International royals

Tourists warned to "be respectful" and wear sombre clothes after death of King Bhumibol

By
14th October 2016
Tourists in Thailand have been warned to be ‘respectful’ following the death of King Bhumibol who reigned over the country for 70 years. The country has started a year of mourning to commemorate the King, who was the world’s longest reigning monarch. All entertainment activities have been banned for 30 days, and tourists who are yet to fly to the country are being advised to…
Read more
International royalsQueen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II becomes world's longest reigning living monarch following Thai King's death

By
13th October 2016
Queen Elizabeth II is now the world’s longest reigning living monarch following the death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol on Thursday. The King, who was 88-years-old when he died, had been on the throne for 70 years. Her Majesty The Queen, who now holds the accolade of world’s longest reigning monarch, has been on the throne for almost 63 years. The Queen’s has broken many records over the…
Read more
Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William sparks controversy as he admits he didn't read all his briefing notes for the Canadian Royal Tour

By
25th September 2016
The Duke of Cambridge admitted on Sunday that he had not read all of his briefing notes which were given to him ahead of his tour of Canada. The briefing notes contain important information about the family’s visit to the North American country, including the itinerary and other arrangements. Some critics have said that the fact William hasn’t read the briefing notes is both ’embarrassing…
Read more
Other

Crowds gather outside Kensington Palace to mark 19 years since Diana's death

By
31st August 2016
Crowds gathered outside Kensington Palace this morning to pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, who died 19 years ago in Paris. Mourners have visited the gates of Kensington Palace every year since Diana’s death in 1997, with a mass of floral tributes being left. On 31 August 1997, Diana died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident in the Pont de l’Alma road tunnel in…
Read more