The Queen plans to return to public duty ‘as soon as she possibly can’ and plans to ‘work harder than ever’ after quarantining in Windsor Castle, sources have revealed. Her Majesty, 94, who has put all her public engagements on hold, is said to be in ‘excellent spirits’ during her quarantine as she resides with her … Read more
Delighted first-time parents Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie of Luxembourg were all smiles as they left the hospital with their newborn son Prince Charles today. Grand Duke Guillaume, 38, and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, 35, were captured leaving the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg, this afternoon. It is thought that the royal … Read more
A family Christmas card send to a member of the royal household 66 years ago that features the signature of both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has been revealed to be the world’s most valuable autograph of a living person. Antiques house Paul Fraser Collectables put the festive signatures at the top of this … Read more
Almost every week for the past 18 months — until lockdown — the Duchess of Cornwall has hosted a Clarence House gathering so exclusive that not even Prince Charles has secured an invitation. It does not involve ambassadors, visiting dignitaries or charity commissioners. There is no vintage champagne in cut-glass coupes, no page boys hovering … Read more
Prince Charles apears to have moved two new pictures into his office since his last video call at the beginning of April. Speaking from his Aberdeenshire home office in Birkhall, the Prince of Wales, 71, appeared via video link to raise awareness about the 70 million refugees and displaced people in Syria and Cameroon who … Read more
The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed that she starts the day with ballet lessons and a ‘little bit of pilates’ to keep fit during the coronavirus lockdown. Camilla, 72, let slip her secret in a video call to mark International Dance Day with Darcey Bussell, the Royal Ballet’s former principle dancer and president of The … Read more
Fifty-one years ago this month, a shy young man in a collar and tie climbed the 87 steps of a spiral staircase to his new tutor’s study. The Prince of Wales faced eight weeks of intensive instruction in Welsh: the language, Wales’s history and, crucially, its nationalism. But if the Prince of Wales was daunted … Read more
University lecturer characterised in Netflix series The Crown after he taught Prince Charles Welsh for his 1969 Investiture dies aged 89 Dr Tedi Millward was a lecturer at Aberystwyth University and a campaigner The academic died aged 89, but it is not clear if it was coronavirus-related He gave the 20-year-old prince Welsh lessons in … Read more
Can it ever be right for a multi-millionaire to ask taxpayers to stump up for their staff’s salaries? With Prince Charles not asking for help from the Government’s coronavirus furlough scheme — but Victoria Beckham among those taking it — it’s the question sparking furious debate. Many are asking why the taxpayer should pick up … Read more
Gemma Collins left her fans ‘crying with laughter’ as her new reality series, Diva On Lockdown, premiered on ITVBe on Sunday evening. The former TOWIE star, 39, showcased her signature persona as she documented her life two weeks before the UK’s coronavirus lockdown. Viewers took to Twitter to share their amusement at the TV star’s … Read more