British Royals

The ultimate Olympics moment - how Queen Elizabeth II surprised the world with the help of James Bond

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27th July 2025
It was a moment that took the world by surprise and, thirteen years on, it’s a stand out memory of the Games. In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II took a starring role in one of the most famous Olympics opening ceremonies of all time. On July 27th 2012, all eyes were on London for the inauguration of the Summer Games. A spectacular event, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, was lined up with…
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British Royals

The history of the title of Princess Royal and the strict rules around which women can hold it

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26th July 2025
In June 1987, Queen Elizabeth II bestowed a highly anticipated honour on her only daughter. It was announced that Anne had been made Princess Royal. The conferral of this very regal title came on June 13 1987 but Anne was actually eligible for it much earlier in her mother’s reign. Who can be the Princess Royal? The title of Princess Royal is traditionally given to the eldest daughter…
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Longing for labubu? This is how to make the summer plushy key ring trend royal

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21st July 2025
It’s the accessory everyone wants this summer but it’s hard to come by. This year, everyone is looking for labubu, the cute monster elves that have become a must have and which are super popular as plushy key rings. However, they can be hard to come by and often sell out within moments. If you’re pushing for plush and still looking, these are some royal options on the plushy…
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Let the King choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury? Not without a constitutional crisis

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17th July 2025
A recent letter published in The Spectator has stirred the waters of Church and State by proposing that King Charles III should personally choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury. The suggestion, made by a parish vicar, speaks to a deep sense of dissatisfaction in some Anglican quarters with the modern Church’s leadership – but it also betrays a misunderstanding of how the English…
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