British Royals

A fisherman's choir and star actors turn out for the Princess of Wales: this is everything we know so far about Together at Christmas

The Princess of Wales is making final preparations for her Christmas carol service with Kensington Palace releasing details of the letter she has written to all 1,600 guests arriving at Westminster Abbey for the event. They are promised a star studded celebration of the festive season as music will be provided by Hannah Waddingham, Dan Smith, Griff and Katie Melua. There is also a poignant…
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The story of a princess who was almost blown up on her wedding day is still shocking

The portrait of a beautiful queen loomed large over King Felipe today. The royal in question was his great grandmother, Victoria Eugenia, who had to leave Spain when her husband, King Alfonso XIII, was forced into exile. She only returned when Felipe was born to act as his godmother. Now, her story is being told in a huge new exhibition in Madrid and it’s quite a tale. In fact, it’s…
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Royal News

Queen Elizabeth II's first Christmas speech is still poignant and powerful, over 70 years later

Queen Elizabeth II made more Christmas broadcasts than any other Monarch but her first was one of the most poignant addresses of her life and reign. The late Queen first spoke to country and Commonwealth on December 25 1952, just ten months after the start of her reign. It was a hard task for Elizabeth who a year earlier had heard her father, King George VI, make the same speech. His unexpected…
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King Charles reveals first royal Christmas tree of the season

King Charles will have Christmas trees in all his royal palaces this year and he’s already unveiled the first of his festive decorations. Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is now decked for the season and The King has gone for a traditional red and gold look for the set of decorations in the most regal room of the palace. © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust.
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