It’s a royal ‘what if’. What if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? The possibility of a different royal line taking the throne lingers in an alternative history. But another intriguing possibility is highlighted as new papers about the moment that changed the monarchy forever are revealed. Could another royal brother have been declared monarch in place of Edward VIII?
We all…
A is for Anne but why did the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family?
The answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the arrival of another princess. In August that…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will host the Emperor and Empress of Japan on a State Visit in early summer.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will make their long awaited visit at some point in June.
They will stay at Buckingham Palace with Their Majesties for the…
The Duke of Edinburgh takes the lead during poignant Anzac Day service
25th April 2024
The Duke of Edinburgh joined commemorations for Anzac Day in London.
The event serves as a national day of remembrance for both Australia and New Zealand and marks the anniversary of the start of the First World War Gallipoli landings.
The Duke joined the dawn service at London’s New Zealand Memorial. Following the service, he attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at…
The Princess Royal visits Household Cavalry after incident which saw frightened horses loose in London
25th April 2024
The Princess Royal has visited the Household Cavalry at their barracks in Knightsbridge after soldiers and horses incurred injuries in an incident which saw several animals bolting through London.
The horses were spooked by building noise and broke free on April 24th.
A piece of history sees an evocative reimagination of Queen Elizabeth to summarise her record breaking reign
25th April 2024
Summing up the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II is hard but a brand new sculpture aims to provide a lasting reminder of Her Late Majesty.
A seven-foot bronze statue depicting the late monarch as a young woman was unveiled outside the local library on what would be her…
The Prince of Wales has been made the Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. The appointment was confirmed by Buckingham Palace in a statement on 23 April with several new honours for members of the Royal Family.
The Royal Order of the Bath is a military order dates back to the eighteenth century; King George I created the order on 18 May 1725. The name references the ritual…
Lady Gabriella Windsor moves into Kensington Palace following tragic death of husband
24th April 2024
Lady Gabriella Windsor has moved into Kensington Palace two months after the tragic death of her husband, Thomas Kingston.
The 43-year-old previously shared a house with Mr Kingston in Notting Hill, however, she has now moved back in with her parents, Prince and Princess…
Lady Marina Windsor has opened up about her relationship with her grandfather, the Duke of Kent, in a new interview.
Speaking to Hello!, Lady Marina described her 88-year-old grandfather as an “amazing man”.
The 31-year-old socialite said: “I love my…
The King has made the Princess of Wales a Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour.
The Order was founded in 1917 by King George V and recognises contributions to public service as well as to the arts, medicine and science.
It is the first time a member of the Royal Family has been appointed to the Order in its history.
Buckingham Palace announced the honour on St.
