Royal News

The first royal style statement of Paris 2024 - the plastic rain poncho

The sun is shining in Paris as day three of the Olympics gets under way which means it’s time to say au revoir to the first royal style statement of the Games – the plastic rain poncho. For 48 hours this coat which is never easy to wear, in any sense at all, became the go to of kings, queens and princesses as Paris was bathed in as much rain as Olympic glory. Even the ultimate…
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British Royals

The mystery of the Queen Mother's birthplace

She lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more to get people guessing than the Queen Mum herself. In 1980, as preparations were under way for her eightieth birthday celebrations, a Clarence House press officer was asked to…
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The moment Queen Elizabeth II parachuted into royal history

It was a moment that took the world by surprise and, as the Olympics get under way again, it’s a stand out memory of the Games. In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II took a starring role in one of the most famous Olympics opening ceremonies of all time. On July 27th 2012, all eyes were on London for the inauguration of the Summer Games. A spectacular event, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, was…
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