Charlie Proctor

As King Charles III continues the long-standing tradition of spending part of August at the Castle of Mey, one little-known story from the estate’s royal history recalls how Queen Elizabeth II once intervened to ensure her mother could enjoy uninterrupted afternoon naps. The Queen Mother spent several weeks each summer at the Castle of Mey in Caithness after purchasing the property in…

The Princess of Wales has been named Britain’s best-dressed person for 2026 by fashion and lifestyle magazine Tatler. Catherine, 44, topped the publication’s annual list, reclaiming the number one spot after previously being recognised in 2022. The magazine praised the Princess for her elegant return to public life following her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Describing the…

Sir Clive Alderton has paid an emotional tribute to King Charles and Queen Camilla after announcing that he will step down as the monarch’s Principal Private Secretary next year. In a message to Buckingham Palace staff, the King’s closest adviser reflected on more than 20 years of service to the Royal Household, describing it as “the greatest imaginable honour”. Sir…