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King Charles Faces Major Blow Just Weeks Ahead of Caribbean Tour: Report

King Charles Faces Major Blow Just Weeks Ahead of Caribbean Tour: Report

By Hrishita Das . 10 hours ago

Princess Diana's 'Travolta Dress' Meets Its White House Counterpart in New California Exhibition

By Ira Deokule . 13 hours ago

Charles Spencer Shares Heartbreaking Tribute to Princess Diana on 29th Anniversary of Her Death

By Ira Deokule . 13 hours ago

I Never Knew Princess Diana – But She Became the Mythic Figure Who Shaped My Generation

I Never Knew Princess Diana – But She Became the Mythic Figure Who Shaped My Generation

By Joshua Rom . 10 hours ago

Exclusives

Crown, Cabinet, and Canvas: Why Macron’s London Summit is a Masterclass in Royal Soft Power

Crown, Cabinet, and Canvas: Why Macron’s London Summit is a Masterclass in Royal Soft Power

By Alexander Seale . 2 days ago

Prince Harry May No Longer Be a Working Royal – But Security Threats Against Him Haven’t Disappeared

Prince Harry May No Longer Be a Working Royal – But Security Threats Against Him Haven’t Disappeared

By Joshua Rom . 3 days ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Arrived in the UK Today

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Arrived in the UK Today

By Joshua Rom . 5 days ago

How King Charles ‘Escalated’ Palace Response to Andrew After Becoming The Monarch

How King Charles ‘Escalated’ Palace Response to Andrew After Becoming The Monarch

By Joshua Rom . 6 days ago

The Sussex Family

Security Dispute Escalates as Prince Harry Accuses RAVEC Head of Withholding Terror Intel

Security Dispute Escalates as Prince Harry Accuses RAVEC Head of Withholding Terror Intel

By Mary Anthony . 13 hours ago

‘Major Assets’ Harry and Meghan May Solve a ‘Future Problem’ That William May Not Have Anticipated

By Ira Deokule . 2 days ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Said Goodbye to Montecito This Weekend — but Not for Good, Source Claims

By Ira Deokule . 2 days ago

Prince Harry Is ‘Happier’ in Britain While Meghan Markle Has a Very Different Reaction, Source Says

By Mehak Walia . 2 days ago

A ‘Significant’ 2027 Milestone Could Bring Prince William and Prince Harry Face-to-Face

A ‘Significant’ 2027 Milestone Could Bring Prince William and Prince Harry Face-to-Face

By Hrishita Das . 3 days ago

Prince Harry’s U.K. Security Bid Gets Fresh Hope Following Home Office Review

Prince Harry’s U.K. Security Bid Gets Fresh Hope Following Home Office Review

By Hrishita Das . 3 days ago

The Wales Family

Years After Space-Travel Clash, Star Trek Actor Praises Prince William’s Environmental Mission

Years After Space-Travel Clash, Star Trek Actor Praises Prince William’s Environmental Mission

By Ira Deokule . 14 hours ago

Kate Middleton Has Formed an Unbreakable Bond With One Senior Royal Amid Continued Family Drama

By Mary Anthony . 15 hours ago

William and Kate Exit Balmoral for Prince George’s Big Milestone—As Sussexes Arrive in U.K.

By Ira Deokule . 3 days ago

Kate's Old Comment About Lilibet Takes on New Meaning as Sussexes Return to UK: 'I Can't Wait To See Her'

By Ira Deokule . 4 days ago

Prince William and Kate Middleton Make a Rare Appearance at Balmoral — And the Timing Has Raised Eyebrows

Prince William and Kate Middleton Make a Rare Appearance at Balmoral — And the Timing Has Raised Eyebrows

By Ira Deokule . 7 days ago

Prince William and Kate Middleton Reportedly Plan to "Do Nothing" Ahead of Sussex U.K. Move

Prince William and Kate Middleton Reportedly Plan to "Do Nothing" Ahead of Sussex U.K. Move

By Mehak Walia . 7 days ago

Video

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Montecito exit draws mixed reactions from their neighbors

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Prince Harry gave security committee just two weeks’ notice before the UK return with Meghan Markle

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Sarah Ferguson to make a shock return to the UK days after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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Prince Harry’s UK return might have put Prince William under pressure, says royal expert

2 days ago

Royal News

The Monarchy Has Decided the Fate of Andrew’s Former Residence—and It Sends a Clear Message

The Monarchy Has Decided the Fate of Andrew’s Former Residence—and It Sends a Clear Message

By Mary Anthony . 13 hours ago

Princess Anne Stuns Jogger With Her No-Nonsense Reply During Private Holiday

Princess Anne Stuns Jogger With Her No-Nonsense Reply During Private Holiday

By Ira Deokule . 16 hours ago

Sarah Ferguson Makes a Surprise Comeback to the UK — And One Detail Has Raised Questions

Sarah Ferguson Makes a Surprise Comeback to the UK — And One Detail Has Raised Questions

By Mehak Walia . 2 days ago

Why Prince William's Life Has Reportedly Been 'Derailed' by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Return

Why Prince William's Life Has Reportedly Been 'Derailed' by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Return

By Mehak Walia . 2 days ago

One Key Senior Royal May Hold the Key to Ending William and Harry’s Rift — and It’s Not Kate

One Key Senior Royal May Hold the Key to Ending William and Harry’s Rift — and It’s Not Kate

