Tony Blair spends thousands on party at Prince William's favourite nightclub

When Tony Blair was prime minister, his staff could expect little more than a mince pie and mulled wine at their Christmas party. Now that the former Labour leader has become a multi-millionare world statesman, he has splashed out on an altogether more lavish festive soirée for his employees.

Duke of York makes surprise visit to British troops in Afghanistan

The Duke of York has made a surprise visit to British troops across Afghanistan as more than 10,000 servicemen and women prepared to spend Christmas away from home.

Pictures of the decade: the Royal family

In pictures: the past ten years in the lives of the Royal family.

Why we must listen to Prince Charles

The Prince of Wales's track record for prescience is good and he has valuable things to say.

Prince of Wales praises 'dynamism' of British Muslims

The Prince of Wales has praised the ''energy, dynamism and selflessness'' of British Muslims.

Sarah, Duchess of York in court battle to stop Turkey book

When officers from Scotland Yard served a series of legal demands on Sarah, Duchess of York last month at the behest of the authorities in Turkey, where she had exposed the appalling conditions in state-run orphanages, she told friends she had no reason to be afraid.

A perfectly proper Prince

Telegraph View The Prince of Wales is not merely entitled to be interested in the way the country is run; it is his duty to be so.

Chunk of masonry falls from Buckingham Palace

A chunk of masonry fell from the façade of Buckingham Palace, missing a police officer on patrol outside.

Prince Charles accused of 'meddling in government affairs'

Prince of Wales again accused of meddling in Government policy.

The Queen upgrades staff Christmas gift in sign of recession recovery

Could it be a sign that the recession is coming to an end? The Queen, famed for being frugal, has upgraded the Christmas gift for her staff from last year's simple set of coasters to a crystal wine decanter.

Prince William takes a tip from granny (and the Sunday Telegraph)

Mandrake fancies that it can only be a matter of time before War Horse is awarded a royal warrant. Since my much talked about disclosure in October that the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh had been to see the West End play, the Princess Royal and Lady Sarah Chatto were quick to follow their example.

Protection officer paid nearly ?3,000 for Princes William and Harry's hotel bill

The Prince of Wales, like his mother, is not known for carrying cash.

Maud the merrier for the Earl of Snowdon

The Earl of Snowdon has received an early Christmas present.

There's a hint of hypocrisy about the royal privacy plea

The Queen's decision to get tough with the paparazzi who loiter on the Sandringham Estate is understandable. But only to a point, says Andrew Pierce.

Should The Queen have greater privacy?

Do you support The Queen's attempts to restrict photographers or do they deny press freedom?

Andrew Marr appointed by BBC for the Queen's jubilee

With his comedy upper-class accents and costumes, Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain was not to everyone's taste. Mandrake can disclose that the BBC has, nevertheless, chosen the excitable presenter to host its flagship series marking the Queen's Jubilee.

Prince William and Kate Middleton now have a wedding planner

Prince William and Kate Middleton have a Royal wedding planner.

Sir Terry Wogan enjoys the good life at the castle with the Queen

As Sir Terry Wogan prepares to hand over his Radio 2 breakfast show to Chris Evans, he has been honoured with an invitation to dine with his most celebrated listener.

Princess Michael of Kent joins conservation crusade in the Bahamas

The Prince of Wales may have a reputation for being the Royal Family's most passionate environmentalist but it seems that Princess Michael of Kent has begun to rival him with an interest in conservation of her own.

Prince of Wales could be asked to appear in court over role in Chelsea Barracks row

The Prince of Wales could be asked to appear in court over his role in helping to block the ?3 billion Chelsea Barracks housing scheme designed by Lord Rogers.

The Queen's new hero is a dashing giant

Always keen to keep up with the latest from her Armed Forces, the Queen has appointed a dashing young captain to her household who completed a seven-month tour of Afghanistan.

Queen tells Commonwealth leaders they are central to climate change fight

The Commonwealth has an opportunity to take a ''lead'' in the international response to the challenge of climate change, the Queen told world leaders.

Prince of Wales praises 'Cumbrian spirit' in visit to flood recovery operation

The Prince of Wales has delivered a personal thank-you to emergency services for their work in the recovery operation in the flood-ravaged town of Cockermouth, Cumbria.

Bermuda shorts will not do for the Duke of Edinburgh

Bermudas have become an international look, writes Hilary Alexander, but I doubt the Duke of Edinburgh would be seen dead in them.

Jane Andrews escape: taxi driver tells how he helped capture fugitive killer

A taxi driver has told how he helped capture Jane Andrews, the convicted murderer and former aide to the Duchess of York, after she got into his cab.

Opponents of GM crops are motivated by "emotion" not scientific reason

Opponents of GM food are motivated by "emotion" and "ideology" rather than a "reasoned" scientific approach, according to a major report by a government funded quango.

Prince William and Prince Harry: A firm foundation for the brothers in arms

Prince William and Prince Harry are rising to the challenge of royal life together, says Andrew Pierce.

Revealed: the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's secret plot to deny the Queen the throne

Secret correspondence between the exiled Duke and Duchess of Windsor and their confidant Kenneth de Courcy has revealed a dastardly scheme to change the course of British history by denying Queen Elizabeth II the crown, says royal biographer Christopher Wilson

Duchess of York's former dresser Jane Andrews plots to sell pictures by Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie

As Jane Andrews begins her preparations for life outside jail, the Duchess of York's former dresser is already planning how to fund her new existence.

Why the Princess Royal won't need to look up to her husband, Tim Laurence

Although she could never be accused of lacking confidence, the Princess Royal will soon be able to consult with her husband, Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence, as an equal on naval matters.

Art is new fashion for Lady Helen Taylor

Mandrake's disclosure earlier this year that Timothy Taylor had become a victim of the recession after the closure of his furniture business, Sebastian + Barquet, has spurred his wife, Lady Helen Taylor, into action.

Duke of Northumberland faces bizarre challenge to his title

The Duke of Northumberland, whose ancestral seat Alnwick Castle is the home of Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films, is facing a bizarre challenge to his hereditary title.

Duke of Kent's heirlooms raise ?2.1 million - double the reserve price at Christie's

Historic heirlooms of the family of the Duke of Kent realised more than ?2 million at auction at Christie's - almost double what was expected.

Lady Gaga booked for Royal Variety Performance

Lady Gaga, the controversial singer, has been booked to perform in front of the Queen for this year's Royal Variety Performance.

