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Prince Andrew might be looking to live out his days in a self-imposed exile abroad, much like his grandfather, according to his biographer. Royal author Nigel Cawthorne has said it seems "inevitable" that the Duke of York will have to leave Britain due to the backlash from his latest scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy.

A charming anecdote about the late Queen has come to light, revealing a note where she quipped that her corgi puppies had nibbled on a royal photo.The memo was addressed to Alan Maxwell, royalty's go-to guy for photography who would process their films and share his expertise.This personal handwritten message is just one of the gems found among an array of photographs, letters, and thank you cards penned by the royals to Mr Maxwell during his dedicated service.The royal memorabilia was stumbled upon in a simple cardboard box, surfacing 15 years post-Mr Maxwell's passing, and it's now set to be auctioned off. This extraordinary collection features over 60 festive and New Year greetings from the royal household, spanning the 1970s to the 1990s.

Prince Andrew is reportedly set to spend Christmas at the secluded royal farmhouse, Wood Farm, which is part of the Sandringham estate.

Prince Andrew could be set to spend Christmas at remote royal farmhouse Wood Farm this year, which is part of the family's Sandringham estate but stands alone and 'isolated'.The royal has spent much of this year locking horns with his brother, King Charles, over living arrangements and his decision not to vacate Royal lodge. But despite some animosity between the siblings, The Duke Of York is said to still be invited to Sandringham for the festive celebrations alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and their adult children, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.

A woman is on a mission to visit every country in the world after ditching her 9-to-5 job and selling her home. After catching the travel bug, Lynn Stephenson, 61, has visited 168 countries so far, with 27 more to go, and hopes to complete her journey within the next year.

the Express reports.During public-facing duties, royals are expected to respect the “sequential hierarchy of nominal importance” — meaning that Their Majesties are to always enter the room first.And while Anne, who is the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was born into royalty, she still ranks below King Charles’s wife within the Firm.Camilla, 77, and Anne have grown close since Her Majesty joined the royal family in 2005 following her wedding to Charles, 76.At Wednesday’s event, the duo were seen exchanging laughs and posing for photos together, as they joined four other recipients of honorary doctorates at the university.Just days after the outing, Camilla was forced to pull the plug on her appearance at the Royal Variety Performance following a chest infection that she’s been battling for the better part of this month.Camilla missed Friday night’s glitzy event, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, to nurse her ongoing infection, the palace said.In a statement before the event, Buckingham Palace said the queen “continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms” and doctors had advised her to rest.“With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have celebrated King Charles' birthday with a delightful snapshot of the monarch. William and Kate posted the photo on their social media accounts this morning, sending birthday wishes to His Majesty with an image captured in Samoa last month that some fans summed up as Charles' "Daddy Cool" look.The picture features the King donning stylish sunglasses and beaming, adorned with a garland.

King Charles has had a challenging year, punctuated by personal health battles, worries for his family and grappling with not being able to work as hard as he has always done. But, if there is anything the last few weeks have proved, it is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel as he marks his 76th birthday on 14 November and begins to look ahead to a more joyful 2025.

Meghan Markle revealed the touching comment her husband Prince Harry said after the death of his grandmother, the Queen. Speaking for a cover story in Variety back in October 2022, the Duchess of Sussex discussed the "complicated time" following the Queen's death and revealed that Harry had commented how the late monarch was now reunited with her late husband, Prince Philip. Meghan, 43, said: “There’s been such an outpouring of love and support.

Prince William delighted royal fans as he was spotted lovingly placing an arm on his wife Kate Middleton's back as they attended the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance on Saturday evening. Despite usually keeping PDA to a minimum to follow in the footsteps of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Royal couple were seen sharing some tender moments.The Princess of Wales, 42, took a significant step in her gradual return to public royal duties by attending the Festival of Remembrance alongside William, 42, and King Charles.

He may only be 42 years old, but the Prince of Wales has already built himself a formidable legacy by fighting to protect the environment, changing the narrative around mental health and doing everything he can to eradicate homelessness in the UK. While each cause has its time to shine, Prince William’s environmental work took centre stage last week as the Earthshot Prize returned for the fourth time – but that wasn’t the only reason this year’s ceremony had everyone talking. In a rare move, William gave a searingly honest and unprecedented interview to UK journalists in Cape Town on his “brutal” year which saw the King and the Princess of Wales diagnosed with cancer.

