On November 20th 2014, a duchess descended from royalty but who had more titles than most kings and queens of her time died. The death of a Spanish noblewoman might not ordinarily make global headlines. But Cayetana, Duchess of Alba, was no ordinary person. She had been feted by some of the most famous people of the 20th century and packed plenty of excitement and intrigue into her 88 years. The…
Burglars broke into a farm on the Windsor estate while members of the Royal Family were at home nearby.
Thames Valley police said two vehicles were stolen in the burglary last month.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children, were asleep at…
How plans for her funeral put Queen Elizabeth II into mischievous mood
11th November 2024
As Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days at Balmoral, she raised a smile from those who loved her best with a cheeky remark about a former Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson officially offered his resignation as PM on September 6th 2024, just 48 hours before the death of…
The Champs Elysees echoed to the sounds of God Save The King as France and Britain came together to mark Armistice Day.
In a poignant ceremony, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, joined the French President, Emmanuel Macron, at the Arc de Triomphe to remember the sacrifice of all those who had died in conflict.
President…
The Princess of Wales to attend Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph
8th November 2024
The Princess of Wales will join the Royal Family at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to those who have died in conflict.
The Princess will watch from a balcony overlooking Whitehall as the solemn act of commemoration takes place.
It will be her second…
King Willem-Alexander speaks of shock after Jewish football fans are targeted in violence in Amsterdam
8th November 2024
The King of the Netherlands has said he is shocked by attacks on Jewish football fans in Amsterdam and that the country can’t ”turn a blind eye to antisemitic behaviour in our streets”.
King Willem-Alexander was speaking after fans of the Israeli side…
A message to those who have been confused by a recent announcement from Buckingham Palace: The Queen’s name is Camilla.
It might seem strange, two years into the reign of King Charles III, to have to state the obvious in such stark terms. But the statement from the Palace that The Queen was unwell and would have to miss several engagements seemed to throw some people off course.
Bold…
In case you missed it, there’s been an election in the US and it’s caused quite the stir there and around the world. Donald Trump will return to the White House in January 2025 as the 47th President, having left there in less than calm circumstances in January…
A glimpse inside the unexpected visit of William and Catherine to Balmoral
24th September 2024
The Prince and Princess of Wales spent several days at Balmoral with The King and Queen, a surprise return to Scotland for William and Catherine who were at the estate in August with their children. And now an unexpected glimpse into the visit has been revealed.
The…
King Juan Carlos is reportedly about to publish his memoirs.
Point de Vue magazine says that the king, who ruled Spain for almost forty years before abdicating and going into exile in disgrace, could have his version of his story on the shelves by early 2025.
Juan Carlos I is said to have signed with French publishers for a 500 page book, provisionally called Reconciliation.
However…
