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The Prince and Princess of Wales spent many years living at Kensington Palace before relocating to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor - although they still use it as their official office.The family of five lived in Apartment 1A of Kensington Palace and were said to have decided on the move to give their young children more freedom.The idea that the West London palace is restrictive for younger members of the Royal Family is not a new concept as it was famously the site of a restrictive set of rules which affected Queen Victoria before her accession at the age of 18. The Wales family's home at Adelaide Cottage is nestled away in the heart of the Crown Estate's private 655-acre royal park and will provide the three young royals with a greater deal of privacy than they had at Kensington Palace.

Members of the Royal Family often brush shoulders with famous celebrities and legends of stage and screen, but it is very rare for them to become one of the stars themselves. While two actresses - Meghan Markle and Sophie Winkleman - have previously married into the family, the public are not used to seeing royals dazzle on the big screen.The royal rulebook was thrown out, however, in 2009 when Princess Beatrice made a notable cameo in a new film about her lookalike great-great-great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria.

There have been many royal figures over the years who were born to carry out major roles but never had the opportunity to fulfil them for a variety of reasons. From being deposed to dying before they came to the throne, there are several examples to choose from. While the title Princess Charlotte of Wales conjures up an image of the Prince and Princess of Wales' eight-year-old daughter, there was someone with the same name who came before her who was destined to be Queen.

Buckingham Palace is one of the most recognisable royal landmarks in world and has served as the national centre for pomp and celebration for over than 180 years. Ever since the reign of Queen Victoria began in 1837, the palace has been the official home of the sovereign and today it is the administrative headquarters for The King and several members of his family.The building, which is currently undergoing essential maintenance work, has 775 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.

The Royal Family have introduced many customs which have gone on to become popular traditions over the years.

Over the years, the Royal Family have introduced many customs which have gone on to become popular traditions. One of the most famous of these is the Christmas tree which is thought to have first seen in the UK thanks to King George III's wife, Queen Charlotte.

Across the centuries, the Royal Family have owned many properties across the UK. We know the most famous ones well as they are now home to the current generation of royals, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, but others are often forgotten.

This 24-carat coin is more than worth its weight in gold - with it expected to sell for up to a staggering £125k at auction. The one-kilo coin - one of only 15 made by the Royal Mint - has an official denomination of £1,000. But experts at Hansons Auctioneers believe it will sell for between £100,000 and £125,000 next week.

It's well known that the Royal Family have some very expensive pastimes from polo and carriage driving to grouse hunting.

Ozzy Osbourne has admitted that he used to willingly wet himself while performing on stage, arguing that it was fine because he was “wet anyway”.The unusual confession arose in the recently revived Osbournes Podcast, which sees members of the iconic rock family discuss a variety of different topics, and share details about their family life.In the latest episode, however, the Black Sabbath frontman went on to share a detail which some fans would probably prefer not to know – that he would sometimes willingly wet himself while performing on stage.The topic came to light during the weekly podcast when Ozzy, his wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly were discussing the unusual things that have been sold for huge amounts at auctions – namely, a pair of Queen Victoria’s underwear.Elsewhere in the chat, Sharon recalled that she once owned a pair of shoes that originally belonged to Marilyn Monroe, to which Jack questioned: “Hang on a second, so it’s weird to have the Queen’s underwear, but you can have Marilyn Monroe’s shoes?”To justify the purchase, Sharon responded, “Shoes, a handbag, a dress is different than somebody’s bloody knickers that they farted in and shit in,” with Ozzy adding: “[Queen Victoria] was an old girl, she was probably incontinent.

It is no secret that the Royal Family enjoy some exclusive past times - from polo and carriage driving to grouse hunting. But even some of the most privileged people in the world enjoy normal hobbies too as it seems stamp collecting has proved to be a therapeutic activity for many royals over the years. As ordinary as this sounds, in true royal fashion the family’s stamp collection is valued at a whopping £100 million.

Royal christenings are highly-anticipated celebrations which are full of conventions dating back centuries. From the ceremony being carried out by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the royal baby being christened in front of the Lily Font with water from the River Jordan, there are a number of historical family customs to take account of.

