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What a task it’s been choosing the 100 most iconic moments of such an historic year. 2023 was dominated by the coronation, of course – the first in over 70 years – but there’s been a lot else happening too! January kicked off with the shock of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare – and the year ends with another prince in trouble... Frederik of Denmark is in the news for all the wrong reasons. With the airing of the final episodes of The Crown, we look back on Mohamed Al-Fayed’s tragic entanglement with the royal family, and also remember the early days of the romance between two History of Art students at St Andrews. And short-lived King Edward VIII... feckless Nazi sympathiser or a true people’s monarch? Our exclusive book extract…

BUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING BEHIND THE SCENES?…

Seeking an elegant summer holiday wardrobe? Look no further than our favourite European royals for inspiration. These stylish women are reigning supreme when it comes to bright, stand-out styles. Think bold colour and tropical prints.…

Just one day after the 26th anniversary of the tragic deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, Dodi’s father, billionaire businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, passed away on 1 September 2023. The circumstances of their deaths were worlds apart. The former owner of Harrods department store died quietly, aged 94, while 42-year-old Dodi’s death with Princess Diana after a paparazzi car chase in Paris sent shockwaves around the world. And yet, it seems oddly fitting that Al-Fayed’s life ended with a royal tie: in many ways, the royal theme was a constant throughout his life. Mohamed Al-Fayed has been described as charismatic, outspoken, controversial, larger-than-life and an enigma. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he inherited his fortune as the descendant of a long line of wealthy cotton growers. Or did he? Author Tom…

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 1Posh –, former Geri Halliwell musical persona (5)4– Firth, starred in The King's Speech (5)6Ceremonial table or platform (5)9Duke of Cambridge (7)12 Star Wars princess (4)13Sister of 4 down (5)14 Emotionally volatile (13)15Singing ensemble (5)16Geoffrey –, starred in The King's Speech (4)17 'Jewel in the Crown' of Victoria's empire (5)21Italian salutation (4)23 Sauce made of pine nuts, basil, garlic and cheese (5)24 Of practical amenity (6)26Westminster –, major London church (5)27 Male monarch (4)28 Daughter of 9 across and 4 down (9)32Funeral oration (6)34 – Newton, TV personality and widow of Bert (5)35 – Malley, hoax poet (3)36 The – of Venice, Othello…

HE’S A BIG ISSUE! COVER STAR CHARLES King Charles III graced the cover of the Big Issuemagazine ahead of his 75th birthday – and he even stumped up the cash to buy his own copy! The latest UK edition of the non-profit magazine, which is sold by vendors experiencing homelessness and disadvantage, featured a piece penned by His Majesty and included an exclusive new portrait. And, while King Charles was attending an event near Didcot in Oxfordshire, he happened to come across vendor Kelvin Gregory selling the magazine. Kelvin admitted it was a ‘bucket list’ experience to have the King buy a copy of the magazine from him. ‘He asked about my well-being, if I had accommodation, how I find selling the magazine, and how the Big Issue has helped…

What’s the definition of a successful royal marriage? One that doesn’t make it into the newspapers. During the recent visit of Spain’s King and Queen to Denmark, explosive photos were published in Spanish magazine Lecturas of Danish Crown Prince Frederik, 55, on a night out in Madrid with glamorous Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova, 47. Lecturas reported that Frederik and Genoveva visited a Picasso exhibition and went for a walk in a park. At around 7pm, Lecturas claims both Frederik and Genoveva went to her apartment building separately, and both reappeared at around 9pm, having changed their clothes into evening wear. Again, they are reported to have emerged from the building separately, but then climbed into the same car. The magazine wrote that the pair watched a flamenco performance that finished…

With warmer temperatures a signature feature of the holiday season, you might be finding that layers of clothing aren’t the only thing you need to shed, as summer also calls for a simplified skincare routine. One royal who boasts luminous skin even with a no-nonsense skincare lineup is Princess Marie-Chantal. Here, we take a dive into the Grecian royal’s beauty bag to find the four most important steps for summer skin success. 1 CLEANSE Gone are the days of cleansers that strip your skin within an inch of its life! Your first step in summer is using a hydrating cleanser that will keep your skin’s natural oils intact. Ideally, a cleanser full of antioxidants and hydrating ingredients will offer the best solution for removing dirt and excess sebum while being…

Charles wore the Parliament Robe of State and the Imperial State Crown for the recent opening of State Parliament at the Palace of Westminster. The occasion marked the first King’s Speech since Charles’ grandfather, King George VI, made his final one in 1951.…

Royal jewellers Charles Auguste Boehmer and Paul Bassenge watched intently as King Louis XVI examined the dazzling monstrosity they’d brought to the palace. The King turned the piece over in his hands and held it to the light. Then he held up the necklace – which consisted of 647 diamonds, 2800 carats in total – to his wife, Marie Antoinette, seeking her opinion. ‘It’s too expensive,’ the new Queen shook her head. ‘We have more need of 74 warships than of necklaces.’ The master craftsmen had been commissioned by the King’s grandfather, Louis XV, in 1772 to design the most extravagant piece of jewellery the world had ever seen as a gift for his mistress, Madame du Barry. It took several years to amass enough diamonds for the garish piece,…

PRINCESS ANNE Anne’s polished Libra ascendant might appear cool, calm and collected, but, behind the scenes, Uranus, the zodiac’s rebel, is poised to create all sorts of mischief. Surprise revelations, financial mishaps, unexpected separations… her Virgo moon might love planning and precision, but sometimes the cosmos likes to shake things up! On the upside, Uranus is introducing Anne to stimulating new people, places and ideas. Under these mind-expanding stars, she might even embrace alternative healing methods or explore new ways of living – for, thanks to her Leo sun, Anne will always be young at heart. It’s said that difficult times teach us the most valuable lessons – and, for Anne, that may well be the case. PRINCE WILLIAM Cancerians are known for their big, soft hearts and William is…