Features

Countdown to a centenary: a debate about a royal baby's title occupies the newspapers

In April 1926, all royal news was looking forward to one event and one event only and it would change history. Papers and magazines were filled with stories of the Royal Family, especially the Duke and Duchess of York who were expecting their first child imminently. And although Buckingham Palace had never made a formal announcement about the arrival of a third grandchild for King George V and…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos returns to Spain as royal family has Easter filled with surprises

King Juan Carlos has returned unexpectedly to Spain as the country’s royals had one of their most surprising Easter weekends in years. The former monarch, who abdicated in 2014, took the centre seat in the VIP box at a bullfight in Seville held on Easter Sunday and was given a standing ovation as he made his way in. The crowd stood for the national anthem and it was played publicly…
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Royal News

King Charles shares sweet moment with Prince Louis and there's a special greeting for George and Charlotte, too

King Charles shared a sweet moment with his grandson, Prince Louis, as the two met at Windsor for Easter celebrations. As The King arrived at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, the rest of the Royal Family was waiting to greet him and Queen Camilla. After the expected curtsies and bows, King Charles made his way into the chapel with the Prince and Princess of Wales ready to say hello at the…
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Features

Countdown to a Centenary: the shocking story of a lost royal diamond

The papers were filled with royal news in April 1926 and one event, in particular, needed plenty of coverage. King George V and Queen Mary were about to become grandparents again as their second son and his wife, the Duke and Duchess of York, were expecting their first child. Little did anyone know at the time that this royal baby mania would actually precede the birth of the girl who would grow…
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