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The Crown: Who is Mohamed Al-Fayed and did he really buy Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson’s home?

Mohamed Al-Fayed was the father of Dodi Fayed

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

We rank different iterations of The Crown's characters: from Claire Foy to Emma Corrin, who comes out on top?

Over the seven long years of the hit Netflix show, dozens of actors have stepped up to play our enigmatic royals, but who did it best?

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

King clocks up more days of engagements in first year than his mother

A packed schedule means Charles has rarely been out of the public eye during the first 12 months of his reign.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

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First anniversary of death of Queen Elizabeth II: A life dedicated to royal duty

The late Queen had reigned for 70 years, seven months and two days when she died aged 96 on September 8 2022.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Former Harrods' owner Mohamed Al-Fayed dies at 94

Mohamed Al-Fayed, former owner of the famed Harrods department store in London whose son was killed in a car crash with Princess Diana, has died, according to the football club he once owned

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94

The Egyptian businessman’s son Dodi Fayed, an Egyptian film producer, died alongside Diana, Princess of Wales in a car crash in Paris in 1997.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Trudeau separation: Divorce is common for most people, but still rare for political leaders

Over the long term, the political impact of the separation or divorce of public figures has tended to reflect prevailing attitudes towards divorce within the general population.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023

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What is the royal line of succession, how does it work and who is next in line for the throne?

We've mapped out the royal line of succession and revealed who is next in line for the throne, including whether Prince Harry is still in line.

GoodToKnow · Jun 6, 2023

'Ageing King Charles must not expect to upsize to Buckingham Palace,' says expert

Since becoming King, Charles has continued to live at Clarence House and use Buckingham Palace as an office while renovations take place - but one royal expert believes he shouldn't have to move in at all

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Who are the working royals and what do they do?

There are 10 working royals in the family, all of whom were photographed in the Throne Room on at Buckingham Palace on the day of the King’s coronation

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

Factbox-What you need to know about King Charles and his coronation

King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony full of pomp, pageantry and solemn religious significance on Saturday.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Why Charles can be crowned king even though he is divorced

Many point to history when King Edward VIII was forced to abdicate

Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023

Interesting facts about the historic Westminster Abbey, ahead of the King’s coronation

The historic venue will host the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

Everything you need to know about Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh and King Charles’ brother

The Duke of Edinburgh has a reputation for being a hard-working and dedicated royal

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

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The Conversation · May 2, 2023

A new monarch who is a divorcee would once have scandalised. But Charles' accession shows how much has changed

King Charles III is the first British monarch who has previously had a civil marriage and a civil divorce.

The Conversation · May 1, 2023

Picking up a King Charles III coronation commemorative plate? You're buying into a centuries-old tradition

Mugs and plates celebrating the coronations, marriages and deaths of British royalty are not unusual sights in the Australian home. With the forthcoming coronation of King Charles III on May 6, such memorabilia cluttering our cupboards are only likely to increase.

Homes & Gardens · Apr 30, 2023

Inside Westminster Abbey – everything I learned on my visit to the site of King Charles III's coronation

In almost one week, the eyes of the world will, once again, turn to this historic site – here are the key facts I discovered on my recent tour

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

How ex-King Edward VIII settled down in front of TV to watch niece’s coronation

The abdicated Duke of Windsor was not invited to his brother George VI’s coronation nor Elizabeth II’s.

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The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Riots, crown jewel mishaps and a banned queen among coronation troubles

At Queen Victoria’s coronation, an elderly peer caught his foot on his robe and rolled down the bottom of the steps in front of the throne.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

George VI’s coronation day sinking feeling over most important ceremony of life

The King’s grandfather wrote in great detail about the mishaps during his 1937 coronation.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023

‘No time to delay’ for King with speedy route from accession to coronation

Charles, who turns 75 in November, is the oldest British monarch at coronation and is being crowned just eight months after he became King.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

The Windsors at War by Alexander Larman review – rollicking account of the king, the duke and the Nazis

This riotous and engaging biography has it all: two brothers at each other’s throats, two wives who loathe each other, and the duke’s ill-advised visit to Germany

Marie Claire · Apr 21, 2023

A previously unseen photo of the late Queen and her grandchildren has been released

It's to mark what would have been her 97th birthday

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Is it worth investing in coronation memorabilia?

Experts advise on what to buy now and what to avoid. By Katie Wright.

Woman & Home · Apr 18, 2023

Madonna's obsession with Wallis Simpson revealed as the Queen of Pop shares heartbreaking reason she feels connected to the late royal

Madonna's obsession with Wallis Simpson shows her deepest vulnerabilities as well as a shared passion for the finer things in life

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