It may be Queen's Birthday Weekend, but for a group of card sharps assembling in Auckland this week, the only royalty they'll be thinking of is a royal flush.

Despite claiming she was cut off by the royals after divorce from Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson received a hefty divorce settlement.

It's been a rough week for two grand institutions, writes Paul Thomas.

Prince Andrew has forgiven his ex-wife for trying to charge a bogus businessman £500,000 to meet him.

Prince Andrew has flown home from his duties as British trade envoy in the wake of the scandal enveloping his ex-wife.

In the wake of the Duchess of York's cringeworthy gaffe, we take a look back at famous scandals which have beset the British royal family.

The British media are having a field day with the latest indiscretion by royal "rebel" Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.

The Duchess of York is 'devastated' after being caught on film accepting a $40,000 payment as part of an apparent cash-for-access deal to Prince Andrew.

Prince William sends his condolences to the Defence Force after the Anzac Day crash.

A decision to dump God Save the Queen from this year's Anzac Day dawn service in Melbourne has angered monarchists.

A group of New Zealand Defence Force personnel stationed in Kabul met the Prince of Wales during his trip to Afghanistan last month.

The mounting financial crisis facing the Royal Family has been revealed.

One groom wore his ceremonial uniform with his Iraq medal, the other morning dress with an orchid.

Tanna legend says that Prince Philip will visit the island in 2010.

Detectives are investigating an incident in which Prince Andrew allegedly struck a police officer while driving into Buckingham Palace.

Prince Harry has reportedly moved into his girlfriend's London home after he recently reunited with her after breaking up last year.