https://www.scmp.com/rss/512951/feed Queen Elizabeth II (April 21, 1926-September 8, 2022) was the queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. She was the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch, the oldest and longest-serving incumbent head of state, and the second-longest reigning sovereign monarch in world history. She was succeded by her eldest son, who took the name King Charles III. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com SCMP SCMP When the Duchess of York gave birth to a baby girl exactly 100 years ago, nobody expected that the young princess would one day sit on the throne. Queen Elizabeth II would eventually become Britain’s longest serving monarch, reigning for over 70 years. A hundred years on, the South China Morning Post looks back at how it covered the queen during her life, beginning with the announcement of her birth in the newspaper on April 22, 1926. Training the heiress to Britain’s throne This article,... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3350825/look-back-queen-elizabeth-iis-life-100-years-her-birth-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3350825/look-back-queen-elizabeth-iis-life-100-years-her-birth-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:31:07 +0000 Reuters Reuters Britain’s King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with ⁠President Donald Trump during his US state visit later this month, as the UK government hopes his “soft power” can heal a damaging rift between the allies caused by the Iran war. The monarch and his wife Queen Camilla head across the Atlantic on April 27, a four-day trip ostensibly to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain but one that now has far greater significance amid a growing spat between Trump and ‌Prime... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3350114/britains-king-charles-charm-trump-state-visit-overshadowed-us-uk-rift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3350114/britains-king-charles-charm-trump-state-visit-overshadowed-us-uk-rift?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:27:55 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The British royal family stepped out for an Easter service last weekend, and royal watchers are buzzing over the appearance of one young man in particular. James, Earl of Wessex, was spotted sharing a warm conversation with Catherine, Princess of Wales, ahead of the service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. He is the 18-year-old son of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. A lovely interaction between the Princess of Wales and James, Earl of Wessex, at St George’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349587/meet-prince-harry-and-williams-cousin-james-earl-wessex-who-was-easter-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349587/meet-prince-harry-and-williams-cousin-james-earl-wessex-who-was-easter-service?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre,Sumnima Kandangwa Vincenzo La Torre,Sumnima Kandangwa This year marks the centenary of Queen Elizabeth’s birth. The late British monarch, who died in 2022, is the subject of an exhibition focusing on her style – which opens today. Held at The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” is the largest exhibition ever to pay homage to the queen’s fashion legacy, showcasing nearly 200 items of her clothing, starting from her childhood to the ensembles she wore for diplomatic engagements around the world, many of them... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3349658/queen-elizabeths-style-legacy-honoured-new-buckingham-palace-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3349658/queen-elizabeths-style-legacy-honoured-new-buckingham-palace-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:14 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse King Charles III will visit the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, despite some calls for the trip to be cancelled or delayed amid the Iran war. Confirmation of the monarch’s first state visit to the US comes at a rocky time for the so-called US-UK “special relationship”, with US President Donald Trump repeatedly criticising Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s reticence over the US-Israel war against Tehran. The trip by the king and Queen Camilla would “celebrate the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3348570/king-charles-pay-state-visit-us-late-april-amid-iran-war-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3348570/king-charles-pay-state-visit-us-late-april-amid-iran-war-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:55:02 +0000 Jill Lander Jill Lander The first month of the 2026 Chinese calendar, from February 4 to March 4, is represented by the Metal Tiger or geng yin. We have now left the year of the Wood Snake to embrace the year of the Fire Horse. In Chinese astrology, the Horse is the spirit of untamed motion that explores, expands and expresses itself without restraint. The Horse is not simply fast: it is purposeful. It runs towards something, seeking meaning in movement. To understand the energy of 2026, we must first understand what... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3343009/whats-your-luck-february-2026-metal-tiger-month-kicking-fire-horse-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3343009/whats-your-luck-february-2026-metal-tiger-month-kicking-fire-horse-year?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:10 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Love is, famously, a many-splendoured thing. It can encompass longing, loneliness, pain, jealousy, grief – and sometimes joy. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the many facets of passion are going on display in “Love Letters”, a public exhibition at Britain’s National Archives that covers five centuries. Curator Victoria Iglikowski-Broad says the documents recount “legendary romances from British history” involving royalty, politicians, celebrities and spies, alongside voices of everyday... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3340979/famous-love-letters-past-500-years-go-show-britains-national-archives?