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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.

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.

Aristocrat refuses to stand for judge in baby death trial

Wealthy runaway Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon refused to stand for the judge and remained silent in the dock as their manslaughter trial continues at the Old Bailey. The couple are accused of causing the death of their newborn daughter, Vic

Aristocrat's daughter guilty in baby death case

Wealthy heiress Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon have been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter and perverting the course of justice following the death of their newborn daughter during months off-grid living.

The Party Girls: Scandalous Mitford Sisters Play Review

A scintillating new play, 'The Party Girls', delves into the tumultuous lives of the legendary Mitford sisters, exploring their infamous political divides, romantic entanglements, and the glittering yet dark world of 1930s aristocracy at Canterbury's Marl

Duchess of Kent's Battle With 'Imperious' Mother-in-Law

The remarkable story of how Katharine, Duchess of Kent, navigated the complexities of royal life and overcame the disdain of her formidable mother-in-law, Princess Marina, who questioned her 'dubious pedigree'.

Duchess of Kent's Glamorous Grandchildren Revealed

Explore the fascinating lives of the Duchess of Kent's glamorous grandchildren, including fashion icon Lady Amelia Windsor and her eclectic, high-achieving cousins forging their own paths far from the traditional royal spotlight.

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