The woman who fought Catherine de’ Medici
Book review: Nancy Goldstone’s The Rival Queens
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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.
Trafalgar’s strange new landmark
It’s no equestrian statue. The square’s very public art venue features . . . what, exactly?
Princess Charlotte’s christening: a mix of old and new
A country baptism for the newest Windsor
Why Fabergé never goes out of style
The Russian treasures embody both artistry and tragedy
On the reboot of Poldark: ’Sometimes you have to go for it’
A Masterpiece classic is back with more fighting, riding, drama and abs
Sofia and Carl Philip: The model of a modern royal wedding
Including sappy love ballads and a tattoo
Prince George steals show, again
Starting a week of royal pomp and spectacle with a star
Their Royal Cutenesses George and Charlotte
Be honest, all kids are adorable. Royal or not.
’Spy’: Can this deliciously funny film overcome its marketing?
Melissa McCarthy is pure genius in this comic thriller
The Queen is not dead: How a ’prank’ BBC tweet sparked alarm
As royal missteps go, they don’t get much worse than this.