British Royal Family

Prince Harry is ready to strap on his snow boots and head south for the winter, joining a group of wounded soldiers on a charity trek in the South Pole. The 28-year-old prince is yet to speak publicly about the event, but The Daily Mail reports he is anticipated to announce he will be taking […]

After months of speculation the royal baby will be named Diana, a new name has become the bookmakers’ favourite: Alexandra. A suspected “royal leak” has caused betting companies to slash the odds on William and Kate’s first born being a girl named Princess Alexandra. British bookmaker Ladbrokes has seen a “flurry” of bets in the […]

Prince Harry is tipped to wed socialite Cressida Bonas, a 24-year-old high-society beauty from a well-connected and privileged background, but his love life, it has emerged, started with humbler beginnings. One of the first girls to catch Harry’s eye, a grocery store assistant named Margaret, has revealed details of a secret date with the Prince […]

The Duchess of Cambridge was surprised and a little unimpressed when she came face-to-face with a plastic version of herself during a visit to Scotland.

Adorable home videos of Prince Charles early life have been released, and they were produced by the Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, herself. Guests at a reception for the British Film industry were treated to the film ‘Prince Charles at home’ showcasing the adorable young royal, and the production skills of his film enthusiast mother. The […]

As a former holder of the title ‘world’s most eligible bachelor’, Prince William isn’t used to rejection, but he was left red-faced yesterday as a little girl refused his kiss. Four-year-old Shona Ritchie appeared to be more of a Kate fan as she recoiled in horror when the second-in-line to the throne tried to plant […]

He publicly pokes fun at big brother William’s receding hairline but Prince Harry will soon be on the receiving end of bald jokes. Photos of the 28-year-old royal in Africa last month show his hair is noticeably thinning on the crown, suggesting his famous ginger locks are succumbing to the male pattern baldness that has […]

Prince William has spoken about the “power” he feels when he save’s someone’s life, saying there’s “no greater feeling” than helping people. The 30-year-old royal has given a candid interview about his job as an RAF search and rescue pilot for an upcoming documentary. “There’s no greater feeling than when you’ve actually done some good […]

Prince Harry is set to return to the United States for work, not play, and this time he’s skipping Las Vegas. St James’s Palace confirmed on Monday 28-year-old prince would travel the US east coast in a week-long tour taking place May 9-15. His itinerary is packed full of official engagements. Harry will be in […]

As if the pictures of the royal baby at five weren’t creepy enough, artists have released photo fits of the unborn prince or princess at 25. Nickolay Lam and Nikolett Mérész from myvouchercodes.co.uk teamed up with Harvard MIT geneticist Jenny Chen to create lifelike pictures that show what William and Kate’s baby would look like […]

She was a girl guide in her adolescent years, but the Duchess of Cambridge seemed to have forgotten the organisation’s motto – be prepared – yesterday, forgetting her gloves on a freezing visit to a scout camp. Kate, 31, braved snow and chilly conditions to meet scouts at an outdoor camp in Cumbria. While almost […]

The Duchess of Cambridge was full of energy as and Prince William visited a children’s charity on Tuesday. Past the half-way mark in her first pregnancy at around five and a half months, Kate showed off her growing baby bump beneath an off-white wool coat. The couple were showered with congratulations, cards, and teddy bears […]

She’s fresh from two week-long romantic holidays with new boyfriend Nico Jackson, but Pippa Middleton showed she’s not ready to settle down just yet, taking another rich and eligible banker to the races yesterday. Jackson – who Pippa was photographed kissing last week – was nowhere to be seen at Cheltenham yesterday. Instead, Pippa was […]

Princess Mary showed just how quickly she can go from drab to fab in Chile yesterday. A makeup-free Mary and her husband Frederik swapped their usual finery for shorts and T-shirts to go trekking near Santiago, looking like any other couple enjoying the country’s famous wilderness. But just hours later, the pair arrived at a […]

She’s the Queen’s granddaughter but Zara Phillips doesn’t always get the royal treatment. Zara, 31, was left red-faced yesterday when a security guard at Cheltenham races failed to recognise her, preventing her from leaving the parade ring. Zara was forced to argue with the guard, while the paparazzi cameras flashed and husband Mike Tindall chuckled […]

Just days after Prince Harry was photographed smooching his new girlfriend on the slopes, another eligible royal relative has been snapped kissing on piste. Pippa Middleton and her new beau, stockbroker Nico Jackson, put on a public display of affection in St Moritz yesterday after competing in a ski marathon. Nico finished the 67km race […]

