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^(Also present were Nene Royal's family and Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, who accompanied the Phuket-born America's Got Talent 2026 champion during her royal audience with King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida.)

^(Courtesy :) ^(ThaiPBS) ^(- Eng Subs Available)

^(The royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sri Savarindira, the Queen Mother and principal consort of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn, took place at the Royal Crematorium, Sanam Luang, on April 22, 1956.)

^(Life and Background)

• ^(Royal lineage: She was the 27th daughter of King Rama IV (Mongkut) and a half-sister and wife to King Chulalongkorn.)
• ^(Family tragedy: She lived through immense personal sorrow as all of her biological children, including Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis and Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, predeceased her.)
• ^(Grandmother to kings: She later helped raise and guide her grandsons, who grew up to become King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX).)

^(Public Service and Legacy)

• ^(Thai Red Cross: She served as the President of the Thai Red Cross Society from 1920 until 1955.)
• ^(Healthcare pioneer: She co-founded the Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital in Si Racha, Chonburi, which stands as one of Thailand's oldest medical centers.)
• ^(UNESCO recognition: She is honored by UNESCO as a World Great Personality for her lasting contributions to education, culture, and public health.)

^(Courtesy :) ^(Wikipedia) ^(|) ^(อารมณ์ดี สุขสงบ)

^(Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been crowned the new king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, succeeding King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in August at the age of 34 while receiving cancer treatment in the United States.)

^(The coronation marks the beginning of a new era for the historic kingdom. Selected by the royal Babiito clan’s succession committee, Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma officially assumed the throne during a traditional ceremony in Fort Portal, taking the royal name Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I.)

^(Courtesy : SkyNews)

^(Royal merit making rites marking the 100th day of remembrance for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati held at the Piman Rattaya Throne Hall in the Grand Palace, honoring her life, virtues, and enduring service to the Thai people.)

^(Also attending, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, Princess Ubol Ratana, Her Royal Highness Princess Aditayadornkitikhun, and Thanpuying Sirikitiya Jensen)

^(His Majesty the King lit incense and candles to worship the Buddha image representing the birthday of Princess Bajrakitiyabha. A group of 10 monks chanted prayers. His Majesty graciously designated Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti to light the) ^(khrueang thong noi) ^((set of royal floral and incense offerings) in front of the royal urn, in order for the deceased royal to listen to a sermon and receive the precepts.)

^(The Most Venerable Phra Brahmapundit, the Abbot of Wat Prayurawongsawat, administered the precepts and delivered a Dhamma sermon.) 

^(Courtesy :) ^(Thai PBS Wolrd) ^(|) ^(Thailand Public Relations Department)

^(The Kingdom of Bailundo welcomed Brazil’s Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezes, with ceremonies honoring centuries of ancestral identity. During his speech His Majesty Ekuikui VI reminded the delegation that millions of Afro‑Brazilians trace their heritage to regions like Bailundo, a living bridge between our histories.)

^(The ceremonies in the Kingdom of Bailundo, recognized by Angola’s Ministry of Culture as one of the nation’s most important traditional authorities, showcased dances, speeches, and court rituals that reflect centuries of heritage. I encourage everyone to experience these powerful cultural expressions.)

^(Courtesy:) ^(Governo de Angola) ^(|) ^(Vlogs do Primata) ^(-) ^(Eng Subtitles & Audio Track Available)

^(King Willem‑Alexander, Princess Beatrix and Prince Constantijn travelled to Hitzacker, a small town on the Elbe River in northern Germany, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Prince Claus. The visit took place on 6 September 2026, the exact date of his centenary, and was organised at the invitation of the town, which has long maintained close ties to the Dutch royal family.)

^(What local authorities did not anticipate was the scale of the royal response: just two and a half weeks before the anniversary, confirmation arrived that not one but three members of the Dutch royal family would attend. The announcement was met with enthusiasm in Hitzacker; according to Mayor Holger Mertins,) ^(We cheered when the confirmation came)

^(Prince Claus was born on 6 September 1926 at Gut Dötzingen, an estate near Hitzacker owned by his mother’s family, the von dem Bussche‑Haddenhausen.)

