King Charles III

The King to attend hospital for surgery on enlarged prostate

The King will attend hospital for surgery on an enlarged prostate. The operation, which is a corrective procedure, will be performed next week. His Majesty’s condition is benign, and he has cancelled a number of engagements in his diary whilst he recovers. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said The King is keen to publicly share his diagnosis to encourage men who are experiencing…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales cancels public duties until after Easter following major surgery

The Princess of Wales is not expected to undertake any public duties until at least Easter following her admission to hospital on Tuesday for abdominal surgery. Her Royal Highness is due to stay in hospital for up-to 14 days, before continuing her recovery at home in Windsor. To aid her recovery, Catherine has cancelled her upcoming diary of engagements until after the Easter period. Her…
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British Royals

The four generations portrait that marked Christmas Day

The ‘four generations’ photo is a rarity in royal circles but one of these historic portraits was released as part of Christmas celebrations. In 2019, new photographs of Queen Elizabeth II and her three heirs were shared by Buckingham Palace ahead of Christmas. It was only the second time in British history that a Monarch had had three generations of direct heirs in line to their…
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British Royals

King Charles was once run over by a bus

It is perhaps a little known anecdote, but when he was studying at the University of Cambridge, King Charles III was struck by a bus while cycling in the city centre. His Majesty revealed the incident during a visit to Cambridge back in 2016 alongside his wife, Queen…
British Royals

Princess Alexandra's birth was the last to involve an old tradition started in a time of royal crisis

In years gone by, it was customary for the birth of any royal baby to be witnessed by the UK Home Secretary ensuring the new arrival was genuine. The Queen’s cousin, Princess Alexandra, was the last royal to have had her birth witnessed by the by an official political observer in 1936. Sir John Simon, Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Home Office, was present when Princess Marina…
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