British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen's back in business at Buckingham Palace

The Queen has carried out her first formal engagements at Buckingham Palace since returning to London from her Christmas break. Two days after getting back from Sandringham, Elizabeth II welcomed diplomats to her home in the capital for official audiences. Of course, the Queen has been carrying on all the business of state since the old year turned into the new around six weeks ago now. The red…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Harry, Meghan and a tortoise called Sue

We already know how important the Commonwealth is to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and on Tuesday night they showed their support by hanging out with a tortoise. Harry and Meghan were guests of honour at a gala performance of the play ‘The Wider Earth’ but they had to pacify a puppet before they could take their seats. The royal couple watched the production, which tells the story of…
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British RoyalsThe Yorks

Sarah, Duchess of York says she was never rivals with Diana, Princess of Wales

With the recent “Meghan vs Kate” narrative that has played out in the media, it takes many long-time royal watchers back to the 1980s and a tale of two other very different royal sisters-in-law. Although the racist undertones that come into play with the Duchess of Sussex didn’t exist in this story – and neither did social media – there was a very real sense of…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen’s Christmas break comes to an end as she leaves Sandringham for London

The Queen has returned to London after spending her traditional Christmas break at Sandringham. The Monarch was spotted departing King’s Lynn on Monday morning wearing a grey and white mix coat over a beige dress before boarding a train back to London. Her Majesty spent around one and a half months in Norfolk for her winter break. She left London by train back in December, and as per tradition…
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