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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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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Royal News

The 'non working' member of the Royal Family who has actually carried out engagements quietly for years

While Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have royal titles, they’re not ‘working’ royals and all indications are that they won’t ever take on that role. However, one close relation of The King is taking on plenty of responsibilities – he’s just very quiet about it and it’s brought him a great deal of royal approval. Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence…
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Features

These eight places are getting special treatment when it comes to a royal first

For the first time in his reign, King Charles III is being seen on a 5p piece and people living in eight places in the UK have got a much bigger chances of seeing this new coin than others. The designs on the first coins of the reign of King Charles were inspired by Britain’s flora and fauna and the 5p features oak leaves, long a symbol associated with the Monarchy. To underline that…
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