In a monarchy often scrutinised for its
public pageantry and political sensitivities, some honours slip
quietly under the radar – yet carry enormous weight behind the
scenes. Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence’s recent appointment as
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order is exactly that
kind of honour: deeply personal, richly deserved, and long overdue.
For decades, Sir Tim has…
Queen Elizabeth II's personal car sells at auction - and the hammer price will shock you!
27th August 2025
A Range Rover once owned and driven by
Queen Elizabeth II has been sold at auction for £175,000 — more
than double its estimated value. The 2006 model, a third-generation
V8 Supercharged Range Rover, was delivered to the late monarch by
Land Rover’s Special Vehicle…
The Royal Family have been spending their
summers at the Balmoral Estate for over a century and half now,
with their Scottish holiday a highlight of the year. However,
Scotland has not always been the favoured vacation spot. Although
no longer a royal home, the luxurious…
The Royal Family has been seen out in
force attending Sunday service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral as
they settle into their late summer stay at their Scottish estate.
While staying on the estate, the Monarch often attends service at
Crathie Kirk, the local parish church. The small chapel has a very
heartfelt connection to the current King and Queen. But its
royal history is far…
The Queen’s Reading Room has released a
new portrait of Queen Camilla on a sunny Bank Holiday weekend and
it’s the ultimate late summer image. Queen Camilla’s online book
community has shared a new portrait of Her Majesty from
photographer Chris…
Queen Camilla has been given a special
first on a visit to York and opened up about a problem she’s facing
with King Charles. The Queen was at the Ebor Festival at York
Racecourse when she shared an issue that’s been bothering the
royals recently. And it…
This is Prince William's title in Scotland and I love the history of it
24th August 2025
William and Kate are known around the
world as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, they
actually use a different title – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.
As they start their stay in Balmoral for the summer, that’s a name
they both have to get used to again. Many members of the Royal
Family have Scottish titles which they use in preference to others
while in the…
While the royal spotlight often drifts
toward palace intrigue or the antics of its more outspoken members,
a quieter revolution is unfolding within the House of Windsor. Its
architect is not the King, the Prince of Wales, or even the
indomitable Princess Royal – but…
Tucked into the rolling Scottish
countryside is one of the UK’s most romantic homes: Glamis Castle.
Its turrets rise from a patchwork of fields and woodland like
something out of a fairy tale, the kind of place children imagine
when they first hear of kings, queens…
Can Prince William really replace Buckingham Palace with a forest lodge as the Monarch's main royal residence?
19th August 2025
Plans for the Prince and Princess of
Wales to move their family to a previously little known home in
Windsor Great Park have caught attention and raised a big question.
William, Kate and their three children are moving to Forest Lodge
and it’s reported that they plan to make this their ‘forever home’
even after the heir takes the throne. So can Prince William really
replace…
