Tourists have slammed an iconic UK landmark, labelling Buckingham Palace as ‘ugly’ and ‘overrated’. Brits may feel put out when they realise that not every holidaymaker visiting London is impressed by the imposing residence. Despite its enormous fame and rich history, ‘Mira H’ was left disappointed when she visited in April 2024, describing it on Tripadvisor as … Read more
On Thursday night, one of King Charles III’s most significant legacies was being celebrated at Casa Cipriani in downtown Manhattan, even though the guest of honor was across the pond. In the months after last year’s coronation, the foundation the king started in 1976 changed its name to the King’s Trust, and for the second … Read more
King Charles III on Tuesday makes his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said they were “very encouraged” by the progress of his treatment. The British head of state and his wife, Queen Camilla, were expected to tour a cancer treatment facility to meet medical specialists and patients. Charles, 75, … Read more
Charles — who only ascended to the throne after the death of his mother in 2022 — first sought treatment for an enlarged prostate in January, with Buckingham Palace announcing the following month that cancer had been detected. In the first substantive update on his health since then, Buckingham Palace said Friday that Charles’ treatment … Read more
Officers and soldiers will be allowed to grow beards — but they must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to specific guidance on what their beards can look like, Carney said. The policy went into effect on Friday to allow those on Easter vacation to immediately start growing out their facial hair. Those going unshaven … Read more
Britain’s head of state King Charles III will attend an Easter Sunday church service, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, in his most high-profile engagement since revealing a cancer diagnosis. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, will attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle – a long-standing annual tradition of Britain’s … Read more
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Fevered social media speculation about her health and whereabouts was heightened after Middleton posted an edited photo with her children on Mother’s Day earlier this month, leading news agencies including Reuters and the Associated Press to issue kill notifications. Despite criticism of the palace’s communications around the furore, Starmer said he wouldn’t recommend Kensington Palace … Read more
The oldest and one of the poshest hotels in London began life as an unexceptional terraced house. Yet since then, royalty, American presidents and many other leading figures from the past two centuries have crossed its threshold. Notably, the then Princess Elizabeth attended as guest of honour at Brown’s Hotel for the regimental tea party of … Read more
Make your house guests feel like royalty – with these insider tips from the former butler to King Charles III. Grant Harrold was butler to the King and Queen Consort between 2005 and 2011, and his client list also includes Prince William, Prince Harry, and the Late Queen Elizabeth II. Here he reveals how to make your … Read more
