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The People's King
Long before Diana, King George VI took the lead in bonding with ordinary people in surprising ways
Apr 1, 2023
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The Disgraced Former Prince Andrew in Exile at Sandringham's Wood Farm
His temporary home has a poignant history, made vivid by century-old photographs
Feb 8
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In his courtroom diatribe against the tabloids, Prince Harry failed to follow Princess Diana's example
His mother deftly manipulated reporters and editors, saving her attacks for the paparazzi
Jan 25
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An Insider's View of the Royal Family
Jun 16, 2025
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Part Three: An Insider’s View of the Royal Family
Jun 29, 2025
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Neither Prince Nor Duke: Andrew Hits Rock Bottom
Nov 2, 2025
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Part I: The Private World of Lady Annabel Goldsmith, The Unconventional Aristocrat Who Was a Mother Figure to Princess Diana
Nov 8, 2025
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Part One: The Candid Recollections of Princess Diana’s “Mother I Would Have Liked to Have Had”
Aug 31, 2025
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In his courtroom diatribe against the tabloids, Prince Harry failed to follow Princess Diana's example
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The death of Ian Balding, the legendary horse trainer for Queen Elizabeth II, augurs the end of an era
The Queen was passionate about thoroughbred racing, but will King Charles III and Prince William carry on the royal tradition?
Jan 18
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The Inimitable Nicky Haslam
The man who knows all about the Royals and nearly everyone else who matters in Britain
Jan 3
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A Holiday Message to My Royals Extra Subscribers
I feel so grateful to have nearly 21,000 subscribers, and I look forward to sharing more stories and insights about the British royal family in the year…
Dec 14, 2025
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Part II: Behind the New Book That Shames the BBC
New details on how Martin Bashir coached Diana on her answers before she appeared on Panorama and how she expressed her regrets afterward to intimate…
Dec 7, 2025
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Part I: Behind the New Book That Shames the BBC
Revelations from my Diana research files about Martin Bashir's deception of Diana and her brother Charles to secure an interview with her on Panorama…
Nov 30, 2025
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Part II: The Private World of Lady Annabel Goldsmith, The Unconventional Aristocrat Who Was a Mother Figure to Princess Diana
Following her recent death at ninety-one, some insights into what went wrong with Diana's marriage, and Annabel's explanation of the princess's "curious…
Nov 16, 2025
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Part I: The Private World of Lady Annabel Goldsmith, The Unconventional Aristocrat Who Was a Mother Figure to Princess Diana
Her recent death at ninety-one calls to mind her legendary lifestyle, her links to the royal family, and what really happened between Princess Diana and…
Nov 8, 2025
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