Royal Quarters

All you need to know, and then some, about everything regal

Death of Princess Lilian marks the end of a haunting royal love story

Daughter of a coalminer fell in love with a prince and captured the hearts of Sweden

by Patricia Treble - Monday, March 11, 2013
Did Kate say ‘daughter’ or ‘dog?’ — let’s go the videotape

Our resident royal watcher catches you up on the latest

by Patricia Treble - Friday, March 8, 2013
Gastroenteritis conquers Queen, sends her to hospital

For the first time in a decade, the Queen is in hospital, felled by…

by Patricia Treble - Sunday, March 3, 2013
Eight ways to save the next season of ‘Downton Abbey’

A concerned fan on a wishy-washy season

by Patricia Treble - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
‘Plastic’ Kate is a ‘designed to breed’ automaton: Hilary Mantel

Booker-prize-winning author ignites fury with critique of royals

by Patricia Treble - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Italian tabloid publishes photos of pregnant Kate–in a bikini

No official word from the palace yet, but chances are they’ll consult with lawyers…again

by Patricia Treble - Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Downton Abbey: In a season of weird episodes … look, Mr. Bates!

Patricia Treble on the latest episode and the rituals of mourning

by Patricia Treble - Monday, February 11, 2013
The Energizer Bunnies of royalty: Elizabeth and Philip

Despite their age, the pair’s event calendars are busier than ever

by Patricia Treble - Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The Netherlands gets their first king in 123 years

Queen Beatrix is passing the reigns over to her son after 31 years on the throne

by Patricia Treble - Monday, January 28, 2013
Inauguration vs. Diamond Jubilee

Maclean’s Royal watcher was on hand for a little U.S. pomp and circumstance

by Patricia Treble - Monday, January 21, 2013
‘Downton Abbey,’ season 3, episode 2: tiara time

The episode itself was a bit of a mess, but what about that jewellery!

by Patricia Treble - Monday, January 14, 2013
Kate’s first portrait: good or ugly?

National Portrait Gallery unveils Paul Emsley painting of the Duchess of Cambridge

by Patricia Treble - Friday, January 11, 2013
Kate gets a one-of-a-kind birthday gift from the Queen

And it wasn’t just a cashmere scarf

by Patricia Treble - Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Five royal stories guaranteed to make headlines in 2013

The bump, a big wedding and a birthday: Watch royal watchers will be watching in the year ahead

by Patricia Treble - Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The top 10 royal stories of 2012

Bare breasts (and a bum), a drenched jubilee, not to mention a royal pregnancy (need we say whose?)

by Patricia Treble - Monday, December 24, 2012
Regal dressing 101

A new book offers a fascinating behind-the-palace walls peek into how the Queen gets dressed

by Patricia Treble - Monday, December 17, 2012
It’s Official: Kate is pregnant!

Not to brag, but our resident royal watcher predicted it last week

by Patricia Treble - Monday, December 3, 2012
Is Kate pregnant? Check out her belts

Our resident royal watcher is finally ready to chime in

by Patricia Treble - Friday, November 30, 2012
“The most beautiful princess” is engaged (again)

Princess Madeleine of Sweden is engaged to her prince charming. Today, the Swedish royal…

by Patricia Treble - Thursday, October 25, 2012
A bittersweet royal (well, grand duchy) wedding

As countries go, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a tad on the small…

by Patricia Treble - Friday, October 19, 2012