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Prince Andrew’s Fall from Grace: A Royal Reckoning in an Age of Accountability For a monarchy that has long prized continuity and poise, the decision by Prince Andrew to relinquish the dukedom of York marks an unmistakable rupture. It is not merely a change in a title; it is a public acknowledgement that reputational damage — amplified by decades of media scrutiny, legal settlements and the enduring shadow of Jeffrey Epstein — can no longer be contained behind palace walls. From privilege to pariah The move, framed in…

After 130 years of absence, 26 objects stolen in Benin are finally exhibited at home after being returned by France. The pieces were looted by French soldiers from the Kingdom of Dahomey in 1892 and now take pride of place in the presidential palace. Our team…

In Madagascar, the President of the Republic Andry Rajoelina announced on Tuesday, November 3, during a press conference at the Presidential Palace, that France returned a royal coin adorning the top of the throne of Queen Ranavalona III. A throne where the last sovereign of the Big Islands (who reigned from 1883 to 1897) addressed his people during official events. Since 1910, this royal ornament has…