- The new ruler of Saudi Arabia, following the death of King Abdullah, is Salman bin Abdul Aziz.
- The Dauphin is the heir apparent of a French king.
- The 5 main stars in the Southern Cross are Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Epsilon.
- Canada’s Transport Minister is The Honourable Lisa Raitt.
- Dame Judi Dench plans to mark her upcoming 80th birthday with a tattoo of an Indian symbol.