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fromTime Out London
4 days ago

This majestic castle near London is one of the most beautiful places in Europe

Sissinghurst Castle Gardens is ranked third among Europe's most beautiful places by Travel+Leisure.
History
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Hidden histories of empire and identity uncovered at Kensington Palace

The exhibition highlights the lives of the last princesses of Punjab, focusing on their activism and relationships, particularly in the context of women's suffrage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

King Charles is due to visit Donald Trump. Here are the questions he needs to ask himself first | Zoe Williams

In 1970, during a visit to President Nixon, King Charles was awkwardly paired with Nixon's daughter, Tricia, highlighting the primitive optics of royal diplomacy at the time.
US Elections
#reproductive-rights
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

King Charles to lead series of royal events marking Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, including reproductive rights and climate change, without paywalls, relying on public support.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Does the monarch need to believe? Readers on William's quieter' approach to religion

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the relevance of personal belief in the monarchy's religious role amid changing societal views.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

King Charles may not invite Harry to Sandringham due to bitter experience'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Henry V, the great medieval English king, offers an uncomfortable example of nobility and leadership to the current Windsor monarchy

Henry V is celebrated not only for his military victories but also for his complex life and character beyond the battlefield.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles

Two hereditary peers will retain their ceremonial roles despite being removed from the House of Lords under government reforms.
Social justice
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

The Point of No Kings Is NO KINGS - emptywheel

Protests against authoritarianism emphasize the principle of 'No Kings' as foundational to the nation's values.
History
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

How Everything in a Medieval Castle Worked, from Its Moats to Its Dungeons

Medieval castles were complex structures designed for defense, featuring elements like barbicans, moats, and parapets.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

King Charles III will deliver the King's Speech on 13 May to announce the government's legislative agenda following local elections.
#house-of-lords-reform
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

The 92 remaining hereditary seats in the House of Lords will be eliminated when Parliament ends in May, though a compromise allows 15 Conservative hereditary peers to convert to life peerages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Hereditary peerages will be abolished, with hereditary peers losing their seats after the current parliamentary session ends, though some will receive life peerages as part of a deal that secured Conservative support.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

The House of Lords will eliminate the remaining 92 hereditary peers through new legislation, completing a reform begun in 1999 by offering life peerages to some affected Conservative and crossbench members.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

The 92 remaining hereditary seats in the House of Lords will be eliminated when Parliament ends in May, though a compromise allows 15 Conservative hereditary peers to convert to life peerages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Hereditary peerages will be abolished, with hereditary peers losing their seats after the current parliamentary session ends, though some will receive life peerages as part of a deal that secured Conservative support.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

The House of Lords will eliminate the remaining 92 hereditary peers through new legislation, completing a reform begun in 1999 by offering life peerages to some affected Conservative and crossbench members.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Ahead of No Kings Day, the King's Nobles are Getting Nervous

An emergency proclamation authorizes state resources and law enforcement to respond to potential civil unrest in Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other Missouri communities.
#royal-family
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Beatrice and Eugenie still have houses in Royal Palaces'

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie rent properties within Royal Palaces under an agreement arranged by their father Prince Andrew to maintain their London residences.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Andrew gives up lease on another royal home

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is ending his lease on East Lodge in Berkshire early, a property he paid £13,000 annually for despite similar homes renting for up to £90,000 yearly.
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Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Putting on a brave face': why royal fashion has never been more arresting

The royal family strategically uses fashion choices during crises to communicate stability, ethics, and unity to the public.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mountbatten-Windsor to keep City of London Freedom

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor retains his Freedom of the City of London because it was inherited by patrimony and cannot be legally removed under current rules.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How the royal family is weathering its worst crisis in 90 years

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
World news
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords

Lord Shrewsbury used a House-funded rail season ticket for non-parliamentary travel and falsely claimed car mileage, resulting in a two-week ban.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: What legal protections do the royal family have?

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office over allegedly sharing official information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Prince William wanted Andrew removed from line of succession last year'

Prince William sought Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from royal succession in autumn, while King Charles initially resisted but later supported the move following Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on misconduct charges.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Australia supports removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal succession and calls for a full, fair legal investigation into allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Prince William wanted Andrew removed from line of succession last year'

Prince William sought Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from royal succession in autumn, while King Charles initially resisted but later supported the move following Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on misconduct charges.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor warned 'nothing is off the table' as MPs could start probe - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The committees not had a chance to reflect on these allegations because recess means Parliament isn't sitting this week. My task this week is to make sure that the committee's got options in front of them when they meet on Tuesday for how we might or might not take this investigation forward. Obviously, we can't and don't want to compromise a police investigation.
UK politics
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