News Archive January 2003

January 31, 2003. Many Laotians yearn for their monarchy.

January 30, 2003. Prince Charles criticized education's increasing reliance on testing.
BBC News article
Newly unsealed documents shed light on King Edward VIII's affair with Wallis Simpson, her secret other lover, his abdication, and their difficult relationship with the Queen Mother.
New York Times article
Telegraph articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Times Online articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
BBC News articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
CNN article

January 29, 2003. The British government released secret files on King Edward VIII.
New York Times article
BBC News: Profile: King George VI (1895-1952)
BBC News: Profile: Edward VIII (1894-1972)
BBC News: Edward VIII: Abdication timeline
BBC News: Profile: Wallis Simpson (1896-1986)
BBC News: Profile: Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002)
Prince Felipe of Spain, 35 tomorrow, reiterated his intention to marry for love.
Hello! article

January 28, 2003. King Constantine hopes to return to Greece despite the hostility of the government and some citizens.
Greece Now article
Concerned about the threat of war with Iraq, Prince Charles cancelled his annual Klosters skiing holiday.
Times Online: People

January 27, 2003. Attending church yesterday, the Queen appeared in public for the first time since her surgery.
Scotsman article
The Bishop of London denied having ignored a letter from Princess Diana, of whose estate he was an executor.
Telegraph article

January 26, 2003. A new historical novel speculates on the life of a kitchen boy who survived the 1918 massacre of the Romanovs in Ekaterinburg.
Pioneer Press article
The future King Charles III is alleged to be considering "modernising" the coronation ceremony.
Guardian article
Historians criticized the new film To Kill a King for depicting homicidal thug Oliver Cromwell as...a homicidal thug.
Telegraph article

January 23, 2003. Police snipers are guarding the Queen at all times in case of a terrorist attack.
BBC News article

January 22, 2003. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has been drafted to serve briefly in the army.
Baltimore Sun article
Nepal's royal family gathered for the wedding of King Gyanendra's only daughter.
BBC News article
Yahoo! News article
The BBC's acclaimed costume drama The Lost Prince (about the youngest son of King George V) may be released in American movie theatres.
Telegraph article

January 20, 2003. Queen Rania of Jordan spent the weekend in London raising funds for Palestinians.
Hello! article

January 19, 2003. More on Emperor Akihito:
New York Times article

January 18, 2003. Japan's Emperor Akihito has undergone cancer surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.
BBC News article
New York Times article
Queen Elizabeth is recovering, but cannot stand for long periods of time.
Telegraph article

January 17, 2003. The Queen had to cancel more engagements due to her knee injury.
BBC News article
Emperor Akihito's openness about his health reflects the changing approach of the once-secretive Japanese monarchy.
New York Times article
Buckingham Palace plans to cooperate with a Labour think tank studying the future of the monarchy.
Independent article
Documents relating to King Edward VIII's alleged links with the Nazis will be released later this month.
Telegraph report
Prince Rainier III hosted the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival.
Hello! article

January 16, 2003. Emperor Akihito transferred constitutional powers to his son Crown Prince Naruhito as he prepared for surgery.
Hello! article
Recuperating, Queen Elizabeth cancelled a visit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Essex flood.
BBC News article

January 15, 2003. In their first joint TV appearance, Paul and Maria Burrell discussed the British royal family on Larry King Live.
CNN transcript
Ulster Unionists are outraged by the removal of the royal coat of arms from Northern Ireland's courts.
Telegraph article
With her departure from the hospital Queen Elizabeth began a two-week recuperation period.
Telegraph article
The Queen's uncharacteristic choice of a pants suit surprised fashion commentators yesterday.
Telegraph article
Times Online article

January 14, 2003. Michael Smith, 7 and working on his handwriting, was thrilled to receive letters from the Queen and the Prince of Wales.
CBBC News article
Queen Elizabeth left the hospital.
Times Online article
New York Times article
BBC News article
More on the Queen's knee surgery:
Telegraph articles: 1, 2
Times Online articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Historic Royal Palaces has been criticized for failing to open the Hanoverians' Kew Palace to the public.
Times Online articles: 1, 2

January 13, 2003. The Queen has always enjoyed good health.
BBC News article
Queen Elizabeth II is recovering from surgery for a torn knee cartilage.
BBC News article

January 12, 2003. Newly discovered memorabilia shed light on the short life of Prince John (1905-1919).
Telegraph article

January 11, 2003. "Panic Rooms" will be installed at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle in case of a terrorist attack.
New York Times article

January 10, 2003. The Queen's magnificent Fabergé collection is to be exhibited in Edinburgh and London.
Telegraph article
More on the Hewitt/Diana letters:
BBC News: In Depth: Newsmakers: James Hewitt
Telegraph articles: 1, 2
Times Online articles: 1, 2

January 9, 2003. FBI files suggest that Wallis Simpson's alleged "Nazi past" was a key factor in King Edward VIII's abdication.
BBC News article
The British Library is interested in Hewitt's letters.
BBC News article
James Hewitt is prepared to sell his love letters from Princess Diana.
BBC News article

January 8, 2003. James Hewitt discussed his relationship with Princess Diana on CNN's Larry King Live.
CNN transcript
Emperor Akihito will have prostate surgery next week.
BBC News article
"Being Queen is just what I do," says Margrethe II of Denmark.
Telegraph interview

January 7, 2003. Denmark's Queen Margrethe shared her views on marriage and monarchy.
Hello! article
CNN's Larry King interviewed Sarah, Duchess of York.
CNN transcript
Princess Michael of Kent discussed her experience with skin cancer.
Hello! article
Mark Bolland is leaving royal service without recognition in the New Year's Honours List.
Telegraph article

January 6, 2003. Italy's royals plan to make a longer visit home next month.
Hello! article
Royal "spin doctor" Mark Bolland will continue to advise Camilla Parker Bowles.
Telegraph articles: 1, 2
Times Online article
More on the Laotian government's new interest in monarchy:
New York Times article

January 5, 2003. The Communist government of Laos has ironically decided to celebrate the country's ancient royal heritage with a holiday in honor of King Fa Ngun.
BBC News article
More on the Bolland resignation:
Telegraph articles: 1, 2

January 4, 2003. Royal media consultant Mark Bolland has severed his links with St. James's Palace.
BBC News article
Princess Fadia of Egypt (1943-2002) was buried in Cairo.
BBC News article
The U.K.'s new British Empire and Commonwealth Museum (inaugurated by Princess Anne) helps Britons understand their country's fascinating imperial past.
New York Times article

January 3, 2003. Questions linger about a 1936 assassination attempt on King Edward VIII.
Guardian article
The 100-foot frieze depicting Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 will go on display to mark the event's 50th anniversary.
Telegraph article
Tens of thousands of emotional Japanese cheered Emperor Akihito yesterday at his last public appearance before cancer surgery.
Telegraph article

January 2, 2003. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan's letters indicate his friendly relationship with the Queen.
BBC News article
A file of old royal letters which reveal the private views of Prince Philip and Prince Charles on a number of issues has been published.
BBC News article
Emperor Akihito of Japan delivered traditional New Year's greetings at the Imperial Palace.
BBC News article
Royalist Tim O'Donovan has faithfully recorded the royal family's engagements since 1979.
Guardian article

January 1, 2003. Japan is concerned about the health of Emperor Akihito and the future of the imperial dynasty.
The Scotsman article
A Canadian plot to abolish the monarchy was thwarted 30 years ago.
The Scotsman article
Prince Philip, 81, was the busiest royal in 2002.
Times Online article

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