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Modern European Monarchies: Loved or Hated?

Are Europe’s modern monarchs loved or hated by their people? Do they merely exist as expensive relics of the past or do they fulfill some kind of purpose in modern European politics? Andrew Morton is interviewed on Euronews about his thoughts on the future of Europe’s monarchs.

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Headline News August 13, 2013: Edward Snowden Interviewed by the NYT, North Korea Becomes Monarchy, UK Lib Dems Propose Ban on Petrol Vehicles by 2040

Edward Snowden Interviewed by the New York Times North Korea Alters Constitution to Legitimize Kim Jong-un United States Secretary of State John Kerry Warns Israel About Aggressive Actions United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon Advocates for International Laws Governing Drone Use United Kingdom’s Liberal Democrats to Propose Ban on All Petrol and Diesel Cars […]

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Abdicates in Favor of Her Son, Prince Willem-Alexander

The Netherlands’ long-reigning monarch Queen Beatrix announced in a television broadcast that she would be abdicating the throne in favor of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander. The queen announced she would leave the throne on April 30, transitioning the crown to her son because she said he was ready to rule and it was time […]

Belgian Queen Fabiola Criticized by Prime Minister Di Rupo Over Alleged Tax Avoidance Inheritance Scheme

Tensions were high between the royal family of Belgium and the government of Prime Minister Di Rupo after his criticism of an inheritance scheme that Queen Fabiola is implementing that Di Rupo says avoids taxes. Because of Queen Fabiola’s actions, the Prime Minister has proposed reform for the $20 million annual allowance paid out by the state […]