King Charles III did not pay for his coronation because, by long-standing tradition and constitutional practice, it is considered a national state occasion and the cost is covered by the UK government, ultimately funded by the taxpayer.
The Coronation, as a state event, was funded by the UK government. A small amount of the bill was also paid using the Sovereign Grant - the annual taxpayers' funding for the monarchy. There had been criticism aimed at the public funding of the Coronation, which came during a cost-of-living crisis in the UK.
King Charles isn't refusing to "give" Kate anything but rather delaying certain royal permissions (like Royal Warrants) and avoiding direct advice on becoming Queen, mostly to project stability and focus on his current reign, despite their strengthened bond over shared health challenges. Royal experts suggest he wants to show he'll remain on the throne for years and isn't rushing Kate into her future role, allowing her and William to grow into their senior duties naturally.
Camilla and Andrew Parker Bowles divorced in 1995 and Charles and Princess Diana divorced in 1996. Princess Diana died in a car crash in 1997. A year after Diana's death, Charles and Camilla made their relationship public. They eventually wed in 2005.
In ordinary circumstances, this would have meant that the Treasury was in for a multi-million pound windfall when the late Queen died. But, like countless monarchs before him, not pay a penny of inheritance tax was paid on the £650 million fortune King Charles inherited from the late Sovereign.
Camilla didn't inherit anything. Those jewels are part of the state jewels. She can wear them but they're not hers. Camilla like others can wear the jewels but they are the British royal history.
As they step back as senior members of the Royal Family and no longer receive funding through the Sovereign Grant, they will become members of the Royal Family with financial independence which is something they look forward to.
Queen Camilla experienced a chest infection, later revealed to be a form of pneumonia, which forced her to cancel engagements in late 2024, leading to ongoing post-viral fatigue requiring rest and a modified schedule, though she has since recovered from the acute illness. She confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis during a state visit, managing indoor events but avoiding strenuous outdoor activities due to tiredness.
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
No, King Charles and Queen Camilla generally sleep in separate bedrooms, a common practice among the British upper class and royals, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, as it helps maintain their relationship and allows for personal space, with both having their own rooms at residences like Clarence House and private country homes.
However, the arrangements for the Trumps' visit at Windsor Castle meant that the Prince and Princess of Wales were with the King and Queen before their guests' arrival. Kate likely didn't curtsy publicly because she had already greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla that day.
However, in her book, The Making of a Royal Romance: William, Kate, and Harry—A Look Behind the Palace Walls, Katie Nicholl, a royal expert, revealed that the prince's fear of commitment was one of the underlying reasons why it took so long for him to pop the question.
It's understood that Kate will be named Queen consort when Prince William takes to the throne, as his great-grandmother, The Queen Mother, did previously. This is in line with royal tradition, as is explained on the palace's official website.
The House of Saud, which is the ruling royal family of Saudi Arabia, is reportedly the wealthiest family of the globe. Surpassing the combined fortunes of high-profile billionaires like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Adani, Narayana Murthy combined.
Half of the Gardners were reportedly earning the U.K.'s minimum wage. It was recently revealed that Charles earns $65 million annually from rents on royal lands. Higher than any other royal residence, the gardens generated over $8 million in income last year from visitors.
Occupied Royal Palaces, such as Buckingham Palace, are not the private property of The Queen. They are occupied by the Sovereign and held in trust by Crown Estates for future generations. The Queen privately owns two properties, Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, which are not publicly funded.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, a decision made thoughtfully by Sophie herself. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but they were not yet engaged or married.
Meghan Markle's jewelry collection includes several heirloom pieces from the late Princess of Wales. The Duchess of Sussex wore Diana's iconic "divorce ring" to her 2018 wedding reception, for example. She has since stepped out in earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that once belonged to her late mother-in-law.
Princess Margaret didn't bow to Princess Diana's coffin at her funeral primarily due to a deep-seated resentment stemming from Diana's 1995 tell-all Panorama interview, which Margaret saw as a severe betrayal of the Royal Family and the Queen; Margaret never forgave Diana for publicly airing grievances and challenging royal decorum, viewing her as a disloyal figure, leading to her snub during the funeral procession despite their initially warm relationship.
Queen Camilla was once a heavy smoker - but stopped the habit years ago.
According to reports, they called Queen Camilla “Lady Macbeth,” “Cruella de Vil,” and the “Witch of the West.” This isn't exactly surprising if we remember that Prince Harry revealed in his book that both he and William begged their father not to marry Camilla.
According to an undated statement from Clarence House, Camilla used to be a smoker but has not smoked for many years. Though no details were publicly released, it was confirmed in March 2007 that she had undergone a hysterectomy. In April 2010, she fractured her left leg while hill walking in Scotland.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
No, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not sign a prenuptial agreement (prenup) before their 2018 wedding, following royal tradition, as prenups are uncommon in the UK and less legally binding than in the U.S., with Harry reportedly believing in the marriage's permanence, although sources suggested Meghan was happy to sign one to show good intentions; Kensington Palace called the matter private.
Harry remains a prince and is fifth in line to the throne. The couple, who met in 2016 and married in 2018, kept their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, but are no longer addressed as His or Her Royal Highness (HRH). Harry also gave up his military titles.