British Royals

Former royal aide reveals the heartbreaking reason Prince William was never allowed to follow Harry into Afghanistan

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25th June 2026
Prince William was repeatedly prevented from serving on the front line in Afghanistan despite determined efforts to secure his deployment, according to a former senior royal aide. Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who served as principal private secretary to both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, has disclosed that he fought unsuccessfully to allow William to follow his younger brother into…
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Buckingham Palace suspends Changing of the Guard due to emergency warnings

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23rd June 2026
The traditional Changing of the Guard ceremonies at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle have been suspended for several days this week as the Household Division implements measures to protect soldiers, military working horses and members of the public during the forecast heatwave. In a statement issued ahead of the week beginning 22 June, the Household Division said the expected excessive…
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After a week of agony and disappointment, King and Queen chase elusive Royal Ascot win

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19th June 2026
The King and Queen will bid to end their wait for a Royal Ascot winner when they saddle two runners on Friday, with Warrant Holder and exciting juvenile King’s Prize both set to carry the royal colours. After a week of highs and lows, Their Majesties will be hoping Friday finally brings the breakthrough they have been seeking at the Royal Meeting. Tuesday began in bitter disappointment…
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One race, two milestones and a royal presentation: Why Royal Ascot will never forget this day

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18th June 2026
The King and Queen took centre stage at Royal Ascot on Thursday afternoon as they presented the Gold Cup to the connections of Scandinavia following one of the most dramatic renewals of the race in recent memory. Their Majesties arrived in the parade ring to loud applause after witnessing a pulsating finish in the meeting’s showpiece event, with the Aidan O’Brien-trained four-year-old…
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