Members of the royal family attend the Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London. This is a photo gallery curated by A…

Saudi Arabia sounds missile alert in area home to the Prince Sultan Air Base, which hosts US forces.

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a lung transplant list due to worsening pulmonary fibrosis. Diagnosed in 2018, the disease damages and scars lung tissue, causing serious breathing problems. The Royal Court announced Friday that she will suspend her official duties, with updates only after the transplant. After discharge, a longer rehabilitation period will follow. Norway’s public broadcaster reported a significant worsening over the past six months. Mette-Marit recently apologized for her past contact with Jeffrey Epstein, adding to scrutiny of the royal family.

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people. Uncle Robbie Thorpe, 68, turned to the Supreme Court of Appeal in Victoria after two lower courts rejected his bid to launch a private prosecution. His case alleges the monarch, the Australian government, and its institutions perpetuate genocide by maintaining systemic disadvantages. Indigenous Australians account for 4% of the population and face significant socioeconomic challenges. Thorpe told the AP on Wednesday he plans to take the case to the International Criminal Court if necessary.

British police are appealing for witnesses as they expand their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Thames Valley Police updated reporters on Friday about allegations of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February and questioned about these allegations. He has denied wrongdoing. Police are investigating various forms of misconduct, including sexual misconduct and financial impropriety. They are also working with the U.S. Justice Department for more information. The investigation follows the release of documents related to Epstein's activities.

Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for Prince Andrew to become Britain's trade envoy in 2001. The papers released Thursday show his appointment faced little scrutiny from ministers. The government disclosed the documents after Parliament demanded transparency, following accusations against Andrew regarding his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew, stripped of his royal titles last year, served as trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. Concerns about his connections with controversial figures led to his resignation. Experts suggest the Queen's fondness for Andrew influenced her decisions. The documents highlight a lack of due diligence in his appointment process.

The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy. Lawmakers approved a motion in February demanding publication of the documents after the one-time prince, now known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on charges related to allegations that he shared government reports with Epstein while he was trade envoy. The move followed the U.S. Justice Department’s release of millions of pages of documents related to Epstein. Those files showed how the wealthy financier used an international web of rich, powerful friends to gain influence and sexually exploit young women and girls.

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics. The former health secretary made it official on Saturday, announcing his intention to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a move that's likely to lead to an intense leadership contest within the Labour Party. Starmer has become unpopular due to missteps and disastrous losses for his party in the May 7 local elections, leading to calls for his resignation. Streeting, who became the first to quit Starmer's Cabinet, is an effective communicator who rose from humble beginnings to a key political figure tasked with saving an ailing state-run health system.