When the touchy-feely Shah of Persia came to visit Queen Victoria – and barbecued lamb dinners on the Palace carpet. (But they became good friends, all the same!) Read more
From vulnerable child brides to steely politicians and machinating murderesses, there have been only TEN Princesses of Wales. But, boy, have they made a difference! CHRISTOPHER WILSON ranks them through history… Read more
Sandringham House is filled with the spirit of the King’s gentle – and very English – grandfather, George VI, writes HUGO VICKERS. No wonder Charles has gone there to recuperate… Read more
How the sudden death of a King shocked the British nation on this day – and brought a young Queen Elizabeth to the throne Read more
The A-Z of fashion designers that royal women turn to when they REALLY want a regal look. (And, yes, we have Y and Z!) By ELIZA SCARBOROUGH Read more
A face flannel contest… decorated coat hangers… and a Cutty Sark made from crustaceans – the strange joys of Queen Elizabeth’s annual visit to the Sandringham Women’s Institute Read more
King Frederik’s most personal revelations from new book: Danish monarch glosses over affair rumours by revealing he’s reached ‘stable point’ with Queen Mary and delves into complicated relationship with ‘patriarchal’ father Prince Henrik Read more
Margrethe of Denmark’s abdication was ‘damage control’ and a ‘strategic move’ to make her daughter-in-law Queen and avoid ‘Mary divorcing Frederik’ following ‘affair’ rumours, claims royal expert Read more
The heir and spare who CAN get on! New King Frederik of Denmark proves brother Prince Joachim is a key part of the monarchy by including him in first official engagement with Queen Mary – after family feud over titles Read more
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark visit parliament on first day in new position and are joined by Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim in a sign all feuds have thawed Read more