Photo: KURITA KAKU/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Meet Japan’s royal family! TheJapanese imperial familyis thought to be the oldest hereditary royal family in the world, dating back as early as 97 B.C. with Emperor Sujin’s reign. The current head of the monarchy is Emperor Naruhito, the 126th emperor who ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne after his father,Emperor Emeritus Akihito, abdicated in 2019. There are currently only 17 members in the royal family. Akihito — the first Japanese royal to abdicate in 200 years — is credited with modernizing the emperor’s role and helping to repair Japan’s reputation on the global stage following World War II....

Megan Thee Stallion.Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic Hottie girls give back! To markMegan Thee Stallion’s 27th birthday on Tuesday, the rapper is announcing the launch of thePete and Thomas Foundation— and she’s giving back in a special way. The foundation is a non-profit organization which generates awareness around campaigns and programmatic activities — while focusing primarily on education, housing and health and wellness, according to a press release. Meanwhile, she is also surprising a senior citizen, a student and a cancer survivor with financial assistance on her birthday....

Photo: 2022 Tyler Mitchell Megan Thee Stallionhas always been a Coach girl. The 26-year-old rapper, tastemaker and fashion trendsetter, has teamed up with Coach yet again – bringing her “Hot Girl” attitude and signature swagger to “That’s My Ride,” the brand’s Spring 2022 Campaign. “I feel like working with Coach is just so nostalgic to me because I’ve been wearing this brand all my life,” Megan tells PEOPLE about what her latest collaboration with the heritage fashion brand means to her....

Surprise! Meghan Marklemade an unannounced appearance at the British Fashion Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday for a special reason: to honor her wedding dress designer – Clare Waight Keller, artistic director of Givenchy – with the British Womenswear Designer of the Year award. “It is such an honor to be here celebrating British fashion and British fashion designers in my new home of the U.K.,” Meghan said to cheers from the audience....

The royal family is ready to party! Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry andMeghan Marklearrived atPrince Charles‘ 70th birthday celebration at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday in style. Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.James Whatling/MEGA (2) Kate Middleton and Prince William arriving at the 70th birthday party for Prince Charles.James Whatling/MEGA Prince William and Kate Middleton.Paul Grover/REX/Shutterstock Meghan and Harry pulled up to the palace in a separate car. The Duchess of Sussex, who is expecting her first child in the spring, also sported a classic updo and diamond drop earrings that she previously wore in Fiji during the couple’s royal tour last month....

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage Meghan Markleand Prince Harry are celebrating Mother’s Day in the U.S. Although Mother’s Day in the U.K. already took place on March 14, Meghan is marking the holiday in her home state of California and honoring a local charity. “In honor of Mother’s Day,Prince Harryand Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are recognizing the work ofHarvest Home, a Los Angeles–based organization that uplifts expectant mothers who are experiencing homelessness,” read a statement on their Archewell FoundationwebsiteSunday....

Meghan Markleand Prince Harry‘s list of follows on Instagram just got wiped down to zero — again! The royal couple arecontinuing their tradition of rotating the accounts they followevery month — and for the month of October they are celebrating “community.” Although Meghan and Harry have over 9.6 million followers on their social media platform — which they launched in April — they’re now asking for suggestions on worthwhile causes and people to follow....

Meghan Markleis opening up about how she’s juggling motherhood and her official engagements on her andPrince Harry‘sroyal tour of Africa. “We’re doing well,” Meghan told reporters following her visit to a local school near Johannesburg where she learned how the charity ActionAid is working toraise awareness and end sexual violence in schools. “I think the schedule — they have been very kind to me, because everything is based around Archie’s feeding times....

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Meghan Markleis proving that you can look good while doing good. The Duchess of Sussex glittered in gold at the 2023Women of Vision Awards: Celebrating Generations of Progress & Powerin New York City Tuesday evening as one of this year’s honorees. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Raymond Hall/GC Images She accessorized her shimmering ensemble with gold and diamond jewelry and a pair of black strappy heels with matching gold accents....

Jessica Mulroneyhas the perfect clap back for online trolls who body shamed her after she posted a swimsuit photo this week from a vacation to the Cayman Islands. “Apparently a picture in a bathing suit is offensive to my career, some followers and my children,”Meghan Markle‘s friend wrote in the caption, referencing some of the trolls’ criticism. “So guess what… I don’t care. Thank you to my strong followers who get it....

Photo: Meghan McCain/Instagram Veterans Dayis deeply personal forMeghan McCain. On Sunday, the co-host ofThe View, 34, paid tribute to her late fatherJohn McCainand thanked all veterans for their service. Thewar heroandlongtime politiciandied in Augustat age 81 ofbrain cancer. “Today on #VeteransDay we remember and honor those who have selflessly served and sacrificed,” Meghan wrote alongside a picture of Sen. McCain in uniform. “Those who have and continue to fight to protect our freedoms in this incredible country of ours....

Bre Payton.Photo: Bre Payton/Instagram Meghan McCain’s husband will honor conservative writerBre Paytonat a funeral service later this month. Payton, a Fox News commentator and writer for The Federalist, died last month following a sudden illness. She was 26. “This is not the news I wanted to be sharing to begin the New Year, but it must be done,”Ben Domenech— who founded The Federalist, an online magazine — wrote on his private Instagram account on Saturday....

The season 30 contestants ofDancing with the Starsare sharing why they signed on to compete and what they hope to get out of it. Ahead of week 2’s performances, PEOPLE has an exclusive clip of all the season 30 stars opening up about their expectations and experiences so far onDWTS. “Dancing with the Starsis something I’ve always wanted to do,” shares Mel C, a.k.a. Sporty Spice, who is partnered with pro Gleb Savchenko....