Royal News

Heartbreak for Duke of Kent as his closest aide dies aged 63

The Duke of Kent is marking his 91st birthday while grieving the death of a long-serving member of his household. Prince Edward’s Private Secretary, Nicholas Piers Turnbull, died on September 16 at the age of 63. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been made public. Mr Turnbull had worked for the Duke since 2019 and accompanied him on a number of official engagements. He…
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British Royals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has entered a legal club last seen in 1649

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s decision to challenge search warrants connected to his arrest has drawn an extraordinary historical comparison – to the trial of Charles I almost four centuries ago. The former Prince Andrew is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police and the Central Criminal Court over warrants issued shortly before his arrest in February. According to the…
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European Royals

Why Prince Albert is being urged to cancel Monaco’s famous yacht show

A campaign has called on Prince Albert II of Monaco to cancel the annual Monaco Yacht Show, arguing that the event is incompatible with his public stance on climate change. The petition, addressed directly to the Prince of Monaco, criticises the event over what campaigners describe as the environmental impact associated with superyachts and private aviation. The campaign claims that the show…
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European Royals

The heartbreaking reason the Danish King and Queen have made a secret visit to Australia

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have secretly travelled to Australia for a private memorial service for the Queen’s late father, Professor John Donaldson. The Danish Royal House confirmed on Wednesday that the King and Queen are attending the private service in Hobart, Tasmania, following their journey from Denmark. A brief entry was added to the official royal diary confirming…
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