Features

The secrets of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding day that history nearly forgot

When Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, the country paused to witness a moment of hope and pageantry in an otherwise austere post-war Britain. The ceremony, held at 11:30 am, drew huge public attention, and the fascination did not end when the newlyweds departed the Abbey. More than 2,500 wedding gifts were placed on display at St…
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Opinion

Here's the reason why the Princess of Wales missed the Diplomatic Reception

Oh wait… it’s none of our business! In an opinion piece, our Editor-at-Large, Charlie Proctor, explains why the Princess and the Palace offer us zero explanation for the guestlist. In the era of instant outrage and armchair analysis, a missing face at a state reception is apparently enough to send parts of the internet into meltdown. The Princess of Wales did not attend the…
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Features

This Remembrance, one poignant image of the Princess of Wales carries a powerful message

It is one of the most poignant photos of this Remembrance. As she chatted to a 100 year old veteran of World War Two, the Princess of Wales knelt down to hear him more clearly and the image proved powerful. The future queen was meeting veterans after a special service at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armistice Day. Kate had laid a wreath during the ceremony and spent several moments in…
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Features

A rare outing in rubies for the Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales made an unusual jewellery choice and it’s likely that a desire to pay tribute was behind it. Kate wore ruby and diamond earrings to the Remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armistice Day. For the solemn event, she chose…
Features

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie keep their titles thanks to their great-great grandfather

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will retain their royal titles even as their father loses his. Beatrice and Eugenie have been styled as HRH and Princess since their births because of their great, great grandfather, King George V. The decision of their uncle, King Charles III, to remove all titles from Andrew doesn’t alter how they are known. George V’s 1917 Letters…
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