Sandringham House is famous for being the countryside retreat where the Royal Family has been hosting their annual Christmas family gathering for decades. But five years ago today, on January 13, 2020, it was at the centre of the biggest news story in the country for an entirely different reason. The Firm …
Read More »Inside King Constantine’s close relationship with the British Royal Family – two years after his death
King Constantine of Greece shared multiple links with British royals and the two families formed a close relationship that continues as they mark the second anniversary of his death. Tied by both blood and long-standing friendships, Constantine’s connection with the Royal Family was strengthened by his 40 years spent in London …
Read More »Birmingham hospitals declare first critical incident ‘in a decade’ as flu drives up admissions
University Hospitals Birmingham today declared a critical incident because of ‘exceptional demand’. It amounts to a declaration that for now at least all but the most critically ill or injured new arrivals will face an exceptionally long wait for care at the four city hospitals. More than 300 inpatients have …
Read More »Inside the Royal Family’s gruelling 2024 and how it’s overtaken their 1992 crisis – from shock cancer diagnoses, secret finance woes, the Chinese ‘spy’ scandal and TWO embarrassing TV shows about disgraced Prince Andrew
Back in 1992, Queen Elizabeth II endured the lowest point of her reign after a year of royal scandal and turmoil which she famously dubbed her ‘annus horribilis’. Charles was at war with Diana, Andrew separated from Sarah, Anne divorced, Windsor Castle went up in flames and public opinion turned …
Read More »The Royal Family’s favourite TV programmes revealed and why Meghan Markle stopped watching shows like The Real Housewives and others after marrying Prince Harry
The Royals are big fans of the visual arts and all have their preferences when it comes to sitting down in front of the television. Prince William recently shared how he and Princess Kate are watching the eight-part Netflix series Black Doves, which stars Kiera Knightley. While Meghan Markle previously revealed she used to …
Read More »The Queen’s eldest great-grandchild Savannah Phillips turns 14 today and is nearly as tall as her aunt Zara Tindall
She was known for her cheeky antics around her royal relatives as a young girl. But the days of mischief are well and truly over for Savannah Phillips, as she turns 14 today. The late Queen Elizabeth’s eldest great-grandchild could even soon be taller than her aunt, Zara Tindall. Earlier this year, …
Read More »Princess Charlotte could get Princess Anne’s key title after ‘royal crash course’
Princess Charlotte has reportedly been getting a ‘royal crash course’ from Princess Anne – and could eventually take her title. The nine-year-old has made a number of public appearances in recent months, including a notable Wimbledon visit with mum Kate Middleton. Her great aunt Princess Anne was once again crowned …
Read More »Inside the biggest royal rows at Christmas: From banned board games to dog fights as 45 family members descend on Sandringham this year for the biggest-ever annual festivities
Most of us know that when a family comes together for Christmas, there are bound to be arguments, and the Royal Family is no different. Despite the Windsors dressing in expensive gowns and dinner jackets when they sit down to be served dinner by a small army of servants, they have …
Read More »King delivers major blow to late Queen Elizabeth’s favourite chocolate
Cadbury’s, one of the nation’s favourite chocolatiers, has lost its royal warrant – granted as a recognition to firms who supply goods to the household- after more than 170 years The King has decided not to reaward the Royal warrant to Cadbury’s ( Image: Getty Images) Cadbury has lost its …
Read More »Queen bought 1,500 members of staff same £6 Christmas present each year
The Queen used to buy 1,500 members of staff a £6 Christmas present with a personal note each and every year. The late Queen Elizabeth II, who died back in September 2022, has been praised for her generosity after the annual tradition. The Queen would buy £6 Christmas puddings from …
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