When the late Queen Elizabeth II turned
her mind to marking two milestone birthdays in 2020, she reportedly
intended to bestow on them both a significant naval honour. Her
second son, the Duke of York, was due to turn 60 in February, and
her son-in-law, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, would reach 65 in
March. According to royal sources, both men were to be promoted to
the rank of Admiral in…
Sadness after hero dog who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is killed in car crash
19th July 2025
A police dog who took part in the funeral
of Queen Elizabeth II has been killed in a car crash. PD Bert, a
five-year-old springer spaniel, served with Cleveland Police, and
was seconded to London in 2022 to assist with the policing efforts
for the late queen’s state…
The King is seeking a new Housekeeping
Assistant to work at Buckingham Palace. The successful candidate
will not only enjoy the rare privilege of working at the most
iconic royal residence, but will also be afforded the unique
opportunity to live within the iconic walls of…
Mike Tindall is on the hunt for fresh
talent to join the growing team behind his successful podcast, The
Good, The Bad & The Rugby. Launched in 2020, the podcast –
co-hosted by Tindall alongside former teammates James Haskell and
broadcaster Alex Payne – has become a fixture in the UK’s sporting
media landscape, with millions of downloads and a loyal following.
Blending behind-the-scenes…
Excitement builds for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they prepare for Balmoral holiday
17th July 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales are
expected to take their three children to Balmoral Castle this
summer, continuing a cherished royal tradition of spending time in
the Scottish Highlands during the school holidays. Prince George,
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are…
A tireless royal: Princess Anne conducts four engagements in one day with little fanfare or fuss
17th July 2025
The Princess Royal undertook a full slate
of public duties, attending four separate engagements across the
country in a characteristically busy day for the senior royal. As a
tireless advocate of voluntary service and civic organisations, the
Princess began her day by…
The Duke of Gloucester champions Sheffield’s past, present and future during whirlwind tour of city
17th July 2025
The Duke of Gloucester visited Sheffield
on Thursday for a busy and varied day of engagements, marking his
continued support for local industry, community regeneration, and
heritage preservation. Throughout the day, the Duke explored some
of the South Yorkshire city’s most ambitious projects, from
cutting-edge technology to green spaces and steam locomotive
restoration. The Duke’s first…
It is a scenario that lies more in the
realm of royal drama than modern reality: a monarch dies suddenly,
leaving behind a pregnant consort and a nation unsure of its next
sovereign. Yet this constitutional conundrum is one that has been
anticipated for centuries. British…
The King has paid tribute to the Oxford
Centre for Islamic Studies, celebrating four decades of the
institution’s commitment to scholarship, dialogue, and global
understanding. Speaking at a ceremony held to mark the Centre’s
40th anniversary, The King described the…
Her Majesty The Queen has paid tribute to
the crew and families of HMS Astute during a ceremony at HM Naval
Base Devonport to mark the end of the submarine’s first commission.
In a speech, Queen Camilla, who serves as the vessel’s Sponsor,
hailed the achievements of the UK’s most advanced submarine and the
dedication of those who served aboard her. Eighteen years after she
first visited…
