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She was the woman who would change royal history forever. Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII led to him deciding between love and duty. In the end, it was a choice of love. The King Emperor abdicated the throne as he was unable to marry the American divorcée in the Church of England at the time. The throne passed to his brother, Albert, who became King George VI. And Edward headed…

A life saving charity that has counted on royal support for two centuries, a social reformer whose work was boosted by a tragic princess and a descendant of Queen Victoria making her debut – the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has provided plenty of royal links as its sparkled in the London sun this week. It also provided a special moment for The King as he continued his uptake of public facing…

King Charles III has spoken to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and agreed to his decision to call a general election. It means that the UK will head to the polls on July 4th 2024 to choose 650 MPs. The King had to agree to parliament being dissolved before the election could be called. The Monarch retains the right to dissolve parliament but only ever does so, in reality, on the advice…

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been one of the highlights of the British social calendar for over 150 years, delighting kings, queens and members of the public alike. Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the event was held in Kensington until the early 20th century when it relocated to Chelsea, becoming the showpiece we are all familiar with today. The annual horticultural spectacle…