King George VI never sought the throne
but was called upon to reign at a time of huge political turmoil
that would result in war. His conduct in that difficult time earned
him widespread respect. By the time he spoke on Christmas Day 1951,
he was a hugely popular monarch. What would prove to be last
Christmas Speech, in 1951, explored both his own personal health
struggles and a change for his…
Royal babies usually get rather royal
names but when the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh welcomed their
son, in 2007, their choices surprised many. And the unusual pick of
Edward and Sophie could have even more unusual origins. The baby
boy born on December 17th 2007 at…
While the sovereign’s Christmas address
often touches on personal topics, such as the birth of a new family
member, weddings, tours, or Jubilees, they often also discuss
worldwide events that affect everyone. In 2000, Queen Elizabeth
II’s Royal Christmas Broadcast opened…
Sophie in a Santa hat brings the smiles as the Royal Family keeps calm for Christmas
16th December 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh is known for her
hat picks but she surprised everyone by going full festive with her
latest style choice. Sophie opted for a traditional Santa hat as
she enjoyed an afternoon at the Disability Initiative Resource
Centre in Camberley. The Duchess, who has been patron of Disability
Initiative for over twenty years, met many of the charity’s clients
as she spent…
The Duke of York says he ''ceased all contact'' with alleged Chinese spy
13th December 2024
The Duke of York says he has cut all
contact with a person alleged to be a Chinese spy. The businessman
is said to have been a ”close confidant” of Prince Andrew. Their
links came to light after the man lost an appeal over being barred
from entering the…
As we dive into different Royal Christmas
Broadcasts each day in December, we are able to see both personal
and public moments marked for the sovereign. Queen Elizabeth II
marked moments of family joy and public loss in 2015. The
spring of 2015 had brought great family…
Prince William has admitted that, like
many parents around the country, he’s just not ready for Christmas.
The Prince, along with the Princess of Wales and their three
children will join The King and Queen along with other extended
family for a traditional royal Christmas in Norfolk. The
celebration will put an end to a difficult year for the Princess of
Wales and His Majesty The King who…
The MBE (Member of the Order of the
British Empire) goes to someone who has contributions to arts and
sciences, charitable and welfare organisations, or someone who has
outstanding public service. For 103-year-old Rajindar Singh Dhatt,
recognition by His Majesty King Charles…
Sandringham might need a bigger table: royal Christmas dinner could be an epic affair this year
10th December 2024
They might just need a bigger table – the
Royal Family will gather in force at Sandringham for Christmas Day
this year. As the Prince of Wales sat down to a festive lunch on
his visit to the Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire, he revealed just
how many people he’ll…
How Queen Elizabeth II stopped a cheeky cigarette break at an historic royal wedding
9th December 2024
They were two of the guests of honour at
one of the most historic of royal weddings but they were still
stopped in their tracks as they attempted to pop outside for a
quick smoke. Tom Parker Bowles and his sister, Laura, were in the
middle of the celebrations marking the marriage of their mother,
Queen Camilla, to Charles III when they decided they wouldn’t mind
a cheeky cigarette…
