For more than a century, it’s been a convention that the Last Will and Testaments made by senior members of The Royal Family would remain sealed. This means unlike every other citizen, royal wills are not be made public. The has been the case since the early 20th century when His Serene Highness Prince Francis of Teck, the brother of King George V’s wife, Queen Mary, sealed his…
BBC ditches licence fee for the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
1st March 2023
The BBC has announced a one-time exemption of its licence fee during the Coronation weekend of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The publicly-funded broadcaster will temporarily suspend its licence fee for Coronation weekend from May 6 to May 8. The dispensation will make…
Edward and Sophie head to the Cayman Islands to deliver special letter from The King
23rd February 2023
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have travelled to the Cayman Islands on their latest globetrotting tour.
Their Royal Highnesses have been meeting locals from across the Cayman Islands, and delivered a letter on behalf of Prince Edward’s elder brother, The…
An unusual royal reveal as King Charles marks an important show of support
23rd February 2023
Royals often reveal plaques and cut ribbons, but this wasn’t the case for King Charles III as His Majesty made an unusual reveal and unveiled a freezer at the Felix Project, one of London’s largest food redistribution charities.
During His Majesty’s visit, The King met with staff, volunteers, and partner organisations who work to provide meals to some of London’s most…
Coronation street party anticipation as free packs released for Big Lunch
23rd February 2023
With months to go until the coronation of King Charles III, some are already getting in the spirit as organisers behind the Coronation Big Lunch release a free party pack to bring communities across the nation together.
The free packs are for people looking to hold a…
71 years ago Prince Philip conducted his saddest duty – telling his wife she was now Queen
6th February 2023
February 6 1952 was expected to be just another day in the life of Princess Elizabeth as visited Kenya with her husband Prince Philip. In unfortunate circumstances, that day would change the Princess’ life forever. For on that day, she lost her father and became the United…
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Holocaust survivors at Buckingham Palace as they remember the atrocities
28th January 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla marked Holocaust Memorial Day by hosting an audience at Buckingham Palace on the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
During the event, Their Majesties received two survivors of genocide and members of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. They heard firsthand about the survivor’s experiences and the ongoing work…
Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence visit troops in Estonia involved in NATO exercises
26th January 2023
The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, visited The King’s Royal Hussars at TAPA Military Base in Estonia.
The King’s Royal Hussars (KRH) is a Royal Armoured Corps regiment of the British Army to which the Princess has been…
The Prince and Princess of Wales help at foodbank in Windsor as the need rises
26th January 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Windsor Foodshore near their Berkshire home to roll up their sleeves and help pack parcels for those in need.
During their visit, the royals praised volunteers for the “vital” work they do. The focus of the visit was to…
How much of the Crown Estate King Charles is expected to divert to 'public good'
20th January 2023
King Charles has asked for a surge in profits from £1 billion worth of six new offshore Crown State wind farms to be used for “wider public good.”
The Royal Household’s public funding is based on 25% of Crown Estate profits. The Crown Estate is an independently-run commercial business. Profits go to the treasury, which then serves as a benchmark for the level of public…
