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Monaco Prince Hospitalized in Fight Over Supermodels

Evann Gastaldo — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:54:13 CST

Prince Pierre Casiraghi of Monaco, the 24-year-old grandson of Princess Grace, found himself in less-than-classy circumstances on Saturday when a fight over vodka and supermodels broke out between his entourage and another group at a Manhattan nightclub, sending the prince to the hospital. Casiraghi had been partying with a group...

85-Year-Old Duchess Weds a Commoner

Kevin Spak — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:24:13 CDT

Spain’s Duchess of Alba walked down the aisle with a commoner groom more than 20 years her junior today, with a crowd of hundreds gathered around to cheer. As she left the ceremony at her 15th-century residence in Seville, the 85-year-old kicked off her shoes and danced a flamenco in...

Duchess Gives Up Fortune to Marry Commoner

Matt Cantor — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:20:05 CDT

A Spanish duchess who has more titles than any other noble on the planet is trading her fortune for marriage to a civil servant. María del Rosario Cayetana Alfonsa Victoria Eugenia Francisca Fitz-James Stuart y de Silva, 85, faced protests from her children and, reportedly, the king over her choice...

Europe Bids Farewell to Last von Habsburg Heir

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:17:43 CDT

European royals are gathering in Vienna for the funeral of Otto von Habsburg, the son of Austria's last emperor, and his wife. Among the guests expected are Sweden's king and queen; the ruling grand duke and grand duchess of Luxembourg; Liechtenstein's ruling duke and duchess, and the former kings of...

Obamas Meet William, Kate

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:44:49 CDT

The Obamas were grandly received at Buckingham Palace today, greeted by a 41-gun salute as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip welcomed them to London. Earlier in the day, the president and first lady had a chance to meet with Prince Charles and wife Camilla, as well as newlyweds Prince William...

11 Princes You Can Still Snag

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:40:07 CST

Sadly for all would-be princesses, Prince William is now officially off the market . But his brother, Prince Harry, isn't the only eligible royal man left. The Daily Beast rounds up 10 more: Meet some in the gallery, or click here for the full slideshow. (Or, click here to read about...

Inside the King of Sweden's Crazy Sex Parties

Evann Gastaldo — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:48:55 CST

Sweden’s bespectacled King Carl Gustaf seemed respectable almost to the point of dullness, with such innocent hobbies as hunting and attending jamborees. A scandalous new book, however, changes all that: The Reluctant Monarch alleges the 64-year-old king, married 34 years to Queen Silvia, has attended sex parties hosted by a...

New on Facebook: Queen Elizabeth

Polly Davis Doig — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:28:43 CST

For an octogenarian for whom marrying a divorcee was once unthinkable, Queen Elizabeth is getting downright modern: The monarch is joining Facebook, reports the Telegraph. And while you won't be able to do anything as undignified as poking or friending, you can "like" her (and, we suppose, "unlike" her), as...

Prince's Agitated Horses Delay Saudi Flight

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:00:00 CDT

Six Arabian horses owned by a Saudi Arabian prince became agitated in the cargo hold of a Saudi-bound plane today, delaying takeoff for more than an hour, officials at an Egyptian airport report. An EgyptAir pilot was forced to turn the plane with 189 passengers around on the runway because...