It’s traditional to use champagne to christen a new ship – yet the Princess of Wales officially named HMS Glasgow on Thursday by smashing a bottle of local Scottish whisky against its hull. Kate, 43, was joined by her husband, Prince William, to conduct the traditional naming ritual at the BAE Systems’ shipyard in …
Read More »How did a would-be assassin of Queen Victoria avoid the death penalty and become an Australian journalist? New Mail podcast follows the long history of deadly plots against Britain’s most famous monarch
On the latest episode of the Mail’s ‘Queens, Kings & Dastardly Things’ podcast, Royal biographer Robert Hardman and historian Kate Williams look back at the 7 assassination attempts survived by Queen Victoria, the most of any monarch in history. Prince Albert, Victoria’s husband, once asked of his often-targeted wife: ‘What’s …
Read More »How Queen Letizia’s wedding dress became one of the most expensive in royal history – and cost even more than Kate Middleton’s £250,000 gown
Today marks the 21st wedding anniversary of Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI of Spain. The royal couple tied the knot on May 22, 2004, in a glittering ceremony at Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral, where then-Crown Prince Felipe married news anchor Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano. Letizia captivated the crowd as she walked …
Read More »New Kate Middleton wax figure is unveiled by Madame Tussauds London – and it’s extremely lifelike
A new wax figure of the Princess of Wales has been unveiled by Madame Tussauds London. The lifelike model of Kate, 43, joins replicas of her husband Prince William, and King Charles and Queen Camilla in a new scene on display at the popular Baker Street tourist attraction from Thursday. The …
Read More »Kate Middleton’s beloved pink gingham Brora blouse is back in stock for summer – but it’s selling fast
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more By REBEKAH ABSALOM Published: 02:14 EDT, 20 May 2025 | Updated: 02:14 EDT, 20 May 2025 Royal fashion fans, rejoice …
Read More »Kate welcomes grieving parents of teen photographer Liz Hatton who died of cancer aged 17 at Buckingham Palace Garden Party
The Prince and Princess of Wales today met the parents of Liz Hatton, the teenage photographer who captured the hearts of the nation with her brave cancer fight. Kate, 43, re-wore her lemon yellow dress by Emilia Wickstead and a hat by Phillip Treacy as she stood on the terrace …
Read More »Meghan Markle stood back from royal duties while working as unpaid guest editor of notorious Vogue issue, according to royal expert
Meghan Markle’s notorious Vogue cover raised eyebrows for her ‘snubbing’ of the late Queen and apparent ‘dig’ at Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Sussex guest-edited the September 2019 Forces for Change issue of British Vogue which featured 15 ‘trailblazing change makers’ on its cover. It became the fastest-selling issue in the magazine’s 104-year …
Read More »Meghan soundtracks her gushing anniversary post with a song removed from King’s Coronation playlist over band’s ‘anti-monarchy’ views
Meghan Markle’s choice of soundtrack to accompany her wedding anniversary tribute is a tune that was controversially removed from the King’s Coronation in 2023. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, thanked Prince Harry for giving her a ‘lifetime of stories’ as she published a pin-board image full of sweet snaps of the …
Read More »How Meghan Markle broke Royal protocol on her wedding day to Prince Harry, including swearing after the ceremony
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary today, one thing that has remained constant is that they are not afraid to stray from convention. Harry didn’t ask Meghan’s father for permission to marry her, Meghan walked down part of the aisle alone and the ceremony was a …
Read More »How royal daughters have been influenced by their famous mothers’ fashion style – from Kate Middleton to Princess Beatrice
Why let a great outfit be worn only once, especially when it can be shared across generations? This sentiment rings true even for royal families. From the late Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne to Queen Mary of Denmark and Princess Isabella, and Spain’s Queen Letizia with Princess Leonor, shared wardrobes have …
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