British Royals

Queen Camilla releases emotional statement following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's Strictly departures

Queen Camilla has released a heart-warming message bidding Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman a fond farewell as they step away from the BBC’s flagship entertainment show. In a message shared on social media, Her Majesty paid tribute to the presenting duo’s decades of service, thanking them for the joy they have brought to millions of viewers. In full, the…
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When royal protocol was broken - and King Charles couldn’t help but laugh

A Liverpool father made a memorable impression on King Charles last month when he received an OBE for his charitable work, admitting he deliberately stretched royal protocol to spend a few extra seconds speaking to the monarch. Mark King, 63, was recognised for founding the Oliver King Foundation, which campaigns to improve access to defibrillators following the tragic death of his son Oliver.
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As he reaches adulthood, James, Earl of Wessex, can now decide whether to become HRH

James, Earl of Wessex, celebrates his 18th birthday today, a milestone that brings with it a unique choice: whether to adopt the style of His Royal Highness. Formally known as the Earl of Wessex, James has held this courtesy title since his father, Prince Edward, was granted the Dukedom of Edinburgh in 2023. As the son of a monarch’s son, James has been entitled by 1917 Letters Patent to use…
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This is how Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could end up as part of the royal Christmas celebration

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could yet have a starring role in the Royal Family’s Christmas celebrations and in a way that won’t leave a smile on anyone’s faces. The disgraced brother of King Charles, who lost all his titles just weeks ago after further scandal, has become the main butt of a very British festive tradition: the Christmas cracker joke. And two mottos featuring him have…
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