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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Royal News

King Charles to formally remove titles from his brother, Prince Andrew

The King has begun the process to formally remove all titles and honours from his brother, Andrew. He will lose his style of HRH and title of prince. From now on, he is to be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Furthermore, he will leave his home at Royal Lodge. In a statement released at 7pm on October 30 2025, Buckingham Palace said ”His Majesty has today initiated a formal…
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Spain

Queen Letizia comes in for criticism from her father in law, King Juan Carlos

King Juan Carlos appears to have taken a swipe at his daughter in law, Queen Letizia, in his new book. It’s long been rumoured that relations between the two were strained, even before his abdication and later self imposed exile. Now, the former monarch appears to confirm that with comments about Letizia. As he began interviews with the French press to promote his memoirs…
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Denmark

Queen Mary of Denmark steals the show with a tiara that has a very modern symbolic meaning

Queen Mary of Denmark was the unrivalled star of the first day of a State Visit to Latvia and she crowned her success with a tiara that has a very modern symbolic meaning. Mary, who was accompanying her husband on this important trip, chose a diamond and ruby tiara that’s far from grand in stature but is heavy with story. For the tiara in question was bought by Mary herself when she…
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