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3340979/famous-love-letters-past-500-years-go-show-britains-national-archives?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:15:08 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok Hong Kong police have arrested an elderly woman on suspicion of murder after she and her husband were found unconscious in a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel room, with the man sustaining a stab wound to the neck and later dying. Cleaners at the Ramada Grand hotel on Austin Avenue discovered the woman, 73, and the man, 77, lying on the bed in their room at about 4.50pm on Thursday, police said. Emergency services rushed them to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei, but the man was pronounced dead at... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340898/elderly-hong-kong-woman-arrested-after-tragedy-hotel-room?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340898/elderly-hong-kong-woman-arrested-after-tragedy-hotel-room?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:02:44 +0000 Jess Ma,Brian Wong Jess Ma,Brian Wong An equestrian coach with the Hong Kong Jockey Club has been denied bail after being charged with manslaughter and drugs possession, with prosecutors alleging that he killed a man last week in a suicide pact. British national Kyle McCullock, 36, appeared at Kowloon City Court for the first time on Wednesday after missing an earlier hearing this week for medical reasons. McCullock initially faced three drug-related charges for allegedly keeping an unspecified amount of methamphetamine, sildenafil... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339066/hong-kong-police-charges-man-manslaughter-after-reclassifying-drug-death?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339066/hong-kong-police-charges-man-manslaughter-after-reclassifying-drug-death?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:11:15 +0000 dpa dpa Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla will this week host the German president for a state visit, with the format reverting to normal after royal elements of US President Donald Trump’s stay were restricted to the Windsor estate. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, former judge Elke Budenbender, will be formally welcomed by Charles and Camilla on an open-air royal dais in the centre of the Berkshire town, before enjoying a carriage ride through the streets, past the crowds, to the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334816/uks-king-charles-host-first-state-visit-german-president-27-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334816/uks-king-charles-host-first-state-visit-german-president-27-years?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:51:22 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Holding prestige but not power, Britain’s monarchy is finely tuned to public sentiment. That has been evident with the disgrace of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, who was stripped of his princely title and his spacious home by his brother King Charles on Thursday, a banishment that has left the disgraced royal increasingly exposed to scrutiny both in the UK and the US over his friendship with the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following years of scandals related to Andrew, Charles arguably... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3331195/andrews-royal-exit-biggest-windsor-crisis-edward-viiis-abdication?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3331195/andrews-royal-exit-biggest-windsor-crisis-edward-viiis-abdication?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:00:09 +0000 Alexander Mak Alexander Mak Back in the 1980s and 90s, stamp collecting was a popular pastime in Hong Kong. From Queen Elizabeth’s 60th birthday in 1986 to special issues for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, limited-edition stamps celebrated important moments and were highly sought after. Long queues often formed outside post offices on issue days as collectors eagerly awaited new designs that captured the city’s milestones. These stamps also came with what were known as “first-day covers”, which bore the official date of... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3329761/pictures-hong-kongs-most-enthusiastic-stamp-collectors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3329761/pictures-hong-kongs-most-enthusiastic-stamp-collectors?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:30:20 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press He won’t call himself a duke any more, but that is not enough for many of Prince Andrew’s critics. Buckingham Palace and the British government were under pressure Monday to formally strip Prince Andrew of his princely title and sumptuous home after new revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. After discussions with his elder brother King Charles, Andrew agreed on Friday to stop using titles including Duke of York. It was the latest effort to insulate the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3329768/palace-and-uk-government-under-pressure-strip-prince-andrew-titles-and-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3329768/palace-and-uk-government-under-pressure-strip-prince-andrew-titles-and-home?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:11:13 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown When it comes to iconic fashion moments, the coat has had more than its fair share of time in the spotlight. How else to explain the enduring appeal of the Burberry trench coat, which traces its roots back to 1879, the year gentleman’s outfitter Thomas Burberry created the breathable, waterproof fabric gabardine? Or any of the Michael Kors for Celine coats in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), or Kate Hudson’s shearling coat in Almost Famous (2000)? The look remains eternal inspiration for wannabe... