For centuries, the appointment of a new
Prime Minister was known as the “kissing of hands” – one of the
oldest constitutional ceremonies in the United Kingdom. Today,
however, the tradition has evolved. When Andy Burnham is appointed
Prime Minister by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, there will
be no kissing of the Sovereign’s hand. Instead, the two men will
simply…
The most powerful woman you've probably never heard of – this is who runs the government when Britain has no Prime Minister
20th July 2026
For a brief period on Monday, lasting
around half an hour, the United Kingdom will be without a Prime
Minister as Sir Keir Starmer resigns before Andy Burnham is
appointed by King Charles III. Sir Keir will formally tender his
resignation to The King during a private…
The Duke of Kent is celebrating a
remarkable milestone as he marks 50 years as Chancellor of the
University of Surrey. The Duke was officially appointed to the role
on 17 July 1976, succeeding Lord Robens, who had served as the
university’s inaugural…
King Charles has formally approved the
removal of two former politicians from the Privy Council after both
requested their names be taken from one of Britain’s oldest
constitutional bodies. Official Orders made “At the Court at
Buckingham Palace” on 8 July confirm that Craig Williams and
Jeffrey Donaldson have each been removed from the list of Members
of His Majesty’s…
Zara Tindall was once again among the
familiar faces at Wimbledon this week, but eagle-eyed royal fans
may have noticed she was not seated alongside Queen Camilla and
other members of the Royal Family in the famous Royal Box. Instead,
Zara and her husband, Mike Tindall…
Excitement builds as King Charles could finally achieve what his mother last managed 48 years ago
10th July 2026
The King and Queen could be on course for
a first St Leger victory since Queen Elizabeth II’s famous triumph
with Dunfermline after Point Of Law enhanced his Classic
credentials with an impressive success at Newmarket. The John and
Thady Gosden-trained colt, owned…
A Range Rover driven by Queen Elizabeth
II has gone on sale for £125,000, offering royal enthusiasts the
chance to own a vehicle personally used by Britain’s
longest-reigning monarch. The 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE Station
Wagon was supplied new to the late Queen through Land Rover Special
Vehicles and is believed to be the only Tonga Green 3.6 TDV8 diesel
L322 built specifically for Her…
For many tennis fans, the Duchess of Kent
will forever be associated with Wimbledon. For more than three
decades, she was the familiar face presenting trophies to the
champions on Centre Court, becoming one of the tournament’s most
recognisable royal…
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…
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 Wales after the Lady Chief Justice,
while Lord Justice Warby will become the new President of the
King’s Bench…
