Royals

It was quite a royal year. Not only was it the Diamond Jubilee, but England hosted the Summer Olympics and the year capped off with the promise of a new royal heir to come into the world in 2013. 1

It was a big year for the Royal Family. Test your regal knowledge in our year-end quiz.

There was instant reaction on Twitter to news that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her first child, from fake twitter accounts of the “Royal Baby” to statements from world leaders.

In his interview with Lisa Laflamme, Prince Andrew talked about his mother's keen sense of humour but noted that it may not be as apparent to the public as it is in private among family. That reminded me of the day I created quite a stir by making Her Majesty laugh out loud.

One year after their storybook wedding, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are still mesmerizing fans around the world. Here are 10 top moments from their first year as husband and wife.

After 60 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee marks a historic milestone in the iconic monarch's reign. Here are 60 facts about the Commonwealth's steadfast monarch that might surprise you.

A royal push to stop the spread of topless photos of Prince William’s wife Kate, and punish the unidentified photographer who took them, got underway in a French court Monday. 5

Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, land in Canada today to kick off a seven-day visit. Their trip is billed as a working visit which includes stops in Ontario and the Arctic. 1

Thousands of Britons serenaded Queen Elizabeth II with "God Save the Queen" before a massive fireworks display lit up behind Buckingham Palace after a star-studded lineup of musicians celebrated the Diamond Jubilee Monday evening.

Pippa Middleton is publishing her first book: A guide to home entertaining. The 28-year-old Middleton says the book is based on her experience in her family's party business and work in an events company.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have kicked off their Canadian tour at the same New Brunswick military base where the Duke of Cornwall trained as a military pilot. 1

While morning sickness in pregnant women is common, the problem the Duchess of Cambridge has been hospitalized with is not. 8

The business of monarchy has always been stacked in favour of men. Not any more -- or so the British government promises. 11

If the reaction of Britons to Prince Harry's nude Las Vegas adventure is anything to go by, the potentially embarassing photos will do little to tarnish his generally positive, party-prince image.

The man who once was among the world's most eligible bachelors has turned 30 -- but things are not so bad for Prince William as he celebrates his birthday with family and friends. 1