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House of Windsor
The House of Windsor is the royal house of the United Kingdom and all Commonwealth realms.
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Princess Kate plays a central role in the royal family
The Princess of Wales represents a modern royal family. Now she has reappeared to reveal a shock cancer diagnosis.
UK's Kate, William 'enormously touched' by support
The British royal couple have expressed gratitude for the kind messages after revealing Catherine's cancer diagnosis.
Princess of Wales has begun treatment for cancer
Ending weeks of speculation, Catherine revealed she was diagnosed following abdominal surgery earlier this year.
Kate photo: Princess of Wales apologizes for 'altered' image
The photo was the first official image of Catherine, Britain's Princess of Wales, since a surgery nearly two months ago.
UK: King Charles III diagnosed with form of cancer
King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will take a break from engagements for treatment.
Across the world, kings and queens continue to reign
Despite transitions toward democracy in Denmark and elsewhere, royals rule worldwide. Some monarchs enjoy absolute rule.
UK: Prince Harry partially wins phone-hacking lawsuit
The British royal sued the publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People over illegal data gathering.
King Charles to discuss 'painful' history in Kenya visit
This is Charles' first visit to a country in the Commonwealth since his coronation last year.
How German are the British royals?
More ties than you might think: As King Charles III is crowned, DW takes a look at the British royals' German roots.
King Charles III: The soundtrack for a coronation
The musical selection for the royal event of the year, the coronation of Charles III, is surprisingly modern.
Biden arrives in Northern Ireland for peace deal anniversary
The Good Friday peace accord anniversary comes amid heightened tensions in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of Brexit.
In Northern Ireland, businesses want to move on from Brexit
The UK government has won a parliament vote on its new Northern Ireland-EU deal, despite unionist opposition.
Prince Harry and Meghan told to vacate UK royal property
The couple was reportedly told they would have to give up their home in the UK on the royal family's Windsor estate.
Harry and Meghan: What does the future hold?
First they were working royals, and now they've become Netflix stars. What's next for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?
Queen Elizabeth's final resting place, St. George's Chapel
Almost all of the royal family's funeral services are held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
British monarchy keeps UK from coming apart
Sertan Sanderson
Republicanism is enjoying some momentum in the UK after the death of the queen. Unjustly so, says DW's Sertan Sanderson.
Farewell Queen Elizabeth II: The funeral procession route
The final solemn journey of Queen Elizabeth II.
Windsor Castle intruder detained for mental health treatment
The 19-year-old crossbow-wielding intruder has been detained under the country's Mental Health Act.
US-Canada bridge shut down over potential explosives threat
Employees and local residents were asked to leave as traffic backed up and police deployed a robot to investigate.
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.
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.
Windsor Castle's weddings, baptisms and burials
Historic grounds: Prince Philip will be laid to rest in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Palace says royals take racism 'very seriously'
Buckingham Palace called remarks made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in an interview with Oprah Winfrey "concerning."
Prince Harry and Meghan sign Netflix deal
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK to be "financially independent" and due to intrusion by the tabloid press.
Bavaria's Söder presents new British Royal with lederhosen
Bavarian State Premier Söder presented the newborn child of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex with a teddy bear.
Royal wedding
The granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth is ninth in line to the British throne.
The world flocks to Windsor for Harry and Meghan
Fans traveled from all four corners of the globe to be a part of the most uniquely British of celebrations.
Royal wedding at Windsor Castle
Britain's Prince Harry married US actress Meghan Markle in a ceremony attended by a star-studded crowd.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marry
From the first kiss to the wedding cake, this is how the historic wedding took place.
On the way to Windsor
Joining the ranks of Britain's royal family entails learning a roster of rules and regulations.
Fans ready for royal wedding
Over 100,000 people are expected to throng the town of Windsor to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds.
London is going all out for the royal wedding
Ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day, Sertan Sanderson reports on the royal wedding fever hitting London.
Royal nuptials to deliver beer bonanza.
The royal wedding is tipped to give a multi-million pound shot in the arm to some sections of the UK economy.
Dream wedding means big business
British souvenir shops offer a host of memorabilia connected to the upcoming royal wedding.
Royal wedding to boost UK economy
Experts say the royal wedding in May is going to add at least half a billion pounds to the UK's battered economy.
Inside Europe 30.11.2017
How leaders from the EU and Africa want to prevent the abuse of migrants in Libya – Are Syrian refugees outstaying their welcome in Turkey? – Prince Harry and Meghan, a transatlantic match made in heaven? – Northern Irish divisions resurface in language row –The racism debate over the Dutch Black Pete tradition continues to simmer.
Inside Europe: A special bride for a special relationship
Prince Harry, the youngest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, will be marrying US actress Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May 2018. So how will a foreign, divorced, feminist professional actress of mixed heritage be welcomed into the British royal family, and by the British people? Lars Bevanger has this postcard.
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip mark 70 years
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrated their platinum anniversary on November 20, 2017.
5 things you probably never would have guessed were presents to Queen Elizabeth II
Birthdays, jubilees or official visits - the queen is constantly showered with presents. But these?
US gay rights campaigner Edith Windsor dies
The widow who brought a Supreme Court case that quashed a federal anti-gay marriage law has died in New York, aged 88.
Meet Germany's biggest Princess Diana fan
Even twenty years after her death, Diana still has many adoring fans. Among them: the Lady Di Club Germany matriarch.
William and Kate: a royal love story
The prince and the duchess are coming to Germany together for the first time. Here's a look back at their story.
The House of Windsor turns 100
The British royal family celebrate a century under the banner of the House of Windsor on July 17.
100 years of the Windsors
The House of Windsor began in 1917 in the midst of war when the English royal family disavowed its German lineage.
Royal bookbinding for the future
For the first time since the 1970s, bookbinders are being trained at Windsor Castle.
Windsor: A Christmas Tree for the Queen
This year the Queen's Christmas tree comes from Coburg in Bavaria, the ancestral lands of her great-great-grandfather.
Windsor: A christmas tree for the queen
This year the Queen's Christmas tree comes from Coburg in Bavaria, the ancestral lands of her great-grandfather.
The Queen celebrates her 90th birthday
The Queen has ruled for over 60 years.
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 90th
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has just turned 90, an event to be marked by the lighting of 1,000 beacons.
The Queen's doppelgänger
How can we be so sure that the "real" Queen is turning 90 this week?
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