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Families can be complicated at the best of times, but add a pinch of royalty and a sprinkling of money, and those complications can have a damaging ripple effect. For the royal family, one big problem comes in the shape of Prince Andrew. And, no matter how hard they try to make him disappear, he often seems to find a way back into the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons. Now, the King is desperate to kick his younger brother out of Royal Lodge and cut off his allowance. And, while most people would agree with Charles’ actions, there are two who have become collateral damage – Prince Andrew’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Is it finally time for them to cut ties with their disgraced dad? Also this month,…

It was a four-day trip to South Africa for William to present the fifth year of his Earthshot Awards – the now globally celebrated prize for young entrepreneurs that’s quickly become one of the world’s most prestigious awards in environmental innovation. Perfectly attired for the ‘green carpet’ in his secondhand Prince of Wales houndstooth jacket and biodegradable sneakers, William seemed incredibly at ease. The focus was on Africa, with more than 400 African-led projects nominated for this year’s awards and another 350 linked to the continent. The prince announced five winners at the Earthshot Prize Dome – a purpose-built venue, designed and engineered in South Africa, that is then dismantled, moved and used again. Each winner was awarded AU$2 million for their environmental innovations. The event is now referred to…

FLOATY, LIGHTWEIGHT LAYERS OFFER AN EASY, BREEZY ENSEMBLE TO SUIT ANY SUMMER OCCASION. QUEEN CAMILLA LOOKS COOL, COMFY & SUPER STYLISH! WHITE ALWAYS OFFERS A FRESH, CRISP FINISH IN SUMMER. WE LOVE QUEEN MARY’S SUNNY TAKE WITH SPLASHES OF YELLOW PRINT IN THIS SOFT CHIFFON BLOUSE. SHIRT DRESSES ARE A TIMELESS CLASSIC FOR ANY OCCASION. A SIMPLE SWITCH BETWEEN ESPADRILLES & PUMPS INSTANTLY TRANSFORMS THIS FLATTERING STYLE. After a busy year, there’s nothing better than leaning into the holiday season. But you needn’t sacrifice style when embracing this holiday period – there’s an array of summer dresses, shorts and skirts to ensure you’re always looking your absolute finest.…

Prince William might well have declared that he favours a small ‘r’ monarchy, whereby he demystifies the institution and makes it more accessible to younger generations (see our story on page 20), but there are also strong signs he will continue to take a big ‘F’ approach to his role. Having struggled through a ‘brutally’ challenging 2024, the heir to the British throne knows more than ever before that protecting and nurturing his family is paramount – and that a ‘Family First’ or ‘Big F’ ethos is key. As the Prince and Princess of Wales embark on a new year after 12 months of deep fear and concern, it’s clear there has been extensive soul-searching as to what matters to them both. While the Crown is William’s destiny and life…

SOPHIE’S BEEN BUSY Cakes, test tubes, embroidery… the Duchess of Edinburgh has had a busy month! Sophie helped with needlework during a visit to the Feel Good Inside and Out Project outside London. Wearing a striking AU$6000 leather midi dress from the brand Loewe, and with her long hair curled, the duchess also showed off her cooking skills. In her role as patron of the charity Wellbeing of Women, Sophie, 59, warmly greeted their president, Sir Marcus Setchell. Sir Marcus was the former surgeon and gynaecologist to the late Queen Elizabeth – and was also Sophie’s doctor for the birth of her first child, Louise, which became a medical emergency after the duchess lost a large amount of blood. CAMILLA’S HEARTBREAK Queen Camilla’s rescue dog, Beth, has had to be…

Ever since the ‘Marius affair’ broke, the Norwegian royals have been in damage control – with recent events and arrests sending shock waves through the country. On 4 August the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit was arrested and charged with violence against his then-girlfriend. Following the arrest, Marius Borg Høiby – who is Mette-Marrit’s son from her previous relationship, but who has been raised by Crown Prince Haakon as his own – released a statement via his lawyer. ‘Last weekend something happened that should never have happened. I committed bodily harm and destroyed objects in an apartment in the intoxication of alcohol and cocaine after an argument,’ he said. ‘I have several mental disorders which mean that throughout my upbringing and adult life, I have had, and still have,…

As we tend to up our self-care sessions at the beginning of the New Year (they don’t say ‘New Year, new you’ for no reason!) what better way to get in some rest and relaxation than with a spa treatment? For some inspiration for your next visit to the salon/spa/sauna, here are some treatments that are loved by the royal set. 1 Bee’s knees Did someone say Queen Bee? Princess Catherine famously dabbles in the ultra-exclusive Bee Venom Facial from Facialist Deborah Lee. With only 500 of these masks made each year, they contain the rarest queen bee venom which tricks your skin into thinking it’s been stung by a bee. While this might not sound desirable, these painless treatments trigger a wound-healing response to prompt collagen and elastin production.…

The ugly conclusion to the marriage of Crown Prince Leka II of Albania and Princess Elia Zaharia saw the couple split in early 2024 amid torrid allegations of domestic violence, restraining orders and a monitored custody arrangement over their young daughter, Princess Geraldine. It’s a sad and unseemly end to a royal marriage and seems a world away from the lavish wedding that was held eight years ago at the royal palace in Tirana. At that time the prince and the actress tied the knot in front of esteemed guests and European royalty, including Queen Sofia of Spain, and King Charles III’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent. This marital split is just the latest strange chapter for the Albanian royals, whose history is steeped in controversy. But, in a rare…

