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…
Historians ignored these letters for centuries - now they could reveal how one king had to hide his true identity
3rd June 2026
A new BBC documentary is set to revisit
one of the most debated aspects of King James I’s life, examining
evidence that has led some historians to describe him as Britain’s
first gay monarch. Queen James, which airs on BBC Two and BBC
iPlayer on 18 June as part of…
It’s not the most talked about royal
wedding of all time but the marriage that took place on a cold,
January day in 1967 has proved to be an important one for the Dutch
Royal Family. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, aunt of the
current monarch King Willem-Alexander…
The heir who killed the King then became monarch days later - the royal massacre that shocked the world
2nd June 2026
A quarter of a century has passed since
one of the most shocking events in modern royal history unfolded
behind the walls of Nepal’s royal palace. On the evening of 1 June
2001, members of Nepal’s royal family gathered at the Narayanhiti
Royal Palace in Kathmandu for what should have been a routine
family gathering. Within hours, the country would be plunged into
mourning and disbelief as…
It's the biggest royal month of the year - this is what's happening in June, so far, and it's busy
1st June 2026
It’s a bumper month of royal events this
June. In one short month, we get non stop glitz for a golden
wedding anniversary, a look back at another famous royal marriage
and a hugely important visit. And that’s just for starters. Take a
breath and try to keep…
The princess who was attacked on her wedding day and walked in to her reception covered in blood
31st May 2026
The portrait of a beautiful queen loomed
large over King Felipe today. The royal in question was his great
grandmother, Victoria Eugenia, who had to leave Spain when her
husband, King Alfonso XIII, was forced into exile. She only
returned when Felipe was born to act as his…
The surprising reason King Charles and Queen Camilla may leave Peter Phillips' wedding early
29th May 2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla are
expected to attend the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet
Sperling next week, but they may not be able to stay for long.
While the royal gathering in Gloucestershire is shaping up to be
one of the biggest family occasions of the year, Their Majesties
have another major commitment on the very same day – one that has
been a cornerstone of royal life for…
When Queen Elizabeth II died in September
2022, the racing industry lost more than its most famous owner and
breeder. It lost the sport’s greatest ambassador. For more than
seven decades, the late monarch’s presence was woven into the
fabric of British racing. Whether…
The royal emeralds forever linked to the Princess of Wales and that Kate has already brought up to date
25th May 2026
Queen Mary acquired many of the famous
jewels that form the collection of the Royal Family. One of her
choker-style emerald and diamond necklaces has become one of the
most iconic pieces in the jewellery box and it was brought right
into the 21st century by the Princess of…
Mike Tindall hints he was told not to mention a certain royal in his latest interview but went there anyway
22nd May 2026
Mike Tindall has hinted that he was told
to stay away from mentioning one member of the Royal Family in his
latest media appearance but talked about them anyway. Speaking at
the Hay Literary Festival, alongside his fellow podcast stars James
Haskell and Alex Payne, he was teased about having a bedroom at
Buckingham Palace, thanks to his royal links. Tindall replied
”opposite end to Andrew…
