New York, Feb. 5 (ANI): Keira Knightley, who like numerous other citizens of the UK, is excited over the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's yet to be born baby, is less than impressed with the monarchy itself.

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk on the completion of five years of democratic constitutional monarchy in Bhutan, and said the well-being, stability and progress of that country is central to India's vision for the future.

Johannesburg, Dec. 28 (ANI): Africa's last absolute monarchy, Swaziland has not banned the wearing of miniskirts, government spokesperson Percy Simelane has said.

London, Nov. 20 (ANI): Prince William has been voted the most popular royal, as support for the monarchy hits a 20-year high, a poll has revealed.

London, Oct 25 (ANI): An invite to Buckingham Palace is a rare chance to see how the Royalty lives, but for Olympic silver medallist Gemma Gibbons, it was an opportunity to see the monarchy's toilets.

Sydney, June 9 (ANI): Australian support for the monarchy has hit a 25-yr high, a new poll has found.

London, Feb 25(ANI): The BBC has been accused of sparking "propaganda" for the British monarchy following the leak of emails from a documentary-maker, which said no-one who uttered a "bad word" about the Queen would be interviewed.

Bangkok, Dec 8 (ANI): Thailand has jailed an American citizen for two and a half years for posting web links of a banned biography of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.