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 will be hosted at Windsor Castle. And the Royal Family chose some historic gems for this historic event.
As Queen Camilla…
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…
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 doors.
The closure comes after the City of London Corporation decided not to go ahead with earlier plans to relocate the…
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…
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 reports, Windsor Castle is about to take over as the main location for incoming State Visits. The Times, notes it will…
King Charles moved to tears by Queen Camilla's work to end domestic abuse
15th November 2024
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…
King Charles serenaded as he marks his birthday by showcasing Coronation food hubs
14th November 2024
The King marked his birthday at a cause close to his heart as he officially opened the first two Coronation Food Hubs.
King Charles III opened one virtually and then another one in person. His 2024 birthday, his 76th, also marks the first anniversary of the Coronation…
Another loss for Prince Andrew as King Charles looks at allowance
6th November 2024
It’s been several years since Prince Andrew was forced to step away from royal duties and now King Charles is cutting his brother’s allowance.
In an updated version of the book, Charles III: New King. New Court, author Robert Hardman writes The King instructed the Keeper of the Privy Purse to remove his brother’s £1 million annual personal allowance.
Several reports in…