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For many viewers, the Christmas broadcast appears effortless: a monarch speaking directly to the nation, words and presence perfectly framed. Behind the scenes, however, each address is the result of meticulous planning, careful choreography, and layered symbolism. King Charles III’s speeches, particularly those delivered from unconventional venues like the Fitzrovia Chapel or in 2025…

Hidden behind the Abbey’s high altar, beyond the familiar sweep of Westminster’s nave and transepts, lies a space that even regular visitors to the ancient church may never properly encounter. The Lady Chapel – formally known as the Henry VII Chapel – is among the most extraordinary rooms in Britain, a place where monarchy, memory and faith converge beneath a ceiling of astonishing…

In April 1963, the nation paused to witness the wedding of Princess Alexandra of Kent, Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin, to British businessman Angus Ogilvy. The union captured public imagination not only for its splendour, but also for the quietly unorthodox choices made by the groom. The couple first met at a ball at Luton Hoo in 1955, and seven years later Buckingham Palace confirmed…

The Prince and Princess of Wales are inside Buckingham Palace for a special Christmas event. William and Kate are at The King’s Christmas lunch which is held in the run up to the big day to bring the wider Royal Family together. Prince William was at the wheel of the family car as it turned into the Palace with Kate at his side. The couple’s three children were spotted in the…