Years before Queen Elizabeth II passed away at her beloved Balmoral on September 8, 2022, the state plans for her death, dubbed Operation London Bridge, were already concrete. This foresight, so typical of the queen’s pragmatic, no-nonsense personality, was a far cry from the confusion that greeted the death of […]
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British Royal Family Tree: From Queen Elizabeth II to Lilibet Diana
Since Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne in 1952, the English royal family tree has grown to include her four children, eight grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. For most people, a family tree is simply a fun curio, but for the British royal family birth order and parentage is all […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Prince Charles Sought Revenge Against Princess Diana and the Palace
The fall release of Prince Harry’s yet-to-be-titled autobiography is allegedly making Buckingham Palace very nervous. Even Prince Harry’s statement about the book, set to be published by Penguin Random House, could be seen as a shot against the palace. “I’m writing this not as the prince I was born,” he […]
Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Calls Out Litterbugs, Then Gives a History Lesson
Though Princess Diana’s younger brother, Charles, Earl Spencer, has made a name for himself as a fierce defender of his sister’s legacy, he also is known as a historian for the Spencer family and its illustrious history. Over the last few years, he has used Instagram as a place to […]
Princess Diana Revamped Her Life—And Her Style—After Her Divorce
In December 1992, after years of living very separate lives in private, Princess Diana and Prince Charles finally announced their separation to the world. From this moment, something shifted in Diana. The conservative dresses from her formal duties were replaced with professional trouser suits, while shoulder bags that hung from […]
Prince Harry and Prince William Honor Princess Diana’s Legacy on Her Birthday
Last July, Prince Harry and Prince William honored what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday together in a Kensington Palace ceremony unveiling a statue of the last princess. On Friday, they each paid homage to their mother and her charitable legacy separately. In a letter to the winners of […]
Princess Diana’s Wedding Tiara Will Go on Display for the First Time in Decades
The ornate diamond tiara Princess Diana wore for her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 is about to go on display for the first time in decades. The Spencer Tiara will be included in a new exhibition of royal and aristocratic jewels held at Sotheby’s in London from May 28 […]
Who Really Has the Power—The Press or the Royals?: ‘DYNASTY: The Windsors’ Podcast
One of the most significant moments in modern royal history has largely been forgotten. On January 9, 2007, Kate Middleton awoke on her 25th birthday to a throng of paparazzi outside her London apartment. They were crowding the sidewalks and blocking her route to her car, all for one reason: […]