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bbc.co.ukCrown Estate spent £400,000 on Forest Lodge before Wales family moved in
A National Audit Office report states the Crown Estate spent nearly £400,000 refurbishing Forest Lodge before the Prince and Princess of Wales took residence in October 2025. The eight-bedroom property is leased for 20 years at an annual rent of £307,200.
bbc.co.ukNAO Report Confirms Royal Property Leases Followed Independent Valuations and Open Market Terms
The NAO report shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received private income from subletting cottages while paying peppercorn rent. It also covers leases for the Prince and Princess of Wales and adjusted rents paid by King Charles.
info.gov.hkNational Audit Office Finds Mix of Commercial and Low-Cost Royal Property Leases
The National Audit Office released its most detailed review of royal property arrangements, showing that some leases used commercial valuations while other senior figures paid little or no rent.
news.sky.comThames Valley Police Examine 2002 Royal Ascot Claim as Part of Prince Andrew Inquiry
Detectives are examining an alleged 2002 encounter at Royal Ascot as part of a wider probe that includes possible sexual misconduct, corruption and fraud. The inquiry follows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s February 2026 arrest on suspicion of passing classified information to Jeffr…
cosmopolitan.comPrincess Eugenie Posts Photos Marking Son Ernest's Third Birthday
Princess Eugenie posted unseen family photographs and a birthday message for her son Ernest, who turned three on 30 May 2026. The post also highlighted the family's upcoming third child.
usmagazine.comDuchy of Cornwall to Sell 20% of Land Holdings and Spend £500m on Communities Over Next Decade
Prince William's estate plans asset sales and community spending over the next decade. The moves follow public scrutiny of royal finances.
BBC NewsPrince Andrew Transferred 30,000 Emails From UK Trade Envoy Role to Buckingham Palace Years Ago
Court documents show an archive of emails about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's financial dealings was delivered to the Lord Chamberlain six years before his arrest. Buckingham Palace and government officials have declined detailed comment while police inquiries continue.
anglotopia.netWindsor Castle Venus Garden Opens to Public July 16
The garden, redesigned over 18 months, will open July 16 through September 13. Entry is included with standard Windsor Castle tickets.
usmagazine.comPrince William Describes Morning School Run on Heart Radio
Prince William discussed the logistics of taking his three children to Lambrook School during a radio interview. He mentioned jam sandwiches, guitar lessons, and sibling disagreements during the drive.
citizen.co.zaKing Misuzulu kaZwelithini to Cover Funeral Costs After Convoy Crash
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will pay for the funeral of a woman killed when his official convoy struck her vehicle. The incident occurred last week on the N2 highway in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The TimesPrince William Says Duchy of Cornwall Is Evolving and Open to Change
Prince William stated the Duchy of Cornwall is changing its approach and must be open to adjustments. He discussed new housing projects and past rental practices during visits last week.
usmagazine.comPrince William Discusses Wife's Recovery and Duchy Duties in Radio Interview
Prince William spoke about his wife's recent overseas engagement and family life during a live radio interview on Heart FM. He also described his visit to the Isles of Scilly and plans to open a new hospital facility.
The BbcPrince William Says Family Relies on Catherine After Her Cancer Treatment
Prince William stated that his family could not manage without his wife Catherine following her first official international trip since her cancer diagnosis. He described her return to duties and discussed her focus on early childhood development.
ForbesBritish Police Expand Inquiry Into Former Prince Andrew Over 2010 Windsor Report
Thames Valley Police said Friday they are assessing reports that a woman was taken to a Windsor address in 2010 for sexual purposes. The update comes alongside an ongoing misconduct-in-public-office investigation tied to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.
