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 …
Read More »Which blue-blooded wild-child survived a kidnap attempt – and is now the nation’s favourite royal? This former Olympian turns 73 today…
Today she is known as one of the the hardest-working and – according to one recent poll – the most popular member of the Royal Family. As the Princess Royal, she plays a key role supporting the monarchy alongside her brother the King. Princess Anne’s no-nonsense approach to the job, …
Read More »Where did the royal children go to school?
It might seem obvious that children in Royal Family would attend one or other of the most prestigious schools in the country. That, after all, is how aristocrats tend to do it. Today there is mounting speculation that nine-year-old Prince George will eventually go to Eton. Yet until comparatively recent …
Read More »George and Charlotte, the great royal double act: How they remind us of a young Charles and Anne
They’re already a famous double as their latest command performance made clear, whether it was waving cheerily to the crowds or punching the air together in delight when Carlos Alcaraz overcame Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men’s final. George and Charlotte and not he only prince and princess double act …
Read More »Explained: Why Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips do not have titles and are not working royals
It is a question that is often asked – why do Princess Anne’s children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips not have royal titles? They are, just as Prince William and Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, grandchildren of the late Queen. But unlike their cousins, Peter, 45, and Zara, …
Read More »Who is the Royals’ favourite Royal? When it comes that 1000-watt smile, there’s only one answer!
Who is the Royals’ favourite Royal? When it comes to lashings of friendly good humour and that 1000-watt smile, there’s only one answer! After an undistinguished start as a royal, she became close to the late Queen For all the latest Royal news, pictures and video click here By Lucia …
Read More »But which Royal dresses are the most hotly searched by brides-to-be in need of inspiration?
The Coronation has sent clicks for royal wedding dresses soaring, says a new study. Searches have shot up by more than 1000 per cent and for weddings by more than 500 per cent as the public embraces romance and nostalgia. A spokesperson for Karen Millen, which compiled the figures, told The …
Read More »Lady Sarah Chatto joins King Charles in royal procession at Ascot
Lady Sarah Chatto was spotted among the elegant guests who made their way to Royal Ascot this afternoon. The 59-year-old daughter of the late Princess Margaret opted for a pastel yellow ensemble as she sat in the royal procession for Ladies Day at the Berkshire racecourse. The rarely seen royal …
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