When Prince William and Kate Middleton took a tour of Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas in March, their plan was to celebrate Queen Elizabeth and her Platinum Jubilee with people who still call her the head-of-state. But from the beginning, the trip was marked by protests, awkward pictures, and uncomfortable […]
Month: June 2022
Royal Family Reveals Record Spending—But Not the Results of Meghan’s Bullying Inquiry
Royal spending is at a record high, having shot up by more than £14 million in the past year—even as much of Britain feels an economic pinch, and the royal family faces more scrutiny than ever. According to the Sovereign Grant report, published by Buckingham Palace on Thursday, expenditure is […]
What Were Meghan and Harry Doing at Oprah’s House Over the Weekend?
Over the weekend, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a five-minute drive from their estate in the exclusive Santa Barbara enclave Montecito to visit Oprah’s home nearby, according to the Daily Mail. They arrived in a black Range Rover, reportedly along with Meghan’s longtime friend Janina Gavankar, and were followed […]
Meghan Markle and Gloria Steinem Discuss the Overturning of Roe v. Wade and Why They’re Still Hopeful for the Future
Like many women around the country, Meghan Markle and Gloria Steinem were gutted by the news that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, but neither is letting this human rights setback dampen their hopes for the future. Steinem and the Duchess of Sussex first connected during the pandemic, working together […]
Queen Elizabeth Waves to the Crowds During Scottish Military Parade
The day after Queen Elizabeth attended the historic Ceremony of the Keys, the monarch took in a military parade at the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, her home in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Armed Forces Act of Loyalty Parade took place on Tuesday both to celebrate the Scottish Armed Forces, […]
A Supreme Summer Net-a-Porter Sale: All The V.F. Editors’ Picks
It’s officially summertime and we couldn’t be more excited to show off our summer style. Whether you’re looking to update your warm-weather wardrobe or have your eye on something special, Net-a-Porter’s annual summer sale has everything you need from eye-catching accessories to standout clothing for your upcoming vacation plans or […]
Tennis’s Unlikely Doubles Team: The Queen and the Duchess
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and England’s future queen consort, is an avid tennis fan and the royal patron to the club that hosts Wimbledon. Every year, tournament spectators eagerly look forward to what Kate will wear, and who will join her. Nearly 500 years ago it was Queen […]
Prince Charles Once Accepted a Briefcase Full of 1 Million Euros for His Charity: Report
Over the weekend, Prince Charles drew attention for a report in The Times that told the story of a 2015 meeting. According to the newspaper, Qatar’s former prime minister Sheik Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani visited the prince at Clarence House where they had a private one-on-one conversation. […]
Isamaya Ffrench Veers Into Kink Territory With Her First Anticipated Makeup Drop
“People often talk about my work being transformative, but actually the way I use makeup is just to be more of myself,” says Isamaya Ffrench on a spring afternoon. Today, that manifests as a fluttery lash, paired with a sheer tiger-striped top and leather pants; other times, the makeup artist’s […]
Kate Middleton Wears Full Military Gear During Visit to a British Army Training Academy
Kate Middleton commemorated Armed Forces Day with some photos from her visit to a British Army training academy last November. The royal posted a series of photos of herself in full military garb from that trip to the Army Training Centre Pirbright, located about 30 miles outside of London, on […]
Rebeca Huntt Keeps Cool With Vipassana Meditation and Vintage Slip Dresses
“Brave, stubborn, narcissistic.” With those three defiant words, Rebeca Huntt’s voiceover seems to preempt the critical response to Beba, her debut documentary that doubles as an impressionistic memoir. “From the early days of writing this film, I didn’t want Beba to be an archetype or a saint. Quite the opposite, […]
Queen Elizabeth Makes First Public Appearance Since Her Platinum Jubilee
After her many Platinum Jubilee engagements earlier this month, Queen Elizabeth headed to Scotland for yet another week of royal ceremonies. The monarch took an overnight trip on the Royal Train to Edinburgh, Scotland on Monday and is scheduled to spend the next several days at her home there, the […]