By Mary Anthony . 4 days ago

Forget Meghan's Netflix Comeback — Queen Camilla Nearly Lands Role in 'Only Murders in the Building'

Forget Meghan's Netflix Comeback — Queen Camilla Nearly Lands Role in 'Only Murders in the Building'

By Medha Sengupta . 5 days ago

Inside Dolly Parton’s ‘Surprising’ Connection To The British Royal Family

Inside Dolly Parton’s ‘Surprising’ Connection To The British Royal Family

By Joshua Rom . 5 days ago

Fresh Poll Reveals If Prince Harry and Prince William Should Reconcile — and the Verdict Is Clear

Fresh Poll Reveals If Prince Harry and Prince William Should Reconcile — and the Verdict Is Clear

By Mary Anthony . 6 days ago

Was Prince William Informed Prior to Prince Harry's Homecoming Announcement?

Was Prince William Informed Prior to Prince Harry's Homecoming Announcement?

By Mary Anthony . 6 days ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Return Could Pose Fresh Challenge For Prince William and Kate Middleton

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Return Could Pose Fresh Challenge For Prince William and Kate Middleton

By Hrishita Das . Aug 20, 2026

Charles Spencer Is ‘Very Pro-Harry’ and ‘Doesn’t Like William,’ Claims Royal Expert Ahead of Book Release

Charles Spencer Is ‘Very Pro-Harry’ and ‘Doesn’t Like William,’ Claims Royal Expert Ahead of Book Release

By Ira Deokule . Aug 19, 2026

Princess Anne Has Taken On a New Role Since Her Son’s Wedding — And She’s Loving It, Says Expert

Princess Anne Has Taken On a New Role Since Her Son’s Wedding — And She’s Loving It, Says Expert

By Mary Anthony . Aug 19, 2026

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Opinion

Prince William’s Greatest Test Won’t Be Modernizing the Monarchy — It Will Be Harry

Prince William’s Greatest Test Won’t Be Modernizing the Monarchy — It Will Be Harry

By Hrishita Das . Aug 6, 2026

Prince William and Princess Kate Share Rare Family Photo — and It's Straight Out of Meghan’s Playbook

Prince William and Princess Kate Share Rare Family Photo — and It's Straight Out of Meghan’s Playbook

By Ira Deokule . Aug 5, 2026

Why the Invictus Games Are The Perfect Stage for a Reconciliation Between Prince Harry and King Charles

Why the Invictus Games Are The Perfect Stage for a Reconciliation Between Prince Harry and King Charles

By Joshua Rom . Aug 4, 2026

How King Charles III is Navigating an Unprecedented Era of British Political Turbulence

How King Charles III is Navigating an Unprecedented Era of British Political Turbulence

By Alexander Seale . Jul 20, 2026

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4 Things Prince William Was Allowed to Do at His Wedding That Harry Wasn’t

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4 Royal Duties Princess Kate Has Already Taken Over From Prince William and King Charles

The King

King's Foundation Keeps Camilla's Sister on Payroll Despite Prince William's Duchy Drop

King's Foundation Keeps Camilla's Sister on Payroll Despite Prince William's Duchy Drop

By Mary Anthony . 16 hours ago

King Charles Pays Tribute To His 'Dear Cousin' After King Harald V of Norway Dies

By Joshua Rom . 3 days ago

King Charles and Queen Camilla Announce Major Tour Hours After Harry and Meghan Land in U.K.

By Mary Anthony . 4 days ago

King Charles’ Gardener Made an Awkward Mistake After His Coronation — but His Reaction Was Priceless

By Hrishita Das . Aug 19, 2026

King Charles Welcomed at Balmoral by the Same Mischievous Pony Who Once Mortified Queen Elizabeth

King Charles Welcomed at Balmoral by the Same Mischievous Pony Who Once Mortified Queen Elizabeth

By Hrishita Das . Aug 18, 2026

Princess Diana's Former Bodyguard Reveals the Unexpected Trait She and King Charles Had in Common

Princess Diana's Former Bodyguard Reveals the Unexpected Trait She and King Charles Had in Common

By Mehak Walia . Aug 18, 2026

The Queen

Queen Camilla ‘Has a Debt to Settle’ With Prince Harry Before His UK Comeback

Queen Camilla ‘Has a Debt to Settle’ With Prince Harry Before His UK Comeback

By Medha Sengupta . 6 days ago

Queen Camilla Was Once the Royal Family’s Biggest PR Problem — But Her Comeback Says Otherwise

By Ira Deokule . Aug 19, 2026

The Hilarious Time Queen Elizabeth Told Duchess Sophie to ‘Just Go’ Mid-Dinner for an Olympic Final

By Mehak Walia . Aug 19, 2026

How Queen Camilla Nearly Let Slip King Charles's Cancer Diagnosis Prior to Palace Announcement

By Medha Sengupta . Aug 19, 2026

Queen Elizabeth Had a Strict Rule for Royals Visiting Balmoral—and It's Straight Out of 'Downton Abbey'

Queen Elizabeth Had a Strict Rule for Royals Visiting Balmoral—and It's Straight Out of 'Downton Abbey'

By Hrishita Das . Jul 25, 2026

Queen Elizabeth Revealed Princess Charlotte’s Surprising Role in the Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth Revealed Princess Charlotte’s Surprising Role in the Royal Family

By Andrea Cutinho . Jul 21, 2026