British Royals

Gin and Charlie Boy: Nigel Farage criticises the Prince of Wales and his beloved grandmother

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12th August 2019
The leader of the Brexit Party, Nigel Farage, has criticised senior members of the Royal Family while speaking at a conference in Australia. The politician described the late Queen Mother as ”a chain smoking gin drinker” and referred to the Prince of Wales as ”Charlie boy” as well as claiming that marriage had dented the Duke of Sussex’s popularity. The remarks…
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Features

Release date revealed for season three of 'The Crown'

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8th August 2019
It’s become one of the most talked about dramas of recent years and now we know when fans of ‘The Crown’ will get their next fix of all things royal. The new season of the hit Netflix show will be available to view from November 17th 2019. This show, which charts the reign of Elizabeth II, has been a major hit since it first aired in 2016. It has won numerous awards including…
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Spain

Spain's royals host reception in the Balearic Islands

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8th August 2019
King Felipe VI of Spain has welcomed politicians, community leaders and high profile members of the local community to a special reception held on Mallorca. The Spanish monarch was joined by his wife, Queen Letizia, and his mother, Queen Sofia, for the event which marks the…
The Cambridges

Storm forecast affects William and Kate's plans for the King's Cup

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7th August 2019
Kensington Palace had announced that the sailing regatta highlighting charities and organisations supported by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been moved because of bad weather predictions. The King’s Cup will now take place on Thursday August 8th, a day earlier than planned, because of storms forecast for later in the week. The inaugural regatta, which is taking place on the Isle…
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The Queen

The Queen begins her summer break at Balmoral

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7th August 2019
There was a familiar face waiting to greet the Queen as she was given an official welcome at Balmoral Castle at the start of her summer holiday there. And this time round, Corporal Cruachan IV was on best behaviour as he helped get the traditional royal break under…
Features

August 4: a day of regal anniversaries

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4th August 2019
The fourth day of August turned out to be a very good one for the House of Windsor. Two of its most famous women made their debut on that date. They joined a rather interesting list of people with regal connections who celebrated birthdays then. As the royal bunting comes out once more for the Duchess of Sussex’s celebrations, here’s a look at those born on August 4th. Birth of the…
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