British Royals

The Windsors go into action mode but are their passions in danger of upturning protocol?

There are plenty of grannies who have tried to kick start a younger generation by warning them against being ‘all talk and no trousers’ but no one really expected The Queen to start autumn off that way. However, caught on mic, unexpectedly, as she chatted with her daughter in law at the opening of the Welsh Senedd, Elizabeth II was heard to express her displeasure over politicians who…
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Time for all of Europe's monarchies to follow the Dutch lead and say a public 'I do' to same sex marriage

Sometimes, the world surprises you. The Dutch Prime Minister has said that the heir, Princess Catharina-Amalia, could still take the throne even if she married another woman and suddenly it’s big news. Surely, this is just a statement of fact? But the truth is that Mark Rutte has opened up a vital debate which has more relevance now than at any time in the recent past. For we need to make it…
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Mild drama at Nottingham after The Queen’s horse kicks competitor at start of race

There was mild drama at Nottingham Racecourse on Wednesday after The Queen’s horse appeared to kick a competitor at the start of a race. Clear Day, a two-year-old bay colt, was lining up for his first ever race when the inexperienced horse kicked out, hitting one of his rivals. As the horses arrived at the starting stalls, Clear Day struck Moonlight Dawn – a two-year-old gelding…
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The Prince of Wales speaks about not eating meat and driving a cheese powered car

The Prince of Wales has revealed he’s stopped eating meat and fish at certain times as part of his ongoing efforts on climate change. Speaking to the BBC, Prince Charles said he has two meat and fish free days a week now as well as a day with no dairy to try and shrink his own contribution to creating emissions. He added ”If more people did that it would reduce a lot of the pressure…
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