Royal news from around the worldhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqhl2sgozs22Watch the funeral of the Emir Father here: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1nKOLLpawLyGR12 Jul 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhl2sgozs22https://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqhjv5t5kc2iCountries in the region have declared national mourning following the death of the Qatari Emir Father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. https://www.royal-news.org/international-royals/regional-mourning-for-former-emir/12 Jul 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhjv5t5kc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqhhbn7nls2b12 Jul 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhhbn7nls2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqhaldlfrk2xThe former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74. The following monarchies have sent their condolences so far. https://www.royal-news.org/international-royals/royal-condolences-on-the-death-of-former-emir-of-qatar-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani/?#google_vignette12 Jul 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhaldlfrk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqhajoeudc2xKing Tupou VI of Tonga celebrates his birthday today. Happy birthday! Photo: Government House, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet CC012 Jul 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhajoeudc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqhahiofdc2xCrown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala and Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho of Tonga celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary today. Happy anniversary! Photo: Screenshot12 Jul 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhahiofdc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgo6ugqys2qThe former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74. https://www.royal-news.org/latest-news/former-emir-of-qatar-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-dies-aged-74/12 Jul 2026 07:36 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgo6ugqys2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgo67vnns2qCrown Prince Haakon of Norway has given an update on his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, after her lung transplant. https://www.royal-news.org/european-royals/crown-prince-haakon-gives-update-on-crown-princess-mette-marit/12 Jul 2026 07:36 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgo67vnns2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgo5vtstc2qThe Luxembourg Empire Tiara is perhaps one of the largest tiaras in Europe. https://www.royal-news.org/royal-jewellery/the-luxembourg-empire-tiara/?#google_vignette12 Jul 2026 07:36 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgo5vtstc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgo4f4dj22qSeveral Americans have been born with royal titles or have gained titles through marriage. The United States Constitution says that Americans cannot accept titles from foreign powers without the consent of Congress. What does that mean for the Americans who hold titles? https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/the-royal-women/americans-and-royal-titles/12 Jul 2026 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgo4f4dj22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgo3yb3e22qGrand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg have made their second Joyous Entry. https://www.royal-news.org/european-royals/grand-duke-guillaume-and-grand-duchess-stephanie-make-second-joyous-entry/12 Jul 2026 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgo3yb3e22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgo2khhws2qThe Prince of Wales played a charity polo match for the DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup. https://www.royal-news.org/british-royals/prince-william-plays-charity-polo-match/?#google_vignette12 Jul 2026 07:34 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgo2khhws2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgnzh6rrk2qThe Princess of Asturias has received the Grand Cross of Aeronautical Merit from the hands of her father, King Felipe, during the presentation of Royal Employment Certificates to the new officers of the Air Force and Space. https://www.royal-news.org/european-royals/princess-leonor-receives-grand-cross-of-aeronautical-merit/12 Jul 2026 07:33 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgnzh6rrk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgnytdrhk2qPrincess Aiko is preparing for her second official visit — Singapore in November of this year. https://www.royal-news.org/asian-royals/princess-aiko-to-visit-singapore-2/12 Jul 2026 07:33 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgnytdrhk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgnxrp5cs2qOn 19 April 1956, Grace Kelly became Her Serene Highness the Princess of Monaco when she married Prince Rainier III. https://www.royal-news.org/european-royals/looking-back-at-the-wedding-of-rainier-iii-prince-of-monaco-and-grace-kelly/12 Jul 2026 07:32 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgnxrp5cs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgnx344ls2qCrown Prince Al Hussein visited the Public Security Directorate's Forensic Laboratories Department. Photos: Royal Hashemite Court12 Jul 2026 07:32 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgnx344ls2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgnvvcse22qKing Abdullah II participated in the annual Sun Valley economic forum in Idaho, United States. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court12 Jul 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgnvvcse22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgnvbpvsk2qGrand Duke Guillaume spoke with a delegation from the Union Grand Duke Adolphe (UGDA), led by its President, André Heinen. Photo: © Maison du Grand-Duc12 Jul 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgnvbpvsk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgnu7t3ws2qGrand Duke Guillaume received a delegation from Microlux, led by the President, Anne Contreras-Muller. Photo: © Maison du Grand-Duc12 Jul 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgnu7t3ws2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgntofh7k2qGrand Duke Guillaume received Marie-Anne and Henri Werner, children of the late honorary Minister of State, Pierre Werner (1913 – 2002), on the occasion of the presentation of a copy of their father's memoirs. Photo: © Maison du Grand-Duc12 Jul 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgntofh7k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqgnsqbijs2qThe Prince of Wales made his first official visit to Hastings. https://www.royal-news.org/british-royals/prince-of-wales-visits-hastings/?#google_vignette12 Jul 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgnsqbijs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbmfluacc2rThe Spanish Royal House has issued a statement after at least eleven people died in a wildfire in southern Spain. https://www.royal-news.org/european-royals/spanish-royals-react-after-eleven-die-in-wildfire/?#google_vignette10 Jul 2026 07:21 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbmfluacc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbmf3e6tk2rKing Charles and Queen Camilla marked the Zoological Society of London's (ZSL) 200th anniversary with watermelon cake. https://www.royal-news.org/british-royals/king-charles-and-queen-camilla-mark-anniversary-at-london-zoo/10 Jul 2026 07:21 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbmf3e6tk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbmdldh2k2rThe Diamond Festoon Tiara was a present for Princess Anne from the World Wide Shipping Group. She had launched their tanker “World Unicorn” in May 1973. https://www.royal-news.org/royal-jewellery/the-diamond-festoon-tiara/?#google_vignette10 Jul 2026 07:20 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbmdldh2k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbmcnslpc2rQueen Suthida inspected the hydroelectric power plant and the control room at Ratchaprapha Dam. Photos: Royal Office of Thailand10 Jul 2026 07:19 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbmcnslpc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbmbgghic2rQueen Suthida participated in the sailing display in sailboat THA 48. Following this, she sounded the air horn to flag off the race, which featured 68 young sailboats from the "Thai Youth Sailing, Living Well" project. Photos: Royal Office of Thailand10 Jul 2026 07:19 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbmbgghic2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbmasxzjc2r*affiliate* Out now in the US! https://amzn.to/4xulKYH10 Jul 2026 07:18 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbmasxzjc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbm7l26vc2r*affiliate* Out now in the UK! https://amzn.to/47UYWGj10 Jul 2026 07:18 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbm7l26vc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbm5xevmk2rInfanta Sofía of Spain gave her first public speech as part of activities organised around the Ibercaja Foundation’s 150th anniversary. https://www.royal-news.org/european-royals/infanta-sofia-gives-first-public-speech/10 Jul 2026 07:17 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbm5xevmk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalnewsorg.bsky.social/post/3mqbm5kny522rThe British Royal Family all speak English, as one would expect, but some can speak multiple languages. We take a look at the languages spoken by the British Royal Family. https://www.royal-news.org/british-royals/languages-spoken-by-the-british-royal-family/10 Jul 2026 07:17 +0000at://did:plc:whrzriptfvxeczott6hy3ssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbm5kny522r