The Queen

Collection of royal sculptor, 89, who depicted Queen Elizabeth and King Charles is set to sell for up to £100,000 – as Camilla (whose dog Beth was immortalised by retiring artist) expresses her ‘admiration’

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The studio collection of the revered royal sculptor Angela Conner has emerged for sale for £100,000. The British artist, who is nearing 90 and is retiring, is selling more than 50 works, including bronze busts of the late Queen and King Charles. In a catalogue foreword, Queen Camilla expresses her ‘awe’ for Conner and laments that … Read more

When Charles was crowned Prince of Wales… amid assassination fears: Future King made solemn pledge at his investiture 55 years ago today – after Welsh nationalists planted bombs

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Kneeling in front of his mother with his sword at his side, Prince Charles vowed that he would be her ‘liege man of life and limb’ 55 years ago today.  It was a solemn promise that the Prince of Wales – as he was then – would live up to in the decades he spent … Read more

A royal racquet at Wimbledon! From Kate with her eyes on the ball to Princess Charlotte meeting a spaniel… the moments when the royals became the attraction at SW19

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With the action kicking off again today at Wimbledon after an eventful year for the royals, fans will be on the lookout for any familiar faces. The Princess of Wales has been nearly every year since 2011 and is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club – though it’s not been confirmed … Read more

The speech that made the Queen cry: How Princess Elizabeth’s famous 1947 broadcast where she made solemn vow was written by a journalist – before draft was misplaced in a Cape Town bar

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It was the speech that came to define the late Queen’s 70 years on the throne. Speaking to the nation from Cape Town on her 21st birthday in 1947, Princess Elizabeth promised Britons that her ‘whole life whether it be long or short’ would be devoted to their service. Royal writer Valentine Low revealed in … Read more

How Princess Charlotte is Kate’s style mini-me: Trooping the Colour outing was just the latest example of their ensembles co-ordinating – as these pictures show

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Kate’s recent appearance alongside her family at Trooping the Colour sent a message to the world that she is getting better as she continues cancer treatment. And one thing that stood out on the day was the way that she and her nine-year-old daughter Princess Charlotte were once again co-ordinating in their outfits.  It helped … Read more