Even today, it ranks as one of the most bizarre pieces of royal television ever to be broadcast. It’s A Royal Knockout featured senior member of the Royal Family wearing fancy dress and playing silly games with celebrities, a spin off from the BBC’s long-running Saturday night game show. Devised …
Read More »Captain Mark Phillips turns 75 today. Who is he, and what was his part in the scandal that brought sadness to the heart of the royal family?
When Princess Anne married Captain Mark Philips at Westminster Abbey – on colour TV! – they set the template for many royal marriages to come, and the public lapped it up. Anne, then 23, was at the height of her glamour while 25-year-old Mark Phillips, was every inch the dashing …
Read More »Meghan Markle was ‘keen to show her support as Prince Harry’s cheerleader’ at the Invictus Games – but instead she made him seem ‘like a spare part’, experts tell PALACE CONFIDENTIAL
Meghan Markle was ‘keen to show her support as Prince Harry’s cheerleader’ at the Invictus Games this week – but instead she made her husband seem ‘like a spare part’, royals experts have claimed. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, reunited with the Duke, who turns 39 today, at a glitzy hotel party …
Read More »Harry and Meghan’s rift with Charles, William and Kate sparks Invictus Games row: Veterans question if Sussex stand-off has cost them more support from royals
Prince Harry’s deep rift with his family is casting a shadow over the Invictus Games, veterans ‘caught up in the royal crossfire’ have claimed. The Duke of Sussex’s time with the Army in Afghanistan inspired him to launch the sporting event in 2014 but the Prince and Princess of Wales were …
Read More »Kate Middleton shows her playful side on a royal visit to Hereford with Prince William – after revealing she has to miss out on some activities due to her injured hand
The Princess of Wales met another little boy called George today as she joined Prince William on a joint engagement to Hereford. The mother-of-three quipped it was ‘nice to meet another George’ as she cooed over the baby son of Sam and Emily Stables, founders of the mental health charity …
Read More »Meghan Markle shows off her touchy-feely side as she breaks royal convention offer hugs to Invictus Games attendees
The Duchess of Sussex once confessed she has ‘always been a hugger’ – and today proved no different for the very affectionate Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, proved her love of a hug by embracing attendees while enjoying the games in Dusseldorf, Germany. The mother-of-two has been all …
Read More »Royal fans go wild over the playful moment Prince William WINKS at Kate Middleton during podcast appearance
The Prince and Princess of Wales have sent fans in a frenzy over their latest flirty display during a surprise podcast appearance. Prince William, 41, and Kate Middleton, 41, appeared together on the latest episode of Mike Tindall’s podcast The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, which was released on …
Read More »Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joins King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral church service ahead of first year anniversary of late Queen’s death
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak joined royals at a church service in Balmoral this morning, as the nation prepares to mark a year since the Queen died. Following the motorcade of royal cars to Crathie Kirk in the Scottish Highlands, the Conservative Party leader arrived for the traditional church service in an …
Read More »How low should you go? Iconic royal curtsies over time – from Princess Charlotte to Sarah Ferguson and Meghan Markle. (Not everyone gets it right…)
Do you scoop or bob? Or must it be conducted with deepest humility and drama? The royal curtsy is a bit of a minefield, particularly for newcomers. And over the years there have been some memorable attempts at this traditional acknowledgement – effective at times, ridiculous at others – as …
Read More »Senior royals gather for first summer holiday break at Balmoral since Queen’s death: Charles and Camilla are joined by Prince William, Kate, Andrew, Edward, Sophie and the Queen’s lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey as they attend church
The Royal Family today gathered at church in Balmoral as they enjoy the first summer break at the royal estate since the Queen spent her final days there before her death a year ago. As the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing approaches, all senior working royals were seen going …
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