British RoyalsInsight

Will Diana, Princess of Wales's statue change the future of royal sculptures?

It was recently announced that the statue being designed to honour Diana, Princess of Wales will be installed on what would be Diana’s 60th birthday next year. This is the first joint venture by both her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry since it was reported that they had drifted apart. The statue was commissioned by her sons back in 2017 to “recognise her positive impact”. The…
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Princess Anne and Family

Mike and Zara Tindall take part in rapid COVID-19 test for athletes

Mike and Zara Tindall have taken part in a rapid testing trial for athletes to receive a quick result on their COVID-19 status. The couple helped test a new rapid test kit and digital health passport that is called VHealth Passport. The kit’s aim is to get fans back in stadiums so that people can return to watching sports and other major events at arenas and stadiums. “This is a really…
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British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex speaks to Good Housekeeping about social media

The Countess of Wessex has given an interview to Good Housekeeping magazine discussing social media, her patronages, and raising her two teenage children. In a rare interview, Sophie discussed her work with Childline and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The magazine had followed along as Sophie did a volunteer shift at the Childline offices in June. “When…
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British RoyalsHistoryHistoryNorway

The fake Queen of Norway and Scotland

There are many people who, throughout history, have pretended to be royal. The desire for power and wealth have enticed many to falsely pretend to be a royal who has either died or disappeared. Not many of them are women; however, a ship once came to Norway with a woman who wanted to be the nation’s queen. That woman has been known as “False Margrete.” She was a Norwegian woman who…
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