British Royals

Lady Louise Windsor lands ordinary paid job despite Royal status

Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor has quietly taken on a paid role at this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show – with organisers insisting the young royal receives “no special treatment” despite her royal background. The 22-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh is currently working behind the scenes helping organise the prestigious event held within the private grounds of…
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Royal Security Scandal: Up to 30 Armed Officers Probed at Windsor Castle

Up to 30 armed police officers responsible for protecting The King at Windsor Castle are under investigation over allegations some officers fell asleep while on duty or abandoned security posts. The officers, all part of the Metropolitan Police Service’s Royalty and Specialist Protection command, are alleged to have committed serious breaches while carrying out frontline security duties at…
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Prince Edward takes centre stage at historic Scottish Parliament tradition

The Duke of Edinburgh joined Scotland’s newly elected MSPs at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Wednesday for the traditional Royal Kirking of Parliament. Prince Edward attended the centuries-old ceremony marking the beginning of a new parliamentary session following last week’s Scottish Parliament election. The service, held in the historic cathedral on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile…
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MP reveals what it is really like being ‘held hostage’ by The King at Buckingham Palace

A Labour MP has spoken about his experience of being ceremonially “held hostage” by The King during the State Opening of Parliament. Sir Nic Dakin, the MP for Scunthorpe, spent Wednesday morning at Buckingham Palace as part of a centuries-old royal tradition dating back to the reign of Charles I. The unusual custom sees a government whip kept at the Palace while the monarch travels to…
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