The King may have unearthed a new equine
superstar after his homebred colt Portcullis produced a striking
debut victory at Newmarket, overcoming an early setback to win in
emphatic fashion. The three-year-old, trained by John and Thady
Gosden and ridden by Ryan Moore, made a slow and awkward start in
the mile-long Wood Ditton Maiden, leaving him several lengths
adrift of his rivals in the early…
The King is to serve as patron of a newly
established charity created in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth
II, as part of commemorations marking what would have been her
100th birthday. The organisation, known as the Queen Elizabeth
Trust, will provide funding to…
Buckingham Palace has appointed Rhiannon
Mills as communications secretary to King Charles III and Queen
Camilla, in a move that brings one of Britain’s most experienced
royal broadcasters into the heart of the monarchy’s media
operation. Ms Mills, 46, will leave her…
A growing share of the British public
believes that King Charles III should not travel to the United
States for an official visit later this year, according to new
polling that reflects unease over the current political climate.
Research conducted by YouGov suggests that 46 per cent of adults in
Great Britain think the proposed state visit ought to be called
off. By contrast, 36 per cent…
Could the Commonwealth be about to gain a new member? Unexpected royal visit sparks speculation
9th March 2026
Could the tiny principality of Monaco one
day become part of the Commonwealth? The question was quietly
raised in royal and social media circles after Prince Albert II of
Monaco made a rare appearance at the Commonwealth Day service in
London, joining members of the British…
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has
urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to cancel the King’s planned
state visit to the United States, accusing Donald Trump of waging
an “illegal war” in the Middle East. The monarch is scheduled to
travel to the US in April…
Scotland’s rugby heroes not only crushed
French Grand Slam dreams at Murrayfield – they also produced a
memorable royal encounter. Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu,
celebrating Scotland’s stunning win in the Six Nations, went in for
a hug with Princess Anne while collecting the Auld Alliance Trophy.
The princess, ever formal, opted instead for a handshake, leaving
commentators and fans…
The Duke of Edinburgh has sent a message
of encouragement to Britain’s Paralympic athletes as they prepare
to compete at the Winter Games in Italy. Prince Edward, who has
served as patron of the British Paralympic Association for more
than two decades, wished Team GB…
Prince Michael of Kent attends Crufts as wife Princess Michael ‘bedridden after stroke’
7th March 2026
Prince Michael of Kent has been seen
carrying out a public engagement despite reports that his wife,
Princess Michael of Kent, is seriously ill after suffering a
stroke. The 83-year-old royal travelled to Birmingham to attend the
opening of the world-famous Crufts, where…
Rumours about the imminent end of one
reign and the beginning of another are as old as monarchy itself.
And yet, every few months, they resurface with renewed certainty:
this time, we are told, it really is about to happen. The latest
version claims that King Charles III will soon step aside and that
Prince William will take the throne within months. Here we go
again. These whispers tend to…
