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• 1 Conquering Canada the Cambridge way
  Wherever they go the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge win over those they meet with their charm. The rapturous reception they've received across the Atlantic is testament to their universal appeal. But...

• 2 A rapturous welcome for the star team
  The thousands who had assembled to get a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess in Ottawa on Thursday were not disappointed. Poised and confident, the royal couple thrilled the crowds with warm, heartfelt gestures,...

• 3 The people's Prince: William reaches out to flood victims in Australia
  Sometimes it's the smallest gestures that mean so much. The scene could hardly have been more touching as Prince William comforted a woman whose home and farm were destroyed in the floods in Grantham,...

• 4 A spectacular welcome for the Queen in the ancient desert kingdom of Oman
  Such is the regard for the British monarch in Oman, Sultan Qaboos Al-Alam laid on three days of extravagant events to welcome her and Prince Philip. Not only that. On learning that was the only date...

• 5 Princess Charming: Is Victoria the new queen of hearts?
  Cameras and crowds greet the exuberant royal and her husband wherever they go. This week they worked their magic in Finland Click on photos for gallery

• 6 Chile's president Sebastian Piñera has rocky meeting with the Queen as he tours Europe
  Since the success of the Chilean miners' rescue mission, President Sebastian Pinera has seen his approval ratings at home rocket. And he is clearly enjoying his moment in the spotlight. This week, the...

• 7 Royal photo album: Victoria and her prince enchanted by China's magnificent heritage
  Of course, they have plenty more years of touring ahead. But on their second official visit together - the first was to meet President Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in France - Crown Princess...

• 8 Prince Harry is the star of the show in Botswana as children unveil tribute TV sets
  As a prominent and popular member of the British royal family, Prince Harry is more than used to television appearances; indeed, his current first joint tour with Prince William has already attracted huge...

• 9 Details emerge about Prince William and Harry's dual summer plans
  In less than a month Prince William and his brother Prince Harry will embark on their first joint overseas tour. The popular young royals are heading to southern Africa from June 14 to 19,...

• 10 Japanese royals reminisce with old acquaintances on a trip down memory lane
  In 1953 a shy young prince of 19 visited Canada on his first trip abroad and was delighted by his warm reception. This week, the royal - now Emperor Akihito of Japan - returned, and was keen to retrace...

• 11 Barack Obama discovers likeness of himself in ancient Egyptian tomb
  Eyeing the slim face and protuberant ears of a hieroglyph in the Egyptian underground tomb, Barack Obama exclaimed: "That looks like me! Look at those ears!". Amused, he called his...