The Windsors have always shown a passion for the theatre and a bit of dram (and we’re talking stage not real life here although there’s been plenty of chaos there, too) but it was still a bit of a surprise to see King Charles stake his claim to be the new Doctor Who as he arrived at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Following in the globally famous footsteps of his mother when it comes to adding a regal flourish to the monarchical duty of officially opening sporting events, The King made an appearance at the start of the spectacle in the Tardis.
In a rather neat little film. Sir Chris Hoy (complete with kilt) was seen heading to Balmoral which appeared to be exempt from the wall to wall sunshine across the UK right now with the help of Dr Who’s famous mode of travel. A few special effects later (sorry, spoiler there), the Tardis was in Glasgow and King Charles, eventually, stepped out of it.
Sir Chris exited first to s huge cheer which left his follow up act in a dangerous position but there was just a big a reception for King Charles as he stepped out. HM was always partial to the silly voices and antics of the Goons and did some am dram but he’s been more reserved about it in recent years, famously refusing to go anywhere near the disaster that was It’s A Royal Knockout, a spectacle so cringe worthy it pretty much knocked out the theatrical aspirations of his younger brother, Edward.
Charles III played along with this little bit of TV magic although it has to be said that Queen Camilla, who much prefers a book, looked less impressed with her cameo in the Tardis and rather keen to get to her seat. Perhaps there had been a royal row on the way there about who was really the Doctor.
Princess Anne’s less than relaxed summer
Royal diaries are winding down as everyone heads off on summer holidays but work can carry on even when the sun is shining.
Princess Anne is packing in the engagements in the early part of summer with visits to Cowes Sailing Week, a reception for the Corporation of Trinity House and the Edinburgh Tattoo and that’s after a trip to the Commonwealth Games. That’s just the last week of July and the first days of August.
At some point, no doubt, Anne will head off for a break although in interviews for her 70th birthday, her family revealed that her holidays usually involve some kind of activity. So even if she does disappear for a few days this summer, it won’t be long before we see her again.
Prince George’s unexpected style statement
Prince George turned 13 this week (obvs you knew this already) and in his celebration video, he rocked a look that seemed royally familiar. Those sunnies were reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Don’t say you can’t see it – this is almost identical to that famous photo of Elizabeth II wearing sunglasses and laughing or endless photos of Prince Philip looking as cool as any consort has ever managed. George was exuding confidence in his birthday photo album, a mighty good thing, and he might just have the effortless charm of his great grandparents, too, by the looks of things.
