Features

Lady Louise and Queen Elizabeth II: their special bond

In the last months of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II shared a very special moment with her youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor. As she attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May 2022, just months before her death, Her Late Majesty beamed with pride as she watched Lady Louise take part in the event. Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Louise’s parents, watched from…
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The husband of a Princess who refused a title from The Queen in an effort to stay ‘common’

Back in April 1963, the country stopped to watch the grand wedding of Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin, Princess Alexandra of Kent, to British businessman Angus Ogilvy. The couple met during a ball at Luton Hoo in 1955, and seven years later, Buckingham Palace announced they were engaged to be married. Despite being the second son of the Earl and Countess of Airlie, Angus was seen as…
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British Royals

The Queen to take on additional duties for The King over Easter

Queen Camilla will take on additional duties usually reserved for the sovereign over the Easter period. Buckingham Palace has announced that Her Majesty will represent The King at the annual Royal Maundy Service, which is this year being held at Worcester Cathedral. At the service, Queen Camilla will distribute specially-minted coins known as Maundy Money to 75 men and women – one for…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla to 'take a break' after leading The Royal Family in The King's absence

Queen Camilla is to take a brief break from royal engagements after filling in for her husband, King Charles III, as he receives treatment for cancer. The 76-year-old consort has been widely viewed as the de facto head of state, leading the nation at recent events, including the memorial service to the late King Constantine II of Greece. The Queen will resume this role on March 11 when she…
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