7 d. ago Andrew 'pushed Beatrice and Eugenie into royal Christmas' and wanted them to 'report back'

The former Duke of York told his daughters they 'had to go' and report back details of the Royal Family's annual Sandringham retreat in 2025, a royal expert has claimed

Politics

2 w. ago Andrew’s been caught out in a lie on a global scale – he’s to blame for the Royals’ worst year EVER, experts say

ANDREW Mountbatten-Windsor is responsible for the Royals' worst year ever according to experts. The Epstein scandal has eclipsed the monarchy's charity work and tarnished the name of the royal family on a global stage, making 2025 "the year they want to forget." Their disastrous year is dominated by Andrew, whose disgrace, while he continues to...

Events

2 w. ago TThe royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

Events

2 w. ago The royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

Events

2 w. ago Cabinet Office accused of covering up for royal family after blocking release of Andrew documents

Minutes of travel expenses of former Duke of York as UK trade envoy withheld from National ArchivesThe Cabinet Office has been accused of covering up for the royal family after the release of documents including some relating to travel expenses for the former Duke of York as UK trade envoy were withheld at the last minute.Files released to the National Archives include documents relating to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and a grovelling apology from John Major’s office after an official birthday telegram to the Queen Mother was addressed in an “improper manner”. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago The royal family in 2025: King and Kate’s health news and Andrew’s banishment

The King and Queen hosted US president Donald Trump, William travelled to Rio and Kate staged her annual carol concert.

Society

3 w. ago Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice join royal family for Christmas Day service

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters seen at Sandringham church as more details about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein emergePrincesses Eugenie and Beatrice attended church with the royal family on Christmas morning, in a year where their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles.Mountbatten-Windsor’s two daughters could be seen walking behind King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their way to church on the private Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Royal Family fashion 2025: the most stylish looks from the Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla and more

From statement millinery to chic tailoring, here are the looks that defined the year

Politics

3 w. ago Royal Family LIVE: King Charles' record number of engagements in 2025 revealed

Analysis of official royal records has found that the monarch was the hardest working member of the Royal Family in 2025, completing a huge number of engagements despite his ongoing cancer treatment

Society

3 w. ago King Charles’ former butler lifts lid on Royal Family Christmas: Favourite tipples, cheeky gifts and William’s secret shopping trips

King Charles’ former butler has given a rare insight into the Royal Family’s Christmas, from the monarch’s favourite tipples, cheeky gifts and Prince William’s secret shopping trips.

Economics