Delia Smith to receive CBE

The Queen of cookery Delia Smith will collect her CBE from Buckingham Palace on Friday.

Labour topples the Crown from the civil service

Peter White, the local election candidate, may have been forced to apologise for referring to the Queen as "vermin" and a "parasite", but the Labour Party still appears reluctant to acknowledge the role of the monarchy.

Ben Elton: 'The Queen is a sad little old lady'

Ben Elton, the comedian and writer, has launched a tirade against the Royal Family, calling the Queen a "sad little old lady".

Playing petty politics with Britain's economic future

Telegraph View: The Thatcher revolution helped create a vibrant lowtax lightly regulated environment in which to do business. Yet the Government seems willing to jeopardise all this for the sake of scoring political points.

Anger at Stephen Fry's claims about Princess Margaret

With thousands of followers on Twitter the social networking website Stephen Fry has come to be regarded as a modern oracle.

Prince of Wales ends Canadian tour

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will leave Canada today having made an altruistic gesture to the families of the country's servicemen and women.

Armistice Day service will mark lost World War One generation

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will join senior politicians and the heads of the Armed Forces at a memorial service on Wednesday to mark the passing of the World War One generation.

Nick Faldo knighted by the Queen

Golfer describes being knighted as an ''unbelievable experience''.

Princess Margaret: recently unearthed letter sheds new light on decision not to marry

It was a famously doomed love story of a tragic princess who was forced to give up the love of her life in the name of duty.

Butcher tucks pen behind his ear to meet the Queen

Hats are de rigueur when the Queen is awarding honours but this must be the first time she has been faced by a recipient sporting a pen.

Duchess of Cornwall to learn about Canadian roots

The Duchess of Cornwall will learn about her Canadian roots as she continues her tour of the North American country with the Prince of Wales.

Duchess of Cornwall: should she be wearing fur?

The Duchess of Cornwall has triggered controversy by wearing rabbit fur.

BBC in new racism row

The BBC is at the centre of a new race row after a presenter on Have I Got News For You described the Queen and her husband as "that Greek twit and his Kraut wife".

Ely Calil could have been a character from a Jeffrey Archer bestseller

Ely Calil who is worth an estimated ?100 million fortune could have been a character from one of his friend Jeffrey Archer's bestsellers.

Queen's footman is cage fighting champion

The Buckingham Palace employee has been crowned British Wrestling Champion.

Prince Charles begins Canadian tour

The Prince of Wales has praised the ''strength of the Canadian character'' at the start of his 11day tour of the country with the Duchess of Cornwall.

Meat off the menu as Windsor Castle goes vegan

It's not easy to create vegan banquet fit for the Duke of Edinburgh and 200 other bigwigs as Xanthe Clay discovered.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme: The Earl of Wessex's comments

The Earl of Wessex made his comments to The Australian newspaper after being asked about the death of 17yearold David Iredale in 2006.

Vicar attacks 'Princess Diana funeral culture' for pop songs at funerals

A Gloucestershire vicar Geoff Stickland has banned pop songs at funerals after blaming the death of Diana Princess of Wales for increasing numbers of mourners requesting music such as "My Way" and "Grandad".

Prince of Wales out of touch poll shows

The Prince of Wales has suffered a major setback on the eve of his 12day tour of Canada as a private poll has shown two thirds of the country thinks that he is out of date and out of touch.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip welcome Pratibha Patil the President of India to Windsor Castle

The Queen and Prince Philip welcome the President of India.

The moral of the Queen's breakfast tray

As the nation catches a glimpse of the contents of the Queen's breakfast tray Horatio Clare on Her Majesty's enduring thriftiness.

Prince of Wales backs civic campaign to tidy Britain's streets

The Prince of Wales has backed a campaign to rid Britain's streets of unsightly development and clutter .

Prince Harry rides to the rescue of African orphans

Acutely aware of the precarious finances of the charity he set up to help orphans in Africa Prince Harry is planning to take part in a lucrative fundraising polo match in America.

Duchess of York sells television and merchandising rights to her children's books

The Duchess of York has signed a deal with filmmaker Handmade to sell the television and merchandising rights to both her children's books and her brand.

Land Girls take tea with the Queen

Former ''Land Girls'' recounted their wartime experiences to the Queen over a cup of tea.

Former Canadian leader Jean Chretien made Queen laugh by swearing

Jean Chretien Canada's former prime minister has said he once made the Queen laugh by uttering a swear word during a historic ceremony.

Strictly Come Dancing judge dances with Duchess of Cornwall

Strictly Come Dancing judge gets Duchess doing cha cha cha.

Queen 'saddened' by death of Michael Shea former press secretary

Michael Shea the former diplomat author and press secretary to the Queen has died at home in Edinburgh aged 71.

Prince Charles under fire over plans to bulldoze duchy farmland

The Prince of Wales has come under fire from residents in the village of Newton St Loe Somerset over plans to build 2000 new homes on nearby fields and farmland.

Cindy Crawford is furnished with a new ambition

After Claudia Schiffer told me that she had no wish to walk down another runway Cindy Crawford says that she too is moving on to bigger and better things.

Brompton folding bicycle inventor wins Prince Philip Designer Prize

Andrew Ritchie the inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle has won the Prince Philip Designer Prize in its 50th anniversary year.

Prince William says sorry to father of soldier killed in Iraq

Prince William apologised to the father of a soldier killed in Iraq after he made a military gaffe.

Duke of Edinburgh visits Catholic shrine before Pope's stay at the Palace

Mandrake reported last week that the Queen is said by senior sources at the Vatican to have "grown increasingly sympathetic" to the Roman Catholic Church.

Queen to host Bollywood show at Buckingham Palace

The Queen will be treated to a Bollywood spectacle on Tuesday night as she hosts a reception for Britain's diverse Indian community.

Prince Charles warns of a countryside left in 'broadband deserts'

Rural communities are trapped in 'broadband deserts' unable to access vital services through the Internet the Prince of Wales has warned.

Duke of Edinburgh 'baffled by television remote control'

The Duke of Edinburgh said he was baffled by television remote controls and ended up lying on the floor by the set to operate it instead.

Queen and Gordon Brown to honour British soldiers who died in Iraq

The Queen and Prime Minister Gordon Brown are to lead the nation in honouring members of the UK Armed Forces and civilians who served and died in Iraq.

