British Royals

The Duke of Kent on Buckingham Palace balcony to welcome King Charles at Trooping

The Duke of Kent was on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to see King Charles return from Trooping the Colour. Prince Edward, 88, looked on from the centre of the balcony as his cousin arrived at the Palace from the spectacular ceremony which had taken place at Horse Guards Parade. The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke of Gloucester share a joke on the Buckingham Palace…
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Features

The striking royal event that put Dame Penny Mordaunt's name in the history books

Penny Mordaunt has been been made a dame in that major royal event, the King’s Birthday Honours, in recognition for her services to politics. Dame Penny was the first woman to be Lord President of the Privy Council and, as such, she famously carried the Sword of State at the Coronation in May 2023. However, before that, an even more symbolic moment had put her name in the history books. For…
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Royal News

David Beckham knighted in King's Birthday Honours

Sir David Beckham has been made a knight in the King’s Birthday Honours. Sir David, former captain of the England football team, is recognised for his services to sport and to charity. His knighthood was one of the worst kept secrets of recent weeks. Just hours…
Royal News

Princess Estelle takes on important role for her royal family

Princess Estelle of Sweden is taking on a very important role for her royal family – she will be godmother to her youngest cousin. Estelle, who turned 13 in February, will be one of the sponsors to Princess Ines, the baby daughter of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia. Christening of a princess Ines, who is four months old, will be baptised on June 13 2025, the tenth wedding…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene and a dog are the stars as President of France makes State Visit to Monaco

Princess Charlene has taken a leading role as the President of France makes a State Visit to Monaco and she’s added a rather unexpected companion to proceedings – one of her dogs. Charlene welcomed Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, in a spectacular ceremony at the Prince’s Palace in Monte Carlo before holding a series of informal chats with the French First Lady in the…
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