For all the success enjoyed by the
British Royal Family on the racecourse, the 1909 Derby occupies a
unique place in sporting history. When Minoru passed the post at
Epsom on 26 May 1909, he did more than win the world’s most famous
race. He secured what remains the only Derby victory achieved by a
reigning British monarch. The winner was Minoru, an Irish-bred colt
trained by Richard Marsh…
A future queen has made history after a military achievement no one else in her royal family has managed
3rd June 2026
Princess Leonor has added another
remarkable achievement to her growing military record after
successfully completing parachute training and becoming the first
member of the Spanish Royal Family to qualify as a paratrooper. New
footage released by the Spanish royal…
As members of The Royal Family prepare to
gather for Peter Phillips’ wedding to Harriet Sperling this
weekend, one relative is expected to be missing from the
celebrations. King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and
Princess of Wales are among the royals believed to…
King Charles has completed a deeply
personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, the Scottish
estate where the late monarch spent her final days. Newly released
images show the completed Thistle Maze, a striking new addition to
the grounds of Balmoral Castle that was commissioned by the King in
memory of his mother. The maze, which takes the shape of Scotland’s
national flower, the…
Historians ignored these letters for centuries - now they could reveal how one king had to hide his true identity
3rd June 2026
A new BBC documentary is set to revisit
one of the most debated aspects of King James I’s life, examining
evidence that has led some historians to describe him as Britain’s
first gay monarch. Queen James, which airs on BBC Two and BBC
iPlayer on 18 June as part of…
Princess Anne's 'secret' stepdaughter set for rare appearance at Peter Phillips' wedding
2nd June 2026
When Peter Phillips marries Harriet
Sperling this weekend, many eyes will be on the expected royal
guests gathering in Gloucestershire. But among those likely to
attend is a little-known member of Princess Anne’s extended family
who has largely remained out of the…
The heir who killed the King then became monarch days later - the royal massacre that shocked the world
2nd June 2026
A quarter of a century has passed since
one of the most shocking events in modern royal history unfolded
behind the walls of Nepal’s royal palace. On the evening of 1 June
2001, members of Nepal’s royal family gathered at the Narayanhiti
Royal Palace in Kathmandu for what should have been a routine
family gathering. Within hours, the country would be plunged into
mourning and disbelief as…
King Charles III has offered a deeply
personal insight into the final chapter of Queen Elizabeth II’s
life, describing Balmoral as a place that held a uniquely special
place in her heart and explaining why she chose to spend her last
days there. The King’s reflections…
The royal artwork created after a queen's dramatic fall from power is heading to auction
29th May 2026
A rare painting by Egypt’s last queen is
set to go under the hammer in London next week, offering collectors
a unique opportunity to acquire a work created by one of the most
intriguing figures in modern royal history. The artwork, Abstract
Landscape, was painted by…
The surprising reason King Charles and Queen Camilla may leave Peter Phillips' wedding early
29th May 2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla are
expected to attend the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet
Sperling next week, but they may not be able to stay for long.
While the royal gathering in Gloucestershire is shaping up to be
one of the biggest family occasions of the year, Their Majesties
have another major commitment on the very same day – one that has
been a cornerstone of royal life for…
