The Duke of Kent is celebrating a
remarkable milestone as he marks 50 years as Chancellor of the
University of Surrey. The Duke was officially appointed to the role
on 17 July 1976, succeeding Lord Robens, who had served as the
university’s inaugural Chancellor. Over the five decades since his
appointment, the 90-year-old Duke has maintained a close
relationship with the university…
King Charles has formally approved the
removal of two former politicians from the Privy Council after both
requested their names be taken from one of Britain’s oldest
constitutional bodies. Official Orders made “At the Court at
Buckingham Palace” on 8 July confirm…
Zara Tindall was once again among the
familiar faces at Wimbledon this week, but eagle-eyed royal fans
may have noticed she was not seated alongside Queen Camilla and
other members of the Royal Family in the famous Royal Box. Instead,
Zara and her husband, Mike Tindall…
Excitement builds as King Charles could finally achieve what his mother last managed 48 years ago
10th July 2026
The King and Queen could be on course for
a first St Leger victory since Queen Elizabeth II’s famous triumph
with Dunfermline after Point Of Law enhanced his Classic
credentials with an impressive success at Newmarket. The John and
Thady Gosden-trained colt, owned by Their Majesties, landed the
Group Three Bahrain Trophy on the opening day of the July Festival,
immediately strengthening hopes…
A Range Rover driven by Queen Elizabeth
II has gone on sale for £125,000, offering royal enthusiasts the
chance to own a vehicle personally used by Britain’s
longest-reigning monarch. The 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE Station
Wagon was supplied new to the late Queen…
For many tennis fans, the Duchess of Kent
will forever be associated with Wimbledon. For more than three
decades, she was the familiar face presenting trophies to the
champions on Centre Court, becoming one of the tournament’s most
recognisable royal figures. Although…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has delighted
fans of The Archers by making a surprise cameo appearance in the
long-running BBC Radio 4 drama. Sophie, a self-confessed fan of the
programme, appeared as herself in Thursday evening’s episode, which
was broadcast during the show’s 75th anniversary year. The Duchess
secretly recorded her role at the BBC’s Mailbox studios in
Birmingham in May…
The King has approved the appointments of
two of the country’s most senior judges, marking a significant
change at the top of England and Wales’ judiciary. Sir Colin Birss
has been appointed Master of the Rolls, the second most senior
judicial office in England and…
Amid the Harry drama, Prince William couldn't have picked a more amusing place to visit this week
9th July 2026
Prince William’s first official visit to
Hastings came on a day that royal watchers couldn’t help but find
amusing, with the Prince of Wales carrying out engagements in the
historic East Sussex town while his younger brother, Prince Harry,
dominated headlines for very…
Queen Camilla surprises pub-goers with unexpected stop for a roast beef sandwich and Percy Pig ice cream
9th July 2026
Queen Camilla surprised customers at a
village pub this week by dropping in unannounced for lunch in a
place that holds a special place in her heart. Her Majesty visited
The Half Moon in Plumpton, East Sussex, on Tuesday, enjoying a rare
roast beef sandwich with a ginger beer before finishing her meal
with an unexpected choice – a scoop of Percy Pig ice cream. The
surprise visit left…