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3327376/memorable-coats-and-people-who-made-them-famous-rihanna-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3327376/memorable-coats-and-people-who-made-them-famous-rihanna-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:10 +0000 Alexander Mak Alexander Mak When Ocean Terminal opened in March 1966, it was the world’s first marine pier integrated with a shopping centre and Asia’s first American-style shopping mall. Beyond being Hong Kong’s first cruise terminal, it quickly became a beloved gathering place, where families strolled the decks and crowds came to watch New Year fireworks and admire the skyline. Through the years, Ocean Terminal and Harbour City have been interchangeable. The sprawling complex has grown into a maze of malls and arcades –... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3327241/pictures-hong-kongs-ocean-terminal-opened-1966-marrying-marine-pier-mall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3327241/pictures-hong-kongs-ocean-terminal-opened-1966-marrying-marine-pier-mall?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:15:11 +0000 Reuters Reuters King Charles will host US President Donald Trump for his unprecedented second state visit to Britain later this year, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Wednesday. Trump accepted an invitation from the king for a second state visit in February, making the US president the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits by a British monarch. “Your country is a fantastic country and it’ll be our honour to be there,” Trump said after Prime Minister Keir Starmer handed... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3315821/king-charles-host-trump-second-uk-state-visit-later-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3315821/king-charles-host-trump-second-uk-state-visit-later-year?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:26:25 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa In a sea of black, the white dresses worn by Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Charlene of Monaco at Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass stood out. It is customary to wear black in front of the pope, and as politicians and Europe’s royals gathered in St Peter’s Square in The Vatican on May 18, most adhered to the tradition. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska both opted for dark attire, while US Vice-President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Vance also chose sombre... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3311970/why-some-royals-wore-white-inaugural-mass-pope-leo-xiv-queens-letizia-sofia-what-unconventional?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3311970/why-some-royals-wore-white-inaugural-mass-pope-leo-xiv-queens-letizia-sofia-what-unconventional?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:17 +0000 SCMP SCMP This article was first published on May 5, 1975 To the boom of welcoming naval guns firing a Royal salute and the skirl of Gurkha pipers, the Queen was yesterday welcomed to Hong Kong as she sailed across Fragrant Harbour. Amid waving flags and beneath the skyscrapers of Hong Kong and Kowloon, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, received an enthusiastic welcome as they made their historic touchdown at Kai Tak. It was the first visit to the Colony of a reigning monarch since Hong Kong came... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3308442/naval-guns-crowds-welcome-queen-elizabeth-hong-kong-1975-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3308442/naval-guns-crowds-welcome-queen-elizabeth-hong-kong-1975-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 May 2025 01:45:08 +0000 When Prince Charles, as he was, revealed his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles, the world was stunned. She quickly became known as “The Other Woman” and every move she made was met with intense scrutiny. But over the years, public sentiment began to shift, especially after the pair married and she was integrated fully into “The Firm”. According to Statista, as of February, 45 per cent of the British public had a positive opinion of Camilla. This marks an increase from October 2019, when... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3307407/meet-jacqui-meakin-royal-stylist-who-dressed-queen-mother-she-has-also-helped-shape-queen-camillas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3307407/meet-jacqui-meakin-royal-stylist-who-dressed-queen-mother-she-has-also-helped-shape-queen-camillas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:12 +0000 Britain’s King Charles on Monday began a state visit to Italy in which he will address parliament and tour the Colosseum, although an audience with Pope Francis was postponed over the pontiff’s poor health. The four-day trip comes 10 days after the king, 76, was briefly admitted to hospital after experiencing temporary side effects from his cancer treatment. The king and his wife, Queen Camilla, who will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary while in Rome, touched down at the capital’s... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3305579/britains-king-charles-shrugs-health-scare-begin-italy-visit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3305579/britains-king-charles-shrugs-health-scare-begin-italy-visit?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:12:06 +0000 The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. The death of Prince Karim – the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims – was announced on Tuesday by the Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community. His son, 53-year-old Rahim Al-Hussaini, has been named as the Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, in according with his father’s will. On Saturday, a private funeral service took place at the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3297991/aga-khan-leader-ismaili-muslims-laid-rest-egypt-during-private-burial-ceremony?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3297991/aga-khan-leader-ismaili-muslims-laid-rest-egypt-during-private-burial-ceremony?