British Royals

King Charles completes first visit to Australia as Monarch and has plenty to smile about

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24th October 2024
Charles III’s successful tour of Australia, the first ever by a reigning King, has been a whirlwind. But as it comes to an end, the consensus is that this royal visit – the first time a Monarch has been to Australia for 13 years – was well worth the wait. Long-time British royal photographer for The Sun Arthur Edwards told Sky News Australia that he believes the tour has…
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Queen Camilla

How Queen Camilla became the Barbie Queen

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24th October 2024
Queen Camilla proved she’s no stranger to the grill as she and The King flipped sausages, or snags, on a barbecue in a park for a taste of suburban life in Sydney. And there was only one royal winner in the flipping contest – enter the barbie Queen. King…
Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles speaks of one of Queen Elizabeth II's last wishes

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30th September 2024
King Charles has shared one of his mother’s poignant last wishes before her passing in September 2022.  This weekend, The King and Queen were in Edinburgh to attend events to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Scottish parliament. While in parliament, The King gave a speech where he shared his own love of Scotland and also that of his late mother.  Queen Elizabeth II’s…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The peaceful spot where Elizabeth II now rests

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8th September 2024
Sunday, 8 September will mark the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Following the formal state funeral at Westminster Abbey, the late Queen was buried in a chapel close to her heart. A much smaller committal service was held at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after the funeral at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022. She was then buried in the Royal Vault in…
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British Royals

Crathie Kirk, the royal chapel of choice

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3rd September 2024
Crathie Kirk is the chapel of choice when the Royal Family is staying at Balmoral and visitors can see different royals on their way to Sunday service most weeks during the holiday. When did this small church become a royal favourite?  Queen Victoria began attending…
King Charles III

King Charles pays tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia

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1st September 2024
King Charles has released a statement offering his condolences to the people of Aotearoa after the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia. Buckingham Palace released the following statement on Thursday, 29 August: ”My wife and I were profoundly saddened to learn of the death of Kiingi Tuheitia. I had the greatest pleasure of knowing Kiingi Tuheitia for decades. He was deeply committed to…
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