It has been claimed that the Prince and
Princess of Wales are reviewing a long-standing royal protocol now
that Prince George has turned 12-years-old. The current convention
forbids two direct heirs to the throne from flying together – in
this case William and George. The unwritten rule, followed
sporadically over the decades, aims to safeguard the line of
succession in the event of a…
'I don't forgive you' - how one beloved horse racing commentator managed to annoy The Queen
21st July 2025
Britain’s longest serving racecourse
commentator, Derek Thompson, retires on Tuesday after a career
behind the microphone spanning 60 years. Ahead of his final night
of commentary at Wolverhampton Racecourse, Tommo (as he is
affectionately known), has recalled some of…
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence has long
stood beside the Princess Royal, not only as her husband of over
thirty years, but increasingly as a calming presence in her
intensely demanding royal schedule. In 2024, Princess Anne
conducted 474 engagements, surpassing any other…
Prince Al‑Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal
Al Saud, long known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince”, has died
at age 36 – ending a remarkable two-decade chapter of tragedy and
faith. The Saudi royal died on Saturday, 19 July, at a specialist
medical facility in Riyadh, following a prolonged coma that began
in 2005 after a devastating car accident in London . Born in
April 1990…
The Princess Royal has reportedly been
‘avoiding meetings’ with her aides over a disagreement about how to
celebrate her 75th birthday. It is believed that aides and
courtiers are keen for the milestone event to be celebrated with
official portraits and media…
Sources close to the Princess Royal have
dismissed about the idea of retirement as Her Royal Highness
approaches her 75th birthday. According to The Sunday Times, the
Princess will carry on with business as usual for the next few
years. When she turns 80-years-old, she…
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said
to be reviewing a long-standing royal protocol that forbids two
direct heirs to the throne from flying together, as Prince George
approaches his 12th birthday next week. The unwritten rule,
followed sporadically over the decades, aims to safeguard the line
of succession in the event of a travel-related tragedy. In the
past, heirs such as King Charles…
When the late Queen Elizabeth II turned
her mind to marking two milestone birthdays in 2020, she reportedly
intended to bestow on them both a significant naval honour. Her
second son, the Duke of York, was due to turn 60 in February, and
her son-in-law, Vice Admiral Sir…
Sadness after hero dog who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is killed in car crash
19th July 2025
A police dog who took part in the funeral
of Queen Elizabeth II has been killed in a car crash. PD Bert, a
five-year-old springer spaniel, served with Cleveland Police, and
was seconded to London in 2022 to assist with the policing efforts
for the late queen’s state…
The King is seeking a new Housekeeping
Assistant to work at Buckingham Palace. The successful candidate
will not only enjoy the rare privilege of working at the most
iconic royal residence, but will also be afforded the unique
opportunity to live within the iconic walls of the Palace. The
position, a permanent role within the Royal Household, calls for a
candidate who is both dedicated and…
