British Royals

A new milestone for the coins of a new King

The first circulatory coins bearing the image of King Charles III are now in production at the Royal Mint. The 50p pieces will go into use in December, landing in tills wallets in the run up to Christmas. The image of The King has been created by renowned artist, Martin Jennings. As is traditional, Charles III is shown facing in the opposite direction to his predecessor, Queen Elizabeth…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne's sadness after fire breaks out at a school she was due to visit in Uganda killing 11 people

The Princess Royal has sent her thoughts and prayers to a school in Uganda after a devastating fire broke out days before she was due to visit. Princess Anne has been in Uganda this week alongside her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, and had been due to visit the Salama School for the Blind in the Luga village on Friday, but a tragic fire broke out in one of the dormitories and killed 11 people…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Could the Princess of Wales be about to take on a new royal role?

The Princess of Wales may be destined for a new royal role if King Charles expands the list of eligible royals who can act on his behalf as Counsellors of State as it’s being alleged. A debate broke out in the House of Lords on 24 October, in which the Regency Act 1937 was questioned by a peer. Lord Stansgate questioned the Lord Privy Seal over the roles of Counsellors of State, noting…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Changes to Regency Act raised in House of Lords

The roles of Counsellors of State have been debated in the House of Lords, the first time the topic has been raised since King Charles’s reign began. The news could spell trouble for the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York as the Regency Act 1937 was debated regarding the roles of Counsellors of State, and who is entitled to act on behalf of the Sovereign. Currently this is limited to the…
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