British Royals

Prince William was repeatedly prevented from serving on the front line in Afghanistan despite determined efforts to secure his deployment, according to a former senior royal aide. Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who served as principal private secretary to both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, has disclosed that he fought unsuccessfully to allow William to follow his younger brother into…

The King and Queen will bid to end their wait for a Royal Ascot winner when they saddle two runners on Friday, with Warrant Holder and exciting juvenile King’s Prize both set to carry the royal colours. After a week of highs and lows, Their Majesties will be hoping Friday finally brings the breakthrough they have been seeking at the Royal Meeting. Tuesday began in bitter disappointment…

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester congratulated the connections of Great Barrier Reef after the colt stormed to victory in the Coventry Stakes on the opening day of Royal Ascot. The presentation carried added significance for the Duchess of Gloucester, who celebrates her 80th birthday later this week. The royal couple met winning owner Coolmore, trainer Aidan O’Brien and jockey Wayne Lordan…

Royal fans watching Trooping the Colour were left emotional after spotting the Duke of Kent standing apart from other members of the Royal Family during the Buckingham Palace balcony appearance. The 90-year-old royal joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales and other working royals for the traditional RAF flypast following the King’s official birthday parade on…