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British royal family news reveals that the Windsors are a remarkably strong, resilient, and fascinating clan. Queen Elizabeth ruled for 70 years and her legacy will not soon be forgotten.

The late queen had a wicked sense of humor, as she showed in a Superbowl cameo with James Bond and a Platinum Jubilee video with Paddington Bear.

Speaking of Bond, did you know that the royal family had its very own “undercover agent” in its midst for years? Keep reading to find out more about this scintillating story!

The Royal Change Agent No One Knew About

According to Marie Claire, the monarchy held this royal’s secret career in confidence for ages. This isn’t the sort of thing one expects from a proper family tasked with upholding centuries of tradition and decorum.

And yet Katharine, the Duchess of Kent who married the queen’s cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent,...

King George VI was born Albert Frederick Arthur George Saxe-Coburg Gotha 129 years ago, on December 14, 1895, to his parents, the Duke and Duchess of York, and future King George V and Queen Mary.

Prince Albert Developed A Stammer When He Was A Child

The young man was known as “His Highness Prince Albert of York.” However, his family nicknamed him “Bertie.” He was the second son and the spare, as his older brother, Edward VIII, was meant to be King.

The Prince had five siblings: Prince Edward, Prince John, Prince George, Prince Henry, and Princess Mary.

When Albert was eight, he developed a stammer and was forced to wear leg braces to correct his knocked knees. Prince Albert was an emotional child, often throwing temper tantrums and crying.

He carried his emotional nature into adulthood. When his brother Edward abdicated, and Albert found out he’d be King, he broke down...

Kate Middleton made her first major public appearance since completing her cancer treatment at the Festival of Remembrance held to pay respect and honor servicemen, veterans, and their families.

This Year’s Festival Marked The 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

The concert and Sunday service at the Cenotaph are among the two most critical engagements on the royal calendar. The Princess of Wales arrived with Prince William, who lovingly wrapped his arm around his wife as they entered the Royal Albert Hall.

The Prince Of Wales has described this year as the “hardest” of his life, as Princess Kate was diagnosed with an unidentified form of cancer. He said he’s proud of his father, King Charles, and his wife for bravely fighting their illnesses.

The royal couple were seen shaking hands with officials, and Kate Middleton looked stunning as always. She wore a sleek black blazer dress.

She accessorized her style with a pearl necklace,...

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, celebrated turning 89 on October 9th. This morning, outside his Kensington Palace home, Wren House, he was treated to a spirited rendition of “Happy Birthday” on the bagpipes.

He was also serenaded with “Hills of the Beggar” and “Scotland the Brave.” He was joined by his wife, Katharine, his son, Lord Nicholas Windsor, and his younger brother, Prince Michael of Kent.

The Duke Of Kent Serves Over 140 Charities And Organizations

Edward is Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin, with whom he was very close. She attended his christening when she was nine years old.

Edward has been a working royal family member since the Queen’s coronation in June 1953. He is still serving and is associated with over 140 charities and organizations.

He was right by Her Majesty’s side for June 2021’s Trooping the Color, as Prince Philip had passed away that April.

Just three months before Queen Elizabeth passed,...

On September 16, two years ago today, King Charles led his siblings to carry out the Vigil of the Princes at Westminster Abbey.

Queen Elizabeth’s Vigil Of The Princes Was The Third Ceremony Of Its Kind

Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward stood surrounding their late mother’s coffin for ten minutes as her body lay in state. Princess Anne made history as the first female to participate in the ceremony.

Slowly and in unison, they turned outwards. The Queen’s four children turned outwards. They were silent and motionless as they bowed their heads.

This was the four siblings’ final ceremonial tribute to the monarch, their mother, and the Queen. It was the third ceremony of its kind ever. The Vigil of the Princes is relatively new compared to other royal traditions. The royal tradition dates back to 1936, after King George V passed.

King George VI, King Edward VIII,...

Hot on the heels of this year’s Trooping the Color, the royal family steps out for Order of the Garter. It looks like the summer calendar is in full swing.

Order Of The Garter Is The English Order Of Knighthood

The royal family considers The Order of the Garter to be the English Order of Knighthood, and it is the highest British honor. King Edward III created the order in 1348. He danced with the Countess of Salisbury at a court ball at Windsor Castle.

He saw that she had dropped her blue garter, and he immediately bent down to pick it up. When he did, the guests snickered at the implication. His Majesty was furious by his subject’s assumptions, as it could destroy the countess’s reputation.

He stood up, raised the garter in the air, and declared,

“Shame to him who thinks evil of it.”

Legend has...

Queen Charlotte's children were largely absent from Bridgerton due to their focus on her matchmaking prowess. The real-life royal family had 15 children, with some dying young and others taking on key roles in history. Queen Charlotte adds comedic and fictional elements to the historical story, including scandals and hidden relationships.

Bridgerton initially mentioned Queen Charlotte’s many children - and the prequel Queen Charlotte finally reveals them - but what happened to them? Queen Charlotte is based on the real-life monarch, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who lived during the Regency era in which Bridgerton is set. The Netflix series makes a great deal of her early courtship and romance with her husband, King George III, but Bridgerton conspicuously avoided telling their story.

