Wednesday marks the 63rd running of the Nell Gwyn Stakes – a group 3 horse race held annually in Newmarket.
Ten fillies line up in the 2024 contest, which is run in memory of the small-time actress who became mistress to King Charles II.
Gwyn was one of at least seven mistresses who were linked to King Charles II during his nearly 25-year-reign, so why was she so special in continuing…
Four bad lads and a wicked Queen
6th April 2024
Queen Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer
First in the queue is Queen Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer. The Queen, often referred to as the She-Wold of France, joined forces with Mortimer and became known as a rather foul duo. For many years, they sought to remove…
''Not bloody likely'': the attempted kidnapping of a princess
20th March 2024
On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car was forced to stop on The Mall.
Once the car came to a standstill, an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol.
Anne’s personal protection officer…
Kensington Palace has declined to release the original unedited Mother’s Day photograph depicting the Princess of Wales and her three children.
To mark Mothering Sunday, the palace released a picture on social media. However, it later emerged that it has been edited by the Princess of Wales herself.
On Monday, she apologised, saying: “Like many amateur photographers, I do…
The Princess Of Wales issues apology
11th March 2024
The Princess of Wales has responded to allegations that a photograph released on Mothering Sunday of the Catherine alongside her three children was ‘manipulated’.
Taking to social media, HRH said: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally…
No suggestion the Princess Of Wales or her health were misrepresented in Mother's Day image
10th March 2024
Several international news agencies have ordered their clients to remove the image released on Mother’s Day of the Princess of Wales sitting alongside her three children.
The major news agencies, Associated Press, AFP, Reuters and Getty, allege that the photo has…
Kensington Palace refuses to comment after major news publications refuse to use Kate image over 'photo manipulation'
10th March 2024
Kensington Palace have refused to comment on claims that the photograph released on Mother’s Day showing the Princess of Wales alongside her three children has been ‘manipulated’.
Four of the biggest news agencies in the world: Associated Press, Reuters, AFP and Getty have issued a ‘kill notice’ to their clients.
This is an order for them to remove the…
"Thank you for your kind wishes" - Catherine thanks public for their support in new message
10th March 2024
The first official photograph of the Princess of Wales has been released following her abdominal surgery earlier this year.
Kensington Palace released the image of the Princess alongside her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, to mark…
Lady Louise and Queen Elizabeth II: their special bond
9th March 2024
In the last months of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II shared a very special moment with her youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor.
As she attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May 2022, just months before her death, Her Late Majesty beamed with pride as…
First may I say how wonderful it is to be here with so many people who are doing so much to change lives through grassroots sport. There have been some remarkable stories that have been honoured today and a particular congratulations to Fulham Reach Boat Club for being recognised as Community Club of the Year. If I may, I beg your indulgence for a few minutes, as I wanted to also take this…