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Andy Warhol in Iran

Here’s how Andy Warhol ended up in Iran during the Shah’s regime

Arts, Culture & Media

In 1976, artist Andy Warhol travelled to Iran to make a portrait of the queen. It was 3 years before the Shah was overthrown. Vanity Fair’s Bob Colacello went with Warhol and tells the story.

Egypt’s New Strongman: Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Global Politics

The New Latin American Dutch Queen Máxima

Geo Quiz

‘King’s Song’ Not Fit for a King?

Conflict & Justice

Proxy Marriage: International Couples Getting Hitched Online

Arts, Culture & Media

Off With His Head! DNA Connects Louis XVI to Gruesome Relic

DNA evidence has connected a gruesome relic to the execution of the French King, Louis XVI, 1793. The report provokes thoughts on the nature of relics. And power.

A Nigerian Royal ‘Mum’ On The Royal Wedding

We head back to London for some global reaction to the Royal Wedding, to speak with one of the many international Royal famlies who’ve just watched Prince William and Princess Catherine tie the knot.  Yomi Oke  is a member of the Nigerian Royal family, and she happens to also be the mother of our very own Femi […]

The Dress: Fit for a Future Queen?

By now 2 billion people have seen “The Dress” that Kate Middleton managed to keep secret until today.  So what’s the verdict? British fashion designer Caroline Castigliano has experience dressing royals, and is dressing the friends of the happy couple today. She speaks to us from Buckingham Palace.      

Royal Wedding Pomp and Ceremony in Westminster Abbey

The countdown is over: this morning, after months of anticipation, Britain’s Prince William is marrying Kate Middleton.  The wedding is in progress right now.  And all this morning, we’ll be bringing you live updates from both sides of the pond.  We go first to Buckingham Palace where we’re joined by the BBC’s Laura Lynch and Paddy O’Connell.  And for […]

Prelude to a Royal Wedding

The final run-up to Kate Middleton and Prince William’s wedding is in full swing. Are the flowers arranged just so? Is the guest list finalized and the seating arrangement appropriate? We check in with veteran BBC broadcaster Dan Damon, to get a preview of the noble affair taking place Friday.