Queen Elizabeth II personally intervened to ensure the safety of her cousin, the Duke of Kent, after information came to light that the IRA was planning to kidnap him.
The Duke had been posted to Northern Ireland with the Royal Scots Greys in 1971. However, the former Northern Irish Prime Minister, Terence O’Neill, had information that the IRA planned to kidnap the Duke if he entered Belfast.
King Charles surprised wellwishers with an impromptu walkabout after attending Easter Day service at Windsor.
The King chatted to some of the crowds waiting to see him as he made his first big public appearance since announcing he has cancer.
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It’s a royal ‘what if’. What if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? The possibility of a different royal line taking the throne lingers in an alternative history. But another intriguing possibility is highlighted as new papers about the moment that changed…
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now?
It’s a…
While there is a traditional uniform for kings at their coronation, there is not for queens. This has allowed each queen to wear a gown specifically created for their coronation day. Queen Alexandra’s coronation dress remains one of the most sumptuous in British…
The King will join other members of the Royal Family for the Easter morning service at Windsor.
His Majesty has contained himself to private engagements since the start of February as he undergoes treatment for cancer.
Buckingham Palace has just announced that The King…
The Princess Royal was moved to tears as she paid tribute to those killed in the Lockerbie bombing.
Princess Anne laid a wreath at the memorial garden in Lockerbie on a visit to honour those who lost their lives in the attack.
The Princess looked emotional as she walked through the garden at the Lockerbie Garden of Remembrance at Dryfesdale cemetery.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Dumfries, Fiona…
King Charles and the Princess of Wales support each other as they deal with health issues
25th March 2024
King Charles III and the Princess of Wales had lunch together just hours before the announcement of Catherine’s cancer diagnosis.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the two had met at Windsor on Friday afternoon.
The Sun first reported the story and the lunch has…
Princess Eugenie celebrated her 34th birthday over the weekend and shared a personal photograph on her Instagram account to thank well wishers.
The royal shared a photo of herself and her youngest son, Ernest Brooksbank, who was born on 30 May 2023.
Princess Eugenie…
The Princess of Wales dominates headlines around the world amidst outpouring of support for Catherine
23rd March 2024
The Princess of Wales has dominated headlines around the world in the past days after she confirmed she is being treated for cancer.
Catherine’s moving announcement was on the front pages of every British newspaper the following day.
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The Times led its coverage with the message of hope that dominated the statement from the Princess as it headlined…
