British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen once slept on the sofa in servant's quarters while top aides had a row

Most of us have spent a restless night on the sofa for one reason or another, but according to a story only now revealed at a funeral, so has The Queen. Friends of Her Majesty’s assistant dresser of 35 years, Peggy Hoath, gathered at her December funeral at Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park, sharing the surprising tale. At the service, former royal colleagues told how a…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Dad-to-Be Prince Harry looks to the future at Commonwealth Youth Meeting

Speaking of his impending fatherhood, the Duke of Sussex expressed his admiration for those working to make change at the Commonwealth Youth Roundtable which took place in London on Wednesday. As Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, the duke joined Lord Tariq Ahmad, Minister of State for the Commonwealth, along with 30 youth leaders from around the world for a meeting at Lancaster House in the…
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European RoyalsSweden

The Swedish royals are hiring

If you’ve always wanted to work in a royal household and you’re available to live in Sweden, you might be in luck. The Swedish Royal Court has listed three job vacancies for gardeners on their website, and they’re also looking to add about 200 seasonal castle employees for the summer. The position of the first gardener is located at Gripsholm Castle in the beautiful lakeside…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne tours New Balance factory

The Princess Royal left Flimby with a spring in her step on Thursday having received her own pair of custom-made trainers at the New Balance factory. The Princess, who arrived via helicopter, visited the West Cumbria-based facility to learn more about how New Balance manufactures their products. As president of the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKTF), Princess Anne visited as part of their…
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