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13/05/2013 - SPAIN

Spain's royal family falling out of favour

Spain's King Juan Carlos is under increasing pressure to abdicate in favour of his son, Felipe. Last year's elephant-hunting trip to Botswana did not help improve the King’s ailing popularity, especially at a time when the country’s public purse strings are being tightened. His popularity has slipped further in the wake of allegations linking Princess Cristina and her husband to an embezzlement plot. France 24 reports from Majorca on what the locals think of Spain’s monarchy.

08/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Charles Ramsey: laughing with him or at him?

We take a look at the Charles Ramsey phenomenon online - viral videos and instant "hero" status, but is some of the humour at his expense? Also, is Prince Charles being readied for the throne in Britain? Finally, more rain for François Hollande this 8th May bank holiday.

30/04/2013 - NETHERLANDS

Crown prince takes throne as Queen Beatrix abdicates

Crown Prince Willem-Alexander became the first Dutch king since 1890 and the youngest monarch in Europe on Tuesday when Queen Beatrix abdicated in favour of her son, who was once known among the Dutch for his libertine ways.

30/04/2013 - NETHERLANDS

Royal family remains popular as Willem-Alexander takes throne

The Netherlands is celebrating its new King, Willem-Alexander. His mother Queen Beatrix bid an emotional farewell after a reign that has spanned more than three decades. When she took the throne, back in 1980, Republicans hit the streets to protest against the monarchy. Now, the royal family enjoys the support of more than 80 percent of the Dutch people. We look at what has changed and examine the new king's role.

29/04/2013 - WEBNEWS

Anti-monarchy movement spreads in the Netherlands

Today on the net: the anti-monarchy movement in the Netherlands; Jimmy McMillan releases a rap video announcing his intention to run for Mayor of New York City; and a charity site is auctioning off a coffee date with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

28/01/2013 - NETHERLANDS

Dutch Queen Beatrix to abdicate throne

The Netherlands’ Queen Beatrix announced on Monday that she will abdicate the throne in April in favour of her son Prince Willem-Alexander.

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10/12/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Pranked nurse tragedy: 'no one is laughing now'

We look at the Italian papers, where Silvio Berlusconi dominates after a rollercoaster weekend in Italian politics. The Venezuelan papers are focusing on Hugo Chavez, who is to have new cancer surgery. Plus, the Australian press looks at the two DJs whose prank on Kate Middleton's nurse backfired. An inquest into the circumstances of Jacintha Saldanha's death is yet to get underway. That's the focus for this edition of the world press review this Monday 10th December, 2012.

17/09/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Muslim Rage'

Newsweek leads with a provocative front cover on "Muslim Rage", this as the Occupy movement celebrates its first anniversary. Has the media treated these two very different protests accurately? Also, more on the fallout from the naked royal photos.

17/09/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

‘It’s a Kate crime!’

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Monday 17 September: Pakistan Today reports on the violent clashes outside Karachi’s US embassy; the Times of India has more muted coverage of the same story; we look at the different responses from Chinese and Japanese media to anti-Japan protests in Beijing; and one story dominates British media – the Duchess of Cambridge’s topless photographs!

05/06/2012 - UK

Queen Elizabeth 'humbled' by jubilee outpouring

In a rare public broadcast on Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II thanked the millions of supporters who came from across Britain and the Commonwealth to attend what she described as a "humbling" four days of jubilee events celebrating her 60-year reign.

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