The Prince of Wales has made an
unexpected revelation about his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II,
and it’s a controversial one. As he took part in a radio programme,
Prince William answered an age old question about the late Monarch.
For decades, it was debated how Elizabeth II performed that most
British of rituals – preparing scones during afternoon tea. Now, we
know. The heir to the…
This is how a radio station accidentally told the world, incorrectly, that King Charles was dead
22nd May 2026
King Charles was in the middle of a visit
to Northern Ireland when people in another part of his realm were
told, wrongly, that he had died. On a sunny May morning, the
audience of Radio Caroline heard the music stop and a sombre
announcement intone that Charles III was no…
The King was left laughing after a
seagull splattered bird droppings on his suit during a public
walkabout in Northern Ireland on Wednesday. The monarch was
greeting well-wishers during the second day of his visit to
Northern Ireland when both he and several members of…
As the Princess Royal prepares for an
official visit to Greece next week, fresh attention has turned to
one of the most surprising absences from the late Elizabeth II’s
extraordinary travel record – she never carried out an official
state visit to the country. During her 70-year reign, Queen
Elizabeth II became one of the most travelled monarchs in modern
history, visiting well over 100…
It is one of the most symbolic pieces of
jewellery in the royal collection and it took centre stage as Queen
Camilla arrived at the Houses of Parliament for the State Opening
of Parliament. This was one of the most anticipated openings in
recent years, coming at a time of…
Dressed in black ceremonial robes and
carrying an ebony staff topped with a golden lion, Black Rod is one
of the most recognisable – and mysterious – figures in British
public life. Every year during the State Opening of Parliament,
millions watch as the royal…
One of the strangest traditions of the
State Opening of Parliament sees an MP ceremonially “held hostage”
at Buckingham Palace while the monarch travels to Westminster. The
ancient custom, which dates back to the reign of Charles I and the
English Civil War, is intended to guarantee the Sovereign’s safe
return from the Palace of Westminster after delivering the King’s
Speech. But…
Royal superfan, Terry Hutt, has died. Mr
Hutt, who was 91, was a familiar face to many as his support for
the Royal Family meant he camped out to get a front row seat at
many of the biggest events of the past 70 years. He died after a
long illness with his family at…
Anticipation is building ahead of this
week’s King’s Speech, when Charles III will formally unveil the
government’s legislative plans for the coming parliamentary
session. The speech, delivered from the throne in the House of
Lords on Wednesday, is expected to…
The hidden meaning in the Buckingham Palace announcement about Princess Eugenie's new baby
4th May 2026
Buckingham Palace has announced that
Princess Eugenie is expecting her third child and while it’s led to
the usual run of royal baby excitement, there’s a subtle sign in
the statement that hides something far more meaningful. The Royal
Family shared on social media, and via an official note, that the
princess and her husband are looking forward to welcoming a new
member to their family this…