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:57:10 +0000 Britain’s Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have welcomed their second child together, daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham Palace announced on January 29. The baby was born several weeks premature on January 22, weighing only four pounds and five ounces, but is said to be healthy, per BBC. The Buckingham Palace have said, “Their majesties the king and queen and other members of the royal family have all been informed and are delighted with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297410/meet-princess-beatrices-husband-italian-count-edoardo-mapelli-mozzi-royal-couple-married-2020-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297410/meet-princess-beatrices-husband-italian-count-edoardo-mapelli-mozzi-royal-couple-married-2020-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:10 +0000 When Queen Elizabeth died at age 96 in September 2022, the world’s reaction was profound. Her 70-year reign had been the longest of any British monarch, and people around the world took a moment to reflect on a remarkable legacy. As the media flocked to capture the state funeral in London in September 2022, many attendees found themselves in the spotlight. Alexander Ogilvy was one of them. But what do we know about him? He is the grandson of Princess Alexandra, Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Born in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297259/who-british-royal-alexander-ogilvy-ivy-league-alum-hes-been-crowned-one-uks-most-eligible-bachelors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297259/who-british-royal-alexander-ogilvy-ivy-league-alum-hes-been-crowned-one-uks-most-eligible-bachelors?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:09 +0000 Discover five tales from our archives recounting Hong Kong’s history when the city has hosted unforgettable moments with global icons. From Stephen Hawking’s rock star welcome and Rudolf Nureyev’s controversial farewell tour to Clark Gable’s film shoot, Queen Elizabeth’s historic visit, and Serena Williams’ unplanned shopping spree, dive into these captivating stories with the biggest names from the worlds of science, art, cinema, royalty and sport. 1. When Stephen Hawking got a rock star... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3291311/stephen-hawking-serena-williams-queen-elizabeth-and-more-hong-kong-star-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3291311/stephen-hawking-serena-williams-queen-elizabeth-and-more-hong-kong-star-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Dec 2024 21:15:06 +0000 Members of Greece’s former royal family expressed “deep emotion” Monday at a decision to reinstate their Greek citizenship, ending a decades-old dispute with the country’s government. Greece abolished the monarchy in a 1974 referendum and the former royal family was stripped of its citizenship two decades later during a dispute over the former royal estate that passed to state control. In a decision published in the government gazette, dated Friday, citizenship was granted to 10 members of the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3292079/former-greek-royal-family-expresses-deep-emotion-after-regaining-citizenship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3292079/former-greek-royal-family-expresses-deep-emotion-after-regaining-citizenship?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:46:04 +0000 Chocolate firm Cadbury said on Monday it was “disappointed” after losing its royal warrant for the first time in 170 years following King Charles’ first review of the coveted list since becoming monarch. Campaign group B4Ukraine earlier this year urged the king to remove companies “still operating in Russia” following its invasion of Ukraine. It singled out Mondelez International which owns Cadbury as well as Bacardi, Nestle and Unilever, the maker of the UK’s love-it-or-hate-it breakfast... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3292077/chocolate-maker-cadbury-disappointed-losing-royal-warrant-under-king-charles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3292077/chocolate-maker-cadbury-disappointed-losing-royal-warrant-under-king-charles?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:33:58 +0000 An indigenous senator told Britain’s King Charles that Australia is not his land and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the monarch is not needed as the country’s head of state as the British royal visited Australia’s parliament on Monday. Indigenous independent Senator Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for the royal couple after shouting that British colonisers have taken indigenous land and bones. “You committed genocide against our people,” she shouted. “Give us... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3283193/australian-senator-accuses-britains-king-genocide-against-indigenous-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3283193/australian-senator-accuses-britains-king-genocide-against-indigenous-people?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:46:00 +0000 Diners are to be given the chance to experience an 18th-century feast in King Charles’s favourite room at Dumfries House, in Scotland. Charles takes most of his evening meals in the Pink Dining Room when staying at the Scottish stately home in Ayrshire, southwest Scotland. Now his charity, The King’s Foundation, is offering a new private dining experience, allowing members of the public the opportunity to enjoy a three-course meal, authentic to the 1700s and served by a traditional butler, in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3282379/want-eat-royalty-visit-stunning-scottish-mansion-owned-king-charles-charity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3282379/want-eat-royalty-visit-stunning-scottish-mansion-owned-king-charles-charity?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:45:07 +0000 Peter Nygard, the founder of one of Canada’s largest clothing brands, was sentenced Monday to 11 years in prison for four counts of sexual assault of women and a girl in Toronto. He could be released in about six and a half years with credit for time spent in pre-trial custody, or sooner if he is granted parole. Nygard, 83, is “a Canadian success story gone very wrong,” Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Goldstein said in handing down the sentence. He called him “a sexual predator”, adding... