British Royals

Queen Elizabeth II's personal car sells at auction - and the hammer price will shock you!

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27th August 2025
A Range Rover once owned and driven by Queen Elizabeth II has been sold at auction for £175,000 — more than double its estimated value. The 2006 model, a third-generation V8 Supercharged Range Rover, was delivered to the late monarch by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations and remained in royal use between 2006 and 2008. It was sold during the 2025 Silverstone Festival by Iconic…
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Royal News

Son of Norway's Crown Princess charged with multiple counts of rape

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18th August 2025
Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape. The charges have been levelled against Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son following a year long investigation. Høiby was initially arrested in August 2024 on suspicion of rape. Oslo prosecutors announced the charges on Monday, which also…
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Features

The Wicked Queen and Four Controversial Men Behind England’s Darkest Royal Days

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15th August 2025
Sometimes we overlook the figures operating behind the scenes – those who made key decisions and were involved in some of the more questionable episodes in English history. Here are a few notorious individuals who left their mark for all the wrong reasons. Queen Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer At the forefront is Queen Isabella of France and her ally Roger Mortimer. Often dubbed…
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Features

Succession Before Birth: How the Monarchy Handles an Unborn Heir

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13th August 2025
It sounds like the plot of a historical drama rather than a modern monarchy concern: a reigning monarch dies suddenly, leaving behind a pregnant consort and a kingdom unsure of who the next sovereign will be. Yet this precise scenario has long been anticipated within the framework of British succession law, and the rules to address it are surprisingly clear. Established through centuries-old…
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