Prince William and Prince Harry's cousin, Maddison May Brudenell, has said "I do" in what's being hailed as "one of the most extraordinary society weddings of the year".The great-granddaughter of Lord Mountbatten, Maddison tied the knot with Canadian millwright and welder Bret Kapetanov in a quaint "15th-century village church," according to reports.The lovebirds first crossed paths in Canada when Maddison visited friends in Bret's hometown of Windsor, Ontario.The 30 year old bride, who is Prince William and Harry's third cousin and also the granddaughter of Lady Pamela Hicks - a lady-in-waiting to the late Queen Elizabeth and a bridesmaid at her 1947 wedding to Prince Philip, looked stunning in a white wedding gown and sparkling tiara, and was beaming with joy as she pledged "I will" to her handsome groom, also 30. For her special day, Maddison chose a bouquet of hydrangeas and white and pink anemones, while her flower girls and pageboys included her two-month-old son Michael, and her children Daphne, seven, Phebe, five, and three year old Moses from her previous marriage.The Royal nuptials took place at St Mary The Virgin church in Urmston, Greater Manchester, which is also where Maddison was christened.

Prince William has broken his silence about his estranged brother Harry, referencing him in a documentary about battling homelessness, due to air this week in the UK. 

a 2023 podcast interview he did with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, that would have “blown the public away” had it been released.Tindall, 46, shared the tidbit in his new book, “The Good, the Bad & the Rugby — Unleashed,” named after the podcast (“The Good, the Bad & the Rugby”) that he co-hosts with the book’s co-authors, Alex Payne and James Haskell.“I think the podcast humanized them a little bit, and I kind of wish they’d let us put the uncut version out, because it would have blown the public away,” Tindall wrote, as excerpted by DailyMail. “They came across as down-to-earth, fully engaged, funny and knowledgeable,” he explained.

The royals may be surrounded by the most sumptuous banquets, yet when it comes to their personal tastes, they're much like us with simpler favourites. For instance, Queen Camilla is said to kick off her day with a wholesome bowl of porridge drizzled with honey while down-to-earth brothers Princes William and Harry can't resist a tasty slice of pizza.The beloved late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip even enjoyed plain cereals for breakfast, according to reports, showcasing their modest preferences. Meanwhile King Charles, who has often foregoing lunch in years gone by, now savours a nutritious half an avocado to fuel his afternoons.

The late Queen once expressed her envy over the then Prince Charles' lack of hair as a baby in a letter to a friend, which has recently been auctioned off. In the letter, dated April 22, 1949, addressed to "Richard", the Queen playfully revealed her jealousy over his nephew's 'luxurious' head of hair that she had seen in a photograph.

Among their abilities to give a voice to the voiceless and use their platforms to shine a light on the good of others, members of the Royal Family have always been passionately committed to supporting young people. And, just like his father and grandfather before him, Prince William is doing all he can to focus his work on helping the next generation.

The late Queen bestowed properties upon both of her grandsons Prince William and Harry and their wives post-wedding. However, it seems one couple received a significantly larger portion of the marital bounty, as per a study on the value of royal residences.

Kate’s sense of humor as ‘naughty’ and his own as ‘dirty,’ and claimed that it was one of the most important things that drew them together,” said Christopher Andersen, author of “The King.” “They’ve certainly cleaned up their act for the children’s sake, but they can still make each other double over laughing.”“William and Kate have also passed their wacky, slapstick, Monty Python-meets-Benny Hill sense of humor on to the children,” Andersen shared. “And like all parents of young children, William and Kate find themselves refereeing when the kids fight over the TV remote, or when the inevitable teasing that goes on between siblings turns into the equally inevitable wrestling match.”Andersen’s statements came shortly after Kate’s brother, James Middleton, spoke out on the “Walking the Dog” podcast.

, this sparked the time-honored tradition of presenting a sparkling chunk of carbon to one’s betrothed … at least, among European aristocracy.Diamonds weren’t readily until the late 1800s, nor were they synonymous with everyday proposals until DeBeers’ “A Diamond Is Forever” ad campaign in 1947. Years earlier, the luxury jewelry company launched a to get romantic engagements written into Hollywood movies and their jewels in the hands of starlets and modern British royals.

Princess Anne has shared her candid thoughts on the prospect of having a slimmed-down monarchy, with some interpreting her comments as being a subtle jab at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Princess Royal, who is set to celebrate her 73rd birthday next week, discussed the idea of a slimmed-down monarchy last year, expressing her doubts about the concept. Despite her brother, King Charles, supporting the proposal, she told Canadian broadcaster CBC back in May 2023 that the suggestion was made when there were "a few more people around".