Queen’s disabled cousins Katherine and Nerissa Bowes-Lyon who were kept ‘hidden’

Queen’s disabled cousins Katherine and Nerissa Bowes-Lyon who were kept ‘hidden’

They are the royals who were kept at arm’s length, albeit for starkly different reasons. Katherine and Nerissa Bowes-Lyon, severely disabled cousins of the late Queen, were cared for in an asylum and listed as dead from 1963, even though they were very much alive. Prince John, the youngest child of King George V, was … Read more

King Charles is known for his sausage fingers – and the complaint appears to run in the family

King Charles is known for his sausage fingers – and the complaint appears to run in the family

Since ascending the throne last September, King Charles’ fingers have gained an unexpected amount of attention. In fact, his puffy digits – which he has previously described as ‘sausage fingers’ – have gone viral, and were at one point seventh on Google‘s most searched list.  The King has been pictured with swollen-looking hands and feet many … Read more

Queen Elizabeth ‘overstayed’ her time at Prince William’s graduation party to speak to other families, former Vice Chancellor of St Andrew’s reveals

Queen Elizabeth ‘overstayed’ her time at Prince William’s graduation party to speak to other families, former Vice Chancellor of St Andrew’s reveals

The former Principal and Vice Chancellor of St Andrew’s University has revealed the late Queen Elizabeth II stayed longer than anticipated at Prince William‘s university graduation. Dr Brian Lang, Principal of the Scottish university during the Prince of Wales’, 41, student days, has opened up about the royal family’s visit to the campus to mark … Read more

King Charles presented with PSG shirt by the club’s Qatari owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi during British monarch’s historic state visit to France

King Charles presented with PSG shirt by the club’s Qatari owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi during British monarch’s historic state visit to France

King Charles cracked a wry smile as he was presented with his own Paris Saint-Germain football shirt by the club’s Qatari owner today.  Charles was handed the number 3 jersey, emblazoned with his name, by PSG’s beaming president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, during a lighter moment of the King’s state visit to France.  The shirt, and its … Read more

King Charles uses historic address to French parliament to label global warming an ‘existential challenge’ and call for a ‘sustainability agreement’ with France – hours after Rishi U-turned on green targets

King Charles uses historic address to French parliament to label global warming an ‘existential challenge’ and call for a ‘sustainability agreement’ with France – hours after Rishi U-turned on green targets

King Charles made history today by becoming the first British monarch to address the French Senate – and used his speech to declare global warming as ‘our most existential challenge’ – just hours after Rishi Sunak put the brakes on Net Zero. The monarch spoke of the close friendship between the UK and France but focused on tackling climate … Read more

My kilty pleasure! King Charles’ dashing equerry Colonel Jonathan Thompson is spotted in Paris alongside King and Queen as new merch featuring his likeness goes on sale

My kilty pleasure! King Charles’ dashing equerry Colonel Jonathan Thompson is spotted in Paris alongside King and Queen as new merch featuring his likeness goes on sale

King Charles‘ dashing equerry has been spotted alongside the King and Queen during their three-day visit to France, to the delight of royal fans. Hunky Colonel Johnny Thompson, 39, arrived at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris today  for the royal couple’s state visit – and it’s safe to say many eyes were on him. His … Read more

Prince Harry ‘turned down King Charles’ offer to spend anniversary of Queen’s death at Balmoral with his father’

Prince Harry ‘turned down King Charles’ offer to spend anniversary of Queen’s death at Balmoral with his father’

Prince Harry was offered the chance to stay in Balmoral with King Charles on the anniversary of the Queen’s death but said his busy itinerary made it impossible. The Duke of Sussex, 39, was given the option to reunite with his father for the evening of September 7 in a gesture from the King. Harry … Read more

The King and Queen of Cool! Camilla is stylish in a Burberry trench while Charles dons trendy shades on the final day of their state visit to France

The King and Queen of Cool! Camilla is stylish in a Burberry trench while Charles dons trendy shades on the final day of their state visit to France

King Charles and Queen Camilla looked effortlessly cool as they toured a Navy flight deck in the south of France today. Charles, 74, and Camilla, 76, made a stylish pair in the mixed weather as they took part in a walkabout armed with umbrellas – and some very chic accessories. While the Queen paid tribute … Read more

When in Bordeaux…King Charles samples local red wine and tucks in to cheese platter after he and Queen Camilla were greeted with huge cheers by crowd waving Union flags as they arrived in the French city for last day of state visit

When in Bordeaux…King Charles samples local red wine and tucks in to cheese platter after he and Queen Camilla were greeted with huge cheers by crowd waving Union flags as they arrived in the French city for last day of state visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla received a rapturous welcome in Bordeaux today where His Majesty enjoyed some cheese and a drink or two in the wine capital of the world. Their Majesties ended their three-day French state visit in south-west France where September showers failed to dampen their spirits.   The King enjoyed a livener or … Read more

Sweet moment Charles affectionately puts his hand on Camilla’s back as he helps her disembark plane in Bordeaux

Sweet moment Charles affectionately puts his hand on Camilla’s back as he helps her disembark plane in Bordeaux

King Charles sweetly put his hand on Queen Camilla’s back today and helped her down the stairs after the pair touched down in Bordeaux for their final day in France. The king, 74, and queen, 76, are travelling France on a diplomatic trip and have met with President and Brigitte Macron. As they touched down … Read more