# Royal Family
This year
2023
UK marks the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death
Commemorations of the queen’s death were low key today, with Charles not expected at any official engagement.
Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94
The Egyptian businessman’s son Dodi Fayed, an Egyptian film producer, died alongside Diana, Princess of Wales in the 1997 car crash.
Prince Harry's case against The Sun to go to trial, but phone hacking claims dismissed
The trial is scheduled to start in January 2024.
Police officer investigated after pedestran killed by escort for UK Royal
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a Met Police motorcyclist providing an escort for the sister-in-law of the UK’s King Charles.
Elderly woman dies after being hit by police motorcycle escorting Duchess of Edinburgh
The woman’s son has claimed she died two weeks after being hit while using a ‘pedestrian crossing’.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 'near-catastrophic' two-hour car chase with paparazzi
The chase resulted in “multiple near collisions” involving pedestrians, police officers and other drivers using the road.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were yesterday involved in an over two-hour long 'near-catastrophic' car chase in New York.
New York Police Department said that "numerous photographers" made the couple's transport "challenging".
Paparazzi have been described as "reckless and irresponsible" by New York's mayor.
King Charles's coronation: Everything you need to know
It’s the first British coronation ceremony in 70 years.
Opinion: Charles' coronation comes at a tricky time - is the jig up for the British monarchy?
Peter Flanagan looks at the history and current state of the British monarchy ahead of the crowning of King Charles this weekend.
'A complicated history': Why are so many Irish people fascinated by the British Royal family?
Many Irish people will join in with millions globally to take in the coronation of King Charles tomorrow.
Taoiseach calls for 'respect' for monarchists after RTÉ criticised for coronation broadcast plans
Two TDs raised concerns that RTÉ One is devoting four hours to televised coverage of Saturday’s events in London.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and SF's Michelle O'Neill to attend King Charles' coronation next week
The UK’s King Charles and his wife Camilla will be crowned in Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
UK's King Charles gives Duke of Edinburgh title to brother Edward
Prince Philip had publicly wanted his youngest son Edward to inherit his title.
Psychologist: Media coverage of Prince Harry's book is the perfect example of 'bad news sells'
Dr Jolanta Burke looks at the media’s handling of the new autobiography by the British prince.
Prince Harry tells TV interviewer he wants his father and brother back
The Duke of Sussex has done interviews with ITV and CBS News, which will be aired on Sunday.
Last year
2022
The Sun apologises for Jeremy Clarkson column’s about Meghan Markle
A UK media regulator received more complaints about the column than it did in total in all of 2021.
Woman tells Kate Middleton ‘Ireland belongs to the Irish’ during visit to Belfast
The woman also told Kate: “Nice to meet you but it would be better if it was when you were in your own country.”
Pomp, snubs and security: Here's everything you need to know about the queen’s funeral today
After 10 days of mourning the UK will say its final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II today.
The funeral service will take place in Westminster Abbey at 11am.
It will be one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings in decades with presidents, royals and VIPs attending.
The Met Police said the funeral is the biggest security operation it has ever undertaken.
Celtic fans chant through minute’s applause in memory of the Queen
Some Hoops fans chanted ‘if you hate the Royal Family clap your hands’ while a banner containing the same phrase could be seen in the away end.
Thousands line Queen’s coffin route to pay final respects in Scotland
The cortege travelled around 180-miles from Balmoral to Edinburgh in a journey lasting more than six hours.
Sinn Féin stays away from proclamation but will attend other royal events
Party vice president Michelle O’Neill attended a rally for Troubles victims in Belfast while the proclamation ceremony was held in Hillsborough.
Charles formally declared British King as Elizabeth's funeral details released
“I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of Sovereignty which have now passed to me.”
What happens now? Britain's queen has died and Charles is the UK’s new monarch
Charles has inherited the sovereign title along with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of assets, such as land and property.
Meghan Markle says she was only ‘treated like a black woman’ after dating UK's Prince Harry
The former actress has released the second episode of her podcast, which features singer Mariah Carey.
'Meath are on the rise, that’s for sure. We won’t be going anywhere soon'
Niamh O’Sullivan is confident the Royals’ success can continue, despite the change on the way.
Queen said ‘thank goodness Meghan not coming’ to Philip’s funeral, book claims
That’s according to biographer Tom Bower’s latest book: ‘Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War Between The Windsors’
Queen Elizabeth will carry on with ‘light duties’ despite Covid infection, palace says
The diagnosis follows a string of coronavirus cases among the royal family and the Queen’s Windsor Castle team.
'His final disgrace': British newspapers react to Prince Andrew settling sex assault lawsuit
The amount to be paid to Virginia Giuffre and her charity exceeds £12 million (over €14 million), according to reports.
Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19 for a second time
He was in close contact with UK politicians Rishi Sunak and Priti Patel at an event yesterday.
UK Queen celebrates 70 years on throne and backs Queen Camilla
The monarch has become the first British sovereign to reach a platinum jubilee.
All time
Britain's Queen Elizabeth to miss Remembrance event due to sprained back
The queen missed an event in Northern Ireland last month due to health concerns.
Princess Anne unveils stone to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary
She visited several venues across Co Derry today.
Prince Andrew’s lawyer says documents will absolve him of liability in sex assault case
Andrew B Brettler claimed the Duke of York’s accuser previously entered into a ‘settlement agreement’ that will nullify the case.
UK Cabinet Office reportedly launches inquiry into leaking of Queen’s death plans
These plans, codenamed Operation London Bridge, were seen in full by Politico.
'So proud of my daughter Meghan' - another Irish international in the Heffernan household
Cathal is also an underage football star for his country.
Martin Bashir: 'I never wanted to harm Diana and I don’t believe we did'
The journalist’s reputation is in tatters following a report that he used “deceitful behaviour” to land his world exclusive 1995 interview.
Prince Philip funeral procession ends with Duke's coffin taken from chapel to royal vault
Prince Philip will be laid to rest at the Royal Vault at St George’s Chapel following the funeral mass.
Windsor Castle team prepares social distancing plan five days ahead of Prince Philip's funeral
A Waitrose delivery van was seen arriving at the royal residence in Windsor.
Funeral for Prince Philip set for April 17, with tributes being paid across the UK today
Flags will fly at half-mast in UK government buildings until the morning after Prince Philip’s funeral.
