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As the King descended the steps of Sydney Opera House (see right!), the atmosphere was electric and he appeared genuinely overjoyed to be back Down Under... but even the bright smile couldn’t hide his exhaustion. And who can blame him? The 24-hour flight from the UK is gruelling, and travelling that distance while still battling cancer would’ve taken its toll. Although Charles has waited a long time to become King, the word from the Palace is that the decision to step down, sooner rather than later, could be taken out of his hands and be dictated instead by the state of his health. And, while nobody denies William can do the top job, does he need more time to prepare? With three young children and Catherine still battling cancer behind…

Prince Harry returned to the UK in May for a special service to mark the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games. His father didn’t attend the service, even though King Charles was famously less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Neither did Harry’s estranged brother, Prince William. But Harry’s uncle, Charles Spencer, and his aunts, Sarah and Jane, all came along to offer their support. ‘I pledge that we, your blood family, will do all we can to continue the imaginative way in which you were steering these two exceptional young men,’ Charles Spencer promised at his sister, Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997. And Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Baroness Jane Fellowes and Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, all do seem to have stayed close to their nephews. All three attended Prince William’s…

With the festive season in full swing, it’s time to trade in your day-to-day neutral eyeshadow and fluffy brows for something a little more fun. From Queen Letizia’s warm berry lids to Princess Charlene’s silver smoky look, the royals really know how to add a touch of glamour to their eye makeup. Here, we round up the best and boldest looks to give you inspiration for the party season! Berry good Want your eye makeup as bright and fresh as a punnet of cherries this festive season? Let Queen Letizia’s warm, berry-toned look for her 2023 visit to Denmark be the blueprint! Start with a light pink or base before adding depth with darker purple shades. This will leave you with a sophisticated look that you can pair with a…

DUKE & DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER, 1972 Despite the white Norman Hartnell dress and English country church, when Danish Birgitte van Deurs Henriksen married Prince Richard of Gloucester, it was a day with a difference. There was little pomp and ceremony – although the handful of royal guests included the Queen Mother, Prince of Wales and Princess Margaret. The church was walking distance from the family home at Barnwell Manor, and the bride arrived carrying her own train to keep it out of puddles in the torrential rain. The press were also keen for shots of Richard’s dashing older brother, William, an amateur pilot. Tragically, he was killed in a dramatic plane crash just weeks after the wedding. GEORGE WINDSOR & SYLVANA TOMASELLI, 1988 George Windsor, the Earl of St Andrews,…

FERGIE’S LADY GARDEN LUNCH Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, spent her 65th birthday at the Lady Garden Foundation Langan’s Ladies Lunch in London – and looked like she thoroughly enjoyed every second of her special day! The dress code was bright and colourful – to match the motto of the national women’s cancer charity: ‘We are loud and we are bold.’ Sarah smashed the brief with her multicoloured psychedelic-print blouse with a pussybow by Italian brand Pucci, teamed for some photos with white 1960s sunglasses. She was joined by her elder daughter, Beatrice, who had just announced her second pregnancy. The duchess was also pictured having fun with glamorous actresses Elizabeth Hurley, 59, and Dame Joan Collins, 91. It was fitting that Sarah was supporting Royal Marsden Hospital’s Cancer Charity…

‘It’s not my job to coddle people,’ Meghan Markle is reported to have snapped, as far back as 2017 – even before her marriage to Prince Harry – when a senior aide raised the subject of staff relations. The duchess’ habit of brusque 5am emailing was causing stress. Meghan’s ‘people skills’ have been back in the news. A former courtier claimed there ‘definitely were bad, very bad, even psycho moments’. The Hollywood Reporter described Meghan’s management style as ‘a dictator in high heels’ and claimed she ‘reduced grown men to tears’. But others have come forward in support, saying their experience was ‘positive and supportive’. The turnover in the Sussexes’ office is undoubtedly high – 19 senior staff come and gone since 2018 – but is this just a conflict…

NOT TOO POSH TO PUSH When Queen Elizabeth II gave birth to her final child, Edward, in 1964, times were changing. She’d read magazine articles about fathers being present at births and was keen for Prince Philip to be there – unlike for their previous three children. She also turned down the usual ‘twilight sleeping’ drugs and pushed Edward out herself. THE BIG GUNS A celebratory 62-gun salute is fired from the Tower of London to announce the birth – hopefully it doesn’t wake the sleeping baby! LUCKY BEA Princess Beatrice was born at 8.18 pm on 8 August 1988 to Sarah, Duchess of York. Eight is lucky in Chinese culture – so this birth date caused raptures! YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST Buckingham Palace shares news of a birth…

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– Firth, star of The King's Speech (5)4 Tina –, pop music diva (5)6 Ricky –, comedian (7)10 King of Judea at the time of Christ (5)13 Snare, ambush (4)14 109 across character (5)15 One with multiple imagined maladies (13)16 Paul –, Crocodile Dundee star (5)17 Iconic actress and singer (4)18 Cereal grain (3)19 Edgar –, impressionist painter (5)23 Princess Royal (4)25 – Antoinette, last Queen of France (5)26 Whole, undamaged (6)28 Relative by marriage (2-3)29 Last legal testament (4)30 – Mac, classic rock group (9)34 Sultanate in the island of Borneo (6)36 Unaccompanied (5)37 Night before an event (3)38 Midday (4)40 Currency…

Prince William was ostensibly talking about homelessness, but there was a telling line in the recent interview he gave to documentary-makers who were highlighting his charity work. ‘I like a big challenge,’ he revealed. ‘I do like that, but I can’t do it on my own.’ The heir to the throne was being interviewed for a two-part documentary on Britain’s ITV, to mark a year since the start of his drive to end homelessness. But the candid reflection speaks volumes about how he sees himself, not just as the force behind various causes but as the cornerstone of the monarchy’s future. William is right: he can’t do it on his own. Kings and Queens before him have been ably supported by their extended family, but this Prince of Wales faces…

Queen Mary of Denmark surprised Sydneysiders recently when she appeared, unannounced and incognito, walking the coastal path from Bronte to Bondi and taking in the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition with her younger daughter, Josephine. Mary was last in Australia a year ago, on a similarly surprise trip with her children. She was seen, then, on the verge of tears at the airport as she prepared to return to Denmark. This, of course, was just weeks after the story broke of her husband’s ‘private visit’ to Madrid and night out with socialite Genoveva Casanova. Now, Mary’s return to Australia coincides with the first anniversary of that difficult time. She has just undertaken a highly successful solo tour of Brazil (page 18), while King Frederik has been holding the fort at…

As the holiday season approaches, Christmas brings an enchanting opportunity for royal women to showcase their fashion flair and grace. As well as a time for celebration, the festive period is chance to revel in elegance and style.…

Pictures of Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco are rarely taken at face value, with royal watchers generally asking if the big smiles are just an act for the cameras. The royal couple are used to fending off rumours of impending separation; sadly, it’s been that way since Charlene was photographed walking down the aisle in tears on her wedding day. But, after 13 years of marriage – which included Charlene’s months-long disappearance in 2021 due to a mystery medical condition – could the former Olympic swimmer finally be settling into her role as princess? While we’ll never really know the truth about the state of Albert and Charlene’s marriage (the recent rumours are that she’s actually living in a different country to her hubby), the princess seems suddenly…