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3277842/canadian-ex-fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-jailed-11-years-over-sexual-assaults?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3277842/canadian-ex-fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-jailed-11-years-over-sexual-assaults?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:42:50 +0000 Peter Phillips – the son of Anne, Princess Royal, and her first husband Captain Mark Phillips, nephew of King Charles, and the Late Queen Elizabeth’s “favourite grandson” – has hard launched his new relationship. This comes not long after his separation from Lindsay Wallace became public. He was reportedly spotted hand in hand with Harriet Sperling at the Badminton Horse Trials in May alongside his children, 13-year-old Savannah and 12-year-old Isla. A source who was at the event told British... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3271891/meet-peter-phillipss-new-girlfriend-harriet-sperling-who-has-already-met-king-charles-and-queen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3271891/meet-peter-phillipss-new-girlfriend-harriet-sperling-who-has-already-met-king-charles-and-queen?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:00:16 +0000 Britain’s King Charles is preparing to visit Australia and Samoa in October, an itinerary that will span 12 time zones and test the monarch’s stamina as he recovers from cancer treatment. The trip, announced on Sunday by Buckingham Palace, marks a watershed moment for the 75-year-old king, who has been slowly returning to public duties after taking a break following his cancer diagnosis in early February. The decision to undertake such a long journey will be seen as a sign of Charles’ recovery,... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3270432/king-charles-visit-australia-and-samoa-first-overseas-tour-cancer-diagnosis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3270432/king-charles-visit-australia-and-samoa-first-overseas-tour-cancer-diagnosis?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Jul 2024 22:53:33 +0000 Four members of the UK’s richest family are in hot water in Switzerland over charges they mistreated their domestic staff. Per the BBC, workers at the Hindujas’ Lake Geneva residence brought over from India alleged that they were overworked and underpaid. They also claimed that their passports were confiscated, they slept in a windowless basement room, and that they could not leave the villa without permission. Swiss prosecutor Yves Bertossa said the family spent more on their dog than on their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3269392/keeping-hindujas-uks-richest-family-has-just-been-convicted-exploitation-and-its-not-their-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3269392/keeping-hindujas-uks-richest-family-has-just-been-convicted-exploitation-and-its-not-their-first?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:00:14 +0000 Princess Anne’s husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, has shared some positive updates around his wife’s recovery following news that she was hospitalised for a minor head injury and concussion believed to be caused by a horse, per BBC. According to the source, the 73-year-old princess was hospitalised following an incident that occurred on June 23 on her Gloucestershire estate. “She’s doing fine, slow but sure,” said Laurence as he left the hospital in Bristol after paying her a visit.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3268273/who-princess-annes-long-time-husband-sir-timothy-laurence-retired-royal-navy-officer-was-equerry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3268273/who-princess-annes-long-time-husband-sir-timothy-laurence-retired-royal-navy-officer-was-equerry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:14 +0000 Princess Anne, King Charles’ younger sister, is in hospital after suffering a head injury on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said, adding the royal was expected to make a full recovery from the incident which was believed to have involved a horse. The palace said on Monday that the 73-year-old, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, had suffered minor injuries and a concussion following the incident, and was now recovering at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, west England. “Her royal highness is... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3267876/uks-princess-anne-hospital-head-injury-after-suspected-horse-incident?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3267876/uks-princess-anne-hospital-head-injury-after-suspected-horse-incident?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:47:15 +0000 Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Britain on Saturday for a three-day state visit hosted by King Charles. A special flight from Japan landed at London’s Stansted airport. The royal couple are to spend Sunday and Monday at private engagements before the official programme begins on Tuesday. The highlight will be a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, with all eyes on a possible appearance by heir to the throne Prince William’s wife Kate Middleton, rarely seen in recent months... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3267680/japans-emperor-naruhito-arrives-uk-3-day-state-visit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3267680/japans-emperor-naruhito-arrives-uk-3-day-state-visit?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Jun 2024 18:28:55 +0000 Lord Ivar Mountbatten is the first known member of the extended British royal family to be in a same-sex marriage. A direct descendant of Queen Victoria, the 61-year-old is King Charles’ second cousin. He tied the knot with Lady Penny Mountbatten in 1994, before they split up in 2011. Seven years later, in 2018, he married airline cabin services director James Coyle at his Grade I listed home in Devon, Bridwell Park – a historic moment for the royal family. Now, the British aristocrat is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267340/meet-lord-ivar-mountbatten-first-openly-gay-british-royal-king-charles-second-cousin-stars-season-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267340/meet-lord-ivar-mountbatten-first-openly-gay-british-royal-king-charles-second-cousin-stars-season-3?