Royal family
This author crossed paths with Princess Diana three times. It inspired a novel
Wendy Holden’s encounters with the beloved royal prompted her to write a fictionalised retelling of her young life.
- by Wendy Holden
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King Charles asked Pratt to cease payments outside charity
Secret recordings capture billionaire Anthony Pratt describing how the monarch wanted to avoid any perceptions of impropriety.
- by Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker
The Crown season six recreates Diana on the yacht and her romance with Dodi Fayed
Split across two timelines, the final season will cover the death of Princess Diana, the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and the future of the monarch.Â
- by Thomas Mitchell
The Crown can end now. Camilla’s rehabilitation is complete
The final and sixth season of the Netflix blockbuster is coming. One well-placed insider insists there is no need for writer Peter Morgan to go any further.
- by Victoria Ward
King Charles appalled by ‘barbaric acts’ in Israel, palace says
During a 2020 trip Charles spoke of the evil of the Holocaust and the dangers of antisemitism, as well as his sadness over the suffering faced by Palestinians.
- by Rob Harris
Land Rover rivals battle it out to be the royal family’s new car
A contest for the King’s affections is being played out behind closed doors at Balmoral with two rival British car manufacturers knocking at his door.
- by Victoria Ward
‘Swearing my nuts off’: Prince George not amused but Kyrgios has no regrets over on-court antics
The Australian star spoke on Mike Tyson’s podcast about the young royal’s reaction to his colourful clash with Novak Djokovic in last year’s Wimbledon final.
- by Molly McElwee
Royal family website ‘targeted in Russian cyberattack’
The pro-Kremlin group has become known for denial of service cyber campaigns against countries supporting Ukraine, particularly NATO nations.Â
- by India McTaggart
Franco-British relations on new high after royal visit, complete with kisses
Following King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit, it’s easy to forget the long tradition of conflict and distrust between England and France – and the remarkable 41 wars between them.
- by Rob Harris
Wanted: William and Kate seek CEO who can ‘stay calm under pressure’ to run their life
Kensington Palace is advertising for a 37.5-hour-week boss with a track record of leadership, humility, diplomacy and, of course, discretion.
- by Camilla Tominey
Is one of the most formidable partnerships in fashion about to break up?
Sarah Burton and the Princess of Wales couldn’t be more different. But they bonded over a shared taste for the understated-yet-stately.
- by Lisa Armstrong