Janet Davison

Last fall, Prince William talked about trying to do things differently, "with maybe a smaller 'r' in the Royal." What that means will emerge in time, but more recent musings from the Prince of Wales may offer the next clues.

The Prince and Princess of Wales returned to official duties on Thursday after their summer break, but while Prince William and Catherine were out of the public spotlight over the past few weeks, a broader hint also emerged of what the monarchy may look like down the road.

After representatives of King Charles and Prince Harry were spotted chatting al fresco the other day, there was all manner of speculation over whether reconciliation might be in the offing for the monarch and his younger son.

A mounted ceremonial guard at Horse Guards, the official entrance to the royal palaces or riding down streets in central London is a familiar sight — and for the next eight days, Canadian soldiers will carry out the duties.

A list of official gifts to King Charles offers insights into the leaders, countries and individuals wanting to commemorate his coronation or their audiences with the monarch.

King Charles has been to Canada 19 times, but his first visit as monarch later this month to read the speech from the throne will be an unprecedented outing on multiple fronts.

Those who watch King Charles closely have seen an increase over the last little while in signals and royal symbolism in support of Canada as it faces repeated taunts from U.S. President Donald Trump about becoming the 51st state.

Donald Trump's repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st state have led some to wonder about the role of Canada's head of state as the U.S. president repeatedly casts his eyes and rhetoric northward.

As Catherine, Princess of Wales, continues her gradual return to public duties after finishing chemotherapy treatment, she's let it be known she wants attention to be directed more toward the causes she is supporting rather than what she might choose to wear on any given day.

As Catherine, Princess of Wales, continues her gradual return to public duties after finishing chemotherapy treatment, she's let it be known she wants attention to be directed more toward the causes she is supporting rather than what she might choose to wear on any given day.