Royal Family
In a wide-ranging press conference with the Foreign Press Association in London, the acclaimed royal author shared insights on the King's health, the Harry rift, and the future of the monarchy Royal biographer Robert Hardman has spent over three decades covering the British monarchy, from the tumultuous "
Crown & Influence
Edward I's younger brother built the foundations of the Lancastrian dynasty while remaining steadfastly loyal to the crown In the turbulent world of medieval royal families, where brothers often became rivals and succession disputes led to civil wars, Edmund of Lancaster stands out as a rare example of
Royal Exhibitions
A spectacular new exhibition celebrating more than a century of royal photography is coming to one of Britain’s grandest stately homes. Life Through a Royal Lens will open at Blenheim Palace on 10 July 2026 and run through 27 September, offering visitors an unprecedented look at how the Royal
Royal Collection Trust
Windsor Castle has transformed into a festive wonderland, with the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle now dressed in its Christmas finery through 5 January 2026. The centerpiece of this year's display is a magnificent 20-foot Nordmann fir tree in St George's Hall, the
Crown & Influence
Edward III's fourth son never wore the crown but wielded royal power for decades, founded the Lancastrian line, and shaped English politics through ambition, survival, and strategic marriages He was born a prince but never expected to be king. Yet John of Gaunt became one of the most
Princess of Wales
In a significant milestone for both her personal recovery and her public role, the Princess of Wales delivered her first in-person speech in two years — and the first since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March 2024. Speaking at the Future Workforce Summit in London, she addressed more than 80 senior
Crown & Influence
England's most beautiful woman navigated scandal and secret marriages to become Princess of Wales and mother of a king In an age when royal marriages were political transactions and women had little say in their own fates, Joan of Kent did the unthinkable—twice. She married for love,
In a wide-ranging press conference with the Foreign Press Association in London, the acclaimed royal author shared insights on the King's health, the Harry rift, and the future of the monarchy Royal biographer Robert Hardman has spent over three decades covering the British monarchy, from the tumultuous "
Edward III's fourth son never wore the crown but wielded royal power for decades, founded the Lancastrian line, and shaped English politics through ambition, survival, and strategic marriages He was born a prince but never expected to be king. Yet John of Gaunt became one of the most
England's most beautiful woman navigated scandal and secret marriages to become Princess of Wales and mother of a king In an age when royal marriages were political transactions and women had little say in their own fates, Joan of Kent did the unthinkable—twice. She married for love,
Royal expert Rob Jobson has released a timely new book examining the remarkable century-long story of the Windsor dynasty, tracing its evolution from 1926 to the present day. He recently gave a press briefing to the Foreign Press Association of London at the Royal United Services Institute in Whitehall (Royaltopia
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Royal expert Rob Jobson has released a timely new book examining the remarkable century-long story of the Windsor dynasty, tracing its evolution from 1926 to the present day. He recently gave a press briefing to the Foreign Press Association of London at the Royal United Services Institute in Whitehall (Royaltopia
King Charles Celebrates 77th Birthday with Rain-Soaked Welsh Visit King Charles III marked his 77th birthday on November 14 with a characteristically dutiful visit to south Wales, braving Storm Claudia's wind and rain alongside Queen Camilla to engage with local communities and celebrate Welsh heritage. The King and
Art lovers in Scotland have a rare opportunity to view some of the finest paintings from the Royal Collection, as eight masterpieces from Buckingham Palace have gone on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The temporary exhibition, titled Italian, Dutch & Flemish Paintings: Highlights from Buckingham Palace, opened
As the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth approaches in 2026, the Royal Collection Trust has launched a stunning new range of official chinaware and homeware inspired by the late monarch's most iconic wardrobe pieces. The Queen Elizabeth II Centenary range went on sale November
In a poignant echo of royal history, Prince William has followed in the footsteps of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, by visiting the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. Standing against the bright blue Brazilian sky, the Prince of Wales paused for a quiet moment
A new portrait celebrating King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s 2024 visit to Jersey has been officially unveiled by the Princess Royal during a ceremony in St Helier. Painted by Jersey artist Jason Butler, the artwork captures the royal couple walking through Royal Square amid heavy rain, warmly greeting
It was a moment more than two decades in the making — and one that David Beckham described simply as “my proudest moment.” The global football icon, philanthropist, and ambassador for The King’s Foundation was officially knighted by King Charles III in a ceremony at Windsor Castle this week, cementing
Edward III's queen brought compassion to medieval England's court and became the most admired consort of her age In an era of warrior queens and political schemers, Philippa of Hainault stood apart through kindness, loyalty, and genuine goodness. As queen to Edward III during England'
In a moment that will be remembered for generations, King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV stood side by side in the hallowed environs of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on 23 October 2025 and joined in prayer—a first between a British monarch and a Roman Catholic pontiff
Edward II's queen transformed from neglected wife to revolutionary, orchestrating the only successful invasion of England since 1066 and deposing her own husband She was called the She-Wolf of France, and the name was meant as an insult—a woman who had violated every principle of wifely obedience
Rare Jane Austen books from the Royal Library revealed for the first time this October half-term. In a touching glimpse into the private life of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Windsor Castle will display the actual copy of Pride and Prejudice that the Prince Consort read aloud to his wife
Henry VI's French queen transformed from peace bride to military commander, fighting for thirty years to save her husband's crown and her son's inheritance She arrived in England as a fifteen-year-old peace offering, a bride meant to end decades of warfare between England and