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History
fromianVisits
12 hours ago

Hidden histories of empire and identity uncovered at Kensington Palace

The exhibition highlights the lives of the last princesses of Punjab, focusing on their activism and relationships, particularly in the context of women's suffrage.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Duchess opens veterans' support centre in Chelsea

The centre has been designed to provide 'a welcoming space for veterans to socialise, stay active and rebuild the bonds of comradeship often lost post-service', according to the Hospital.
London food
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

New coin to mark 200th year of London Zoo charity

A commemorative coin featuring a tiger, snail, and dove celebrates 200 years of the Zoological Society of London, promoting wildlife conservation efforts.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Harry and Meghan greeted by hushed hiii' in Melbourne hospital on first stop of Australian tour

Prince Harry and Meghan's Australian tour includes hospital visits and community engagements, reflecting their commitment to vulnerable populations and personal connections.
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

King Charles may not invite Harry to Sandringham due to bitter experience'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Prince Harry hopes King will invite Meghan and children to Sandringham this summer'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Queen Elizabeth centenary marked with new stamps showing her life and loves

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, including reproductive rights and climate change, without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Royals put on united front at Easter Service at Windsor Castle

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

King Charles may not invite Harry to Sandringham due to bitter experience'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Prince Harry hopes King will invite Meghan and children to Sandringham this summer'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan's faux royal' Australian tour

Prince Harry and Meghan's upcoming tour in Australia will be private and promotional, focusing on mental health and wellness rather than royal duties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

King Charles is due to visit Donald Trump. Here are the questions he needs to ask himself first | Zoe Williams

In 1970, during a visit to President Nixon, King Charles was awkwardly paired with Nixon's daughter, Tricia, highlighting the primitive optics of royal diplomacy at the time.
US Elections
#mountbatten-windsor
#queen-elizabeth-ii
Fashion & style
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Exhibition review: The plastic coat that explains Queen Elizabeth's fashion archive

Queen Elizabeth II used fashion as a diplomatic tool, carefully selecting outfits to convey messages during her public appearances.
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

The Queen Elizabeth II memorial has officially been approved

Grade II-listed monuments in St James's Park will be relocated for the new Queen Elizabeth II memorial project costing £46 million.
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago
Fashion & style

Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits go on display in a major new exhibition at Buckingham Palace

Fashion & style
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit

Queen Elizabeth II's fashion was a blend of practicality and subliminal messages of power, stability, and British excellence.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

National memorial to Queen Elizabeth is approved

A national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II will be built in St James's Park, including a statue and various memorial features.
Fashion & style
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Exhibition review: The plastic coat that explains Queen Elizabeth's fashion archive

Queen Elizabeth II used fashion as a diplomatic tool, carefully selecting outfits to convey messages during her public appearances.
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

The Queen Elizabeth II memorial has officially been approved

Grade II-listed monuments in St James's Park will be relocated for the new Queen Elizabeth II memorial project costing £46 million.
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago
Fashion & style

Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits go on display in a major new exhibition at Buckingham Palace

Fashion & style
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit

Queen Elizabeth II's fashion was a blend of practicality and subliminal messages of power, stability, and British excellence.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

National memorial to Queen Elizabeth is approved

A national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II will be built in St James's Park, including a statue and various memorial features.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Diana's lady-in-waiting handed driving ban despite plea over brother's care

Anne Beckwith-Smith was disqualified from driving for six months after failing to prove exceptional hardship for her brother's care.
Photography
fromianVisits
6 days ago

That famous photo of the former Prince Andrew is going on display in a gallery

A photo exhibition showcasing powerful images by photojournalists will take place in London, emphasizing the importance of eyewitness reporting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

King signs up David Beckham to his Chelsea flower show team

David Beckham is co-designing a garden at the Chelsea flower show with King Charles, and he has been given a garden gnome to paint for charity.
London food
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accused of 'physical altercation' with senior aide of Queen Elizabeth

The former Duke of York confronted vice-admiral Tony Johnstone-Burt over a denied business event at Buckingham Palace, causing significant astonishment within the royal household.
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Henry V, the great medieval English king, offers an uncomfortable example of nobility and leadership to the current Windsor monarchy

Henry V is celebrated not only for his military victories but also for his complex life and character beyond the battlefield.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Digested week: Garrick Club confirms an actual woman has joined the queen | Emma Brockes

Season two of Deadloch offers hilarious and rude humor, showcasing unique Australian wit through its odd couple cop duo and absurd situations.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
US politics