For 24 glorious hours, we dared to hope that everyone’s favourite party prince would be coming to Australia in October but regrettably, Harry has confirmed he won’t be coming Down Under this year. Despite yesterday’s flurry of rumours that the Royal Australian Navy had snagged Harry as guest of honour at its centenary gala, the […]

Mary and Kate wannabes get ready — the world’s most eligible prince could be heading Down Under in October to make your royal dreams come true. Prince Harry is expected to visit Australia as guest of honour at the Navy’s centenary fleet gala in Sydney Harbour on October 3. Government sources told the Daily Telegraph […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has hinted that the pitter patter of little princess feet may soon be heard in the palace. While visiting the seaport of Grimsby, Kate may have spilled the beans about the sex of the royal baby. After being handed a white teddy bear by a local well-wisher, the expectant royal reportedly […]

Queen Elizabeth grinned broadly as she left hospital yesterday, one day earlier than expected. The 86-year-old monarch walked unaided out of London’s King Edward VII Hospital at 2.45pm yesterday afternoon, less than 24 hours after she was admitted. Dressed in a smart red wool coat, a pearl necklace and large diamond brooch, the Queen looked […]

Queen Elizabeth has been forced to cancel all her appointments as she battles a stomach virus in hospital. The 86-year-old monarch was struck down with suspected norovirus — a vomiting bug — last week. She insisted no fuss was made and spent the weekend resting at Windsor Castle, but her illness worsened on Sunday and […]

The royal baby hasn’t even been born yet, but it has already enjoyed lavish holidays at the beach and on the ski slopes. After a week on the Caribbean island of Mustique, the Duchess of Cambridge and her bump travelled to Switzerland on the weekend to attend a friend’s wedding. Kate wrapped up warm for […]

He’s put in plenty of hours perfecting his moves in some of London’s most exclusive nightclubs and it finally paid off yesterday, with Prince Harry using his daggy dance skills to delight a group of African schoolchildren. Harry arrived in the tiny kingdom of Lesotho on Tuesday, and yesterday travelled to the Kananelo Centre for […]

Prince Harry only recently arrived back in the UK from a four-month tour of Afghanistan, but his itchy feet and charitable instincts have seen the prince travel to Africa on a three-day tour on behalf of his charity. Harry is due to stop in Lesotho and South Africa where he will tour some of the […]

Prince Harry has been snapped getting amorous with his model girlfriend on the slopes of Switzerland’s ritziest ski resort. Harry, 28, is in Verbier with model and society girl Cressida Bonas, 24, and hasn’t been able to keep his hands off her, to the delight of the ever-present paparazzi. Dozens of photographs of Harry hugging […]

She’s been desperate to keep her pregnancy private but there was no hiding the burgeoning royal bump yesterday. The Duchess of Cambridge seems to have realised her stomach is getting too big to keep under wraps and decided to show it off instead, happily posing for photographs with her hands resting on her growing tummy. […]

An award-winning author has launched a blistering attack on the Duchess of Cambridge, declaring her a “plastic princess” whose “only point and purpose” is to “breed”. Double Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel has never met Kate, but saw fit to attack her in a London Review of Books lecture at the British museum last night. […]

Queen Elizabeth has topped a list of Britain’s most powerful women while her granddaughter-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge failed to make the top 100. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given her position as head of state, the Queen came in at number one on “power list” but Kate, who can sell out whole collections of clothing in seconds, […]

St James’s Palace has blasted an Italian gossip magazine for publishing private pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge’s baby bump. A clearly-pregnant Kate appears on the cover of the new issue of Chi magazine, wearing a bikini and frolicking in the surf with her husband Prince William. The images were taken by an unscrupulous paparazzo […]

Royal portraits can be a stuffy affair, but not when four kids, fresh snow and a sled are involved. Crown Princess Mary and her family posed for a series of candid shots on the slopes at Swiss ski resort Verbier yesterday. Mary – who is usually a picture of poise and elegance – let down […]

The Duchess of Cambridge is said to be “in agony” over new paparazzi pictures that show her on the beach in a bikini with her baby bump clearly visible. Kate is currently holidaying on the privately-owned Caribbean island of Mustique with her husband Prince William, sister Pippa and parents Michael and Carole. Related: Why is […]

In the technological age we have found ourselves living in, not many people spare a thought for the old-fashioned art of painting. Fortunately, Prince Charles — himself an avid water-colourist — is one of those rare people for whom art and artists are never far from mind. As such, he pays — from his own […]

