The King will lead senior members of the
Royal Family at Westminster Abbey as the nation marks Commonwealth
Day with a service designed to underline unity, cultural exchange
and renewed economic ambition across the 56-member association. The
King and Queen will be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales,
the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and the Duke
and Duchess of…
Buried in rubbish for centuries - the exciting breakthrough that proves a lost King existed
4th March 2026
A fragment of Arabic writing recovered
from a long-forgotten rubbish heap in northern Sudan has provided
the first firm proof that a ruler once dismissed as little more
than legend did in fact exist. The document, issued in the name of
the Nubian king Qashqash, was…
Cheltenham Racecourse has announced that
its celebrated Hunters’ Chase at the Festival will be renamed in
honour of Princess Anne marking a tribute to one of Britain’s most
accomplished equestrians. From 2026, the race – long known
affectionately as the…
The Princess Royal was forced to cancel a
planned visit to a North East hospital on Thursday after adverse
weather conditions prevented her helicopter from flying, Buckingham
Palace has said. Princess Anne had been due to travel to
Middlesbrough in her capacity as Patron of the Royal College of
Occupational Therapists. She was scheduled to mark the 20th
anniversary of South Tees Occupational…
US President Donald Trump has commented
on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, describing the
situation as “very sad.” Speaking to reporters on board Air Force
One, Mr Trump said: “I think it’s a shame. I think it’s very sad. I
think it’s so bad for the…
Police conclude their search of Sandringham, but their presence at Royal Lodge continues
19th February 2026
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that
searches at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate, the temporary
Norfolk home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, have concluded.
Meanwhile, searches at Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home of 18
years, Royal Lodge in Windsor…
Thames Valley Police – the force
investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – have released an update
following his release from custody. The former Prince spent 11
hours at Aylsham Police Station after being arrested on Thursday
morning. He has been released under investigation. In a statement,
a police spokesperson said: “Thames Valley Police is able to
provide an update in relation to…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after 11 hours in police custody
19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been
released from police custody following his arrest on suspicion of
misconduct in public office. The 66-year-old former prince was
arrested at 8am on Thursday morning and spent 11 hours in custody.
It is unclear whether…
From today, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is eligible for a free bus pass and £7,000-a-year state pension
19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes
eligible this week for a free bus pass and for a state pension,
having reached the age of 66. On the day he was arrested on
suspicion of misconduct in a public office, the former Prince
Andrew also marked his 66th birthday. In…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested - what happens next and when will he be free to return home?
19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested
on Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He
has not been charged and has consistently denied wrongdoing. The
66-year-old was detained at around 8am at Wood Farm on the
Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Thames Valley Police confirmed the
arrest and said searches were also being carried out at an address
in Berkshire. Legal…
