British RoyalsOpinion

Book review: Diana Survivor

The last few months have seen the publication of many books and articles and airing of lots of TV shows about Diana, Princess of Wales who died twenty years ago this past August. These shows and articles usually examine Diana’s final days and explain what effect her death and funeral had on both her close family and the country in general. Diana Survivor is rather different to many of these…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Canadian government considering eliminating historic royal liaison role

Created in 1959, the position of Canadian Secretary to the Queen (CSQ) is now under review as Canadian government officials assess the future of the role. When the role of CSQ was first created, the ceremonial duties it consisted of – including acting as Canadian adviser to the monarch and coordinator for royal visits – were handled by people such as the Sergeant-at-Arms in the House of…
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King Charles III

Charles’s communications secretary denies reports that the Prince will not live at Buckingham Palace when he is King

The Prince of Wales’s communications secretary, Julian Payne, has denied reports that Prince Charles will not reside at Buckingham Palace once he becomes King. The Sunday Times reports that once he becomes Monarch, Charles will remain at Clarence House rather than live in The Queen’s current London residence of Buckingham Palace. Commenting on the story, Mr Payne simply said that the…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

'Super fan' behind stalking of Prince George; "He would have been safe"

The woman who was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary at Prince George’s new school was a super fan of the Royal Family. According to her mother, 40-year-old Louise Chantry is in love with the fairytale aspect of their lives. Chantry who was previously a holistic healer has also been convicted of hotel fraud. Rona Crawford, Chantry’s mother, spoke to The Sun about the…
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