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have announced the name and date of birth of their second child. The couple, who are also proud parents to two-year-old son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, shared the news that they had welcomed a little boy in a statement on Instagram.The message read: "Jack and I wanted to share the news that we had our little boy, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank on 30th May 2023 at 8.49 weighing 7.1lbs.

As the countdown to King Charles' Coronation continues, members of the Royal Family will be readying themselves for the grand festivities and celebrations.There are only a handful of senior royals who will remember attending the last Coronation in 1953, which means that the sheer scale of the event will be new for everyone. While this is the case, there is one member of the Royal Family who took part in another Coronation when she took on a starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster.

The Chase were floored when one player made an epic royal question blunder - which involved them naming a Queen that never existed.Host Bradley Walsh welcomed players Lisa, Bethany, Kristian and Steve to the podium to take on chaser Jenny ‘The Vixen Ryan on Tuesday's episode (February 14).But it was player Lisa who stole the attention of viewers when she gave a hilarious answer to a question about the royal family.READ NEXT: The Chase's Darragh Ennis teases contestant after losing in solo finalDuring her rapid cash builder round, Lisa tackled a series of questions correctly but left viewers in stitches when Bradley asked: “Which monarch was crowned 10 years after the death of Queen Victoria?"A clearly panicked Lisa stunned fans when she replied: "Queen Victoria the Second".Bradley then informed her that the answer was in fact George the 5th.Fans immediately flocked to social media to react: “Queen Victoria the ‘effin second. Jesus,” blasted one viewer.“Oh yes, that famous second Queen Victoria,” mocked a second, while a third added: “That well know Queen ...

King Charles III becoming the new head of state as she paid tribute to the "wonderful" Queen in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The 71-year-old had an insight into royal life when she met the Queen aged just 13 and later recreated dishes cooked for Queen Victoria on the 2011 BBC series Royal Upstairs Downstairs.In each episode, Rosemary and antiques expert Tim Wonnacott visited a country house or castle which Queen Victoria had been to in the 19th century.The late royal was in reign from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901.Discussing the latest change to the monarchy, Rosemary said of the new King: "Charles will be alright, I think he'll come into his own, I hope."And, I hope he'll find his own way and be King, but I'm looking forward to William being King.Judi Dench says partner had to 'cut up her food' due to health decline"I think William will be a modernist."According to Charles' former long-term butler Grant Harrold, he will be both a traditionalist as well as a modernist monarch.He said: “Charles will pass more on to Prince William. I believe that Charles will give William and Kate more of a role, so they still have their time as a couple and a family, but they’re still supporting the monarchy and keep their popularity.“He’ll keep the Queen’s traditions, the protocols, and the etiquette.

Plans to use a "stolen" diamond to crown Camila Queen Consort at the coronation next year are looking likely to be canned.

The King is to guest star in a special episode of The Repair Shop as part of the BBC’s centenary celebrations. In the programme, Charles will meet with the show’s host Jay Blades and his expert team of craftspeople to explore their shared passion for preserving heritage craft skills.

British Army cadet told his superior that a statue of Queen Victoria approved his mid-week lash in London before stumbling back to barracks.The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is renowned for turning cadets into officers and can count Prince Harry as one of its more famous alumni. Despite the gruelling no-nonsense discipline instilled in cadets at the Berkshire base, no punishment was enough to deter everyone from going astray in their down time.

A royal source has dubbed King Charles a “stickler for tradition” and said he will most likely maintain traditions like the Royal piper. As a new monarch takes the throne, it’s only natural for them to revise royal traditions and implement new practices of their own. One such tradition is the Royal piper, or as it is sometimes referred to, Piper to the Sovereign.

collection.  Catherine, Princess of Wales also wore the four-strand pearl and diamond necklace from the Queen’s collection to the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in 2021, as well as to a party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017. The choker was originally commissioned by the late Queen using cultured pearls that were a gift from the Japanese government, and she wore it regularly in the 1980s and 1990s.