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'We must do more': British royals reveal staff diversity data

By AFP

A Buckingham Palace source said that publishing the figures left the monarchy with "no place to hide" and would improve accountability.

  • FILE: The Queen along with members of the British royal family watch RAF fly past from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Picture: @RoyalFamily/Twitter

    Papers reveal UK royals' ban on 'coloured' office staff: report

    The revelations are the latest in an ongoing investigation by 'The Guardian' into the royal family's use of an arcane parliamentary procedure, known as Queen's consent, to influence British legislation.

    390 days ago
  • FILE: The queen's statement said the charge of racism was 'concerning' and would be "taken very seriously", but added that it would be 'addressed by the family privately'. Picture: AFP

    Royal family contests Harry and Meghan's racism claims

    A keenly awaited statement from Queen Elizabeth II issued Tuesday was conciliatory towards her grandson and his mixed-race spouse, after their explosive interview with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey.

    475 days ago
  • FILE: The Queen along with members of the British royal family watch RAF fly past from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Picture: @RoyalFamily/Twitter

    Buckingham Palace in crisis after Harry and Meghan unload on royal family

    The revelations have triggered a storm of reaction on both sides of the Atlantic, particularly the explosive claims about racism.

    476 days ago
  • FILE: Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly acquired two new corgi puppies. Picture: AFP

    During tough times, dogs save the Queen: report

    The dogs have reportedly been living with the queen for several weeks at Windsor Castle, west of London, where she has been self-isolating from the coronavirus pandemic for nearly a year.

    480 days ago
  • FILE: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Picture: Supplied.

    Royal row with Harry and Meghan heats up before Oprah interview

    Harry and Meghan, who married in a fairytale wedding in 2018, stepped down from frontline royal duties last year, in part blaming media intrusion for their decision to move to North America.

    481 days ago
  • FILE: Britain's Prince Philip. Picture: AFP.

    UK's Prince Philip has 'successful' heart procedure

    The Duke of Edinburgh 'yesterday [Wednesday] underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew’s Hospital,' the Palace said.

    481 days ago
  • FILE: Meghan Markle after attending a service of commemoration and thanksgiving to mark Anzac Day in Westminster Abbey in London on 25 April 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Meghan Markle suggests Palace 'perpetuating falsehoods' about her

    The couple said The Times was being used to 'peddle a wholly false narrative' before the television interview.

    481 days ago
  • Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Palace of Westminster after the state opening of Parliament on 8 May 2013 in London. Picture: AFP

    Britain's Prince Philip set to stay in hospital into next week

    The Duke of Edinburgh, as he is formally known, is being treated in the private King Edward VII Hospital in Marylebone, central London.

    494 days ago
  • In this file photo taken on in October 2019 Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the annual WellChild Awards in London. Picture: AFP

    UK's Prince Harry to lose all honorary titles

    "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family," Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

    494 days ago
  • A guard is seen outside Buckingham Palace. Picture: Pixabay.com.

    Staff member jailed for Buckingham Palace thefts

    Adamo Canto, 37, was sentenced in court on Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of theft between November 2019 and August 2020, the Metropolitan Police said.

    538 days ago
  • FILE: Prince Harry. Picture: AFP

    'Sad' Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal role

    The new arrangement was struck to end a crisis the couple sparked by announcing earlier this month they wanted to cut down on official engagements and spend more time in North America, while remaining active royals.

    890 days ago
  • Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex emerge from the West Door of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on 19 May 2018 after their wedding ceremony. Picture: AFP.

    ANALYSIS: Royal couple test House of Windsor revolving door

    Just as politicians and civil servants rely on access to their former contacts, the couple’s success will depend on staying close to their relatives in Buckingham Palace.

    901 days ago
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L), US President Donald Trump (R) and US First Lady Melania Trump (C) view displays of US items of the Royal collection at Buckingham Palace in central London on 3 June 2019, on the first day of their three-day state visit to the UK. Picture: AFP.

    Trump meets queen after insulting London mayor

    With the sound of a 41-gun royal salute ringing across the lawn from nearby Green Park, the queen welcomed Donald Trump and his wife Melania before they were treated to a military guard of honour.

    1121 days ago
  • Buckingham Palace. Picture: AFP.

    Buckingham Palace begins clear-out before major refit

    More than 200 rooms over six floors of the east wing, which faces out onto The Mall, will be emptied over the next six months to prepare for the replacement of ageing electrics and pipework.

    1362 days ago
  • A guard is seen outside Buckingham Palace. Picture: Pixabay.com.

    Man arrested with taser at Buckingham Palace visitor entrance - police

    Police, who did not say whether the Queen was at the palace at the time, said the arrest was not terror-related.

    1373 days ago
  • FILE: The new photograph released to commemorate the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Picture: Kensington Palace.

    Official photo released to mark 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth

    The couple married at London’s Westminster Abbey on 20 November, 1947, just two years after the end of World War Two.

    1682 days ago
  • Buckingham Palace. Picture: AFP.

    Woman arrested trying to scale gates of Buckingham Palace

    British police are on high alert after five attacks blamed on terrorism this year.

    1724 days ago
  • A 30-year-old man has reportedly been arrested in connection with an assault on three police officers outside London’s Buckingham Palace. Picture: @metpoliceuk/Twitter.

    Police arrest 2nd suspect after Buckingham Palace attack

    A man was arrested at an address in West London on suspicion of being “involved in the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism,” police said.

    1766 days ago
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