The King will be accompanied by a senior
gathering of working members of the Royal Family when he leads the
nation’s Commonwealth Day commemorations at Westminster Abbey on
Monday. At his side will be the Queen, whose presence underscores
the importance the Palace attaches to the annual service
celebrating the Commonwealth’s 56 member states and their shared
commitment to democracy…
The King will lead senior members of the
Royal Family at Westminster Abbey as the nation marks Commonwealth
Day with a service designed to underline unity, cultural exchange
and renewed economic ambition across the 56-member association. The
King and Queen will be joined…
Buried in rubbish for centuries - the exciting breakthrough that proves a lost King existed
4th March 2026
A fragment of Arabic writing recovered
from a long-forgotten rubbish heap in northern Sudan has provided
the first firm proof that a ruler once dismissed as little more
than legend did in fact exist. The document, issued in the name of
the Nubian king Qashqash, was…
Cheltenham Racecourse has announced that
its celebrated Hunters’ Chase at the Festival will be renamed in
honour of Princess Anne marking a tribute to one of Britain’s most
accomplished equestrians. From 2026, the race – long known
affectionately as the “Amateurs’ Gold Cup” – will be run as the
Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase. Staged
over the…
The Princess Royal was forced to cancel a
planned visit to a North East hospital on Thursday after adverse
weather conditions prevented her helicopter from flying, Buckingham
Palace has said. Princess Anne had been due to travel to
Middlesbrough in her capacity as Patron…
US President Donald Trump has commented
on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, describing the
situation as “very sad.” Speaking to reporters on board Air Force
One, Mr Trump said: “I think it’s a shame. I think it’s very sad. I
think it’s so…
Police conclude their search of Sandringham, but their presence at Royal Lodge continues
19th February 2026
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that
searches at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate, the temporary
Norfolk home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, have concluded.
Meanwhile, searches at Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home of 18
years, Royal Lodge in Windsor, continue. The former Prince Andrew,
66, was arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in
public office. He has…
Thames Valley Police – the force
investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – have released an update
following his release from custody. The former Prince spent 11
hours at Aylsham Police Station after being arrested on Thursday
morning. He has been released…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after 11 hours in police custody
19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been
released from police custody following his arrest on suspicion of
misconduct in public office. The 66-year-old former prince was
arrested at 8am on Thursday morning and spent 11 hours in custody.
It is unclear whether…
From today, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is eligible for a free bus pass and £7,000-a-year state pension
19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes
eligible this week for a free bus pass and for a state pension,
having reached the age of 66. On the day he was arrested on
suspicion of misconduct in a public office, the former Prince
Andrew also marked his 66th birthday. In England, a person is
eligible for a free older person’s bus pass when the State
Pension age is reached. In addition…
