Cultural Highlights from Around the World: Unveiling Global Stories

Every week, Reuters journalists bring multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the globe. This week's highlights include Buckingham Palace opening its famous balcony to visitors, LGBTQ 'photo weddings' in Japan, a stunning bloom in Chile's Atacama Desert, and more captivating events and discoveries.

Every week, Reuters journalists produce a plethora of multimedia features and human-interest stories from across the globe. This week's selection includes a rare opening of Buckingham Palace's famous balcony to visitors, allowing them a royal experience this summer.

In Japan, LGBTQ couples frustrated by the same-sex marriage ban are celebrating with 'photo weddings,' donning traditional kimonos and formal wear for elaborate photo shoots despite the legal restrictions.

Meanwhile, Chile's Atacama Desert, known as the driest place on Earth, has been unexpectedly blanketed by stunning white and purple flowers following early winter rains, creating a mesmerizing sight in the barren landscape.