Prince Harry says his crusade against British tabloids has contributed to royal family rift

LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry said his crusade against the British tabloids has contributed to his royal family rift, according to a documentary airing Thursday. In his most extensive comments since he won a major victory last year when a judge found phone hacking was “widespread and habitual” at the U.K.’s Mirror Group … Read more

Kate, the Princess of Wales, hands Carlos Alcaraz his Wimbledon trophy in a rare appearance for her

LONDON — Kate, the Princess of Wales, handed Carlos Alcaraz the champion’s trophy after the Wimbledon men’s final at the All England Club on Sunday in only her second public appearance since announcing she was diagnosed with cancer. Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, was greeted by a standing ovation when she … Read more

King Charles III to visit Australia and Samoa as he recovers from cancer

LONDON — King Charles III is preparing to visit Australia and Samoa in October, an itinerary that will span 12 time zones and test the monarch’s stamina as he recovers from cancer treatment. The trip, announced on Sunday by Buckingham Palace, marks a watershed moment for the 75-year-old king, who has been slowly returning to … Read more

Spain and England to meet in European Championship final in front of Prince William and King Felipe

BERLIN — Spain and England are close to kickoff at the European Championship final, with much of the focus on a teenage prodigy and whether one of the world’s most underachieving teams can end its decades-long wait for a title. The match is scheduled to start Sunday at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) in … Read more

Prince Harry honored with Pat Tillman Award for Service at The ESPYS

LOS ANGELES — Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at The ESPYS on Thursday night, and he mentioned the late Army Ranger’s mother who had criticized ESPN for honoring the royal. With wife Meghan joining in a standing ovation, the Duke of Sussex accepted the trophy from three service veterans who were … Read more

Prince Harry honored with Pat Tillman Award for Service at The ESPYS

LOS ANGELES — Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at The ESPYS on Wednesday night, and he mentioned the late Army Ranger’s mother who had criticized ESPN for honoring the royal. With wife Meghan joining in a standing ovation, the Duke of Sussex accepted the trophy from three service veterans who were … Read more

Delaware judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit in battle over estate of the late pop icon Prince

DOVER, Del. — A Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former business advisers to the late pop music icon Prince against two of his siblings and other heirs in a dispute over his estate. The judge on Friday also agreed with plaintiffs L. Londell McMillan and Charles Spicer Jr. that an … Read more

Arthur Crudup wrote the song that became Elvis’ first hit. He barely got paid

FRANKTOWN, Va. — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right,” an easygoing shrug to a lover, would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. Rod Stewart would sing it on a chart-topping album. Led Zeppelin would play it live. But you wouldn’t have known it if … Read more

Britain’s King Charles III welcomes the visiting Japanese emperor and empress

LONDON — LONDON (AP) — King Charles III welcomed the Japanese emperor and empress for a state visit that began on Tuesday, offering the best in pomp and circumstance as the U.K. seeks to bolster its role as the most influential European nation in the Indo-Pacific region. Emperor Naruhito and Empress of Masako are to … Read more

Japan’s emperor says he looks forward to deepening ties with Britain’s royals during UK visit

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito said Wednesday he is “delighted” to finally be able to visit Britain after the trip was delayed by several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The royal said he looks forward to rekindling his friendship with the British royal family and exploring Oxford, where he studied about 40 years ago. … Read more