History is filled with royal figures who
made their mark in a time when kings (and sometimes queens) held
total power. Now, the people who help bring those stories alive for
a new generation are lined up for a special award. Historic Royal
Palaces, which looks after some of the best known regal residences
in the world, is launching a new competition to find the country’s
most inspiring…
King Charles visits Manchester synagogue to meet survivors and first responders after attack
20th October 2025
The King has visited Heaton Park
synagogue in Manchester to meet survivors of the attack there
earlier this month in which two people were killed. Charles III
said he wanted to show his support after the attack which he called
a ‘terrible thing to come out of the…
Senior government minister responds to calls for law change to take away Prince Andrew's title for good
20th October 2025
A senior government minister has said
that parliament should look at changing laws to allow Prince Andrew
to be officially stripped of his titles if The King decides that is
what is needed. Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, told
BBC Radio Four’s Today…
Politicians begin to call for Prince Andrew to lose titles for good
20th October 2025
Several politicians have spoken publicly
about Prince Andrew losing his titles for good. The prince
announced he would give up his royal titles and honours in a
surprise statement on October 17. It means he will no longer be
known as the Duke of York, the Earl of Inverness and Baron
Killyleagh. However, the titles still belong to him and will only
become extinct when he dies as he has no male…
Priceless emerald and diamond necklace among jewels stolen from royal collection in Paris
20th October 2025
Thieves have stolen some of the most
priceless pieces of jewellery linked to French royalty in a smash
and grab raid at the Louvre in Paris. A gang used a cherry picker
to gain access to the Apollo gallery on an upper floor at the
museum on Sunday morning, just as the…
Crown of Empress Eugenie broken but safe after Paris jewel heist hits royal collection
19th October 2025
The crown of the Empress Eugenie has been
found damaged but safe after it was among priceless gems taken from
the Louvre in Paris in a smash and grab raid just minutes before
the museum opened to visitors. French police are hunting a group of
thieves who used a cherry…
This rare gem celebrating romance of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon is now at heart of fundraising campaign
19th October 2025
A heart shaped pendant celebrating the
relationship between Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of
Aragon, is at the centre of a fundraising campaign to keep it on
show to the public. The gold heart, engraved with their initials,
is currently on show at the British Museum in London. It’s launched
a major push to bring in £3.5 million to buy the gem to preserve it
for the…
Priceless jewels belonging to French royalty targeted in raid on Louvre Museum in Paris
19th October 2025
Gems once worn by French royalty are
among treasures that have been stolen from the Louvre Museum. Nine
pieces were taken from the Paris landmark on the morning of October
19 2025 as it opened up. The French minister for culture, Rachida
Dati, described the pieces…
Prince William set to ban Prince Andrew from his coronation as heir to throne plans tougher line
19th October 2025
Prince William will ban Prince Andrew
from his coronation according to reports that indicate the heir to
the throne wants an even tougher line taken on his errant uncle.
The Sunday Times, in an exclusive, says that the Prince of Wales
will bar Andrew from all parts of…
Queen Camilla is smiling and relaxed as she's back on duty just hours after Prince Andrew gives up his titles
18th October 2025
The Queen looked to be on good form as
she enjoyed a day at Ascot, just hours after Prince Andrew
announced he was giving up his titles. Queen Camilla headed to the
Qipco British Champions Day on October 18 where she was joined by
Zara Tindall. It was the first royal public appearance since
Buckingham Palace released a statement from Prince Andrew. He said
he was giving up all his titles and…