New York PostUK Police Seek Witnesses in Inquiry Into Potential Offenses by Former Prince Andrew
British police are appealing for witnesses in an investigation into possible offenses by former Prince Andrew, including sexual misconduct. Thames Valley Police contacted lawyers for a woman who alleges she was taken to a Windsor location in 2010 for sexual purposes.
pakistantoday.com.pkQueen Elizabeth II Private Apartments Open to Public at Holyroodhouse
The Royal Collection Trust opened Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Thursday. The exhibition marks the centenary of her birth and runs for 100 days.
realitytea.comKing Charles Performs on Piano During Northern Ireland Visit
King Charles played the piano on the final day of his visit to Northern Ireland. The performance took place during a public engagement in the region.
nationalpost.comPrince William Visits Cornwall Housing Project in Aston Villa Colors
Prince William toured the Nansledan estate in Cornwall and inspected a new housing initiative for people experiencing homelessness. He also visited the Market Street development, scheduled for completion in 2028.
thesouthafrican.comBritain Releases Files on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Trade Envoy Appointment
The British government released documents showing no formal vetting occurred before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 2001 appointment as trade envoy. The files also reveal Queen Elizabeth II pushed for her son to take the unpaid role promoting British trade.
usmagazine.comEarl Spencer Shares Photos From Arizona Honeymoon
Earl Spencer posted images and video from his honeymoon in Arizona after marrying Cat Jarman in a private ceremony. The couple has shared scenes from horseback rides through desert canyons.
Los Angeles TimesSeagull Droppings Hit King Charles III Suit During Northern Ireland Visit
A seagull dropped waste on King Charles III's suit jacket during a public appearance in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. The king made a light remark about the incident and continued his schedule.
deadline.comKing Charles and Queen Camilla Visit Belfast to Mark Irish Music Festival
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Belfast on their first visit to Northern Ireland this year. The royal couple attended events celebrating the city's hosting of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival and toured local sites.
eonline.comEarl Spencer Marries Professor Cat Jarman in Arizona Ceremony
Charles Spencer, the 62-year-old brother of Princess Diana, married archaeologist Professor Cat Jarman in a private ceremony in Arizona last Friday. The wedding took place three months after Spencer's divorce from his third wife was finalized.
nypost.comPrince William Plans to Sell 20 Percent of Duchy of Cornwall Estate
Prince William plans to sell 20 percent of the Duchy of Cornwall estate over the next ten years. Proceeds will fund housing and environmental projects in five UK regions.
en.antaranews.comKing Charles Meets David Beckham at Chelsea Flower Show
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the Chelsea Flower Show where they met Sir David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh. The event featured a garden co-designed by Sir David Beckham and lifted a ban on garden gnomes for the second time.
usmagazine.comDuchy of Cornwall to Sell 20 Percent of Property Over 10 Years
The Duchy of Cornwall plans to sell 20 percent of its 128,000-acre estate and reinvest the proceeds in housing and environmental projects. The move follows calls for greater focus on social impact in the duchy's operations.
bbc.co.ukPrince of Wales Plans to Sell 20 Percent of Duchy of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales intends to sell about one-fifth of the Duchy of Cornwall estate over the next decade. The move is expected to generate roughly £500 million for investment in housing and environmental projects.
thesouthafrican.comSoldier Dies After Falling From Horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A member of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery died at the scene on Friday evening after falling from a horse following a display at the four-day Royal Windsor Horse Show. King Charles, who had watched the troop perform earlier that day, was shocked and saddened by the news.
bbc.co.ukRod Stewart Congratulates King Charles on US State Visit
Singer Rod Stewart told King Charles he put "that little ratbag" in his place during a conversation at an event marking the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust. The remark referred to President Trump following the monarch’s recent four-day state visit to the United States. The K…
deadline.comKing Charles and Queen Camilla's Horses Win Three Races at York and Newbury
Horses owned by the royal couple won two races at York on the Knavesmire and one at Newbury on Friday. All three runners are trained by John and Thady Gosden. King Charles attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show on the same day as the victories.
abcnews.go.comKing Charles DJs Alongside Idris Elba at Buckingham Palace Garden Party
King Charles took to the DJ decks with Sir Idris Elba during a garden party at Buckingham Palace. The event brought together the monarch and the actor for an unusual musical collaboration. @Independent reported the joint appearance.
