British Royals

Quail eggs, courgette and braised plums are on the menu as King Charles hosts State Banquet for Donald Trump

It’s a moment of history and it’s all wrapped up in courgettes. As Donald Trump becomes the only elected politician ever to have a second State Banquet hosted in his honour, King Charles and Queen Camilla have revealed their menu picks and courgettes feature heavily. The royal chef has already revealed that the final decision on what’s dished up for guests at the State Banquet…
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Politics can wait - Donald Trump says his State Visit is mostly about his ''friends'' King Charles and Queen Camilla

US President Donald Trump has said his imminent State Visit to the UK is ”primarily to do” with King Charles and Queen Camilla. As he left the White House on his way to the UK, he told reporters that while tariffs are on the table during talks with politicians, the focus of his historic second trip is his royal ”friends”. As everyone’s come to expect, Donald…
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Queen Camilla to miss the funeral of the Duchess of Kent after falling ill

Queen Camilla is to miss the funeral of the Duchess of Kent after developing a respiratory illness. Her Majesty is suffering from acute sinusitis and so will not attend the Requiem Mass for the Duchess taking place on September 16 at Westminster Cathedral. Buckingham Palace announced the absence just hours before the funeral was due to begin. A spokesperson said ”With great regret…
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Princess Anne surprises Sunday shoppers as she joins in an old tradition in Edinburgh

The Princess Royal hopped on her horse and caused quite a stir as she joined in an old tradition taking place in the centre of Edinburgh. For centuries, The Riding of the Marches has taken place in the Scottish capital, bringing dozens of horses and their owners on to the streets of the city. This year, as Edinburgh marks its 900th anniversary, the Riding of the Marches was by royal…
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