While the royal spotlight often drifts
toward palace intrigue or the antics of its more outspoken members,
a quieter revolution is unfolding within the House of Windsor. Its
architect is not the King, the Prince of Wales, or even the
indomitable Princess Royal – but Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
Buckingham Palace confirmed this week that Sophie and her husband,
Prince Edward, will embark…
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will
carry out major overseas visits to Papua New Guinea and Japan next
month, Buckingham Palace has announced. Prince Edward will travel
to Papua New Guinea from 14 to 17 September to represent King
Charles III at events marking the…
The four letter word that made a huge revelation about one of the relationships of Queen Elizabeth II
18th July 2025
One four letter word, spoken casually,
brought a surprise revelation about one of the closest
relationships of Queen Elizabeth II. In the 1990s, there had been
much talk about whether the late Queen had warm friendships even
with her closest relatives after claims that…
How Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh almost lost her life twice in unexpected medical emergencies
18th July 2025
The medical emergencies which left the
Duchess of Edinburgh in danger of losing her life have been
revealed in further detail. Sophie was rushed to hospital in
November 2003 and delivered her daughter, Lady Louise, weeks early.
It was known at the time that the Duchess was very ill but more
information on just how difficult her situation was have come to
light in a new TV show. Ailsa…
The second week of Wimbledon got off to a
regal start on Monday, with the King of Denmark joining guests in
the Royal Box. King Frederik was greeted on centre court with a hug
and a kiss on the cheek by the Duchess of Edinburgh who also took
her place for the sporting…
If ever a wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown worn by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
4th June 2025
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up
its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her
marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel,
Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor
bridal dress of the 20thcentury…
As London basked in some very warm spring
sunshine, one royal made just like plenty of others in the good
weather and headed to the pub for a long, cooling drink and a bit
of fun with friends. The Duchess of Edinburgh looked very relaxed
and happy as she enjoyed wine o’clock with the Chelsea Pensioners
and joined them in a game of bingo. Sophie, in a very spring like
floral dress…
The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement
ring is a striking and classic gem that was created by a favourite
jeweller and with a love message hidden in its stones. When Prince
Edward announced his engagement to Sophie Rhys-Jones on January 6th
1999, the engagement ring was…
The Duchess of Edinburgh took part in
commemorations for Anzac Day in London, laying a wreath before the
sun came up. Sophie joined veterans and military leaders at a
moving ceremony at Wellington Arch, held at 5 o’clock in the
morning. The Duchess, representing…
In a year that has brought many
challenges for the Royal Family. one member has taken on an even
more important role. Throughout 2024, the Duchess of Edinburgh has
embraced big engagements – including become the first member of the
family to travel to Ukraine since the start of the war there – and
carried many responsibilities for the House of Windsor. It’s only
consolidated…