King will not be able to meet with Epstein victims on US state visit'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Does the monarch need to believe? Readers on William's quieter' approach to religion

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the relevance of personal belief in the monarchy's religious role amid changing societal views.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

King will not be able to meet with Epstein victims on US state visit'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Does the monarch need to believe? Readers on William's quieter' approach to religion

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the relevance of personal belief in the monarchy's religious role amid changing societal views.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles

Two hereditary peers will retain their ceremonial roles despite being removed from the House of Lords under government reforms.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Royals and celebrities warned to watch words as lip-reading videos go viral

Royals and celebrities are being warned to monitor their speech in public as lip-reading technology enables rapid online translation and dissemination of private conversations.
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

The best hotels in Mayfair, London

Theodore Roszak's 35-foot gilded eagle - an original feature from the building's Embassy era - watches over the square from the newly added seventh floor.
London food
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Calls for 'sleazy' Andrew's honour to be removed

A senior councillor calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be stripped of the Freedom of the City of London due to his controversial reputation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Sarah Ferguson could be stripped of Freedom of York honour in a matter of days

The City of York Council will debate revoking Sarah Ferguson's Freedom of the City status on March 26, following her ex-husband's similar removal in 2022.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

You Can Now Tour Queen Elizabeth II's Private Rooms at Holyroodhouse

Holyroodhouse Palace opens Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments for a limited 100-day tour celebrating her centennial, offering unprecedented public access to royal chambers filled with Royal Collection artworks and personal objects.
London food
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Tickets Alert: Tours of Dorneywood House and its gardens

Dorneywood House, a government minister's residence near London, opens to the public for two-week periods annually, offering rare access to its ground floor and gardens with afternoon tea included.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
4 weeks 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.
History
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Looted from a royal palace: The medieval jug now on display in London

A medieval English bronze jug looted from Ghana's Asante kingdom reveals how European luxury goods became valued ceremonial objects through trans-continental trade networks before colonial appropriation.
#royal-family
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Beatrice and Eugenie still have houses in Royal Palaces'

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie rent properties within Royal Palaces under an agreement arranged by their father Prince Andrew to maintain their London residences.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Princess Eugenie steps down as patron of anti-slavery charity

Princess Eugenie stepped down as patron of Anti-Slavery International following the release of emails revealing details about Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of London's most spectacular houses is opening to the public next month

The Cosmic House, a rare Grade I-listed postmodernist building in Kensington designed by Charles Jencks and Sir Terry Farrell, opens to the public on April 22 with an Isaac Julien film installation.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Ladies of London Season-Premiere Recap: Sirs and Madams

A London reboot show features wealthy residents from West London's exclusive neighborhoods, showcasing drama, personalities, and lavish settings with a diverse cast including aristocrats and socialites.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

'Downton Abbey' dowager's house and acreage sells in Surrey, England

Twelve weeks after coming on the market, the Surrey house used to portray the home of actress Maggie Smith's character, Lady Violet Crawley, found a buyer and recently closed along with several adjacent properties for nearly $9 million. Known as Dower House on the TV series, it was built around 1686.
Boston real estate
#journalism-funding
#british-monarchy
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

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

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

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

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to retain City of London Freedom honour

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor retains his Freedom of the City of London honour because inherited status constitutes a legal right that cannot be revoked.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The aristocrat fighting to help prison children escape the stigma of crime

Lady Edwina Grosvenor created Hope Street and a scholarship program to reduce female incarceration and support children affected by the justice system.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I wasn't going to be diverted,' says King Charles about campaign on the environment

King Charles remains steadfast in five decades of environmental campaigning, urging living in harmony with nature despite criticism and limited personal influence.
#prince-andrew
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

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

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

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

Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

How Anne Boleyn's Enigmatic Image Was Rewritten Over Centuries

Anne Boleyn rose to power in the early 1530s, was executed for treason in 1536, and her image evolved into witch, martyr, and feminist icon.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
#jeffrey-epstein
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How the royal family is weathering its worst crisis in 90 years

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Prince William's Earthshot donor was Epstein friend, shared torture video'

Bin Sulayem had been in contact with the disgraced financier for years, visiting his infamous private island in the Caribbean, where sex crimes allegedly occurred, and exchanging videos and links to porn sites and sex worker services, the Daily Beast reported, citing emails in the so-called Epstein files that have recently been released by the Justice Department.
World news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Our ducks get the royal treatment too | Brief letters

A set of anecdotes and suggestions: a royal duck flock, family train coaches, contradictory ad-free sports coverage, apostrophe confusion, and a duvet-washing tip.
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