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:12 +0000 British banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III entered circulation for the first time on Wednesday, nearly two years after he succeeded his mother, Queen Elizabeth. The portrait of the king will appear on all four banknotes issued by the Bank of England – 5, 10, 20 and 50 pounds – with no other alterations to the existing designs. The notes will coexist alongside those bearing the image of Elizabeth, who died in September 2022. In line with guidance from the Royal Household, the new... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3265522/cash-king-charles-iii-banknotes-enter-uk-circulation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3265522/cash-king-charles-iii-banknotes-enter-uk-circulation?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:00:26 +0000 Britain’s King Charles will host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife for a state visit later in June, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, providing details of the three-day trip in the latest sign of the monarch’s health after his cancer diagnosis. Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, will be greeted by heir to the throne Prince William on June 25 before a state banquet at Buckingham Palace held by Charles, his wife Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family. The occasion... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3265261/king-charles-host-japans-emperor-naruhito-uk-state-visit-month?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3265261/king-charles-host-japans-emperor-naruhito-uk-state-visit-month?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:32:42 +0000 Few families have ever been scrutinised and obsessed over like the British royals. The subjects of countless articles, books, television shows and more, the late Queen Elizabeth and her brood – including her son Charles, the current King – have always been in the spotlight, sometimes willingly, as the exhibition “Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography”, documents. Held at the King’s Gallery – formerly the Queen’s Gallery – in Buckingham Palace until October 6 this year, the show displays... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3264426/royal-portraits-got-it-right-red-king-charles-controversy-queen-elizabeth-and-her-brood-were?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3264426/royal-portraits-got-it-right-red-king-charles-controversy-queen-elizabeth-and-her-brood-were?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 May 2024 22:00:10 +0000 The firstborn child of Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde has just been accepted to Harvard University to do a Master’s degree in public policy, according to Vanity Fair. Princess Elisabeth, who turns 23 this October, is currently completing her three-year undergraduate degree in history and politics at Lincoln College, Oxford. So as she prepares to further her education stateside this autumn, what else do we know about this smart queen-in-the-making? Princess Elisabeth’s royal roots... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3264025/meet-belgiums-princess-elisabeth-whos-harvard-soon-future-queen-who-rocks-dries-van-noten-has-been?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3264025/meet-belgiums-princess-elisabeth-whos-harvard-soon-future-queen-who-rocks-dries-van-noten-has-been?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 May 2024 21:00:08 +0000 Princess Diana’s siblings reunited at an Invictus Games service in London on May 8, where they showed their support for their nephew Prince Harry, as reported by British media. While King Charles and Prince William didn’t attend the event to celebrate the charity’s 10th anniversary – amid a rumoured rift between Harry and his father and brother since the release of his tell-all memoir Spare – Harry didn’t seem to mind as he hugged his uncle Earl Spencer and aunt, Lady Jane Fellowes, according... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3262282/who-princess-dianas-sister-lady-jane-fellowes-she-just-joined-her-brother-charles-spencer-support?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3262282/who-princess-dianas-sister-lady-jane-fellowes-she-just-joined-her-brother-charles-spencer-support?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 May 2024 21:00:13 +0000 Crowds of well-wishers on Tuesday greeted King Charles III as he made his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said they were “very encouraged” by the progress of his treatment. The British head of state and his wife, Queen Camilla, toured the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in central London, which diagnoses and treats a wide range of cancers. Charles, 75, is patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, while... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260955/britains-king-charles-resumes-public-duties-visit-cancer-centre-after-own-diagnosis-disease?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260955/britains-king-charles-resumes-public-duties-visit-cancer-centre-after-own-diagnosis-disease?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:02:58 +0000 Prince Harry will return to Britain to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games in May, before joining his wife Meghan on a visit to Nigeria, his spokesperson said on Sunday. Harry, the youngest son of King Charles, lives in the United States with Meghan and their two children after he gave up working as a member of the British royal family in 2020. He has only returned to Britain on a few occasions since his departure from royal life, arriving for major events such as the funeral of... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260718/prince-harry-expected-london-then-nigeria-wife-meghan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260718/prince-harry-expected-london-then-nigeria-wife-meghan?