British Royals

The Duke of Sussex loses High Court case over UK security

The Duke of Sussex has lost a court case over his security in the UK. The High Court rejected Prince Harry’s challenge to a decision to change his security arrangements once he stopped being a working royal. Security is arranged by RAVEC which has responsibility delegated to it for protection of royalty and VIPs from the Home Office. It now offers the Duke security in the UK, tailored to…
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Royal News

No return to royal duties for the Duke of Sussex

There will be no return to royal duties for Prince Harry despite newspaper reports that he was willing to take on some engagements during The King’s treatment for cancer. The Times reported that friends of the Duke had indicated he would be open to a temporary return to…
British Royals

Prince Harry speaks of royal relations as he touches on King's health

Prince Harry has suggested that The King’s illness might bring some form of family reconciliation. Speaking to Good Morning America, Harry also said he was ‘grateful’ to have been able to spend time with his father following the diagnosis. The Duke of Sussex spoke to the programme as he visited Canada in a preview of the first winter Invictus Games which will take place there in…
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The Prince of Wales returns to royal duties for first time since Royal Family hit by health concerns

The Prince of Wales is back on duty after several weeks which have seen his family beset with health concerns. Prince William has been carrying out an investiture at Windsor Castle as he returned to public engagements for the first time since January when the Princess of Wales had to undergo major surgery. The heir to the throne presented honours to dozens of people recognised for their…
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The rubies and diamonds worn for a day of history by Europe's newest queen

The sparkling ruby and diamond parure that has become synonymous with the brand new Queen of Denmark acquired a new chapter in its history when parts of it were worn by Queen Mary on the day she became consort. Left to her husband, King Frederik, by his grandmother, Queen Ingrid upon her death in 2000, the parure has a unique history that spans several centuries and countries. The origins of…
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