https://www.scmp.com/rss/510198/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Operation London Bridge, first devised in the 1960s, is the official plan for what comes next in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies after the death of the monarch, Queen Elizabeth. On September 8, Britain’s longest reigning monarch passed away “peacefully” at age 96, in the Scottish estate Balmoral Castle where she spent most of the summer. But what happened next? Day 0 (D-Day) The moment the queen passed, the monarch’s private secretary, currently Edward... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191907/what-happens-next-after-queen-elizabeths-death-operation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191907/what-happens-next-after-queen-elizabeths-death-operation?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:03:44 +0000 We know that no one can be loved by all the people all the time, especially when you’re in the public eye, but after the recent Platinum Jubilee outpouring of love shown the world over for the British royal family, it’s hard to think that there are people and organisations out there who have attempted to end the lives of those in the family. Here are six times people have attempted to assassinate British royals. 1. Prince Charles The view of the royals in Australia has always been slightly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3186245/6-british-royals-who-survived-attempted-assassinations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3186245/6-british-royals-who-survived-attempted-assassinations?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Jul 2022 22:00:15 +0000 If all families have their secrets they’d like kept hidden, imagine how much more true that is when you’re a member of the most famous family of them all: the royal family. When it comes to all things royal, we’re used to a bit of court gossip and scandal. Every so often, however, a story breaks that is so far out of left field it can be described as a total jaw-dropper – and this story, dare we say, is one of those. The theory goes that the actual, true and rightful claimant to the British... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181931/real-british-monarch-australia-heres-why-some-believe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181931/real-british-monarch-australia-heres-why-some-believe?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:00:26 +0000 Following an exuberant and successful jubilee weekend, it’s probably safe to say that Queen Elizabeth continues to be popular with the people of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and royal watchers all over the world. But as much as the celebrations have been about looking back at 70 years of the monarch’s reign, there are those also looking towards the future of the monarchy itself, and what happens upon the passing of the queen and the ascension to the throne of her son, Charles, Prince of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3180620/how-royal-titles-will-change-when-prince-charles-becomes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3180620/how-royal-titles-will-change-when-prince-charles-becomes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:00:17 +0000 With Easter fast approaching, many royal watchers are wondering what exactly Queen Elizabeth and her family get up to over this holiday season. Here are a few details you may not know about the queen and her Easter traditions … Venue and chapel Traditionally, the queen and her family celebrate the Easter holiday at Windsor Castle. The monarch has at present made her permanent home at Windsor, so there is little reason to believe the tradition will be changed this year. Since the queen has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174004/how-will-queen-elizabeth-celebrate-easter-year-british?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174004/how-will-queen-elizabeth-celebrate-easter-year-british?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Apr 2022 22:00:23 +0000 Queen Elizabeth has moved from what was her official residence, Buckingham Palace, to Windsor Castle. Naturally the world is wondering what prompted the change – and if it’s a permanent move. Initially, the 95-year-old monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, relocated from London’s iconic Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle at the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. But the sovereign has now reportedly chosen to make Windsor – on the outskirts of London, some 34km... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169693/inside-windsor-castle-queen-elizabeths-permanent-new-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169693/inside-windsor-castle-queen-elizabeths-permanent-new-home?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:00:32 +0000 Every family has its secrets, and in the case of the British royal family, this is especially true. A season four episode of The Crown, entitled “The Heredity Principle” delved into one particular shocking family secret. The story which follows is a sad one, and perhaps more of an indictment of the times in which it took place, rather than the people who played a role in it coming about. Born in 1919 and 1926 respectively, Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon were two of the daughters of John... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167561/truth-behind-queen-elizabeths-hidden-cousins-who-were?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167561/truth-behind-queen-elizabeths-hidden-cousins-who-were?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:00:14 +0000 Will Camilla, wife of Britain’s Prince Charles, ever become queen of England? The story is a little more complicated than you may have thought, so let’s unpack it … At the time of their marriage in 2005, the couple issued a statement reading: “Camilla will use the title ‘HRH the Princess Consort’ when the Prince of Wales accedes to the throne.” In 2020, The Times quoted an official at Clarence House, the official residence of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, as underlining this,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3161945/will-camilla-parker-bowles-ever-become-britains-queen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3161945/will-camilla-parker-bowles-ever-become-britains-queen?