Britain is one of the last constitutional monarchies in the world, and the king or queen still plays a ceremonial role in the governance of the state. When Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022, she was bur

I enjoyed reading the interesting article by Caitlin Ellis on the rivals for the throne in 1066 (October). In particular, it was fascinating to read about Edgar Ætheling’s claim, which was surely the

Every year since 1988, the royals have decamped to Sandringham in Norfolk to celebrate the festive period. Complete with its very own ballroom, there’s enough space for all the family and staff. The c

Almost 15 years ago, the now Prince and Princess of Wales made an announcement that would change the course of their lives – and the monarchy’s – for many years to come. On 16 November 2010, the news

The appearance of The Princess of Wales at last year’s Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and the National Service of Remembrance the following day, were rare public

With the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children set to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor as soon as this week, Kate has been busy overseeing the final preparations for what has been dub