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Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough to appear in Queen Elizabeth BBC documentary

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting and community support.
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
5 days 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.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough to appear in Queen Elizabeth BBC documentary

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting and community support.
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.
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London
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

How Queen Elizabeth II Conducted Diplomacy Through Dress

The Queen's gown in Pakistan exemplified diplomacy through fashion, conveying respect and recognition without words.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Meghan has been cast as the inverse to Diana, a photonegative of adoration. Why do we need scapegoats? | Brigid Delaney

Public perception of Meghan Markle contrasts sharply with the adoration for Diana, Princess of Wales, reflecting a deeper societal issue with celebrity culture.
LA Kings
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Portcullis gets royal breeders dreaming at Newmarket's ancient first rite of spring

The Craven meeting at Newmarket marks the start of the Flat racing season, symbolizing hope and optimism for racehorse owners and breeders.
History
fromianVisits
4 days 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.
#king-charles
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

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

King Charles experienced awkward diplomatic moments during visits with U.S. presidents, highlighting the challenges of royal etiquette and soft power.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

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

King Charles experienced awkward diplomatic moments during visits with U.S. presidents, highlighting the challenges of royal etiquette and soft power.
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#queen-elizabeth-ii
fromCN Traveller
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Fashion & style
fromianVisits
1 week 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
1 week 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.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
fromCN Traveller
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Fashion & style
fromianVisits
1 week 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
1 week 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.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
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London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Protocol be damned: here's what King Charles should say on his visit to the US | Simon Tisdall

King Charles III's upcoming address to Congress could impact UK-US relations amidst the shadow of Trumpism.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Tickets Alert: A chance to visit 10 Downing Street's back garden

The ballot for public tours of the private gardens at 10 Downing Street is now open until May 5, 2025.
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks 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
3 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
Dining
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Wedding Of King Charles And Princess Diana Involved An Astonishing Number Of Cakes - Tasting Table

The wedding of Prince Charles and Diana featured a massive five-tier cake weighing 225 pounds, alongside 23 additional cakes for guests.
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.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

King Charles III will deliver the King's Speech on 13 May to announce the government's legislative agenda following local elections.
London music
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: The Household Division Beating Retreat

The Household Division Beating Retreat is an annual military concert on Horse Guards Parade featuring precision drills, cannons, and fireworks, with proceeds supporting soldier welfare charities.
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.
History
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

End of an heir-a: The U.K. abolishes aristocrats' right to inherit Parliament seats

Charles Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, inherited his title and castle, but the hereditary peerage system is being abolished in the UK.
#house-of-lords-reform
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

The 92 remaining hereditary seats in the House of Lords will be eliminated when Parliament ends in May, though a compromise allows 15 Conservative hereditary peers to convert to life peerages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Hereditary peerages will be abolished, with hereditary peers losing their seats after the current parliamentary session ends, though some will receive life peerages as part of a deal that secured Conservative support.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

The 92 remaining hereditary seats in the House of Lords will be eliminated when Parliament ends in May, though a compromise allows 15 Conservative hereditary peers to convert to life peerages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Hereditary peerages will be abolished, with hereditary peers losing their seats after the current parliamentary session ends, though some will receive life peerages as part of a deal that secured Conservative support.
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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.
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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.
#royal-family
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Andrew gives up lease on another royal home

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is ending his lease on East Lodge in Berkshire early, a property he paid £13,000 annually for despite similar homes renting for up to £90,000 yearly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
World news

The Guardian view on the royals and the law: no more managed disgrace | Editorial

The arrest of the king's brother ends deference and initiates legal and constitutional accountability over allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein and misconduct in public office.
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

Andrew gives up lease on another royal home

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is ending his lease on East Lodge in Berkshire early, a property he paid £13,000 annually for despite similar homes renting for up to £90,000 yearly.
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History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

10 Men Who Nearly Became King of England - Medievalists.net

Medieval England had numerous men who came close to ruling but never secured the throne due to death, overthrow, or military defeat.
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#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

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#andrew-mountbatten-windsor
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
UK news

Police provide assessment over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Thames Valley Police is leading an assessment into allegations of misconduct in public office involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor related to US Department of Justice Epstein files.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
UK politics

UK weighs removing ex-Prince Andrew from succession line amid Epstein probe

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces an expanding police investigation over ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the UK government may legislate to remove him from the royal succession.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mountbatten-Windsor to keep City of London Freedom

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor retains his Freedom of the City of London because it was inherited by patrimony and cannot be legally removed under current rules.
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.
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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.
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
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.
#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

more#prince-andrew
Miscellaneous
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tickets Alert: Trooping the Colour 2026 tickets ballot now open

Ballot for 2026 Trooping the Colour audience tickets is open until midday 27 March; successful entrants can book up to four £30 seats.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The Royal Mews collection of horse-drawn carriages is reopening

The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace reopens to the public on March 5, 2026, displaying historic royal carriages and horses, with the Gold State Coach as the main attraction.
History
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Visiting the Household Cavalry Museum

The Household Cavalry Museum combines accessible military-history exhibits with a live view into active stables where soldiers care for ceremonial horses.
#royal-succession
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Australia supports removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal succession and calls for a full, fair legal investigation into allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

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

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: What legal protections do the royal family have?

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office over allegedly sharing official information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords

Lord Shrewsbury used a House-funded rail season ticket for non-parliamentary travel and falsely claimed car mileage, resulting in a two-week ban.
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