British Royals

Hilarious moment Scottish rugby star goes in for hug with Princess Anne

Scotland’s rugby heroes not only crushed French Grand Slam dreams at Murrayfield – they also produced a memorable royal encounter. Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu, celebrating Scotland’s stunning win in the Six Nations, went in for a hug with Princess Anne while collecting the Auld Alliance Trophy. The princess, ever formal, opted instead for a handshake, leaving commentators and fans…
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Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms to open to the public - including the room where she watched Horse Racing on TV

Visitors will be able to step inside the late Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at her official Scottish residence for the first time this year, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the monarch’s life behind palace doors. The rarely seen apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh will open to the public as part of special tours marking the centenary of the Queen’s…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor surrenders another royal home as he gives up lease

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved to relinquish the lease on a second royal property, further simplifying his residential arrangements following the upheaval that has surrounded his housing in recent years. The former Duke of York has asked to terminate his tenancy of East Lodge, a Grade II-listed thatched cottage located near Sunninghill Park, about five miles from Windsor Castle. Documents…
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The Royal Family to unite at Westminster Abbey next week for landmark celebration

The King will lead senior members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey as the nation marks Commonwealth Day with a service designed to underline unity, cultural exchange and renewed economic ambition across the 56-member association. The King and Queen will be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of…
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