Queen Elizabeth II
‘Not all Britons are gearing up for the jubilee’

‘Not all Britons are gearing up for the jubilee’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
18 May 2022
Quiz of The Week: 7 - 13 May

Quiz of The Week: 7 - 13 May
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13 May 2022
‘A confused Conservative Party doesn’t know who they stand for’

‘A confused Conservative Party doesn’t know who they stand for’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
11 May 2022
Black Rod, the crown and a hostage: the strangest traditions of the Queen’s Speech

Black Rod, the crown and a hostage: the strangest traditions of the Queen’s Speech
Rituals surrounding State Opening of Parliament are among the most unusual UK customs
10 May 2022
Fake priest cons his way into Windsor barracks

Fake priest cons his way into Windsor barracks
The intruder joked with officers in their mess before being offered a bed for the night
3 May 2022
How the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated 

How the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated
Planned events to mark royal anniversary include four-day bank holiday in June
29 Apr 2022
What The Palace Papers reveals about the royals

What The Palace Papers reveals about the royals
New tell-all account gives insiders’ views of palace rows and scandals
29 Apr 2022

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‘Prince Harry cannot resist plunging the knife into the Royal Family’

‘Prince Harry cannot resist plunging the knife into the Royal Family’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
21 Apr 2022
Why does the Queen have two birthdays?

Why does the Queen have two birthdays?
The monarch marks her 96th birthday with a ‘mini break’ to Norfolk
21 Apr 2022
Prince Harry, Meghan and the Queen’s Jubilee: ‘a delicate balancing act’

Prince Harry, Meghan and the Queen’s Jubilee: ‘a delicate balancing act’
Commentators fear the Sussexes’ presence could be a ‘PR disaster’ that ‘overshadows’ the celebrations
20 Apr 2022
Prince Andrew escorts the Queen: the start of a royal rehabilitation?

Prince Andrew escorts the Queen: the start of a royal rehabilitation?
Royals face criticism for ‘cynical’ and ‘distasteful’ move at Prince Philip memorial
30 Mar 2022
Prince Philip’s thanksgiving: the order of service

Prince Philip’s thanksgiving: the order of service
Representatives from the Duke of Edinburgh’s charitable causes attended today's remembrance service
29 Mar 2022
Jamaica’s republic plans: what next for the Commonwealth?

Jamaica’s republic plans: what next for the Commonwealth?
The former British colony may become the second Caribbean island to sever relations with British monarchy in four months
25 Mar 2022
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilees

A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilees
This year marks the fourth major anniversary during the Queen’s 70-year reign
25 Mar 2022
How the Queen may be treated for ‘mild’ Covid

How the Queen may be treated for ‘mild’ Covid
Newly approved oral antiviral drugs could aid the monarch’s recovery
21 Feb 2022
The most popular British royals 2022

The most popular British royals 2022
The Queen remains nation’s favourite royal heading into jubilee year
21 Feb 2022
How rich is the Royal Family?

How rich is the Royal Family?
The royal bank account will be dented by Prince Andrew’s multi-million pound sex abuse settlement
17 Feb 2022
Is public money being used for Prince Andrew’s abuse settlement?

Is public money being used for Prince Andrew’s abuse settlement?
MP raises questions over who is paying Duke of York’s multimillion-pound deal
17 Feb 2022
Michael Fawcett: friend to Prince Charles behind cash-for-honours inquiry

Michael Fawcett: friend to Prince Charles behind cash-for-honours inquiry
Former aide so ‘indispensable’ to Prince of Wales that he would ‘squeeze Charles’s toothpaste’
17 Feb 2022
What next for Prince Andrew after sex abuse case settlement?

What next for Prince Andrew after sex abuse case settlement?
Campaigners ask how Duke of York is funding payout to Virginia Roberts Giuffre and ‘substantial donation’ to victims’ rights charity
16 Feb 2022
Will Camilla be queen?

Will Camilla be queen?
Queen Elizabeth has ‘settled an argument that’s been raging for many years’
7 Feb 2022
How the monarchy lost and won public favour over 200 years

How the monarchy lost and won public favour over 200 years
Lessons provided by King George IV still hold today as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne
7 Feb 2022
Accession Day: how the Queen will mark 70 years on the throne

Accession Day: how the Queen will mark 70 years on the throne
6 February marks the beginning of the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
1 Feb 2022
Inside Sandringham: the Queen’s favoured place to mark accession day

Inside Sandringham: the Queen’s favoured place to mark accession day
Her Majesty will stay in Prince Philip’s cottage on the estate for landmark anniversary
27 Jan 2022
The fallout of stripping Prince Andrew’s royal titles

The fallout of stripping Prince Andrew’s royal titles
‘Brutal’ decision rules out return to public life for the duke – and may sound warning to Prince Harry
14 Jan 2022
Rare 50p coins: which are the most valuable?

Rare 50p coins: which are the most valuable?
Commemorative Platinum Jubilee coin reminiscent of other historic designs
6 Jan 2022
‘The delay to Tony Blair’s award could be a royal comment on his botched job’

‘The delay to Tony Blair’s award could be a royal comment on his botched job’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
5 Jan 2022
The most striking news photographs of 2021

The most striking news photographs of 2021
From the Capitol attack to heartbreaking scenes at Kabul airport
27 Dec 2021
The 39 towns competing to be cities

The 39 towns competing to be cities
Queen will approve ‘upgrade’ in status to winning locations next year as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
23 Dec 2021
What is inside the buried Mountbatten diaries?

What is inside the buried Mountbatten diaries?
Historian fighting for release of personal journal and letters censored to protect ‘dignity of the Queen’
19 Nov 2021
Operation London Bridge: what happens when the Queen dies?

Operation London Bridge: what happens when the Queen dies?
The monarch missed yesterday’s Cenotaph ceremony for first time in 22 years
15 Nov 2021
‘Prince Andrew’s defence teeters on the edge of victim blaming – and then plummets right into it’

‘Prince Andrew’s defence teeters on the edge of victim blaming – and then plummets right into it’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
3 Nov 2021
Which Royals might step in to help the Queen?

Which Royals might step in to help the Queen?
Aides reportedly drafting plans to extend ‘elite group’ authorised to deputise for Her Majesty amid health worries
1 Nov 2021
Inside Balmoral: the Queen’s Scottish holiday home

Inside Balmoral: the Queen’s Scottish holiday home
Furnishings in Her Majesty’s ‘surreal’ summer residence include cushion saying ‘It’s good to be Queen’
29 Oct 2021