How many kings called Edward have there
been? If you think you know the answer, this special feature by
Liam Foley might make you think again. One aspect of the evolution
of monarchy that I find interesting is the development of Ordinal
numbers, or regnal numbers, and also called post-nominal numbers
used to differentiate between monarchs of the same name within the
same territory. In the…
How a newborn baby ended up being drawn into the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Prince William
17th August 2025
She’s not even a month old yet but a baby
girl has, somewhat unexpectedly, been drawn into the drama
surrounding Prince William and Prince Harry. The two brothers, once
famously close, are reported not to have spoken to one another
since the death of Queen Elizabeth…
Buckingham Palace is illuminated as buildings around the UK shine light in the darkness in VJ Day tributes
16th August 2025
On 15 August 2025, the UK observed the
80th anniversary of VJ Day with a powerful blend of ceremonial
remembrance and visual tributes. One of the most symbolic gestures
was the night time illumination of iconic buildings across the
nation—a visual tribute resonating with…
Buckingham Palace forced to remove page on Princess Anne from its website after questions over shocking claim
13th August 2025
Buckingham Palace has been forced to
remove a page from its own website after it appeared to create a
whole new royal family for Princess Anne. The Palace had only just
published a list of ‘fun facts’ about the Princess to mark her
upcoming 75th birthday when it had to swiftly remove it after
eagled eyed royal watchers spotted an apparently shocking claim.
The list of facts…
Buckingham Palace sends royal watchers into a tailspin with a 'fun fact' that appeared to give Princess Anne a whole new family
13th August 2025
Buckingham Palace has hit the delete
button fast after it appeared to give Princess Anne a whole new
family. With just days to go until the Princess Royal turns 75, the
Royal Family has begun the celebrations by sharing some ‘things you
might not know’ about…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have
revealed they have a new deal with Netflix and the contract will
see them offer a wide range of programmes to the streaming giant.
Harry and Meghan have a ”first look” deal with the media company
now, meaning they will now…
It’s been a setting for drama among the
most powerful for over half a millennium and its corridors have
echoed to struggles for dominance between some of the most
notorious leaders the world has ever known. Now Hampton Court
Palace has opened its doors to the man one heartbeat away from
being leader of the free world. JD Vance just hit Hampton Court
Palace. The Vice President of the…
The latest royal bride to be has a sparkling engagement ring with nods to the regal links of her groom
10th August 2025
In a moment where romance meets legacy,
Peter Phillips—Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild—has proposed
to Harriet Sperling, an NHS paediatric nurse, with a ring that’s
steeped in symbolism. Unveiled in a sunlit photograph released with
their engagement…
Some of the glittering items used at the
Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra are currently on show
in London. Visitors to The King’s Gallery can see the gold mantle
worn by the King and the glorious dress used by his consort in the
exhibition The Edwardians: Age…
Summer is known as silly season for a
reason. It’s a time of holidays, breaks, moments away from everyday
life. And that used to mean that news stopped. A lack of actual
events meant a big hole in media coverage and so anything and
everything became fair game. Once upon a time, not that long ago,
that mean skateboarding ducks. But in a 24 hour news age where
stories can appear everywhere…
