A year ago today, King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth II as monarch and was crowned in a regal ceremony inside Westminster Abbey. King Charles’ Coronation was watched by more than 20 million people in the UK and millions more around the world, yet today, His Majesty wishes to mark …
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Lady Louise Windsor beamed as she arrived at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in style on the final day of the four-day event. The 20-year-old royal, who had been working as an official at the event over previous days, was free to enjoy the final day as a spectator as …
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When she was born at Kensington Palace on May 1, 1964, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones was seventh in the line of succession. Weighing 6lb and 2oz, she was the first direct descendant of a sovereign in 145 years – since Queen Victoria’s birth in 1819 – to have been born at …
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By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail Published: 18:49 EDT, 25 April 2024 | Updated: 19:16 EDT, 25 April 2024 Harry insists that the US is now his residence but specialist expatriate law firm Blevins Franks warns of the pitfalls: ‘HMRC will look for any indication that you see Britain …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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’. …
Read More »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 …
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