For decades, Norway’s monarchy has
survived by doing something deceptively simple: staying out of
trouble, staying out of politics, and staying broadly in tune with
the public mood. That quiet social contract is now under visible
strain. The question being asked in Oslo is no longer whether the
royal family is embarrassed – that much is obvious – but whether
the institution itself…
Queen Elizabeth II was ready with a quickfire answer when a top comedian tried a new joke on her
30th January 2026
Queen Elizabeth II was known for her dry
sense of humour and one of the biggest comedians of the last 50
years found himself at the receiving end of one of her one liners
when he tried a new joke out on her. Jimmy Tarbuck, who was once
one of the most high profile stars…
The Duchess of Kent’s secret love for gangsta rap - her favourite artists included Ice Cube and Eminem
30th January 2026
Among the many curiosities of royal life,
few were as quietly surprising as the late Duchess of Kent’s
affection for gangsta rap – a musical enthusiasm that sat far from
public expectation yet perfectly captured her lifelong devotion to
sound in all its…
It’s the ultimate way to fly the flag and
one royal duchess likes to make the most of it. As the Duchess of
Gloucester attended a film premiere at Windsor Castle, she chose a
handbag in a Union Jack design. The Duchess was one of the royal
guests at the first showing of a new Amazon Prime movie about
Charles III’s personal philosophy around the environment and added
the bag to…
Each year, roughly 30 investiture
ceremonies are held across the United Kingdom to recognise citizens
for service and achievement. Recipients, including those from the
British Overseas Territories, are presented with honours such as
MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods and damehoods.
If there was ever a reminder that the
Crown still carries influence, the events of the past few days
provided it in spades. While the world watched the fallout from
Donald Trump’s reckless comments about British troops in
Afghanistan, one figure quietly reshaped the…
A yellow “danger to life” weather warning
has been issued for Balmoral and surrounding areas of northeast
Scotland, as the Met Office predicts prolonged and heavy rainfall
from Wednesday evening through to Friday night. The alert covers
Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Moray, Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirling,
Dundee, Fife and parts of the Highlands. Forecasters have warned
that persistent rain on…
The legendary Italian fashion designer,
Valentino Garavani, has died at the age of 93. Many royal brides
have turned to Valentino to design an iconic wedding gown for their
special day, and in honour of his legacy, we’re looking at three
royal brides who wore…
This princess revealed her wedding dress was still being sewn as guests arrived for her marriage
17th January 2026
Princess Madeleine’s wedding dress is one
of the most celebrated of recent royal weddings. The bride herself
talked openly about how her wedding dress was designed. The Italian
fashion designer Valentino Garavani had asked her if he could
create her dress. And the…
Two years a queen! Mary of Denmark wowed at her husband's accession in a look that put her country centre stage
14th January 2026
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark
are celebrating two years of reign. Frederik X became King of
Denmark on January 14 2024 and while the new monarch was at the
centre of events that day, it was his consort who started this new
era for the country’s royals as their cornerstone. Mary of Denmark,
born and raised in Australia, put all the focus on her husband’s
new realm on the…