Duke of Edinburgh's truffle orchard fails to bear fungus

The Duke of Edinburgh's plans to create a truffle orchard at Sandringham Estate have failed to bear fungus after three years and ?5000 invested in planting special trees.

Rupert Grint and Robert Pattinson rumoured to play Prince Harry in new film

The Harry Potter star and Twilight actor are leading contenders to play the prince.

Duchess of York firm to be closed

A company in which the Duchess of York is a major shareholder is be wound up it has emerged.

Royal society two shock exits and bagful of trouble

The only talking point has been the sudden resignation of the chairman amid fears of an impending public scandal.

Queen 'appalled' at Church of England moves claim Vatican moles

When Pope Benedict visits this country next year he is expected to stay at Buckingham Palace as a guest of the Queen. The warmth of her welcome will come as no surprise to the Pontiff if senior sources at the Vatican are to be believed.

MSPs commission portrait of the Queen

A portrait of the Queen will hang in the Scottish Parliament for the first time after MSPs unanimously gave the green light for a picture to be commissioned.

Prince of Wales launches campaign to save rainforest

The Prince of Wales has launched a groundbreaking "SOS" text campaign to save the rainforests backed by some of the world's biggest companies and celebrities including Sting Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry.

Duchess of York's children's books to be turned into films

The Duchess of York has disclosed that she has signed a contract with a major US company that will turn her most recent children's books into Hollywood films.

Six yearold questions Prince Harry's royal status

Prince Harry's regal bearing failed to impress one little boy honoured for battling against personal adversity.

Criticism of Queen after death of Diana 'hugely upset' Queen Mother

Friends of the late Queen Elizabeth have also revealed her shock at the public outpouring of grief over the Princess' death.

Duchess of York aims to become rappers' delight

The Duchess of York who has been taken to court by three companies in the past year over ?21539 in unpaid bills has come up with a cunning plan to replenish her coffers.

Prince Charles 'did not use architectural charity as lobby group'

The Prince of Wales did not use his architectural charity as a "political lobby group" the Charity Commission has ruled.

Princess Eugenie starts at Newcastle University

The Queen's 19yearold granddaughter says she chose Newcastle because "it's a great city".

Prince William: 'I don't want to be an ornament'

Prince William pays tribute to the charitable work of his parents saying he is "not in their league".

Prince of Wales enlists 500 companies to help fight climate change

The Prince of Wales has enlisted 500 leading international companies to back calls for concerted action on climate change ahead of a major summit on the global warming crisis.

Prince Charles urges people to abandon car in favour of walking and public transport

The Prince of Wales is urging people to give up their cars in favour of walking and public transport to try to reduce carbon emissions.

Lady Helen Taylor's husband is recession victim

The furniture business opened by Timothy Taylor the husband of Lady Helen Taylor has become the second royal victim of the economic crisis.

The gulf between a Princess and a Queen

The lives of Queen Elizabeth the late Queen Mother and Diana Princess of Wales reflected a differing understanding of the Royal role says Simon Heffer.

Queen wants extra ?44m to refurbish palaces

The Queen is privately pushing for taxpayers to contribute an extra ?44 million to the Royal household to cover the cost of refurbishments letters released by the Treasury have disclosed.

Wellgroomed Prince of Wales finds just the tonic for immaculate hair

Proud of the royal warrant that it was granted by the Prince of Wales Penhaligon's was only too happy to accede to a special request.

The Queen Mother: Her life was filled with optimism a sense of duty and a love of young people

William Shawcross chosen by the Royal Family to write the official biography of Queen Elizabeth the late Queen Mother offers an insight into his six year labour of love.

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother the Official Biography by William Shawcross: review

A new book captures the charm of the late Queen Mother

No divas allowed on my tour says Lulu

Following his success arranging the Viva La Diva tour Steven Howard has now persuaded the pop singers Lulu Chaka Khan and Anastacia to perform a series of concerts together.

Queen Mother's account of German bombing raid

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth came close to being killed when Buckingham Palace was bombed on the morning of Sept 13 1940 in a raid which killed one of the royal staff the Queen Mother's biography has disclosed.

Queen Mother 'a model of discretion' for 80 years

The late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother having given only one interview which was before she married into the Royal Family in 1923 was a model of discretion in eight decades in the public eye.

The Official Biography Of The Queen Mother: a wonderful entertaining pageturner

Sir Eric Anderson believes William Shawcross's work sets new standards for royal biography

Princess Margaret destroyed letters from Diana to Queen Mother

Princess Margaret destroyed letters from Diana Princess of Wales to the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother the biographer William Shawcross has disclosed.

Queen Mother on Margaret Thatcher

There was little doubt among friends and confidantes of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother that Margaret Thatcher was one of her favourite politicians.

Duchess of York wanted for extradition by Turkish police

The Duchess of York could face extradition to Turkey after the authorities issued a request for her to be questioned over an undercover television documentary it has emerged.

Prince Harry must wait until 30 before taking control of his money

Prince Harry became a multimillionaire when he celebrated his 25th birthday this week - but a family trust prevents him from having full access to all the money just yet.

Prince Harry to celebrate birthday flying high

Prince Harry celebrates his 25th birthday on Tuesday spending the day flying helicopters as part of his pilot training.

Unseen pictures of Queen Mother unveiled

The Late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's remarkable life in photos.

Royal palaces are 'beyond repair'

Historic sections of the Royal palaces are being left "with no prospect of repair" because of a shortage of funds Royal officials have warned.

Prince Harry to inherit share of Diana's fortune

Prince Harrry will become a multimillionaire when he inherits an estimated ?9 million share of his mother's fortune on his 25th birthday.

Queen Victoria's underwear 'part of nation's heritage'

Queen Victoria's underwear has been designated as an important part of the nation's hertiage.

Queen is 'displeased' with Gordon Brown over Afghanistan

With her grandson Prince Harry having spent 10 weeks on the front line in Helmand Province the Queen is all too aware of the dangers faced by our troops in Afghanistan. Now Mandrake hears that Her Majesty who is head of the Armed Forces has expressed her concerns to Gordon Brown about the equipment shortages that they have been forced to endure.

Zara Phillips breaks rules on dogs

Zara Phillips was spotted breaking the rules by letting her dogs off their leads at the Burghley Horse Trials.

