Juan Carlos’s bad year
His well-documented health problems pale in comparison to an intensifying corruption scandal centred on his son-in-law
Patricia Treble
Patricia Treble is the royal specialist at Maclean’s. In addition to her interest in all things monarchical—from the Queen’s constitutional role to Kate’s flyaway hems—she writes on everything from TV, books and celebrity culture to history and sports trends.
Sexism and the Israeli military
Senior officials are caught on tape making fun of female soldiers
’Downton Abbey’ makes a scene
The British series, which features 20 characters, loves a good Edwardian scandal
Lingua Franca
Staying in the loop is easy with the year’s latest lingo
The tail end of the news
The scenic route An emperor penguin with a serious lack of direction ended up 3,000 km off course in New Zealand. After recovering...
Entrances: Pippa Middleton
Like Kate, Pippa has perfected the “say nothing, keep smiling” strategy
The (other) royal weddings of 2011
There were more than just William and Kate
Acapulco: where inmates run the prison
A pre-dawn visit to the city’s penitentiary uncovers 19 prostitutes, two peacocks, and 100 plasma TVs
Pippa’s got the look
Filled with items that are less than $100 apiece, Pippa Middleton’s wardrobe is easy to emulate
REVIEW: Catherine The Great
Book by Robert Massie