How many kings called Edward have there
been? If you think you know the answer, this special feature by
Liam Foley might make you think again. One aspect of the evolution
of monarchy that I find interesting is the development of Ordinal
numbers, or regnal numbers, and also called post-nominal numbers
used to differentiate between monarchs of the same name within the
same territory. In the…
Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with 32
offences, including four counts of rape. The charges have been
levelled against Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son following a year
long investigation. Høiby…
Anne is one of the most popular names for
queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but
disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the
throne chose it for her second child. Why did the only daughter of
Queen Elizabeth II end up with a…
Moving ceremonies marking VJ Day anniversary see Royal Family pay tribute across the UK
16th August 2025
The Royal Family has marked the 80th
anniversary of the end of World War Two at a series of events
across the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a
Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral.
The Royal Family remember those left behind in war Hundreds
gathered at the cathedral for the ceremony organised by the
National FEPOW Fellowship Welfare Remembrance…
William and Catherine prepare to move their family into their 'forever home'
16th August 2025
William and Catherine are set to move
into their ‘forever home’ later this year when the Wales Family
moves into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. According to a
report in The Sun, the Wales Family are set to move to the
eight-bedroom home with the aim to be in by…
Veteran goes ''off script'' to make salute to his ''brave King'' and leaves Charles III close to tears
15th August 2025
A veteran has gone ”off script” as he
offered a salute to King Charles as people gathered to mark the end
of World War Two. Yavar Abbas, 105, had taken to the stage at the
National Memorial Arboretum during a service held on the 80th
anniversary of VJ Day and…
King Charles salutes the fallen in moving ceremony marking 80 years since the end of World War Two
15th August 2025
The King has laid a wreath to remember
those lost as he led the nation in marking the 80th anniversary of
the end of World War Two. King Charles, along with Queen Camilla,
attended a National Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial
Arboretum on August 15th 2025, exactly 80 years on from VJ Day
which saw the surrender of Japanese forces to the Allies and an end
to the global conflict…
Princess Anne, who celebrates her 75th
birthday today, holds many titles, but perhaps her most famous is
that of Princess Royal. Princess Royal is a title given at the
discretion of the monarch to their eldest daughter and is the
highest title a royal lady can be granted.
Princess Anne has high ranks in all
branches of the British Armed Forces. In 2012, she became an
Admiral of the Royal Navy; while in 2020, to coincide with her 70th
birthday, Queen Elizabeth II appointed her General of the British
Army and Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air…
The King sends powerful message honouring those who served as he marks VJ Day anniversary
15th August 2025
King Charles has sent a powerful message
to honour all those who served as he led commemorations for the
80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The King recorded a
special address marking eight decades since VJ Day. Speaking from
the Morning Room at Clarence House, His Majesty said ”we honour
anew all those whose service and sacrifice saw the forces of
liberty…