Queen Charlotte finally introduces King George and Charlotte's children in the future-set sequences that follow Bridgerton season 2 and answers why they're missing from Bridgerton. The children simply do...

Meg Bellamy, a previously unknown actress, has landed the role of Kate Middleton in the highly-anticipated two-part series finale of "The Crown." Bellamy, who had no previous professional acting experience, auditioned for the role after being told she resembled the Princess of Wales. Despite her lack of familiarity with the British royals, Bellamy was captivated by Kate Middleton and even watched her wedding as a teenager.

Netflix’s royal family saga The Crown has often given rising stars their big break, with Kate Middleton actress Meg Bellamy being the next to get that chance. Her turn as Middleton will mark a new era in the period series as the show finally enters its highly-anticipated two-part series finale. While featuring breakout star Claire Foy and later acting veterans like Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton as the late Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown offered a chance for many young actors to gain mainstream popularity.

King Charles has been officially crowned.

As important as who came to the coronation ceremony, however, is where they were seated.

People reports that while Charles and Queen Camilla were given the seats of honour in Westminster Abbey, his son Prince William and his family were seated in the front row.

5-year-old Prince Louis, his 8-year-old daughter Princess Charlotte, and then Kate Middleton were seated beside him. 9-year-old Prince George wasn’t with his family as he was attending the ceremony as a Page of Honour.

Read More: Prince Louis Is A Little Show Stopper With His Facial Expressions During Coronation Balcony Moment

The remaining front row seats were reserved for King Charles’ brother Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

Bringing up the second row were Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester (a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth), the Duchess of Gloucester, Sir Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne and Prince Edward,...

The Netflix original series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, tells the history of the titular monarch and a direct line can be drawn between Charlotte and the current King of England, Charles III. Expounding upon the popular character and historical figure from Bridgerton, the series explores her marriage to King George III and how her relationship shaped the future of the English monarchy. The six-episode series not only adds to the story of Bridgerton but allows the character of Charlotte to take center stage in a way that pays homage to elements of history and keeps with the fresh and romantic tone of the franchise.

Although the show plays somewhat fast and loose with facts from history, the clever and somewhat true reimagining of the past makes the story fresh and interesting in a way that has sparked curiosity about the lineage of the English crown. Unlike its predecessor, Queen Charlotte...

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"Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" gives us the closest look yet at the royal family, whose favor drives the social fortunes of the ton. Along with a younger version of the imperious Queen Charlotte and the charming King George III, we also learn more about their enormous family.

Here's a breakdown of the 15 real-life princes and princesses who descended from "Bridgerton"'s beloved monarchs.

Queen Charlotte and King George III's Children 1. King George IV

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The Prince of Wales during his father's reign, the future George IV (often referred to as "Prinny") was the man who gave the name to the Regency era. From 1811 to 1820, during George III's final illness, George served as the prince regent, effectively ruling the United Kingdom while his father still lived but was incapacitated. George IV famously despised his more-popular wife, Queen Caroline, and they had just one daughter,...

It’s an emotional day for the royal family. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday and a procession including King Charles III, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward took to the streets of London to bring it to Westminster Hall.

Once inside Westminster, William and Harry were joined by their wives, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, for the Service for the Reception of Her Majesty’s Coffin.

The queen’s coffin will lie in state at Westminster Abbey until the date of her planned funeral on Sept. 19. Members of the public have already started lining up to pay their final respects.

The service was a sombre occasion with both the new Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex clad in all-black dresses with matching fascinator hats. Meghan was also seen wearing a pair of pearl and diamond drop earrings,...

In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of reign, a new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of the royal is set to premiere May 29.

Titled “Elizabeth: the Unseen Queen,” the 75-minute BBC television documentary will focus on the early years of Queen Elizabeth’s life, from her birth to her coronation at the age of 27 in 1953. The film features several home recordings from the Royal Family, which have until this point been privately held in the British Film Institute vaults.

Queen Elizabeth gave BBC Studios permission to access footage and the producers and editors viewed over 400 reels of film. The home recordings include previously lost newsreel and several behind-the-scenes recordings of officially sponsored state events.

According to the BBC, the documentary will feature never before seen footage of notable events in the Queen’s life, including Prince Philip’s 1946 visit to Balmoral Castle, shortly before the pair’s engagement became public.

When it comes to unforgettable romances, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are the portrait of love and devotion. And, as they mark an incredible 70 years of wedded bliss and Prince Philip's milestone 97th birthday this year, there's still so much we never knew about the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen. From their unexpected bedroom arrangements, to their adorable nicknames and past power struggles — the pair continue to surprise us! One thing that's certain, these old-timers simply adore each other and have a seriously sweet way of showing it. "He is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments. But he has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I and his whole family, in this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or we shall ever know," Her Majesty, 92, previously said of her husband. As for their secret to a successful marriage,...