The Duchess of Edinburgh will pay a
special visit to Jim Wren – a 105-year-old Royal Marines veteran –
at his home in Salisbury next week ahead of the 80th anniversary of
VJ Day. Sophie, who is Patron of The Java Far East Prisoner of War
Club 1942, will visit Mr Wren at his care home in Wiltshire. Mr
Wren, who survived the sinking of HMS Repulse in 1941, was
subsequently held as…
The Royal Family will take part in a
series of national events to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day,
commemorating the final end of the Second World War and honouring
the service and sacrifice of all those who fought in the Far East.
In a poignant moment of national…
When the Dowager Duchess of Grafton died
at the remarkable age of 101 in December 2021, she quietly marked
the end of an era. Fortune FitzRoy had served as Mistress of the
Robes for more than half a century – an emblem of continuity in the
Royal Household under Queen…
Queen Elizabeth’s closest confidante: The untold story of Margaret Rhodes - MI6 secretary and the late Queen’s best friend
4th August 2025
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most
iconic public figures in modern history, instantly recognisable
around the world. While much has been written about her father and
paternal ancestors, less attention has been paid to her maternal
family – the Bowes-Lyons. Yet, it was from this side of the family
that The Queen’s closest confidante and lifelong best friend
emerged: her cousin Margaret…
Buckingham Palace quickly fixes error in royal protocol after senior royal is misnamed
4th August 2025
Blink and you’ll have missed it, but a
fleeting mistake in royal protocol this week caused Buckingham
Palace to issue a correction. The palace was forced to correct a
post on their official social media account over the weekend – one
which misnamed his…
Queen Camilla has quietly stepped back
from the royal spotlight this summer – and she won’t be seen at
public engagements again for several weeks. The 78-year-old Queen
Consort has now begun her annual summer break, traditionally spent
alongside King Charles in…
A rare opportunity has arisen to join one
of the most prestigious culinary teams in the country, as
Buckingham Palace announces a vacancy for a sous chef within the
Royal Household. The successful candidate will join the Catering
Branch of the Master of the Household’s Office, working full time –
up to 45 hours per week across five out of seven days, including
some weekends. Based…
Hilary Weston, the Irish-born
philanthropist, fashion entrepreneur and former Lieutenant Governor
of Ontario, who for more than four decades maintained a warm and
enduring friendship with the Royal Family, has died at the age of
83. Mrs Weston died surrounded by her…
It’s impossible to escape it. The Royal
Family, once the epitome of calm, dignity, and tradition, is now a
never-ending soap opera. And with every headline featuring the
Sussexes or the Yorks, it becomes clearer: the public has had
enough. This week, we find ourselves…
Balmoral Castle, the private Scottish
residence of King Charles, has been forced to close to visitors due
to the arrival of Storm Floris. In a statement issued on Monday
morning, the Estate urged would‑be tourists to “please do not
travel to the Estate” and confirmed that refunds would be issued
for all tickets set for today’s visits. The Met Office has placed
much of Scotland under…
