Royal Family's castle which is hardly visited but bought 'for less than £100'

, nor of his admiration for the woman who has become the royal family's most popular personality. On Tuesday, April 23, the King awarded her a new honorary title: the Princess of Wales officially joined the Order of Companions of Honor, a first for a member of the royal family.This prestigious order was founded by King George V in 1917 to recognize British personalities who have made outstanding contributions to their country's culture, science, and politics.

A year and a half after Queen Elizabeth II's passing at the age of 96, the Royal Family is gearing up for a solemn yet heartfelt commemoration of what would have been her 98th birthday. Now a former royal butler, Grant Harrold, has offered his insight into how he thinks the family plans to honour the beloved monarch away from the public eye on Sunday, 21 April. Speaking on behalf of Slingo, Grant reveals that while the Royal Family won't hold public celebrations, they will come together in private to quietly acknowledge the late Queen's birthday.

Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle. Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle may be invited by King Charles to spend some time with the Firm over the season this year.

began outpatient treatment in February, and has since taken a slight step back from official duties to focus on his health.“I am hearing that he’s actually responding genuinely, really well to cancer treatment,” royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths told “GB News.”“And everyone in the royal household is feeling positive and upbeat about how he’s responding,” Griffiths said.It appears as though the king really is hitting his stride when it comes to his recovery, as he recently returned from a quick trip to Scotland with his wife, Queen Camilla.The couple, who last week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, spent a few days at Birkhall, their Highlands retreat located on the Balmoral estate, to mark the occasion.Charles’ love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.Charles has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since news of his ailing health came to light.Just days before jetting off to Scotland, the King was seen waving to well-wishers from the car as he headed to church at Sandringham.The previous week, he was seen joining other royals for Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.While he’s made an effort to avoid commenting on speculation about his health, Charles did speak out about his own battle just days after going public with the news.The King said that well wishes from the public are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” he said in a statement.“My lifelong

They have rapidly become one of the Royal Family’s greatest assets and so it proved again last week when the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh stepped up to the plate and carried out a historic ceremony on behalf of King Charles. But as Prince Edward, 60, and Sophie, 59, watched French soldiers parade in the Buckingham Palace forecourt to mark 120 years of friendly relations between the two countries the couple must have reflected that their rise has been many years in the making.Their ascension, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond notes, is also setting the perfect example for two young royals of how to make a success of being the 'spare' to the throne.

The Duke of Kent is to step down as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years and hand over the role to the Duke of Edinburgh, Buckingham Palace has announced. Edward, Duke of Kent, who was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, paid tribute to the “bravery, selfless courage and devotion to duty” of the Scots Guards ahead of relinquishing his position.

Even though the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April, it is not expected that King Charles will be in attendance as he continues to focus on his recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Many members of the Royal Family - including the King, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II - have graced the racecourse in recent decades.

The premises licence for a Perth hotel where three guests were killed in a horror blaze has not been paid for two years.

told the Sun that they remain amicable.“They were friends before their relationship blossomed. But Peter and Lindsay have gone their separate ways as the relationship simply ran its course,” an insider told the outlet.The pair each have two children from previous relationships.Phillips shares daughters Savannah, 13, and Isla, 12, with his Canadian ex-wife.

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips has reportedly split from his girlfriend, Lindsay Wallace, after three years together.The 46 year old royal began dating Lindsay, 43, in 2021 after the end of his marriage to Autumn Kelly, 45. Peter and Lindsay, the daughter of an oil tycoon, are said to remain amicable, with nobody else believed to be involved.

major health woes plaguing the royal family at this time.In fact, the pair will mark their anniversary with an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.“I can’t believe it’s 19 years this year. I was there that day, in the church.

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He may come from a world of immense privilege but the Prince of Wales has been dealt a cruel hand in his personal life. With the deaths of his beloved mother and grandmother, the estrangement from his brother, his father’s cancer diagnosis and now his wife battling the same cruel disease, the list of people Prince William can turn to for personal support is limited.

Fans were eagerly awaiting the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla at St George's Chapel for the royal Easter service - but there was one member of the Royal Family that was noticeably absent. Lady Louise was nowhere to be seen at the service on Sunday as she is currently studying English Literature at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

King Charles smiled and waved as he was supported by his doting wife Queen Camilla as they attended the annual Easter Sunday church service.This is the monarch's first major appearance as he slowly returns to royal duties after sharing the news that he had been diagnosed with cancer.The 75 year old joined the Queen and other royals for the annual Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel on Sunday, 31 March. As the monarch arrived one person shouted "Happy Easter", to which Charles gestured with his arm and responded: "And to you." The Royal attendees included Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York.They all reached the chapel a little before the King and Queen.

is set to sit apart from the other members of the royal family during the church service on Sunday at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel.

Zara and Mike Tindall are set to miss the Royal Family's annual Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Sunday, 31 March as they will instead travel to Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire to compete in a three-day equestrian event.The couple, who are parents to Mia, 10, Lena, five, and Lucas, three, will not be joining King Charles as he makes his first appearance at a large-scale public event for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.The Tindall's will not be the only family missing on the day as the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to spend the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. It's believed Zara will compete with two horses in the Advanced competition at the Eventing Spring Carnival, which will take place from 29 March until 31 March.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to sit separately from the rest of the Royal Family during this year's Easter service.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be sitting separately from the rest of the Royal Family during the annual Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Sunday, 31 March.This will be the 75 year old monarch's first public engagement since he was diagnosed with cancer, after it was reported that he is very keen to get back to work and make appearances at key royal events in the summer. While the King will be present, the Wales family will not as they are expected to spend the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk following the announcement that the Princess of Wales is also undergoing treatment for cancer.

King Charles is set to sit apart from the rest of the Royal Family during the Easter Sunday service, according to reports.