Tag Archives: Royal family

Prince Harry’s efforts to return to the royal family

At Lord Fellowes’ funeral in Norfolk last month, all eyes were on two highly recognisable figures: the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex. According to reports, Prince Harry made a last-minute, secret trip to the UK to attend his beloved uncle’s funeral, where he was reunited with his brother. However, any hopes of… Read More »

Welcome to a royal wedding like no other

Weddings are usually a joyous occasion, and a royal wedding is doubly so, but at this weekend’s nuptials of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her controversial, self-proclaimed shaman partner, bisexual African-American Durek Verrett, several family members will be urging her to say “No.” Such condemnation is unlikely to deter 52-year-old rebel princess Märtha Louise,… Read More »

You can now enjoy a royal view of The Mall from the Buckingham Palace balcony

Next week the public will follow in the footsteps of the Royal Family when they are invited to see the view from the Buckingham Palace balcony for the first time. Perhaps at an unexpected moment, these steps will take them past hundreds of golden dragons from floor to ceiling, a Buddha statue blowing incense from… Read More »

Choreographer and director Wayne McGregor says knighthood is ‘incredible’

Cutting-edge choreographer and director Wayne McGregor has praised the royal family for their support of the arts as he was knighted in the King’s Birthday Honors. The 54-year-old actor, who is the artistic director of Studio Wayne McGregor, was honored for his services to dance. Over the years he has become known for his innovation… Read More »

I never thought I’d say this – but it’s time to bring Prince Harry home

These days even Conservatives like me have a hard time defending the hereditary principle. Personally, I dislike republicanism, which stems from my inability to handle jealousy. I don’t have much of that emotion or vulnerability in my makeup. In the face of other people’s luck, I am as inert as a deaf person at a… Read More »

Buckingham Palace tourists will be able to enjoy balcony views for the first time

The King and Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation – JULIAN SIMMONDS FOR THE TELEGRAPH The image of the royal family waving to the crowd below from the balcony of Buckingham Palace has become ingrained in the national conscience. Now, as the East Wing of the palace opens to visitors, the… Read More »

The 10 best places for a royal-themed visit to Scotland

Balmoral Castle has been a Royal residence since 1852 – VisitScotland / North East 250 / Damian Shields Members of the public will be given access to previously unseen interiors of Balmoral Castle for the first time this summer, in line with the King’s desire to make the royal residences more accessible to the public.… Read More »

Prince Harry blamed for royal split as poll suggests nation does not support his return to public duties

(Getty Images) Prince Harry’s dramatic decline in Britain has been revealed with a new poll showing he is to blame for the royal divide, with many more adults opposed to him returning to take on official duties until King Charles recovers. Ipsos’ poll for The Standard showed his personal popularity has fallen from a year… Read More »

Princess of Wales’ health history revealed as she recovers from abdominal surgery

It was revealed yesterday that the Princess of Wales will stay in a private hospital in London for up to two weeks after a successful abdominal surgery. Kate, 42, is expected to stay at the London Clinic in Marylebone for 10 to 14 days and then return home to Windsor to continue her recovery. The… Read More »