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Queen bumblebees can breathe underwater — for days. We discovered how

In most bumblebee species, the queens spend their winters buried underground in a tiny cavity the size of a grape. For six to nine months, they enter a deep sleep-like state called diapause, waiting for spring.

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Queen ‘hid behind bush’ to avoid Romanian dictator during state visit

Queen Elizabeth II “hid behind a bush” to avoid meeting Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu during a state visit.

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Prince Philip almost died 'twice' after secret surgery

Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip almost died "twice" after undergoing secret heart surgery in 2021, according to a new book.

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Clare Balding and Jeffrey Archer among speakers at Queen’s literary festival

Camilla’s event will commemorate the five-year anniversary of her global charity.

Evening Standard

Will Prince William, Kate Middleton Meet Prince Harry, Meghan Markle During Their July 2026 UK Visit?

Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly won't meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their July 2026 UK visit, reflecting a six-year rift despite hopes of seeing King Charles.

International Business Times UK

Queen Elizabeth Reportedly Paid £9 Million Toward Prince Andrew's Virginia Giuffre Settlement

A new royal biography claims Queen Elizabeth privately doubted the allegations against Prince Andrew, even as she reportedly contributed more than £9 million to fund his settlement with Virginia Giuffre, adding fresh complexity to a scandal the monarchy has never fully reckoned with.

International Business Times UK

Madonna's Early 2000s Lap Pool Exuded Mediterranean-inspired Tranquility – and Replicating Her Serene Look Couldn't Be Easier

The Queen of Pop's Beverly Hills pool was a slice of Southern Italy in California in the year 2000 – and it's even more aspirational than ever in 2026

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5 Dua Lipa book club picks that prove she’s the queen of trendsetting literary taste

The Grammy winning singer has been announced as a curater at the London Literature Festival

The Independent UK

Royal Biographer Says Queen Elizabeth's Fashion Was "Questionable" Until This Key Royal Figure Died, Allowing Her to "Blossom"

A new book about the late Queen claims that her "frumpy" style was revolutionized in the early 2000s.

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth's Longtime Assistant and "Best Friend" Reveals Their Secret Dance Parties and "Cool Granny" Moments in Rare Interview

"They were moments to cherish, to see The Queen so relaxed,” Angela Kelly told 'Vanity Fair.'

Marie Claire

How medieval chess created a space in which players – regardless of race – could engage as equals

In the medieval European imagination, racial difference was often highly polarised. Black people were perceived either as exotic status symbols – including saints and wealthy rulers such as the Queen of Sheba – or as subjugated figures, considered inferior to white Christians.

The Conversation

When is King Charles Visiting the US in 2026? Buckingham Palace Confirms Monarch's First US State Visit

Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles's landmark April 2026 US state visit amid Trump tensions and anniversary pomp.

International Business Times UK

King and Queen's US state visit to visit Trump to go ahead despite tensions over Iran war

Despite strain between Downing Street and the White House, Charles and Camilla will undertake their long-planned state visit in late April

Evening Standard

King’s trip to see Trump: How the royals charmed the Americans on their travels

Buckingham Palace has confirmed Charles and Camilla are to make a state visit to the US despite the conflict in the Middle East.

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Queen Elizabeth died ‘furious’ Prince Philip passed away without saying goodbye to her

According to a new royal biography, Queen Elizabeth was “furious” Prince Philip died without saying goodbye to her.

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Queen Elizabeth set to be honoured with new BBC One documentary

To mark what would have been her 100th birthday, the late Queen Elizabeth is set to be the focus of a new BBC One documentary.

International Business Times UK

Pre-Funding Megxit? Here's Why Prince William Is Allegedly Obsessed With Charlotte and Louis's 'Bank Accounts'

Prince William is reportedly fixated on building financial independence for Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, aiming to break the monarchy's toxic 'heir and spare' cycle that scarred his own family. Royal insiders claim this pre-emptive push could equip the young royals to forge lives free from the throne's shadow.

Marie Claire

Prince Charles Asked a Friend If It's Possible to "Fall in Love After You're Married" Ahead of Diana Wedding, Per New Royal Book

Royal biographer Hugo Vickers notes that both Charles and Diana had "serious doubts" about their engagement.

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Queen Elizabeth Gave One of Her Grandchildren a "Unique Education," Which Might Be Seen as "Favoritism," According to Royal Biographer

"None of the other grandchildren received this attention."

International Business Times UK

How Did Prince Philip Die? King Charles' Father Reportedly Shuffled for Beer Before 'Slipping Away' at 99

Discover the untold story of Prince Philip's eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer, as revealed in a new biography by royal historian Hugo Vickers.

Marie Claire

This Lesser-Known Royal Doesn't Have a Title, But Inherited a "Far More Valuable" Trait That Follows in Queen Elizabeth's Footsteps

"Little attention" has been paid to this 14-year-old, but she's a "breath of fresh air," per royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams.

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Prince Philip 'battled pancreatic cancer in secret for eight years'

Late royal Prince Philip spent eight years battling pancreatic cancer in secret prior to his death in 2021 at the age of 99, according to a new book.

The Independent UK

Barack Obama among names to appear in BBC Queen Elizabeth II documentary

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Queen Elizabeth II documentary to feature Helen Mirren and David Attenborough

The BBC One programme will mark the late monarch’s 100th birthday.

The Independent UK

Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough to appear in Queen Elizabeth II BBC documentary

The documentary will be told through a blend of archive footage and new interviews

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