While it does not make frequent
appearances, there is one mysterious European tiara that features
February’s birthstone. And it’s part of one of the most unusual
royal collections of all, the one belonging to Luxembourg. The
Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg have a strong jewellery
collection with several historic pieces in their vaults. The family
holds a mid-century…
The latest police statement on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after release from custody
19th February 2026
Thames Valley Police have released a
fresh statement on the arrest and custody of Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor, just moments after the eighth in line to the
throne was released under investigation. The full statement reads:
”On Thursday (19/2) we arrested a man in his…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been
arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former
prince was detained at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate on
Thursday morning. He has not been charged and has previously denied
wrongdoing. Misconduct in public…
The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
places the Crown in a position without modern comparison and
presents, in both its constitutional and personal dimensions, one
of the most exacting passages of the present reign. Royal
commentator Alastair Bruce, speaking on Sky News, observed that the
only historical precedent for such an event lies nearly five
centuries distant. “The only…
This striking royal gem was given by one queen to another but ended up hidden for almost a century
17th February 2026
The Queen Mother amassed quite a large
jewellery collection of her own, with a wide variety of jewels. In
honour of February’s birthstone, we are exploring one of her most
impressive amethyst necklaces. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon accepted
the Duke of York’s…
This is the royal rule which means Andrew Mountbatten Windsor could hold the power of a king
17th February 2026
The Regency Act of 1937 lays out who
stands in for a Monarch in a range of situations where they can’t
exercise their functions. It sets out who can act as a king or
queen and which of those royal powers they would hold. Its current
form means that Andrew Mountbatten…
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…
