Saturday 04 June 2011

The Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 and her reign has witnessed unprecedented scrutiny of the monarch's role and her family's private life. Her son, Prince Charles has brought up the latest generation of royals, Princes William and Harry, alone following the tragic death of their mother, Diana.

Royal Family news latest

The romances of young Prince Philip

As the Duke of Edinburgh turns 90, his biographer Philip Eade, tells the full story of his turbulent early years - and, in the first part of our exclusive serialisation, reveals the glamorous girls he became entangled with before Elizabeth.

04 Jun 2011

'Ethical’ charity has to sack staff after the Prince of Wales resigns

The Prince of Wales said he had resigned with 'severe regret’ as president of a charity he had set up to foster 'responsible behaviour' by multinational companies.

04 Jun 2011

Seedy Hugh Grant shares love with Max Mosley

Hugh Grant, who was arrested for a 'public misdemeanour' in his car with a prostitute, has spoken of his shared interest with Max Mosley, a devotee of sado-masochism.

04 Jun 2011

Take a tour around Kate's childhood home

Estate Agent Dudley Singleton, takes a tour around the Middleton family's former home in Berkshire on the day it was sold at auction.

03 Jun 2011

Queen visits Isles of Scilly

The Queen meeting students from Cashel Community School during her state visit to Ireland

May-pole dancers and choristers greeted the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on their first visit to the Isles of Scilly in 44 years.

03 Jun 2011

The pageantry, glamour and celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

The lighting of 2,012 beacons, a televised concert inside Buckingham Palace and a 1,000 strong flotilla on the River Thames are among the highlights of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

02 Jun 2011

Princess Eugenie: orthopaedic surgeons saved me from curved spine

Princess Eugenie has described how surgeons at a world-class orthopaedic hospital saved her from developing a curved spine.

02 Jun 2011

Street parties to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Neighbours encouraged to lunch together as part of extensive Buckingham Palace's plans for next year's Diamond Jubilee.

02 Jun 2011

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Buckingham Palace releases details

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be marked with grassroots community celebrations and national set-piece events, Buckingham Palace announced today.

02 Jun 2011

William and Kate 'parasites' says Canadian politician

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been described as "parasites" and compared with circus performers by a Canadian politician ahead of their forthcoming tour of the country.

02 Jun 2011

Marriage is a relaxed affair for Camilla’s nephew Ben Elliot

Ben Elliot, the nephew of the Duchess of Cornwall, is happy to leave his fiancee, Mary-Clare Winwood. to organise their wedding.

01 Jun 2011

Prince calls for Fifa election to be postponed

Duke of Cambridge backs calls by FA to postpone Fifa presidential election amid concerns over corruption allegations.

31 May 2011

Royal couple's first public visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen to attend a gala dinner in aid of a children’s charity as their first public engagement together as a married couple.

31 May 2011

William and Kate cover Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair's July cover showcases a never-before-seen photo taken by Mario Testino.

31 May 2011

Duchess of Cornwall at Hay

The Hay Festival is a royal engagement close to the Duchess’s heart.

31 May 2011

Pippa enjoys the tennis in France

While the Duchess of Cambridge spends time at home in Anglesey preparing for her first royal tour, her sister Pippa Middleton took time out to enjoy the tennis in Paris.

31 May 2011

A childhood cause close to Camilla’s heart

The Duchess of Cornwall's support for children’s literacy is a passion inspired by her family, finds Cassandra Jardine.

31 May 2011

Royal tour of Canada: couple to visit rodeo

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will travel more than 14,000 miles in 11 days during next month’s tour of Canada and America, officials confirmed.

30 May 2011

Middletons get 'Bieber fever'

Justin Bieber was quick to profess his admiration for the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa Middleton after he watched the royal wedding last month.

30 May 2011

Queen concerned that United Kingdom will be broken up

The Queen has indicated her concern the United Kingdom will be broken up in the wake of Alex Salmond’s landslide election victory in Scotland, it was reported yesterday (sun).

30 May 2011

Duke of Edinburgh gaffes

The Duke of Edinburgh has become notorious for making public gaffes and has over the years offered his own unique advice to people all over the world.

30 May 2011