From Prince Harry and Meghan’s media woes to Prince Andrews’ Jeffrey Epstein connection: Here are the top royal moments of 2019.
Author: Maria Puente, USA TODAY
R. Kelly charged with using bribes, apparently to marry 15-year-old Aaliyah in 1994
Already facing multiple sex-crime charges in four cases in three states, R. Kelly was hit with a new bribery charge over his 1994 marriage to Aaliyah.
R. Kelly: Chicago judge sets tentative trial date for September 2020, pushes for progress
Facing multiple sex-crime charges, R. Kelly could be tried in three courts in two states in a six-month period of 2020, if tentative trial dates hold.
Trump, first lady mingle with the queen and royal family members at palace NATO reception
President Donald Trump and Melania were happy to mingle with Queen Elizabeth, Duchcess Kate and more at a party for NATO leaders at Buckingham Palace.
Prince Andrew’s accuser shares sex allegations in BBC sit-down: It’s ‘a story of being trafficked’
Prince Andrew says he doesn’t remember her but Virginia Roberts Giuffre spent an hour with the BBC trying to jog his memory about her sex allegations.
Prince William heads to Persian Gulf for visit spotlighting his growing diplomatic profile
Prince William is off to Kuwait and Oman on Dec. 1 for a four-day official Persian Gulf visit that will show off his growing diplomatic profile.
Harvey Weinstein loses effort to toss his New York sex-crimes case
Harvey Weinstein’s trial in New York on sex-crime charges will go ahead in January, now that he’s lost his latest effort to dismiss the case.
Melania Trump gets boos, some cheers during Baltimore speech to students on avoiding drugs
Melania Trump is rarely dissed during her public events but Baltimore students booed her during a speech at a youth summit there on drug abuse.
Bill Cosby interview: He expects to serve full 10-year sentence rather than say ‘sorry’
It was Bill Cosby’s first prison interview in which he said he expects to serve full sentence rather than say sorry.
Prince Andrew stepping back: What does it mean for the royal family?
After his controversial Jeffrey Epstein interview, Prince Andrew is canceling himself from royal duties, maybe permanently. Will it quell critics?