[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 […]
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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 […]
Will the Queen Invite Boris Johnson and His Successor to Balmoral?
[ad_1] Nearly two months ago, Queen Elizabeth was reportedly in touch with Boris Johnson on the day he decided to resign from office as prime minister. The U.K.’s Conservative Party is set to announce a new leader on September 5, which means that Johnson and his successor will follow tradition […]
PBS’ The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family Explores the Tragic Tale of Anne Boleyn
[ad_1] Nearly 500 years before Princess Diana became known as the royal rebel, that title belonged to Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII’s second wife who was beheaded at the age of 35. Though she has long been considered the most infamous queen in English history, she has also become a […]
How Prince Charles Sought Revenge Against Princess Diana and the Palace
[ad_1] 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,” […]
The Crossbow-Wielding Windsor Castle Intruder: “I Am Here to Kill the Queen”
[ad_1] Last Christmas, a 20-year-old man entered the grounds of Windsor Castle with a crossbow while Queen Elizabeth celebrated the holiday with Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Though he was captured by the Thames Valley Police quickly, the event raised concerns about security. Reuters reports that the intruder, […]
Princess Anne Receives Warm Wishes from Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and Prince William on Her 72nd Birthday
[ad_1] Princess Anne‘s family helped her ring in her 72nd birthday on Monday by sending her their warmest wishes for the year ahead. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s only daughter was honored with a special tribute on the royal family’s official Instagram and Twitter accounts, as well as Prince William […]
Queen Elizabeth Will Not Attend Annual Welcome Event at Balmoral Castle for “Reasons of Comfort”
[ad_1] Queen Elizabeth is once again stepping back from one of her traditional royal duties due to her ongoing health issues. The monarch typically attends a welcome event at Balmoral Castle in Scotland every year to celebrate the beginning of her summer vacation as she usually moves into the home […]
Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, a Cousin of the Queen, Marries Alick Dru at Winchester Cathedral
[ad_1] On Saturday, Lady Tatiana Mountbatten—a distant cousin of Queen Elizabeth—married Alexander “Alick” Dru at the Winchester Cathedral. Tatiana, a professional equestrian, is also related to Prince Philip through her father, George Mountbatten, 4th Marquess of Milford Haven. According to the Daily Mail, Tatiana wore an ivory tulle veil and […]
The Queen Worked Through the Heatwave—But Now She’s Going to Balmoral
[ad_1] For the last few days, Queen Elizabeth has been valiantly surviving the historic heat wave overtaking Britain at Windsor Castle. On Tuesday, Britain’s hottest day on record, she connected with Jane Hartley, the newest ambassador from the U.S., for a virtual meeting. On Thursday morning, however, she was spotted […]
Queen Elizabeth Makes a Surprise Visit to a Hospice With Princess Anne
[ad_1] Though Queen Elizabeth recently announced that she was passing some of her duties on to her other family members, she has had a busy week despite the “mobility issues” that have plagued her since last fall. On Tuesday, she held an investiture service at Windsor Castle, where she honored […]
Queen Elizabeth Holds Her First Investiture Ceremony in Two Years
[ad_1] After not being able to hand out the honors in person since 2020, Queen Elizabeth held her first investiture ceremony in two years to honor the UK’s COVID-19 healthcare workers. The monarch was joined by Prince Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday where they presented the George Cross to […]