Indholdsfortegnelse for 2312 i New Idea Royals

It’s every grandparent’s nightmare: a squabble with your offspring or their partner that leads to family battles and no more cuddles with the grandchildren. Which is the situation King Charles now finds himself in with Harry and Meghan. In medieval days he might have demanded Archie and Lilibet be brought to the royal court, but in modern times he’s an elderly grandfather, just like any other, pleading for a visit. They weren’t there for his special birthday, and now it seems he won’t be seeing little Archie and Lili this Christmas either. So, when? In happier news, ‘our’ Princess Mary’s eldest child, Christian, celebrated his 18th birthday with a big bash enjoyed by the cream of Euro royals. We also look back on the scandals of fabulous party girl Princess…

Regardless of how you celebrate, the lead up to Christmas (aptly called the ‘silly season’) can be a hectic time. So, take the stress out of dressing: invest in a few key bright pieces and accessories and get yourself in a fun, festive mood.…

Television journalist Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano became the focus of a huge news story herself when she won the heart of Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe. Meeting through mutual friends, and then keeping their relationship secret for a year, the pair wed in May 2004 with an estimated audience of 25 million watching the televised ceremony from Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral. Letizia chose designer Manuel Pertegaz to create her gown – and he delivered! The AU$12.5 million dress is now famed as the most expensive royal wedding dress in history. (As a comparison, Kate Middleton’s gown cost a modest AU$680,000.) The striking off-white silk dress featured a dramatic high-standing neckline and gold embroidery that took inspiration from her husband’s royal crest. She also wore the beautiful Prussian Tiara that her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia,…

Supercross Simply solve our crossword and work out the secret answer, which is revealed in the coloured squares, reading left to right and top to bottom. ACROSS 1 Pointing finger (5)4 Powerful overhead tennis shot (5)6 – Doolittle, My Fair Lady heroine (5)9 Prince Harry's rank in the Household Cavalry Regiment (7)12 Miranda –, actress (4)13 View, scenic outlook (5)14 Of or in brackets (13)15 Of sound (5)16 – Grant, actor (4)17 Frozen water (3)18 Meal cooked on a skewer (5)22 – Pitt, actor (4)24 Lively central European dance (5)25 Soapy foam (6)27 King of Judea at the time of Jesus (5)28 Cordon –, award which denotes high quality cuisine (4)29 Dwelling place (9)33 Reason, as for a crime (6)35 Scenic district in northern England (5)36 – Neill, actor (3)37…

From garden parties to galas, the royal set are no strangers to formal events and glamorous evenings. So, to put your best face forward this festive season, look to these style queens for some beauty inspiration. Whether you’re after a show-stopping red lip or a more muted approach, we’ve collated the best glam looks from our crowned ladies for you to play with over the holiday period. BLUE BEAUTY If one thing is for certain, Meghan Markle isn’t afraid of wearing some colour – even on her face. While deep blue eyeshadow can seem dangerous, at her final royal appearance in 2020 the Duchess of Sussex dotted an indigo hue on her lids, counterbalancing with a nude lip (rather than pink or red) and neutral blush for a tasteful pop…

To outsiders, it might seem as if members of the royal family simply pick a cause and decide to run with it. Homelessness, the environment, domestic violence, early childhood education – they have multiple portfolios covered and none more so than mental health. Yet, far from simply signing up to whatever strikes a chord, ‘the Firm’ and their advisors consider deeply which family member should take on any particular issue or charity. As Prince Harry revealed in his book Spare, when he wanted to focus on ‘Africa’ as a cause close to his heart William counteracted by saying that issues within the continent were his area of interest. In those situations, it seems hierarchy wins. Which makes the efforts by both the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke…

Prince George has seven godparents to steer him through life, and Princess Charlotte has five. That seems like a lot of guidance being offered! Royal author Robert Jobson points out: ‘There’s a feeling that, because of their role, royals need as many confidants as they can get apart from their parents.’ GODPARENT: THOMAS VAN STRAUBENZEEGODCHILD: PRINCESS CHARLOTTE Prince William’s friend Thomas van Straubenzee (and his brother Charlie – see bottom left) have been part of his tight-knit group for many years. After becoming his friend at Eton, Thomas has witnessed many of William’s milestone moments, and served as an usher at his 2011 wedding. Thomas – as well as now godparent to a princess – credits William and Kate with finding him a wife. The royals played matchmaker by introducing…

After his first full year in the top job, King Charles III has certainly earned the right to a joyful holiday season. This Christmas, the monarch will reflect on the year’s milestone events, including his official coronation and his 75th birthday celebrations. But if Charles is still holding out hopes of spending the festive season surrounded by all five of his grandchildren, sadly that seems unlikely. The past year has once again seen his son Prince Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle actively distance themselves from the royal family, while taking potshots at their relatives along the way. And a recent report in the New York Post has seen royal expert Tessa Dunlop confirm that the Sussexes, along with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are likely to, once again,…

1 CHARLES WAS BORN AT 9.14PM ON SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER 1948, HE’S A ROYAL SCORPIO. 2 He’s the great-great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria, the 21st ever Prince of Wales and the United Kingdom’s 40th monarch. 3 His mother was Princess Elizabeth when he was born, daughter of King George VI, which meant baby Charles was second in line to the throne. 4 His was the first royal birth to happen without a senior politician in the room (to ensure that the newborn was a genuine descendant of the monarch, rather than a ‘ring-in’) since the 17th century. 5 He was born by caesarean section after a 30-hour labour. 6 Despite the caesarean, Charles was born in Buckingham Palace’s Buhl room, often used to entertain important guests. It is likely he will…

There was no King Edward V. There should have been, but there wasn’t. The boy who it should have been was twelve years old when his father, King Edward IV, died. He was proclaimed king, loyalty was sworn to him by many magnates, and then he was taken to the Tower of London. This wasn’t necessarily as sinister as it sounds. The Tower was a royal palace, not just a prison, and a good place for young Edward to prepare for his coronation. Then it turned out it was as sinister as it sounds. Edward never left the Tower. He and his younger brother, Richard Duke of York, were last seen playing there in the summer of 1483, soon after their uncle, another Richard, was crowned king. Edward and his…

The late Queen’s chef of 15 years, Darren McGrady, says that once the family returned from church on Christmas Day, he would always serve a classic Christmas lunch including a ‘salad with shrimp or lobster, a roasted turkey, and all the traditional side dishes like roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots and Christmas pudding with brandy butter for dessert’. ‘The pudding was turned out from its basin, decorated in holly, doused in brandy and then carried, flaming, by the palace steward into the royal dining room,’ says Darren. ‘It was so traditional.’ Assuming you don’t have a palace steward or royal dining room, you can still enjoy the Christmas pudding! Prosciutto and Cashew Roast Turkey with Sour Cherry Sauce SERVES 8, PREP & COOK 4 HOURS, 15 MINS ♦ 5kg fresh whole…

In an event already packed with important symbols, there was one moment at the May coronation that carried with it a heavy personal significance – realised by only a few people in the royal inner circle. As she arrived at the abbey, Queen Camilla was met by two women dressed in matching ivory ensembles. The Marchioness of Lansdowne, one of Camilla’s dearest friends, lifted Camilla’s ceremonial robe, while Annabel Elliot, Camilla’s younger sister, helped straighten her embroidered Bruce Oldfield gown. As the heavy crown was placed on the new Queen’s head, Fiona Lansdowne and Annabel stood a few steps behind to support their visibly nervous friend and sister as she officially took on the role of royal consort. For Lady Lansdowne – full name Fiona Mary Petty-Fitzmaurice Shelburne, Marchioness of…