The Duke and Duchess of Sussex treated their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor to ‘books, building blocks and a ball pit’ for Christmas, according to a royal source. Meghan Markle, 38, and Prince Harry, 35, reportedly ‘couldn’t help’ but spoil the seven-month-old for his first festive big day. Speaking to Us Weekly, the source …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share unseen photo of Archie
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared an unseen picture of baby Archie in a highlight reel of their top moments of 2019. Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, posted the sweet picture tonight, as 2019 drew to a close, choosing Coldplay’s 2003 sombre track ‘Clocks’. The candid snap shows Prince …
Read More »Japan’s royal family beam and laugh as they pose for New Year’s family portrait
The Japanese royal family have posed for a rare family portrait to celebrate New Year, marking the first time that Emperor Naruhito and Emperor Emeritus Akihito have been seen publicly together since the former head of state’s abdication. Emperor Naruhito, 59, can be seen beaming alongside his father, 86, and …
Read More »Home Guard cartoons showing bumbling ‘Dad’s Army’ preparing to fight the Nazis
Humorous paintings of the Home Guard that were censored during the war have come to light and are going on sale. The light-hearted works were produced by artist Gilbert Spencer, who was too old to enlist during the Second World War and so joined the Home Guard in the Lake …
Read More »Diane Abbott’s privately-educated son, 28, is charged with 11 new offences
Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott’s privately-educated son, 28, is charged with 11 offences including exposing himself and attacks on police and NHS staff James Abbott-Thompson appeared at Thames Magistrates Court on Tuesday Charged with 11 new offences including 9 assaults – most on police and medics He also faces count …
Read More »Princess Anne sent a letter of to midwives ahead of the new year, which will celebrate their work
The Princess Royal has expressed her ‘profound admiration’ for midwives in a letter to mark the start of a year-long celebration of the profession. Princess Anne, 69, wrote to the Royal College of Midwives in London on the eve of 2020, a year which has been designated by the World …
Read More »Prince William issues stark warning about the future of the planet
Humanity risks irreparably damaging the Earth with climate change, Prince William warned last night. His dramatic intervention came as Britain recorded its hottest December day and unprecedented wildfires tore across drought-stricken Australia. William said the Earth was at a ‘tipping point’ and humans had just ten years to save the …
Read More »Netflix audiences shun The Crown as the British royal drama fails to make the top ten
The Crown’s third series has failed to make Netflix’s top ten most watched shows of the year – despite having a blow-out budget of £50million. The British royal drama, which returned with an explosive third season last month, was pipped to the post by a number of US-made shows, including …
Read More »Fashion experts reveal their favourite royal looks of the year
The royals showcased glamorous gowns and on-trend day wear this year, with the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex heralded for their sartorial style. But the Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall and even the Duke of Cambridge also received praised for their royal wardrobes. Now some of the internet’s most avid …
Read More »Firm favourite photos: Royal Family’s turbulent 2019 as captured on camera – ‘bumps’ and all
The royal family have experienced a rollercoaster year filled with joyful family experiences, major visits by foreign leaders, momentous overseas tours – and one or two ‘bumpy’ moments that saw them plunged into turmoil. Prince Andrew retired from public life following a catastrophic BBC interview, the Queen welcomed US president Donald …
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