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7th March 2026

Rumours about the imminent end of one reign and the beginning of another are as old as monarchy itself. And yet, every few months, they resurface with renewed certainty: this time, we are told, it really is about to happen. The latest version claims that King Charles III…

What Happened to the Queen Elizabeth's beloved Corgis?

4th March 2026

The fate of the late Queen’s beloved corgis has been quietly resolved after weeks of speculation following the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s departure from Royal Lodge. Sandy and Muick, the last two corgis owned by Queen Elizabeth II, have recently been spotted at…

Royal first announced for this spring as King Charles III's family get ready for big moment

2nd March 2026

A major royal first has just been announced as Buckingham Palace prepares for a historic moment. It’s just been confirmed that the royal christening gown worn by 62 babies, including kings and queens, is going on show. It’s thought to be the first time this rare piece of royal history has been part of an exhibition. The dress, created in 1840 on the orders of Queen Victoria, is on…

Countdown to a Centenary: in April 1926, everyone was talking about a royal writing a book

2nd March 2026

One hundred years ago this month, the Royal Family was big news. In a country still recovering from World War One and negotiating the new social set up that had ushered in, they had become what they always were at their best. A focal point. And what was drawing everyone’s…

This one photo has now become a defining image of the Royal Family in the 21st century

20th February 2026

A photo taken through a windscreen, the focus of it a man whose eyes are turned red by the flash – it’s hardly portraiture but this will be one of the defining images of the Royal Family in the 21st century. Around 7pm, on the evening of February 19 2026, a…

This unusual tiara is a royal rarity as it's covered in pretty amethyst stones

By Jessica Storoschuk

20th February 2026

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 bandeau…

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…

What is misconduct in public office, and what is the sentence if convicted?

19th February 2026

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…

It’s been five centuries since the last royal sibling was arrested - here’s how