New Idea Royals

Inside March ROYALS monthly, scandal, a deep-seated rivalry and a health crisis plunge the monarchy into some of its darkest days.

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New Idea Royals

ROYALS IN PICTURES THIS MONTH

Royal WATCH • The top news stories this month

WE MISS YOU MA’AM! • Elizabeth II’s death was a loss to us all – the loss of a gracious, regal figurehead but also a much-loved family matriarch with a mischievous sense of humour

The Day the WORLD CHANGED • On that day in September 2022 we witnessed history in the making. One year on, we know far more about the tensions and turmoil behind the scenes

HER HAPPY PLACE • At Balmoral the Queen could relax. It was where she enjoyed her horses, her family and her summer holidays

WHAT WOULD SHE THINK? • How might Elizabeth II assess the year that has unfolded since her death? And how would she rank the performances of her family in their new roles?

REINED OFF! • A huge rainstorm cancelled the second day of the Magic Millions Festival of Eventing at Gatcombe, six months after the same thing happened in Brisbane!

PLAYING TO WIN • Prince Harry’s Invictus Games might be just the boost the troubled royal needs right now

Awkward start for a GOLDEN GIRL • As she steps out as a trusted member of the King’s inner circle, it’s hard to believe Sophie blundered into royal life with early missteps

LEADER of his GROWING PACK! • Kate’s brother credits his beloved dogs as lifesavers

Anne the reluctant fashion icon • The no-nonsense Princess Royal was also a cover girl and trendsetter of her times

THE MAN WHO KEEPS THE SECRETS • The new Queen’s ex-husband has dated, cheated on and escorted several royal women. Despite it all, Andrew Parker Bowles is in the circle of trust

BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN • ‘The Firm’ is set to embark on a globe-trotting charm offensive

FASHION FAVES WITH JANINE WHITE OUT • Hit refresh on spring style with classic white ensembles

CROWNING glory • These are the royals embracing this year’s hottest hairstyles

Her signature style • No one rocked a simple silk headscarf quite like Queen Elizabeth II

A PLACE TO CALL HOME • The new King has no shortage of grand buildings to dust & vacuum

Who’s a COPY-KATE? • The inspiration behind two princesses and their favourite coat dresses is causing a right royal rumble

KING OF KILTS • ‘Kiltgate’ has us all agog. It’s the King of Kilts versus the Prince of Pants. As Charles III embraces his tartan wools, eyebrows are raised over William’s refusal to wear the Scottish skirt

Top OF THE class • Brains, beauty and a tiara, too! As well as having titles, these royals are acclaimed for their academic smarts, language skills and career successes

WEDDING FLASHBACK EDWARD & WALLIS • Their chic low-key ceremony was boycotted by the royal family

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL • It’s September -- start of the European school year. That’s daunting, even for a prince or princess!

AROUND THE WORLD • These celebrated blue-bloods are making headlines for fascinating reasons

Wicked MATCHMAKER? • Formidable Lady Ruth Fermoy was a close friend of the Queen Mother -- although she’s remembered as not such a good friend to her own blood relatives

A Dangerous Visit • Queen Victoria almost lost her beloved son in a terrifying shooting at a picnic in Sydney

CINDERELLA’S CASTLE • Romantic Neuschwanstein was built by King Ludwig of Bavaria in 1869

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