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…
The Duke of Edinburgh joined Scotland’s
newly elected MSPs at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Wednesday
for the traditional Royal Kirking of Parliament. Prince Edward
attended the centuries-old ceremony marking the beginning of a new
parliamentary session…
The Princess of Wales surprised royal
fans by revealing a “new name” while speaking Italian during a
visit to Italy this week. Catherine, who is still widely referred
to as ‘Kate’ by many members of the public, introduced herself as
“Catarina” while chatting…
Prince William reveals Princess Charlotte’s passion for football during Windsor Castle ceremony
14th May 2026
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…
MP reveals what it is really like being ‘held hostage’ by The King at Buckingham Palace
14th May 2026
A Labour MP has spoken about his
experience of being ceremonially “held hostage” by The King during
the State Opening of Parliament. Sir Nic Dakin, the MP for
Scunthorpe, spent Wednesday morning at Buckingham Palace as part of
a centuries-old royal tradition dating…
While millions will recognise the
glittering Imperial State Crown at the State Opening of Parliament,
two other historic symbols of royal authority will also take centre
stage during the ceremony. The Great Sword of State and the Cap of
Maintenance are among the oldest…
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…
When King Charles III ascended to the
throne in September 2022, Britain was already in political turmoil.
Liz Truss was occupying Downing Street at the time, having only
just succeeded Boris Johnson days before the death of Queen
Elizabeth II. Less than four years later…
Don’t expect King Charles to guest star
on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy anytime soon… King Charles was
guided through the use of a surgical robot to perform bladder
cancer surgery, and after attempting it himself quipped, “I think
I’ll have to come back after…
A new ceremonial portrait of Princess
Anne in her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the British Army’s
Intelligence Corps has been unveiled in London. The painting, by
acclaimed British portrait artist Louise Pragnell, was revealed on
Friday and will go on public display during London Craft Week at
Painters’ Hall in the City of London. Commissioned by the
Intelligence Corps in 2024, the…
