British Royals

Here's why Sir Tim Laurence’s promotion is long overdue - and richly deserved

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27th August 2025
In a monarchy often scrutinised for its public pageantry and political sensitivities, some honours slip quietly under the radar – yet carry enormous weight behind the scenes. Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence’s recent appointment as Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order is exactly that kind of honour: deeply personal, richly deserved, and long overdue.For decades, Sir Tim has…
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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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This is Prince William's title in Scotland and I love the history of it

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24th August 2025
William and Kate are known around the world as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, they actually use a different title – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. As they start their stay in Balmoral for the summer, that’s a name they both have to get used to again.Many members of the Royal Family have Scottish titles which they use in preference to others while in the…
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Can Prince William really replace Buckingham Palace with a forest lodge as the Monarch's main royal residence?

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19th August 2025
Plans for the Prince and Princess of Wales to move their family to a previously little known home in Windsor Great Park have caught attention and raised a big question. William, Kate and their three children are moving to Forest Lodge and it’s reported that they plan to make this their ‘forever home’ even after the heir takes the throne. So can Prince William really replace…
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