Royal News

The necklace given to a future queen that's now a go to royal wedding tiara

It’s become one of the big questions in the run up to a royal marriage – which tiara will the bride wear? It’s now an accepted part of any Windsor wedding and the decision of Princess Beatrice to wear the same tiara as Elizabeth II did for her big day is both sentimental and rather significant.Beatrice was the third generation of Queen Elizabeth II’s family to wear this…
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The Gloucesters

The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 80th birthday

The Royal Family has celebrated one of its most discreet yet dedicated members, the Duke of Gloucester, as he turns 80.Prince Richard, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, marked the start of his ninth decade on August 26th 2024.The Duke and Duchess are among the hardest working members of the Royal Family(Photo by Charlie Proctor)The official Royal Family social media accounts were quick to…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla's Reading Room donates books to Liverpool library following riots

The Queen’s Reading Room has gifted books to the Spellow Library in Liverpool as the organisation is beginning to rebuild. The Spellow Library Hub was set on fire on 3 August during riots in Liverpool. The popular library was a busy community gathering place and supported many different groups. The Queen’s Reading Room, Queen Camilla’s online book club that promotes community and…
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Features

Balmoral, the beloved Victorian 'holiday home' of the Royal Family

King Charles and Queen Camilla have now arrived at Balmoral for their summer vacation, a tradition that began with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. What is so special about the estate where the royals spend their summer holiday?Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were enamoured with Scotland after first visiting in 1842 (and repeated visits after that). Prince Albert first leased the small…
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