The Duchess of Edinburgh has delighted
fans of The Archers by making a surprise cameo appearance in the
long-running BBC Radio 4 drama. Sophie, a self-confessed fan of the
programme, appeared as herself in Thursday evening’s episode, which
was broadcast during the show’s 75th anniversary year. The Duchess
secretly recorded her role at the BBC’s Mailbox studios in
Birmingham in May…
The King has approved the appointments of
two of the country’s most senior judges, marking a significant
change at the top of England and Wales’ judiciary. Sir Colin Birss
has been appointed Master of the Rolls, the second most senior
judicial office in England and…
Amid the Harry drama, Prince William couldn't have picked a more amusing place to visit this week
9th July 2026
Prince William’s first official visit to
Hastings came on a day that royal watchers couldn’t help but find
amusing, with the Prince of Wales carrying out engagements in the
historic East Sussex town while his younger brother, Prince Harry,
dominated headlines for very…
Queen Camilla surprises pub-goers with unexpected stop for a roast beef sandwich and Percy Pig ice cream
9th July 2026
Queen Camilla surprised customers at a
village pub this week by dropping in unannounced for lunch in a
place that holds a special place in her heart. Her Majesty visited
The Half Moon in Plumpton, East Sussex, on Tuesday, enjoying a rare
roast beef sandwich with a ginger beer before finishing her meal
with an unexpected choice – a scoop of Percy Pig ice cream. The
surprise visit left…
Wimbledon’s Most Human Moment: How The Duchess Of Kent’s Compassion Comforted A Broken Champion
9th July 2026
Wimbledon has always been about more than
just tennis. The Championships are steeped in history, tradition,
and emotion – but perhaps no moment better encapsulates the human
heart of the tournament than the sight of the Duchess of Kent
consoling a tearful Jana Novotna on…
Princess Anne joined veterans and charity
leaders on Wednesday as she celebrated the tenth anniversary of the
Veterans’ Foundation, recognising a decade of support for serving
personnel, veterans and their families across the UK. The Princess
Royal attended the…
Queen Camilla was joined by Peter
Phillips and his wife, Harriet, as they watched British wildcard
Arthur Fery produce a historic victory at Wimbledon. The trio took
their seats in the Royal Box on Centre Court, where they witnessed
Fery defeat Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 6-0 to become
the first British wildcard in the Open Era to reach the men’s
singles semi-finals. Making…
King Charles to use one of his oldest and least-known titles for the first time next week
8th July 2026
King Charles III will use one of his
oldest and least-known titles for the first time next week when he
makes his inaugural visit to the Isle of Man as monarch. During the
visit on 14 July, The King will appear in his constitutional role
as Lord of Mann, the historic…
King Charles's heartfelt message as he meets the officers who responded to the Bedford train crash
8th July 2026
King Charles has praised the “remarkable
efforts” of the British Transport Police (BTP) as he officially
opened the force’s new headquarters in central London. During the
visit, The King met officers from across the force, including
firearms officers, dog handlers…
King Charles III has granted a posthumous
conditional pardon to Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in
the United Kingdom, more than 70 years after her death. The pardon,
granted under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy on the advice of
Justice Secretary David Lammy, recognises what the Government
described as the “historic injustice of the death penalty” in
Ellis’s exceptional…
