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3 weeks ago

History

Queen Elizabeth II's official biographer named as historian Anna Keay

fromArchitectural Digest

3 years ago

London

Revisit Queen Elizabeth's Houses, 100 Years After Her Birth

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

3 weeks ago

History

Queen Elizabeth II's official biographer named as historian Anna Keay

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3 weeks ago

New catalogues reveal Royal Collection's vast sculpture holdings-and Queen Victoria's acquisition spree

Marsden's introduction is very lucid, setting out the development of sculpture at court; royal involvement with sculptors; displaying sculpture in galleries, state rooms, libraries and gardens; and stewardship of the collection.

History

Fashion & style

fromElite Traveler

1 month ago

The Royal Family's Secret Weapon? Fashion

Royal wardrobes strategically shaped British monarchy's public image through political turbulence in the twentieth century, demonstrating clothing's power beyond superficiality.

Prince William wanted Andrew removed from line of succession last year'

Prince William sought Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from royal succession in autumn, while King Charles initially resisted but later supported the move following Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on misconduct charges.

Fashion & style

Putting on a brave face': why royal fashion has never been more arresting

The royal family strategically uses fashion choices during crises to communicate stability, ethics, and unity to the public.

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UK news

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK news

A timeline of British royal sagas and scandals in recent decades

UK news

Martina Devlin: British royal family was always revered, but Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reviled

Miscellaneous

Martina Devlin: British royal family was always revered, but Mountbatten-Windsor is reviled

UK news

What King Charles knew about Andrew could lead to abdication crisis

fromThe Washington Post

UK news

Arrest of Andrew, brother of King Charles, shakes the House of Windsor

UK news

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK news

A timeline of British royal sagas and scandals in recent decades

UK news

Martina Devlin: British royal family was always revered, but Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reviled

Miscellaneous

Martina Devlin: British royal family was always revered, but Mountbatten-Windsor is reviled

UK news

What King Charles knew about Andrew could lead to abdication crisis

fromThe Washington Post

UK news

Arrest of Andrew, brother of King Charles, shakes the House of Windsor

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World news

From handsome prince to a ghost behind glass, Andrew's face tells the story of his decline | Fay Bound-Alberti

A royal face functions as a public symbol of lineage, authority and power, its physiognomy historically read as legitimacy and moral character.

Miscellaneous

fromBusiness Insider

The biggest scandals of the British royal family

The British royal family has faced long-standing scandals including forbidden romances, affairs, tell-all interviews, arrests, and allegations of misconduct.

How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor went from favourite son to royal outcast

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein further damages a reputation already shattered by a settled sexual-abuse lawsuit and public scandal.

The biggest royal scandals in British history as Andrew arrested

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism and reports on Prince Andrew's arrest and Epstein-linked allegations that have renewed scrutiny of the British monarchy.

fromThe New Yorker

What the Royal Family's Links to Slavery Mean in the Age of Epstein

Early on the morning of May 29, 1660, flanked by twenty thousand armed men, King Charles II arrived in London to retake the throne. Bells rang out and ships fired their guns to mark the occasion. It was Charles's thirtieth birthday. England had been without a king for eleven years, after Charles's father was beheaded, on a temporary wooden platform outside Banqueting House, part of the palace of Whitehall. But the country's experiment as a republic was over. King Charles II was welcomed warmly.

History

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UK politics

Sinead Ryan: Scandals, trials and dodgy dealings - why royal families have no place in 2026

UK politics

Monarchy support falls with Andrew embroiled in Epstein scandal

fromABC7 Los Angeles

UK politics

Prince William and Princess Catherine express deep concern for Epstein victims

UK news

William and Kate speak out for first time over Andrew involvement in Epstein files

UK politics

Shamed by the Epstein scandal, riven by infighting: have the UK royals ever been in a bigger mess than this? | Stephen Bates

UK politics

Sinead Ryan: Scandals, trials and dodgy dealings - why royal families have no place in 2026

UK politics

Monarchy support falls with Andrew embroiled in Epstein scandal

fromABC7 Los Angeles

UK politics

Prince William and Princess Catherine express deep concern for Epstein victims

UK news

William and Kate speak out for first time over Andrew involvement in Epstein files

UK politics

Shamed by the Epstein scandal, riven by infighting: have the UK royals ever been in a bigger mess than this? | Stephen Bates

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Recalling a royally messy family history | Brief letters

Historical royal scandals, wartime film memories, international bedding names, and family-train facilities are recounted.

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History

The British Crown Enslaved Thousands at the Height of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. New Research Reveals Their Stories

History

The British Crown Enslaved Thousands at the Height of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. New Research Reveals Their Stories

History

The British Crown Enslaved Thousands at the Height of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. New Research Reveals Their Stories

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History

The British Crown Enslaved Thousands at the Height of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. New Research Reveals Their Stories

Calls for King Charles to formally apologise for slavery after research shows crown's role

King Charles is urged to formally apologize for the British crown's role in transatlantic slavery and commit to reparative, systemic action addressing its legacy.

History

British crown was world's largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals

The British crown and navy actively expanded, protected, and directly purchased enslaved Africans, becoming the world's largest buyer by 1807.

World news

fromTODAY.com

5 months ago

120 Royal Baby Names For Your Newest Heir

A list of 120 royal and royally-inspired baby names drawn from six monarchies offers global options for newborns.

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UK news

The biggest royal scandals in British history as Andrew crisis deepens

World news

King visits Manchester synagogue after deadly terror attack

UK news

The biggest royal scandals in British history as Andrew crisis deepens

World news

King visits Manchester synagogue after deadly terror attack

World news

Julia Molony: How British royals bent the knee for Donald Trump's Cinderella moment

fromAdvocate.com

UK politics

Charles, a real king, hosts Trump, a wannabe king who trashes the monarchy and the causes Charles cares about

World news

Julia Molony: How British royals bent the knee for Donald Trump's Cinderella moment

fromAdvocate.com

UK politics

Charles, a real king, hosts Trump, a wannabe king who trashes the monarchy and the causes Charles cares about

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fromBusiness Insider

Photos show the pomp and circumstance of Trump's UK visit, including military jet flyovers and a state dinner full of tech CEOs

The British royal family pulled out all the stops for President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump's second state visit to the UK. King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted the president and first lady at Windsor Castle, where they were treated to royal carriage rides, military jet flyovers, and a state dinner brimming with tech CEOs. Prince William and Kate Middleton also joined the Trumps during their visit.

US politics

Miscellaneous

fromBusiness Insider

See inside Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world with around 1,000 rooms

Windsor Castle is a 484,000-square-foot royal residence with around 1,000 rooms, serving as a historic home, ceremonial venue, and exhibition space.

Prince Harry and King Charles reconciling? Their feud was the only relatable thing about them | Polly Hudson

A royal reconciliation reduces the monarchy's relatable public feud, diminishing public schadenfreude and easing discomfort over wealth disparities.

8 months ago

Support for monarchy at record low, survey reveals

Public support for keeping the British monarchy fell to 51% in 2024, the lowest since 1983, with about 31% seeing it as unimportant and 15% supporting abolition.

8 months ago

Duchess of Kent has died aged 92, says Buckingham Palace

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, aged 92, died peacefully at Kensington Palace, survived by the Duke of Kent, children and grandchildren.

Television

8 months ago

From The Crown to Blackadder: TV kings and queens rated bad to best

Claire Foy provides the definitive portrayal of Elizabeth II in The Crown, delivering a nuanced, controlled study of her rise and reign.