KELLY CLAMAN

One couldn’t be faulted for wondering if the imminent return of the Prodigal Son to the UK, wife and children in tow, is the plot of a new Netflix picture. Six years after their dramatic “Freedom Flight” out of London, settling first in Canada and then California, it appears the American Dream hasn’t quite panned out as anticipated. The irony, of course, is that they are now returning to the very country they have spent the better part of those six years telling us they had n

King Charles has finally been reunited with his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, four years after first meeting them. I am genuinely delighted for the King, who by all accounts is a devoted and affectionate grandfather to the Wales children, and I'm equally pleased for the Sussex children, whom the King has longed to know, and who deserve the opportunity to build a relationship with their grandfather. The reunion raises interesting questions about the long-running debate

For the past several days, I've been inundated with messages from friends, colleagues, and readers asking for my thoughts on Prince Harry’s visit to the UK. Where do I even begin? At this point, the Sussex playbook has become about as predictable as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace: a fresh grievance, carefully timed press releases, selective leaks from “sources close to the Sussexes”, and, more often than not, yet another legal battle.

This must be a significant moment for Farah Pahlavi, Iran’s last Empress. Ever since she and her family were forced into exile in 1979, her greatest wish has been to see the brutal Islamic regime that overthrew the monarchy and oppressed the people fall from power, and for Iran to be free. Now, at eighty-seven years of age, it seems that this wish may finally be within reach.

This week, the world lost a remarkable woman: Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand, who has passed away at the age of 93. The world’s longest-reigning consort, she was one of the last royal figures of her generation, a generation that, much like Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II, devoted a lifetime to service, duty, and love for their country.

There’s nothing I love more than winding down with a good book at the end of a hectic day. Ever since childhood, reading has been my refuge—a way to get lost in captivating stories, explore new perspectives, and feel inspired by fresh ideas. This season, several highly anticipated books are being released that I’m so looking forward to diving into (and one I've just started that I can barely put down!). I’ll be sharing my reviews in the coming weeks but in the meantime, t

It has been such a joy to see the Princess of Wales back in action this year following her treatment for cancer. From her attendance at the recent State Dinner in honour of President and Madame Macron of France to quieter visits to private patronages and causes close to her heart, Her Royal Highness has looked happy, healthy, and always so elegant.

I was asked not too long ago about the Windsor Uniform, a form of dress for male members of the royal family. It in fact has a fascinating history, having been worn in one form or another since the reign of George III and in one of his lesser-known books, “Windsor Revisited”, the Duke of Windsor discusses how the Uniform has been adapted since it’s inception to suit the changing times.

Last week, St Martin’s Press sent me an advance copy of Paul French’s newest book “Her Lotus Year: China, The Roaring Twenties and The Making of Wallis Simpson, which I have been dying to read ever since publication was first announced. The book, which will be released on November 12, 2024 examines Wallis Simpson’s long misrepresented year in China in 1924 following her separation from her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer. At the time of the abdication crisis in 1936 and

Mainbocher, the first American to become a successful Paris couturier, is undoubtedly one of the unsung heroes of 20th Century fashion. Born Main Rousseau Bocher in 1890 on the west side of Chicago, Mainbocher would dress the most elegant women of his era including Mona Bismarck, Millicent Rogers, Elsie de Wolfe, Daisy Fellowes and the Duchess of Windsor, whose wedding dress he famously designed for her 1937 marriage to the former Edward VIII. Yet despite his exalted clientel

Last week King Charles announced that the signature dish for his upcoming Coronation Luncheon will be... Coronation Quiche! While I love a good quiche, the French pastry seems an odd choice on such a thoroughly British occasion, and it seems unlikely that Coronation Quiche will endure in quite the same way as his mother's inspired choice for her big day.

When Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21,1926, she was not expected to ever become Queen. Her father, the Duke of York, was the second son of George V and Queen Mary, while his elder brother Edward, Prince of Wales was heir to the throne, and in 1926 it was expected that Prince Edward would marry and have children of his own to succeed him. This allowed the Duke and Duchess of York a more private life with the freedom to devote themselves to their young fam

There have been endless comparisons over the past few years between The Duchess of Windsor and Meghan Markle. While Wallis certainly had her faults and may have held questionable political views, she never once, throughout her 36 year marriage to the Duke of Windsor, sought to deliberately and publicly insult her husband's family. Being twice-divorced and an American to boot, Wallis was unacceptable to the establishment as a prospective bride to the King in 1936, when divorce

This week, the world lost an extraordinary man who lived a truly remarkable life. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the longest serving Royal Consort in British history, having dedicated his whole life to his Queen, Country and the Commonwealth. His Royal Highness redefined the role of consort to a reigning Queen and played an instrumental part in shaping the modern Elizabethan Age.