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A royal love story: India's first out gay prince and his American husband

Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.

A Queer History of The Royal Court

Could an openly gay queen or king rule the United Kingdom?

13 LGBTQ+ British Royals in History

Historians have pegged several as likely members of the community, and in the 21st century at least one is out and proud.

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Casey McQuiston's 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Still Making History

On the second anniversary of their best-selling novel, McQuiston discusses Trump, escapism, and the possibility of a spinoff.

15 Gay Romances of the Renaissance Era

Some of the greatest thinkers, artists, and royals in European history had same-sex relationships.

'Red, White, and Royal Blue,' the Gay R-Rated Rom-Com, Debuts Key Art

The film is out on Prime Video on August 11.

'Red, White & Royal Blue' author Casey McQuiston’s next book is their 'spiciest' ever

Casey McQuiston is teasing their next novel, The Pairing, which "explores how queer sex can be transformational and affirming."

'Red, White & Royal Blue' is Finally Getting a Film Adaptation

Tony Award winner Matthew Lopez will direct the queer rom-com for Amazon Studios.

Crowd Cheers for Canadian Navy's Gay Homecoming Kiss

Master Seaman Francis Legar became the first member of the Canadian Navy to kiss someone of the same-sex, Corey Vautour, as part of the ceremonial homecoming tradition. 

How Elizabeth II taught a Black trans woman to survive in the Trump era

Opinion: The legacies of royal women—from Queen Elizabeth II's stoicism to Queen Elizabeth I’s defiance—remind us of our ability to rise, reclaim our narratives, and inspire change in a world desperate for resilience and hope, argues Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

'One Last Stop' Is the Inclusive Romance Novel Queer Readers Deserve

"To me, [One Last Stop] is an Unbury Your Gays book," says author Casey McQuiston.

This Bear of a Hate Preacher Has a 'Sodomite' Fixation

Pastor Aaron Thompson also calls the LGBTQ+ community "a bunch of freaks" sentenced to death and eternal damnation.

Casey McQuiston's bisexual rom-com 'The Pairing' will make you hungry

McQuiston talks to The Advocate about their latest romance novel, eating their way through Europe, the Red, White & Royal Blue movie sequel, and more.

Divas in the drawing room: The 'Gilded Age' drag cameo you might have missed

In an age of dukes and debutantes, the real queens were celebrities in their own right, performing in private clubs—and occasionally on HBO.

Pastor Who Lauded the Killing of 'Queers' Resigns Due to 'Sins'

Texas minister Donnie Romero had reportedly patronized sex workers and used marijuana -- but did not renounce his hateful views.

Playing for both teams: 6 LGBTQ+ spies from history

From the world wars and Red Scare to the fight for Irish independence, here are some queer spies worth knowing.

32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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The U.K. Is Celebrating Pride With a Rainbow Progress 50p Coin

The flamboyant new currency represents 50 years of celebrating Pride in the U.K.

Gay Cruise Forbids Making Sexually Explicit Content on Its Ship

Videos taken onboard past cruises had become popular online.

Queen's Gay Footman Quits After Demotion for 'Courting Publicity'

Ollie Roberts, the first openly gay footman, resigned after a royal pushback to his media attention.