Princess Anne is about to celebrate her
75th birthday with plenty of plaudits – she’s now one of the best
known and admired members of the Royal Family. However, it was only
a quick move from her grandfather, King George VI, that ensured
this famous princess was an HRH from birth. In 1917, George VI’s
father, King George V, had issued Letters Patent setting out who in
his…
This is who chose Princess Anne's first name - and it's not the royal you are expecting
14th August 2025
A is for Anne but why did the only
daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the
time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The
answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the
arrival of another princess. In August that…
The Princess of Wales's new summer message encourages people to explore their passions and dreams
13th August 2025
The Princess of Wales has released a new
nature video about the joys of summer, calling it a “season for
abundance” amidst time spent with family and friends outdoors. In
the second of a four-part video series timed to the seasons,
Catherine’s short video about…
Buckingham Palace sends royal watchers into a tailspin with a 'fun fact' that appeared to give Princess Anne a whole new family
13th August 2025
Buckingham Palace has hit the delete
button fast after it appeared to give Princess Anne a whole new
family. With just days to go until the Princess Royal turns 75, the
Royal Family has begun the celebrations by sharing some ‘things you
might not know’ about the King’s sister. Among them are the usual
kind of fact – she was a Brownie, she was born in London
–…
The Duchess of Edinburgh meets 105 year old veteran as they remember those lost in World War Two
12th August 2025
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end
of World War Two, the Duchess of Edinburgh has made a moving visit
to a 105 year old veteran. Sophie spent time with Jim Wren, a Royal
Marine veteran, with just days to go until the actual anniversary
of VJ Day. The Duchess of…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a very
subtle announcement about her plans for the autumn. Buckingham
Palace has shared in the Royal Diary that the Duchess of Edinburgh
will be visiting Canada on 4 September. Sophie off to Canada The
Royal Diary now shows an entry…
It’s been a setting for drama among the
most powerful for over half a millennium and its corridors have
echoed to struggles for dominance between some of the most
notorious leaders the world has ever known. Now Hampton Court
Palace has opened its doors to the man one heartbeat away from
being leader of the free world. JD Vance just hit Hampton Court
Palace. The Vice President of the…
The Princess Royal has worn a festoon of
diamonds as she begins celebrations for her 75th birthday. With a
week to go until Anne reaches three quarters of a century, the
Princess has starred in an official birthday portrait and chosen
one of her favourite tiaras for the…
One of Queen Elizabeth II’s closest
family members has made a rare public appearance and it’s been
warmly welcomed. Princess Alexandra of Kent, the late Queen’s
cousin, saw her grandson, Alexander Ogilvy, graduate from the Royal
Military Academy at…
Britain’s favourite and least favourite royals revealed - and one score is shockingly low
8th August 2025
Prince William has been crowned the
nation’s favourite royal once again – while Prince Andrew
languishes at the very bottom with a staggering 87 per cent
disapproval, according to a new YouGov poll. The survey, conducted
on 5–6 August, shows the Prince of Wales enjoying a commanding 74
per cent approval rating, narrowly ahead of his wife, the Princess
of Wales (71 per cent), and…
