Monday 13 July 2015

The Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 but continues to carry out an exacting range of duties with Prince Philip. They are ably supported by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and increasingly by Princes William and Harry - the sons of Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales - and William's wife, still affectionately known as Kate Middleton

Royal Family News and Pictures

Queen could get millions to soundproof Windsor Castle from third runway

Windsor Castle would suffer increased noise from a third runway and the Queen could be given millions to soundproof the 900-year-old landmark, according to Whitehall sources

12 Jul 2015

Nigel Cawthorne: Prince Philip's 60-year war with the photographers

Unstoppable Prince Philip goes back to work

Telling a photographer at a Battle of Britain junket to "just take the f---ing picture" is only the latest clash in a long career

10 Jul 2015

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'Take the f-----g picture!' Prince Philip's rant at photographer

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Prince Philip loses his patience with a photographer as he poses with veterans during a Battle of Britain anniversary reception

10 Jul 2015

Battle of Britain fly-past: best pictures of impressive Changing the Guard

The first wave of the RAF flypast, containing three Spitfires and two Hurricaines

Her Majesty, the Duke of Cambridge and other senior Royals watched on as fly-past by four Spitfires, two Hurricanes and four Typhoons took centre stage during an enhanced Changing the Guard

10 Jul 2015

Battle of Britain? 40% of young people don't know what it is

RAF pilots scramble to get airborne at Biggin Hill

Four out of ten young adults are clueless about the Battle of Britain, survey reveals, as the Queen and Royal family prepare to mark its 75th anniversary today

10 Jul 2015

Royal Household will fall in sights of £100m child sex abuse inquiry

There will be no escape from scrutiny for any institution in England and Wales, the head of the inquiry pledges, as she confirms the process will take until 2020

09 Jul 2015

Princess Charlotte christening pictures by Mario Testino released

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son Prince George pose for an official picture after the christening of the latest member of their family, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge

Official photographs of Sunday's christening of Princess Charlotte, taken by Mario Testino, are released by Kensington Palace

09 Jul 2015

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Mega street party on The Mall will celebrate Queen's 90th birthday

The Queen and other members of the Royal family will be joined by 10,000 guests to celebrate her birthday and 63 years of service

09 Jul 2015

Royal harpist who ran off with opera singer is replaced

The Prince of Wales with the new royal harpist Anne Denholm

Hannah Stone is replaced as Prince Charles's official harpist by Anne Denholm

08 Jul 2015

Allison Pearson: Hats off to the Duchess of Cambridge for the christening from heaven

Princess Charlotte's christening went off without a hitch. How does Kate do it

07 Jul 2015

Prince George's cutest moments

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From his first appearance as a newborn to his cheeky toddler antics, here are Prince George of Cambridge's finest moments

07 Jul 2015

Princess Charlotte's christening: Australia baffled by nanny's outfit

Prince George's nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo (in her Norland Nanny Uniform) talks to Queen Elizabeth II as they leave the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate for the Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on July 5, 2015 in King's Lynn

Royal nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo’s traditional uniform leaves Antipodean royal watchers unimpressed

07 Jul 2015

The Queen is not moving to New York

The Queen at the United Nations headquarters in 2010

Reports the Queen had bought a flat at New York's 50 UN Plaza turn out to be a mix up over titles

06 Jul 2015

Prince Charles meets Ashes teams

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The Prince of Wales met the Ashes teams as part of his Wales principality visit

06 Jul 2015

Prince George's £85 christening outfit sells out

The outfit worn by Prince George for his sister's christening is available from Rachel Riley priced at £85

Prince George proves once again that when it comes to fashion, he is every bit as powerful as his mother in shifting product

06 Jul 2015

Princess Charlotte christening: George's look of love

The Duchess of Cambridge carries Princess Charlotte after taking her out of a pram as they arrive for Charlotte's Christening at St. Mary Magdalene Church

Simply by being there, in the paddock by the church of St Mary Magdalene, the 3,500-strong crowd made history

05 Jul 2015

Princess Charlotte christening: Royal baby christened in intimate ceremony - as it happened

Princess Charlotte's godparents: (Clockwise from top left) Laura Fellowes, Sophie Carter, Thomas van Straubenzee, Adam Middleton and James Meade

Follow our live coverage of the christening of Princess Charlotte as the Royal family gathers in Sandringham

05 Jul 2015

Jane Shilling: Solid, non-royal godparents should serve Princess Charlotte well

The Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham

Being a godparent is a heavy responsibility - as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge well know

05 Jul 2015

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Princess Charlotte christening laden with memories of Diana, Princess of Wales

The venue, the godparents and even the music for Princess Charlotte's christening were chosen to evoke memories of her late grandmother Princess Diana

05 Jul 2015

Princess Charlotte christening highlights

Prince William, Kate the Duchess of Cambridge, their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte in a pram arrive for Charlotte's Christening at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham

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Highlights of the christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at St Mary Magdalene church at Sandringham

05 Jul 2015

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Who will be Princess Charlotte's godparents?

Some of the contenders for the role of royal godparents: (Clockwise from top left) Princess Beatrice, Mike Tindall, Princess Eugenie, Peter Philips, Pippa Middleton, Hugh van Cutsem, Laura Lopes and Alicia Fox-Pitt

In pics: The shortlist of contenders for the royal role

05 Jul 2015

Crown Jewels leave London for royal christening

Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The photograph was taken by the Duchess in mid-May at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. (Photographer: The Duchess of Cambridge)

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The Lily Font and royal ewer will be taken from the Tower of London to St Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham for a royal christening with a difference

05 Jul 2015

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