The Yorks

Prince Andrew urged to 'fight allegations with every ounce of energy'

The Duke of York has been urged to fight back over allegations made in US court documents in which a woman claimed she was forced to have sex with him whilst she was still a minor. Professor Alan Dershowitz, professor of law at Harvard University – who is also named in the US court papers, said that the allegations made against him by the woman were a “pattern of made up stories” targeted at…
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British Royals

The Duke of Wellington dies at the age of 99

The Duke, just shy of his 100th birthday, died in his home at the Stratfield Saye Estate in Hampshire, where he was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Charles Wellesley, The Duke’s eldest son, now immediately succeeds his father’s title at the age of 69, becoming the 9th Duke of Wellington. In just a few months time, it will be the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in which the…
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Spain

Spain’s Princess Cristina to stand trial

This is the first time in Spain's history where a member of it's Royal Family has been put in the dock to face trial. The historic decision comes after relentless investigations conducted by Spanish authorities that has plunged The Royal Family into a deep…
British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

A Royal Festive lunch: Royal Family members gather at Buckingham Palace

[getty src=”460592570″ width=”594″ height=”334″] The Duke of Cambridge alongside the Duchess of Cambridge were in attendance as waiting crowds attempted to get a glimpse of them. Prince George arrived separately with his nanny a bit later. Upon departing, William, Kate, George and their nanny left together. The young Prince’s Uncle Harry arrived alone at the palace and gave the…
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Prince & Princess of WalesState & Ceremonial

Prince William awards OBE to Damian Lewis

Homeland, described the honour as a huge surprise. #459612394 / gettyimages.com Lewis’s performance as Major Richard Winters in the 2001 second film Band Of Brothers made the British-born actor a huge success. Speaking after investiture ceremony, Lewis said: “I was stupefied, I had no idea, so it was a big, big surprise.” “I remember when I heard I was being awarded it, it was a little…
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