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Princess Charlene dazzles in a diamanté corset at the 2024 World Rugby Awards

Her style and charm immediately draw comparisons to her late mother-in-law, the iconic Princess Grace Kelly.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published

WATCH: Prince Harry gets a neck tattoo!

Prince Harry shocked fans when he stepped into a tattoo parlour with Jelly Roll in a new video promoting the 2025 Invictus Games.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published

Princess Charlene of Monaco admits she no longer swims: ‘My body won’t let me’

Although she devoted most of her youth and early adulthood to swimming, Princess Charlene has admitted that now she finds it challenging to return to the water.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published

Year of remembrance: KZN Museum celebrates King Cetshwayo’s legacy

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum’s 2024 commemorative events honour King Cetshwayo,recognising his pivotal role in Zulu history and resistance.

Entertainment Royals
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: The gift that Prince William bought for his wife, the Princess of Wales from Cape Town

During his recent trip to Cape Town, the Prince of Wales found a meaningful gift for his wife, the Princess of Wales, while engaging in one of his favourite topics: seaweed.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published

Catherine, Princess of Wales will attend Remembrance events in London over the weekend

The Princess of Wales will attend functions this weekend.

News World
Bang Showbiz|Published

Probe into UK royals' private estates sparks calls for reform

Britain's royal family is facing calls for more transparency and reform of their private estates after an investigation alleged they have been profiting from public bodies while benefiting from major tax exemptions.

News World
Xinhua|Published

Prince William pays tribute to murdered wildlife ranger, highlighting the lack of support, inadequate pay and protection for SA’s rangers

Prince William’ makes a powerful commitment to honour South African wildlife rangers.

News Environment
Sarene Kloren|Published

Prince William breaks royal protocol in Cape Town by posting selfies on social media

While there is no strict rule banning royals from posing for selfies, eyebrows were raised when Queen Camilla recently indulged a fan in Australia.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published

Rachel Kolisi joins Prince William at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town

Rachel Kolisi stepped out yesterday to attend the Earthshot Awards with Prince William in Cape Town.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Sarene Kloren|Published

King Charles' Australian trip sparks debate for republicans

He is the first reigning monarch to set foot in Australia since 2011, but some Australians can’t be bothered.

Entertainment Royals
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Princess of Wales makes her first public appearance since ending chemo

The Princess of Wales accompanied her husband to Southport, marking her first public appearance since announcing she had completed her chemotherapy.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published

Prince William is coming to Cape Town in November, with Kate?

Prince William can’t wait for his November trip to the Mother City but royal fans want to know if Princess Kate will be joining the trip.

Entertainment Royals
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Cancer free! Catherine, Princess of Wales, completes chemotherapy

Catherine, Princess of Wales is ‘cancer free’ after completing her chemotherapy treatment.

Entertainment Royals
Bang Showbiz and Se-Anne Rall|Published

Royal biographer defends Queen Elizabeth as ‘Lord of the Rings’ actor brands her ‘quite mad’

‘‘Sir Ian may be a good actor but he always has to be the centre of attention. And, sadly for him, on that occasion the Queen was infinitely more important than a lucky thespian with a malicious tongue. ’’

Entertainment Royals
Bang Showbiz|Published

Prince Harry to inherit millions from trust set up by Queen, when he turns 40

Prince Harry is reportedly set to inherit £8 million, close to R190million from the late Queen Mother when he turns 40.

Entertainment Royals
Bang Showbiz|Published

Princess Diana would have accepted Camilla ‘eventually’, says former royal bodyguard

Princess Diana’s former royal bodyguard has said she would have eventually accepted Charles’ relationship with Camilla if she was still alive.

Entertainment Royals
Bang Showbiz|Published

Diana’s gowns and royal memorabilia fetch over R102 million at auction

A collection of items once owned by the royal family, including dresses and notes from the late Princess Diana.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Prince Harry takes another swipe at William about Princess Diana’s paranoia in new documentary

In a new ITV documentary 'Tabloids on Trial,' Prince Harry discussed the British press and allegations of phone hacking.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published

Dubai princess divorces her husband via Instagram

A royal princess from Dubai, Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has apparently announced her divorce from her husband via Instagram.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Sarene Kloren|Published

Catherine, Princess of Wales embraces the ‘power of nature’ in helping wellbeing

The future queen believes that being in nature brings joy and helps to keep us physically, mentally and spiritually healthy

Entertainment Royals
Bang Showbiz|Published

Princess of Wales wows the crowds at Wimbledon final

Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in her second public engagement since announcing her cancer diagnosis.

Entertainment Royals
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Princess of Wales to make rare public appearance at Wimbledon on Sunday

Catherine is expected to present the trophies in her role as patron of the All England Club.

Entertainment Royals
Bang Showbiz|Published

Balobedu Royal Council reject MultiChoice’s Queen Modjadji drama series

Queen Modjadji is a drama series which is scheduled to air on Mzansi Magic on the 14th of July 2024. However, following the statement released by the Balobedu Royal Council on Sunday, 7 July 2024 it seems like the show will be forced to pause.

Entertainment TV
Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Prince William steps up and takes over Prince Philip’s role as British royals' disciplinarian

Following the death of Prince Philip, William has replaced his grandfather's role as the family's primary disciplinarian.

Entertainment Royals
Sarene Kloren|Published