British Royals

Purpose over pageantry: How Sophie has become the Crown’s most effective diplomat

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22nd August 2025
While the royal spotlight often drifts toward palace intrigue or the antics of its more outspoken members, a quieter revolution is unfolding within the House of Windsor. Its architect is not the King, the Prince of Wales, or even the indomitable Princess Royal – but Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.Buckingham Palace confirmed this week that Sophie and her husband, Prince Edward, will embark…
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British Royals

Prince Philip's use of the F-word resurfaces

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18th August 2025
It has been ten years since the late Prince Philip made headlines after a video of him swearing at a photographer went viral.As new claims are made about the Queen Elizabeth’s husband’s salty language, we take a look back at that moment in 2015.It was during a photocall whilst meeting some World War Two veterans where Prince Philip’s patience wore then.At the event…
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Will Prince George Reign as King George VII? Royal Tradition Leaves Room for Change

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15th August 2025
With King Charles III now firmly established on the throne, attention is beginning to shift toward the generations to come – and, inevitably, toward Prince George, the second in line to the throne. While it is widely assumed he will one day become King George VII, royal tradition suggests the reality could be more nuanced.When a new monarch accedes, they are entitled to choose their…
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Canada, Bosnia, and Beyond: What Sophie’s 2025 Royal Tour Calendar Says About the Future of the Monarchy

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12th August 2025
While the royal spotlight often drifts toward palace drama or the headline-grabbing antics of its more outspoken members, a quiet revolution is underway within the House of Windsor – and its architect is not a king, a prince, or a future queen. It’s Sophie – the Duchess of Edinburgh.Her 2025 royal tour calendar reads less like a ceremonial to-do list and more like a foreign…
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