When history judges a monarch, it
remembers the Crown; but rarely remembers the person standing just
behind it. Yet, behind every successful reign is someone the public
seldom sees – the Private Secretary. It is one of the most powerful
jobs in Britain. No elections. No fanfare. No balcony appearances –
but immense influence. As Sir Clive Alderton prepares to step away
after…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has described
the moment he says he was chased by a masked man near his
Sandringham home, as details of the alleged encounter were revealed
during a court hearing. The former Duke of York’s witness statement
was read to Westminster…
King Charles has continued the
long-standing tradition of spending part of every August at the
Castle of Mey, the remote Caithness retreat loved by his
grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. But alongside its
royal history, the castle is also home to one of…
Revealed: The extraordinary step taken so the Queen Mother could enjoy her afternoon nap
6th August 2026
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 King has marked the start of his
annual summer stay at the Castle of Mey by planting a specially
cultivated rose in the gardens of the Caithness estate. King
Charles traditionally spends the first week of August at the Castle
of Mey, continuing a long-standing family…
The Prince of Wales has paid a heartfelt
tribute to celebrated mountaineer and former Royal Marine Nirmal
Purja, who died in an avalanche while leading an expedition in
Pakistan. Writing on social media, William said he was “truly
saddened” by the loss of Mr…
William and Catherine aren't known as the Prince and Princess of Wales today – here's why
1st August 2026
As the Prince and Princess of Wales visit
the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, many royal watchers will notice
they are being referred to by different titles. While they are best
known across the United Kingdom as the Prince and Princess of
Wales, in Scotland the couple are officially styled as the Duke and
Duchess of Rothesay. The title reflects Scotland’s distinct
constitutional and…
Zara Tindall set for high-profile appearance with the future queen of the Netherlands
1st August 2026
Zara Tindall will make a high-profile
appearance in Germany later this month as she joins members of
Europe’s royal families at the opening ceremony of the FEI World
Equestrian Championships. The King’s niece is due to attend the
ceremony in Aachen on 11…
The surprising reason Team England doesn't sing 'God Save The King' at the Commonwealth Games
1st August 2026
As the Commonwealth Games reaches their
penultimate day, spectators watching may have noticed something
unusual during Team England’s medal ceremonies. Instead of hearing
God Save The King, England’s gold medallists are celebrated with
the hymn…
Major accolade for the Princess of Wales as she is crowned Britain's best-dressed person for 2026
31st July 2026
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…
