Just when you thought royal jubilees
might be taking a rest for a while, the Duke of Gloucester has
sprung an anniversary surprise. The Duke, who at one point was
fifth in line to the throne, has had a half century celebration all
of his own but it’s nothing to do with a crown. Andy Wakefield
Prince Richard’s ‘jubilee’ was, in fact, to mark his fifty years in
a role…
Don't tell Paddington but someone else just sent King Charles marmalade sandwiches
14th February 2025
It feels as dramatic as the ravens
leaving the Tower of London – somehow, someone other than
Paddington has just sent King Charles some marmalade for his
sandwiches. The interloper in the legendary love affair between the
Royal Family and the bear from Peru is none…
Hand delivered by The King: how Charles III and Queen Camilla marked a special birthday
14th February 2025
It’s one of the most famous birthday
greetings in the world and the royal celebration was given a
special twist for one recipient by none other than The King
himself. As King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Middlesborough,
they met Rona Graft who just happened to…
The Duke of Kent joins hands to remember at 80th anniversary of Dresden
14th February 2025
The Duke of Kent has paid tribute to
those killed in the bombing of Dresden as he joined commemorations
marking the 80th anniversary. The Duke joined a circle of
remembrance in the heart of Dresden. Prince Edward held hands with
others as they formed a circle around the old town. The act takes
place every year on the anniversary of the bombing as a way of
remembering those killed then and…
The Queen has met some of the theatre
makers of the future and heard about their creative plans. Queen
Camilla visited the Unicorn Theatre in London to see the work of
its Creative Hub which nurtures young creative talent. Her Majesty,
who is Royal Patron of the…
King Charles has carried out some
athletic diplomacy with a visit to Tottenham Hotspur. The King
visited the football club for a joint event between Tottenham
Hotspur Premier League team and the US National Football
League. King Charles visited the club to celebrate…
The Prince of Wales has joked about his
latest outfit for a night out at the weekend as he came across an
unusual get up during a visit to a film school. As students at the
London Screen academy in north London showed him how they’re
learning the ropes in one of the UK’s biggest creative industries,
the heir to the throne came across a steampunk outfit which
immediately caught his…
Double reception at Buckingham Palace as King Charles and Queen Camilla honour military
13th February 2025
The King and Queen hosted a double
reception at Buckingham Palace to honour as many members of the
military as they could. King Charles and Queen Camilla filled
several rooms at their London home with members of regiments and
organisations that they have links…
During a six-day visit to Nepal, the Duke
and Duchess of Edinburgh have opened up some more about their
25-year-long marriage and the secret to lasting love. During a
visit to a botanical garden, while hand-in-hand, the pair were
exchanging jokes and when asked what their…
The engagement ring of a queen: Camilla's stunning diamond sparkler
10th February 2025
When it was announced in February 2005
that the then-Prince of Wales had proposed to Camilla
Parker-Bowles, ITN proclaimed that he had used “a ring worth
waiting for”. Charles proposed with a ring that has a long family
history. Historians believe that the ring dates back to the 1920s.
His grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, wore the ring to
several events. It is suspected…
