Royal family

Queen Camilla says 'sad farewell' to her beloved Jack Russell, Beth

Her Majesty Queen Camilla's much-loved Jack Russell terrier Beth has died.

Holyrood: Inside The King's official residence in Scotland, from throne room to the bed chamber of Mary, Queen of Scots

Holyrood — or, to give it its full title, The Palace of Holyroodhouse — is the official residence in Scotland of His Majesty King Charles III. To coincide with the publication of a new history of the palace, John Goodall offers an overview of the creation, abandonment and rebirth of this working royal residence over the past 900 years. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.

Dawn Chorus: Watching telly with The Queen, the one-bedroom wreck that fetched £2 million and our Quiz of the Day

Plus a Paddington Bear hamper, an ancient tree and a house with a terrifying price tag — it's Friday's Dawn Chorus.

You rang, your majesty? What it was like to be a servant in the Royal Household

Tending the royal bottom might be considered one of the worst jobs in history, but a life in elite domestic service offered many opportunities for self-advancement, finds Susan Jenkins.

When the King and Queen edited Country Life, by the editor who guided them every step of the way

Paula Lester, Country Life's Managing Editor, joins the Country Life podcast.

A century of Royal Photography is going on show at Buckingham Palace, from Cecil Beaton to Annie Leibovitz

The Royal Collection Trust's summer exhibition at Buckingham Palace brings together some of the most wonderful royal portraits ever taken. Jack Watkins takes a look.

Fit for a (very small) queen — a dolls' house with running water, electricity and working lifts

Queen Mary's Dolls' House celebrates its 100th anniversary with a brand new exhibition and a reimagined display at Windsor Castle.

75 things you never knew about King Charles III as he celebrates his 75th birthday

On The King’s big day, Amie Elizabeth White reveals 75 things you might not know about our monarch.

Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one year on

A year on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we remember the late monarch.

Country Life's 100-page Coronation souvenir issue: What's inside and how to order a copy

Our 100-page special edition of Country Life is in the shops now.

The official Coronation Portraits of King Charles III

The Coronation of King Charles III: Best pictures from the day

Enjoy some of the defining images from a truly historic day: the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, 2023.

The full text of the Coronation Oath of King Charles III

Read the full text of the Coronation Oaths being sworn by King Charles III.

The Timetable for the Coronation of King Charles III, including the order of service and The Oath

Eleanor Doughty takes a look at what's happening over coronation weekend — and explains the changes in the roles of dukes and duchesses, hitherto so important in the ceremony.

St Edward's Crown: The tale of the crown being used at the Coronation of King Charles III

It is to the Crown that we owe allegiance. Matthew Dennison considers the history of this most familiar attribute of royalty, which he finds as laden with the hopes of a nation as it is with glittering gold and precious jewels.

King Charles III, by those who know him best: 'He has already changed the world'

Few realise the breadth and depth of Charles III’s interests and influence; fewer still can offer a meaningful answer to the question 'what is the King really like?'. But here, 10 friends of Country Life — all people who know and have worked with The King — predict he will be a magnificent and much-loved monarch.

The Coronation oath: 'This is no empty display. It is the foundation stone of our system of government'

The Queen’s Coronation saw her take an oath which is crucial to our system of Government.

Perfect Coronation street party recipes, from Mary Berry's ultimate scones to Tom Parker Bowles' irresistible coronation chicken

Emma Hughes collects the best Platinum Jubilee street party recipes from some of Britain's best-loved chefs and food writers.

Westminster Abbey: 1,000 years of coronations, from King Harold and William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II and Charles III

The setting of Charles III’s crowning in Westminster Abbey in London lends grandeur and history to this great ceremony. John Goodall considers the evolution of this remarkable building and its role in celebrating the authority and antiquity of the monarchy.

Coronation memorabilia: Future heirlooms, or future charity shop tat?

Love it or loathe it, royal memorabilia is big business. Huon Mallalieu takes a look at the commemorative souvenirs of the past and considers if they ever really make an investment for the future.