The Kents

The loyal royal relations whose support for King Charles weathered a difficult year

They are the loyal but often overlooked branch of the House of Windsor. The Kents continue to play an important, if sometimes silent, role within the Royal Family. And 2024 was no different. While true tragedy hit the headlines, the royal cousins who have long supported the Crown kept on with their duty, led by a prince called Edward who has been a royal duke for over 80 years. The past year has…
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Royal News

The poignant photo on a very romantic royal Christmas card

It is perhaps the most romantic royal Christmas card sent this year, as well as the most poignant. The festive greeting of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh makes a very sweet link with times past as well as looking to the future with a brand new portrait. Sophie and Edward have chosen to mark the season with a card containing not one but three different photos. One of them is a never before…
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British Royals

Sophie in a Santa hat brings the smiles as the Royal Family keeps calm for Christmas

The Duchess of Edinburgh is known for her hat picks but she surprised everyone by going full festive with her latest style choice. Sophie opted for a traditional Santa hat as she enjoyed an afternoon at the Disability Initiative Resource Centre in Camberley. The Duchess, who has been patron of Disability Initiative for over twenty years, met many of the charity’s clients as she spent time…
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The Yorks

The Duke of York says he ''ceased all contact'' with alleged Chinese spy

The Duke of York says he has cut all contact with a person alleged to be a Chinese spy. The businessman is said to have been a ”close confidant” of Prince Andrew. Their links came to light after the man lost an appeal over being barred from entering the UK. The man, known in court documents as H6, was banned from the country by former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, who considered him…
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