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Latest NewsBiggest Royal Gamblers Throughout History
Throughout history, the lure of gambling has managed to attract people from all sections of society, be it the working class or the most royal and elite circles. Latest NewsAre Any of the Royals Avid Gamers?
The royal family has always played games together. They enjoy board games like Monopoly and Risk, and these games can get pretty intense! HEIRS & SPARESA Daughter's Loving Bond: Princess Charlotte Is 'Competitive and Confident' Just Like Her Mother Kate Middleton
Princess Charlotte of Wales has been praised by displaying her mother, Kate, Princess of Wales' best qualities in public. Latest NewsThe Queen and the Turf: A Lifetime Love of Horse Racing
Queen Elizabeth loved horse racing — learn more, here. Latest NewsTop Places in Ireland Visited by the Royals
Here are the top places in Ireland visited by the royals. Latest News'A Cause for Major Concern': Kate Middleton Is Having a 'Difficult' Time Recovering From January Surgery, Insider Spills
A source claimed Kate Middleton is 'struggling to eat' after undergoing 'abdominal surgery' in January. Latest NewsInside Prince Edward and Sophie's Love Story
Prince Edward and Sophie have been inseparable since their first meeting — more details on their love story. Latest NewsInside King Charles' Secret Life Behind Palace Doors
King Charles acceded to the throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in September 2022. He was the oldest person to succeed to the throne at age 73. Latest NewsThe Regal Allure of the Premier League: A Nod to Outright Odds
Learn about the regal allure of the Premier League. FEATURES & SCANDALSThey Lived Happily Un-Ever After: A Look at the Royal Divorces That Shook the British Monarchy to Its Foundation
From King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon to King Charles III and Lady Diana, here are the most noteworthy royal divorces in the history of the British monarchy. FEATURES & SCANDALSThe Crown's Only Voluntary 'I Quit': A Look Back at the 1936 Abdication of King Edward VIII
King Edward VIII's 1936 abdication remains the British monarchy's only voluntary 'I quit' moment in nearly 1,200 years. FEATURES & SCANDALSThe Kate Middleton Effect: How to Become a British Royal Princess
Becoming a British royal princess requires more than just a princely proposal, which Kate Middleton effectively mastered. PHOTOSRoyal Customs and Formalities: An Inside Look at Some of the British Monarchy's Annual Traditions
The British monarchy is well-known for its many annual, centuries-old traditions that rarely ever change — here is an inside look at a few of its most memorable customs. PRINCESS DIANA'I Hated Myself': Princess Diana's Mental Health Struggles Nearly Destroyed Her
Diana, Princess of Wales, bravely battled bulimia and depression in an age and institution that ignored such issues. PRINCESS DIANAPrincess Diana's Betrayal: An Inside Look at How Martin Bashir 'Tricked' Late Royal to Grant Him an Interview
A in-depth look at how Martin Bashir tricked Princess Diana into an explosive 1995 interview. THE QUEENRoyal 'Friends and Rivals': An Inside Look at Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret's Complex Relationship
Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with her younger sister, Princess Margaret, was a mixture of friendship and rivalry. THE QUEENQueen Elizabeth's Greatest 'Blunder': Monarch Finally 'Bowed to Pressure' From Her People to Openly Grieve for Princess Diana
Queen Elizabeth II, who owed no human being a bow, did just that at Diana, Princess of Wales' funeral thanks to 'pressure' from her subjects. THE QUEENA Queen in Mourning: Elizabeth II's Bittersweet Farewell to Prince Philip
A look back at how the passing of Prince Philip, after 73 years of marriage, greatly affected Queen Elizabeth II. THE QUEENQueen Elizabeth’s Worst Year: Why 1992 Was Filled With Scandal and Heartache
1992 was a year filled with scandals that left Queen Elizabeth in shock, Her Majesty branded the period as 'annus horribilis’ or the horrible year. THE QUEENOn Royal Duty: The Soldiers and Guards Who Protected Queen Elizabeth II
A closer look at the soldiers and guards who protected the late Queen Elizabeth throughout her record-breaking reign. Latest NewsKate Middleton's Guilty Pleasures Are Surprisingly Relatable
Kate Middleton is a regular girl from Berkshire who just so happened to marry the heir to the British monarchy, and her guilty pleasures show how relatable the princess is. FEATURES & SCANDALSDoomed From the Start: Queen Camilla's First Husband Gave Up 'His Wife for His Prince'
A look back at Queen Camilla's doomed marriage to her first husband, Andrew Parker Bowles. Latest NewsInside Kate Middleton's Affordable and Easy Fitness Routine
Kate Middleton follows a flexible diet plan and an easy home workout routine that can be recreated at home. Latest NewsFrom Mistress to Queen: Camilla's Privileged Life Helped Prepare Her to Woo Prince Charles
Queen Camilla's privileged upbringing put her in the right social circles to woo Prince Charles in the 1970s. THE QUEENBorn to Lead: Young Princess Elizabeth Prepares for Her Future Role as Head of the Armed Forces in Rare Photos
