Royals

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.
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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

Crowned before their first birthday, ruling for just 9 days before being executed – discover the record-breaking royals who have made the history books
Discover the extraordinary extremes that make some royals unforgettable

What have been the most common names for British kings?
And who chooses the name anyway?

Just how many European countries have royal families? We take a look at Europe's different monarchies
Which are the nations keeping royal history alive in the modern age?

Why Beatrice and Eugenie are still princesses – and what Andrew’s royal demotion means for Sarah Ferguson’s title
Although Andrew has lost his royal titles, his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie will retain theirs. Here’s why

How tall is Prince William? His towering height makes him a striking future king
It's actually remarkable by modern and historic standards

Why is Camilla Queen when the late Queen's husband Prince Philip wasn’t King? The peculiar rules behind royal consort titles
Why are male and female spouses of monarchs treated differently in the British Royal Family?

15 facts about Catherine, Princess of Wales
From cocker spaniels and gardens to bedtime stories and a rose in her name, here are some unexpected facts about Kate Middleton

What will the Princess of Wales be known as when she becomes queen?
Royal titles can seem confusing – so here’s how the Duchess of Cornwall’s title will change when Prince William ascends to the throne

What has Prince William done for the countryside and nature? Quite a bit...
Is Prince William following in King Charles III’s footsteps as an advocate for nature conservation and the environment? Or is he carving out his own path?

11 facts you didn't know about Prince William - including how he is related to Winston Churchill
Did you know Kate and William were distant cousins? Or that he is left handed...

Why does the UK have a Prince of Wales?
We take a look at the history of the title Prince of Wales

What will the Prince of Wales be known as when he is King?

Who owns Britain’s beaches? The answer might surprise you – and it depends on where the tide is
Is it really true that the Royal Family own Britain's beaches? Fergus Collins investigates

King Charles partners with Prime Video for landmark nature film
The film has a working title of Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, with the King hoping to inspire people to work with nature

It's the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world – and attracts even more visitors than Buckingham Palace
It has a rich royal history with at least one confirmed secret passageway