The King has quietly scrapped a long
standing tradition behind the closed walls of Buckingham Palace.
According to the Sunday Times, His Majesty has removed the
long-standing all-white dress code at the private tennis courts of
Buckingham Palace. For decades, the palace courts – which are
located in the gardens of the palace – have upheld an unwritten
rule echoing the more famous…
The second week of Wimbledon got off to a
regal start on Monday, with the King of Denmark joining guests in
the Royal Box. King Frederik was greeted on centre court with a hug
and a kiss on the cheek by the Duchess of Edinburgh who also took
her place for the sporting…
Carole and Michael Middleton visit Wimbledon and there's a very royal greeting for them as they take their seats
7th July 2025
Carole and Michael Middleton attended the
eighth day of Wimbledon on dayy 8, joining an illustrious line-up
in the Royal Box. Although the Princess of Wales has yet to attend
the Championships so far this year, it is hoped that Her Royal
Highness may make an appearance…
She is best remembered by tennis fans for
her graceful presence on Centre Court, a quiet figure in a pale
suit handing out trophies at Wimbledon with a reassuring smile. But
behind the scenes, the Duchess of Kent was much more than a
ceremonial figure. In a remarkable display of kindness and quiet
diplomacy, she once played a key role in reuniting tennis legend
Martina Navratilova with her mother…
The King has entrusted his sister-in-law,
the Duchess of Edinburgh, with an emotional task on his behalf. As
revealed by Buckingham Palace on Saturday, the Duchess will be
visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina on a solo tour of the Balkan state.
Her Royal Highness will be…
Buckingham Palace has revealed that the
Duchess of Edinburgh will undertake a solo tour of Bosnia and
Herzegovina in the coming days. The visit, which will take place
from Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th July 2025, will be
Sophie’s first visit to the Balkan…
Wimbledon’s Most Human Moment: How The Duchess Of Kent's Compassion Comforted A Broken Champion
4th July 2025
Wimbledon has always been about more than
just tennis. The Championships are steeped in history, tradition,
and emotion – but perhaps no moment better encapsulates the human
heart of the tournament than the sight of the Duchess of Kent
consoling a tearful Jana Novotna on Centre Court in 1993. It was
the women’s singles final, and the young Czech player had come
agonisingly close to victory…
For many, the Duchess of Kent is
synonymous with the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, with the duchess
formerly handing out the prizes to the winners. The Duchess of
Kent, or Katherine Kent as she prefers to be known, has become a
rarely seen figure in the British Royal Family…
The King has granted the Prince and
Princess Of Wales major new powers, as he appoints them grantees of
Royal Warrants. This significant expansion of their royal duties
means William and Catherine are now able to grant warrants to
companies that supply goods or services…
The need to be ‘fiscally disciplined’ is
the reasoning behind The King’s decision to decommission the Royal
Train according to Buckingham Palace – a mode of transport that
dates back to Queen Victoria. In a cost cutting exercise, His
Majesty plans to have the Royal Train out of service by 2027. In a
briefing, Buckingham Palace revealed the state of the royal
finances…
