Royal family

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 […]

Prince Charles is more popular than his son Prince William for the first time in a decade, a new poll has revealed. Public pressure has been mounting for the crown to skip Charles and go straight to William, 30, in the event of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. But Charles, 63, has seen a surge in […]

Prince Harry is famous for his dance moves, but he’s never shown any other type of musical talent — until now. The 27-year-old royal has made his recording debut, playing tambourine on the Official Diamond Jubilee song Sing. Harry seems bewildered by his musical instrument in the film clip to the song, but plays along […]

Queen Elizabeth has named her newest litter of puppies after characters from Harry Potter. The 86-year-old monarch — an avid dog lover — has paid tribute to JK Rowling by naming a whole litter of Labrador puppies after the author’s popular children’s book series. One pup in the litter is called “Gryffindor” after one of […]