[ad_1] King Charles III addressed the nation for the first time on Friday, paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth as a mother and a monarch; acknowledging both of his sons, Prince William and, notably, Prince Harry, and vowing, with “unswerving devotion,” to continue his mother’s history of service as Britain’s next […]
Category: Royals
What Does It Really Mean When We Call Queen Elizabeth a “Global Icon”?
[ad_1] It’s fitting that Queen Elizabeth II’s last official engagement was political in nature. She welcomed Liz Truss, the UK’s new prime minister, to Balmoral, formally giving her permission to form a new government. The ritual, which the queen had performed again and again, as King Charles will now do the […]
“Next Few Days” Will Reveal Possibility of William and Harry Reconciliation: A ‘DYNASTY’ Bonus Episode on the Crown’s Future
[ad_1] Continuing the gimlet-eyed analysis of royal power dynamics and history on Vanity Fair’s DYNASTY podcast, a special episode looks back at the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II—and looks ahead into King Charles III’s future reign. On Thursday, September 8, the Windsor clan lost its stalwart head, the […]
Queen Elizabeth II: How the World Is Mourning Britain’s Longest-Serving Monarch
[ad_1] Queen Elizabeth II was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother to the Windsor clan, but she was also a beloved public figure who came to represent nobility, grace, and humor on the world stage. When news of her death broke on Thursday evening in […]
King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort Return to Buckingham Palace Following Queen Elizabeth’s Death
[ad_1] King Charles III and his wife Camilla, Queen Consort returned to London from Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Friday after his mother Queen Elizabeth died “peacefully” on Thursday. The royals’ return to Buckingham Palace marks the couple’s first time in the country’s capital in their new roles as monarch […]
How England Will Officially Mourn Queen Elizabeth
[ad_1] “London Bridge is down” is the phrase that has likely been echoing in government communications across the UK and the Commonwealth for the past few hours. In collaboration with the palace, the government drew up a contingency plan called Operation London Bridge decades ago, and has periodically reassessed it. […]
“The Greatest Sadness For Me”: King Charles III Mourns Queen Elizabeth
[ad_1] King Charles III is mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth. Following the news of the 96-year-old monarch’s death on Thursday, Charles released a statement commemorating his mother’s life and legacy. “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me […]
Inside Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles’s Complicated Relationship
[ad_1] There was also the natural tension between mother and son over the delicate fact that until the queen’s abdication or death, her son would forever be in limbo. According to Smith, Charles was occasionally heard to ask, “Why doesn’t she abdicate?” Prince Charles’s frustrations boiled over in 1994, when […]
Photos: A Look Back at Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation
[ad_1] As the world mourns of the loss of Queen Elizabeth, who died at age 96 at her beloved Balmoral estate in Scotland, revisit her unforgettable coronation day. On June 2, 1953, the then 27-year-old’s life was forever changed. The ceremony and celebration officially began her 70-year reign, a record-setting […]
Queen Elizabeth II’s Crowns, Tiaras & Other Jewels and Priceless Heirlooms
[ad_1] Few things captured the dualities of Queen Elizabeth II’s personality—her love for heritage and thrift alongside her appreciation for finery, grand gestures, and innovation—quite like her extensive jewelry collection. The Windsor collection, passed down through the generations, is the very definition of the word priceless, yet the queen knew […]
Breaking: Family Advised to Visit as Queen Elizabeth’s Health Becomes a Concern at Balmoral
[ad_1] Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at her Balmoral estate, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday morning. There have been growing concerns for the queen’s health since she was photographed looking particularly frail while meeting Britain’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, in Scotland earlier this week. The monarch has suffered […]
Meghan Markle Says She Was an “Ugly Duckling” in High School
[ad_1] Meghan Markle revealed that she wasn’t always the perfectly put-together royal you see today. Meghan shared a bit about her high school experience on the latest episode of her podcast Archetypes titled “The Stigma of the Singleton with Mindy Kaling.” During the conversation, the two women discussed the stereotypes […]