British Royals

One royal duchess announces December plans and they are packed with Christmas cheer

The countdown to Christmas is approaching and one royal duchess is already packing her diary with festive celebrations. The Duchess of Gloucester already has a December packed full of yuletide celebrations and the Royal Family hasn’t even revealed all her engagements up until Christmas Day. The Duchess, 79, will be enjoying plenty of festive cheer on the build up to the big…
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This is why the Royal Family's Christmas Day service might be quieter this year

King Charles and the Royal Family could find their Christmas Day a lot quieter this year. The choir at the church of St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate, where the royals traditionally attend Christmas Day service, have stopped singing after a row about standards. The vicar of the church, the Rev Paul Williams, decided to bring in a consultant to review the choristers, who are all…
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King Charles knights Sir David Beckham at the home of royal chivalry, Windsor Castle

Sir David Beckham has formally received his knighthood from King Charles in the castle that’s home to royal chivalry. The ceremony took place at Windsor Castle where King Edward III founded the famous order of chivalry, the Order of the Garter. Sir David received a KBE from The King for his services to sport and to charity. His wife, now Lady Beckham, watched from close by as Sir…
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After giving up his titles, what is The King's brother, Andrew, now known as?

The brother of The King, Andrew, has given up his titles – so what is he known as now? In a surprise announcement, on the evening of October 17 2025, Andrew said he would no longer use ”my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.” It means that he will no longer be known as the Duke of York. Andrew received that title in July 1986, on the day of his…
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