British Royals

The first garden parties of the reign of King Charles III are announced

The first garden parties of King Charles’s reign have been announced by Buckingham Palace. Two garden parties will take place at Buckingham Palace on 3 May and 9 May in celebration of the coronation on 6 May. A third garden party will take place at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on 4 July. King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend all three, and will be accompanied by…
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British Royals

Queen Elizabeth II could win a BAFTA - with a little help from Paddington

The Platinum Jubilee sketch that saw Paddington Bear thank Queen Elizabeth II for a lifetime of service on behalf of the nation has been nominated for a BAFTA. The prestigious awards, recognising excellence in TV, have just one people’s choice prize this year. It’s for ‘Most Memorable Moment’ and the famous scene of Her Late Majesty and Paddington taking tea at the…
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British Royals

Tiaras or coronets - what will we see the women of Windsor wear to the Coronation?

While some details of King Charles III’s 6 May coronation have been confirmed, there are still many questions that have yet to be answered. Royal watchers everywhere have been watching press releases closely to see if female members of the Royal Family will be wearing tiaras for the coronation. Historically, women in the Royal Family have worn a tiara to coronations, as have…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne meets Grand National hero Corach Rambler during visit to Scotland

Usually it is the royals themselves who are the star attraction, but not on Monday at Kelso Racecourse. Hundreds of people gathered at the track in the Scottish Borders to catch a glimpse of 2023 Grand National winner Corach Rambler on his homecoming tour of Scotland. Among those to have made the journey was the Princess Royal. Corach Rambler, who is trained in Scotland by Lucinda…
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