The Middleton sisters are fiercely protective of their public image so we can’t imagine they’d be too thrilled with Romania’s latest tourism ad. The poster, pictured above, tries to encourage Britons to visit Romania by claiming that all the country’s women look like the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister. “Half our women look like […]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making the most of their last baby-free months, jetting off to the Caribbean for a lavish holiday. William and Kate flew out of freezing London yesterday, bound for the private island paradise of Mustique. In pictures: Glowing Kate shows first sign of baby bump The royal couple have […]

Millions of women would kill just to stand next to Prince Harry, but the only girl he wants by his side appears to be playing hard to get. The 28-year-old royal was left red-faced on Saturday when his current love interest Cressida Bonas stood him up at a London pub. Related: Prince Harry’s Vegas ‘lover’ […]

The model who claimed to be Prince Harry’s lover during his now-infamous Las Vegas trip last year is writing a tell-all book about her escapades with the party prince and other celebrities. Carrie Reichert, 40, has penned more than 500 pages of celebrity stories she says she has collected over two decades of partying in […]

Princess Mary will celebrate her 41st birthday on February 5 – and what a life she has had so far. When Mary met Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik in a Sydney bar in 2000, she was a pretty but otherwise unremarkable commoner. Twelve years later Mary is a bona-fide princess with four beautiful children and a […]

It’s the headline Prince Charles has been dreaming of — but unfortunately for him, it refers to another long-serving European queen and her ageing heir. Dutch Queen Beatrix, who turns 75 on Thursday, announced she was abdicating the throne in favour of her 45-year-old son Prince Willem-Alexander in a TV broadcast last night. Related: Impatient […]

He was criticised for being too flippant about his time in Afghanistan, but Prince Harry has returned from his 20-week deployment a changed man after witnessing the death of a seven-year-old girl. Harry, 28, touched down at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire last night local time, and told the waiting press he had seen insurgents […]

Prince Harry’s police protection is being reviewed due to fears his admission he killed Taliban insurgents will put him at risk of a “revenge attack”. The 28-year-old royal confessed to killing enemy soldiers in Afghanistan in a candid interview to mark the end of his 20-week deployment in Helmand. Related: Prince Harry – ‘I have […]

Prince Harry has broken his silence on his naked Las Vegas photo scandal, conceding the incident was a “classic case” of “too much army, not enough prince”. The 28-year-old royal admitted he let his family down when he allowed himself to be photographed partying naked in Sin City last August, but insisted that what he […]

He’s a helicopter pilot with a queue of beautiful blondes beating down his door, but Prince Harry is jealous of his brother William’s marital bliss. Harry revealed his envy of William’s relationship with Kate in a candid interview to mark the end of his 20-week tour of duty in Afghanistan. Related: Prince Harry – ‘I […]

Prince Harry has given a frank interview admitting for the first time that he has killed men during his 20-week tour of Afghanistan. The 28-year-old royal flew out of the war-torn country last night, but not before he filmed a rare interview discussing his time flying Apache attack helicopters on the front line. Related: Prince […]

What do you buy the woman who has everything on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee? An elephant, a baby llama, a piece of land in Antarctica and a dog bed in the shape of a crown. These bizarre items are just some of the thousands of gifts received by Queen Elizabeth in 2012. Related: […]

Much has been made of her striking resemblance to Grace Kelly, but Nicole Kidman’s portrayal of Monaco’s most glamorous princess has infuriated the late royal’s children. Prince Albert of Monaco and his sisters Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie have blasted upcoming biopic Grace of Monaco, declaring it “pointlessly glamorised and historically inaccurate”. In pictures: Geek […]

Her extreme morning sickness had many speculating the royal baby was in fact royal babies, but the Duchess of Cambridge has confirmed she is expecting just one child. St James’s Palace released a statement on behalf of William and Kate, revealing their baby’s due date and giving an update on the mother-to-be’s health. “Their Royal […]

He’s got ginger hair and freckles, but Prince Harry’s unconventional looks have seen him leapfrog George Clooney to be named the sexiest man of 2013. Harry, 28, has topped high-brow British magazine Town & Country’s annual bachelor list, beating more traditionally handsome hunks including Clooney. “He’s the wild-card royal, the naughty one, the one who […]

She’s never been much of a party girl, but the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge is expected to have an even quieter birthday than usual this year. Kate turns 31 today, and will reportedly mark the occasion with a simple dinner at home with her husband William. It has been a draining few weeks for Kate, […]

