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This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective, reimagined by its creative director, British fashion designer Daniel Fletcher. For the first time, the participating designers were unveiled in a live show during London Fashion Week, as Ascot makes history by joining the British Fashion Council as a …

By REBEKAH ABSALOM Published: 02:14 EST, 4 February 2025 | Updated: 02:14 EST, 4 February 2025 Royal handbags have long been a symbol of elegance and refinement, carried by women of distinction throughout history.  From exquisite leather designs to intricate beaded creations, each bag tells its own captivating tale.  But …

It’s no surprise that The Duchess of Edinburgh has worked her way up in the Firm, becoming one of family’s trusted senior royals and often referred to as a ‘secret weapon’. Sophie, 60, has become a household name over the years, evolving from a behind-the-scenes royal to appearances front and centre stage, …

Since marrying into the Royal Family in 1999, the Duchess of Edinburgh has become one of the monarchy’s most beloved figures.  Sophie, a former PR consultant, first met Prince Edward in 1987 at Capital Radio when he was dating her best friend.  But it was love at second sight, as the pair …

The Duchess of Edinburgh has revealed that she was determined ‘not to tread on toes’ when she first joined the Royal Family. On Wednesday, Sophie visited L’Arche, a south London community of people with learning disabilities and their supporters and Community Shop Lambeth, a ‘social supermarket’ tackling food poverty.  It marked her last …

They were a young couple who wanted to be ‘half in, half out’ of the Royal Family but struggled after their plans ran into difficulties, causing them to be lampooned by the press.  No, not Prince Harry and Meghan, this is the story of the late Queen’s youngest son Edward and …

The personal relationships between members of the Royal Family are always shrouded in a veil of mystery. Despite what royal experts and authors would have you believe, no one really knows what goes on behind the closed doors of the Palace. But one of the biggest clues for royal watchers …

Anya Hindmarch’s must-have accessories have been spotted on numerous members of the Royal Family, from the Princess of Wales to the Duchess of Sussex. Among these, the Maud clutch stands out as a firm favourite.  Handmade in London using traditional techniques, this exquisite clutch can be personalised with an embroidered monogram or …

The Royal Family make fashion headlines – good and bad – wherever they go. However, these style choices are rarely made alone.  Professional stylists have become an essential part of shaping their image.  Some have been so successful that they’ve styled multiple generations of royals – for instance, the Queen Mother’s former …

Since marrying into the Royal Family 25 years ago, the Duchess of Edinburgh has proven herself to be one of the Firm’s key players – averaging over 100 engagements a year and becoming a champion for women’s rights. But yesterday, the royal mother-of-two, 59, stepped up to the plate in …