theweek.comSovereign Grant to Be Reduced From 2027-28 Following King's Speech Announcement
The Sovereign Grant Bill was announced in the King's Speech in May 2026, paving the way for the first reduction in public funding for the monarchy in years. The current £137.9m grant for 2026-27, the second year of a temporary increase for Buckingham Palace repairs, will be reset…
elle.comThe Princess of Wales Tours Nursery and Hills Near Reggio Emilia on Second Day of Italy Trip
The Princess of Wales toured a nursery and visited the hills near Reggio Emilia during the second day of her trip to Italy. Palace aides described the two-day visit as a significant moment in her recovery after cancer treatment in 2024. The visit marks her continued public engage…
EuronewsDenmark's Former Queen Margrethe, 86, Admitted to Hospital for Observation After Angina
The 86-year-old former monarch was taken to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on 14 May 2026 due to angina and will remain under observation through the weekend. The Royal House of Denmark said she is tired but in good spirits. Margrethe abdicated in January 2024 after a 52-year reign…
ibtimes.co.ukPrince Harry Writes New Statesman Article Addressing Antisemitism in Britain
Prince Harry described the rise in antisemitism as "deeply troubling" and pointed to deadly attacks on Jewish communities in Manchester and London. In the opinion piece published on May 14, 2026, he reflected on his past mistakes and urged opposition to both antisemitism and anti…
BBC NewsPrincess of Wales Visits Italy on First Overseas Trip Since Cancer Treatment
Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrived in Reggio Emilia on May 13, 2026 for a two-day visit focused on early childhood development. The trip marks her first official overseas engagement since completing cancer treatment and announcing her cancer was in remission. Crowds greeted he…
BBC NewsCharity Commission Begins Regulatory Compliance Case Into Anti-Slavery Collective
The Charity Commission has opened a regulatory compliance case into Anti-Slavery Collective, co-founded by Princess Eugenie in 2017, to assess concerns about charitable spending. The move follows earlier media reports of low programme spending relative to income and salaries. The…
foxnews.comSarah Ferguson Faces Potential Legal Costs After Theatre Firm's Collapse
A liquidator's report from May 2026 states that investigators expect to secure a substantial recovery for investors in Gate Ventures, which entered administration in 2020 after losing up to £19 million. Sarah Ferguson, 66, served as executive director of the firm from 2017 to 201…
BBC NewsKing Charles Marks 50th Anniversary of The King's Trust with Gala at Royal Albert Hall
The monarch and a host of celebrities marked five decades of the youth charity at London's Royal Albert Hall on Monday night. Performers including Sir Rod Stewart, Rita Ora and Ruby Turner took the stage while awards recognised young people helped by the organisation. King Charle…
NewsweekBook Claims Sarah Ferguson Had Relationship With Sean Combs
A new edition of a book by Andrew Lownie reports that Sean Combs told associates he had a sexual relationship with Sarah Ferguson that began in 2004. A source close to Ferguson called the account fabricated. The claims appear in extracts from the paperback version of Entitled, se…
nbcnews.com1944 MI5 Report Warned of Possible, but Unrealized, German Airborne Raid Targeting Royals or Churchill
Newly released documents reveal that MI5 and the Air Ministry warned on 20 December 1944 that Germany could drop up to 500 paratroopers to assassinate senior British figures. The alert came days after Hitler's Ardennes offensive. Protective measures were immediately strengthened…
foxnews.comPrince Andrew Expected to Testify Via Video Link in Threatening Behaviour Trial
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted permission to give evidence by videolink in the trial of a man accused of using threatening, abusive or insulting words near his Norfolk home. Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies the charges relating to an incident on 6 May in Wolferton but plea…
usmagazine.comKing Charles Stars in Birthday Tribute Film for David Attenborough
A BBC film released on 8 May 2026 shows King Charles writing a handwritten card for David Attenborough's 100th birthday. The card is delivered to Attenborough's home by a series of animals after a fallen tree blocks a vehicle. The film, titled A Very Special Delivery, marks more…
nypost.comBook Alleges Sarah Ferguson Had Relationship With Sean Combs and Took Eugenie to His Party
A new book by Andrew Lownie reports that Sarah Ferguson had a four-year "friends with benefits" arrangement with Sean "Diddy" Combs that began in 2004. The book states Ferguson took her daughter Princess Eugenie, then 16, to one of Combs' yacht parties. The claims appear in an ex…
The BbcKing Charles Sends Birthday Message to David Attenborough on His 100th Birthday
In a video recorded at Buckingham Palace, King Charles used animals to help deliver a birthday card to Sir David Attenborough marking his 100th birthday. The message was released two hours before publication of the BBC report. The BBC reported the details of the royal greeting.
