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King George V

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Princess Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair to the then-Prince Albert, Duke of York, and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

The heartwarming bond between Queen Elizabeth II and her grandfather George V – and how the King’s prayer was answered

Shortly before he died, King George V wrote to Stanley Baldwin, the prime…
Mary of Teck (pictured in 1873) was born on May 26, 1867

She was born to a fat duchess on this day in 1867, but Queen Mary (who had a soft spot for pigs) went on to be one of Britain’s greatest consorts and gave birth to TWO kings

She was born to an overweight German duchess who fled Britain due…
Charles smiles at the service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's Cathedral today

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Paul’s Cathedral service honouring everyday heroes handed Orders of the British Empire

King Charles continued his busy week of events by attending a service…
MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in to the hyper-luxurious, 'palace-rated' Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. Above is the 'blissful' indoor pool

Want to find out how good a hotel can be? Inside the hyper-luxurious Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, which has a staggering SIX Michelin stars between three restaurants (and an interior that resembles a palace)

It’s surely the world’s fanciest food court. I’m sitting in a one-Michelin-star…
The Princess of Wales has received a unique honour from the King in recognition of her years of public service after being appointed to The Order of the Companions of Honour. Above: Charles and Kate at the premiere of James Bond film No Time To Die in 2021

Kate Middleton is honoured by the King for her years of public service: Princess of Wales becomes first member of the royal family to be appointed a Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour

The Princess of Wales has received a unique honour from the King…
Ellen exchanged vows with her beau, sealing their union with a kiss in front of a delightful handmade celebratory banner saying 'Here Come The Brides'

Here come the brides! King George V’s great-great-granddaughter marries Australian girlfriend in Royal family’s first ever lesbian wedding in fun-filled outdoor ceremony

The Royal family celebrated its first lesbian wedding after King George V’s great-great-granddaughter…
The Duke of Edinburgh's favourite sister Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark was tragically killed while eight months pregnant in a plane crash in Ostend

How the Crown made a cruel scandal out of a tragedy. Prince Philip’s favourite sister died in a catastrophic plane crash that wiped out much of her family – yet scriptwriters falsely suggested that the schoolboy prince was somehow to blame

Of all the fictionalisations and inaccuracies in The Crown, none has caused…
Queensland Premier Annastasia Palaszczuk (pictured) rubbished reports that the state government will propose to rename Brisbane before the city hosts the 2032 Olympics

Annastacia Palaszczuk hits back at reports that Brisbane could be renamed

Annastacia Palaszczuk hits back at reports that Brisbane could be renamed to…
King Charles and Queen Camilla broke down in tears this afternoon as they secured their first ever Ascot win

Weeping Charles and Camilla are overcome with emotion as they secure their first ever Ascot win

King Charles and Queen Camilla broke down in tears this afternoon as…
Camilla's decision to wear Queen Mary's Crown at coronation will help avert rows, experts say

Camilla's decision to wear Queen Mary's Crown at coronation will help avert rows, experts say

Camilla has averted a potential international row by choosing a crown that…