Royal Christmas Secrets: Mishaps, Ghosts & Bans
As King Charles prepares his Christmas broadcast, we reveal the monarch's festive history: George V's chair collapse, Cromwell's ban, and royal ghost stories. Discover more.
As King Charles prepares his Christmas broadcast, we reveal the monarch's festive history: George V's chair collapse, Cromwell's ban, and royal ghost stories. Discover more.
A subtle detail in the Queen's 2019 Christmas broadcast, the removal of a Sussex family photo, foreshadowed the royal rift and Harry and Meghan's dramatic exit. Discover the inside story.
Discover the fascinating 500-year history of why Brits eat turkey at Christmas, from a Yorkshire trader's voyage to King Henry VIII and Charles Dickens. Uncover the true British origin of this festive staple.
Historians reveal how the beloved carol 'O Come All Ye Faithful' may contain a coded message for Catholic rebels. Discover the festive secrets in the latest podcast episode.
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King Charles reveals his passion for horticulture and occasional mishaps with secateurs in a BBC Radio 4 interview. Discover his royal gardening heritage and sustainability mission. Tune in to 'This Natural Life'.
The Duchess of Sussex shares her festive favourites, from Mariah Carey to Frank Sinatra, in a cosy Instagram video from her Montecito home. Discover her top picks.
King Charles hosts a scaled-back Christmas at Sandringham, excluding Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Discover the guest list, family dilemmas, and the ongoing Epstein fallout.
The Duchess of Sussex reveals her personal holiday playlist and offers a rare, intimate look at her family life in California. Discover her top festive tracks and the latest Archewell rebrand.
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RecommendedThe acclaimed 2021 biopic 'Spencer', starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, is now available to stream for free on Channel 4. Hailed as a masterpiece with a career-defining performance.
Royal expert Jennie Bond reveals how King Charles is using a punishing schedule to shield the Crown from the fallout of Prince Andrew and other scandals, aiming to secure its future for Prince William.
Exclusive analysis of the Court Circular reveals King Charles undertook 532 engagements in 2025, topping the royal workload chart while undergoing weekly cancer treatment. Discover the full rankings.
A new cartoon by Ben Jennings offers a sharp critique of King Charles III's 2025 Christmas broadcast, highlighting themes of monarchy and modern Britain. See the full analysis here.
The Princess of Wales shared heartwarming moments with her children, especially Prince Louis, at her annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey. See the photos.
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RecommendedThe Princess of Wales hosted her annual 'Together At Christmas' carol service at Westminster Abbey, honouring community champions. See the heartwarming royal moments and celebrity attendees.
Kai Trump, granddaughter of Donald Trump, shares an exclusive look at the White House Christmas party, decorations, and a rare family gathering in her latest vlog. See the festive changes.
James Middleton shares how the Princess of Wales guides him as a new father, and reveals his son wears clothes from Prince George, Charlotte, and Louis. Read the full interview.
Prince Andrew faces a grim festive season as the Epstein files resurface, his daughter snubs Christmas plans, and he prepares to move to a 'ramshackle' farmhouse. Read the full exclusive.
King Charles and the Royal Family will spend Christmas Day 2025 at Sandringham House in Norfolk. See rare photos and learn about their festive traditions and notable absences.
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RecommendedThe iconic gates of Buckingham Palace are undergoing a historic restoration to a bronze green colour, forced by paint being rubbed off by thousands of tourists. Discover the royal history behind the change.
A 2024 survey shows 50% of UK adults give stockings, spending £62 each. Discover why this Victorian tradition endures, even for those in their thirties.
After his abdication, King Edward VIII endured a solitary Christmas in 1936 as a terrible house guest at an Austrian castle. Discover the story of royal rudeness and Rothschild resentment.
Queen Camilla praised departing Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman in a heartfelt letter read on their final live show. Read the royal tribute and emotional farewells.
Explore a dramatic week in history from 22-28 December, featuring the Lockerbie bombing, the Marseille hijacking rescue, and the deaths of Princess Diana and Carrie Fisher. Discover the stories that shaped the world.
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RecommendedHelen Coffey explains why she's ditching family obligations for a liberating 'Friendsmas' with friends. Discover why 57% of Brits can't spend the festive period their ideal way.
Princess Beatrice will spend Christmas abroad to avoid her disgraced father Prince Andrew and mother Sarah Ferguson, declining royal festivities at Sandringham and the Royal Lodge.
Stephen Fry made a hilarious joke about Prince William's beloved Aston Villa at the Royal Variety Performance, leaving the Prince of Wales in stitches. Discover the full story and William's long-time football passion.
Princess Beatrice chooses a ski holiday over Christmas with her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in a fresh blow following the Epstein scandal and his eviction from Royal Lodge. Read the full story.
Comedian Jason Manford responds to viewers who criticised his first time hosting the Royal Variety Performance, while the Princess of Wales made a radiant appearance. The show airs tonight on ITV.
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