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 office is a common law offence
triable in the Crown Court and carries a maximum sentence of life
imprisonment. Legal…
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…
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 Windsor, who lost all his
titles, is one of two adults who could instantly assume regal
powers if a child takes the…
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…
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 forms. After Princess Anne declined the chance to
learn how to rap this week, we take a look back at a rare interview
the Duchess of…
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…
Each year, roughly 30 investiture
ceremonies are held across the United Kingdom to recognise citizens
for service and achievement. Recipients, including those from the
British Overseas Territories, are presented with honours such as
MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods and damehoods.
If there was ever a reminder that the
Crown still carries influence, the events of the past few days
provided it in spades. While the world watched the fallout from
Donald Trump’s reckless comments about British troops in
Afghanistan, one figure quietly reshaped the narrative: King
Charles. The US president’s initial remark – that UK forces “stayed
a little back, a little off the…
