A rare chance to see an historic royal
outfit up close has just been announced. The royal christening gown
worn by kings, queens, princes and princesses for almost 200 years
will be put on show in London later this year. It’s believed to be
the first public exhibition for the historic outfit. It’s part of
an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen
Elizabeth…
Countdown to a Centenary: in April 1926, everyone was talking about a royal writing a book
2nd March 2026
One hundred years ago this month, the
Royal Family was big news. In a country still recovering from World
War One and negotiating the new social set up that had ushered in,
they had become what they always were at their best. A focal point.
And what was drawing…
King Harald of Norway has been taken to
hospital while on holiday. Harald V, who just turned 89, was
admitted to the University Hospital in Tenerife. Norway’s royals
announced that the king was being treated for an infection and
dehydration. The statement said…
Plans to take Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor out of the line of succession move forward
23rd February 2026
The prospect of Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor being removed from the line of succession has
taken a step forward as the Prime Minister of Australia gave his
backing to the idea. Over the weekend, it was reported that the
government in London is looking to take the former prince out of
the line to the throne. It’s suggested that this could take place
after the police investigation into Andrew…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be out of the line of succession
20th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be
removed from the line of succession. The government has said it is
thinking of bringing in legislation that would take the former
prince out of the succession He is currently eighth in line. The
move would need agreement of all…
This one photo has now become a defining image of the Royal Family in the 21st century
20th February 2026
A photo taken through a windscreen, the
focus of it a man whose eyes are turned red by the flash – it’s
hardly portraiture but this will be one of the defining images of
the Royal Family in the 21st century. Around 7pm, on the evening of
February 19 2026, a…
Politician calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to remove himself from the Line of Succession
20th February 2026
A politician has called on Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor to remove himself from the line of succession.
Andrew Bowie, who is shadow Scotland Secretary, said it was time
for the former prince to give up any claim to the throne. Speaking
to GB News, the Conservative politician said ”I think it would be
the decent thing.” The call came the day after Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor was…
Police searches at Royal Lodge have
entered a second day. Officers began looking through the royal
property, formerly the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on
February 19 and continued their searches on the following day.
Searches at a property on the Sandringham…
The latest police statement on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after release from custody
19th February 2026
Thames Valley Police have released a
fresh statement on the arrest and custody of Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor, just moments after the eighth in line to the
throne was released under investigation. The full statement reads:
”On Thursday (19/2) we arrested a man in his…
King Charles issues hard hitting statement following arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
19th February 2026
The King has issued a hard hitting
statement following the arrest of his brother, Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor. Charles III, speaking just hours after his
younger sibling was taken into police custody, was clear. His
Majesty said ”the law must take its course.” Buckingham Palace
issued the statement at midday on February 19 2026, less than four
hours after the former prince…
