as COVID-19 caution kept surviving veterans away.
ConflictsJune 6, 2021
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

Meghan gives birth to baby girl called Lilibet

Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, has given birth to her second child, a baby girl.
PoliticsJune 6, 2021
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Trophy collector Jerome Boateng

In 10 years at Bayern Jérôme Boateng has won 24 titles. How became ‘Boa’ such a champion? All started in Berlin.
SportsMay 23, 202103:10 min
Bilkombo | Oprah Winfrey und Prince Harry

Prince Harry and Oprah's mental health series

In their docu-series on mental health, Prince Harry tells Oprah how the royal family "bullied" him.
CultureMay 21, 2021
An October 2016 file photo of Prince Michael of Kent

British royal accused of offering to sell access to Putin

Prince Michael of Kent has reportedly been described as "Her Majesty's unofficial ambassador to Russia."
PoliticsMay 9, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell in court

Ghislaine Maxwell denies sex trafficking charges

The socialite is accused of helping her former partner Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls over a 10-year period.
CrimeApril 23, 2021
Britain's Prince Charles watches as the coffin is held on the steps of St George's Chapel

A final farewell for Prince Philip in Windsor

With COVID placing restrictions on the Prince Philip's funeral, the service felt more surreal than other royal events.
CultureApril 17, 2021
Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Peter Phillips, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Earl of Snowdon David Armstrong-Jones and Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence follow Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's coffin during the Ceremonial Procession during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle

Prince Philip's funeral a somber affair — in pictures

Here are some major photo highlights from Prince Phillip's memorial service.
CultureApril 17, 20217 images
Pall Bearers carry the coffin of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, followed by members of the royal family

Prince Philip laid to rest at Windsor Castle

Only 30 people, including his widow Queen Elizabeth, were allowed to attend due to concerns over the COVID pandemic.
SocietyApril 17, 2021
4 members of the guard march in front of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Windsor Castle's weddings, baptisms and burials

Historic grounds: Prince Philip will be laid to rest in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
CultureApril 16, 20219 images
DW Podcast | Inside Europe

Inside Europe: 16.04.2021

Turkey finds itself in the middle of the latest Russia-Ukraine flare-up — Who could succeed Angela Merkel as German chancellor? — Bosnians protest their government's poor handling of the COVID pandemic — Britain's royal family mourns the death of Prince Philip — and more!
PoliticsApril 16, 202155:00 min
A child placing flowers in front of the gates at Buckingham Palace

What's planned for Prince Philip's funeral

Britain's longest serving royal consort will be granted the "no fuss" service he'd wished for. Who will be attending?
CultureApril 12, 2021
BAFTA award masks are seen on EE BAFTA Film Awards Opening Night

BAFTAs 2021: winners, losers and social distancing

Everything was different at the 2021 BAFTAs. But COVID did not keep the film industry from celebrating its highlights.
CultureApril 12, 2021
Jordanian King Abdullah II. Prince Hassan Bin Talal and Prince Hamzah at the Raghadan Palace

Jordan's Prince Hamzah seen in public after row

King Abdullah and the prince visited their grandfather's grave, according to Jordan's state TV.
PoliticsApril 11, 2021
A 41-round gun salute fired close to the Tower of London

UK's Prince Philip honored with gun salutes

Buckingham Palace said Prince Philip will be buried on April 17 at Windsor Castle.
SocietyApril 10, 2021
Prince Philip

Mixed reactions to Prince Philip's death

Reactions to the news of Prince Philip's passing came from around the world, from both fans and detractors.
CultureApril 9, 2021
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, bursts out in laughter during a conversation with WW II veterans

Looking back on the life of Prince Philip

SocietyApril 9, 20218 images
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, smiles

Prince Philip, backbone of the UK royal family, dies at 99

Known for his quips and his faux pas, Prince Philip was hard to overlook. A look back at an extraordinary life.
SocietyApril 9, 2021
Prince Phillip and Elizabeth the second dancing in 1947

Prince Philip dies at age 99

The Duke of Edinburgh passed away at Windsor Castle. He was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.
HealthApril 9, 2021
King Abdullah of Jordan

Jordan's king says 'painful' palace crisis over

The monarch gave a televised address in his first public remarks on the alleged coup led by his half-brother Hamzah.
PoliticsApril 7, 2021