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Queen Elizabeth II takes a sip of wine during a wine country tour in Adelaide, February 28, 2002.
HIS ROYAL HANGOVER

Inside Buckingham Palace’s Messy Culture of Heavy Drinking

For centuries, the palace’s solution to everything has been a stiff drink. Now, the well-kept secret is emerging.

Tom Sykes

A photo illo illustration of King Charles, Camilla, and the gates of Buckingham Palace.
END OF AN ERA

King Charles Breaks With Big Royal Tradition

Britain’s monarchs have done it for 189 years. But the king is making a bombshell change.

Tom Sykes

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William, Prince of Wales, during a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 8, 2026, in London, England.
The Princess and the Pearl

Kate Middleton Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth With Jewelry

The Buckingham Palace event marks the Princess of Wales’s third time wearing the heirloom in 2026.

Cailey Petsch

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives during a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd at The Royal Courts of Justice on Jan. 21, 2026 in London, England.
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SECURITY BREACH

Why Prince Harry’s Worst Security Nightmare Is Coming True

An assailant with a crowbar nearly reached ex-Prince Andrew—and it should be a terrifying wake-up call for the Palace to stop playing politics with Prince Harry’s life.

Tom Sykes

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 10:  Prince Andrew, Duke of York with Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attend a National Service of Thanksgiving as part of the 90th birthday celebrations for The Queen at St Paul's Cathedral on June 10, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
RARE GOOD NEWS

Ex-Prince Andrew to Become a Grandfather Again

Buckingham Palace confirmed that Princess Eugenie is expecting her third baby.

Tom Latchem

President Donald Trump speaks with Britain's King Charles as he arrives for afternoon tea on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2026.
HOME SWAP?

Trump Thirsting to Live in Palace With Ready-Made Ballroom

The president was super excited about his reported royal connection as King Charles visits Washington.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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ROYAL REBRAND

The Palace’s New Strategy for Andrew Is Weaponized Pity

Don’t fall for it.

Tom Sykes

Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.
ROYAL RED FLAG

Gross Code Andrew Used to Get Young Women Into Lair Exposed

A former British Prime Minister is among those now demanding police investigate Andrew over alleged sex crimes.

Tom Sykes

A free portrait of King Charles was widely snubbed in Britain.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

King Charles, 77, to Open Up About Private Cancer Battle

The king has become a cancer awareness advocate since his 2024 diagnosis.

Julia Ornedo

A photo illustration of Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Prince Andrew, and Jeffrey Epstein.
WHAT’S NEXT?

Why Andrew’s Epstein Fall Has Only Just Begun: Author

There’s more blowback in store for the former prince following his high-profile fall from grace, according to a British historian and author.

Julia Ornedo

King Charles, Prince Harry, Prince William, Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton
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FALLING DOWN

Desperate Royals Tried to Censor Leaked King’s Funeral Plans

Buckingham Palace went to war with Fleet Street after a scoop exposed “London Bridge” blueprints putting Harry and Meghan center stage.

Tom Latchem

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