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You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. There aren’t many people who never embarrass their relatives – but some missteps might be deemed unforgivable. That’s the conundrum for the new King and his family – how to handle ‘beleaguered Prince Andrew’ in the wake of his parents’ deaths, the illness of his ex-wife, and his upcoming – presumably very unflattering – portrayals on the small screen. Kind and forgiving, or stern and uncompromising? It’s a tricky path for Charles, Anne and Edward to tread – one that’s torn other siblings apart. Elsewhere it’s been a month of joy and triumph... Harry’s Invictus Games in Germany were a huge success – how wonderful to see him smiling again; the Swedes and Dutch celebrated in full colour, and…

While the royal family and their associates have been seen on stage since Shakespeare’s day, there’s one colourful character who’s about to be presented to audiences for the first time. In the new play Backstairs Billy, opening in London in October, the gentleman of the title is William Tallon, who would go from being a steward in Buckingham Palace to becoming one of the most devoted of the Queen Mother’s staff at Clarence House. And the feeling was mutual. In fact, if you look closely at images taken of the Queen Mother, Billy can often be spotted in the background taking her beloved corgis in hand, or assisting where needed, leaving his boss free to meet the public and shake hands with VIPs. For her part, the royal was besotted…

Some of us are old enough to remember using coins featuring King George VI – even George V. How exciting it was to find those old profiles in your loose change! But for many, Queen Elizabeth II’s is the only head they’ve seen on their money. A new British 50 pence coin, celebrating King Charles’ coronation, is now circulating. The ‘heads’ side of the coin shows the King, with the ‘tails’ depicting Westminster Abbey. Five million coins are being produced, says the Royal Mint. It’s the second 50 pence coin depicting the new King – the first, ‘the Memorial 50p’, entered circulation in December 2022 to mark the move from Queen Elizabeth II. There’s also a £5 coin and a number of ‘ounce coins’ in this ‘special collection’. Rebecca Morgan,…

With trademark fresh skin, rosy cheeks and glossy lips, the ‘clean girl’ makeup look is currently doing the rounds on social media – yet Queen Elizabeth’s eldest granddaughter, Zara Tindall, has been flaunting this look for years. The Olympian equestrian and mum-of-three is perfectly comfortable going about her day without even a dot of concealer, so when Zara does embrace foundation and blush, she opts for a subtle, dewy look. Here are the simple secrets to achieving Zara’s natural, clean, signature aesthetic. 1 BUILD YOUR BASE A moisturiser can help or hinder your makeup’s staying power – and, as this look requires minimal foundation, you need it to stay put. Alisia Ristevski, the hair and makeup artist responsible for Zara’s look for King Charles’ coronation, recommends Charlotte’s Magic Cream for…

War of the Windsors tells, for the first time, the complete story of Charles and Andrew – from their diverging childhoods to their current struggles. It looks at the distinct but overlapping journeys of the two heirs, from being separated in their early years and the Queen’s supposed overindulgence of Andrew, to their competition for Lady Diana – and, finally, Charles’ ascension to the throne while his brother is stripped of royal duties. Recounting the highs and lows of a brotherhood that turned into a rivalry, Nigel Cawthorne examines the makings of a decades-long feud. As young princes, both Charles and Andrew followed their father into the Royal Navy. Charles rose to be captain of a small, wooden-hulled minesweeper and, as heir, was largely confined to the safety of home…

Newlyweds Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip lived in Malta after their 1947 nuptials – a time that would prove to be their happiest, and the closest they would ever come to experiencing ‘normal life’. The young naval prince officer was stationed in Malta following the excitement of their wedding, and in 1949 was promoted to lieutenant commander, taking charge of his first ship, HMS Magpie. That same year the royal couple set up home in the 18-room Villa Guardamangia – a palazzo-style residence they rented on the outskirts of Valletta. Joined by their two young children, Charles and Anne, the family made this their base for two years. The royal couple’s stay in Malta offered them a taste of life as a relatively ordinary husband and wife. They attended parties,…

History As the country’s first Norman king, William the Conqueror changed the course of English history. He claimed the crown after winning the Battle of Hastings against an English army led by the last Anglo-Saxon king, Harold Godwinson. Bizarrely, almost everything we know about the Battle of Hastings is from a 1000-year-old piece of embroidery! A TALE TOLD IN TAPESTRY The Bayeux Tapestry – just 50 centimetres high, but nearly 70 metres long – is kept in Normandy, France, and was created within a few years of that famed battle. It’s thought to have been made as a gift for William, because it tells the story rather flatteringly from the point of view of the conquering Normans. The linen is stitched with coloured woollen yarns that depict 58 historical scenes…

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It should have been the happiest day of her life. Former Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock, clad in a stunning couture Armani Privé gown, was heading down the aisle of the Prince’s palace at her 2011 wedding – rumoured to be costing upwards of AU$100 million – to Prince Albert II of Monaco. But she was in tears. While she would later claim that her emotional state was due to the tension of the day, many are now wondering whether the union between Charlene and Albert, the playboy son of Hollywood-star-turned-European-royal Grace Kelly, has ever had a sunny moment. Flash forward to 2023, when Charlene, now Her Serene Highness, was snapped alongside her husband at a reception for the new French ambassador to the region. She smiled wanly as rumours swirled…

Wearing black skinny jeans, an off-the-shoulder top and white Veja sneakers, the Princess of Wales blended into the crowd of 24-hour party people, while sipping on a spicy margarita and enjoying the techno music at Houghton Hall. The only hint that she wasn’t just any ordinary festival-goer was the group of security officers who kept a watchful eye, from a discreet distance, as she danced the night away. Besides, this wasn’t any ordinary festival! Princess Catherine let her hair down over an August weekend as she joined up with her old friend and close neighbour Rose Handbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley. The pair had a blast while enjoying Britain’s only 24-hour music festival, which saw more than 200 artists perform in the grounds of Rose’s home, Houghton Estate in Norfolk.…

