More From David McClure
Prince Philip is a very different man behind closed palace doors
The Queen's consort is caring, compassionate and creative – he's much more than his gaffes.
May 04, 2017
The British Royal Family are government pawns in its diplomatic game to make Brexit a success
Prince William and Kate Middleton are being sent to Europe by the Foreign Office to win hearts and minds.
Mar 17, 2017
Our Queen is used to dealing with the good, bad and ugly of US politics – but can she tame Trump?
She rode horses with Reagan and made small talk with Nixon – but now has a Muslim-banning tycoon to deal with.
Jan 30, 2017
If Charles becomes King, we need to let him air his political views
The Queen has remained tight-lipped, but Charles has form on committing political transgressions.
Jan 04, 2017
King Charles III: Is the Queen getting ready to hand over the reins to her son?
Prince Charles may still be backseat driver but the palace PR machine is firmly behind him.
Dec 22, 2016
After the conviction of a palace aide for corruption - is it time to open up the royal finances?
Ronald Harper received £77,000 for helping firms win lucrative contracts at Buckingham Palace
Sep 28, 2016
What shall we do with work-shy Windsors?
Prince William needs to find some useful employment in his protracted wait to be king.
Sep 02, 2016
Japan's Emperor Akihito has hinted he's too old to rule – shouldn't Queen Elizabeth do the same?
Can a modern democracy function with a centenarian head of state?
Aug 08, 2016
Why does the Queen need £17.8m to support Britain's sprawling royal family?
Private income to Britain's monarch has mushroomed since the millennium
Jul 26, 2016
I tried to find out just how rich the royal family is - it's a well-kept secret
When it comes to the wealth of the Windsors the royal family is immune to the normal rules of public scrutiny.
Jun 09, 2016