Rare photos show a young Princess Elizabeth preparing for her future role as Queen and Head of the British Armed Forces. PRINCESS DIANAPrincess Diana Eerily Predicted Her Death in a Car Crash Months Before It Happened
A look back at how Diana, Princess of Wales, predicted her death in a car crash ten months before it occurred. THE QUEENWhy Queen Elizabeth Was Reluctant to Hand Over the Throne to Her Eldest Son Charles
Queen Elizabeth was the longest reigning monarch in British history, but Her Majesty struggled with giving King Charles the throne. PRINCESS DIANACamillagate: The Scandal That Helped End Charles and Diana's Marriage
An analysis of 'Camillagate' and how it helped destroy the marriage of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. Latest NewsRevealed: How Kate Middleton Maintains Her Perfect Blowout
Kate Middleton is known for her love of a good blowout, and her secret to the signature look and princess-worthy style is revealed. THE QUEENA Queen Is Crowned: The Unforgettable Pageantry of Elizabeth II's 1953 Coronation
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, which was a once in a generation extravaganza throughout Britain. THE QUEENHow Queen Elizabeth Learned She Was an Important Part of the Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth's childhood was fit for a girl born into the aristocracy, but she wasn't necessarily groomed for her future role as queen. THE QUEENKeeping Calm and Carrying On: The Day Shots Were Fired at Queen Elizabeth II
A look back at the time Queen Elizabeth II kept calm during a potential assassination attempt. THE QUEENWhy Queen Elizabeth Never Attended School
Queen Elizabeth was England's longest reigning monarch, but why did Her Majesty never attend school or receive a formal education? Latest NewsLife Before Royalty: A Look Back at Kate Middleton's Normal Upbringing Before She Met Prince William
A retrospective look at what life was like for Kate, Princess of Wales, before she married Prince William. THE QUEENWhat Secret Items Did Queen Elizabeth Keep in Her Purse?
Queen Elizabeth's secret purse items were revealed — learn about what she kept close to her! PHOTOSKate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth II Shared A Similar Fashion Style: Photos
Kate, Princess of Wales, and the late Queen Elizabeth II shared an uncharacteristically similar fashion style. THE QUEEN10 Historical Facts About Queen Elizabeth's Coronation
Queen Elizabeth's coronation occurred in 1953, and the ceremony continues to hold historical significance. THE QUEEN20 Fun Facts About Queen Elizabeth That Will Surprise You
Queen Elizabeth was England's monarch for over 70 years, and there are 20 fun facts about her life that might shock the public. FEATURES & SCANDALSEat Like a Royal! Culinary Secrets of the British Monarchy Revealed
An inside look at the culinary secrets of members of the British royal family. ROYAL REBELSPrince William and Harry's Wicked Stepmother: How Diana's Sons Truly Feel About Queen Camilla
A look back at how Princes William and Harry truly felt about Prince Charles' marriage to Camilla Parker-Bowles. Latest NewsInside Queen Camilla's Brazen Plot to Destroy Princess Diana
Queen Camilla was a calculated figure in Princess Diana's life, and she plotted against the late Princess of Wales amid her marriage to King Charles. Latest NewsIs Kate Middleton and Prince William's Marriage in Shambles? Inside the Rumored Cheating Scandal
In 2019, cheating rumors began to circulate around Prince William and Kate Middleton, but did their marriage recover from the scandal? FEATURES & SCANDALSPeople’s Princess vs. Future Queen: A Look Back at the Time Diana Finally Confronted Camilla
A look back at the time Diana, Princess of Wales, confronted 'the Rottweiler' Camilla Parker-Bowles. THE QUEENLove at First Sight: Queen Elizabeth II's Instant Attraction to Prince Philip
A look back at the instant attraction and love at first sight between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. PRINCESS DIANAKate Middleton Is Making Diana Proud by Keeping on the Princess of Wales' Legacy
Kate Middleton is officially the Princess of Wales, and she is honoring her predecessor, Princess Diana. FEATURES & SCANDALSTorn Between Two Lovers: An Inside Look at Camilla's Love Triangle With Prince Charles and Andrew Parker Bowles
A look back at the decades-long love triangle between Camilla, Prince Charles and Andrew Parker Bowles. ROYAL REBELSThe Truth Behind Meghan Markle's Feud With Thomas Markle
Meghan Markle and her father, Thomas Markle, had a public fallout after Meghan's engagement to Prince Harry. THE QUEENCooking for a Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II's Food Secrets Revealed
A former royal chef revealed some of Queen Elizabeth II's favorite foods throughout her long reign. PRINCESS DIANAHow King Charles and Queen Camilla Deceived Princess Diana Before Her Tragic Death
King Charles and Queen Camilla worked together to deceived Princess Diana before her wedding day to Charles. FEATURES & SCANDALSIntruder in the Palace: The Morning a Burglar Broke Into the Queen's Bedroom
A look back at the 1982 incident when an intruder broke into Queen Elizabeth II's bedroom at Buckingham Palace.