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Charles Spencer—Princess Diana’s Brother—Claims Their Father Courted Queen Elizabeth II
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Charles Spencer—Princess Diana’s Brother—Claims Their Father Courted Queen Elizabeth II

Lord Mountbatten (Prince Philip’s uncle) put a stop to the romance, Spencer claims in his book about Princess Diana.
Meet the Tabloid-Proof Spencer Sisters
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Meet the Tabloid-Proof Spencer Sisters

After Princess Diana joined the royal fold, her and her brother’s scandals played out on the world stage. Not so for the next generation. Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza have a lot of interest in Pilates and no interest in being drama queens. (Sorry, British tabloids.) Vanity Fair catches up with the most well-mannered aristocrats in England and tries to get them to say…something.
Princess Diana’s Former Bodyguard “Saw How Much Pain” Charles and Camilla’s Affair Caused the Late Royal
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Princess Diana’s Former Bodyguard “Saw How Much Pain” Charles and Camilla’s Affair Caused the Late Royal

Ken Wharfe, who worked as one of Diana’s protection officers, talks to Vanity Fair about Charles Spencer’s new book, what pushed Diana “over the top,” and what the late royal would have wanted for Prince Harry.
Prince William Refuses to Participate in Princess Diana Documentaries
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Prince William Refuses to Participate in Princess Diana Documentaries

Meanwhile, Prince Harry is reportedly working on a documentary about his mother, Princess Diana, ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death.
Prince Harry Risks It All During Canadian Skydiving Event
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Prince Harry Risks It All During Canadian Skydiving Event

Prince Harry made the daring leap during a fundraiser for Canadian veterans.
Sexy, Scandalous, and Dangerous: The Royals Who Fell for Their Bodyguards
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Sexy, Scandalous, and Dangerous: The Royals Who Fell for Their Bodyguards

Dating all the way back to the 18th century, many royal women and their bodyguards have crossed the line between work and play.
Prince Charles Admitted to Princess Diana He Wasn’t in Love With Her Before Their Wedding, and More Claims From Charles Spencer’s Memoir
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Prince Charles Admitted to Princess Diana He Wasn’t in Love With Her Before Their Wedding, and More Claims From Charles Spencer’s Memoir

Almost 30 years after his sister’s death, Spencer’s explosive memoir recounts what Diana really thought about her marriage to Charles, and revisits the days following her passing.
Could Charles Spencer’s Bombshell Memoir Affect King Charles and Prince Harry’s Reconciliation?
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Could Charles Spencer’s Bombshell Memoir Affect King Charles and Prince Harry’s Reconciliation?

While sources tell Vanity Fair there “is a great sense of hurt, frustration, and deep disappointment” among the wider royal family over Spencer’s book, an “incredibly hurt” King Charles is taking a “keep calm and carry on” approach.
Pippa Middleton and Her Husband Win a Literal Gatekeeping Battle
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Pippa Middleton and Her Husband Win a Literal Gatekeeping Battle

After three years of disputes with residents of the village where they live, Pippa Middleton and James Matthews have succeeded in keeping hikers off the driveway to their estate. The electric gate to the road will remain closed.
Tails, Stick-Ups, and Bum-Freezers, Oh My! Decoding British School Uniforms
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Tails, Stick-Ups, and Bum-Freezers, Oh My! Decoding British School Uniforms

School uniforms were widely introduced back in the 19th century, when schools like Eton and Harrow needed to rein in the rowdy sons of the elite. But as fundamental to British school life as the uniform itself is the tradition of resisting it.
Queen Elizabeth I Owned Two Thousand Dresses. Only a Scrap of One Remains.
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Queen Elizabeth I Owned Two Thousand Dresses. Only a Scrap of One Remains.

For centuries, the Bacton Altar Cloth was kept in a small English church as a liturgical cloth, but now historians believe it was part of Queen Elizabeth I’s wardrobe.
King Charles Is “Deeply Wounded and Very Angry”
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King Charles Is “Deeply Wounded and Very Angry”

A source tells Vanity Fair that King Charles is “seething” after Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, wrote in his new memoir that following Diana’s death, Charles said she would “soon be forgotten.”
Who Is Ingrid Alexandra, Norway’s New Heir to the Throne?
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Who Is Ingrid Alexandra, Norway’s New Heir to the Throne?

Following the death of Harald V, the 22-year-old daughter of Haakon VIII and Mette-Marit is first in line to the throne. She’s set to become Norway’s first queen in 600 years.
Meghan Markle Offers a Glimpse Into Archie and Lilibet’s New Life in England
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Meghan Markle Offers a Glimpse Into Archie and Lilibet’s New Life in England

After six years in California, the Sussexes have returned to live in the United Kingdom with their children. Meghan’s first video offers a glimpse into their new daily life in Britain.
The World’s Royal Families Converged in Norway for the Funeral of King Harald V
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The World’s Royal Families Converged in Norway for the Funeral of King Harald V

Prince William and Princess Anne joined their royal relatives in Norway to mourn the late king. Royals from Sweden, Spain, Denmark, and Japan were also in attendance, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Will Norway’s Royal Women Show Their Grieving Faces in Public?
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Will Norway’s Royal Women Show Their Grieving Faces in Public?

The last time the country buried a king, in 1991, Queen Sonja and her daughter Märtha Louise wore long, black veils. Ahead of King Harald’s funeral this week, some Norwegians are asking why women must cover their faces while men can grieve openly.
Prince George Arrives for His First Day at Eton
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Prince George Arrives for His First Day at Eton

As the 13-year-old royal begins his next chapter, a source tells Vanity Fair that he’s “excited and a little nervous” about starting school.
The Mystery of the Missing Romanov Jewels
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The Mystery of the Missing Romanov Jewels

The fate of the hidden jewels, which were carefully sewn into the grand duchesses’ garments during imprisonment, haunts heirs and historians to this day.
A “Twist of Fate” Changed Princess Diana’s Last Summer—and Altered History
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A “Twist of Fate” Changed Princess Diana’s Last Summer—and Altered History

In late August 1997, a planned trip to Italy with a girlfriend fell through, and Princess Diana found herself taking up Dodi Al Fayed’s offer for a Mediterranean cruise instead.
Kate Middleton Dazzles at Balmoral Church Service
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Kate Middleton Dazzles at Balmoral Church Service

Prince William and Princess Kate arrived alongside their three children for the service in Scotland.
Museum Exhibit Will Feature Princess Diana's Most Legendary Looks
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Museum Exhibit Will Feature Princess Diana's Most Legendary Looks

Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving will include over 700 of the late icon's possessions, including clothing, accessories, and personal items.