She may be a professional rider and former Olympian, but sporty Zara Phillips has no intention of being a hands-off mother.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on the lookout for a nanny to look after baby George on their trip to New Zealand and Australia in April.

Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, has revealed a love of rugby ... and especially the haka.

But a romantic birthday meal at home could be on the cards for Kate who was born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading on January 9, 1982.

Prince Harry's ginger beard might be on trend, but the Queen isn't happy with her grandson's growth.

From the birth of the future King to the announcement of a trip to our shores, we take a look back at the royal stories that you loved this year.

In her annual Christmas message Queen Elizabeth II calls upon people of faith to take time in the new year to pause for reflection and contemplation. She acknowledges the birth of a new child and the joy the occasion brings.

The Queen reflected on prominent events from the past year during her Christmas broadcast, from the 60th anniversary of her coronation to Prince George's birth.

Finding space for all the Christmas guests is never easy – even in a mansion like the Queen’s estate at Sandringham.

If the toy's makers have anything to do with it, Prince George will play with a Buzzy Bee on the lawn of Government House just like his father, Prince William, did as a baby in 1983.

Prince William's visits to New Zealand over the years.

Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit New Zealand in April next year, most likely accompanied by Prince George.

Hacking trial: Police officers 'irritated' Queen by eating nuts left out at Buckingham Palace, court told.

Princess Anne has suggested people in Britain should consider eating horse meat as it would help to improve the welfare of the animals.

John Key confirmed there could be a Royal visit next year but he would not confirm it would be The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their baby son George.

In all good bedtime tales, the deal is that the beautiful princess ends up with a handsome hero and they live happily ever after - right?

David Cunliffe has vowed to take Prince William and his family to poorer streets such as McGehan Close and a closed tannery in Shannon.

NZ is missing out on vital relationships and economic benefits by keeping the Queen as its head of state, says a former top diplomat.

The debate over whether NZ is mature enough to have its own Head of State is a matter solely for NZers to determine and it in no way detracts from the respect which Queen Elizabeth justly deserves and merits from all of us.

Denmark's Crown Princess Marylooks visited the bushfire devastation in Winmalee, 85km west of Sydney, yesterday.

Kerre McIvor likes the idea of christenings or naming ceremonies

When my first child was born, in Britain, an elderly gentleman whose house we were living in took me aside a few months after the birth and said he would have a word to the vicar about a christening.

To celebrate the christening of Prince George this week, we've got a royal baby quiz to test your skills.

A series of royal family photographs have been taken at tea party hosted at Clarence House following the christening of the future king, Prince George.