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:00:26 +0000 Those in the royal know understand that Highgrove House is where Prince Charles’ heart truly lies. The Prince of Wales bought the property in August 1980 for between £800,000 and £1 million (US$1.1-1.4 million) – and since then the estate has become his much-loved retreat away from the hustle and bustle of royal duties. Built in the late 18th century, the house is located in rural Gloucestershire in England. However, despite being the country home of the prince, Highgrove is also a working... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3153634/5-most-expensive-items-sold-prince-charles-highgrove?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3153634/5-most-expensive-items-sold-prince-charles-highgrove?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:00:33 +0000 Back in August 1997, the world was suddenly plunged into collective shock when it awoke to the news of the untimely passing of Princess Diana in a Paris car accident. The People’s Princess had already written a will in the event of her passing, but while her estate was being sorted out, there was a controversy that caught the attention of royal watchers. For more on this – and to find out who inherited what – keep reading. Not just Meghan Markle: 7 British royals who tried acting How much was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3153318/inside-princess-dianas-last-will-and-testament-what-did?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3153318/inside-princess-dianas-last-will-and-testament-what-did?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:00:22 +0000 The British royal family goes to great lengths to project an image of themselves as a unified force, but there is one aspect of their lives where their differences are impossible to hide – and that is their handwriting. Over the years, several handwriting experts known as graphologists have analysed the penmanship of various members of the house of Windsor. Here is what they have to say about what their scripts tell us about their personalities. The 5 most awkward curtsies to royals – plus one... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151661/what-british-royal-familys-handwriting-says-about-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151661/what-british-royal-familys-handwriting-says-about-them?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Oct 2021 22:00:15 +0000 A royal wedding is a thing of beauty for sure – with the pageantry, the pomp and the ceremony, it’s often said that the British sure know how to throw lavish nuptial celebrations. There is also one aspect of royal weddings that gets tongues wagging every time: the tradition of wearing hats. The 5 most awkward curtsies to royals – plus one of the cutest From the queen to commoners, ladies go out of their way to make an impression with unique creations on their heads. Here are a few that caught... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151137/10-weird-british-royal-wedding-fascinators-princess?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151137/10-weird-british-royal-wedding-fascinators-princess?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:00:31 +0000 While the official British royal website says, “there are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting the queen or a member of the royal family”, it goes on to say that women who are introduced to royalty may do a “small curtsy”. This is defined as “a slight lowering of the body with bending of the knees”. What are the British royal family’s favourite watches? Let’s be fair: meeting any member of the British royal family, let alone the queen herself, must be a daunting prospect and can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3150431/5-awkward-royal-curtsies-princesses-beatrice-and-eugenie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3150431/5-awkward-royal-curtsies-princesses-beatrice-and-eugenie?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:00:26 +0000 While there are many benefits to being a member of the British royal family, there is a price to pay for the attached fame and fortune. The sheer popularity of any royal news story often means members of the press will overstep the mark – and even the law – in pursuit of the royal scoop that could make them famous. Here are five times members of the royal clan fought back against invasions of their privacy. Crown jewels: Camilla Parker Bowles’ most stand-out jewellery pieces Queen Elizabeth vs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149999/5-times-british-royals-sued-press-protect-their-privacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149999/5-times-british-royals-sued-press-protect-their-privacy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Sep 2021 22:00:15 +0000 When it comes to timekeeping, unsurprisingly, the British royals know how to do it in style. Given the fact that they have an entourage who manages every minute of their day, we can safely assume that they use watches as statement fashion pieces rather than for their functionality. And with many of their timepieces being classics, the entire royal family could possibly be the most famous horologists in the world … Crown jewels: Camilla Parker Bowles’ most stand-out jewellery pieces Queen... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149554/what-are-british-royal-familys-favourite-watches-meghan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149554/what-are-british-royal-familys-favourite-watches-meghan?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:00:30 +0000 Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, turns 37 tomorrow! The US-based British royal, who now shares two children with his well-dressed wife Meghan Markle, might have been known as an avid partygoer in the past (who could forget that time when what happened in Vegas, didn’t stay in Vegas?), but matrimony and fatherhood have seen Prince Harry celebrating big days in markedly tamer ways. So in honour of Harry’s birthday on September 15, we’re looking back at how other royals have marked the occasion of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148573/4-british-royal-birthday-parties-books-queen-elizabeths?