celebitchy.comPrince William and Kate Attend Buckingham Palace Garden Party
Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 8, 2026. William spoke with a survivor of the 2024 Southport attack and inquired about her knife crime prevention campaign and personal wellbeing. The event recognized public service…
anglotopia.netQueen Camilla Marks Ebony Horse Club’s 30th Anniversary at Badminton Horse Trials
Queen Camilla attended the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire on Friday to mark the Ebony Horse Club's 30th anniversary. She encountered Andrew Parker Bowles during a reception, spent time with young riders from the Brixton-based charity and awarded rosettes after a musica…
BBC NewsSir David Attenborough Turns 100 as Royal Albert Hall Hosts Special Tribute Gala
A star-studded celebration at the Royal Albert Hall marked the naturalist's centenary with a filmed message from King Charles, live performances and an emotional speech from Prince William. Separately, 100 blue morpho butterflies were released by schoolchildren at Stratford Butte…
anglotopia.netQueen Receives Custom Fan Three Years After Coronation
The monarch received a handcrafted fan during a visit to The Fan Museum in Greenwich to open a new Monarchy exhibition. The item, shown in her official coronation portrait, was presented three years after the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The fan incorporates personal…
realitytea.comMan Charged With Approaching Prince Andrew Near Sandringham Estate
Alex Jenkinson, 39, of Stowmarket, Suffolk, was arrested Wednesday evening after approaching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor while he walked his dogs. Police said the man was behaving in an intimidating manner and was in possession of an offensive weapon near Wolferton. Jenkinson has…
ecns.cnPrincess of Wales Launches Early Childhood Development Guide at University of East London
Kate, the Princess of Wales, attended an event on May 6, 2026, to launch "Foundations for Life: A Guide to Social and Emotional Development." The appearance comes days before her first solo international trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis. Kensington Palace announced she will v…
BBC NewsPrincess of Wales to Visit Italy for Early Childhood Education Campaign
The Princess of Wales will travel to Italy next week for her first official overseas engagement in over three years. The solo trip to Reggio Emilia on May 13 and 14 focuses on the city's approach to early years learning. This marks a step in her return to duties after cancer trea…
rte.ieBritain's Princess Eugenie and Husband Jack Brooksbank Expecting Third Child This Summer
Britain's Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank announced they are expecting their third child, due this summer. The couple's two sons, August and Ernest, are excited about the new sibling. King Charles III has been informed and is delighted with the news.
GB NewsPrince and Princess of Wales Release Portrait and Video for Princess Charlotte's 11th Birthday
The Prince and Princess of Wales marked Princess Charlotte's 11th birthday by releasing a new portrait and video. The materials, captured during a family holiday in Cornwall, show the princess engaging in various activities. Kensington Palace shared the items on social media with…
nypost.comKing Charles and Queen Camilla Visit US
King Charles and Queen Camilla completed a tour of the United States, attending events in Washington and New York. Prince Harry, who resides in the U.S., was not invited to the events. The visit highlighted ongoing differences between Harry and the royal family.
thehindu.comKing Charles Concludes Four-Day State Visit to U.S.
King Charles III wrapped up a four-day state visit to the United States, marked by speeches to Congress and events in New York and Virginia. The trip aimed to address tensions in Anglo-American relations, including criticisms from President Donald Trump toward the U.K. Experts no…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKing Charles III Addresses US Congress During State Visit, Meets President Trump
King Charles III delivered a historic speech to a joint session of the US Congress, emphasizing shared history and checks on executive power. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House, attended a state dinner, and engaged with tech leaders. The visit highlights the US…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKing Charles and Queen Camilla Arrive in US for Four-Day State Visit Hosted by President Trump
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit, with two days scheduled in the capital. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump personally greeted the royals at the White House. The visit includes a garden party at the Briti…
upi.comKing Charles and Queen Camilla Proceed with US State Visit After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will continue their planned state visit to the United States starting Monday, despite a shooting incident outside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The attack injured a Secret S…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPrincess of Wales Lays Wreath at Cenotaph During Anzac Day Ceremony
The Princess of Wales participated in a ceremony at The Cenotaph to mark Anzac Day, laying a wreath alongside New Zealand's High Commissioner. Princess Anne attended an earlier dawn service at Wellington Arch. The day commemorates Australian and New Zealand troops who died in con…