Royal News

King Charles appoints three new members to the ancient order of chivalry that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had to leave

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23rd April 2026
The King has appointed three new members to the Order of the Garter, just months after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had to give up his membership. The Order of the Garter is the oldest chivalric order in the United Kingdom and dates back to the 14th century. New knights are usually appointed on St. George’s Day and King Charles has followed tradition and bestowed the honour on a hat…
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Features

This striking royal gem was given by one queen to another but ended up hidden for almost a century

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17th February 2026
The Queen Mother amassed quite a large jewellery collection of her own, with a wide variety of jewels. In honour of February’s birthstone, we are exploring one of her most impressive amethyst necklaces. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon accepted the Duke of York’s marriage proposal in January 1923 and quickly began receiving different pieces as gifts. The groom’s grandmother, Queen…
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The Netherlands

This one move showed how Queen Maxima is redefining modern queenship

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6th February 2026
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has taken everyone by surprise with her latest move and she’s shown a very modern approach to queenship. The Dutch queen shared this week that she has joined the Dutch military.  Earlier this week, the Dutch Royal Family shared images on Instagram of Queen Maxima undergoing training to become a reservist in the Royal Netherlands Army. The photos shared…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla celebrates a passion and says ''this is only the beginning''

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9th January 2026
Queen Camilla established her online book club in early 2021 to help foster community during lockdowns. The Queen’s Reading Room has quietly become a major force promoting reading, with the support needed more than ever. Her Majesty is using the club’s fifth anniversary to shine a brighter light on reading On January 8, Queen Camilla took to the TQRR’s social media to share an anniversary…
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