Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen shows President Trump the Declaration of Independence and other treasures

Her Majesty The Queen showed US President Donald Trump one of the first copies of the Declaration of Independence – signed on 4 July 1776 – in which the Thirteen American Colonies announced their independence from the Crown. On the throne at the time was King George III, who was Queen Elizabeth II’s great-great-great-great grandfather. The specific copy shown to the President…
Read more
King Charles III

Was Camilla's wink a cheeky 'cry for help' when meeting President Trump?

The Duchess of Cornwall was caught giving a cheeky wink to the camera on Monday afternoon during a photocall with the President and First Lady of the United States. Camilla, who will one day be Queen-consort, was caught winking to somebody just off camera. Some people have taken to Twitter joking that the Duchess was making a subtle cry for help. Royal Protection Officer: “Camilla, if you are…
Read more
The Sussexes

Friends to the rescue! Priyanka Chopra defends the Duchess of Sussex

Since marrying Prince Harry last spring, the Duchess of Sussex has been subject to racism in the media. While the Duchess comes from a mixed heritage background, her friend and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra insists the Duchess can handle it. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Chopra discussed her three-year-long friendship with the Duchess and the effortless connection the two have. The…
Read more
British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Flags are flying on the Mall for President Donald Trump's State Visit

After years of controversy and months of planning, the State Visit of US President Donald Trump is about to get under way. And the flags are flying on the Mall to prove it. Union flags are fluttering in the warm summer evening air alongside the Stars and Stripes as the Royal Family prepares to welcome Mr Trump and his wife, Melania, for a State Visit that has proved contentious from the word go.
Read more