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148573/4-british-royal-birthday-parties-books-queen-elizabeths?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:00:17 +0000 When Princess Diana’s funeral took place on September 6, 1997, the world’s eyes were on her childhood home, Althorp, as it was chosen as the spot that would become her final resting place. She was interred on an island in the middle of the estate’s Round Oval lake. Diana’s brother, Earl Charles Spencer, wrote in his book Althorp: The Story of an English House that the spot was chosen to “act as a buffer against the interventions of the insane and ghoulish, the thick mud presenting a further... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148297/why-princess-dianas-grave-got-us27-million-makeover?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148297/why-princess-dianas-grave-got-us27-million-makeover?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:00:07 +0000 Princess Grace of Monaco, and Diana, Princess of Wales: both of them played the role of the fairy-tale princess perfectly. But from their relatively humble beginnings to the men they married and the tragic accidents that ended their lives, this pair had more in common than you may have realised. 4 times Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shot themselves in the foot in 2021 Their royal marriages Grace Kelly met Prince Rainier III of Monaco at the Cannes Film Festival in April 1955. They dated for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147226/princess-diana-and-grace-kellys-tragically-similar-fates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147226/princess-diana-and-grace-kellys-tragically-similar-fates?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:00:20 +0000 The hit Netflix series The Crown has fired the imaginations of millions, giving viewers an unfiltered vision of the private life of privilege enjoyed by the British royal family. But while the first four seasons, focusing on the period from Queen Elizabeth’s coronation to 1990, have been praised for their relative fidelity to the facts – with some very notable exceptions – the series will doubtless meet extra scrutiny as we move into more immediate history, and encounter more figures who are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146906/princess-diana-netflixs-crown-vs-real-life-how-accurately?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146906/princess-diana-netflixs-crown-vs-real-life-how-accurately?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:00:27 +0000 Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re stepping out not only in style, but in royal style? Here are a few brands that we’ve noticed have become firm favourites of the members of the ultimate Firm, the British royal family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fly Lady Di (@flyladydi_) Of all the UK royals, no one has changed the face of fashion quite like Diana, Princess of Wales. She was arguably the first member of the family who made fashion and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146651/british-royals-favourite-shoe-brands-meghan-markles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146651/british-royals-favourite-shoe-brands-meghan-markles?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:00:19 +0000 It’s been almost four decades since Abba, the iconic pop group made up of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, last performed on stage or wowed the world with new music. Many of us weren’t even born when the group were at their peak, and yet the pure pop magic of Abba has been passed down from generation to ever-younger generation through blockbuster films Mamma Mia! The Movie in 2008 and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again in 2018, as well as the stage show, also... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146659/mamma-mia-abbas-back-new-music-voyage-tour-vr-abba-tars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146659/mamma-mia-abbas-back-new-music-voyage-tour-vr-abba-tars?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Aug 2021 20:00:23 +0000 It was Christian Dior who famously said, “A woman’s perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.” For centuries, fragrances have defined the wearer, and this holds as true for members of the British royal family as it does for anyone. The finer points of the Windsor clan’s beauty regimen are often kept top secret, but in the modern age, we have come to learn many elements of their private lives – including the scents they can’t live without. Thanks, Gran! Queen Elizabeth gifted all these... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3145808/what-perfume-does-meghan-markle-wear-princess-dianas-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3145808/what-perfume-does-meghan-markle-wear-princess-dianas-love?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Aug 2021 22:00:17 +0000 While most of us could only dream of striking up a friendship with the British royals, if you’re an A-list celebrity, the chances of you rubbing shoulders with UK’s most famous family might not be so slim. Here are a few friendships between royals and stars that you may not have known about … Thanks, Gran! Queen Elizabeth gifted all these epic pads to her family Prince Harry and Michelle Obama We all know that Prince Harry is a pretty amiable guy (excepting the occasional snippy comment to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145634/10-listers-who-are-bffs-british-royals-cara-delevingnes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145634/10-listers-who-are-bffs-british-royals-cara-delevingnes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:00:18 +0000 In essence, royal institutions are an extreme form of family business, and – while it might not be that unusual to think up historical royals who married within their own bloodline – it may surprise some readers that some modern-day members of the British family have kept up the centuries-old tradition. Here are a few contemporary royals who married their own relatives – no matter how distant. Thanks, Gran! Queen Elizabeth gifted all these epic pads to her family Queen Elizabeth and Prince... