British Royals

The King first rode here 46 years ago - now he has celebrated a very poignant winner

The King and Queen have enjoyed a particularly special racing success after their horse Bold Step claimed victory at Plumpton – a racecourse with deep personal connections to both Their Majesties. Bold Step, owned by King Charles and Queen Camilla, won the 1.30pm maiden hurdle at Plumpton on Monday, November 2, giving the Royal couple another memorable result on the racecourse. Sent…
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King caught in political crossfire as Prime Minister accused of putting pressure on him

Kemi Badenoch has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of putting pressure on the King over the prospect of a formal apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. The Leader of the Opposition suggested the Prime Minister risked creating difficulties for the Sovereign by taking positions on an issue which His Majesty has not addressed in the same way. Speaking to Sky News…
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Trooping the Colour security overhaul sparks concerns among military chiefs

The Metropolitan Police is set to significantly reduce its policing presence at Trooping the Colour and other major royal ceremonial events, with a private security company expected to take over the majority of duties. The changes, which are due to come into effect next month, will affect the King’s official birthday parade, gun salutes and the Changing of the Guard. The move comes…
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Royal Family shares rare cockpit photo from King's flight – and there's an unexpected guest on board

The Royal Family has shared a rare glimpse inside the cockpit of the aircraft carrying The King to the Caribbean, revealing an unexpected travelling companion with a deeply touching story. A photograph posted on the Royal Family’s official Instagram account shows a pilot at the controls of the aircraft, surrounded by the array of switches, screens and instruments used to operate the…
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