British Royals

The little church loved by the Royal Family has just welcomed William and Kate

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26th August 2025
The Royal Family has been seen out in force attending Sunday service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral as they settle into their late summer stay at their Scottish estate.While staying on the estate, the Monarch often attends service at Crathie Kirk, the local parish church. The small chapel has a very heartfelt connection to the current King and Queen. But its royal history is far…
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This is Prince William's title in Scotland and I love the history of it

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24th August 2025
William and Kate are known around the world as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, they actually use a different title – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. As they start their stay in Balmoral for the summer, that’s a name they both have to get used to again.Many members of the Royal Family have Scottish titles which they use in preference to others while in the…
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Can Prince William really replace Buckingham Palace with a forest lodge as the Monarch's main royal residence?

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19th August 2025
Plans for the Prince and Princess of Wales to move their family to a previously little known home in Windsor Great Park have caught attention and raised a big question. William, Kate and their three children are moving to Forest Lodge and it’s reported that they plan to make this their ‘forever home’ even after the heir takes the throne. So can Prince William really replace…
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Princess Anne's powerful last tribute to Elizabeth II brought many to tears

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15th August 2025
When Queen Elizabeth II died, after a 70-year reign, at her beloved Balmoral estate, she did so in the comfort of a family home away from prying eyes and in the company of her family. With her for the last 24 hours of her life was Princess Anne, and she spent the next couple of days with her mother as Queen Elizabeth II made her final journey back to London for one of the largest state funerals in…
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