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 and […]
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How England Will Officially Mourn Queen Elizabeth
“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. Though […]
“The Greatest Sadness For Me”: King Charles III Mourns Queen Elizabeth
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 and […]
Inside Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles’s Complicated Relationship
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 Dimbleby’s […]
Photos: A Look Back at Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation
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 time […]
Queen Elizabeth II’s Crowns, Tiaras & Other Jewels and Priceless Heirlooms
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 how […]
Breaking: Family Advised to Visit as Queen Elizabeth’s Health Becomes a Concern at Balmoral
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 what […]
Meghan Markle Says She Was an “Ugly Duckling” in High School
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 that […]
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Attend the One Young World Summit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK this week on their first working visit to the country as a couple since stepping down as senior royals in 2020. The royal couple attended the One Young World Summit in Manchester and a private round table on gender equality on […]
The BBC Donated £1.42 Million to Princess Diana-Related Charities as Penance for Infamous Interview
In May 2021, the BBC apologized after an external investigation by Lord John Dyson revealed that former BBC journalist Martin Bashir used deceptive tactics to secure the famous 1995 interview with Princess Diana where she spoke about Prince Charles’s infidelity. Now, the broadcaster has announced that it has donated 1.42 […]
Prince Charles Says Britain’s Welcoming Black Community Is “a Source of Inspiration”
Since Prince Charles founded his Prince’s Trust Foundation in 1976, he has made the issues facing Black British citizens one of his priorities, and over the last few years, he has intensified his rhetoric with speeches discussing the contribution that Black immigrants have made to British society. This month, Charles […]
How Prince William and Prince Harry Are Honoring Their Mother on the 25th Anniversary of Her Death
Five years ago, Prince William and Prince Harry honored the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death by appearing in Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, a touching HBO documentary where they shared memories of their close bond with their mother. Wednesday marks 25 years since the car crash that […]