THREE KINDRED KINGS King Frederik of Denmark was overjoyed to welcome his fellow monarch and friend King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands for a two-day visit. The Dutch royal was in Denmark to discuss green initiatives and sustainability. During his trip, he toured Topsoe – a power plant that transforms renewable resources into fuel. The pair then attended a conference in Copenhagen, where King Willem-Alexander gave a speech. He then travelled to Norway, for environmental talks with Crown Prince Haakon. The last stop on the programme was a guided tour of Oslo’s port in the electric charter boat Brisen. The friendly royals all seemed to thoroughly enjoy each other’s company – while also discussing the very serious topic of climate change! ‘DEEPLY GRATEFUL’ GURU After a lavish three-day wedding in October,…

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As the world watches the ongoing stoush between King Charles and Prince Andrew, over Andrew’s refusal to vacate his long-term family home, spare a thought for two others who have been caught in the crossfire. That is, the Duke of York’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Singing star James Blunt has reportedly told friends that his pals Beatrice and Eugenie have had a ‘rough ride’ in recent years and don’t deserve it. The King cut off Andrew’s $AU2 million yearly allowance and stopped paying his personal security bill of $AU6 million back in August – in an effort to ‘smoke him out’ of the grand 30-room Royal Lodge. It was thought Andrew would be forced to leave, bringing an end to the royal stand-off. Royal Lodge is on the Windsor…

Tom Parker Bowles is an award-winning British food writer, restaurant critic for The Mail on Sunday and a regular guest judge on the BBC’s MasterChef. He is also the son of Queen Camilla, and godson of King Charles III. So, he knows a thing or two about food and royalty. From breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners, to coronations, teatimes and state banquets, Tom’s new book, Cooking and the Crown, explores 200 years of British royal food. With step-by-step recipes for everything from the Birkhall ginger cake, Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite curry and the Balmoral Scotch broth, this is an everyday kitchen cookbook that’s also stuffed full of delicious anecdotes, delectable titbits and nuggets of royal history. TEATIME Queen Victoria, according to a courtier, had a ‘strong weakness for afternoon tea’.…

In the history of European royalty, few figures embody resilience and dedication as profoundly as the former Queen of Spain. The recently released documentary Royals: Queen Sofia of Spain delves into the life and legacy of this remarkable woman, tracing her evolution from a young Greek princess to a beloved Queen Consort at the heart of Spain’s monarchy. In this biography, produced by Spanish publication HOLA!, viewers will ‘learn about the most important chapters of the exciting life of the mother of King Felipe VI. Great-granddaughter, granddaughter, daughter, wife and sister of kings, Queen Sofia is related to the reigning houses of Europe, and her destiny was written from birth.’ The daughter of King Paul of Greece and Queen Frederica, Sofia was born on 2 November 1938 in Athens. In…

Japan’s royal family host a New Year reception at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo – to which tiaras are a must-wear! The annual event offers royal watchers a glimpse of some of the sparklers from the Japanese royal family’s impressive collection. Let’s take a look at the most recognisable and historically renowned of them. Meiji Tiara This grand diamond scroll tiara is the most significant in the imperial collection and is reserved for the exclusive use of the Empress. The Meiji Tiara was created in the late 19th century, during the reign of Emperor Meiji and was first worn by his consort, Empress Haruko. The tiara can be worn on its own or customised, either with a set of large round diamond ‘toppers’ or a set of diamond star toppers.…

The Princess Royal, now 74, is famously stepping out in clothes she first wore in her twenties. As well as the astonishing fact that her svelte figure hasn’t changed at all in that time, Anne’s outfits always feel bang up-to-date, with new accessories, reworked sleeves or hemlines, and modern twists. The reclusive adviser who styles the princess’ remarkable recyclable wardrobe has recently been honoured with a King’s birthday medal. Veronica Cain, Anne’s live-in dresser, was listed in the King’s birthday honours roll – with a Bar to add to her existing Royal Victorian Order medal. Veronica has dressed the Princess Royal since the 1990s. And she’s managed to cultivate Anne’s unique style in a way that, today, is resonating with new generations. By blending timelessness with modern trends, Veronica has…

17 SEPTEMBER 2013 On 17 September 2013 Prince Félix, 29, fourth in line to the Luxembourg throne, wed his German sweetheart in a civil ceremony at the lush Villa Rothschild Kempinski in Konigstein. Claire Lademacher, 28, the daughter of a telecomms multi-millionaire, first met her handsome prince at a boarding school in Switzerland – but it was after she went on to gain a PhD in bioethics that romance really blossomed. For their civil wedding Claire wore a simple knee-length white woollen crepe ensemble by Flemish designer Jan Taminiau. The couple drove away in a cute BMW (Isetta) 300 ‘bubble car’. Four days later they wed again, this time in a religious ceremony, with the bride dressed in a long-sleeved Elie Saab haute couture silk gown embroidered with lace, pearls…

History ANATOMY OF A FALL Picture the scene. It’s 1559 and, at Whitehall Palace, England’s newly crowned Queen Elizabeth I – the vivacious, red-headed daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn – is dancing with Robert Dudley, the very definition of a dashing young lord. At 26 (a year older than Elizabeth), Lord Robert is tall, handsome and charismatic, with flashing dark eyes. One historian described him as ‘all soft words and whirlwind charm’. Elizabeth’s nickname for Robert is ‘Eyes’, and she draws a pair of large googly eyes on her letters to him. Elizabeth and Robert were childhood pals and had much in common. Both had a parent who was beheaded for treason, and both narrowly avoided the block themselves after being imprisoned in the Tower of London…