The Queen has removed the Duke of York’s
military titles following the decision by a US judge to proceed
with his sexual assault civil case. The 61-year-old has also lost
his HRH status and his patronages. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson
said: “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s
military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to
The Queen.
The Queen and Princess Anne's long time horse racing friend, Ivor Herbert, dies aged 96
13th January 2022
The Queen is mourning the loss of one of
her close friends, Ivor Herbert, who has died at the age of 96.
Herbert, who was a respected horse racing journalist and trainer,
died peacefully at his home according to an announcement in The
Times. The ex-Coldstream Guards…
King Constantine II of Greece admitted to hospital with Covid-19
10th January 2022
The former King of Greece, Constantine
II, is being treated in a hospital after contracting Covid-19.
Constantine, who was King of Greece from 1964 to 1973, is fully
vaccinated against coronavirus. He was first admitted to hospital
on January 8 and is said to be in…
Princess Charlene primed for a possible return to Monaco as she continues to recover from mystery illness
9th January 2022
It has been reported that Princess
Charlene could return to Monaco within a matter of weeks to attend
celebrations for Sainte-Dévote – the Patron Saint of the
Principality. The relationship between the Princely Family of
Monaco and Sainte Dévote is both ancient and strong, with it being
one of the most important events in Princess Charlene’s calendar.
Every year, members of the…
Three stunning new portraits of the Duchess of Cambridge released to mark her 40th birthday
8th January 2022
Three new photographic portraits have
been released to mark the 40th birthday of the Duchess of
Cambridge. Taken a couple of months ago at Kew Gardens by
photographer Paolo Roversi, the portraits will enter the permanent
Collection of the National Portrait Gallery, of…
Sadness for The Queen as her close friend and aide, the Lady of the Bedchamber, dies aged 90
2nd January 2022
The Queen’s Lady of the Bedchamber,
Diana, Lady Farnham, has died at the age of 90. Lady Farnham has
been Lady of the Bedchamber to the monarch for over three decades,
having been appointed to the senior position in 1987. She was a
close friend of The Queen, and…
Prince Andrew may be forced to stop using
his ‘Duke of York’ title if he loses his lawsuit in New York
brought on by Virginia Guiffre. According to the Sunday Times,
royal courtiers have discussed the possibility of asking the Duke
to stop using his title should Guiffre be successful case against
the ninth-in-line to the throne. The paper goes on to say that the
Prince would be…
In November 2019, the Duke of York
stepped back as a working member of The Royal Family in the hope
that such a move would keep him out of the spotlight. Yet more than
two years later, Andrew still finds himself in a centre of a media
storm, with Sunday’s newspapers…
Terminally ill Frank Field made a Companion Of Honour by The Queen
31st December 2021
Terminally ill Lord Frank Field becomes
is made a Companion of Honour by The Queen Lord Frank Field, who
recently revealed that he is dying, has been appointed as a Member
of the Companion of Honour by The Queen. Lord Field, who was Member
of Parliament for Birkenhead…
Arise Sir Chris Whitty, Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Dame Jenny Harries - scientists honoured by The Queen
31st December 2021
Arise Sir Chris Whitty, Sir Jonathan
Van-Tam and Dame Jenny Harries – scientists recognised by The Queen
in New Year’s Honours Scientists who have been leading the UK’s
response to the coronavirus pandemic have been recognised by The
Queen in the 2022 New Year Honours List. One of the most
recognisable faces in the land, Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief
Medical Officer for…
