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The Princess of Wales has revealed how she feels about the reaction to a royal first that she’s just chalked up. Kate said the reaction to her Three Peaks challenge had left her feeling ”blown away”. The admission came as she took part in the ‘Overheard at Wimbledon’ series that is running on social media throughout the competition. She also spoke about the importance of…

As royalty and sporting greats gathered in the Royal Box on Centre Court once again today, it is impossible not to remember one of Wimbledon’s most beloved royal figures – the late Duchess of Kent. While King Frederik X of Denmark made a low-key appearance among Sunday’s distinguished guests, for many tennis fans the royal most closely associated with Wimbledon will always be the Duchess…

The King has approved the appointment of Eve Samson as the 53rd Clerk of the House of Commons, making history as the first woman to hold one of Parliament’s most senior constitutional offices. The appointment follows a recruitment process agreed by the House of Commons Commission and comes after formal approval by the Sovereign. Eve Samson has served in the House of Commons for almost four…

They are among the most recognisable figures at Royal Ascot, instantly identifiable in their black bowler hats and immaculate attire. They are photographed almost as often as the racegoers themselves, stand proudly beside the royal procession each afternoon and are as much a part of the Berkshire racecourse as top hats and champagne. But behind the tradition lies a team of dedicated men and…