News Archive November 16-30 2003

November 30, 2003. When she visits Nigeria this week, Queen Elizabeth II will inspect a "market" built specially for her visit.
Telegraph article
The discovery of a mysterious deathbed will has reopened the fight for a £50 million fortune left by a former Empress of Iran who died in Paris two years ago.
Telegraph article

November 29, 2003. More on the Diana paparazzi verdict:
Telegraph article

November 28, 2003. Three photographers have been acquitted of invading Princess Diana's privacy by taking pictures of her and Dodi Al Fayed on the night they died.
BBC News article
Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, an outspoken advocate of democracy, appeals to young Iranians disillusioned with the theocratic regime.
(New Jersey) Star-Ledger article
In Australia, Prince Harry returned from cheering on the English rugby team to continue his work as a jackeroo.
Telegraph article
BBC News photo gallery

November 27, 2003. An investigation yielded no new details on the controversial fiancée of Prince Johan Friso of the Netherlands.
Hello! article
Princess Caroline of Monaco is to become a UN goodwill ambassador.
Hello! article
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor is the first descendant of Prince Philip to bear her grandfather's surname.
Telegraph article
Hello! article

November 26, 2003. The Earl and Countess of Wessex have named their daughter Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Mountbatten-Windsor.
BBC News article
Hello! article
Queen Elizabeth II opened Parliament.
Hello! article
King Harald V of Norway was released from the hospital.
Hello! article

November 25, 2003. The Prince of Wales showed off his darts skills and sampled whisky and cider when he called in at a pioneering village pub.
BBC News article
Queen Rania has been busy championing children's causes in Jordan.
Hello! article
The Queen settled her lawsuit against undercover reporter Ryan Parry.
Telegraph article
The Scotsman article
Independent article
Guardian article
Queen Elizabeth II will make a state visit to France next year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale.
Telegraph article
A vicar is seeking permission to open a medieval tomb that some historians believe contains the remains of King Harold.
Telegraph article
BBC News article
Plans to use the union flag and the national anthem "God Save the Queen" in new citizenship ceremonies for immigrants have encountered opposition in Glasgow.
BBC News article
The Scotsman article
Magnificent creations by Russian imperial jeweller Carl Faberge are on display at Buckingham Palace.
BBC News photo gallery

November 24, 2003. Crown Prince Felipe of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano will marry on May 22.
Hello! article
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were delighted to finally be reunited with their daughter yesterday.
Telegraph article

November 23, 2003. The baby of Prince Edward and his wife Sophie has left hospital, a fortnight after her premature birth.
BBC News article
Thailand's royal heritage continues to attract tourists.
Inquirer News Service article

November 22, 2003. Critics warned Prince Charles not to let his planned new village in Cornwall become a "Kensington-on-sea."
Telegraph article
Protestant plans to celebrate the English victory over the Jacobites at Culloden in 1746 were described as "bizarre and offensive."
Telegraph article
The Sultan of Brunei is reportedly backing a lavish film about Persian Emperor Cyrus the Great.
Telegraph article

November 21, 2003. Hello!: Skiing: A Regal Passion
Three generations of Grimaldis led celebrations of Monaco's National Day.
Hello! article
Yesterday's court order will prevent further Mirror revelations from phony footman Ryan Parry.
Hello! article
Telegraph article
Queen Elizabeth, 77, is reportedly "concerned" about the health of Tony Blair, 50.
Telegraph article

November 20, 2003. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh held an elegant state banquet for the President and First Lady of the United States at Buckingham Palace.
Hello! article
The Prince of Wales has called for more help to be made available for ex-service personnel after they leave the armed forces.
BBC News article
The Queen has won a High Court order blocking a newspaper from revealing more details about the Royal Household.
BBC News article
Some commentators have criticized royal decor secrets revealed in the Daily Mirror.
My Way News article
An urgent investigation into Royal Household vetting procedures was ordered yesterday after the disclosure that an undercover reporter was able to serve for two months as a footman at Buckingham Palace without detection.
Telegraph articles
The Countess of Wessex had to leave her "wonderful" daughter behind when she left the hospital yesterday.
Telegraph article

November 19, 2003. The Countess of Wessex has left hospital, 11 days after the premature birth of her daughter.
BBC News article
Hello! article
A reporter exposed poor security at Buckingham Palace by successfully posing as a footman.
BBC News article
The Dutch Royal family has recently been plagued by a series of embarrassing controversies.
Radio Netherlands article
The popularity of the British monarchy has apparently risen in spite of recent scandals.
Sydney Morning Herald article
Guardian article
Buckingham Palace rolled out the red carpet for the American president's state visit.
Hello! article
The Prince of Wales welcomed President Bush to London.
Hello! article

November 18, 2003. Crown Prince Felipe of Spain welcomed Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden to Madrid.
Hello! article

November 16, 2003. Most Spaniards continue to approve of Prince Felipe's choice of Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano as their future queen.
Guardian article
Queen Elizabeth rejected the White House's request for extensive security modifications to Buckingham Palace for President Bush's state visit this week.
Telegraph article

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