Sarah Duchess of York is accused of plagiarism

After being subjected to a barrage of criticism for her televised attempts to improve life for the residents of a council estate in Manchester Sarah Duchess of York has now been accused of plagiarism.

Felix Dennis and Labour are dicing with death

Felix Dennis does seem to get awfully confused. Last year he "admitted" to an interviewer that he had killed a man in the Eighties by pushing him off a cliff but later retracted the disclosure claiming that he had been talking "hogwash" while drunk.

Family of soldier comforted by Prince William to receive Elizabeth Cross

In an exclusive extract from his new biography of James LeesMilne Michael Bloch describes a series of the witty diarist's dealings with the royal family.

Prince Charles' architecture charity backs 'twee' revamp of Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales' own planning and architecture charity has backed a controversial ?12m "twee" project to upgrade Kensington Palace amid claims it would "harm the character and appearance" of the local area.

A good review at last for the Duchess of York

The howls of derision that greeted the first part of her documentary about trying to revitalise a Manchester estate dismayed Sarah Duchess of York so much that it was cited as the reason that she decamped to Spain with her former husband Prince Andrew.

Royal club scene extends to Abu Dhabi

A favourite watering hole for Princes William and Harry Mahiki is set to extend its franchise to the Middle East with a club already planned for Abu Dhabi.

Duke of York to publish annual report

The Duke of York is to publish for the first time an annual report detailing all his overseas visits travel details and their cost to the taxpayer.

Letter reveals Queen Mother's rift with Wallis Simpson

A previously unseen letter reveals the rift between the Queen Mother and her sisterinlaw Wallis Simpson.

Prince William's secret sojourn with Lady Nats

Quietly and without fanfare Prince William has already taken a summer holiday in Cornwall and while his girlfriend Kate Middleton wasn't in his party Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs - an old chum of the secondinline to the throne - was often to be seen by his side.

Princess Royal cancels on veterans after RAF leaves her grounded

Princess Royal withdrew from Auxiliary Fire Service reception because there was no RAF aircraft to fly her to the event.

Lady Kitty Spencer wants to be a political Carrie Bradshaw

She dismissed the notion of studying at Oxford as "too geeky" but Lady Kitty Spencer niece of the late Diana Princess of Wales nonetheless sees herself as a lady of letters.

Residents protest over Duchess of York's 'Shameless' TV programme

The residents of a neighbourhood featured in a documentary presented by the Duchess of York protested last night over its portrayal as rundown.

National Trust warned Prince of Wales might withdraw patronage over headquarters design

The National Trust was warned the Prince of Wales might withdraw his patronage if it used a design for its new Swindon headquarters that he did not like it has emerged.

Lord Rogers holds sway

Lord Rogers of Riverside may have lost his battle with the Prince of Wales over the ?3 billion development of Chelsea Barracks but he appears to retain influence over the controversial scheme.

Prince William hopes to strike black gold in Azerbaijan

Prince William caused much excitement Down Under last month when he let slip that he might make Australia the destination of his first official foreign trip.

John Smeaton scourge of terrorists is felled by the bureaucrats

Hailed a hero after he wrestled a terrorist to the ground at Glasgow airport in 2007 John Smeaton last month married a woman he had met in New York while being honoured as a guest of the city.

Prince Charles creates a royal 'walk of fame'

Inspired perhaps by Hollywood's Walk of Fame the Prince of Wales has created an eccentric tribute to the stars of his own universe.

Queen to be played by Emilia Fox in major Channel 4 Royal drama series

Monarch played by five actresses including Emilia Fox.

Former Royal harpist to face trial on burglary charges

Jemima Phillips a former Royal Harpist is due to stand trial in October accused of burgling four houses.

Princess Eugenie to live in ?96aweek student accommodation

Princess Eugenie is to take up residence in a ?96aweek student hall of residence when she starts Newcastle University next month.

Pity poor Beatrice for being a princess

Why do we force the Royal family to conform to the prejudices of the rest of society asks Robert Colvile.

Party is over for Princess Beatrice in the credit crunch

When Princess Beatrice turned 18 she celebrated with a lavish Victorianthemed masked ball and dinner in the grounds of Windsor Castle that cost an estimated ?500000 and was attended by Hollywood stars including Demi Moore.

Kate Middleton goes the extra furlong for Prince William

Sensible and discreet Kate Middleton is widely seen as an ideal bride for Prince William. There is however one obstacle to her becoming completely assimilated within the Royal family and it is not her uncle Gary Goldsmith who was exposed as a drug dealer.

The Queen creates a royal buzz

The Queen may be settling in at Balmoral today but she has left behind a royal buzz in London. Mandrake learns that the Crown Estate has erected bee hives on top of its buildings in Regent Street.

Dizzee Rascal jokes about 'threatening to punch Prince Harry in face'

Hip hop artist Dizzee Rascal has joked about how he threatened to punch Prince Harry in the face after Rascal's performance at Hyde Park's Wireless Festival.

The Queen Mother: a century of silence is broken

A new biography of the Queen Mother will be a story told in her own words says Andrew Pierce.

The Queen Mother's private recorded thoughts to be published for first time

Intimate thoughts of the late Queen Elizabeth to be aired for the first time.

Prince of Wales prepares for an organic dispute

Heralded as the definitive study into the supposed health benefits of organic food the inquiry by the Government's watchdog has failed to convince the Prince of Wales.

Zara Phillips true love and a wedding

Together for longer than many married couples Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall seem to be finally ready to formalise their union.

Princes William and Harry to pose for Rankin's modern portraits

His striking image of the Queen was considered by many to have shown Her Majesty in a new light.

Royal bodyguard jailed for ?3 million investment scam

Paul Page a former royal bodyguard who masterminded a ?3 million investment scam has been jailed for six years.

Duke of York answers a call from the Queen and cuts spending

The Duke of York heeds the Queen's call for "recessionary restraint".

Princes' favourite boy band Blake goes solo

Just one year after winning Album of the Year at the Classical Brit Awards Blake the operatic boy band which numbers Prince William and his brother Harry among its fans has lost its ?1 million recording contract with Universal just two albums into a fivealbum contract.

Prince Harry takes 100mph spin in superbike at British GP

Prince Harry took a 100mph spin ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Queen's garden parties to be 'scaled back' next year

Invitations to the Queen's garden parties at Buckingham Palace and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh are the most coveted of the Season but Mandrake hears that significantly fewer of them will be dispatched next year as her senior courtiers struggle to get by on the Civil List.

