As James, Earl of Wessex, celebrates his
18th birthday – here are 18 facts about the young royal. Full Name
and Birth: James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor was born
on 17 December 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey to Prince
Edward and Sophie, the then Earl and Countess of Wessex. Sibling:
He is the younger brother of Lady Louise Windsor but remains ahead
of her in the…
Here’s why James, Earl of Wessex, will never follow his father's footsteps in becoming the Duke of Edinburgh
17th December 2025
On 17 December 2025, James, Earl of
Wessex, marked a milestone: his 18th birthday. The occasion brings
renewed attention to his position within the Royal Family and
clarifies why he will never inherit the Dukedom of Edinburgh. In a
notable act of familial continuity and…
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at Buckingham Palace for Christmas tradition
16th December 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales are
inside Buckingham Palace for a special Christmas event. William and
Kate are at The King’s Christmas lunch which is held in the run up
to the big day to bring the wider Royal Family together. Prince
William was at the wheel of…
The royal Christmas tradition I really miss and why I think King Charles has to bring it back
16th December 2025
It’s getting to that time of year when a
royal Christmas tradition I loved used to suddenly appear from
nowhere. There was something familiar and happy and relaxed about
it that seemed to underline that the festive season was about to
begin. And I really think it’s time King Charles brought it back.
In fact, reviving this very simple royal moment might do the family
the world of…
Princess Anne’s reputation as the most
unsentimental and industrious member of the Royal Family is well
established. Yet those who worked closely with her late father have
long suggested that her steely resolve, impatience with pretension
and formidable work ethic placed…
This is the unexpected royal title that the Princess of Wales got ahead of Princess Anne
14th December 2025
The Princess of Wales was crowned with an
unexpected title this year and her competition for it was Princess
Anne. And with Christmas approaching and a big lunch on the menu,
it might be one that neither wants in case it lands them with a
very big job. Kate was named as…
King Charles has sent a personalised
Christmas present to the ”bottom of the world”. There’s now a brand
new bright red post box, bearing his cypher, in the middle of
Antarctica. It’s been sent there by The King to help people working
there stay in touch with friends and family back home. There are
relatively few post boxes with The King’s cypher on them with…
Royal Christmas plans revealed - here's everything we know so far
14th December 2025
As the festive season officially kicks
into action, the Royal Family’s Christmas plans are coming into
focus, with a familiar blend of ceremony, family gatherings and
long-standing tradition. While Sandringham remains the emotional
heart of royal Christmas, celebrations…
This is how Princess Anne got her name and it's a lot more complicated than you thought
13th December 2025
Anne is one of the most popular names for
queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but
disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the
throne chose it for her second child. Why did the only daughter of
Queen Elizabeth II end up with a…
The heartbreaking reason why King Charles won’t reveal his cancer type
12th December 2025
When Buckingham Palace first revealed
that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer, the announcement
was deliberately brief. It confirmed the diagnosis, outlined that
he would step back from public-facing duties, and stressed that the
prognosis was positive. One detail, however, was noticeably absent
– the type of cancer he is battling. Still to this day, with the
news that His…
