The monarch’s Christmas message is one of
the most enduring traditions of the British monarchy. First
delivered by King George V in 1932 over the radio, it was conceived
as a means to connect directly with the nation in a modern,
intimate way, bypassing ceremony and spectacle. Queen Elizabeth II
carried the ritual forward with remarkable consistency, speaking
almost invariably from the familiar…
King Charles and the Princess of Wales tease Christmas TV treats and a surprise royal appearance
24th December 2025
The King and the Princess of Wales have
teased TV gifts as Christmas Eve dawned. And Kate hinted that one
of her children might be involved in what promises to be a festive
treat. The Princess of Wales was first off the mark with a festive
photo of a piano surrounded…
King Charles chooses unusual location for Christmas Day speech and it's got more royal links than Buckingham Palace
23rd December 2025
King Charles has chosen to give his
fourth Christmas broadcast away from his royal homes. Instead of
Buckingham Palace, The King has chosen another building long
associated with royalty. This year’s Christmas speech will come
from Westminster Abbey, the place Charles…
Princess Anne isn't the hardest working royal of 2025 - this is who beat her to the title she's had for years
23rd December 2025
Princess Anne wasn’t the busiest royal in
2025 and the winner of this year’s title took a considerable lead
over the notoriously hard working princess. Anne came in second on
the annual tally of royal engagements, chalking up 478 across 2025
when the final whistle was blown on December 18 2025. Well ahead of
her this year is her older brother, King Charles III, who took on
532 public…
Prince George continues a beloved tradition started by his grandmother Diana
20th December 2025
Prince George has continued a tradition
started by his late grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales, with a
visit to The Passage. The young prince joined his father, Prince
William, on Tuesday to help prepare for the homeless charity’s
Christmas party in London. A…
Prince William's subtle nod to his title in family Christmas photo
20th December 2025
The Christmas card of the Prince and
Princess of Wales this year contains a special nod to their royal
roles, hidden in plain sight. The portrait on the card shows
William and Kate with their three children sitting in field that
has just come into bloom with a flower that…
The Prince of Wales has quietly taken on
one of his most significant military roles to date, agreeing to
serve as patron of the SAS Regimental Association, the charity that
supports serving and former members of Britain’s most secretive
special forces unit and their families. The Daily Mirror reports
that HRH accepted the appointment privately after visiting the
regiment, becoming the first…
Poignant moment for King Charles as he returns to roots just days after health admission
19th December 2025
The King was back at the place his own
naval career began as he oversaw an important ceremony. King
Charles was at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth in Devon
to oversee the Lord High Admiral’s Divisions, the traditional naval
parade marking the end of training…
Royal palace issues major health update as Crown Princess is assessed for lung transplant
19th December 2025
The Crown Princess of Norway’s doctors
are getting ready to assess her for a lung transplant. Crown
Princess Mette-Marit is being considered for the major operation
after her health deteriorated over the autumn. The future queen of
Norway has pulmonary fibrosis, a…
King Charles wipes away frothy moustache after perfect Guinness pour
18th December 2025
King Charles visited the newly opened
Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London’s Covent Garden this week,
marking his first public engagement since revealing encouraging
news about his cancer treatment. The £73 million site, a major
addition to the London visitor landscape, combines a microbrewery,
restaurants, shops and events space, and will serve as the UK
southern hub for Diageo’s…
