British Royals

King Charles admits he can't keep up with Princess Anne as he praises sister's hard work

King Charles has admitted he can’t keep pace with Princess Anne as he completed a visit to Bermuda. Speaking at a reception at Government House in the country as he undertook his first visit to an Overseas Territory as King, Charles III noted the many visits his Royal Family has made there over the years and had particular words to say about his sister. Noting that ”my sister, The…
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The poignant gesture Queen Camilla made as she arrived in the US

Queen Camilla made a poignant and symbolic gesture as she arrived for the State Visit to the US. The Queen paid a special tribute to Elizabeth II as well as her hosts by wearing an unusual royal jewel that had been largely forgotten about. Pinned to the Dior coat dress she wore for her arrival in Maryland was a Cartier brooch made in the shape of the Union Flag and the Stars and Stripes. And…
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Princess Anne opens memorial to Queen Elizabeth II as royals celebrate centenary

The Princess Royal has officially opened a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II on the 100th anniversary of her mother’s birth. Princess Anne was in Regent’s Park to open the Queen Elizabeth II memorial garden which provides a tranquil place in the heart of London. As well as unveiling a plaque marking the official opening of the space, the Princess met some of those who have created the…
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How the papers of 1926 reported the big royal story of the year: the arrival of the baby who would grow up to be Queen Elizabeth II

On April 21 1926, the papers had an early start. Breaking news in the early hours of the morning meant the front pages had to be held. When they appeared, they heralded a moment of history. A baby girl had been born and she would change the Monarchy forever. To the duchess, a daughter ‘Daughter for Duchess of York’ was a typical headline on the morning of April 21 1926. The Derby Daily…
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