Insight

If Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated, who would be Monarch today?

We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now? There…
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Romance and intrigue: the fascinating stories of royal Christmas babies

The Christmas story begins, of course, with a baby and there’s something about a Christmas birthday that makes it all the more interesting, even if mean relatives do double up on presents. Some of the most intriguing royal stories of all have begun on Christmas Eve, leading to lives filled with romance, tragedy and drama. King John of England Let’s start with the birth of a king.
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British Royals

Counsellors of State Bill, adding Princess Anne and Prince Edward, given Royal Assent

The Bill to change who can act as Counsellors of State has been given Royal Assent. It means that The Princess Royal and The Earl of Wessex can both now stand in for the Monarch, if required. The Bill was given Royal Assent, meaning it is now law, on December 6th 2022, just as King Charles was welcoming members of the Diplomatic Corps to Buckingham Palace for the traditional…
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How Queen Elizabeth II celebrated Christmas

Each family has its own Christmas tradition and royal families are no exception. For seven decades, Elizabeth II enjoyed the celebrations of a family Christmas which she shaped into a traditional all of her own. As the Windsors prepare to mark their first festive season since her death, we look at how Elizabeth II made Christmas a very special time for family. A Very Big Family Lunch A week…
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