The daughter of the late Aga Khan has
revealed what she believes happened to Shergar, the legendary
racehorse whose disappearance became one of the greatest mysteries
in sporting history and captivated racing fans including Queen
Elizabeth II. Princess Zahra Aga Khan has spoken candidly about the
1983 kidnapping of the Derby winner, saying her family now believes
the stallion was killed within…
This is how King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales keep cool during Trooping the Colour
13th June 2026
The King was in full uniform for Trooping
the Colour and his secret for keeping cool during the long parade
has been spotted. King Charles, along with Queen Camilla and the
Princess of Wales, took centre stage at the Sovereign’s Birthday
Parade, sitting on a dais in the…
Dame Helen Mirren and photojournalist Sir
Don McCullin have been appointed to one of the most exclusive
orders in the British honours system. The pair have been named
Members of the Order of the Companions of Honour in the King’s
Birthday Honours, joining a…
Ryan Moore, the jockey who partnered
Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved Estimate to a historic Gold Cup
victory at Royal Ascot, has been recognised in the King’s Birthday
Honours. Moore, widely regarded as one of the finest jockeys of his
generation, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British
Empire (MBE) for services to horseracing and British sport. The
honour crowns a…
Two of the most trusted women in the
households of the Princess Royal and Duchess of Edinburgh have been
recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Annabelle Galletley,
Assistant Private Secretary and Lady-in-Waiting to the Duchess of
Edinburgh, has been appointed a…
The death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
after more than three years in a coma has removed one of the most
prominent figures in Thailand’s royal family and intensified
long-standing uncertainty over who will eventually succeed King
Vajiralongkorn. The 47-year-old princess…
Zara Tindall celebrates emotional victory with mare bred from late Queen's beloved horse
11th June 2026
Zara Tindall’s much-loved mare A Little
Something continued her impressive progression over fences with a
commanding victory in a handicap chase, extending an already
remarkable record for the royal-owned horse. The seven-year-old bay
mare, bred and owned by the King’s niece, powered to a 12-length
success under jockey Ben Jones after making virtually all of the
running. Trainer Emma…
Why nobody wanted to buy former Prince Andrew's Falklands War gloves in embarrassing auction blow
11th June 2026
A pair of flying gloves worn by the
former Prince Andrew during the Falklands War failed to attract a
single bid at auction, with experts suggesting his damaged public
reputation may have deterred potential buyers. The signed pale
leather gloves, worn by Andrew…
Royal bride Harriet Sperling chooses Emilia Wickstead for her much anticipated wedding dress
6th June 2026
Harriet Sperling has turned to a favoured
royal designer for her wedding dress: Emilia Wickstead. Speaking to
British Vogue, Wickstead said, “We aligned on something authentic,
traditional and modern.” Sperling’s stunning Italy ivory crepe
wedding dress features…
For all the success enjoyed by the
British Royal Family on the racecourse, the 1909 Derby occupies a
unique place in sporting history. When Minoru passed the post at
Epsom on 26 May 1909, he did more than win the world’s most famous
race. He secured what remains the only Derby victory achieved by a
reigning British monarch. The winner was Minoru, an Irish-bred colt
trained by Richard Marsh…
