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royalty5 months ago

Peter Phillips Engaged to NHS Nurse Harriet Sperling

Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth's eldest grandson, announced his engagement to Harriet Sperling, making him the first of her grandchildren to divorce and remarry. His second wedding is expected to be a smaller, more private affair following royal precedent, with no set date yet. The article compares his potential wedding to previous royal marriages, highlighting differences in scale and formality, and notes that Peter lives a private life and has two daughters from his first marriage.

royalty7 months ago

Queen Camilla Shines at Royal Ascot 2025 with Elegant Styles and Tributes

Queen Camilla paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth at Royal Ascot by wearing a $50,000 emerald and diamond brooch, the Cambridge Cluster Emerald and Diamond Brooch, which was a gift to Queen Elizabeth from her grandmother in 1953. She also wore a diamond from her own crown, valued at $2.5 million, symbolizing enduring love and renewal, in a sentimental nod to the late monarch.

royal-family1 year ago

Kate Middleton Prepares for Queenly Duties Sooner Than Anticipated

Kate Middleton is navigating her recovery from cancer while preparing for her future role as Queen, as health challenges within the royal family, including King Charles' cancer diagnosis, bring her and Prince William's succession responsibilities into sharper focus. Despite her health struggles, Kate remains committed to her royal duties, balancing public appearances with family priorities.

royal-family1 year ago

Princess Kate Honors Tradition with Poignant Remembrance Day Appearance

Princess Kate joined the royal family to honor fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day, watching from a balcony as King Charles III led the ceremony at the Cenotaph. She paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by wearing the Bahrain pearl earrings, a gift to the late queen on her wedding day. Prince William also participated, while Queen Camilla was absent due to illness. This event marked Kate's return to public duties after completing chemotherapy and announcing she is cancer-free.

royal-news1 year ago

77-Year-Old Royal Wedding Cake Slice Fetches $3,000 at Auction

A 77-year-old slice of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's wedding cake sold for over $2,800 at auction, far exceeding its estimated value of $650. The rare fruit cake, originally gifted to a palace housekeeper, was found under a bed in its original box with a letter from the Queen. Despite its age, the cake remains a significant historical artifact from the royal couple's 1947 wedding.

royal-family1 year ago

Sarah Ferguson Reflects on Queen's Support During Health Struggles

Sarah Ferguson revealed that Queen Elizabeth's advice to "be yourself" helped her through difficult times, including her recent cancer diagnoses. The Duchess of York shared that the late Queen was one of the few who truly understood her, encouraging her to embrace her personality despite past criticisms. This support, along with her health challenges, has led Ferguson to live more authentically.

royal-news1 year ago

"Former Aide Reveals Queen Elizabeth's Love for Mishaps During Public Engagements"

According to Samantha Cohen, a former staffer of Queen Elizabeth, the late monarch enjoyed when things went wrong, finding it a welcome change from the perfectly organized royal life. Cohen, who worked for the royal family from 2001 to 2019, shared insights into the queen's personality and their close relationship, including the queen's excitement about launching a YouTube channel for the royal family. Cohen also revealed that she later worked for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle before resigning due to feeling "treated harshly." Following her departure, Cohen created the queen's Green Canopy initiative and briefly served under Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

royal-news1 year ago

"King Charles' Purchase: From Royal Cottage to Remote Peak District Bungalow"

King Charles purchased a £465,000 three-bedroom bungalow in the Peak District for Angela Kelly, one of Queen Elizabeth's closest confidantes and former dresser, after she was asked to leave her Grade II-listed cottage on the Windsor estate following the Queen's death. The property, paid for outright from the Royal Family's account, comes with a non-disclosure agreement that restricts Kelly from using certain words for commercial purposes. Despite the downgrade from her historic Windsor home, the bungalow offers a spacious lounge, dining room, and open-plan kitchen, and is believed to revert to the Crown upon Kelly's death.

royalty1 year ago

"King Charles Leads Scaled-Back Royal Family at Easter Service Amid Health Struggles"

King Charles III made a public appearance at an Easter church service, greeting well-wishers and offering reassurance about his cancer treatment. The royal family's attendance was scaled back, with Prince William and Princess Kate absent due to Kate's cancer diagnosis. There are questions about royal support for the Invictus Games in 2027, and a colorful history of Queen Elizabeth's interactions with U.S. presidents was revealed. Additionally, the anniversary of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Instagram account launch was noted, and there are lingering questions about the impact of King Charles' public appearance on public perception of his health.

royal-family-scandal1 year ago

"Royal Photo Controversy: Kate Middleton's Manipulated Portrait of Queen Elizabeth and Grandchildren Sparks Outrage"

A photograph taken by Kate Middleton of Queen Elizabeth and her grandchildren was manipulated, according to a photo agency. Getty Images is reviewing handout images and placing editor's notes on those suggested to be digitally enhanced. This comes after a previous photo scandal involving a picture shared by Catherine on Mother's Day, which was also alleged to have been manipulated. Middleton issued an apology for the confusion caused by the family photograph, and Instagram labeled the post as an "altered photo."

royalty1 year ago

"Getty Images: Kate Middleton's Altered Royal Portraits Exposed"

Getty Images claims that a photo of Queen Elizabeth with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, taken by Kate Middleton and released by Kensington Palace, was digitally enhanced, sparking a second royal retouching controversy. This follows a previous incident involving a Mother's Day photograph of Kate and her children. The inconsistencies in the photos have raised questions about potential misinformation and have strained the royals' relationships with news and photography agencies. Kate has been spotted in public for the first time in months, easing concerns over her health, but the controversies continue to swirl.

royal-family-controversy1 year ago

"Photo Agency Claims Kate Middleton's Image of Queen Elizabeth With Royal Children Was Altered"

Getty Images revealed that a photo of Queen Elizabeth with her great-grandchildren, taken by Kate Middleton, was digitally enhanced at the source, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding manipulated royal family photos. This follows the recent admission by Kate Middleton that she had edited a Mother's Day portrait of herself and her children. The revelation comes amid speculation about Kate's well-being following a surgery, and days after she was seemingly spotted at a farm shop with Prince William.

royal-scandal1 year ago

"The Kate Middleton Scandal: Unveiling the Faustian Royal Pact"

The British royal family's recent scandal involving Kate Middleton's botched Mother's Day photo has spiraled out of control due to the absence of Queen Elizabeth's guidance, the shift in media focus from Meghan Markle to Kate Middleton, and the illness-related absences of key figures like Prince Charles. The scandal has raised questions about the family's ability to manage public perception and maintain control amidst ongoing controversies.