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Every year, a massive jousting tournament is held at Kaltenberg Castle.

A Bavarian prince opens up his castle for a jousting tournament

Arts, Culture & Media

Meet Prince Luitpold of Bavaria. Every summer, he hosts thousands of guests at his castle for the world’s biggest jousting tournament.Meet Prince Luitpold of Bavaria. Every summer, he hosts thousands of guests at his castle for the world’s biggest jousting tournament.

Spain's King Juan Carlos smiles in one of his latest audiences at the Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid, May 27, 2014. Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on June 2, 2014 that King Juan Carlos will abdicate and Prince Felipe will take over the throne.

Tweet from the Spanish throne — I’m outta here

Global Politics
Spain's King Juan Carlos smiles in one of his latest audiences at the Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid, May 27, 2014. Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on June 2, 2014 that King Juan Carlos will abdicate and Prince Felipe will take over the throne.

Tweet from the Spanish throne — I’m outta here

Global Politics

On a South Pacific island, a British prince is a god

Lifestyle & Belief

Egypt’s New Strongman: Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Global Politics

Spanish king forced to apologize in wake of African elephant hunting junket

Global Politics

Spanish King Juan Carlos is generally popular with his people. On Wednesday, however, he was forced to apologize in the wake of a scandal over an all-expenses-paid hunting trip to Africa, where he shot and killed elephants.

A Royal Example

This week, the beloved Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicated her throne to make room for her son, Willem-Alexander. In a ceremony outside the royal palace attended by tens of thousands of people, the Queen ended her 33-year reign with a very high approval rating. What makes the Dutch monarchy so special? We take a closer look […]

The New Latin American Dutch Queen Máxima

Geo Quiz

The newly crowned King Willem and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands walked out of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam and were cheered on by crowds that gathered. BBC Mundo’s Ignacio de los Reyes has been gauging reaction in Latin America.

‘King’s Song’ Not Fit for a King?

Conflict & Justice

Geo Quiz: We’re looking for a country where thousands of people have signed a protest petition and even threatened to go into exile…all over a pop song.

A Royal Taboo in Spain Broken, as More Call for King to Quit

Global Politics

In Spain more and more people are openly calling for King Juan Carlos to step down. The Royal Family’s reputation has been damaged in the last couple of years by a series of scandals.