Royal News

Prince William's Chester title in the spotlight at wedding of the year

The Prince of Wales was in Chester to support his friend, the Duke of Westminster, at his wedding to Olivia Henson. The heir to the throne acted as an usher at the ceremony. However, Prince William actually has a different title in Chester, the Earl of Chester.  Dating back to 1301, the Prince of Wales is also granted the title of Earl of Chester. While the titles have not merged, they have…
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Royal News

The Princess Royal pays poignant tribute on eve of D-Day

The Princess Royal is in France for D-Day commemorations and had a busy Wednesday with several engagements. A group of 31 veterans who took part in D-Day operations returned to Normandy to take part in 80th anniversary commemorative events. Princess Anne met with several of the veterans at a Royal British Legion service at Bayeux War Cemetery. She spent time speaking with veterans like…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The simple tomb of an historic queen

The Emperor and Empress of Japan will be in the United Kingdom for a state visit at the end of June. As part of their visit, they will be visiting the late Queen Elizabeth II’ss tomb at Windsor. What does the tomb of the longest reigning monarch in British history look…
Belgium

King Philippe kicks off royal support for Euros

With Euro 2024 almost upon us, there will be several royals supporting their countries at the tournament. King Philippe of the Belgians visited the Red Devils ahead of the tournament to wish them luck.  King Philippe and his younger son, Prince Emmanuel, visited Belgium’s national football team at the Tubize National Centre. Known as the Red Devils, the team will play its first match of the…
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History

The king who created the House of Windsor

King George V led the Royal Family through the First World War, oversaw the transition to the House of Windsor, and recognised the British Empire’s Dominions as independent nations. However, his birth in 1865 was that of a spare rather than an heir.  Prince George…
Features

Inside Royal Lodge: the royal home that has caused controversy

Royal Lodge has remained at the centre of an argument in the Royal Family, as the Duke of York still lives there but The King reportedly would like him to move out. What is the history of the property that so many royals want to live at?  Royal residence for centuries Royal Lodge is part of the Crown Estate and lies in Windsor Great Park. It was first the site of a home in the…
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