Royal News

This is the very public gesture Queen Elizabeth II made to show she wanted princesses to be equal and I don't know why we're all forgetting it

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3rd September 2025
A new book on the relationship between Buckingham Palace and politicians has raised a big question. In Power and the Palace, Valentine Low reports that Queen Elizabeth II was seen as being somewhat ”lukewarm” when the idea of altering the succession laws to make women equal with men. This has been interpreted as her being somewhat ambivalent to equality. However, her actions around…
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British Royals

The little church loved by the Royal Family has just welcomed William and Kate

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26th August 2025
The Royal Family has been seen out in force attending Sunday service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral as they settle into their late summer stay at their Scottish estate. While staying on the estate, the Monarch often attends service at Crathie Kirk, the local parish church. The small chapel has a very heartfelt connection to the current King and Queen. But its royal history is far…
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British Royals

Princess Anne's powerful last tribute to Elizabeth II brought many to tears

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15th August 2025
When Queen Elizabeth II died, after a 70-year reign, at her beloved Balmoral estate, she did so in the comfort of a family home away from prying eyes and in the company of her family. With her for the last 24 hours of her life was Princess Anne, and she spent the next couple of days with her mother as Queen Elizabeth II made her final journey back to London for one of the largest state funerals in…
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The must-see London exhibitions for royal watchers

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8th August 2025
If you are a royal history buff and you find yourself in London over the next few months, you will be spoilt for choice for exhibitions. Cartier at the Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the biggest exhibitions of the year. It includes over 350 pieces spanning the firm’s impressive history. Eagle-eyed fans will spot the Williamson Brooch, a stunning brooch with a 23.6 pink carat…
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