One of the biggest moments of the year has involved not one, but two British royal family members. As 2024 promises more historical moments from the family, everyone is waiting to see who will and will not attend the traditional Easter church service. Following King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis in February and the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton’s announcement of her cancer diagnosis last week, the royal roster attending the Easter Sunday service has changed. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla, who made history by filling in a royal’s duty at Thursday’s Royal Maundy, will attend…
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Queen Camilla makes history as she assumes a larger role in the monarchy while King Charles undergoes recovery from his recent cancer diagnosis. On Thursday, Camilla became the first consort to fulfill the monarch’s duties at the annual Royal Maundy service at Worcester Cathedral. This service, an annual tradition for the British royal family, commemorates Jesus washing the feet of the Apostles at the Last Supper. During the service, the monarch distributes special Maundy money to local pensioners Charles would have performed the duty, but he announced in a pre-recorded address played at the service that it was with ‘great…
Early on Monday morning, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III received a diagnosis of a form of cancer. The king has been receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate. However, the form of cancer he has is not prostate cancer. What does this news mean for the royal family, the Crown, and the rest of the world? Let’s get into it. King Charles Is Receiving Treatment for His Cancer Source: Chris Jackson/Getty Images King Charles’s form of cancer has not been revealed to the public (via BBC). He will begin “regular treatments” as soon as possible. While the news is…
After stepping away from their royal duties almost four years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are trying to make a life for themselves and their children in California. However, their new lives come with some unforeseen consequences. According to Closer Magazine (via Express), Meghan is “hyper-concerned” about their finances, and is afraid that they might not be able to recover after this major loss. The Manager of Archewell Productions Resigned Source: Archewell Productions One of the major money-makers for Harry and Meghan was their production company, Archewell Productions. Unfortunately, the manager of the company has shockingly handed in his…
While Prince Harry continues to live in the United States with his family after renouncing his royal duties, a new book about the reign of King Charles III revealed that the King would love to have Harry back in the family, but not as a working member. Why is Prince Harry not allowed to return to his role in the royal family? “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy” author has the answer. Why Did Harry and Meghan Step Away From the Royal Family? Source: Paul Grover- WPA Pool/Getty Images In 2021, Prince Harry and…
The British royal family may wear the most famous crown, but they’re far from the only ones with a messy family drama behind the palace doors. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has recently renounced the throne due to health issues. But who is in Denmark’s royal family? Known as the oldest monarchy in Europe, there is a lot of drama surrounding Denmark’s royal family, so let’s get into it! Queen Margrethe Is the Longest Serving Head of State in Europe Source: Wikimedia Commons The ruling family in Denmark has long been under the reign of Queen Margrethe II, who became…
Prince Harry shares a childhood memory riddled with turbulence: a helicopter flight with his father, King Charles, at the helm that left him “terrified.” At the Living Legends of Aviation Awards on Friday, the Daily Mail reports that Harry joked about a vivid childhood memory. The event’s host, John Travolta, asked Harry about his first flight experience, and it was more memorable than most. Prince Harry Jokes About His Father’s Pilot Abilities Source: Chris Jackson/Getty Images The Duke of Sussex joked with the crowd of the 21st annual awards about his experience, saying, “I think I was maybe 7 or…
It’s not every day a priceless artifact is uncovered at your local country club. However, the members in Carlisle, England uncovered a cobbled Roman road, which led to a rich past and some historical finds, including two new Roman statues. What exactly did the members of the Carlisle Cricket Club find, and what do these artifacts mean to the history we thought we knew about the Romans? Let’s get into it. Why Are Archaeologists Digging at the Carlisle Cricket Club? Source: HS2 Ltd/YouTube A team of archaeologists started their dig at the Carlisle Cricket Club after discovering the club’s proximity…
“The Crown” took a few liberties when retelling the modern-day romance between Kate Middleton and Prince William. Netflix’s “The Crown” has caught up with the modern age, focusing on recent romances that sparked pop culture from a decade ago. While “The Crown” has not touched on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s romance and troubles with the royal family and British media, Kate Middleton and Prince William have become the focus of the latest seasons. Since its debut in 2016, “The Crown” tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s life from the 1940s to modern times, featuring many shocking moments such…
After Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Sept. 8, 2023, her son, Charles III, became Britain’s king. King Charles III, formerly known as the Prince of Wales, has worked closely with the public, establishing more than 20 charities over 40 years. However, not everyone is happy with their king. His polling numbers have always been controversial. Why do some Brits oppose King Charles? Can he come back from these polarizing moments in his past? Let’s get into it. The British Public Is Still Sore About Charles’ Affair Source: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images Probably the most obvious reason that…