Perhaps because he is the baby of the Windsor family, Prince Edward has usually remained in the shadow of his older siblings. But as he celebrates his 61st birthday today, royal watchers are starting to notice that the once periphery member of The Firm has stepped up in the past …
Read More »Which brother do Americans prefer – Prince William or Prince Harry? Interactive graphic reveals what the USA really thinks of the Royal Family, and the results may surprise you
Although they signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, to sever all ties to Britain – including the monarchy – celebrity-obsessed Americans cannot get enough of the Royal Family. Through fairytale weddings, messy divorces and devastating deaths, US royal watchers have been invested in it all. Around 23million …
Read More »Princess Beatrice’s new baby Athena is officially the lightest ever royal newborn! Here we recall the wide variety of shapes and sizes that Windsor babies have come in at over the last 100 years
It’s one of the very first questions when a newborn arrives: ‘how much do they weigh?’ And when Princess Beatrice announced the birth of her new daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, on Instagram, she was happy to share the news that she tipped the scales at just 4lbs 5oz. Her tiny …
Read More »Sophie turns 60! A look back at the Duchess of Edinburgh’s top 60 looks that defined royal elegance
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 …
Read More »Edward and Sophie were the Harry and Meghan of their day but after their private careers became a well-publicised disaster, they rejoined the family and knuckled down to turn the public’s view of them around – could the Sussexes now follow their lead?
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 …
Read More »Inside the biggest royal rows at Christmas: From banned board games to dog fights as 45 family members descend on Sandringham this year for the biggest-ever annual festivities
Most of us know that when a family comes together for Christmas, there are bound to be arguments, and the Royal Family is no different. Despite the Windsors dressing in expensive gowns and dinner jackets when they sit down to be served dinner by a small army of servants, they have …
Read More »Why Duchess Sophie became a ‘second daughter’ to the late Queen and received special honour never given to Diana or Fergie, royal expert reveals
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 …
Read More »The day Sophie Wessex was 15 minutes from death after losing nine pints of blood: As Lady Louise Windsor turns 21, we look back at the terrifying story of her birth and how close it was to becoming a royal tragedy
Lady Louise Windsor has been tipped as the Royal Family’s ‘secret weapon’ due to her classic ‘English rose’ appearance, academic success and interest in the military. The much-longed-for eldest child of Prince Edward, 60, and Duchess Sophie, 59, has just celebrated her 21st birthday as she continues to study English …
Read More »The late Queen’s ‘cuddly yet psycho’ corgis caused carnage in the Royal Lodge and were sent to ‘soft’ Princess Anne for training, new book reveals
Queen Elizabeth’s greatest love was of course Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years – but it’s safe to say he endured stiff competition from her beloved corgis. The Welsh breeds became synonymous with British royalty, proving themselves a steadfast presence during the Queen’s reign. But according to Vanity Fair, …
Read More »The Duke of Kent turns 89! Royal enjoys bagpipe rendition of Happy Birthday at his Kensington home – as his wife, 91, makes a rare appearance by his side
The Duke of Kent has celebrated turning 89 by being serenaded with Happy Birthday on the bagpipes – with his wife by his side. Prince Edward, the oldest working member of the royal family, spent his special day at the couple’s Kensington Palace home, Wren House. He was joined by his son, …
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