Peek inside the royal travelling wardrobe

The Royal Tour: a peek inside the Queen's travelling wardrobe.

Sir Stuart Hampson to head The Crown Estate

Sir Stuart Hampson the former chairman of John Lewis has been named the new chairman of The Crown Estate.

Queen's private income rises three times the rate of inflation

The Queen's income from her private Duchy of Lancaster estate rose by three times the rate of inflation last year to ?13.3 million.

Sir Fred Goodwin takes lunch with Prince Charles

Sir Fred Goodwin the banker who led the Royal Bank of Scotland into its worst financial crisis enjoyed lunch with the Prince of Wales to mark the end of his tenure as chairman of the Prince's Trust.

Princess Michael of Kent risks being another statistic of the recession

With the Queen about to begin charging them ?120000 a year to rent their apartment at Kensington Palace Prince and Princess Michael of Kent look as if they are about to take a major hit to their income at the worst possible time.

The Queen watches her swans being counted for the Swan Upping census

The Queen watches her swans being counted for the Swan Upping.

Royal welcome for cygnets as Queen watches ancient Swan Upping ceremony

Queen at first Swan Upping ceremony seen by monarch in centuries.

Kate Middleton avoids any horseplay at the polo

She may still be waiting for an engagement ring but Kate Middleton's devotion to Prince William knows no bounds. Last year Kate 27 told Kathy Lette the novelist that she was allergic to horses. At the weekend the full extent of her discomfort was on display.

Borat's homeland lures Prince and Princess Michael of Kent

To many people it is the home of Borat the amusingly vulgar character created by Sacha Baron Cohen. To Prince and Princess Michael of Kent however Kazakhstan represents a land of opportunity.

Cartier International Polo: it's all in the breeding

With its alluring combination of royalty and celebrity pulchritude and horseflesh Cartier International Polo is the jewel in the crown of the socialite's sporting calendar.

Duke of York 'ordered Royal protection officers to collect golf balls'

The Duke of York ordered Royal policemen to collect stray golf balls while he practised his swing at Buckingham Palace according to court documents presented by an exofficer whose claims were described as fantasy in court.

Royal protection officer facing jail for ?3 million scam

Paul Page conned colleagues friends and others out of life savings retirement money and loans.

Duke of Edinburgh levels with Alan Titchmarsh about hobby

Alan Titchmarsh has long been said to be a favourite of The Queen. The former presenter of Ground Force dines out on how when he was presented with his MBE she told him: "You've given a lot of ladies a lot of pleasure."

Prince of Wales quits William Morris society over heritage row

The Prince of Wales has resigned as patron of a leading heritage society after a row over his conservative architectural views it was reported.

Bird given to Duke of York by Abu Dhabi sheikh

The Duke of York was presented with a highly prized gyrfalcon by His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan on Sunday in recognition of the relationship between the Britain and United Arab Emirates.

Rankin: how I shot the Queen

Models including Kate Moss and Gisele have posed for indemand photographer Rankin - but his favourite subject remains the Queen

Duke of York's expenses claims jump to ?4000 a week

Claims by the Duke dubbed "Air Miles Andy" have risen 50 per cent The Telegraph can reveal.

Prince's Trust launches invest and give scheme

The Prince's Trust has joined forces with the City to launch an investment fund which makes taxfriendly donations to charity.

Prince Charles: next generation faces 'living hell' unless climate change tackled

Prince of Wales warned the next generation face a "living hell".

Nature the biggest bank of all could go bust warns Prince Charles

The Prince of Wales has said that "Nature the biggest bank of all could go bust" in an apocalyptic warning that the Earth is on the brink of environmental disaster.

Crown Estate's properties fall in value by ?1.3 billion

The value of the Crown Estate has fallen by ?1.3 billion over the last year as the recession has hit the collection of forests harbours fastfood shops and trading estates owned by the Queen.

'Monarch Air': plans for Royal plane for Queen revived

The Queen is to have her own ?3 million private jet under revived plans to try to cut the spiralling Royal Family travel bill The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

Prince William becomes honorary barrister

Prince William has been made a barrister at one of the ancient Inns of Court but promised not to practise.

Prince William tells tourists of Australia trip plans

Prince William hinted he is to take a trip to Australia as he met tourists from the country at the Tower of London.

Prince William arrives at polo on Ducati motorcycle

Prince William arrived for a polo event on his 180mph Ducati superbike.

The Queen's flight

Telegraph View: A private jet for the Queen would be a sensible move and not one jealous politicians should oppose.

Exclusive: behind the scenes with the Queen

Exclusive: Andrew Alderson has had remarkable and rarely granted access shadowing Her Majesty.

Lord Freddie Windsor goes to Hollywood

Known as one of the Royal family's most gregarious members Lord Frederick Windsor will soon be revelling in one of the world's party capitals. The 30yearold son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent who works for the investment bank JP Morgan informs Mandrake that he plans to move to Hollywood after his marriage to the actress Sophie Winkleman 28.

The Elizabeth Cross: Is it too little too late?

The families of those killed in conflict have mixed feelings about receiving the new medal.

Queen honours dead service personnel with award

The Queen will recognise the loss suffered by the families of armed forces personnel killed on operations with the award of an Elizabeth Cross it has been announced.

The Royal Household's expediture: list of facts

A wealth of facts about the workings of the Royal Household and the Monarchy are revealed in the Palace accounts which have been released.

Queen's repair bill for crumbling palaces rises to ?40 million

The backlog in repairs at Buckingham Palace and other crumbling buildings on the Royal estate has soared.

Nina Bawden misses the applause at Carrie's War first night

Mandrake was sorry not to see the 84yearold Nina Bawden at the first night of the stage adaptation of her bestseller Carrie's War at the Apollo Theatre in the West End.

Prince Charles offers cash and contacts to struggling dairy farmers in Wales

The Prince of Wales has intervened in the dairy farming crisis offering his cash advice and top level contacts to embattled Welsh communities.

Earl Spencer divorce ruling 'will lead to greater scrutiny of other celebrity splits'

A judge's decision to allow the press to report details of Earl Spencer's divorce case will open the door to greater scrutiny of other celebrity marriage breakups legal experts said.

Prince Charles receives almost 25 per cent more from taxpayer

Taxpayer funding for the Prince of Wales rose by a record 24 per cent last year at the same time as his personal tax bill fell Clarence House's accounts showed.

