With King Charles III recently being diagnosed with cancer, this has made room for a lot of public speculation. One bit of speculation that has risen since the news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis is whether he will abdicate, and what this could mean for the monarchy. King Charles Has Stepped Back from Royal Duties Source: White House/Wikimedia Commons Following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis, it was also revealed that he will be stepping back from his royal duties and engagements, as reported by The Independent. In his place, it is expected that other members of the royal family…
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With the recent revelations of Princess Catherine’s stay in the hospital and King Charles III having been diagnosed with a form of cancer, this is seemingly the most open Buckingham Palace has ever been regarding the royal family’s health. However, there have been many times throughout the history of the monarchy where the royal family has tried (and failed) to keep their health issues out of the limelight. King Charles III’s Scary Polo Incident Source: Tyle/Wikimedia Commons When he was still a prince, King Charles III was out playing polo with Princes William and Harry, when he had what Buckingham…
Archaeologists have recently discovered a “sensational” piece of medieval armor near a castle based in Switzerland. The piece of armor is said to be from the 14th century and has been dubbed as one of the best preserved pieces of its kind. The Armored Gauntlet Is “Well-Preserved” Source: Battlefield Archaeology Research Team/Facebook Given that the piece of armor is over 600 years old, archaeologists have stated that it has been incredibly preserved, as quoted in Smithsonian Magazine. It is believed to have been worn by a medieval soldier or knight and despite needing a bit of reconstruction, most of the…
Before her death in September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was widely regarded for how good she looked at the age of 96. A lot of this is down to the products she used regularly, with all of the companies being given a Royal Warrant, which indicated that they regularly supplied her with her favorite products. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Source: Elizabeth Arden/YouTube According to Best Products, Queen Elizabeth had radiant skin, and one of the reasons behind this was the cream that she used. She used this day and night, and with its petroleum and vitamin E extracts, it…
With the drama “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” having graced our screens at the end of January 2024, this has led to many questions as to who the swans are. With the likes of Babe Paley and Lee Radziwill being just some of Truman Capote’s swans, there are questions as to what it took to be a swan and why most of the swans fell out with Capote. Truman Capote Was a Writer Source: Eric Koch/Wikimedia Commons Capote is most famed for being the writer of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and worked as a novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor, according to…
Most royals are busy with their social endeavors and appointments, another aspect of their life that is regularly looked into is their fashion sense. While Princess Catherine has often been praised for many of her outfits, there have also been a few occasions where her outfits haven’t quite hit the mark. Katherine Hooker’s Tweed Fail Source: Daily News/YouTube Before becoming an official member of the royal family, Catherine was still invited to some royal events and took center stage in the press. During a 2007 visit to the Cheltenham races, Catherine opted for a green tweed outfit from designer Katherine…
While many will be familiar with the royal family and its various members, there are other relatives close to the royal family that people won’t be aware of. Two of these family members are Princess Diana’s twin nieces, Lady Amelia and Eliza Spencer, who you may not know. Princess Diana’s Brother Is Their Dad Source: EdwardX/Wikimedia Commons Princess Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer 9th Earl Spencer, is the father to Amelia and Eliza. He had the twin sisters with his ex-wife Victoria Lockwood in July 1992, with the pair being close to their cousins, Princes William and Harry, as they…
While many things come with being a member of the royal family, such as meeting state leaders from all over the world and meeting members of the public, there are dressier moments that come with it as well. The British royal family owns a pretty extensive number of tiaras that cost more than most people’s houses. Greville Emerald Kokoschnik Tiara Source: The Royal Family/YouTube Probably the most expensive tiara the royal family owns, the Greville Emerald Kokoschnik Tiara has been in the family for over eight decades! It was given to the Queen Mother in 1943 and was said to…