The Royal Maundy service will be held in Durham Cathedral for the first time in nearly half a century.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the ceremony which will see the Monarch continue the tradition of distributing Maundy coins to people who have served their community.
The last time the Maundy service was held at Durham was in 1967.
The Royal Maundy service will take place at…
The historic christening gown used by generations of the Royal Family
21st February 2025
A royal baby born on a December day would go on to introduce a new chapter to an historic royal tradition. For over a century, the Royal Family always dressed babies in a lace christening gown for their baptisms. However, by the start of the 21st century it had become so…
The monarch most likely to leave everyone cold - or are they just a total unknown?
21st February 2025
If not being talked about really is the worst thing of all, then one English monarch is having a really bad day in the history books. A new poll of the most popular kings and queens of all time has revealed favourite heroines, celebrated villains and a rather unfortunate…
When Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Alexander Ramsay in London in 1919, she more than made her mark. For not only had Patricia wed a man with no royal title. She had given up her own HRH to become his wife.
Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth, second daughter of Victoria’s third son, the Duke of Connaught, walked into Westminster Abbey on…
The future queen who has to take second place to her younger brother in a different line of succession
18th February 2025
She’s in line to be Queen of Norway one day, but Princess Ingrid Alexandra has to take a lower place in another line of succession thanks to different rules. She is one step behind her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, in the line to the British throne.
Ingrid…
The unusual royal jewel designed to bring good luck that is now Queen's favourite
17th February 2025
Queen Camilla has followed one style lead of her mother in law, Queen Elizabeth II, with devotion. Her Majesty is very fond of that rather regal accessory, the brooch. And her latest pick has cemented the place of a rather unusual jewel as a modern royal favourite.
A…
King Charles tries hand at wind turbine production for National Apprenticeship week
17th February 2025
King Charles has tries his hand at wind turbine production, as you do, as the Royal Family gave its backing to National Apprenticeship week.
The King visited SeAH Wind in Middlesbrough which trains people to work in offshore wind turbine manufacturing with a focus on welding and heavy engineering skills.
National Apprenticeship Week runs in mid February to spotlight the importance of…
Just when you thought royal jubilees might be taking a rest for a while, the Duke of Gloucester has sprung an anniversary surprise.
The Duke, who at one point was fifth in line to the throne, has had a half century celebration all of his own but it’s nothing to do…
Don't tell Paddington but someone else just sent King Charles marmalade sandwiches
14th February 2025
It feels as dramatic as the ravens leaving the Tower of London – somehow, someone other than Paddington has just sent King Charles some marmalade for his sandwiches.
The interloper in the legendary love affair between the Royal Family and the bear from Peru is none…
Princess Leonor makes land for the first time in weeks as naval training takes her to Brazil
14th February 2025
Princess Leonor has landed in Brazil after over a month at sea for her naval training.
The Princess of Asturias set sail from Spain early in January as she began a six month stint on board a training ship as part of her year with Spain’s naval forces.
The future queen has been learning the ropes, quite literally, as she has joined other trainees on a month’s journey to South…
