British Royals

Who joined the King at Sandringham - and who was missing

The Royal Family gathered in large numbers at Sandringham on Christmas morning as King Charles III led the traditional walk to St Mary Magdalene Church, greeted by crowds of well-wishers lining the estate. At the head of the procession were the King and Queen Camilla, continuing a long-standing royal tradition that has become one of the most familiar images of the festive season. They were…
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Revealed: The secrets behind how the King’s Christmas speech is recorded

For many viewers, the Christmas broadcast appears effortless: a monarch speaking directly to the nation, words and presence perfectly framed. Behind the scenes, however, each address is the result of meticulous planning, careful choreography, and layered symbolism. King Charles III’s speeches, particularly those delivered from unconventional venues like the Fitzrovia Chapel or in 2025…
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Revealed: A first look at The King's 2025 Christmas broadcast

King Charles III will deliver his fourth Christmas broadcast away from his royal residences, continuing a trend that has marked his early reign. This year, the address was filmed inside the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey, the same site where Charles was crowned in 2023. The choice of setting reflects a central theme of the broadcast: pilgrimage. Westminster Abbey has long been a place of…
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British Royals

Serious questions are raised over suspect emails sent from Balmoral

Freshly released documents connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein include an email referring to the Royal Family’s summer stay at Balmoral, once again drawing the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor into renewed scrutiny over his past associations. Among the latest tranche of papers is an email sent to Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, from an address using the alias “The Invisible…
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