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It is now more than three decades since Prince Edward dramatically quit the Royal Marine training programme. Back in 1987, it had been hoped the Queen’s youngest son might be something of a royal advertisement for our armed forces. When it emerged that Edward’s father, Prince Philip, was Captain General …

It is monumental in sweep, mixing formal dignity with vast scale and, even today, unmatchable glamour. This famous black and white panorama by photographer Bert Hardy captures the young Queen Elizabeth at the Paris opera house, the Palais Garnier, on her first state visit to France in April 1957. It …

For all the portraits, busts and fine furniture, I have no doubt that it will be the personal stuff which lingers longest in the public’s memory. As in any stately home, it is the tell-tale signs of family life — a wedding photo, perhaps, or even a trampoline in a …

King Charles made his most significant appearance since his cancer diagnosis on Easter Sunday. He was joined at the traditional church service at Windsor Castle by a select few members of the Royal Family. The service was stripped back, with fewer Royals than normal. Notable absences included Catherine, Princess of …

Princess Anne’s son has shared a rare insight into his mother’s ‘home time’ in a new interview. Speaking to Sky News Australia, Peter Phillips fondly discussed the Princess Royal’s fondness for being with her loved ones amid a hectic schedule which sees her turning around ‘overseas trips in 24 hours’. …

Back in 1992, Queen Elizabeth II endured the lowest point of her reign after a year of royal scandal and turmoil which she famously dubbed her ‘annus horribilis’. Charles was at war with Diana, Andrew separated from Sarah, Anne divorced, Windsor Castle went up in flames and public opinion turned …

The Princess of Wales spoke of the ‘huge shock’ of being diagnosed with cancer in an emotional video, but if there’s one person who can relate to what she’s going through it’s her father-in-law King Charles.  The monarch, who announced his own cancer diagnosis in January, shares a close bond …

Prince William was cheered as he returned to royal duties today just hours after the first footage of Kate Middleton since her abdominal surgery emerged, putting to bed febrile conspiracy theories about her health. The Prince of Wales ploughed on with the day job in Sheffield to further his aim to help …

The first footage of Kate Middleton since her abdominal surgery should squash wild conspiracy theories about her health, royal sources said today.  The Princess of Wales was smiling and looked spritely in the spring sunshine with her husband Prince William in a video that will delight millions in Britain and around …

As newlyweds, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had what their courtiers regarded as a thoroughly modern marriage. In July 1949, two years after their wedding, they moved into Clarence House, which had been refurbished with the extravagant gadgetry and luxuries that the Duke of Edinburgh desired. These included everything from …