Yes, King Charles does brush his own teeth. While a famously long-running rumor suggests his valets squeeze a precise inch of toothpaste onto his toothbrush for him, reports indicate this was only done temporarily in the 1990s when his arm was immobilized after a severe polo injury.
No, King Charles does not usually put toothpaste on his toothbrush himself. Instead, he has his valet squeeze exactly one inch of toothpaste onto his brush from a crested silver dispenser.
King Charles and Queen Camilla maintain separate living arrangements and bedrooms so they can preserve their independence, accommodate their busy work schedules, and enjoy their own private retreats.
Yes, King Charles III and Donald Trump are distant cousins. Genealogical research reported by British media reveals that the two men share a 16th-century Scottish ancestor, John Stewart, 3rd Earl of Lennox. This ancestral link makes them 15th cousins.
Yes, according to several royal biographies and insider reports, King Charles is known to travel with his own custom toilet seat, along with premium toilet paper and an orthopedic bed.
Prince William and Kate eat separately on Christmas morning due to a long-standing royal tradition. Former royal chef Darren McGrady explained that royal men and women are split up for breakfast. The women are served a light meal—like sliced fruit, toast, and coffee—in their rooms, while the men gather downstairs for a heavier, hearty breakfast before attending church.
In public, Prince William and Prince Harry respectfully refer to her as "Camilla" or "Queen Camilla". However, royal biographies have revealed that the brothers privately used scathing nicknames for her when they were younger, referring to her as "Lady Macbeth," "Cruella de Vil," and the "Witch of the West".
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones), was the only royal who chose not to attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997. She made this decision out of sensitivity, realizing her striking physical resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds.
And now we've discovered another rule the royals have to follow - and it's all to do with their bedtimes. According to Sir William Heseltine, one of Queen's private secretaries, when staying with Her Majesty, members of the royal family should wait until the Queen retires to bed before they also hit the hay.
Princess Diana privately referred to Camilla as "the Rottweiler". She gave her this nickname because she believed Camilla was relentless and "once she has got her teeth into someone she won't let go".
Princess Tatiana and Prince Nikolaos of Greece
The office of the former Greek royal family revealed in April 2024 that Princess Tatiana and Prince Nikolaos were divorcing after 13 years of marriage.
Queen Camilla's recent health challenges primarily stem from a severe chest infection that developed into pneumonia. While the lung infection has cleared, she has experienced lingering episodic symptoms of post-viral fatigue.
As of early 2026, Prince Andrew remains the least popular member of the British Royal Family, with roughly 89% of Britons holding a negative view due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. He is followed by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (68% unfavorable) and Prince Harry (61% unfavorable).
Yes, both Prince William and Prince Harry are circumcised.
Yes, royals are allowed to wear nail polish. While there is no official, written protocol banning bright colors, senior female royals have traditionally stuck to sheer neutrals or bare nails for official engagements. This minimalist style was highly favored by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, did not attend Princess Diana's 1997 funeral primarily because she was not yet married to the royal family. Additionally, as a close family friend and girlfriend to Prince Edward at the time, she made a deliberate, thoughtful choice to stay away out of concern that her striking physical resemblance to Diana would be too upsetting for the grieving public.
Princess Diana's car was traveling between 95 and 110 km/h (59 to 68 mph) at the moment of impact inside the Pont de l'Alma tunnel, though subsequent French and British investigations estimated it may have reached speeds of up to 121 km/h (75 mph) moments prior to the crash.
Yes, Meghan Markle inherited several pieces from Princess Diana’s personal jewelry collection. Prince Harry included multiple meaningful items in her jewelry collection so she could honor his late mother's memory.
Prince George calls Queen Camilla "Gan-Gan"
Camilla once told the story that her grandchildren refer to her as "GaGa", unaware of what the word "gaga" actually means. But according to Mirror, Prince George, the son of Kate and William, calls her "Gan-Gan" instead.
Long before Prince Harry met Meghan Markle, he had a significant relationship with Chelsy Davy, the daughter of a wealthy Zimbabwean businessman. Their early romance is chronicled in various biographies, including Finding Freedom, offering insights into the Duke of Sussex's life before royal fame.
Well, it turns out, Meghan and Amal have actually been friends for quite a while now. According to People, the two women first met through a mutual friend and grew closer when Meghan moved to the UK last year. "Meghan and Amal have known each other for a while [and share] many interests," a source told the publication.
1. Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, 33, is the most handsome British prince in the world according to multiple surveys and I gladly agree. Over the years he grew a lot into his looks.
Kate Middleton does not have to curtsy to Prince William. According to the British Royal Family official etiquette guidelines, there are no obligatory codes of behavior when greeting members of the Royal Family.
Following the news of Lilibet's christening, Harry and Meghan's spokesperson confirmed in a statement that both their children will now indeed be known as Prince and Princess. “The children's titles have been a birthright since their grandfather became monarch,” they wrote.