'Discernible shift' Kate ditches 'very canny' tactic as 100 days of extravagance laid bare
THE DUCHESS of Cambridge has lost her "canny" clothing strategy and embraced a life of luxury, a Royal writer has argued after analysing her fashion choices. Writing for news.com.au, Royal writer Daniela Elser said one of Kate’s “defining moments” as a Princess came the day after her wedding to Prince William.
The Queen’s son-in-law: Who is Sir Timothy Laurence?
is Princess Anne’s second husband and Her Majesty’s son-in-law. This is everything we know about him. Princess Anne married Captain Mark Phillips at Westminster Abbey in 1973. The two got divorced in 1989 and reportedly, in the same year, private letters between were made public.
Documentary on the royals banned by the Queen has been unearthed for first time in decades
A documentary about the royal family that was banned by the Queen nearly 50 years ago has made its way online. You can watch a clip of the film below: Titled Royal Family (original), the fly-on-the-wall TV special gave viewers a rare and intimate insight into the daily lives of the British monarchy.
August 16 - On this day: 77 years since people celebrated VJ Day
77 years ago (1945) We described how people "from one end of the country to the other" celebrated VJ Day after the Japanese surrendered unconditionally to the Allies. A large crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace to see the King and Queen on the balcony while people danced with joy in the streets of the capital.
Prince Charles and Prince William Are Treating Prince Harry "With Caution" Until After His Memoir Comes Out
Today in royal 🌀🌀🌀 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are returning to the United Kingdom in early September—news that was confirmed by a spokesperson who said “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to visit with several charities close to their hearts in early September." And naturally, everyone—by which I mean people who are obsessed with royal drama—want to know if they're planning to visit the Queen and the rest of the royals amid all the usual tension.
London Grand Prix plan shows potential route including Buckingham Palace chicane
There is no doubt Formula 1’s American owners, Liberty Media, would be interested in holding a Grand Prix on the streets of London and other ‘destination cities’ around the world Talk of London hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix has cropped up at various intervals for almost two decades now.
Princess Anne's three word response to armed man during horrific 1974 kidnapping attempt
PRINCESS ANNE celebrated her 72nd birthday on Monday, with many royals congratulating her on the big day. However, it was in 1974 when she was returning from a charity event that the Princess Royal faced what must surely be the most terrifying moment of her life. As she was travelling back to Buckingham Palace along the mall, the car she was in was shot at as another car blocked the way.
Prince William exposed as ‘secret clubber’ by Simon Mayo after candid chat 'He's terrific'
PRINCE WILLIAM has been exposed as "a secret clubber" by radio presenter Simon Mayo after they had a candid chat. Prince William, 40, admitted to former BBC presenter Simon Mayo, 63, that he is “a secret clubber” with a love for 90s dance hits.
Kate Middleton will 'not have a live-in nanny' after downsizing move to Windsor
Prince William and Kate Middleton's rumoured move to Windsor to Adelaide Cottage later this summer will reportedly see them forego having a live-in nanny - with their nanny Mario Barallo said to be due to live elsewhere on the Windsor estate The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's rumoured move to Windsor will see them swap the grand Kensington Palace for a "modest" four-bedroom home.
Royal Family: Prince William reveals adorable detail of his romantic proposal to wife Kate Middleton
The Duke of Cambridge proposed to Kate back in 2010 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have now been happily married for over ten years, with three adorable children being added to their family. However, Prince William recently revealed of a sweet detail during his romantic proposal to Kate back in 2010 before marrying a year later.
'Disappointment’ Queen faces summer holiday setback as she cuts traditional royal ceremony
THE QUEEN's traditional Balmoral welcome ceremony has been replaced with a "small private event", making it the recent royal event the monarch has missed. Queen Elizabeth, age 96, is currently on her annual summer holiday at her estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is tradition for the monarch to do a military inspection at Balmoral Castle to begin her summer vacation, but Buckingham Palace has revealed the welcoming ceremony will not happen this year.
Secret plan details what will happen when Queen Elizabeth dies
The plan for the Queen's death, 'Operation London Bridge' was first hatched in the 1960s, but had never been published in such granular detail until it was leaked to POLITICO. Before its leak, 'Operation London Bridge' was only shared with a small group of people.
Superposh DJ who ‘sold Sarah Ferguson her £3m pad’ — Sebastian MDH
He is an upper-class DJ with close links to the young royals, who has followed his father into the family property business. Sebastian Macdonald-Hall — Sebastian MDH as he goes by when on the decks — is also now thought to be the vendor of an exclusive property purchased by Sarah, Duchess of York.
Queen to invite new PM for weekend at Balmoral in September
THE Queen is to invite the new Prime Minister to spend a weekend with her at Balmoral in September once the result of the Conservative leadership contest is known on September 5. The 96-year-old monarch is taking nothing for granted over whether her invitation will be accepted, But it is customary for the Prime Minister to travel to the Highlands in September to spend a relaxing weekend enjoying a picnic and other social events with the Her Majesty.
Platinum Jubilee: Fareham shop displays quilt for Queen before it goes to palace
A quilt made for the Queen's platinum jubilee by a British woman now living in America is on display before being moved to Buckingham Palace. Fareham-born Devida Bushrod, now living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, turned her homesickness into creativity to mark the monarch's 70 years on the throne.
Royal Family: The 'secret' swimming pool Kate Middleton, Prince William and the kids will be cooling off in this summer
It's an ideal place for the young Royals to go for a swim One thing you may be wondering as the mercury goes through the roof this weekend is where on earth will the young Royals be going to take a dip to cool off? It's now not always easy to know where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their young family will be spending family time.
Quilt made for the Queen is on its way to Buckingham Palace... via Fareham
A QUILT fit for the Queen is on display in Fareham before it heads to its new home in Buckingham Palace as a special platinum jubilee gift. The 70th anniversary present was created by former Fareham mum Devida Bushrod as part of a 12-month challenge to recognise inspirational women.
Troubled UK economy rides out Jubilee disruption, but recession looms
Britain's economy contracted by less than feared in June, when public holidays had been expected to exert a big drag. Britain's economy contracted by less than feared in June, when public holidays had been expected to exert a big drag, although sectors most exposed to a worsening cost of living crisis, like retail and restaurants, struggled.
The Queen's remarkable life in pictures
A fascinating look on one of the most important ladies in history This year, the Queen celebrated a remarkable 70 years on the British throne. A national treasure in many ways, Her Majesty is one of the most loved and respected figures across the globe. Here at HELLO!, we look back at her historic legacy.
F1 London: Concept for capital’s Grand Prix shows cars racing past Buckingham Palace
FORMULA 1 could host a race in London, with conceptual track maps showing cars racing past landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. The Formula 1 calendar is set for big changes in the coming years. Next season, the sport will return to Las Vegas for the first time since 1984, it is expected that the Kyalami circuit in South Africa will rejoin the calendar, and some iconic circuits could lose their spot.