Michael and Carole Middleton have been branded “tasteless and vulgar” for allegedly “cashing in” on their daughter’s unborn baby. Before Kate was even out of her first trimester, her parents’ party supplies company Party Pieces was selling royal baby-themed merchandise. Related: Surprise! William and Kate attend office Christmas party Their decision to sell miniature castles, […]

He’s one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, but Prince Harry has lost a love interest to another man for the second time in as many months. Lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce, 26, is now engaged Henry St George, the multi-millionaire she left Harry for. Henry proposed during a New Year’s Eve holiday in New York, […]

She’s been sick in bed for weeks but it seems even the Duchess of Cambridge can’t get out of Christmas lunch with the in-laws. Pregnant Kate took a two-hour break from her doctor-ordered bed rest yesterday to attend the Queen’s annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace. Related: Surprise! William and Kate attend office Christmas party […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has been too ill to attend most of her appointments in the past two weeks, but she made a special exception for her office Christmas party yesterday. Kate and William surprised members of their household staff by attending their annual Christmas lunch at the Notting Hill branch of London restaurant chain […]

Thousands of strangers joined the family and friends of Jacintha Saldanha today, bidding farewell to the nurse who was found dead days after answering a prank call from Australian radio station 2day FM. Standing in the church where he wed Jacintha Saldanha 19 years ago, widower Benedict Barboza said his final goodbyes. ‘We expected to […]

We’ve barely seen a glimpse of her since she announced her pregnancy two weeks ago, but Duchess of Cambridge stepped back into the spotlight last night in a stunning floor-length green gown. Kate has been forced to cancel four engagements in the past 14 days, staying in bed fighting hyperemesis gravidarum, a rare type of […]

She was the first ‘commoner’ to marry a future monarch in 350 years, but new research has revealed the Duchess of Cambridge has blue blood in her veins. An Australian school teacher has unearthed a previously-unknown branch of the Middleton family tree, which links Kate to a former British Prime Minister, as well as countesses […]

Queen Elizabeth generally shies away from ostentatious shows of wealth, but she couldn’t help grinning as she inspected her gold bullion reserves yesterday. The monarch and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Bank of England’s underground vault, which contains gold bars worth an estimated $240 billion. Though the fortune does not personally belong […]

Prince William cut a lonely figure at the Hobbit premiere last night, walking the green carpet alone as Kate’s lingering illness forced her to cancel a fourth engagement. The Duke of Cambridge arrived at London’s Leicester Square late and looking rather sombre in an unusual black tuxedo. Related: Pregnant Kate suffers relapse forcing William to […]

She said she was “feeling better” when she checked out of hospital last week, but the Duchess of Cambridge was bedridden again yesterday when her acute morning sickness returned. Kate fell ill on Sunday morning, forcing Prince William to cancel an engagement to stay by her side. Related: Nurse involved in royal prank call found […]

2Day FM DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian have spoken for the first time about the prank call that was supposed to be simple and harmless, but ended in tragedy and controversy.

Royal tours aren’t always fun for the visiting prince or princess, but Mary and Frederik seemed love every minute of their child-free trip to China. Denmark’s Crown Prince and Princess spent four days in Asia while their four children stayed at home with nannies. The royal couple seemed to relish the opportunity for some rare […]

The British royals have again proved they are a modern family with the Queen’s annual Christmas message to be broadcast for the first time in 3D. The monarch will cap off her Diamond Jubilee year with an address reflecting on the year’s celebrations and the Olympic Games, and viewers with a 3D TV set and […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has appeared in public for the first time since announcing her pregnancy, and despite her severe morning sickness, she couldn’t stop smiling. Kate was discharged from London’s King Edward VII hospital late yesterday morning UK time, and grinned broadly as she stepped out onto the street accompanied by her husband William. […]

It’s been a tense few days for the Duke of Cambridge, but he couldn’t help smiling last night as he confirmed Kate was “feeling better”. William emerged from London’s King Edward VII hospital looking extremely relieved after spending a second day by his wife’s bedside. Related: ‘I’ve been where Kate is, and it’s a living […]

The chemistry between Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton at the royal wedding last year captured the imagination of the world, but the much hoped-for romance never materialised. Now, the Party Prince and ‘Her Royal Hotness’ are set to be thrown together again, this time as godparents to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s new baby. […]

After years of speculation Kate was expecting, the media were taken by surprise when the Duchess revealed she was pregnant today. William and Kate have been the subject of so many false stories that it’s perhaps unsurprising that we missed all the tell-tale signs the Duchess was with child. For the past two months, Kate […]

