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It’s a bumper month of royal events this June. In one short month, we get non stop glitz for a golden wedding anniversary, a look back at another famous royal marriage and a hugely important visit. And that’s just for starters. Take a breath and try to keep up. Sweden June is always a busy time for Sweden’s royals as the country marks its National Day on June 6. King Carl Gustaf, Queen…

When Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, the racing industry lost more than its most famous owner and breeder. It lost the sport’s greatest ambassador. For more than seven decades, the late monarch’s presence was woven into the fabric of British racing. Whether at Royal Ascot, Epsom or Newmarket, her attendance brought a sense of occasion that transcended the sport itself. Crowds…

The Prince of Wales has made an unexpected revelation about his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and it’s a controversial one. As he took part in a radio programme, Prince William answered an age old question about the late Monarch. For decades, it was debated how Elizabeth II performed that most British of rituals – preparing scones during afternoon tea. Now, we know. The heir to the…

As the Princess Royal prepares for an official visit to Greece next week, fresh attention has turned to one of the most surprising absences from the late Elizabeth II’s extraordinary travel record – she never carried out an official state visit to the country. During her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II became one of the most travelled monarchs in modern history, visiting well over 100…