British Royals

Prince William follows in Diana's footsteps with an iconic image in Rio

The Prince of Wales has found echoes of his mother, Diana, during his visit to Rio. Prince William followed in the late princess’s footsteps as he visited the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer which dominates the city. The heir to the throne stood beneath the statue for a photo, just as his mother had done when she made an official visit to Brazil in 1991. It became one of the most…
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Royal News

King Charles knights Sir David Beckham at the home of royal chivalry, Windsor Castle

Sir David Beckham has formally received his knighthood from King Charles in the castle that’s home to royal chivalry. The ceremony took place at Windsor Castle where King Edward III founded the famous order of chivalry, the Order of the Garter. Sir David received a KBE from The King for his services to sport and to charity. His wife, now Lady Beckham, watched from close by as Sir…
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Spain

A birthday surprise for Queen Sofia of Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain appeared emotional as she received a surprise for her birthday. A day after turning 87, Queen Sofia attended a concert at the Theatre Royal in Madrid where where she found herself the star of the show as the audience sang ‘Happy Birthday&#8217…
British Royals

Prince William gets the keys to Rio as he kicks off Brazil visit with football

The Prince of Wales has been given the keys to the city of Rio de Janeiro as his visit to Brazil gets under way. Prince William was presented with the symbolic golden key by Rio’s mayor, Eduardo Paes, as he touched down in the country for a stay that will see him hand out the Earthshot Prizes for 2025 and represent King Charles. Rio is hosting this year’s Earthshot and the stand…
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British Royals

The many titles of Prince Andrew through the years - and the only name that now remains

King Charles III’s decision to remove the honours and titles of his brother means that the eighth in line to the throne is now known, simply, as Mr Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. It is a fall from royal grace of an unprecedented degree and the name that Andrew now carries is a long way removed from the titles he has held through the years, among them some of the most famous and historic of…
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