While most of us woke to news of the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy this morning blaring from the radio or plastering TV screens and websites, the royal baby’s uncle in waiting, Prince Harry, found out via email. Prince Harry is currently serving as a soldier for the British Army in Afghanistan, where he will remain […]

Royal watchers have waited for the announcement of the Duchess of Cambridge’s first pregnancy since the royal wedding, one year and eight months ago. But no one is more excited than the royal family, who will welcome its newest member. A new royal baby means a third great-grandchild for the Queen, Prince Charles’ first grandchild, […]

Prince William and Kate only announced their pregnancy a few hours ago, but speculation about what they will name their new arrival is already rife. Elizabeth — the name of William’s grandmother the Queen — is the current bookies favourite, with British betting agency Ladbrokes offering 8/1 odds the baby will share the monarch’s moniker. […]

William and Kate kept their baby news so secret even the Queen didn’t know until the Duchess was taken to hospital. Kate, 30, was admitted to London’s King Edward VII Hospital in the early hours of this morning Australian time with acute morning sickness. Related: William and Kate’s daughter will be queen She was put […]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed they are expecting their first child, but if William gets his way, it won’t be the only time the couple hear the pitter patter of little feet. The second in line to the throne let slip how many children he was hoping to have on his recent […]

Prince William and Catherine have only just announced their pregnancy in its early stages, but speculation over the name and sex of the baby already has the rumour mill churning. Confirmed: Kate Middleton is pregnant The baby will be born third in line to the throne, thanks to laws changed last year in Britain, and […]

Kate Middleton has announced she is expecting her first child with Prince William. The palace confirmed the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant in a statement released earlier today. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby,” the palace said in […]

The Duchess of Cambridge should be on top of the world, finally pregnant with her first and much longed-for child. But instead, she is in a hospital bed, attached to a drip and expected to stay that way for several days. The palace released a statement saying Kate is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a type […]

It was billed as a second honeymoon – one night in a tropical paradise during their whirlwind South Pacific tour. Now there is speculation this secluded luxury bungalow could be the place William and Kate conceived. The royal couple stayed at the five-star Tavanipupu Island Resort on September 17. They announced they are expecting their […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has one of the most lusted-after hairstyles in the world, so it’s understandable that she’s having trouble adjusting to her new cut. Kate debuted her daring new heavy fringe in London on Tuesday night, but less than 24 hours later she was already having second thoughts. During a visit to Cambridge […]

The British monarchy has never been cooler and that’s official. Since last year’s royal wedding, the family is enjoying and all-time high. So what is the reason behind this surge in popularity? The House of Windsor’s next generation, led by William, Kate and Harry. The young royals have proven a valuable asset and are now […]

The Duchess of Cambridge is more accustomed to being on the other side of the camera, but she turned photographer during her recent trip to Borneo. Kate and William visited the remote island as part of their Diamond Jubilee tour in September. Nearly three months later, the Duchess has released her favourite seven snaps from […]

As the Queen’s granddaughter, Zara Phillips is expected to look ladylike at all times but she struggled to maintain her composure in a bra-baring backless dress yesterday. Zara, 31, was photographed in a series of unflattering outfits on the Gold Coast yesterday, including one that was slashed to the waist, revealing her red lace bra. […]

Charles and Camilla have been well-received throughout their tour of Papua New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand, being greeted with gifts, applause, and enthusiastic handshakes at every stop. But one Kiwi crowd member wasn’t so welcoming. Police arrested known anti-royalist and Sam Bracanov on suspicion of planning to attack the Prince of Wales and Duchess […]

Prince Harry’s Las Vegas shenanigans made headlines, infuriated the royal family, and have now earned him a new nickname. The Prince has become the King in the eyes of US marines in Afghanistan — they have nicknamed Harry Elvis, likening him to the legendary singer after his much-publicised Las Vegas holiday and the nude scandal […]

We all have an embarrassing uncle, and the Duchess of Cambridge’s just won’t let up. Gary Goldsmith, the brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton, has again tried to ride the Duchess’ coat tails and use her fame to promote his new company. Pippa Middleton: ‘I’m famous for my brother-in-law and bottom’ Mr Goldsmith posted a […]

Hundreds of well-wishers braved the rain for the chance to meet Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall in Auckland today, giving the royal couple a very warm welcome. A large — and very vocal crowd — crowd gathered along the lower end of Queen Street in downtown Auckland to greet the visiting royals. Their […]

