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Royal nicknames: why Camilla is called ‘Lorraine’ –and Charles isn’t happy

What’s in a nickname? A right royal ruckus, when it comes to the affectionate monikers used for both our current and former queens

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

Queen Elizabeth told aides Harry and Meghan naming child Lilibet 'took only thing she owned', book claims

Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they asked for late monarch's blessing to use name for their daughter

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2024

Ellen DeGeneres reveals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle adopted one of her chickens

Duke and Duchess of Sussex call their chicken coop ‘Archie’s Chick Inn’

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

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Late Queen ‘infuriated’ by Harry and Meghan’s claim over naming of daughter Lilibet

A new autobiography has claimed the late Queen was ‘as angry as I’d ever seen her’ following the couple’s claim

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

Queen Elizabeth II Was Worried Over Dying At Balmoral, Reveals New Book On King Charles III

Her Majesty died in her sleep at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8, 2022, at the age of 96.

International Business Times UK · Jan 15, 2024

Meghan Markle Lied About Getting Queen's Blessing Over Naming Of Baby Lilibet, New Book Claims

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex named their daughter after Queen Elizabeth II's childhood nickname "Lilibet".

International Business Times UK · Jan 15, 2024

Queen Elizabeth II's Final Moments Before Death Revealed In New Book

Her Majesty died on Sept. 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96.

International Business Times UK · Jan 15, 2024

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Sole rehearsal for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was ‘comedy of errors’

Only practice procession saw marchers out of step and Gentleman at Arms almost crushed, royal biography says

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024

The late Queen Elizabeth’s heart-breaking realisation before her death

Woman & Home · Jan 14, 2024

How Princess Anne was ‘indispensable’ after the death of the Queen, including caring gesture to Prince Harry

King Charles reportedly leaned on his sister in the immediate aftermath of the Queen’s passing

Woman & Home · Jan 14, 2024

New details of the Queen’s last hours revealed, including how King Charles found out his mother had died

A new biography reveals the late Queen Elizabeth’s final acts – and how the Royal Family received the news

Woman & Home · Jan 14, 2024

Prince William insisted on ‘awkward’ walkabout with Harry and Meghan after Queen’s death

New book details the final moments of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024

New Book Details the Exact Moment King Charles Found Out His Mother, Queen Elizabeth, Had Died

With just two words, Charles’ world completely changed.

Marie Claire · Jan 13, 2024

Princess of Wales' reason for not seeing Queen at Balmoral revealed in new book

New book on Queen's death states reasoning of princess to stay at home

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2024

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Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2024

King Charles learned of Queen's death after picking mushrooms, book reveals

King was first referred to as "Your Majesty" on drive back to Balmoral house

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Charles learned Queen died while ‘driving back to Balmoral from picking mushrooms’

New biography says the King had tried to inform Prince Harry but he was already in the air

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

The best non-fiction books to read in 2024

From candid memoirs to provocative essay collections, 2024’s forthcoming non-fiction is enticing. Jessie Thompson shares our guide to what you need on your reading pile

Marie Claire · May 4, 2023

King Charles' private secretary recalls the beautiful letter the King wrote to dying mum

Scott Furssedonn has wonderful memories of the King

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Reuters · May 1, 2023

King Charles settles into life as monarch, after long wait

After waiting longer than any British heir to become monarch, King Charles has quietly settled into his new role with little of the drama some commentators had expected, but with family divisions and some fundamental issues still looming.

Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2023

Hexham Book Festival is under way with big name authors and children's Storyland to come

Guests to annual literary festival, running until April 30, include Robert Hardman, Susannah Constantine, David Dimbleby, Simon Armitage and Alexander McCall Smith

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023

Prince Philip terrified President Obama's security with bold demand they couldn't refuse

The late Duke of Edinburgh was clearly intent on driving the high-profile guests to lunch himself when they arrived at Windsor Castle - even if it did terrify the security detail

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022

Dictators, dresses and dorgis: the books that throw unexpected light on Elizabeth II

From the woman who picked her hats to the nanny who was drummed out of her flat, we pick the writers who got to the heart of the Queen – and the phenomenon of modern monarchy

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022

How fitting that the Boris Johnson I know went down in a blazing shoot-out

There was something film noirish about Boris Johnson’s position. The film noir hero, usually played by Robert Mitchum or Fred MacMurray, is often a man of apprehension and talent, not, as is usually supposed, an illiterate mug. He knows from the beginning that his actions are self-destructive and will lead…

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022

Queen told not to mention porn industry during chat with monarch, says expert

According to royal biographer Robert Hardman, the Queen was once given notes before meeting her counterpart Queen Margrethe of Denmark advising her to steer clear of bringing up the country's reputation "as the pornography capital of Europe"

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2022

Londoner’s Diary: Nicky Morgan calls for Lords gender equality

In today’s Diary: Morgan calls for peers equality... and a Murdoch summer bash / Author of Zelenskyy’s new book speaks / Hislop on Parthenon Marbles return / Paramount+ party

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