[ad_1] As Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrates her 85th birthday, there is much to reflect upon. Just over a year ago, the monarch stunned the nation by announcing her decision to abdicate in favour of her eldest son, Prince Fredrik – an unprecedented move in modern Danish history. In January 2024, Queen Margrethe formally signed…
[ad_1] Meghan Markle tried to heal the royal rift by sending King Charles an As Ever gift box, according to US media. The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle brand As Ever went on sale in the US earlier this month, with the entire product range selling out. But Meghan’s biggest fans – and some A-list celebrities –…
[ad_1] King Charles and Queen Camilla have just wrapped up their first major engagement of the year – a state visit to Italy. Coinciding with their 20th wedding anniversary, the visit saw Camilla showcase several symbolic jewellery pieces, including a brooch reminiscent of her wedding bouquet and a treasured necklace once owned by her mother. …
[ad_1] Amid the recent tension coming from Montecito, Prince William and the Royal Family have maintained a dignified silence, following the late Queen’s principle of ‘never complain, never explain’. This approach, ingrained in William’s upbringing, reflects the lessons he learned from his mother, Princess Diana, who emphasised the importance of remaining composed in the face…
[ad_1] Buckingham Palace is on red alert over fears Prince Harry could be writing a second book over his legal battle for security, sources say. The Duke of Sussex last week attended a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, where he claimed the removal of his security in the UK was a…
[ad_1] Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of appeasing Beijing by waving through plans for a new Chinese ‘super-embassy’ in London which will include ‘spy dungeons’ in the heart of the City. Planning documents for the controversial embassy on the site of the Royal Mint buildings include ‘two suites of anonymous unlabelled basement rooms and…
[ad_1] For forty years King Charles has invited a ‘tour artist’ to accompany him, drawing or painting ‘whatever inspires them’ as a unique record of his global travels. But rather than look to Italian greats such as Leonardo da Vinci or Titian for inspiration this week, the monarch decided to commission something with a more…
[ad_1] The royal bodyguard who was with William and Harry on the day Princess Diana died would have been ‘horrified’ at their estrangement, a former colleague told MailOnline today. Graham Craker embraced the role of ‘protector and pseudo-parent’ to the brothers when they were children, especially when they were sent to boarding school and lost…
[ad_1] From the moment Meghan Markle made her debut at Trooping the Colour in 2018, it was clear she was not going to be a royal who quietly blended into the background. Fresh from her wedding to Prince Harry just weeks before, the Duchess of Sussex arrived in an off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera dress in a…
[ad_1] Although it may sound grand, working for the Royal Family has never been for the faint-hearted. The hours are long, the pay is poor and the requirements of the job have caused many seasoned professionals to buckle under the extreme pressure. But one (ex) member of The Firm has faced the recurring accusation that…