Baseball jersey for baby Archie and a pop-up book for the Queen among gifts given to the royals

In 2019, the Queen received: Pop-up book to mark the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China from President Xi Jinping Glass globe marking the principal United Kingdom and Commonwealth sites associated with GCHQ during Her Majesty’s reign from the UK Government Small pin badge marking the Centenary of GCHQ from the UK Government Book … Read more

Kate Middleton’s photos of Prince Louis on his second birthday

With his little hands smudged with paint and a broad grin on his face, Prince Louis is clearly pleased with his artistic creation. As he turns two tomorrow, these charming pictures show that – just like millions of other children across Britain – his parents are keeping him busy by painting rainbows to celebrate the … Read more

How the royals’ lockdown wardrobes reflect their working styles

 Royal families from across the world have been continuing their dedicated work from home amid the coronavirus crisis.  While the public may be more used to seeing the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, in a glittering tiara, and Queen Maxima, 48,  wearing bold and colourful dresses, photos and videos of the royals in the last few … Read more

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Archie’s video call with Queen

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and baby Archie have held a video call with the Queen to wish her a happy birthday – just days after a ‘vague discussion’ with her of their plans to boycott Britain’s most popular newspapers. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are thousands of miles away living in Los Angeles after … Read more

Meghan Markle says she ‘understands’ elephants in interview

Meghan Markle says she ‘understands’ elephants after spending time with them in the wild in never-before-seen interview to promote Disney nature documentary two weeks after its release Markle recorded the interview last summer in anticipation of the documentary she narrated for Disney It aired on Good Morning America on Monday for the first time  The … Read more

Queen is due to have a Zoom birthday with the royal family tomorrow

The Queen is set to mark her 94th birthday tomorrow with a Zoom call with the rest of the royal family.  Her Majesty, who is currently in isolation at Windsor Castle with Prince Philip, 98, cannot be visited by loved ones to celebrate the big day amid the coronavirus lockdown. Aides have been planning to … Read more

Growing food and gardening may just save your sanity during the coronavirus lockdown

Dig For Victory – so ran the famous wartime slogan, part of a campaign launched by the Government in 1941. ‘Your Garden Counts More Than Ever!’ In a time of strict rationing at the height of the Second World War, with food imports disrupted by German U-boats, gardening – arguably Britain’s favourite pastime – became … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seen out in LA for first time

The Duchess of Sussex sported a blue bandana over her face as she stepped out in Los Angeles with Prince Harry for the first time since the couple moved there last month. Meghan, 38, and Harry, 35, were spotted walking their two dogs in the city on Thursday. The prince, who is still sixth in … Read more

JAN MOIR: Princess Anne, the super trouper who could teach Prince Harry and Meghan a thing or two

One interesting thing is that — in public at least — the Royal Family have kept quiet about the hasty departure to America of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The collective air emanating from the House of Windsor, like a smog of ever so jolly spring lilacs, seems to be one of understanding and … Read more

Coronavirus UK: NHS Birmingham Nightingale hospital opens

The Duke of Cambridge has praised the ‘herculean effort’ of NHS staff and thanked them for their’ ‘selfless commitment’ as he officially opened Birmingham‘s Nightingale Hospital today.    Prince William, 37, said the temporary field hospital – built inside the NEC exhibition centre in just eight days – was also a ‘wonderful example’ of the ‘pulling together’ going on … Read more