British Royals

The remarkable story behind one of the Royal Family's most beloved homes

Tucked away on Scotland’s dramatic north coast, the Castle of Mey is one of the Royal Family’s most cherished private residences. Saved from ruin by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in the 1950s, the castle became her beloved Highland retreat and remains closely associated with King Charles III today. Where is the Castle of Mey? The Castle of Mey stands in Caithness, overlooking…
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British Royals

This is the reason why Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie still have royal titles

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have retained their royal titles even as their father and mother lose the honours they once held themselves. Beatrice, who is ninth in line to the throne, and Eugenie, who is twelfth remain HRH and Princess even as their own public profiles lessen. They’ve held the distinction since birth. Unlike Edward and Sophie, Andrew and Sarah chose to follow…
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Features

How to follow in William the Conqueror's footsteps as medieval kings and queens become the royals everyone wants to know

The arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry in England for the first time in almost 1000 years has put a different kind of royalty in the spotlight. This summer is about to get medieval as the Conqueror, his queen and the crown he won and made his own are all anyone wants to talk about, Chainmail is all the rage for clothing and interiors, there are online queues for tapestry tickets and no autumn party…
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Royal News

The Princess of Wales presents Wimbledon Trophy to first time champion Linda Nosková

The Princess of Wales returned to Centre Court to present the Ladies’ Singles Trophy following the conclusion of the Wimbledon final, continuing one of her most recognisable official duties as Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The trophy presentation is a longstanding part of the Championships, with the Princess congratulating both the champion and the runner-up before…
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