The Queen was the picture of elegance today as she stepped out to meet members of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in her first appearance at Windsor Castle following her return to Balmoral. Her Majesty was resplendent in blue as she chatted with members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who …
Read More »Former head of Royal Marines died in suspected suicide following split from his wife
The sister of a senior Armed Forces commander today said her family is ‘devastated’ after the 54-year-old took his own life following a split from his wife and the loss of his dream job leading the Royal Marines. Major General Matt Holmes CBE, who carried Prince Philip’s coffin at his funeral, …
Read More »Prince William is ‘paving the way forward’ for the British monarchy, claims royal author
Prince William ‘has stepped up’ following Prince Philip’s death and is the one ‘paving the way forward’ for the British monarchy – NOT Prince Charles, claims royal author Robert Lacey said Prince William ‘has stepped up’ following Prince Philip’s death British author of Battle of the Brothers made the remarks …
Read More »Lady Louise Windsor is slimmed down monarchy’s ‘secret weapon’
Lady Louise Windsor has been tipped to be the slimmed down monarchy’s ‘secret weapon’ who could ‘continue the royal family’s legacy’. The 17-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex, who recently stepped into the spotlight for a BBC documentary about her late grandfather, could become a valued member of …
Read More »SARAH VINE: Kate, a class act who can be the monarchy’s rock
As Shakespeare said, some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em. Prince Philip was in a sense all three, a man born into the Greek royal family yet denied his birthright; someone who had to work hard to carve out his status in life; …
Read More »DOMINIC SANDBROOK: An unapologetic celebration of royal pageantry and patriotism
Great royal occasions — and make no mistake, the funeral of Prince Philip was a very great occasion indeed — are always charged with historical meaning. For the senior members of the House of Windsor, this was above all a poignant personal farewell. I defy even the most strident republican …
Read More »Kate Middleton was dignified and composed as she arrived at the castle alone
Kate Middleton is poised to step up in the family: Duchess of Cambridge was dignified and composed as she arrived at the castle alone and chose an outfit that was ‘elegant but not overstated,’ fashion experts reveal Kate Middleton was ‘consciously styled’ to mourn Duke of Edinburgh’s passing Donned chic black …
Read More »Herald honoured by his role in Prince Philip’s funeral
Herald who proclaimed Prince Philip’s styles and titles as his coffin was lowered into the royal vault reveals sense of ‘honour’ for being part of a ‘moment of history’ Thomas Woodcock, 69, has been Garter Principal King of Arms since 2010 He is the principal member of the royal household …
Read More »Prince Harry ‘will fly back to LA to be with Meghan tomorrow’, royal sources claim
Prince Harry will fly back to LA to be with his pregnant wife Meghan Markle tomorrow after going for a walk with his father Prince Charles today, royal sources have claimed. In what will be a rare face-to-face meeting between the pair since Harry left the UK for the US, the Duke …
Read More »Princess Eugenie leaves Windsor Castle with husband Jack Brooksbank
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank left the grounds of Windsor Castle for home earlier today after attending Prince Philip’s funeral yesterday afternoon. The Queen’s granddaughter, 31, donned a checked shirt and a pair of sunglasses as she sat in the passenger seat of a car driven by her …
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