British Royals

The King was the first to show his support for the England women’s football team ahead of the final of the 2025 Euros and he chose a striking phrase to get the party started. As the guards at Buckingham Palace struck up a song in support of the Lionesses, the message that came with it was unmissable. The social media accounts of the Royal Family called out to the team with the phrase…

This Saturday, as the Lionesses take to the pitch in Basel for the final of UEFA Women’s Euros, they’ll be cheered on not just by a nation, but by a future king. Prince William’s decision to attend the match against Spain is more than ceremonial. For that evening he won’t be heir to the throne, but a football fan watch in his nation (hopefully) storm to victory. In his role as president…

Britain’s longest serving racecourse commentator, Derek Thompson, retires on Tuesday after a career behind the microphone spanning 60 years. Ahead of his final night of commentary at Wolverhampton Racecourse, Tommo (as he is affectionately known), has recalled some of his favourite racing memories – including how he managed to get on the wrong side of Queen Camilla. The anecdote goes…