British Royals

Royal Household releases statement after King Charles axes iconic tradition

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30th June 2025
The need to be ‘fiscally disciplined’ is the reasoning behind The King’s decision to decommission the Royal Train according to Buckingham Palace – a mode of transport that dates back to Queen Victoria.In a cost cutting exercise, His Majesty plans to have the Royal Train out of service by 2027.In a briefing, Buckingham Palace revealed the state of the royal finances…
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A huge diamond and a golden handbag - Princess Margaret's wedding gifts

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27th June 2025
The lavish wedding of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey was an historic event- it was the first royal wedding to be broadcast on television, and was watched by over 300,000,000 people. What is not typically talked about is some of the truly interesting gifts that the couple received! Unsurprisingly for a princess known for her impressive jewellery collection…
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King Charles joined by favourite cousin at Royal Ascot

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18th June 2025
King Charles has welcomed one of his favourite cousins to Royal Ascot as Lady Sarah Chatto joined the royal procession.King Charles makes Royal Ascot a family affairThe King has always been close to Lady Sarah, daughter of Princess Margaret, and she was given an honoured position in the carriage ride that starts off each day of the famous race meeting.Lady Sarah Chatto, in pink…
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The King presents a very poignant trophy on the opening day of Royal Ascot

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17th June 2025
The King has presented a very special trophy on the opening day of Royal Ascot.Spectators packed around the Winners’ Enclosure to watch His Majesty present the prize to the winners of the King Charles III Stakes – a race named in his honour.American Affair was an impressive winner of the Group One race, ridden by Paul Mulrennan. Trainer, Jim Goldie, also joined His Majesty on…
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