British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Meghan Markle heard ditching American pronunciation of 'scone'

During her first visit to Scotland yesterday Meghan Markle surprised eager onlookers by pronouncing ‘scone’ in the British style, the first indication that she might be moving towards British pronunciations now that she’s set to become a permanent resident in the UK. Scottish baker Carolyn Chisholm gifted the bride-to-be heart-shaped potato scones during a walkabout outside…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Prince Charles set to take on more royal duties as he cuts charities to fill in for The Queen

His Royal Highness Prince Charles conducted more than 500 royal engagements in 2017 as he increasingly stepped in to allow The Queen to cut back on her commitments and travel. It’s now been revealed that as part of his taking on more royal responsibility from his mother, Prince Charles will be stepping back from some of his charitable affiliations and work as he approaches his 70th birthday in…
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British RoyalsPrince PhilipQueen Elizabeth IIThe Sussexes

Prince Harry shows Queen and Prince Philip clips of Meghan Markle’s TV show Suits

Courtiers have claimed that Prince Harry sat his grandparents down early in summer this year to show them clips from the cable TV show Suits to showcase his soon-to-be fiancée’s work and to acquaint them with the woman who he is now set to marry next May. A friend of Meghan’s from Los Angeles has revealed that: “The moment helped Harry to show his older family how successful his future wife…
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British RoyalsPalaces & BuildingsState & Ceremonial

Royal Navy sailors will perform Changing of the Guard for first time in history

Next week will see nearly 90 sailors from 45 of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy Ships and establishments perform the first ever Royal Navy Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in London. The sailors have been undergoing extensive training to learn the intricate routines and drill movements needed to execute the historic royal guarding duties and ceremony at The Queen’s official residence. They…
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