The speculation began in 2003, when
biographer A.N. Wilson suggested that Queen Victoria’s true father
was not Edward, Duke of Kent – the fourth son of George III – but
instead an Irish-born soldier named John Conroy, whose family
hailed from County Roscommon. Conroy, the son of a barrister,
served as an equerry to the Duke of Kent and was closely involved
with Victoria’s mother…
Balmoral has shut up shop for the season
as the royal estate prepares for the arrival of The King. His
Majesty is expected to spend several weeks at his Scottish estate
with Queen Camilla. The couple have a home at nearby Birkhall but
Balmoral is where they are joined…
The latest royal bride to be has a sparkling engagement ring with nods to the regal links of her groom
10th August 2025
In a moment where romance meets legacy,
Peter Phillips—Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild—has proposed
to Harriet Sperling, an NHS paediatric nurse, with a ring that’s
steeped in symbolism. Unveiled in a sunlit photograph released with
their engagement…
Summer is known as silly season for a
reason. It’s a time of holidays, breaks, moments away from everyday
life. And that used to mean that news stopped. A lack of actual
events meant a big hole in media coverage and so anything and
everything became fair game. Once upon a time, not that long ago,
that mean skateboarding ducks. But in a 24 hour news age where
stories can appear everywhere…
There’s a lead role for the husband of
the Princess Royal in a portrait taken to mark a special day. Vice
Admiral Sir Tim Laurence is photographed with his wife in the
official image for Princess Anne’s 75th birthday. The couple, who
have been married for…
The Duke of Cornwall has sent a special
message to a history making group. The footballers of Truro City
received a special good luck message from their county’s duke ahead
of an important day. Truro City are the first football team from
Cornwall to reach the…
The Queen has added another engagement to
her diary as her holidays look set to draw to a close. Her Majesty
will visit York Racecourse on August 21st during a racing festival
there. Queen Camilla is patron of the racecourse. The royal visit
to York will come just days after The Queen joins The King in a
series of events marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. On August
15h 2025, eight…
Princess Beatrice of York turns 37 today,
and while she has grown into her royal role with grace, discretion
and a passion for causes ranging from dyslexia awareness to
children’s welfare, there is one fashion moment from her past that
still captures the public imagination…
The Princess Royal has carried out a very
important meeting in Dublin but managed to add in an engagement
that suited her to perfection. As well as hosting a farewell
meeting with outgoing President Michael D. Higgins, the Princess
headed to a very famous equestrian event…
The King will deliver a solemn message to
the nation next week as Britain marks the 80th anniversary of
Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, a significant milestone in the
commemoration of the Second World War. On the morning of 15 August,
His Majesty will record an address paying tribute to the veterans
and families affected by the Far East conflict, reflecting on the
enduring significance of the day.