The inhabitants of sunny St Tropez are used to having celebrities in their midst, so they wouldn’t have batted an eyelid on spotting a young couple enjoying ice creams during one of this European summer’s blistering hot days. However, royal watchers aren’t quite so blasé about such things – and it didn’t take long for the news that Prince Christian, the eldest child of Prince Frederik and Princess Mary, seemed to be enjoying the company of a blonde companion who, even in warm-weather casuals, was impeccably dressed. Even though she was attired quite simply, her name is one that demands attention. She’s Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, the eldest daughter of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro. While she may not be known outside European royal circles, within that world,…

The jubilee events started on a high note, with a stunning performance by the Swedish National Opera at the Drottningholm Palace Theatre near Stockholm. The King was accompanied by Queen Silvia, his wife of 56 years, and their three children, Crown Princess Victoria with husband Daniel, Princess Madeleine with husband Christopher O’Neill, and Prince Carl Philip with wife Sofia. Madeleine and Carl Philip left their children at home, but Crown Princess Victoria’s daughter Estelle and son Oscar were there to represent the younger generation of Swedish royalty. Estelle, 11, who was in charge of her little brother and kept a tight hold on his hand, wore a scaled-down version of an H&M Conscious Collection design gown that her mother had worn in the past. And it wasn’t just a Swedish…

MARKING A MOMENT Queen Rania of Jordan celebrated her 53rd birthday like many of us do – with a relaxed family lunch. On hand to mark the occasion was her eldest son, Crown Prince Hussein, and his new wife, Princess Rajwa, both still clearly beaming from their June wedding. In a social media post accompanying the photos, the Queen thanked her family and the people of Jordan for their best wishes: ‘You have made me feel truly special.’ Rania also made sure to use the occasion to shine the spotlight on one of her cherished causes – female economic empowerment. She visited Firyal Kofahi, whose successful small business employs women from the local community to make traditional Jordanian fare in the village of Hawar. DANIEL HITS BACK As his 50th…

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A CHANCE TO REFLECT The 12-month anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September was always going to be an emotional occasion for her family, and for Britain at large. It was a chance to mourn, and also pay tribute to England’s longest-serving monarch. Marking a full year since this poignant occasion – which is also his Accession Day – King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, attended a service at Crathie Kirk. This small church is famously used by the royals whenever they stay at the late Queen’s most beloved residence, nearby Balmoral Castle. Also within the grounds is a cairn marking Elizabeth’s 60 year jubilee, where flowers were left. Others who attended the service included Charles’ cousins, Lady Sarah Chatto and David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon,…

Colourful Dutch Crown Princesses Amalia and Alexia took centre stage at the country’s Prince’s Day, waving to rapturous crowds from the balcony of Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. Their father, King Willem-Alexander, had just delivered the Speech from the Throne in the Royal Theatre to mark the opening of the country’s parliament. It was a royal first for Alexia, just 18, who wore a glamorous raspberry pink Zhivago gown with diamond earrings. She was also wearing The Order of the Netherlands Lion for the first time, after it was awarded on her birthday in June. Alexia is one of the many European royals to have graduated from UWC Atlantic College in Wales (nicknamed ‘Hippie Hogwarts’), where she recently completed the school’s International Baccalaureate programme. Her elder sister, Amalia, 19, who…

Pastels reign supreme this season, and our favourite royals have certainly embraced the subtle simplicity and vast possibilities of this popular palette. And the beauty is, there’s a shade to suit absolutely everyone! STOCKISTS: Forever New forevernew.com.au H&M hm.com/en.au Next next.com.au Zara zara.com.au.…

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were reunited recently when the Belgian royals invited their Dutch counterparts for a three-day state visit. Between the walkabouts and photo ops, it looked more like a fun girls’ day out for the Belgian Queen and her Dutch peer. Historically, these tours play an integral role in forging links between close countries and their royal families. But a mere glance at the two European queens in action showed them happily chatting, laughing and embracing throughout the visit. It might have been a work trip, but Mathilde, 50, and Maxima, 52, clearly share a very real royal friendship. There’s a history of international royals becoming good friends, explains royal expert Victoria Arbiter, pointing to Queen Margrethe and the late Queen Elizabeth…

It was the first televised royal wedding in more than a decade – and the sheer elegance and pageantry of the occasion proved to be well worth the wait, when Princess Anne married her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, in 1973. Anne and Mark had known each other for five years, and it was a shared love of horses that brought them together. On 14 November, six months after announcing their engagement, the pair walked down the aisle of London’s Westminster Abbey to exchange their vows in front of 2000 guests – and a worldwide TV audience of 500 million! Anne, then 22, drew gasps of admiration as she emerged from the carriage. With her upswept hair and Tudor-style dress, replete with high-collar and elegant long medieval-inspired sleeves edged with…

From viewers of The Crown to voracious readers of Prince Harry’s memoir, the world remains captivated by Diana, Princess of Wales, despite 26 years having passed since her death. With everything from her unhappy childhood to the demise of her marriage to Charles and the Paris car accident that tragically ended her life having been thoroughly examined, is there anything left that can shed new light on the extraordinary young aristocrat who broke the mould and changed the monarchy forever? Author Wendy Holden believes it is Diana Spencer’s often-overlooked teenage years that provide the greatest insight into what shaped her to become the woman the world fell in love with. In her new historical fiction novel, The Princess, Holden focuses on Diana’s years in boarding school and the period she…