Prince William spotted ‘Diana’s biggest superfan’ in the crowd of people lined up to welcome the royals at Sandringham yesterday. But the Prince delighted him further by calling out to royal fanatic John Loughrey, 70, by name – before introducing him to Charlotte, Louis, and George. Mr Loughrey, sporting a hat clad in pins of the RoyalContinue reading “Seeing Diana’s Biggest Fan At Sandringham, Prince William Calls Out”
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Piers Morgan For Prime Minister – Or Maybe Not
It started as a joke, but after a fiery ministerial grilling on Good Morning Britain, someone on Twitter suggested that Piers Morgan would make a good Prime Minister – the jury might still be out on that one, but the tagline ‘PM for PM’ has a good ring to it; however, that doesn’t mean heContinue reading “Piers Morgan For Prime Minister – Or Maybe Not”
What Is The Reason For Cadbury Losing Its Royal Warrant?
It was the sweet-toothed romance between the Royal family and one of Britain’s most cherished chocolatiers. But after surviving 170 years and the rule of six sovereigns, confectionery colossus Cadbury’s tie to British royalty seems to have lost its sugary allure. The chocolate juggernaut based in Bourneville, Birmingham, was among 100 companies to lose out on official approval fromContinue reading “What Is The Reason For Cadbury Losing Its Royal Warrant?”
Hands On The Shoulder And Other Signs That Might Go Unnoticed
After the year they have had, it was probably as close to the ‘new normal’ for the Royal Family that we are going to get, for the time being at least. Naturally, all eyes were on the Princess of Wales as she returned to the public eye in her most significant official role since she effectively retreated from royalContinue reading “Hands On The Shoulder And Other Signs That Might Go Unnoticed”
No Servants At Windsor For Prince William And Princess Kate
As the Prince of Wales, Prince William’s father was dependent on a large staff, which included five house managers, four cooks, a butler, three valets, dressers, and four helpers. However, there is no way that the modern Prince and Princess of Wales’s household could be more different from the King’s. After school, William and KateContinue reading “No Servants At Windsor For Prince William And Princess Kate”
Profits From The Crown Estate Boost The Monarchy By £45 Million
Rising Crown Estate income will provide the monarchy with an extra £45 million in funding. Jumping to more than £130m, the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant will increase by 53 per cent for 2025/26 compared to the previous year, as Crown Estate profits have risen to £1.1 billion. The Sovereign Grant supports the official duties of the royalContinue reading “Profits From The Crown Estate Boost The Monarchy By £45 Million”
A Concussion And Minor Injuries Landed Princess Anne In The Hospital
Princess Anne was injured by a horse and rushed to hospital where she is being treated for concussion and minor injuries to her head today. Yesterday, the 73-year-old Olympic horsewoman sister of the King was injured while out on a stroll in her Gloucestershire home, Gatcombe Park. It is understood that she was taking an evening strollContinue reading “A Concussion And Minor Injuries Landed Princess Anne In The Hospital”
Trooping The Colour
It was incredible to witness Trooping the Colour in real-time, however, I’m not sure how many people watched it. Princess Kate grinned broadly at the cheering throng as she stood with her family on the Buckingham Palace balcony. She seemed very happy. Prince Louis was not amused. The young Prince appeared to be unimpressed withContinue reading “Trooping The Colour”
Rishi Sunak’s Controversial Election Plan Could Fine Parents If Their 18-Year-Olds Don’t Do National Service
Parents may be fined if their adult children fail to do their National Service when they turn 18, a minister suggested today. In response to Rishi Sunak’s election plan to force teenagers to serve a year in the military or perform unpaid weekend community labour, Anne-Marie Trevelyan declined to rule out financial penalties. The propositionContinue reading “Rishi Sunak’s Controversial Election Plan Could Fine Parents If Their 18-Year-Olds Don’t Do National Service “