It is remembered as one of the most shocking events to hit the Royal Family in modern times. Yet the loss of Princess Diana in 1997 was not the first unexpected – or indeed shattering – royal death the Windsors suffered in the 20th-century. Two popular members of the family, …
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Lady Susan Hussey, the former lady-in-waiting to the late Queen Elizabeth II, appears to be well and truly back in the fold after she was spotted chatting to the King at Royal Ascot. Lady Susan, who was once referred to as Her late Majesty’s ‘head girl’ and was kept on …
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This week in royal history marks one of the most momentous battles in British history. On June 14, 1645, King Charles I’s forces were defeated at the Battle of Naseby by troops led by Oliver Cromwell and Thomas Fairfax. It was a victory which marked the beginning of the end …
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King Charles is famously relying on a slimmed-down monarchy, and there’s no doubt that the Duchess of Edinburgh is right at the heart of his plans for the future, a royal expert has claimed. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK magazine the mother-of-two has the ‘common touch’ thanks to …
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Today she is an integral part of the Royal Family – a girl from the Home Counties who won Prince William’s heart and the warm affection of the nation. To some, Kate Middleton now represents of the future of British monarchy itself. At 41, the Princess of Wales has spent …
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Since becoming a member of the Royal Family in 2011, the Princess of Wales has been trusted with some of the Windsors’ most valuable jewellery. From the wedding set – or parure – of Queen Victoria’s daughter-in-law to treasured pieces given to the Queen by her beloved father, it seems …
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Sarah Ferguson has showered her daughter Princess Beatrice with praise for wearing her tiara to Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Saif’s royal wedding in Jordan earlier this month. The Duchess of York, 63, shared her thoughts in a recent episode of her lifestyle podcast Tea Talks With Sarah. …
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This week in royal history saw not one but two first-time overseas visits by British monarchs. The one that is better remembered began on June 7, 1939, when King George VI visited the United States accompanied by his wife Queen Elizabeth. The royal couple were warmly welcomed by hundreds of …
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Whether it’s speaking German at a Berlin banquet, wearing grass skirts in the Pacific or traying out traditional Caribbean dance moves, Royal tours are rarely short of variety. Perhaps it is understandable, then, that when it comes to their own holiday destinations, the Royal Family favours predictability, returning to the …
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The King today presented Royal Victorian Order honours to Royal Naval personnel who played a key role in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral procession – including a heavily pregnant sailor. Charles, 74, personally presented around 150 servicemen and women with their medals at a special parade at Windsor Castle. The outdoor ceremony has …
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