King Charles to receive just under £100 million to fund the Royal Household The House of Commons approved a motion designed to update the formula for funding the British monarchy The Independent UK · Sep 1
King has ‘significantly increased’ royal work, says minister amid funding uplift The House of Commons approved a motion designed to update the formula for funding the British monarchy after a review by the Royal Trustees. Evening Standard · Sep 1
HRH Helch: the graffiti artist who left an indelible mark on high-rise Britain He upset Queen Elizabeth II, defied the developers and had to scrap for every inch of graffiti space in a gentrified, urban landscape The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
Jacket worn by Freddie Mercury during last live performance goes up for auction The Queen frontman performed alongside Cliff Richard wearing the cropped leather biker jacket. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Freddie Mercury’s ex-girlfriend Mary Austin on complexities of him leaving multi-million pound inheritance to her: ‘It’s been really difficult’ Mary Austin, who was engaged to the Queen frontman in the Seventies, received half of his estate The Independent UK · Sep 1
How Honeybee Swarms Reach Collective Decisions Without a Single Queen Giving Orders The swarm that has no bossWhen a honeybee colony outgrows its hive, roughly half the bees leave with the old queen in a swarm. They land in a cluster, on a tree branch, a wall, a fence post, and wait. The queen does nothing. She does not scout. She does… Times Life · Sep 1
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral The queen of country was interred next to her late husband in an intimate ceremony attended by close family The Guardian - US · Aug 31
Queen Elizabeth Wanted to "Preserve the Mystery Surrounding" One Particular Tradition, According to a Royal Historian The monarch made sure one thing was "hidden from television cameras." Marie Claire · Aug 30
Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth: "But let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly of…" - a timeless advice on respecting opinions different from your own Queen Elizabeth’s words offer a quiet reminder that wisdom never really belongs to just one person, and that genuine humility is essential when dealing honestly with other people. "But let us not take ourselves too seriously," she said. "None of us has a monopoly of wisdom, and we must always… The Times of India · Aug 29
Princess Margaret Was "Barely on Speaking Terms" With the Queen Mother Over One Controversy, Says Royal Author Sarah Bradford wrote about the "traumatic" 1950s incident in her biography of Queen Elizabeth. Marie Claire · Aug 29
King Harald V of Norway dies aged 89 after 35 years on the throne King Harald was Europe's oldest monarch and Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991 The Independent UK · Aug 28
John Mayer pays tribute to Dolly Parton with instrumental I Will Always Love You cover Mayer included a short tribute to the Queen of Country during his SiriusXM concert at the Stephen Talkhouse Guitar World · Aug 27
Dolly Parton was 'scared to death' about breaking protocol with Queen Elizabeth but realised she was 'very giving person' The queen of country music met Britain's longest reigning monarch in 1977 and the singer described the moment as 'amazing' Woman & Home · Aug 27
Julia Roberts will never forget Dolly Parton’s response to her complaining on Steel Magnolias The Queen of Country, who has died aged 80, starred alongside a young Roberts in the 1989 comedy drama The Independent UK · Aug 27
Evening Standard · Aug 26 Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton after death at 80 The queen of country was a deeply significant figure in her life.
Marie Claire · Aug 26 Dolly Parton Shared “The Most Precious Gifts” With Queen Camilla The Queen shared an emotional tribute to the late country star on Instagram.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 I interviewed Dolly Parton – this is what she taught me COMMENT: The queen of country has died aged 80, leaving behind a phenomenal legacy. Roisin O’Connor remembers interviewing her idol in 2023 and the lessons she taught her then and throughout her life, from leading with kindness to being ‘more’ when people try to tell you to be ‘less’
Cinemablend · Aug 25 Blake Shelton, Julia Roberts And More Honor Dolly Parton After Her Death: 'The Sun Has Dimmed Today' The Queen of Country has died at the age of 80.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Dolly Parton: How country music’s most famous face remained an enigma to the end TRIBUTE: The Queen of Country, who has died aged 80, was instantly recognizable but unquestionably one of a kind, writes Kevin E G Perry. ‘I want to be remembered as somebody who took her work serious, but not herself,’ she told The Independent, when asked about her legacy
The Independent UK · Aug 25 The 10p through the years: how Britain’s iconic coin has changed since 1968 The 10p coins featuring Charles will enter circulation from Tuesday due to an increase in demand
Louder · Aug 25 Mike Portnoy has filed his review of Rush's Fifty Something tour. "Was able to spend some time with the Queen before the show!" Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy reports on Rush and Anika Nilles
Marie Claire · Aug 24 Prince William Could Follow in One European Queen's Title-Stripping Footsteps When He Takes the Throne, Says Diana Biographer The Prince of Wales might opt to reconsider the titles of several family members when he becomes King, says author Andrew Morton.
Marie Claire · Aug 24 Queen Camilla's Friend Shares Her "Least Said" Philosophy on Prince Harry Relationship The Queen's companion admitted that Camilla was "hurt" by comments the Duke of Sussex made about her in his memoir.
International Business Times UK · Aug 23 'Coming Home?': Madame Tussauds Trolls Harry and Meghan With Suitcases Ahead of UK Return Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to Britain with their children, sparking mixed reactions and a playful display at Madame Tussauds. Their royal status remains unchanged.
Woman & Home · Aug 23 Queen Elizabeth's personal 'protocol' at Balmoral surprised her guests - but there was no way they could ignore it Britain's longest-reigning monarch upheld a lot of regal traditions but this holiday rule was something she decided on herself