Queen Elizabeth II has another reason to smile this year – her annual income will increase 20 percent to $56 million thanks to her property portfolio. The Crown Estate posted a record profit of $377 million in the past 12 months, largely due to increased demand for its premium retail properties on London’s Regent Street. […]

The Duchess of Cambridge’s style is copied by millions of women worldwide so perhaps it was only a matter of time before Camilla and Sophie followed suit. The Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex turned up the annual Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle yesterday wearing pastel outfits that perfectly coordinated […]

They were noticeably absent from the official Diamond Jubilee celebrations, but the extended royal family was out in force on the weekend celebrating the annual Trooping of the Colour parade. The balcony at Buckingham Palace groaned under the weight of nearly 40 royals, including the Queen, Prince Philip, Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine and Harry. The […]

Royal protocol prevents Prince William and Catherine kissing in public but the same rules don’t apply to the couple’s puppy Lupo. William wasn’t shy in showing his affection for the black cocker spaniel at a polo game on Sunday, scooping him up and kissing him repeatedly during a break in play. But while William might […]

She was born a “commoner” but the Duchess of Cambridge will one day be Queen – and Elizabeth II seems keen to ensure she is fully prepared for the role. The 86-year-old monarch has taken Catherine under her wing in recent months, allowing her new granddaughter-in-law to accompany her on many of her most important […]

Queen Elizabeth II has spent 60 years putting duty above all else and last night was no exception, with the monarch cheerfully attending a pop concert to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee despite Prince Philip being taken to hospital just hours earlier. The queen arrived at 9pm, and was met with deafening applause from the 500,000-strong […]

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in spectacular style yesterday, leading a flotilla of more than 1000 boats down the River Thames. The 86-year-old monarch was joined by senior royals including Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William and his wife Catherine and Prince Harry on the royal barge. Wet weather didn’t stop an […]

Buried up to their necks in sand while the family dog looks on, Charles and Anne look like any other children on holiday — but the dog is a royal corgi and they are second and third in line to the throne. Some 50 years later, Prince Charles has released clips from his favourite home […]

Prince Charles has released a range of tacky souvenirs to celebrate his mother’s Diamond Jubilee, including a stuffed corgi which costs almost $100. Charles is selling the items through the website of his family estate Highgrove House. Souvenirs on offer include a $280 teddy bear, a $150 cushion, a $35 pair of baby booties and […]