It was the day when the queen of the court met the future Queen. And if new US Open champion Emma Raducanu thought the Duchess of Cambridge would be a pushover, the royal soon proved her mettle. The 18-year-old tennis prodigy declared that she was ‘very impressed’, adding: ‘Her forehand …
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Lady Louise Windsor has been tipped to be the slimmed down monarchy’s ‘secret weapon’ who could ‘continue the royal family’s legacy’. The 17-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex, who recently stepped into the spotlight for a BBC documentary about her late grandfather, could become a valued member of …
Read More »Inside Mel Greig’s new life after the royal prank scandal: Former radio host works for PR company
Mel Greig made headlines and faced plenty of scrutiny for her part in the tragic 2012 royal prank scandal. And in the years since, she has rebuilt her life and moved forward after resigning from 2DayFM in 2013. The 38-year-old now works for PR agency BrandiT, based on Queensland’s Gold …
Read More »Meghan Markle channels Michelle Obama’s inauguration outfit in New York
Meghan Markle took a page out of Michelle Obama’s stylebook on Friday when she stepped out in New York in a monochromatic maroon suit — a look strikingly similar to the much-lauded outfit the former First Lady wore to President Joe Biden’s inauguration. The Duchess of Sussex, 40, donned a …
Read More »Husband who suffocated his wife before he hanged himself had posted letter to Royal Mail
Husband, 81, who suffocated his wife with plastic bag before he hanged himself had posted letter to Royal Mail confessing to murder with ‘Ring 999’ written on envelope, inquest hears David Arnold, 81, had killed his wife Christina, 71, by placing a bag over her head The retired draughtsman then …
Read More »Are Harry and Meghan getting security from the Secret Service?
One of the burly bodyguards escorting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle around New York City has claimed to work for the Department of Homeland Security. The bodyguard, dressed in a smart grey suit and black wingtips that had been resoled with comfortable sneaker soles, was spotted outside the Carlyle Hotel …
Read More »SARAH VINE: Kate, a class act who can be the monarchy’s rock
As Shakespeare said, some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em. Prince Philip was in a sense all three, a man born into the Greek royal family yet denied his birthright; someone who had to work hard to carve out his status in life; …
Read More »DOMINIC SANDBROOK: An unapologetic celebration of royal pageantry and patriotism
Great royal occasions — and make no mistake, the funeral of Prince Philip was a very great occasion indeed — are always charged with historical meaning. For the senior members of the House of Windsor, this was above all a poignant personal farewell. I defy even the most strident republican …
Read More »Kate Middleton was dignified and composed as she arrived at the castle alone
Kate Middleton is poised to step up in the family: Duchess of Cambridge was dignified and composed as she arrived at the castle alone and chose an outfit that was ‘elegant but not overstated,’ fashion experts reveal Kate Middleton was ‘consciously styled’ to mourn Duke of Edinburgh’s passing Donned chic black …
Read More »Herald honoured by his role in Prince Philip’s funeral
Herald who proclaimed Prince Philip’s styles and titles as his coffin was lowered into the royal vault reveals sense of ‘honour’ for being part of a ‘moment of history’ Thomas Woodcock, 69, has been Garter Principal King of Arms since 2010 He is the principal member of the royal household …
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