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Mike Tindall has hinted that he was told to stay away from mentioning one member of the Royal Family in his latest media appearance but talked about them anyway. Speaking at the Hay Literary Festival, alongside his fellow podcast stars James Haskell and Alex Payne, he was teased about having a bedroom at Buckingham Palace, thanks to his royal links. Tindall replied ”opposite end to Andrew…

The King was left laughing after a seagull splattered bird droppings on his suit during a public walkabout in Northern Ireland on Wednesday. The monarch was greeting well-wishers during the second day of his visit to Northern Ireland when both he and several members of the press were struck by poo from overhead gulls. Charles appeared unfazed by the incident and joked with members of the…

Dressed in black ceremonial robes and carrying an ebony staff topped with a golden lion, Black Rod is one of the most recognisable – and mysterious – figures in British public life. Every year during the State Opening of Parliament, millions watch as the royal official marches to the House of Commons only to have the doors dramatically slammed shut in his face. The moment symbolises the…

Anticipation is building ahead of this week’s King’s Speech, when Charles III will formally unveil the government’s legislative plans for the coming parliamentary session. The speech, delivered from the throne in the House of Lords on Wednesday, is expected to attract unusually intense political scrutiny as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attempts to relaunch his premiership following…