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:29:01 +0000 Peter Phillips, once dubbed Queen Elizabeth’s “favourite grandson” by a royal insider, has called it quits with his long-term girlfriend Lindsay Wallace, as confirmed by a source to Hello! on April 9. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @thewindsorsfamily “Peter and Lindsay made the difficult decision to separate as they were spending less time together with work and family commitments,” the source told the publication. “Peter’s business commitments... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3258847/who-queen-elizabeths-favourite-grandson-peter-phillips-who-used-live-hong-kong-king-charles-newly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3258847/who-queen-elizabeths-favourite-grandson-peter-phillips-who-used-live-hong-kong-king-charles-newly?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2024 22:00:16 +0000 If people were to name the late Queen Elizabeth’s eight grandkids, most would mention the most well-known royals: Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. But the public may not be too familiar with the queen’s youngest grandchild, James, Earl of Wessex, the 16-year-old son of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh who prefers to stay under the radar. James made a rare public appearance at the royal family’s Easter celebration at the Easter Matins service at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3257571/who-james-earl-wessex-queen-elizabeths-youngest-grandchild-spotted-over-easter-low-key-british-royal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3257571/who-james-earl-wessex-queen-elizabeths-youngest-grandchild-spotted-over-easter-low-key-british-royal?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:00:42 +0000 It’s not been an easy few months for the British royal family, who have been in the spotlight since the beginning of the year – first due to King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, then because of Kate Middleton’s absence from royal duties and the fact that a family photo she shared was found to have been altered. After weeks of frenzied online speculation and conspiracy theories about her whereabouts, the future queen of England announced she had been diagnosed with cancer and is in the early stages... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3256729/who-are-prince-william-and-kate-middletons-new-aides-lieutenant-colonel-tom-white-looks-roger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3256729/who-are-prince-william-and-kate-middletons-new-aides-lieutenant-colonel-tom-white-looks-roger?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:00:16 +0000 As news of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis shocks the world and prompts an outpouring of sympathy after weeks of speculation, it has emerged that the princess is undergoing a course of chemotherapy. Middleton initially underwent abdominal surgery in January at The London Clinic, where at least one member of staff was said to have breached her medical records. The violation reportedly occurred during her two-week stay at the facility, with a spokesperson for the UK Information Commissioner’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3256438/4-hospitals-frequented-royal-family-london-clinic-treated-kate-middleton-portland-hospital-where?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3256438/4-hospitals-frequented-royal-family-london-clinic-treated-kate-middleton-portland-hospital-where?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:00:18 +0000 With the spring fashion weeks now behind us, we can look back at some of the highlights you may have missed outside the blockbuster shows, from noteworthy collabs to celebrations of sportswear in this, Paris’ Olympic year. 1. Sacai x Carhartt Wip capsule Chitose Abe is one of the most prolific collaborators in the fashion world. Through the years, the founder and creative director of Sacai has partnered with an impressive roll-call of brands, from Mercedes-AMG and Nike, to French couturier Jean... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3256310/5-spring-style-milestones-remember-queen-elizabeths-beloved-barbour-working-erdem-yoga-wear-pucci?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3256310/5-spring-style-milestones-remember-queen-elizabeths-beloved-barbour-working-erdem-yoga-wear-pucci?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:00:19 +0000 It’s one thing to be scrutinised as a member of the royal family – that comes with the territory – but an equerry is supposed to stay behind the scenes, helping their assigned royal carry out their day-to-day duties. No wonder it all got a bit much for King Charles’ equerry Jonathan Thompson then, who recently stepped back from his public-facing role as the monarch’s personal assistant after receiving a bit too much attention for his good looks. View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3255382/6-handsome-equerries-who-stole-attention-away-royals-major-eye-candy-johnny-thompson-and-tom-white?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3255382/6-handsome-equerries-who-stole-attention-away-royals-major-eye-candy-johnny-thompson-and-tom-white?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:00:18 +0000 Buckingham Palace is in mourning over the unexpected death of Thomas Kingston – husband to Lady Gabriella Kingston and the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent – after the 45-year-old was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening, as reported by the BBC. According to the source, there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, but the official cause has not yet been announced. “Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him,”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3253504/who-was-thomas-kingston-lady-gabriella-windsors-husband-who-just-passed-away-he-dated-kate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3253504/who-was-thomas-kingston-lady-gabriella-windsors-husband-who-just-passed-away-he-dated-kate?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:00:16 +0000