Royals

How tall will Prince George be (and will he be as tall as his dad)?
If the trend continues, Prince George may be the tallest British monarch we’ve ever had

“We are a part of it, not apart from it.” Watch the trailer for King Charles III’s new environmental documentary
King Charles III hopes to inspire people to work with nature in the upcoming documentary Finding Harmony: A King's Vision

How tall was Queen Victoria? The true height of this powerful monarch often surprised people
While she was known for her powerful presence, Queen Victoria was actually quite petite
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14 facts you didn't know about Princess Diana – including her adorable nickname for Prince William
Did you know that Diana had many royal connections before marrying Charles? Or that she was a big fan of a certain Swedish pop group...

It was the childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales as well as her final resting place – and you can visit the grounds
Inside Althorp, the country estate with plenty of royal connections

It was the past home of Diana, Princess of Wales and where an 18-year-old Queen Victoria learnt she was queen

How tall was Princess Diana? And why her true height often amazed people
The Spencers were surprisingly lofty.

10 celebrities who refused or returned their Royal Honours
Not all celebrities accept the honours awarded to them by the Royals – with some even returning them later on

Who will be the next Princess Royal?

Tallest royals in history: a look at the kings and queens who towered above the rest
We look back at Britain's royals who have stood out in history, quite literally, thanks to their height

How long has the Royal Family been going to Sandringham at Christmas? It turns out, it’s a fairly new tradition…
We tend to picture Sandringham as the Royals’ timeless festive retreat – but the tradition is actually a recent one (and it began for a surprising reason)

How many royal titles does Prince William have and what are they all – and what do they mean?
Prince William holds a number of royal titles – could you list them all?
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King Charles once completed an Arctic ice dive – in a bowler hat. Watch the incredible video
In a new documentary, King Charles sits down with Steve Backshall to reflect on his royal tour in the Canadian Arctic

Who do the Royal Family send Christmas cards to? And can members of the public receive one?
With a fresh wave of personal Christmas greetings being released from the Royal Family, we look back at the history of the tradition – from official scenes of pomp and grandeur to glimpses behind palace doors

How tall is Prince Harry? And how does he stack up against other British royals?
He's shorter than his brother, but still towers above his father and other family members

10 famous people Catherine, Princess of Wales is related to, from USA television royalty Ellen DeGeneres to literary icon Jane Austen
Some of Kate Middleton’s extended family are huge Hollywood stars

Is it true Prince Philip and the Queen were cousins?
We take a look at how Queen and Prince Philip were related

Royal corgis and the late Queen: 8 beloved images of Queen Elizabeth II and her cherished corgis – including hilarious footage of them with James Bond...
The late Queen adored all animals, especially dogs, and one short-legged breed stole her heart.

How tall is Catherine, Princess of Wales? Her lofty height is well-suited to public life
The future Queen Consort stands noticeably taller than the average British woman

British royalty is related to almost every royal family in Europe, from the Spanish to the Dutch. Here's why...
We take a look at how Europe's royal families are related to each other... It's a little complicated

Why do we say the British Royal Family is German? Just how German are they?
We take a look at the Royal Family's German roots...

The Royal Family’s line of succession: Who's next to inherit the crown – and where do all the other members of the family fall?
A quick look at where Britain’s royals stand in the centuries-old order for the throne

What will Prince George be called when he is King?
Choosing a King's name isn’t as straightforward as you may think, and Prince George will one day have to make the decision

Why isn’t there a Prince of Scotland when there’s a Prince of Wales? The (surprising) history behind Scotland’s royal titles
The reason Wales has a prince but Scotland doesn’t has nothing to do with modern politics – and everything to do with conquest, kingdoms and a royal union that reshaped Britain