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A close view of a hand wearing a solitaire diamond engagement ring.

Royal Style & Fashion

Meghan Markle's Engagement Ring, Explained

The full story behind Meghan Markle’s engagement ring — the Botswana diamond, the tribute to Diana, and the 2019 redesign, stone by stone.

By Court & Capital Editorial · 7 November 2026 · 7 min read

Recently published

Hands creating a Christmas card with festive craft materials: the small ritual of season’s greetings.

Royal Figures

The Royal Christmas Card Through the Years: Who Made the Cut

7 November 2026 · 6 min read

A traveller in a long winter coat crossing an airport concourse with a suitcase.

Royal Style & Fashion

Meghan Markle's Airport Style Is Basically a Masterclass

6 November 2026 · 9 min read

A close-up of a soft, loosely gathered half-up hairstyle with natural texture, similar to the rare look Meghan Markle wore during her 2018 Australia tour.

Royal Style & Fashion

The Meghan Markle Hairstyle She Wore Once and Never Again

5 November 2026 · 7 min read

A congregation gathered in a church, evoking the warmth of a shared Christmas morning service.

Royal Style & Fashion

What the Royals Wear to Christmas Day Church

5 November 2026 · 6 min read

The Edit

A group of young people climbing a rocky mountain path together, the spirit of outdoor achievement.

Royal Figures

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award: Prince Philip's Lasting Legacy

Prince Philip founded the DofE Award in 1956 to build character in young people. Nearly seventy years on, it runs in 144 nations: his most enduring legacy.

By Court & Capital Editorial · 4 November 2026 · 5 min read

A sunlit vanity table set with skincare bottles and a mirror, the kind of unhurried beauty ritual built on habit rather than trend.

Royal Style & Fashion

7 Beauty Products Meghan Markle Has Used for Years

Trends come and go, but these are the beauty products Meghan Markle has named and repurchased for a decade or more, tracked product by product.

By Court & Capital Editorial · 4 November 2026 · 8 min read

Christmas decorations and candles arranged on a table, evoking a well-dressed festive gift table.

Royal Style & Fashion

The Royal-Approved Christmas Gift Guide, by Budget

From a Dents glove to a Smythson diary, the warrant-holding brands that make a gift feel like it belongs under a palace tree, at every price point.

By Court & Capital Editorial · 4 November 2026 · 6 min read

Union Jack flags lining The Mall in London, leading towards Buckingham Palace.

Royal Places & Events

Trooping the Colour Weekend: Where to Stay So You Don't Miss a Thing

Trooping the Colour weekend fills The Mall before breakfast: the surest way to see it all is to already be within walking distance when the barriers go up.

By Court & Capital Editorial · 4 November 2026 · 7 min read

Wedding guests gathered outdoors in formal daywear on a bright afternoon.

Royal Style & Fashion

Meghan Markle's Best Wedding Guest Looks, Ranked

From a colour-block county-church dress to navy Givenchy at Windsor, Court & Capital ranks four documented Meghan Markle wedding guest looks, best to first.

By Court & Capital Editorial · 3 November 2026 · 8 min read

Vibrant orange tulips in full bloom in a garden at Lisse, the Netherlands

Other Royal Families

Queen Máxima: From Buenos Aires to the Dutch Throne

From a Buenos Aires trading floor to the Dutch throne, Queen Maxima built one of Europe's most admired royal reputations on warmth, style and substance.

By Court & Capital Editorial · 3 November 2026 · 6 min read