Royal Family

'To save daughter's reputation': Kate Middleton's parents scrap future business plans after family firm collapses

After facing a major loss due to the pandemic, Kate Middleton's family firm 'Party Pieces' collapsed earlier this year. 

Prince Harry and Meghan ‘divorce’ rumours: Which British royals have called it quits before?

Rumours of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle mulling a separation refuse to die down. Divorce is not uncommon in the British royal family, with several couples choosing to go their own ways than live unhappily ever after

Explained: How important is the Royal Family for British tourism?

While the royal family is certainly associated with the international perception of Britain, this does not tell us whether a reigning royal family is required for tourism

Explained: The many, many controversies of Britain’s King Charles III

From receiving millions of dollars in cash from the Qatar prime minister to shaking hands with dictator Robert Mugabe at the Pope’s funeral, King Charles III has hit headlines for all the wrong reasons many times over the years

Why did Prince Harry jet out of London shortly after King Charles’ coronation?

Many believed Prince Harry’s presence at King Charles’ coronation would be a reconciliation. But it was not meant to be. After being seated in the third row and not invited onto the Buckingham Palace balcony, Harry jetted out of London minutes after the ceremony. Was it because he felt left out?

No uniform, no balcony appearance: How Harry was snubbed at coronation

It will be one of the most talked-about photos of the day. After the coronation, the Royal Family appeared on the famous Buckingham Palace balcony. But Prince Harry was not seen standing next to his father King Charles and his brother Prince William. Why?

'Not my King' protests on Coronation Day: The Brits who want to dump the monarchy

Hours before the ceremony for King Charles’ coronation began, the police in London arrested five members of Republic, including its chief Graham Smith, for carrying out ‘Not my King’ protests. The group has long been demanding that Britain dump the monarchy and move to being a republic

King Charles III's Coronation: From procession to enthronment, a guide to the historic ceremony

The day begins at 10:20 am (3 pm IST) with the 'King's Procession' — a two-kilometre journey from Buckingham Palace in central London to Westminster Abbey. Charles and Camilla will appear on the balcony at about 2:15 pm (7 pm IST) to greet the crowd and watch a Royal Air Force fly-past

Ditching the Monarchy: How King Charles’ grip over the Commonwealth nation is slowly slipping away

King Charles will be coronated on 6 May amid much pomp and pageantry. However, it’s not all good news for Britain’s royal family. The 74-year-old, who is also the head of state for 14 other Commonwealth nations, has to contend with several of them wanting to ditch the monarchy and become a republic

What is the Star of Africa set in King Charles' royal sceptre? Why are South Africans demanding its return?

Officially known as Cullinan I, the Star of Africa is the centrepiece of the royal sceptre King Charles will hold during the coronation. The world’s second-largest colourless cut diamond, discovered in South Africa’s Pretoria in 1905, was handed over to the Royal Family