The Royal Wardrobe: Fashion fit for Queen Elizabeth II

On her first Commonwealth tour alone the Queen took 100 different outfits. We have a look at the ultimate working wardrobe.

MPs' expenses: Queen's composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies to write opera

The Queen's composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has disclosed that he is writing a comic opera about the MPs' expenses scandal which may feature duck houses and moats.

Pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour

More than 20000 wellwishers thronged the streets around Palace.

Bank of England man David Blanchflower gets CBE in Queen's Birthday Honours List

A member of the Bank of England's interest rate committee who warned of a recession a year ahead of his fellow policymakers has been honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Why Queen Mary wanted to burn

Queen Mary's abbreviated reign can now be if not forgiven at least understood says Christopher Howse.

Police ask for more funding to guard Royal Family and VIPs

Sir Paul Stephenson the head of Scotland Yard has written to the Home Secretary raising fears that the unit which protects VIPs including members of the Royal Family is "overstretched".

Prince of Wales turns down investiture 40th anniversary documentary

The Prince of Wales has turned down an invitation to take part in a BBC documentary about his investiture.

Prince Charles wins fight with Qatar royals over Chelsea Barracks

The Prince of Wales has won his fight to halt a ?1 billion modern flats development financed by the Qatar royal family in one of London's most historic areas.

Olympic cycling star Sir Chris Hoy gets knighthood from the Prince of Wales

Olympic cycling champion knighted by Prince of Wales but chose moment to praise his mother who also received an honour.

Camilla smiles as pony feels call of nature as she visits

A pony called Barney gave the Duchess of Cornwall something to smile about when he decided meeting her was the perfect time to answer the call of nature.

The Queen is urged to press a new Prime Minister to call a swift general election

The Queen is being urged by senior constitutionalists to intervene after the resignation of James Purnell to advise a new Prime Minister to call a swift general election.

Prince of Wales to go to DDay landings after invitation from President Sarkozy

Prince of Wales to be at the 65th anniversary of DDay landings after an 11thhour invitation from President Sarkozy.

Britian's Got Talent: Prince Harry 'doesn't like' Piers Morgan says Amanda

Actress Amanda Holden has revealed Prince Harry has a low opinion of her fellow Britain's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan.

Ministers and Queen's officials blamed for royal estate falling into disrepair

Ministers and the Queen's most senior officials have been heavily criticised by a committee of MPs for allowing historic buildings on the Royal estate to fall into disrepair.

Barack Obama ' will get the Queen an invitation to DDay commemorations'

President Barack Obama has waded into the row over whether the Queen would attend next weekend's DDay commemorations in Normandy and is working with organisers to secure her an invitation the White House said on Monday.

Prince Harry plays polo in New York

Prince Harry gave New Yorkers a surprising sight when he climbed onto a pony for a game of polo in the centre of the city.

Celebrity hat wearers: list of winners

Here is this year's celebrity hat wearers list and lists from previous years:

Four royals declined DDay invitation

Princes William and Harry and the Earl and Countess of Wessex have all declined invitations to attend a Parachute Regiment commemoration for DDay The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

Alan Bennett tells Hay Festival he's an unlikely monarchist

Author tells Hay Festival he cannot imagine that the alternative would be "anything but worse".

Prince Charles winning fight with Qatar royals over historic site

Prince Charles is close to victory in the battle over a ?1 billion flats development in a historic part of London amid warnings his intervention could cost 5000 jobs.

Royal chauffeur 'allowed reporter to sit in Queen's car'

Reporters gained access to Buckingham Palace's garages.

Queen visits Heinz beans factory

The Queen will visit the home of baked beans in Britain to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of a Heinz giant canning factory.

Boris Johnson accuses BNP of turning Buckingham Palace party into 'political stunt'

Boris Johnson has called on the London Assembly to withdraw a British National Party member's invite to a Buckingham Palace garden party as he accused the far right party of trying to turn it into a "political stunt".

Prince Charles honoured at Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2009

Britain's most inspirational Asian women were celebrated at a glittering award ceremony on Wednesday which also honoured the Prince of Wales's work with disadvantaged communities across the world.

Queen consults Baroness Thatcher on MPs' expenses scandal

Within hours of Michael Martin's announcement that he intended to step down as Speaker of the House of Commons the Queen was seeking the counsel of Baroness Thatcher on the issue.

BNP leader Nick Griffin to attend Buckingham Palace garden party

Buckingham Palace was facing criticism from antiracism campaigners after it was disclosed that Nick Griffin the leader of the British National Party was to attend a garden party hosted by the Queen.

Internet could tackle climate change Prince of Wales tells Google

The power of the internet to "inform and challenge" people's thinking could be used to tackle climate change the Prince of Wales said.

Prince of Wales tries bricklaying despite gardening injuries

The Prince of Wales has tried his hand at bricklaying.

Prince of Wales's gardening rewarded by the Queen

The Prince of Wales has been rewarded by the Queen for his commitment to gardening.

Chelsea Flower Show 2009: Prince Charles wins award

The Queen yesterday presented her son the Prince of Wales with the the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Victoria Medal of Honour for services to gardening at the Chelsea Flower Show ahead of its opening to the public.

Duchess of Cornwall artist to paint Sally Farmiloe

Susan Crawford's painting of the Duchess of Cornwall provoked much comment last month when it was included in the Royal Society of Portrait Painters' annual exhibition. While some felt that the portrayal was "unrecognisable" it has won favour with Sally Farmiloe.

Prince Harry goes to New York on first overseas engagement

Prince Harry is to go to New York to visit British victims of the September 11 atrocity in his first overseas official engagement.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's pal goes up aisle

In a move that will increase the pressure on Prince William and Kate Middleton their friend and contemporary from St Andrews Annabel GlynnePercy has announced her engagement.

Royal nanny has sporting chance to sell family seat

Holding an "open house" became a popular way of selling a home during the boom years. The family of Tiggy Pettifer the former nanny to Princes William and Harry appear though to have come up with an altogether more stylish way of attracting interest in their family seat.

Duke of Edinburgh stumbles on royal trip

The Duke of Edinburgh narrowly avoided a potentially painful fall when he stumbled on steps during a royal visit.

Was this chatty affable man really Prince Andrew?

'Air Miles Andy' doesn't exactly get much positive publicity writes a surprised Andrew Pierce.

