Imagine, for a moment, King Charles III
seated at his ornate desk at Clarence House, a bill freshly passed
by the Houses of Parliament before him. His conscience recoils. He
cannot abide the legislation. Perhaps it offends his principles.
Perhaps it challenges tradition. Yet, despite the drama of the
moment, there is only one path open to him: he must sign. The Royal
Assent is no longer a…
King Charles will have Christmas trees in
all his royal palaces this year and he’s already unveiled the first
of his festive decorations. Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is now
decked for the season and The King has gone for a traditional red
and gold look for the set of…
When Prince William is king he will have to change the rules around royal titles - and this is why
24th November 2025
Royal titles are thought to be set in
stone but this autumn has shown that they are, in fact, rather
fragile things. As summer faded, the younger brother of The King
found out that Monarchs can still change everything with just a few
words. Charles III removed the HRH and…
Not your usual royal name: England once had an heir to the throne called Alfonso and he was very nearly king
24th November 2025
There are some names that just scream
royal – George, Edward, Elizabeth, Anne. Kings and queens have a
tendency to keep it in the family when it comes to christening
their offspring and so a certain quota of names have become
associated with royalty. Alphonso isn’t one of them but for over a
decade, it was actually the name of England’s heir to the throne
and one of the most…
Now it's Kate reaching for diamonds that came to the Royal Family from a society legend
20th November 2025
The Princess of Wales has become the
second senior royal in less than 24 hours to appears in dazzling
diamonds that once belonged to one of the most famous names in
London society. For her visit to the Royal Variety Performance,
Kate chose a pair of earrings that were…
The Royal Wedding bouquet that vanished: the untold story behind Queen Elizabeth II’s Big Day
20th November 2025
Royal weddings often follow a familiar
pattern. They unfold in grand, historic churches with brides
dressed in sweeping white gowns and glittering heirloom tiaras,
while grooms stand proudly in military uniform. They are
accompanied by long lines of bridesmaids and pageboys…
The secrets of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding day that history nearly forgot
20th November 2025
When Princess Elizabeth married
Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on 20 November
1947, the country paused to witness a moment of hope and pageantry
in an otherwise austere post-war Britain. The ceremony, held at
11:30 am, drew huge public attention, and the fascination did not
end when the newlyweds departed the Abbey. More than 2,500 wedding
gifts were placed on display at St…
King Charles has sent a special message
to Prince Albert II of Monaco as the tiny principality marks its
National Day. This year’s celebrations have an added poignancy as
Albert is actually marking 20 years since he became Sovereign
Prince of Monaco on the death of his…
The Heiress who changed royal style forever: Margaret Greville’s glittering legacy
19th November 2025
Margaret Greville is not a household
name. Outside royal circles and National Trust devotees, her story
is often overlooked. Yet her influence sparkles (quite literally)
from the brows, necks and wrists of the British Royal Family to
this day. Many of the most recognisable…
Oh wait… it’s none of our business! In an
opinion piece, our Editor-at-Large, Charlie Proctor, explains why
the Princess and the Palace offer us zero explanation for the
guestlist. In the era of instant outrage and armchair analysis, a
missing face at a state reception is apparently enough to send
parts of the internet into meltdown. The Princess of Wales did not
attend the…
