In December 2012, three key members of the Royal Family were absent from the annual Sandrigham Christmas festivities. While Prince Harry was 3,500 miles away fulfilling his RAF duties in Afghanistan, Prince William and Kate Middleton were forced to pull out last minute due to Kate’s severe morning sickness during her first pregnancy …
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Royal staff are expected to maintain a discreet and modest appearance at all times, so when one of King Charles’s butlers arrived for work with a bright orange tan, Grant Harrold was immediately pulled up by His Majesty. The fake tan caused such a stir that Mr Harrold was asked to …
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On April 17, 2021, a solemn Royal Family gathered at Windsor’s St George’s Chapel to bid a heartfelt farewell to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As hearts broke across the world for the late Queen Elizabeth, who was married to Philip for 73 years, sat alone in the pews, it …
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The ‘hottest royal you’ve never heard of’ quietly celebrated his 29th birthday earlier this month, with Alexander Charles Ogilvy set to step into the spotlight next year. The Daily Mail’s Diary Editor Richard Eden reported that Alexander, who is 60th in line to the throne, might ride in next year’s …
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When Meghan Markle married into the Royal Family in May 2018, she quickly had to familiarise herself with the extensive royal protocol a new princess is required to follow. However, just one month after her fairytale wedding to Prince Harry, the new Duchess of Sussex was given a task even a seasoned …
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When Prince Harry announced his plans to wed Meghan Markle in November 2017, he was hopeful that the Royal Family would welcome their joyous news. But the prince was met with a rather curt response from his forthright grandfather, Prince Philip, who issued the stern warning: ‘One steps out with actresses, one doesn’t …
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Throughout Prince William and Kate Middleton’s fairytale courtship from 2001 to 2010, the pair often deliberately sought to keep a low profile. While the couple had previously attended ten of their friends’ weddings, they carefully snuck through the back door in a desperate bid to evade any public attention. But in …
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As Princess Anne’s son – Peter Phillips – celebrates his 48th birthday, there is one key question that is bound to be at the forefront of many royal fanatics’ minds. When will he finally wed his NHS fiancée, Harriet Sperling? The couple, who have been dating since May 2024, officially announced their engagement in July – …
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As a child, I remember being captivated by the glamour of the 2001 film Moulin Rouge!, starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. It introduced me to the iconic song, Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend – and this sentiment certainly rings true in the V&A’s Cartier exhibition. Running until Sunday, 16 …
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Sharing what appeared to be an unbreakable bond with his brother, Prince William would have been keen to build a close relationship with his soon-to-be sister-in-law. But in the build-up to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in May 2018, William’s feelings towards the Suits star gradually began to sour, according to …
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