Does Thomas Markle deserve the death penalty?
There are many crimes that Thomas Markle may or may not be guilty of, specifically involving the possession of child…
The downfall of David Walliams
At last – at last – the worst kept secret in celebrity news has been released into the public domain. Spectator readers may not…
The welcome downfall of Russell Brand
It is the verdict that countless people have been hoping for. The most deserving, of course, are the women who…
The sudden end of the World of David Walliams
The abrupt closure of Alton Towers’ The World of David Walliams, which only opened in 2021, is a considerable blow to its…
The John Lewis Christmas advert is lamentably bad
Every year, the most anticipated advert of the Christmas season comes courtesy of John Lewis, the favoured retailer of the…
The greatness of Patrick Stewart
It says a lot for the late, great Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86, that two wholly disparate…
I feel sorry for Meghan Markle
I was once informed that hell would freeze over before I ever wrote anything kind or sympathetic when it came…
The bombshell allegations against Thomas Markle
The news, when it broke last night, was undeniably eye-catching. Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, Duchess of…
Has Netflix missed a trick with Meghan Markle?
Now that Meghan Markle has successfully – in her own estimation, at least – once again won the battle for…
Meghan and Harry have given the Royal Family a fresh headache
Twice in the past week, I’ve heard controversial figures say the words ‘It’s good to be back’, or some close…
Can we trust the National Trust to keep Rules safe?
The National Trust gets plenty of things wrong. Too often, the charity allows modish social values to distract from its…
A small victory for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Whisper it, but the tide may be turning for one of Britain’s most unpopular, and unfortunate, men. The news that…
There will never be another Jeffrey Archer
The news of the death of Jeffrey Archer at 86 came in somehow typical circumstances. The bestselling novelist, Conservative peer…
Is Andrew staging a comeback?
The past year has not been a happy one for the royal formerly known as Prince Andrew. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has…
When will Meghan Markle bring ‘As Ever’ to Britain?
As controversy continues to rage about the ‘he said/he said’ dynamic in Earl Spencer’s damning memoir – and whether Prince…
Does Tolkien deserve to be celebrated in Westminster Abbey?
Although 2026 isn’t a significant anniversary year for J.R.R. Tolkien, there has been more attention paid to the author recently…
Is Charles Spencer telling the truth about the King?
When Earl Spencer was interviewed by Larry King in 1997, he had nothing but words of praise for the-then Prince…
Is Charles Spencer right about King Charles?
As soon as news broke that copies of Charles Spencer’s memoir about the late Princess of Wales, Swan Song: Diana, My…
Do Harry and Meghan have a point about their security?
As soon as it was announced, somewhat unexpectedly, that Harry and Meghan would be returning to Britain, with the primary…
The resistible eccentricity of Lewes
Anyone who has ever lived in Lewes won’t be surprised to hear that the East Sussex town has become the…
Chris Langham was disgusting but talented
The death of the convicted sex offender, actor and writer Chris Langham of pancreatic cancer at the age of 77 brings…
The Windsors have much to learn from Harald of Norway’s reign
The death of the Norwegian monarch, King Harald, at the age of 89 might, initially, seem like a sad but…
RIP Dolly Parton
‘And try to make the most of every moment / ’Cause if you never try, you never win.’ There are few more…
Who should pay for Meghan and Harry’s security?
It isn’t long now until the joyous day that Harry and Meghan once more make Britain their home, but several…
Harry is paying for his hubris
It has been quite the week for Prince Harry. A couple of days ago, he announced that he would be moving his…
