Prince & Princess of Wales

Catherine celebrates her first birthday as the Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales is celebrating her 41st birthday on Monday – her first as queen-in-waiting. Her Royal Highness is marking the occasion privately in Windsor with her family. This is her first birthday as Princess of Wales, the previous ten taking place when she was Duchess of Cambridge. No portraits or photographs have been released to mark the occasion – these being…
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History

The Duke who was told to miss the Coronation

70 years ago, preparations were being made for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, an event that promised to be one of the great events of the 20th century. However, in the months leading up to the ceremony, courtiers and politicians were working…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William to be the only royal liege man at King Charles III's Coronation as roles for Andrew & Harry are scrapped

The Prince of Wales will be the only member of The Royal Family to be a “liege man of life and limb” at the Coronation of King Charles III. The Sunday Times reports that royal dukes will no longer be required to kneel down before the monarch and pay homage to him at the ceremony. Breaking with tradition, Prince William will be the only royal prince to do so. He is expected to say…
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Greece

King Constantine of Greece in a critical condition following a stroke

Constantine II, former King of Greece, is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a stroke. Greek newspaper Kathimerini reports that the 82-year-old has been in intensive care for a number of days, although is not intubated. The former monarch, who was the last King of Greece, is understood to have limited contact with the outside environment. His family has gathered at his…
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Features

Despite distractions, the future of The Royal Family is in safe hands with the new 'Fab Four' - Camilla, Catherine, Anne & Sophie

It might be the start of a new year, but some things never change. Whether it is political uncertainty, rising taxes, or Harry & Meghan still ‘telling their story’, 2023 promises much of the same as 2022 – the same being true for The Royal Family. Over the years, a small group of royals have continued to fill the gaps left in the royal diary by the departures of the Duke…
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