Royal News

The Princess of Wales makes celebrated return to Royal Ascot in carriage procession with Prince William

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17th June 2026
The Princess of Wales made a celebrated return to Royal Ascot on Wednesday, taking part in the traditional Royal Procession alongside the Prince of Wales for the first time in three years. Catherine, who last attended the Berkshire race meeting in 2023, rode with Prince William in the second carriage alongside the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon as thousands of racegoers lined the…
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British Royals

Milestone Week for Duchess of Gloucester Begins with Royal Ascot Celebration

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16th June 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester congratulated the connections of Great Barrier Reef after the colt stormed to victory in the Coventry Stakes on the opening day of Royal Ascot. The presentation carried added significance for the Duchess of Gloucester, who celebrates her 80th birthday later this week. The royal couple met winning owner Coolmore, trainer Aidan O’Brien and jockey Wayne Lordan…
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European Royals

Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son sentenced to four years in prison

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15th June 2026
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of rape and a series of other offences following one of the most closely watched court cases in recent Norwegian history. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was convicted by Oslo District Court of two counts of rape, domestic abuse and several additional offences involving multiple…
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British Royals

Farewell to a royal confidante: Lady Pamela Hicks funeral held in Oxfordshire

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14th June 2026
Senior members of the Royal Family were unable to attend the funeral of Lady Pamela Hicks after the service coincided with Trooping the Colour, the King’s official birthday celebrations in London. Lady Pamela, one of the last surviving links to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and a close friend of both the late Queen and Prince Philip, was laid to rest on Saturday at St Bartholomew’s Church…
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