With the holiday season here, palaces and
tourist destinations are celebrating far and wide. And the ultimate
symbol of Tudor royalty, Hampton Court Palace, has its Festive
Fayre. The Fayre allows visitors to enjoy a food wonderland! There
will be a number of artisan food and drink vendors to pick from.
While people soak in the atmosphere, they can also have some family
fun, enjoy live music…
The King's powerful words on peace resonate after State Visit
6th December 2024
King Charles spoke during the Qatar State
Visit of the ongoing work to achieve an end to current conflicts.
The King made the pursuit of peace and resolution a central plank
of a speech that was a powerful part of what has been seen as a
highly successful State…
The last tiara night of 2024 for the
Royal Family brought a diamond debut and lots of aquamarines. The
State Banquet held for the Amir of Qatar is also the last such
event to be held at Buckingham Palace for several years as
restoration work means that future State Visits…
Inside the Royal Family's Christmas - what King Charles will have for his festive feast
3rd December 2024
Every year, the Royal Family gathers at
Sandringham in Norfolk to spend the holidays. Between church, a
gift exchange, and Christmas dinner, one could say they celebrate
just like any other family. In this case, their holiday meals might
be a bit more fancy than others. Chef Darren McGrady, who cooked
for the Royal Family from 1982 to 1998, gave some insight to Marie
Claire UK about the holiday…
King Charles has continued a tradition
that was firmly set in stone during the last part of the reign of
Queen Elizabeth II: a Sandringham Christmas. For decades, the
royals have gathered at the Norfolk estate for their festive
celebrations and The King shows no sign of…
World famous market with royal ties to close after 900 years
28th November 2024
London’s oldest meat market which has
served the community for more than 900 years is set to close.
Smithfield has been one of the most famous trading spots in Britain
for centuries, given special status by a very famous medieval
monarch, but is now set to shut its…
The unexpected photographer requested by Queen Elizabeth II
27th November 2024
When many think of American photographer
Annie Leibovitz, certain images may come to mind. They might be
images like the controversial one of a teen Miley Cyrus showing her
back,. But perhaps for many, the photo that springs to mind
features Queen Elizabeth II. Between the several sessions Leibovitz
had with the late Queen, there are several that have become icon
images of an historic…
Duchess of Edinburgh takes on new patronage linked to late father-in-law, Prince Philip
27th November 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh is adding a new
role to her resume as she becomes patron of Plan International UK.
The news was announced on UN Day for the Elimination of Violence
Against Women. The Duchess isn’t the first royal to become patron
of the organisation. Her…
Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle make State Visit swap
26th November 2024
One is the most famous royal residence in
the world and the other is one of the oldest. And they are about to
do a swap. The £369m renovation to London’s Buckingham Palace means
that State Visits will be relocated – well for a few years, anyway.
According to…
As a new documentary about Queen
Camilla’s focus on ending domestic abuse aired, King Charles shares
candid emotions as he described how proud he is of his wife’s work.
The 76-year-old spoke about the new documentary, Her Majesty The
Queen: Behind Closed Doors, a 90-minute film highlighting the work
Queen Camilla does to raise awareness of domestic and sexual
violence. During a…