Zara Philips fails to impress at Badminton horse trials

Young Royal blames her horse claiming he was too tense.

The Queen presents new colours to 1st Battalion Irish Guards at Windsor Castle

The Queen praised "a remarkable record of service" as she presented new colours to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at Windsor Castle.

Portrait of the Duchess of Cornwall as someone else altogether

The portrait of the Duchess of Cornwall is unrecognisable writes Liz Hunt.

Prince Harry wins top award at end of first phase of helicopter training

Prince Harry has won a top award at the end of his first phase of helicopter training according to reports.

Prince Charles recruits William and Harry to his rainforest campaign

The Prince of Wales has recruited his sons William and Harry to his international campaign to stop the destruction of the rainforests.

Prince Charles on architecture

The Prince of Wales has a history of slating modern architecture.

Royal butler caught watching pornography at Sandringham

A Royal butler was caught watching pornography on his laptop just moments after laying out afternoon tea for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at their Sandringham estate in Norfolk according to reports.

Duchess of Cornwall portrait to go on display

A "striking" image of the Duchess of Cornwall to go on public display.

Princess Royal leads the way in royal makeover stakes

Joan Collins kindly suggested last week that the Duchess of Cornwall could do with a makeover. "There is a fine line between mutton dressed as lamb and a chic slightly daring older woman" the actress said. Surprisingly perhaps the Princess Royal has beaten Camilla to it.

Tessa Jowell barracks Prince Charles over Chelsea project

After Qatar's royal family rebuffed the Prince of Wales in his battle to stop a ?1 billion development of modern flats Tessa Jowell has aimed a kick at his shins.

Earl Mountbatten's grandson finally tells his story of survival and loss

Timothy Knatchbull who was 14 when an IRA bomb exploded in the boat on which he was travelling with his grandfather Earl Mountbatten is to tell his story for the first time.

Sex on Queen's lawn at Windsor Castle

A couple were arrested after being caught having sexual intercourse on the Queen's lawn outside Windsor Castle.

If it's good enough for the Queen...

The Queen has sent her first ever thankyou email. Does that mean we're all off the hook?

Young bloggers receive first official email from Queen

The Queen has now sent her first official email to young people to celebrate 60 years of the Commonwealth. Here are some extracts from the youngsters' blogs.

The Queen sends first official email to Commonwealth youngsters

The Queen who shares video clips on YouTube and texts her grandchildren has now sent her first official email to young people to celebrate 60 years of the Commonwealth.

Prince Charles warns of 'Dark Age'

Prince Charles warned that the world risked plunging into a "new Dark Age" unless urgent action was taken on climate change during his first meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican.

Prince William has worn a hidden brace for ten years

Prince has worn hidden orthodontal brace for a decade.

Explorer Pen Hadow speaks to Prince Charles about climate change

The explorer Pen Hadow will give a first hand account of how the Arctic is melting because of the damage to the environment caused by big business.

The Queen finds Royal box full at races

The Queen was prevented from using the Royal box on a surprise visit to a racecourse because it was already full.

Royal Family are winners from the Budget

The Royal Family has emerged as among the few winners from the Budget after the Prince of Wales was granted a tax break worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Vatican denies reports that Pope will give Prince Charles historic divorce document

The Vatican has strenuously denied reports that Pope Benedict XVI will give Prince Charles a copy of a historic document relating to Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon at a meeting in Rome next week.

Charles and Camilla to be reminded of Pope's view of divorce

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to be reminded of the Vatican's stern view of divorce when they meet the Pope in Rome next week.

Prince Harry to complete training hurdle in earning helicopter 'wings'

Prince Harry is about to complete his first training hurdle on his way to earning his flying "wings" St James' Palace said.

Queen wrote to Jade Goody before her death

Queen sent goodwill message to reality TV star shortly before death.

Zara Phillips competes in Eventing in France

Zara Phillips skipped the Royal family's Easter gathering at Windsor Castle to compete in an equestrian event in France but didn't enjoy much luck.

Queen at Windsor for Easter Sunday

The Royal Family celebrated Easter at Windsor Castle service.

Naomi Campbell chills out on seaweed crisps

Arrested at Heathrow last year for abusing British Airways staff and earlier given a community service order for throwing a mobile telephone at her maid's head Naomi Campbell claims that she has finally found a way to control her volatile temper.

Prince Harry and David Beckham were style rolemodels for Florida teenager arrested for saggy trousers

Lawyers defending a Florida teenager arrested for wearing saggy trousers have cited David Beckham and Prince Harry as evidence that the fashion has gone "mainstream".

The Queen's Commonwealth wardrobe

Outfits the Queen has worn on overseas visits will be put on display.

Queen Elizabeth II with Presidents of the United States

The Queen has met all serving US presidents in her reign except one.

Prince Charles attacks modern housing scheme backed by Qatar royal family

The Prince of Wales has intervened to try to block a ?1 billion modern flats development which is backed by the Qatari royal family.

Archbishop's spinner is unspun

As the Most Rev Vincent Nichols the Archbishop of Birmingham was announced last week as the next head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales he spoke of its "instinct for unity".

Silvio Berlusconi backs Prince Charles's scheme to save the rainforests

Silvio Berlusconi is to take personal responsibility for pursuing Prince Charles's plan to save the world's endangered rainforests royal sources have revealed.

Red squirrels move into Prince Charles's home

Red squirrels have taken a shine to the Prince of Wales and apparently enjoy running what he described as a "wall of death" around his office at his Scottish home.

Duke of York's ?300m trade body 'not value for money' say firms

Fewer than one third of the firms which are meant to be helped by a ?300million Government trade body fronted by the Duke of York think it is value for money the public spending watchdog has found.

G20 summit: Prince Philip's 'joke' about world leaders at Barack Obama meeting

The Duke of Edinburgh tells Barack Obama that the world leaders gathering in London for the G20 summit all look alike.

President Obama gives the Queen an iPod

When President Obama met the Queen at Buckingham Palace he put a modern twist on the traditional exchange of gifts by presenting her with an iPod.

G20 summit: Queen breaks with convention to meet Barack Obama

The Queen has broken with convention by granting a private meeting with President Obama a privilege denied to the rest of the G20 leaders. Queen and President were both keen to meet each other.

