British Royals

This is how Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could end up as part of the royal Christmas celebration

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16th December 2025
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could yet have a starring role in the Royal Family’s Christmas celebrations and in a way that won’t leave a smile on anyone’s faces. The disgraced brother of King Charles, who lost all his titles just weeks ago after further scandal, has become the main butt of a very British festive tradition: the Christmas cracker joke. And two mottos featuring…
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This is how Princess Anne got her name and it's a lot more complicated than you thought

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13th December 2025
Anne is one of the most popular names for queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the throne chose it for her second child. Why did the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The answer can perhaps best be found in the…
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I can't get enough of this royal love story - surely the stand out palace romance of the 20th century

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12th December 2025
It’s the royal wedding you’ve probably never heard of and yet it marked the crowning moment of a regal romance that has all the drama of a Hollywood film. It involves an actress from Swansea and a prince whose loyalty to his country’s crown is legendary. On December 7th 1976, Bertil of Sweden finally wed Lilian Craig. The bride wore blue, a brand new king and queen were the…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla declares Christmas has started as she steps into the 'State Sleigh'

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12th December 2025
The Queen called on the services of the ‘state sleigh’ to start the royal Christmas celebrations. Queen Camilla had the historic sleigh designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria brought to Clarence House as a special treat for the children she had invited in to decorate the Christmas tree. For 20 years, Queen Camilla has welcomed children with life changing illnesses to her…
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