British Royals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'set for ceremonial royal funeral' under reported government plans

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9th August 2026
Reports claim Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, remains included in long-standing contingency arrangements despite his removal from royal duties. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly still due to receive a ceremonial royal funeral under long-standing government contingency plans, despite his dramatic fall from public life and the removal of his royal titles. According…
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Why some staff refuse to go to the top floor of King Charles' castle

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6th August 2026
King Charles has continued the long-standing tradition of spending part of every August at the Castle of Mey, the remote Caithness retreat loved by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. But alongside its royal history, the castle is also home to one of Scotland’s most enduring ghost stories. For generations, visitors and staff have spoken of “The Green Lady”, a…
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Prince William issues emotional statement after climbing tragedy

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2nd August 2026
The Prince of Wales has paid a heartfelt tribute to celebrated mountaineer and former Royal Marine Nirmal Purja, who died in an avalanche while leading an expedition in Pakistan. Writing on social media, William said he was “truly saddened” by the loss of Mr Purja and the other climbers who died on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. In a personal message…
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The surprising reason Team England doesn't sing 'God Save The King' at the Commonwealth Games

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1st August 2026
As the Commonwealth Games reaches their penultimate day, spectators watching may have noticed something unusual during Team England’s medal ceremonies. Instead of hearing God Save The King, England’s gold medallists are celebrated with the hymn Jerusalem. While God Save The King is the national anthem of the United Kingdom, England does not have an officially designated national…
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