Prince of Wales to follow up 'carbuncle' architecture speech after 25 years

The Prince of Wales is to give his first talk at the Royal Institute of British Architects since he offended the profession with his "carbuncle" speech 25 years ago.

Prince William elects to fly economy as the recession bites

Setting commendable example to Gordon Brown and his ministers as the economic crisis intensifies Prince William has quietly and without fanfare instructed his staff to seat him in economy on scheduled flights whenever possible.

Is David Starkey the reincarnation of Henry VIII?

Like Henry VIII TV historian Dr David Starkey was raised in a household dominated by women and showed signs of greatness at an early age. The difference? "Henry didn't go gay..."

Gordon Brown wants to end 'discrimination' against women and Catholics over throne

Gordon Brown says he wants to end the Royal "discrimination" which bars Roman Catholics from the throne.

Gordon Brown and Queen in talks about lifting Catholic ban

PM opens talks with Buckingham Palace to remove 308yearold law barring Royal Family members from marrying Catholics.

Duchess of Cornwall has acute bronchitis

The Duchess of Cornwall has cancelled two days of engagements on medical advice after contracting acute bronchitis Clarence House has confirmed.

Prince Harry to lunch with soldier he called 'Paki'

Prince Harry is to be reunited with Captain Ahmed Raza Khan the Asian soldier he controversially referred to as his "little Paki friend".

Prince Charles' Duchy Originals ordered to remove 'misleading' herbal remedy claims

Prince Charles' Duchy Originals brand has been ordered to remove claims about the effectiveness of its herbal remedies from its website after regulators ruled they were "misleading".

Love letters from Prince Charles to Janet Jenkins sold for ?20000 on eBay

A series of previously unseen love letters by Prince Charles to one of his first girlfriends has sold for more than ?20000 on eBay.

Newly bereaved Vanessa Redgrave misses memorial

There was a heartbreaking absence at the memorial service for the actor Paul Scofield at St Margaret's in Westminster yesterday.

Prince William has 'Harry Potter' scar from golf accident

Prince tells children's TV programme how he has a scar like that of the fictional boy wizard Harry Potter.

Prince Charles names baby giant tortoise after Prince William

The Prince of Wales says he will be in "trouble" with his son after naming a baby giant tortoise after him.

Prince Charles warns of catastrophe caused by increase in Alzheimer's

The Prince of Wales says ageing population demands that the search for a cure is stepped up.

Prince Harry's charity saved from crisis by Lord Ashcroft donation

A secret donation from one of the Conservative Party's richest benefactors has averted a financial crisis at Prince Harry's charity to help starving children in Africa.

Queen not amused by 'inaccuracies' in The Young Victoria film

The Queen has expressed disapproval at inaccuracies in the new film.

Prince Charles given 'friend of the forest' award

The Prince of Wales has been given a prestigious award in Brazil for his pioneering environmental campaign work.

Prince Charles to visit the Amazon

The Prince of Wales is to travel into the Amazon rainforest on Saturday as the highlight of his fiveday visit to Brazil.

Prince Charles named 'friend of the forest'

The Prince of Wales recognised for his campaigning to save rainforests.

Prince William speaks of shock at losing his mother Princess Diana: full statement.

Prince William has spoken of the "shock and disbelief" at losing his mother Diana Princess of Wales 12 years ago.

Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival

The going may have been good to soft at the Cheltenham Festival but that did not deter Zara Phillips from wearing a fashionable pair of highheeled black suede frilled boots.

Duchess of Cornwall enjoys wine tasting on Chile trip

The Duchess of Cornwall yesterday tasted one of the worldfamous Chilean wines during the Royal couple's South American trip.

Queen revealed as a Formula One fan by Lewis Hamilton

The Queen has been revealed to be a Formula One fan after telling world champion Lewis Hamilton that she had watched his races and even asking him about his car.

Climate change must be tackled before global poverty says Prince Charles

The Prince of Wales delivered a fierce attack on those who doubt climate change and said it must be tackled before world poverty.

Prince Charles takes Camilla to lunch with 'first girlfriend' in Chile

The Prince of Wales took the Duchess of Cornwall to meet the woman who was his first girlfriend on day one of a visit to Chile pushing the local media into a swirl of intrigue.

David Bailey: Princess Diana was not the world's most beautiful woman

No wonder Patrick Dermarchelier was the late Diana Princess of Wales's favourite photographer. David Bailey his old rival had no respect.

Zara Phillips in ?90000 RBS sports sponsorship deal

Zara Phillips is receiving ?90000 a year in a sponsorship deal from Royal Bank of Scotland despite the bank receiving billions of pounds from the taxpayer.

Prince Harry snapped clubbing with friend of Kate Middleton

Prince Harry has been photographed partying with a blonde who is close friends with Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton.

Natalie Imbruglia's love song for Prince Harry's pal

Prince Harry's appearance at Natalie Imbruglia's 34th birthday party led to much speculation about a possible romance. Mandrake can disclose that the real amour fou was however between the Australian pop star and one of the Prince's chums Harry AubreyFletcher.

Prince Charles: 100 months to save the world

Prince of Wales to issue warning that nations have "less than 100 months" to save the planet from climate change.

Queen's horse to run in Cheltenham Gold Cup

The Queen will have a runner in the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the first time next week with a horse bequeathed to her by her late mother prompting a flurry of bets at Buckingham Palace.

Queen enters Cheltenham Gold Cup for first time with Queen Mother's horse

The Queen is to enter the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the first time with a horse which was bequeathed to her by her late mother.

Princess Anne visit to Gibraltar stirs up tensions

HRH Princess Anne arrived in Gibraltar Wednesday on an official visit to the disputed territory that has stirred up old tensions between Britain and Spain.

One is twittering: Her Majesty the Queen's latest foray online

She emails her grandchildren and her Christmas message appears on YouTube. Now the Queen has taken a further bold technological step by becoming the first member of the Royal family to have an official engagement tracked on Twitter.

Prince Harry likened to 'Maverick' in Top Gun

Prince Harry's flying instructors have likened him to Maverick the pilot played by Tom Cruise in Top Gun.

Peter Wilkinson: Queen's cameraman

Peter Wilkinson talks to Telegraph TV about the career that took him from wartorn Vietnam to Buckingham Palace.

Prince of Wales calls for 'bridges' to be built between faiths

The Prince of Wales called for bridges to be built between faiths as he addressed members of a centre for Islamic studies at a special dinner.