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145491/queen-elizabeth-princess-diana-5-british-royal-brides-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145491/queen-elizabeth-princess-diana-5-british-royal-brides-who?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:00:20 +0000 There’s one thing we all have to admit when it comes to Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York – she sure knows how to get her hustle on. The 61-year-old former wife of Prince Andrew does what it takes to make a living, and has worn a number of hats when it comes to her career, ranging from author to lobbyist to even having a listing on IMDB. That’s right: she is listed as a screenwriter, producer and actress, the latter being for her starring roles in The Vicar of Dibley and none other than the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145354/sarah-fergusons-most-hilarious-online-disasters-5-must?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145354/sarah-fergusons-most-hilarious-online-disasters-5-must?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:00:17 +0000 More often than not, when we see members of the British royal family, they are the embodiment of the phrase “cool, calm and collected”. Every now and then, though, they have been seen losing control – even if only for a second. Prince Philip The queen’s late husband, Prince Philip, was famous for his sharp tongue and direct manner, but he was also known for his short temper. Take the time in 2015 when a few select members of the royal family were attending the Royal Air Force Club to mark the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144542/5-times-british-royals-got-angry-queen-elizabeth-charging?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144542/5-times-british-royals-got-angry-queen-elizabeth-charging?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:00:24 +0000 There’s little doubt that Queen Elizabeth is one of the most loved figures in the UK, if not the world. She has been in the public eye all her life and has made history as the longest reigning monarch ever. In addition to this notable achievement, she is the most travelled world leader. But being such a well-travelled, familiar and public figure has its downsides too – she has been in danger on more than one occasion from people with sinister motives. Luckily, in her life she has often proved... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144347/3-times-queen-elizabeth-survived-assassination-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144347/3-times-queen-elizabeth-survived-assassination-her?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:00:20 +0000 Much has been made over the years about the true nature of the relationship between the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and her former mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth. Some say that the pair never got on, while others maintain that initially there was a bond between the two which soured after the divorce between Diana and Prince Charles. Here we look back at the stages of their relationship, from initial meeting to the sad, sorry end. How the British royals celebrate their birthdays The Spencers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144099/were-princess-diana-and-queen-elizabeth-friends-or?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144099/were-princess-diana-and-queen-elizabeth-friends-or?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:00:29 +0000 It’s always grand getting something for a special occasion, like a wedding or a milestone birthday. And whether it’s big or small, we all know it’s the thought that counts. But, let’s be real, when it comes to gifting, we’re not sure that anyone does it quite like Queen Elizabeth. Despite her reputation for being frugal, when it comes to her nearest and dearest, she has been known to go all out and bestow actual properties – and even commission the building of one! Check out some of this prime... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3143959/4-stunning-mansions-queen-elizabeth-gifted-kate-middleton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3143959/4-stunning-mansions-queen-elizabeth-gifted-kate-middleton?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:00:27 +0000 We’re all aware that the British queen is no longer an absolute monarch, but she and her family still boast plenty of power at home and enjoy the right to make some extraordinary requests – and they do! Here are eight of the most outrageous perks they enjoy, which may surprise you, and also make you slightly envious … 10 royal rules to follow when dining with Queen Elizabeth Why the queen never has blisters Given that she’s on her feet throughout almost every royal engagement she has, Queen... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/artists-celebrities/article/3143219/5-british-royal-perks-were-most-jealous?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/artists-celebrities/article/3143219/5-british-royal-perks-were-most-jealous?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:00:17 +0000 Even before Meghan Markle became a part of the British royal family and caused worldwide frenzy, people all over the world have been fascinated by the royals and their lives. Many of us are especially curious about the rules they have to abide by, both privately and in public. And while we may have come to think of royal protocols to be immutable as they are passed from one generation to the next, here are a few that have changed over the years. 10 royal rules to follow when dining with Queen... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143002/5-british-royal-protocols-have-changed-over-years-meghan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143002/5-british-royal-protocols-have-changed-over-years-meghan?