On April 18, 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, in what has since become the ultimate princess bride moment. Her gown, designed by American costume designer Helen Rose, epitomised timeless romance and sophistication. The high-neck, long-sleeved bodice was crafted from antique Brussels lace, adorned …
Read More »Moment Lewis Hamilton was refused entry to Wimbledon’s royal box after breaking same strict protocol as Pippa Middleton
Wimbledon is a competition steeped in tradition – and sometimes you can fall on the wrong side of it. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and as such, Wimbledon likes to cling to its quaint practices. There’s an official five-page guide to queueing, a strict all-white dress …
Read More »How Kate Middleton dealt with her split from Prince William – from partying all night and gaining a naughty nickname with her sister Pippa to rowing at 6am
Catherine, who was known as Kate Middleton to her peers, first met William at the University of St Andrew’s in 2001. Ten years later, she was walking down the aisle at Westminster Abbey to marry her Prince. Their love story is often held up as the epitome of fairytale romance – …
Read More »Royal expert CHARLES RAE reveals the little-known details behind Prince William’s long-awaited proposal to Kate Middleton
The world has been captivated by two people, William and Catherine, for the last 14 years. Now, as the Prince and Princess of Wales are parents to three children – George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6 – the family is the heart and most definitely the future of the British …
Read More »Get the royal look… at less than regal rates: ELIZA SCARBOROUGH reveals outfits loved by the royals that are on sale now – from Kate’s iconic Self Portrait midi dress to Zara’s stripy Rebecca Vallance outfit
The royals are known for their impeccable fashion sense, seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary style. While their wardrobes often feature high-end pieces, their favourite outfits are hitting the sale with discounts as high as 65 per cent off. You can get your hands on Kate Middleton’s iconic Self Portrait dress that …
Read More »Where did the royal children go to school?
It might seem obvious that children in Royal Family would attend one or other of the most prestigious schools in the country. That, after all, is how aristocrats tend to do it. Today there is mounting speculation that nine-year-old Prince George will eventually go to Eton. Yet until comparatively recent …
Read More »The skies are grey – but it must be summer because the espadrilles are out! And even royal women are wearing them…
Inexpensive, functional and easy-to-wear, there’s nothing much regal about the humble espadrille. But if millions find the braided sandals impossible to ignore in the holiday season, the same applies to the royals – who seem to choose even for formal occasions (and when the sun is hiding). Sophie, the Duchess …
Read More »Royal hen and stag dos – from Princess Diana being ‘arrested’ to Meghan Markle’s Soho House party
It is difficult to imagine members of the Royal Family conforming to the wild traditions of the stag and hen do, with their obscene costumes and heavy drinking. But royals have enjoyed their last days of freedom with as many antics as any other bride or groom-to-be. Some young royals …
Read More »Meghan Markle’s UK connections before she met Prince Harry – including daughter of Charles’ friend
She famously claimed to have never looked up her husband Prince Harry online before their first date. But back in 2016, Meghan Markle already had several connections to the UK’s then most eligible bachelor. In the years preceding her relationship with Prince Harry, the mother-of-two, 41, appears to have befriended …
Read More »Princess Eugenie’s new mum tribe! Baby boom in royal’s well-heeled circle means plenty of advice
She gave birth to her first child two months ago, but it appears Princess Eugenie won’t be learning the ropes alone as she’s surrounded by friends who have recently given birth or are pregnant. The Queen’s granddaughter, 31, welcomed her son August on February 9 with husband Jack Brooksbank – …
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