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have touched down in New Zealand, paying their respects at a sombre Armistice Day commemoration ceremony. The couple arrived in Auckland on Saturday night, kicking off a six-day day visit to New Zealand, following their whirlwind tour of Australia. The last post: Charles and Camilla farewell Australia […]

Six days, five states, one territory, more than 30 events plus additional meet and greets, more than a thousand handshakes-a-piece shaken and hundreds of personal conversations; such is the stuff of this incredible royal tour. The Weekly has followed the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall every step of their Australian journey and […]

The final day of the Australian leg of their tour was all about matters of state and ceremony as Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall touched down in Canberra for a reception at Government House and to lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial. But before their pow-wow with the politicians, the couple […]

As if to underline the fact that this has been a People’s Tour for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, it wasn’t until their final few hours on Australian soil that the couple got to meet Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott. Prior to a Diamond Jubilee luncheon at […]

There’s a military theme in the air as the royal tour hits Sydney and true to Emerald City form the day started on the Harbour. It was quite a sight as Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at Garden Island Ferry Wharf from Admiralty House on the Royal […]

Toni Collette and the most recent recipient of the Victoria Cross Corporel Daniel Keighran were among a very exclusive elite of just 20 guests invited by Governor-General Quentin Bryce and husband Michael Bryce to have dinner with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at Admiralty House this evening. The royal couple arrived in a […]

Australia put on an amazing show of both power and hospitality today, as Prince Charles enjoyed an afternoon at Bondi Beach. Security was tight, as the menacing 100ft Nemesis police boat patrolled the shore — normally reserved for surfers — and wetsuit-clad specialist policemen patrolled the waves on a jet boat and two powerful jet […]

Girl power was out in force at Government House in NSW today when a unique group of more than 80 women attended the Women of the World reception hosted by the Governor of NSW Marie Bashir with the Duchess of Cornwall as a very special guest. It was an impressive collection of women gathered in […]

After checking out the navy at Garden Island, The Duchess of Cornwall took off solo to a very special appointment at Sydney’s Victoria Barracks. The latest addition to Camilla’s list of titles is Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Australian Corps of Military Police and she’s here she to accept the appointment — will we see her […]

The Duchess of Cornwall was totally at home at a ladies garden luncheon for Tasmanian rural women hosted by Premier Lara Giddings today. I was one of the invitees at the elegant event in a marquee in the gardens of Richmond’s Mill House and with the Country Women’s Association, local producers and farmers, talked about […]

They were fashionably late but the crowd didn’t seem to care. In fact as the minutes ticked by more and more locals and blow-ins lined Bridge Street in the historic town of Richmond in Tasmania until the crowd was several deep. The town only has a population of around 1600 but it looked like more […]

As I come to the end of day two on the royal tour there’s one man I can’t keep my eyes off. Always near and looking proprietorial is a dashing figure in a crisp white uniform with gold braid and all the trimmings. No republic please! Australia loves Charles and Camilla It’s as if I’ve […]

She might be the Queen’s granddaughter, but Zara Phillips is not above making a fool of herself for a good cause. The 31-year-old royal has performed a version of Korean pop star Psy’s hit Gangnam Style dressed in her full Olympic equestrian kit. Zara appears alongside her eventing teammates Nicola Wilson and Tina Cook in […]

Up at Penfolds Winery South Australia and The Weekly’s country cook Maggie Beer is rushing around putting the finishing touches to her saltbush mutton, black pig leg of ham (from her daughter’s piggery) and Barossa chook as the royal cavalcade drives up through the vines. It’s a perfect Adelaide day, warm, blue skies and lots […]

As I get more immersed in the royal way of working — albeit as a member of the media — there is one overriding value system that seems to rule all encounters, and that is good old-fashioned courtesy. From the security men to the personal secretaries, the tightly knit press team, the police on guard […]

Meet the little girl who today charmed a Duchess. Thirteen-year-old Georgina Gallagher from Port Phillip Specialist School, south of Melbourne, was among a group of students who met Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall at the Victorian College of Arts (VCA) this morning as part of the royal duo’s whirlwind tour of Australia. […]

Jo Green has set up her royal-watching station outside Government House in Melbourne

The Duchess of Cornwall continued her Down Under charm offensive this morning, delighting a room of dignitaries and osteoporosis sufferers with her easy manner and impish sense of humour. Camilla met with a select group of dignitaries, medical practitioners and patients at a special event for Osteoporosis Australia at Government House in Melbourne. No republic […]