It is a scenario that lies more in the
realm of royal drama than modern reality: a monarch dies suddenly,
leaving behind a pregnant consort and a nation unsure of its next
sovereign. Yet this constitutional conundrum is one that has been
anticipated for centuries. British royal succession law, as arcane
as it may sometimes appear, offers a clear and carefully
constructed answer to what happens if…
The King has paid tribute to the Oxford
Centre for Islamic Studies, celebrating four decades of the
institution’s commitment to scholarship, dialogue, and global
understanding. Speaking at a ceremony held to mark the Centre’s
40th anniversary, The King described the…
Her Majesty The Queen has paid tribute to
the crew and families of HMS Astute during a ceremony at HM Naval
Base Devonport to mark the end of the submarine’s first commission.
In a speech, Queen Camilla, who serves as the vessel’s Sponsor,
hailed the achievements of the…
The Princess Royal has been recognised
with a prestigious honour during a visit to the West Yorkshire town
of Huddersfield. Her Royal Highness was awarded an Honorary
Doctorate by the University of Huddersfield in recognition of her
long-standing commitment to the arts, with a particular focus on
fashion and textiles. The presentation took place during the
University’s graduation week, in…
The King has this week continued his
programme of diplomatic engagements, hosting two audiences with
international leaders at Windsor Castle. On Wednesday, His Majesty
received His Excellency Mr Santiago Peña, President of the Republic
of Paraguay, during a formal…
Queen Camilla makes history as the first woman appointed Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom
16th July 2025
Queen Camilla has been appointed Vice
Admiral of the United Kingdom, making her the first woman in
British history to hold this honorary and prestigious military
rank. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Defence, marks a
momentous occasion in the nation’s…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has attended the
Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide,
in Srebrenica, representing The King. The Srebrenica Massacre saw
the genocidal killing of more than 8,000 Muslim men
and boys in the town of Srebrenica during
the Bosnian War. On behalf of The King, Sophie read the
following message: “I am greatly saddened not to be…
The Prince of Wales returned to the
saddle on Friday as he took part in the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal
Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club, helping raise millions for
charitable causes close to the hearts of both himself and the
Princess of Wales. Wearing his customary No.
The Duchess of Edinburgh has arrived in
Bosnia and Herzegovina for the start of a solo three-day tour of
the country. Her Royal Highness’s tour coincides with the 30th
Anniversary of the Srebrenica Massacre – the
genocidal killing of more than 8,000 Muslim…
The Prince of Wales has been replaced as
president of a charity which aims to protect green spaces for
children and sport, although he will remain Patron. Upon Queen
Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, Prince William succeeded his
grandmother as Patron of Fields in Trust – which meant he was both
president and patron. In a move widely seen as sensible, the heir
to the throne has handed…
