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Bute Dynasty: Johnny Dumfries' Heirs Forge New Paths

Discover how the late Johnny Dumfries' children and stepchildren are embracing their unconventional inheritance while carving distinctive lives far from traditional aristocracy. Explore their surprising careers and public personas.

Earl's Daughter Finds Love at Glastonbury Festival

Exclusive: Lady Mae Wellesley, daughter of the Earl of Cowley, reveals her whirlwind romance with musician Tom Fender began at Britain's iconic music festival. The aristocratic couple shares their love story and future plans.

Fackham Hall: Downton Abbey Spoof Trailer Arrives

The uproarious trailer for Fackham Hall has arrived, delivering a brilliant parody of Downton Abbey with aristocratic mishaps and period drama satire that will have audiences in stitches.

Lady Annabel Goldsmith: Society Icon Dies at 91

Discover the remarkable story of Lady Annabel Goldsmith, from London socialite to environmental campaigner, whose life intertwined with aristocracy, tragedy, and the founding of an iconic nightclub.

Royal pearl tiara sells for £189,000 at auction

A magnificent pearl and diamond tiara worn by generations of aristocratic women at royal occasions fetches nearly £200,000 at auction, marking a significant moment in British jewellery history.

Tatler Reveals Britain's Most Eligible Singles 2024

Discover the exclusive list of Britain's most desirable singles as Tatler unveils its prestigious Black Book for 2024, featuring aristocrats, entrepreneurs and society stars seeking romance.

Couple find mysterious hidden room in 1930s home

A Midlands couple renovating their 1930s home uncovered a mysterious hidden room with strange markings and unexplained features that has left them completely baffled about its original purpose.

Lady Annabel Goldsmith Dies Aged 94

The British aristocracy mourns as Lady Annabel Goldsmith, prominent socialite and mother to eight children including financier Ben Goldsmith, passes away at 94 after a brief illness.

Belvoir Castle baby dispute leaves Duchess in tears

Exclusive: The Dowager Duchess of Rutland and her daughter-in-law were reduced to tears during an emotional confrontation about the Duchess's relationship with her newborn granddaughter at historic Belvoir Castle.

Aristocrat's £80m wine fraud exposed in US court

James Wellesley, a descendant of the Duke of Wellington, faces decades in prison after orchestrating one of the most sophisticated wine investment scams in history, defrauding investors of millions.

Duke of Marlborough faces speeding trial

Charles James Spencer-Churchill, the 12th Duke of Marlborough, stands accused of exceeding a 30mph limit in Woodstock. The high-profile case continues at Oxford Magistrates' Court.

Kate's family friend cut off after school slur

A close family friend of the Princess of Wales has been ostracised after making a controversial remark about her former school, Marlborough College, sparking a royal falling-out.

Real-life muses for Jilly Cooper's Rupert Campbell-Black

Discover the fascinating aristocratic figures from British high society, including Queen Camilla's former husband Andrew Parker Bowles, who served as muses for Jilly Cooper's legendary literary character Rupert Campbell-Black.

Claudia Winkleman's Famous Family & Royal Connections

Discover the surprising aristocratic background and celebrity connections that make Claudia Winkleman one of Britain's most well-connected television personalities beyond her Strictly Come Dancing fame.

Daphne Guinness: The burden and beauty of dynasty

Daphne Guinness opens up about the complex reality of inheriting one of Britain's most famous surnames - from the weight of expectation to finding liberation through creativity and fashion.

Netflix Documents Scandalous Guinness Dynasty

Dive into the intoxicating world of power, politics, and unparalleled wealth as Netflix prepares a major documentary series on the secretive Guinness family, the brewing dynasty with a legacy far richer than their famous stout.

Marquess of Ailesbury fined for driving without a licence

Lord Ailesbury, a hereditary peer, has been convicted and fined for driving without a valid licence after being caught speeding. The 71-year-old aristocrat failed to produce his documents following a speeding offence in his Mercedes.

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