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:00:15 +0000 The general mantra within the halls of the British royal places and offices might be, “don’t wear a private heart on a public sleeve”, but as recent events have definitely reminded us, we always get those who bend (if not outright flout) the rules. Here are six royal interviews that definitely dished more than “the establishment” would have liked. 10 royal rules to follow when dining with Queen Elizabeth Princess Diana and the Panorama interview In what is probably regarded as the original... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3142880/6-bombshell-british-royal-tell-alls-prince-harry-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3142880/6-bombshell-british-royal-tell-alls-prince-harry-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:00:29 +0000 When it comes to celebrating birthdays, most of us appreciate a cake, a few treats and a little get together – there’s little better than friends and family gathering to toast the day you graced their world. But when you’re a British royal, things are a little different, to say the least. As Prince George turns eight today, he’s probably not yet old enough for some of these royal celebrations ... but what might the future king look forward to once he’s older? We look back at some memorable royal... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3142074/how-british-royals-celebrate-birthdays-prince-george?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3142074/how-british-royals-celebrate-birthdays-prince-george?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:23:09 +0000 Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has style and grace, and is renowned for her sense of duty and tradition, but that hasn’t stopped her from showing over the years that she has a no-nonsense, hardcore side too ... Kate Middleton’s US$1 million tiara ... and 4 more expensive jewellery pieces Her time with the toolbox Princess Elizabeth, as she was then known, was keen to join the war effort and help her future subjects in their quest to win World War II. She trained and worked as a truck mechanic and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141829/8-times-queen-elizabeth-was-hardcore-defying-prince?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141829/8-times-queen-elizabeth-was-hardcore-defying-prince?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:27 +0000 At about 8pm on March 20, 1974, an Austin limo was travelling down the Mall in London headed towards Buckingham Palace when a white Ford pulled in front of them and stopped, blocking the limo. A man described as having a beard and light red hair got out. His name was Ian Ball, and he was there to kidnap a princess. 6 Princess Diana statues and memorials – touching homages or tacky kitsch? The scene Inside the royal car was Princess Anne and her then-husband, Captain Mark Phillips, as well as a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141096/royal-flashback-princess-anne-kidnapping-attempt-rocked?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141096/royal-flashback-princess-anne-kidnapping-attempt-rocked?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:00:20 +0000 Members of the British royal family have been the subject of many books, novels and articles, but did you know quite a few of them have put pen to paper, and published a number of works of their own? Here are a few of those who have joined one of the most exclusive authors’ circles there is. 6 Princess Diana statues and memorials – touching homages or tacky kitsch? Meghan Markle: setting the benchmark New mum Meghan Markle recently chronicled her experience of the relationship between and a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3140523/6-british-royals-turned-authors-meghan-markles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3140523/6-british-royals-turned-authors-meghan-markles?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Jul 2021 22:00:15 +0000 We all know the queen isn’t like the rest of us. Being one of the most recognised people in the world and a member of a family with a genealogy that stretches back over a 1,000 years (to Alfred the Great, King of the Anglo-Saxons), she holds a number of powers which range from the sublime to the downright bizarre. Here are a few ... The queen is the ultimate influencer Think the Kardashians are the first and foremost in the world of celeb endorsements? Think again! British monarchs, and those... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3140521/queen-elizabeth-original-influencer-kardashians-have?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3140521/queen-elizabeth-original-influencer-kardashians-have?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:00:12 +0000 On what would have been the 60th birthday of the late Princess Diana, her sons Prince William and Prince Harry unveiled a new statue in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace, the former residence of the Princess of Wales. Since Diana’s tragic passing, a number of statues and memorials have been erected in honour of her legacy. Here are five of them – and a bonus fact you may not have known about. Jill Biden at the G7 Summit: how did her fashion diplomacy stack up? Innocent Victims in Harrods,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139335/6-princess-diana-statues-and-memorials-paris-place-diana?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139335/6-princess-diana-statues-and-memorials-paris-place-diana?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:00:12 +0000 On July 1, 1997, Princess Diana turned 36, and as well as celebrating, she was also in the process of establishing her new life outside the British royal family. It was a year since her divorce from Prince Charles had been finalised, she was throwing herself into her charity work around the globe, and a Vanity Fair article had been published just the previous day in which the “people’s princess” had spoken about how she was looking forward to “rebuilding” her life. “Nothing gives me more... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139332/how-did-princess-diana-spend-her-last-birthday-what-would?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139332/how-did-princess-diana-spend-her-last-birthday-what-would?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:00:28 +0000