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 […]
Kate Middleton Does Some Finger Painting During a Visit to a Children’s Hospice
On Thursday, Kate Middleton burnished her reputation as a lover of arts and crafts by helping children with hand-painting during a visit to the East Anglia Children’s Hospice. According to People, 8-year-old Willow Bamber painted the duchess’s hands as a part of an art project. When Bamber showed a bit […]
Kate Middleton and Prince William Honor Previous Generations of Royals in Their First Official Portrait
On Thursday, Kate Middleton and Prince William made a visit to their namesake town, Cambridge, where they were among the first to see a history-making painting. The first official portrait of the couple was unveiled at the University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum, and the royal pair was on hand to […]
They Don’t Sell Corn Dogs at Royal Ascot
You can’t find a corn dog at Royal Ascot. England’s preeminent thoroughbred event is nothing like the horse races I grew up around in Georgia. Order a Diet Coke and get lectured on social graces by a guy who is visibly inebriated at 10 a.m. Ask if they have chicken […]