He is inextricably tied to Diana’s personal history in ways much more intimate than her former husband Charles – but James Hewitt also had a special bond with their children for a time. Charles and Diana’s marriage was plagued by infidelity on both sides during the 11 years they were …
Read More »
As the late Queen’s cousin and eldest confidante, Lady Elizabeth Anson shared an intimate relationship with Her Majesty like no other. For several years, the details of their lengthy phone calls and private dinners remained shrouded in secrecy. But, following her death on November 1, 2020, poignant revelations by journalist and …
Read More »
As future King and Queen Consort of England, Prince William and Kate Middleton are well versed in playing by the Royal rulebook. Yet in an indication of their seeming commitment towards embracing a new, modern era of Monarchy, the Royal couple chose to break one historic custom during the christening of …
Read More »
Her desire for a fairytale wedding and the chance to live ‘happily ever after’ earned Kate Middleton the nickname ‘Princess in waiting’ at school. And starting her studies at St Andrews University at the same time as Prince William allowed her to fulfil that fantasy – as she met Prince William in September 2001 and they …
Read More »
The wife of a prominent member of the Royal Household sobbed in court after she narrowly missed losing her driving licence for using her phone behind the wheel. Kim Todd, 59, was spotted picking up her mobile while sitting in traffic in a £60,000 Land Rover on Lower Richmond Road, …
Read More »
After losing his mother at just 15 years old, Prince William has spoken about the importance of keeping Princess Diana’s legacy alive. He has done this by supporting the causes she championed, such as child bereavement and homelessness. Gyles Brandreth, a close friend of Prince Philip, even went as far …
Read More »
The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was a historic moment watched by an estimated 1billion people around the world. London was a blanket of red, white and blue as a million well-wishers came together to catch a glimpse of the new bride and groom. As Kate made her way …
Read More »
It’s not every day that the public receives a glimpse of the Prince and Princess of Wales showing their affection for one another. However, the future king and queen have shared a behind the scenes glimpse from yesterday’s glittering state banquet on Instagram where they were holding hands. Kate and …
Read More »
Princess Diana and Sarah, Duchess of York, were once close friends, sharing regular lunch dates and were dubbed the Merry Wives of Windsor by the press. Even before entering the royal fold, they ran in the same social circles and met as children as their mothers went to school together. …
Read More »
Joining the Royal Family as an ‘outsider’ himself, Prince Philip could understand the challenges Princess Diana was facing. Diana and Philip – or ‘Pa’ as he was known to his daughter-in-law – exchanged a series of letters in 1992 through which the Duke of Edinburgh attempted to counsel the Princess, signing …
Read More »