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Why the royals call their fathers ‘Papa’: Centuries-old term has been used by Edward VIII, Charles and now George, Charlotte and Louis for William – but expert says it is a ‘class thing’

For centuries, it has just been the done thing: the royals call their father’s ‘Papa’. The 11-year-old Princess Elizabeth did it in adorable fashion when she wrote for her mother and father an account of their 1937 Coronation.  King Charles referred to his father Prince Philip as ‘my dearest Papa’ …

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Time to be royal! Watch bearing the Queen’s cypher and coat of arms that was one of 50 made for Palace staff to mark monarch’s Platinum Jubilee is set to fetch up to £5,000 at auction

By Ed Holt Published: 02:06 EDT, 11 June 2024 | Updated: 03:38 EDT, 11 June 2024 A limited edition watch that was one of 50 given to members of the royal household to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee could sell for up to £5,000. The luxury Bremont Supermarine S300 timepiece …

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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 …

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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 …

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Prince Andrew is seen riding his horse at Windsor – after King Charles revealed plans to cancel royal events that could ‘distract’ from the general election

Prince Andrew was spotted on a horse ride around the Windsor Castle estate, a day after his elder brother, King Charles III, announced he will postpone engagements ‘which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign’. The Duke of York, 64, looked contemplative as he rode around the …

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Prince Edward ‘forever grateful’ for ‘overwhelming’ and ‘touching’ support from royal chaplains after death of late Queen – as he recalls ’emotional’ months

The Duke of Edinburgh has said he will be ‘forever grateful’ for the ‘outpouring’ of comfort and support the royal family experienced after the death of the late Queen. Prince Edward, 60, opened up about the death of Queen Elizabeth II while deputising for his brother King Charles as Lord …

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Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret glow as new mothers in previously unseen photos of the royal family – which also include an ethereal portrait of Kate Middleton

Remarkable unseen photos of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret as young mothers are being unveiled to the public for the very first time. The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition, which opens today  at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace, showcases images including the late monarch, her sister, Princess …

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Meet Peter Phillips new ‘girlfriend’: Hero NHS paediatric nurse and who wrote about her journey as a Christian single mother is revealed as the royal’s new romance – just weeks after splitting from his ex

The late Queen’s ‘favourite grandson’ Peter Phillips has seemingly embarked on a new romance with a paediatric nurse and freelance writer just weeks after the end of his previous three-year-relationship.  King Charles’ nephew Peter, 46, was photographed this weekend with NHS hero Harriet Sperling at the Badminton Horse Trials.  Harriet, who is a …

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