British Royals

King Charles to oversee State Opening of Parliament in just a few days' time

The State Opening of Parliament will take place in just under two weeks’ time. The speech that The King reads from the throne will be written by his incoming Labour administration. Sir Keir Starmer’s party has taken power after a landslide victory in the general election on July 4th 2024. The Imperial State Crown is carried into Parliament ahead of a previous State Opening (UK…
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King Charles to appoint new Prime Minister

King Charles III will appoint a new Prime Minister within hours. Labour secured a landslide victory in the general election and are now the largest party in parliament. The King will ask their leader, Sir Keir Starmer, to form a new government. The traditional…
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The King of Appleton House

It was a quiet country house, described by several who knew it as ‘’little’’ and a ‘’pied a terre’, given as a wedding present to a royal couple who were expected to linger on the fringes of regal life. Yet on July 2nd 1903, it became the birthplace of one of the most popular and celebrated monarchs of the 20th century. For it was at Appleton House, on the Sandringham Estate, that…
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The royals who have presented the trophies at Wimbledon

The most famous tennis tournament in the world is about to get under way. And while the stars of the sport gather at SW19, we can expect to see royalty attend matches throughout the two weeks of competition at the All England Club. The finals weekend, in mid July, will be a glittering event, as always. And these showpiece events have given us some very special moments as many members of the…
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Queen Camilla gives rare personal address to mark Armed Forces Day

The Queen has given a personal address to mark national Armed Forces Day. Her Majesty spoke of her pride in the military and of the gratitude felt for those who serve their country. Queen Camilla also had warm words for the families who support the Armed Forces around the UK and on their overseas postings. The address was given from Clarence House and was recorded and broadcast by the…
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