British Royals

Prince Andrew disappears from social media

The Duke of York’s official social media accounts have started to disappear. it’s just a week since a US judge ruled he must face a civil trial over allegations of sexual assault, claims Prince Andrew denies. Within hours of that court decision being made, the prince was removed from all his royal patronages and military appointments, and had to stop using HRH in an official…
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Ballot opens for Trooping the Colour as it returns to London in time for the Platinum Jubilee

The ballot for this year’s Trooping the Colour is now open. The Sovereign’s Birthday Parade takes place on June 2nd 2022 and will also be the first major event of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend. People wanting to attend have to enter a ballot for the chance to buy tickets. From January 17th 2022, individuals can apply to buy up to four seats for the Trooping. The…
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Before they were royal: The life of Princess Michael of Kent

One of the most interesting – and controversial – members of the British Royal Family has always been tied to royalty. We’re taking a look at the early life of Princess Michael of Kent, an accomplished author, interior designer, mother, grandmother, and wife to The Queen’s first cousin. The future princess was born Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz on 15 January 1945…
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British Royals

Andrew's royal public life is over but an important constitutional role remains

The decision to remove royal patronages and military associations from the Duke of York draws a line over questions about his public royal life. But despite that, a constitutional role and a rather important one remains attached to Andrew. Despite being cut off from the House of Windsor, in extremis he could still play a major part in its future. The prince remains ninth in line to the throne.
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