British Royals

The King and Queen enjoyed a sensational day on the racecourse on Friday after three of their horses stormed to victory across two different venues. The royal couple celebrated a memorable treble with wins at both York Racecourse and Newbury Racecourse, continuing the Royal Family’s long-standing success in horse racing. Portcullis got the afternoon off to the perfect start at York with an…

The King has expressed his “great shock and sadness” after a soldier died following a fall from a horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The serviceman, who was part of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, suffered fatal injuries after falling from his horse shortly after a display on Friday evening. According to Thames Valley Police, the rider fell at around 7pm as the horse was…

Prince William has spoken about Princess Charlotte’s enthusiasm for football during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The Prince of Wales discussed his daughter’s interest in the sport while presenting former England footballer Kerry Davis with an MBE for services to association football and diversity in sport. Ms Davis, who became the first black woman to play for England’s…

A Labour MP will be ceremonially “held hostage” at Buckingham Palace during the State Opening of Parliament in a centuries-old tradition dating back to the reign of Charles I. The parliamentarian – who on this occasion is the MP for Scunthorpe, Sir Nic Dakin – remains at the Palace while the monarch travels to Westminster to deliver the King’s Speech. Sir Nic will only be released…