Monarchy

Harry and Meghan's Wedding Is a Reminder That Britain Doesn't Need the Royals

By Graham Smith

Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Her Sapphire Jubilee

By Kate Samuelson and Zamira Rahim

The Complicated History of One of England's Most Famous Trees

By Jerome de Groot / History Today

Thai Man Faces 37 Years in Jail for Insulting King's Dog

By Nash Jenkins
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Relishes in Pomp and Pageantry During U.K. Visit

A tough domestic year has spurred the Communist Party supremo to adopt a foreign focus

By Hannah Beech / Shanghai

This Graphic Shows How Queen Elizabeth Just Made Royal History

See all the kings and queens she whose reigns she surpassed

By Lily Rothman and Heather Jones

Meet Saudi Arabia's New King

King Salman is 79 years old

By TIME Video

Here Are The Most Surprising Gifts the British Royal Family Received Last Year

Buckingham Palace has revealed all the official gifts given to to royal family in 2014

By Megan Gibson

Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry Now Have Their Own Twitter Account

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry are embracing social media

By Megan Gibson

Some Advice for Prince Harry on His 30th Birthday

Words of wisdom (?) from one 30-year-old to another

By Denver Nicks

Prince William's New Job? Medevac Helicopter Pilot

Prince William will begin training this fall and start work spring 2015

By Mirren Gidda

Gallery: Commoners Who Married Royalty

After Felipe VI was enthroned on June 19, succeeding his father, media outlets began to frantically compare Kate Middleton, the next Queen of England, with Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, Spain’s next queen, in a bid to determine who is Europe’s most attractive royal. Their looks aside, what both women have in common is that they’re, well, common. Though their stories might seem unique, they’re not the first commoners to find Prince Charming. In this gallery we take a look at other, ordinary women who married into European royalty.

By Mirren Gidda

Spanish King's Future Royal Is Not the Only Cinderella

The new Queen of Spain doesn't come from blue blood. But she isn't the only commoner who married up in recent years. Here's a look at the others

By Francesca Trianni

Inside Prince Charles' World As He Quietly Takes Charge

Britain's future king has used a long apprenticeship to build a charitable empire

By Catherine Mayer / Aberdeenshire

Blanket Coverage: One Baby, 44 Photographers

On Tuesday, the horde of photojournalists and paparazzi got the shot they'd all been waiting for—the new royal baby. Of the media in attendance, TIME selected one image from almost every photographer who covered the event

By TIME Photo

Oh Baby: 121 Years Of Infant Royals On Camera

They may be born to greatness, but here's photographic proof that even royals start small.

By TIME Photo

Queen Elizabeth II's Life in Photos

TIME looks back at the memorable moments and significant events that have taken place during her long, admired rule

By TIME Photo
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