The announcement by the Palace last week that the Princess of Wales will not be present for the traditional rehearsal of Trooping the Colour was not a particular surprise. As much as I am sure she treasures her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards and would have loved to …
Read More »How Princess Diana’s mother was ‘not cut out for maternity’: Frances Shand Kydd – who died 20 years ago today – left her husband and children for wallpaper tycoon, leading to troubled relationship with her royal daughter
On what would have been her 88th birthday in January, Charles Spencer paid a loving tribute to his mother. The historian, 60, remembered Frances Shand Kydd with ‘love and gratitude’ as he took to social media to post a selection of newspaper cuttings – including one announcing the birth of his …
Read More »From Princess Charlotte’s sell-out birthday dress to Prince George’s iconic outfit: British designer behind brand favoured by William and Kate for their children reveals how royal connection has boosted sales
When Rachel Riley first saw nine-month-old Prince George wearing her Sailboat Smocked Dungarees, she couldn’t have foreseen the fame that would follow. George was accompanying his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014 when he wore a total of four outfits from …
Read More »The royal love palace: How Birkhall is ‘as close as it comes’ to being Charles and Camilla’s marital home and has hosted more than one royal honeymoon (including the King and Queen’s)
It was once described by King Charles as ‘a unique haven of cosiness’. Birkhall, on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, was the holiday home of the Queen Mother and has long been a favourite of His Majesty. So it is no surprise that one source said it is ‘as close …
Read More »Revealed: 85% of MailOnline readers believe Royal Family members should have to carry out National Service
Some 85 per cent of MailOnline readers believe Royal Family members should have to carry out National Service after Rishi Sunak revealed plans to revive the scheme. Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte could be forced to undertake the scheme when they turn 18 amid claims that the royals …
Read More »Get well, Kate! Palace is flooded with ‘tens of thousands’ of get-well-soon cards and gifts for the Princess of Wales as she continues cancer battle
By Rebecca English Published: 19:26 EDT, 27 May 2024 | Updated: 04:16 EDT, 28 May 2024 Buckingham Palace has been inundated with ‘tens of thousands’ of get well soon cards and gifts for the Princess of Wales, following her brave admission that she is undergoing cancer treatment. It is understood …
Read More »Minister refuses to rule out future king George and other royal princes and princesses being called up for National Service when they turn 18 amid row over Rishi Sunak’s election pledge to make teens spend a year in the military or do unpaid weekend work
Young royals including the future king George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis would be expected to do National Service alongside regular teenagers when they turn 18, a senior minister suggested today. Anne-Marie Trevelyan said ‘the vast majority of our young people’ would be expected to turn out for the mandatory …
Read More »Should the Royal Family be made to do National Service? Vote in our poll as minister refuses to rule out Prince George, Louis and Princess Charlotte being called up
Questions around whether the royal family should be made to partake in National Service have arisen after Rishi Sunak announced plans to revive the scheme. Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte will be expected to undertake the scheme when they turn 18, with details confirming that there will be …
Read More »As Cressida Bonas employs Meghan’s hairdresser for ‘fringe-tastic’ do – the stylists behind the most iconic royal looks, from Kate’s wedding ‘demi-chignon’ to Princess Anne’s ‘beehive’
The Royal Family is expected to maintain perfect poise on every occasion. Their role involves numerous rules and traditions, including strict adherence to etiquette and styling choices. So it’s no wonder that royal women have tended to rely upon a select group of trusted hairdressers, often establishing a close working …
Read More »Queen Mary puts on united front with King Frederik on Amalienborg Palace balcony as she matches in pink with mother-in-law Queen Margrethe for her husband’s birthday
King Frederik and Queen Mary put on a united front as they appeared on the Amalienborg Palace balcony for the monarch’s birthday today. The father-of-four is celebrating his first birthday since he ascended the throne today and greeted crowds of royal fans who had gathered outside the residence. For the occasion, Mary …
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