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Prince William: 8 stories from the new book 'The Man Who Will Be King'

Writer Penny Junor explores the man second in line to the throne in her new book "The Man Who Will Be King."
China's rocky relationship with Hong Kong: 10 key moments

To help understand how China's relationship with Hong Kong has changed through its evolution from British rule to special administrative region, here are 10 key moments:
10 moments from the life of Queen Elizabeth II

From the new book 'Elizabeth the Queen,' 10 new insights into the modern monarch.
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Prince William: 8 stories from the new book 'The Man Who Will Be King'

Writer Penny Junor explores the man second in line to the throne in her new book "The Man Who Will Be King."
China's rocky relationship with Hong Kong: 10 key moments

To help understand how China's relationship with Hong Kong has changed through its evolution from British rule to special administrative region, here are 10 key moments:
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Mitt Romney at Daytona 500. Shouldn't he be in Michigan?

Mitt Romney was in Florida to attend the Daytona 500 on Sunday, when there was a make-or-break primary in two days in Michigan. The appearance could be indicative of Romney camp confidence.
Charles Dickens: 'Can I have some more?' still resonates (+video)

On the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birthday, readers can still relate to many of the themes in his work, including the hunger that Oliver Twist sought to sate.
10 moments from the life of Queen Elizabeth II

From the new book 'Elizabeth the Queen,' 10 new insights into the modern monarch.
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Should Queen Elizabeth be a 'have-yacht' among have-nots?

Reports that a British government official proposed that the royal yacht for Queen Elizabeth be funded with public money has stirred up anger in a time of austerity.
Christopher Hitchens was militant pundit and humanist

He was a most engaged, prolific and public intellectual who wrote numerous books, was a frequent television commentator and a contributor to Vanity Fair, Slate and other publications. He became a popular author in 2007 thanks to 'God is Not Great,' a manifesto for atheists.
King James Bible anniversary marked by Queen

King James Bible: The translation — the Old Testament from Hebrew, the New Testament from Greek — was assembled by 47 translators in six committees working in London, Oxford and Cambridge.
Vlad the Impaler: Prince Charles a descendant of Dracula?

Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula, is an ancestor of Prince Charles. No this isn't a Halloween trick.
Saudi crown prince dies, leaving succession uncertain

The younger brother of King Abdullah was in his 80s, and there is no formal method to name a replacement from the sprawling royal family.
In Pictures: 9/11 10th anniversary
Canada Day: William and Kate make their international married debut

The latest polls show Canada is as smitten with William and Kate as the couple seems to be with each other. But will that help them convince Canadians of the royal family's continued relevancy?
In Pictures: Fathers around the world
Will and Kate planned visit poorly received by Quebec lawmaker

Will and Kate: Amir Khadir, leader of the tiny left-wing party Quebec solidaire, said Tuesday taxpayers have no business footing the bill for this summer's visit from Prince William and the former Kate Middleton, now known as the Duchess of Cambridge.
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William and Kate polish a tarnished crown

Monarchs may be an endangered species worldwide, but Britain’s royals are – for now – here to stay. And William and Kate have won British hearts.
As William and Kate await honeymoon, Britain's monarchy enjoys its own

The newly anointed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have yet to leave on their official honeymoon – leading to much speculation about its destination – but the royal family is having their own moment in the sun.
In Pictures: Spring has sprung
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Prince Charles touts sustainable farming. But the free market?

Prince Charles promoted organic farming in a speech to Americans, but he doesn't consider the positive role that a free market could play
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Royal wedding coverage: Americans watched and sighed

Americans who watched the royal wedding coverage say they appreciated the elegance and traditions of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge.
Royal wedding: So who owns the crown jewels?

Royal wedding puts spotlight on a family that has plenty of assets. But most of those on display during the royal wedding are owned by the government.
In Pictures: Royal wedding day