Queen Elizabeth II
Inside the Royals’ traditional Christmas residence

Inside the Royals’ traditional Christmas residence
The family usually congregate at the Norfolk country retreat - but Covid means plans have changed
18 Dec 2020
Crown Estate revenues to be ‘significantly down’ next year

Crown Estate revenues to be ‘significantly down’ next year
Queen’s business announces big profit but value of portfolio drops by £550m as Covid crisis takes toll
21 Sep 2020
Royals to ‘scrutinise’ Harry and Meghan’s $150m Netflix deal

Royals to ‘scrutinise’ Harry and Meghan’s $150m Netflix deal
Duke and Duchess of Sussex have inked agreement to produce documentaries and films for the streaming service
4 Sep 2020
Prince Andrew visits Queen for Epstein ‘crisis talks’

Prince Andrew visits Queen for Epstein ‘crisis talks’
Duke of York met with his mother at Balmoral Castle in Scotland
3 Sep 2020
Will Camilla ever be queen?

Will Camilla ever be queen?
Jewellery experts value Duchess of Cornwall’s engagement ring at staggering £78,000
4 Aug 2020
Prince Andrew missing from Beatrice wedding pictures

Prince Andrew missing from Beatrice wedding pictures
Duke of York facing calls to speak to US investigators over links to late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
20 Jul 2020
Gough Whitlam: did the Queen dismiss Australia’s PM?

Gough Whitlam: did the Queen dismiss Australia’s PM?
Newly released letters reveal Palace’s role in one of the most sensational political events in Australian history
14 Jul 2020

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Queen letting Johnson exercise in Buckingham Palace grounds

Queen letting Johnson exercise in Buckingham Palace grounds
Prime minister focused on fitness after being hospitalised with Covid-19
27 May 2020
Why the Queen has two birthdays

Why the Queen has two birthdays
Buckingham Palace announces cancellation of festivities amid pandemic
20 Apr 2020
Praise for Queen’s historic coronavirus speech

Praise for Queen’s historic coronavirus speech
Monarch is praised for giving comfort to the nation in historic speech
6 Apr 2020
Queen’s coronavirus message: what did she say?

Queen’s coronavirus message: what did she say?
Monarch tells British public to combine efforts to achieve a common goal
20 Mar 2020
A history of royal divorces

A history of royal divorces
The monarchy has a patchy record when it comes to successful marriages
18 Feb 2020
Why Peter and Autumn Phillips are parting ways

Why Peter and Autumn Phillips are parting ways
Queen’s grandson and his wife are to divorce after 12 years
11 Feb 2020
The most popular British royals in 2020

The most popular British royals in 2020
Harry and Meghan’s popularity sinks, but millennials back the couple
6 Feb 2020
A guide to the Royal Family tree

A guide to the Royal Family tree
The monarchy is under huge strain as Prince Harry and Meghan break away
22 Jan 2020
Queen gives Harry and Meghan her blessing - reaction

Queen gives Harry and Meghan her blessing - reaction
Period of transition agreed as couple seek to step back a senior royals
14 Jan 2020
Royal ‘crisis summit’: what we know so far

Royal ‘crisis summit’: what we know so far
Senior royals gathering at Sandringham to discuss Harry and Meghan’s future
13 Jan 2020
Instant Opinion: Black Britons ‘know why Meghan wants out’

Instant Opinion: Black Britons ‘know why Meghan wants out’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 10 January
10 Jan 2020
Christmas messages: what the Queen, Johnson and Corbyn say

Christmas messages: what the Queen, Johnson and Corbyn say
Her Majesty speaks of a ‘bumpy’ 12 months while party leaders applaud NHS workers
24 Dec 2019
The Week’s biggest stories of 2019

The Week’s biggest stories of 2019
From Brexit and Boris to royals and rebellion
20 Dec 2019
The strange traditions of the Queen's Speech

The strange traditions of the Queen's Speech
Rituals surrounding State Opening of Parliament are among strangest of the UK’s many unusual customs
19 Dec 2019
Is the Queen a feminist?

Is the Queen a feminist?
The Crown star Olivia Colman sparks debate after ‘falling in love’ with Her Majesty
12 Nov 2019
Campaigners celebrate as the Queen goes fur free

Campaigners celebrate as the Queen goes fur free
Dresser reveals that Her Majesty will use faux fur in future outfits
6 Nov 2019
Can the Queen sack Prime Minister Boris Johnson?

Can the Queen sack Prime Minister Boris Johnson?
Tory leader will reportedly ‘dare’ the monarch to fire him if he loses vote of no confidence
7 Oct 2019
Why everyone’s talking about Angela Kelly

Why everyone’s talking about Angela Kelly
The Queen’s controversial right-hand woman is publishing book about her time at the Palace
24 Sep 2019
John Humphrys: eight of his most memorable moments

John Humphrys: eight of his most memorable moments
The veteran broadcaster has hosted his last episode of the flagship show after 32 years
19 Sep 2019
What world leaders think of Donald Trump

What world leaders think of Donald Trump
Dalai Lama says US president suffers from ‘lack of moral principle’
27 Jun 2019
What the Queen did in the Second World War

What the Queen did in the Second World War
Donald Trump thanks Elizabeth II for her service during the global conflict
5 Jun 2019
Donald Trump’s state visit: the best pictures

Donald Trump’s state visit: the best pictures
First handshake with the Queen raises eyebrows as US president appears to ‘fist bump’ monarch
4 Jun 2019
What the US is saying about Donald Trump’s state visit

What the US is saying about Donald Trump’s state visit
Fox News presenter claims UK could learn valuable lesson from the president
4 Jun 2019
State banquet and angry tweets on day one of Trump visit

State banquet and angry tweets on day one of Trump visit
US President dines with the Queen and attacks Sadiq Khan as he arrives in UK
4 Jun 2019
Royal protocol: the dos and don’ts for meeting the Queen

Royal protocol: the dos and don’ts for meeting the Queen
From when to curtsey to why shellfish is a no-no
3 Jun 2019
Donald Trump accused of interfering in British politics

Donald Trump accused of interfering in British politics
As the US president touches down for state visit, his comments on Brexit and the Tory leadership race risk diplomatic spat
3 Jun 2019
How to watch Trooping the Colour 2019

How to watch Trooping the Colour 2019
The centuries-old tradition is one of the most spectacular events of the royal calendar
30 May 2019