royal family

With her royal wedding nearly two weeks away, royal fans want to know: What will Princess Eugenie’s wedding be like? And, how will it compare to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding? Despite getting married at the same venue, in the same year, the Princess of York’s wedding will likely be different from her …

It's not always easy to figure out who's related to whom in the British royal family. The family tree is big and complicated (and the line of succession isn't any better). How is Queen Elizabeth II related to Queen Victoria? Here's what you need to know.

Meghan Markle may be Prince Harry's wife, but she's also an activist. Here's a look at every time she stood up for women in the past.

If you’ve seen photos of Prince Charles over the years, you may have noticed one thing that’s never changed: A bright, gold ring on his left pinky finger. Despite the fact that we’re constantly obsessing over what Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle wear every time they step out in public, we’ve never really given Charles’ …

Princess Charlotte may be a toddler. But as part of the royal family, she has to learn a special set of rules and manners.

Most would agree Meghan Markle always looks flawless. Her hair, attire, and makeup are perfect. One thing you might notice about the duchess is that she tends to wear natural lipstick colors. Although royals are encouraged not to be drastic when it comes to their look, this isn’t the reason she stays away from a …

When Prince William married Kate Middleton, the Queen of England named her grandson the Duke of Cambridge. However, when Prince Charles becomes king, William will move up in ranking and could receive a new title (or two). Will Prince George become Duke of Cambridge after William? According to British peerage, it’s possible. In the royal …

Princess Eugenie might be royalty, but she lives a very different life from her more famous family members.

In the line of succession to the British throne, Princess Charlotte is behind her grandfather, her father, and her older brother. But is it possible for Princess Charlotte to become queen someday?

Titles in the British royal family get very confusing. The Duchess of Cambridge's title always brings up some questions. Why isn't Kate Middleton called a princess, but Princess Diana was? Here's what you need to know.

When the current queen succeeded her father to the throne, she took the name of Queen Elizabeth II. But who was the first Queen Elizabeth? And how is Queen Elizabeth II related to Queen Elizabeth I?

Just like any other family, the British royal family has a lot of traditions for celebrating birthdays. These are the most fun royal birthday traditions you need to know.

From Prince Harry to Kate Middleton to Queen Elizabeth II herself, every member of the royal family has a birthday. These are the royal family birthdays you need to know.

Apparently, not every queen needs her king. Sure, Queen Elizabeth II is married to Prince Philip — but that’s all he’ll ever be. Thanks to the rules of the royal family, Philip isn’t eligible to gain the king title. When Prince William becomes king, on the other hand, Kate Middleton will assume the title of …

When we think of Queen Elizabeth II‘s grandchildren, Princes William and Harry immediately come to mind, and when we think of Her Majesty’s great-grandchildren Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis might pop into our heads. However, they’re certainly not her only grandchildren and great-grandchildren. So just how many grandkids and great-grandkids does the queen actually …

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s royal wedding is right around the corner. The couple has plans to say “I do” at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in October, which means its wedding crunch time for the future Mrs. Brooksbank. Although she’s marrying a commoner, Princess Eugenie is having a traditional royal wedding, which means …

Before she became Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's monarch was Princess Elizabeth. Here's what she was like as a child and as a young adult before her coronation.

It’s no secret that the royal family is religious. After all, they frequent Westminster Abbey, host church-centered events — including Prince Louis’ christening — and celebrate Christmas together. So, what religion is the royal family? The answer is a little more complicated (and has a long history) than merely saying “Catholic,” “Anglican,” or “Christian.” In …

We first saw Kate Middleton wear a tiara when she married Prince William in 2011. Since then, the duchess has stunned in a few different sparking headpieces including Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, which was a favorite of Princess Diana’s. We also saw Meghan Markle in the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau on her wedding day. However, there are two …

In the royal family, official titles are a way to show a family member’s ranking. The heir apparent receives the Prince of Wales title, the Duke of Cornwall belongs to the monarch’s oldest son, and most royal men become dukes upon marriage or majority. However, princesses rarely receive title changes — unless they are the …