The double standards of being a royal child who’s a ’spare of a spare’
Few seem to care about the arrival of Kate and Prince William’s third child. But if recent ’extra’ royal kids are proof, there will still be scrutiny before long
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Patricia Treble
Patricia Treble is the royal specialist at Maclean’s. In addition to her interest in all things monarchical—from the Queen’s constitutional role to Kate’s flyaway hems—she writes on everything from TV, books and celebrity culture to history and sports trends.
Prince Philip may be slowing down, but he’s not bowing out
The Duke of Edinburgh will turn 96 in June, and his energetic schedule was no longer realistic. Today’s announcement merely confirmed the inevitable.
How a stressed woman found solace through looking at birds
When her father fell ill, Kyo Maclear felt overwhelmed by life. Then she started looking at warblers and sparrows.
The odd parallels between Donald Trump and King Edward VIII
Our royal reporter watches Trump’s inauguration and finds a populist easily led by those around him—reminding her of an ignoble king
Prince William and Kate prepare to move to London
Does this move mean that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are about to become full-time royals?
The odd—and amazing—gifts that Canadians gave to William and Kate
Fancy a bread mix? Four lace snowflakes? A miniature totem pole, perhaps?
Are we ready for a sexy Queen Victoria?
A new TV series shows her as a flirty teenage queen. But is there such a thing as too much royal sex?
Why the Queen’s cold is a concern for royal watchers
Elizabeth II is so indefatigable that she rarely cancels events. This time is different.
Crowns and frowns: The royal winners and losers of 2016
Some soared, some crashed, and one royal couple made both lists
Prince Harry’s next games
Next up for Prince Harry in 2017: Launching the Invictus Games in Toronto