British Royals

Prince William focuses on football as Celtic fans chant abuse against Royal Family

Prince William was in the stands for a football match where one set of fans began shouting anti monarchist messages that are a regular of their crown behaviour. The Prince of Wales is an avid Aston Villa fan and his team met Glasgow Celtic in a Champions League match mid week. Villa were already expecting some sectarian singing – Celtic supporters are known for their stance against the…
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The lonely death of a king at Windsor

King George III had the third-longest reign in British history (behind Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria) and has recently come back into the spotlight with Bridgerton. This January also marks the anniversary of his death, 205 years ago, at Windsor Castle. It was the end…
Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales spend Holocaust Memorial Day with survivors

The Prince and Princess of Wales met some of those who survived Nazi death camps as they took part in a Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony in London. In a speech, Prince William touched on the importance of remembering the crucial role that survivors have played. He said ”We also remember those survivors who have lived with scars, both mental and physical. Their bravery, in sharing with us…
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The royal execution site hidden in Whitehall

Although Whitehall is now known for being the home of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, and countless government buildings, there is a royal execution site hidden in plain sight.  King Charles I, the second Stuart monarch of England, continually fought…
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How Christian Dior remains a steadfast royal favourite through the decades

This week marks the 120th birthday of Christian Dior, the designer who changed the trajectory of post-war fashion. From The New Look’s first appearance in 1947, the House of Dior has been a royal favourite. A young Princess Margaret first explored Dior’s fashion on a 1949 visit to Paris where she fell in love with the designer’s work. The stylish Princess was so enamoured with his designs…
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A cuddle from Louis for the Duchess of Edinburgh as she turns 60

In what might be the best day at work for her birthday week, The Duchess of Edinburgh spent her day with several pups in training- including a lovely Louis!  The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Dogs for Autism, a charity organisation in Hampshire that works to help train and provide dogs to autistic people of any age who would benefit from an assistance dog. Sophie met volunteers and…
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