For decades, the Christmas broadcast has
been a ritual closely associated with the grandeur of royal
residences. Buckingham Palace, Sandringham, Windsor Castle – these
have served as the familiar backdrops for the sovereign’s
reflections on faith, family and the nation. King Charles III,
however, is quietly redrawing that map. Since ascending the throne,
he has increasingly chosen sacred…
Cooking, paper hearts and the Duchess of Edinburgh in a Santa hat: this is how royals do Christmas crafting
24th December 2025
Christmas Eve brings families and friends
together for the holidays and in a frankly bizarre move, sees many
decide that the best way to spend time with someone you might not
have seen all year is to get out the glue and paint and start
crafting. There’s something…
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…
A king has been given a masterclass in an
old Christmas tradition that he failed to get the hang of in the
first months of his reign. Frederik X of Denmark was shown how to
get to grips with a well loved practice in his country by his
mother, Queen Margrethe, who passed her throne to him at the start
of 2024. The tradition is one very close to the hearts, quite
literally, of people across…
The wedding mishap that made the royals laugh: When Queen Elizabeth II stood on the King of Norway's foot
18th December 2025
Weddings, even those steeped in
tradition, rarely run perfectly – and royal weddings are no
exception. At Princess Alexandra’s marriage to Angus Ogilvy on 24
April 1963, Queen Elizabeth II found herself in a delicate
situation, having to apologise to a fellow…
The groom who turned down an Earldom: Why Princess Alexandra’s husband chose life as a royal commoner
18th December 2025
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…
As James, Earl of Wessex, celebrates his
18th birthday – here are 18 facts about the young royal. Full Name
and Birth: James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor was born
on 17 December 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey to Prince
Edward and Sophie, the then Earl and Countess of Wessex. Sibling:
He is the younger brother of Lady Louise Windsor but remains ahead
of her in the…
Here’s why James, Earl of Wessex, will never follow his father's footsteps in becoming the Duke of Edinburgh
17th December 2025
On 17 December 2025, James, Earl of
Wessex, marked a milestone: his 18th birthday. The occasion brings
renewed attention to his position within the Royal Family and
clarifies why he will never inherit the Dukedom of Edinburgh. In a
notable act of familial continuity and…
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at Buckingham Palace for Christmas tradition
16th December 2025
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 royal Christmas tradition I really miss and why I think King Charles has to bring it back
16th December 2025
It’s getting to that time of year when a
royal Christmas tradition I loved used to suddenly appear from
nowhere. There was something familiar and happy and relaxed about
it that seemed to underline that the festive season was about to
begin. And I really think it’s time King Charles brought it back.
In fact, reviving this very simple royal moment might do the family
the world of…