^(Courtesy :) ^(Royal TV - Rick Evers) ^(|) ^(Royal House of The Netherlands)

A landmark in UK–France cultural relations

^(The Bayeux Tapestry, an extraordinary 70‑metre embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest of 1066 has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly a millennium. Loaned by France under a historic agreement, the tapestry is now on display at the British Museum, drawing global attention and symbolizing renewed Franco‑British friendship.)

^(Courtesy:) ^(Riviera Radio)

^(Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Oslo aboard the) ^(Britannia)^(, greeted by huge crowds and her great‑uncle King Haakon VII. She toured Oslo City Hall, honoured Norway’s WWII fallen at Akershus Fortress, and spent time with the royal family)

^(Courtesy) ^(: Ruralor Real)

^(Norway’s royal family attended a memorial service in Asker to honour the late King Harald, who died after more than ten days in hospital. A second service was held at Oslo Cathedral as the nation entered mourning for the monarch.)

^(Courtesy:) ^(DRM News | Yahoo News)

His Majesty the Omukama ⁠of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV

^(The Tooro Kingdom confirmed that His Majesty died at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki described the loss as immeasurable for the Royal Family, the people of Tooro, and Uganda.)

^(Officials noted that the king had been critically ill and receiving medical treatment in the United States, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.)

^(Born on 16 April 1992, King Oyo became the world’s youngest reigning monarch when he inherited the throne in 1995 after the death of his father, King Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III. His coronation at age three placed him in the Guinness World Records as the youngest monarch.)

^(Interestingly current President Museveni, was appointed one of his official guardians, when he was a young boy and ascended to the tooro throne.)

^(Courtesy:) ^(Face2Face Africa | UgandaOnline)

^(Norway has entered a historic moment of transition following the death of King Harald V at age 89. Crown Prince Haakon immediately acceded as) ^(King Haakon VIII) ^(, fulfilling his first constitutional duty by convening an extraordinary Council of State at the Royal Palace in Oslo.) ^(Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra) ^(, joined him at the meeting just hours after Harald’s passing, marking her first appearance as heir to the throne.)

^(The gathering brought together Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and government ministers, who were formally informed of Harald’s death and Haakon’s accession. The new king confirmed he will continue the traditional motto) ^(Everything for Norway) ^(, carried by his father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather. Ingrid Alexandra’s presence underscored the significance of the moment: at 22, she becomes Norway’s first female heir in more than six centuries under the country’s absolute primogeniture succession laws.)

^(Courtesy :) ^(ABC News Australian | Yahoo News Australia | DRM News)

^(His Royal Highness Prince Laurent of Belgium has officially recognised Clement Vandenkerckhove the son from his previous relationship with singer Wendy van Wanten, whom he revealed to the public in 2025. It should be noted this was before his marriage to Princess Claire.)

^(This means that Belgium will have a new Prince according to the constitution, he will have a title , but won't be in line to the throne or carry out official duties. The legal reognition by prince launrent ensures he is a legal heir.)

^(What do you think about the recognition? I personally think its great and hopefully like Delphine, he can have a relationship with his father and his family)

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^(Courtesy:) ^(Royal World Thailand | ABC News Australia)

^(Prince Hisahito honored Hiroshima’s atomic bomb victims during his first solo official trip, offering flowers at the Peace Memorial Park cenotaph before visiting the Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum and joining the Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen.)

^(Courtesy: Nippon Television News Japan | Pattaya Mail | Japan News)

I noticed today you can do round ups 1$ or 5$ for each transaction which gets sent to your nominated savings account.

This would be handy as I've been using my Ubank for daily transactions for the 1K-100K$ competition since March.

Anyone else doing it, I'm only doing to nearest 1$.

Edit : Update to confirm round ups does count towards bonus rate requirements for Savings. Which is good news.

^(Princess Anne’s visit is part of the Play for Change sporting initiative, run by Save the Children Thailand in partnership with the Liverpool FC Foundation. The programme brings together 60 children and youths from Bangkok and Northern Thailand, using football to build confidence, teamwork, and inclusion.)

^(Courtesy :) ^(Associated Press | Scoop)

^(Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the world's longest-reigning living monarch, marked his 80th birthday with a grand ceremonial parade in Bandar Seri Begawan.)

^(Courtesy :) ^(DRM News)