Queen’s ‘happy place’ to be opened to the public for the first time

Queen’s ‘happy place’ to be opened to the public for the first time

The move to open Balmoral Castle to tourists is part of King Charles’ wish to make royal residences more accessible.

  • byVictoria Ward

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King Charles,in bid to reassure shaken public,attends Easter service

King Charles,in bid to reassure shaken public,attends Easter service

Charles has continued to work while undergoing treatment,but he has suspended public engagements on the advice of his doctors.

  • byMark Landler
‘Indefensible’:The star-studded London club that won’t let women join

‘Indefensible’:The star-studded London club that won’t let women join

The Garrick Club has a membership that should embrace progress,but it’s men-only.

  • byMark Landler
Margaret Beazley’s term as NSW governor extended until May 2026

Margaret Beazley’s term as NSW governor extended until May 2026

Premier Chris Minns has given the eminent jurist another two years in the vice-regal role,but will still be able to appoint her successor before the next election.

  • byMichael Koziol
King praises ‘hand of friendship in time of need’ in Easter message

King praises ‘hand of friendship in time of need’ in Easter message

Charles missed a traditional service,but recorded his first public address since his daughter-in-law,Catherine,revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer.

  • byMichael Holden
As we sat feverishly speculating,there was a horrible truth confronting Catherine,Princess of Wales
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As we sat feverishly speculating,there was a horrible truth confronting Catherine,Princess of Wales

It’s hard to pinpoint the moment when we came to expect the private health concern of a public figure was fair game for clicks or laughs.

  • byRob Harris
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Picture agency ‘misleadingly’ labels royal family photo as digitally enhanced

Picture agency ‘misleadingly’ labels royal family photo as digitally enhanced

Following the furore over the manipulation of royal portraits,Getty Images launched a review of handout images of the royal family.

  • byVictoria Ward
Russian media falsely claims King Charles is dead

Russian media falsely claims King Charles is dead

Social media posts that circulated the stories were accompanied by images purporting to show that the Union flag at Buckingham Palace was flying at half-mast.

  • byVictoria Ward
Where is Kate Middleton? Social media searches for a princess

Where is Kate Middleton? Social media searches for a princess

The Princess of Wales’ desire to retain privacy about her health has only fuelled wild conspiracy theories.

  • byJames Lemon
William and Kate have badly misjudged their target audience
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William and Kate have badly misjudged their target audience

The furore surrounding Princess Catherine’s edited photograph has perhaps surpassed the notorious Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan.

  • byRob Harris
King Charles to miss Commonwealth Day event

King Charles to miss Commonwealth Day event

The King will be absent from the commemoration of the group’s 75th anniversary celebrations while the recuperates from cancer treatment.

  • byMichael Holden