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.