Imagine, for a moment, King Charles III
seated at his ornate desk at Clarence House, a bill freshly passed
by the Houses of Parliament before him. His conscience recoils. He
cannot abide the legislation. Perhaps it offends his principles.
Perhaps it challenges tradition. Yet, despite the drama of the
moment, there is only one path open to him: he must sign. The Royal
Assent is no longer a…
How laws are made in Monaco: It is the Prince who has the final word
24th November 2025
Monaco, one of Europe’s last remaining
sovereign principalities, has a legislative process that combines
elected representation with significant monarchical authority.
While the National Council debates and votes on proposed laws, it
is ultimately the Prince who determines…
Constitutional questions arise as Royal Assent Is refused in rare use of monarch’s veto
24th November 2025
In a rare intervention that underscores
the enduring authority of Europe’s remaining absolute monarchs,
Prince Albert II of Monaco has refused to sign a bill that would
have legalised abortion in the principality, abruptly halting a
reform passed by a large parliamentary…
A Princess in her socks: The simple moment that revealed Kate’s down-to-earth charm
23rd November 2025
The Princess of Wales’s ability to put
people at ease has been praised by the broadcaster Roman Kemp, who
has described the strikingly informal way she conducted herself
during a private visit to his parents’ home while working on a
mental-health project. Kemp, who collaborated with the Princess on
a short film highlighting the importance of mental wellbeing and
early childhood, recalled in…
'We’ve gone backwards’: Zara Tindall issues stark warning regarding post-Brexit rules
22nd November 2025
Zara Tindall delivered a powerful warning
about the post-Brexit pressures facing Britain’s equine industry as
she joined her mother, Princess Anne, at the World Horse Welfare
Annual Conference in London on Friday. Appearing together at the
Royal Geographical Society…
At 90-years-of age, the Duke of Kent shows no signs of slowing down as he holds audience at Kensington Palace
22nd November 2025
The Duke of Kent has formally received
the newly appointed Artistic Director of the London Philharmonic
Orchestra, Mr Jesús Herrera, during an audience at Kensington
Palace on Friday morning. The meeting marks the start of Herrera’s
tenure at one of Britain’s leading…
Buckingham Palace 'in fear’ as insiders worry about a royal 'gone rogue'
22nd November 2025
Buckingham Palace is increasingly uneasy
as Sarah Ferguson weighs a series of lucrative proposals for a
televised interview, her first since she lost her courtesy title of
Duchess of York. Broadcasters in the United States are understood
to have put forward offers in the six-figure range, while interest
has also come from networks in the Gulf and the UK. Her team is
said to be assessing the…
The King holds meeting with Rachel Reeves at Buckingham Palace ahead of the highly anticipated budget
22nd November 2025
Buckingham Palace was a fulcrum of
political, military and diplomatic activity on Friday morning as
the King conducted a series of formal audiences. Rachel Reeves, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, was received by His Majesty in the
Palace’s private audience room. The…
Princess Anne underlined her
long-standing commitment to equine welfare on Friday afternoon as
she attended the World Horse Welfare Annual Conference in London,
accompanied by her daughter, Zara Tindall. The event, held at the
Royal Geographical Society, brought together…
Princess Anne is set to bring her
signature compassion to this year’s festive season as she hosts the
annual Christmas celebration for The Not Forgotten Association at
St James’s Palace. The event, which honours injured, ill, and
isolated veterans and serving personnel, is a highlight of the
royal calendar and a testament to the Princess Royal’s enduring
commitment to the armed…
