Radio Caroline has been found in breach
of broadcasting rules after mistakenly announcing the death of King
Charles III while the monarch remains alive. The ruling by media
watchdog Ofcom follows an extraordinary incident on 19 May, when
the station accidentally broadcast three pre-recorded announcements
claiming that the King had died. The announcements, which were
aired during the Barry…
The staff member who chose King Charles over Princess Diana is retiring after 40 years of loyal service
9th August 2026
Bernie Flannery, described as “the most
loyal of the loyal”, is stepping down as the King’s Household
undergoes a period of change. One of King Charles’s longest-serving
and most trusted members of staff has retired after more than four
decades of…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'set for ceremonial royal funeral' under reported government plans
9th August 2026
Reports claim Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor,
the former Duke of York, remains included in long-standing
contingency arrangements despite his removal from royal duties.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly still due to receive a
ceremonial royal funeral under…
When history judges a monarch, it
remembers the Crown; but rarely remembers the person standing just
behind it. Yet, behind every successful reign is someone the public
seldom sees – the Private Secretary. It is one of the most powerful
jobs in Britain. No elections. No fanfare. No balcony appearances –
but immense influence. As Sir Clive Alderton prepares to step away
after…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has described
the moment he says he was chased by a masked man near his
Sandringham home, as details of the alleged encounter were revealed
during a court hearing. The former Duke of York’s witness statement
was read to Westminster…
King Charles has continued the
long-standing tradition of spending part of every August at the
Castle of Mey, the remote Caithness retreat loved by his
grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. But alongside its
royal history, the castle is also home to one of…
Revealed: The extraordinary step taken so the Queen Mother could enjoy her afternoon nap
6th August 2026
As King Charles III continues the
long-standing tradition of spending part of August at the Castle of
Mey, one little-known story from the estate’s royal history recalls
how Queen Elizabeth II once intervened to ensure her mother could
enjoy uninterrupted afternoon naps. The Queen Mother spent several
weeks each summer at the Castle of Mey in Caithness after
purchasing the property in…
The King has marked the start of his
annual summer stay at the Castle of Mey by planting a specially
cultivated rose in the gardens of the Caithness estate. King
Charles traditionally spends the first week of August at the Castle
of Mey, continuing a long-standing family…
The Prince of Wales has paid a heartfelt
tribute to celebrated mountaineer and former Royal Marine Nirmal
Purja, who died in an avalanche while leading an expedition in
Pakistan. Writing on social media, William said he was “truly
saddened” by the loss of Mr…
William and Catherine aren't known as the Prince and Princess of Wales today – here's why
1st August 2026
As the Prince and Princess of Wales visit
the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, many royal watchers will notice
they are being referred to by different titles. While they are best
known across the United Kingdom as the Prince and Princess of
Wales, in Scotland the couple are officially styled as the Duke and
Duchess of Rothesay. The title reflects Scotland’s distinct
constitutional and…
