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Emergence of secret heir stokes succession crisis in grieving African kingdom
The death of a former 'boy king' in Uganda has ignited a succession battle involving a journalist and a non-league goalkeeper.
Monarchy
16 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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A journalist is named king of a Ugandan monarchy that just lost its onetime ‘boy king’
A succession battle erupts in one of Africa's oldest kingdoms following the death of a former 'boy king' and the appointment of a journalist as monarch.
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Ugandan kingdom picks new monarch to succeed King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest
Uganda's Tooro kingdom faces a succession dispute following the death of King Oyo Nyimba.
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Journalist Unexpectedly Chosen as King
A Ugandan monarchy is embroiled in a succession dispute after a journalist was named as the successor to the late King Oyo Nyimba.
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Heartbreaking farewell to the world’s youngest King as his mother mourns
The world mourns King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, once the world's youngest monarch, who has died at age 34.
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King Haakon and Ingrid Alexandra emerge as Norway’s new royal team in poignant Palace appearance
King Haakon and Princess Ingrid Alexandra have appeared together at the Palace, signaling a new era for the Norwegian royal team.
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Prince Harry Is Back in Britain, but Reportedly Still Wants a Royal Apology
15 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Prince Harry scoffed that William, King Charles were 'trapped' in the monarchy before fleeing UK
12 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition
A 26-year-old former car salesman attains the legal status of a Belgian prince following an official paternity recognition.
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Monarch Goes on Sick Leave
A monarch takes sick leave as public interest focuses on health developments within royal circles, per recent reports.
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Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality’s throne
Liechtenstein is updating its succession laws to permit women to inherit the throne of the Alpine principality.
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World
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Japan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throne
Japan has formally revised its imperial succession laws, firmly enshrining a male-only requirement for the throne despite a shrinking royal family.
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Japan’s parliament enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
Japan's parliament has enacted revisions to the Imperial House Law to secure the monarchy's future while maintaining a strict ban on female emperors.
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Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?
Japan is grappling with a royal succession crisis as current laws block women from the throne while the pool of eligible heirs dwindles.
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Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Norway’s crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years in prison
Norway’s royal family faces legal fallout as stepson of crown prince sentenced for rape
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Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby
Norway’s royal family faces unprecedented legal scrutiny as a high-profile trial nears conclusion