This is the Royal Family of 2026. Exactly
100 years after the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, her House of
Windsor came together to remember her and there was a photograph to
mark the moment. As King Charles welcomed charities linked to
Elizabeth II to Buckingham Palace for a special reception, which
also celebrated those marking their 100th birthday on the day
Elizabeth II would have reached that…
The Princess of Wales pays a very personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and it links her to royal history
21st April 2026
The Princess of Wales paid a very
personal tribute at the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II with her
choice of outfit and it wasn’t just her jewellery that did the
talking. While Kate’s three strand pearl necklace was instantly
recognisable as a nod to the late Monarch…
King Charles greeted by Sir Keir Starmer just minutes after PM under pressure in Select Committee revelations
21st April 2026
King Charles was greeted by Sir Keir
Starmer just moments after the Prime Minister found his actions
under intense scrutiny in a Select Committee meeting. The King and
the PM met at the British Museum to see final plans for a national
memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, on…
It’s the 100th anniversary of the birth
of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British
history. But her story began in a most unlikely place and anyone
hoping to visit might find themselves slightly bemused. Not all
kings and queens are born in castles. The tale of the longest
reigning Monarch in British history began in a London townhouse. To
be precise, No 17, Bruton Street…
How the papers of 1926 reported the big royal story of the year: the arrival of the baby who would grow up to be Queen Elizabeth II
21st April 2026
On April 21 1926, the papers had an early
start. Breaking news in the early hours of the morning meant the
front pages had to be held. When they appeared, they heralded a
moment of history. A baby girl had been born and she would change
the Monarchy forever. To the…
The King came face to face with the past
as he prepared to mark the poignant anniversary of his mother’s
birth. With just hours to go until the centenary of Queen Elizabeth
II, King Charles viewed the exhibition of her style that is now
open in London. And as he…
Princess Grace had two royal wedding dresses and the forgotten one is just as beautiful as her iconic lace gown
20th April 2026
Her gown she wore for her religious
marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an
icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress
before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of
Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony the day before the church
service beamed around the world and for that event, this royal
bride wore pink. Screen grab/…
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest monarchs in history but there are three royal titles she was never allowed to hold
20th April 2026
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most
important monarchs in British history but despite ruling longer
than anyone else, there were three very famous titles she was never
allowed to hold. And all because she was a woman. When she became
heir to the throne, on the…
One hundred years ago today, April 20,
was the last day before history. In the early hours of April 21
1926, a little girl was born in London. She would grow up to become
the longest reigning Monarch in British history, a Queen who
changed royalty and a country and whose…
Peter Phillips reveals the Royal Family all asked one question after Queen Elizabeth II surprised them
19th April 2026
Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandson,
Peter Phillips, has revealed that the Royal Family were all asking
the same question as everyone else in the world during one of the
most famous moments of her historic reign. As the Opening Ceremony
of the 2012 Olympics got under way, Peter Phillips shared that the
tension over the famous scene involving James Bond got all the
royals talking. And the…
