Royals

Small Talk

The Melania Diaries The former First Lady recalls the moments—and, more importantly, the “unforgettable ensembles”—that will stay with her forever

As told by Craig Brown

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Books

Earl’s-Eye View

By Robin Olson

Social Studies, Part One

Cult of Personality How did a dancing social-media star with 1.3 million followers get “brainwashed” by a Christian fundamentalist and self-styled “Man of God” who once made a film starring Meghan Markle?

By Keiran Southern

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Books

Murder, They Wrote This month’s best mystery books contain a healthy dose of humor

By Lisa Henricksson

Megxit Follies

The Curious Case of Meghan Markle’s Disappearing Publicist How the Duchess of Sussex’s foundation lost its 11th—11th!—flack

By Alexander Larman

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Style

A Shake-up on Savile Row With charm, panache, and style, bespoke tailor Daisy Knatchbull is infiltrating one of London’s oldest boys’ clubs

By Vassi Chamberlain

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Modern Times

Lady Macboris Booed by crowds of onlookers at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, is Carrie Johnson the master puppeteer, or just a shallow social climber with expensive taste in wallpaper?

By Helen Rumbelow

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T.G.I.S.

The Attention-Whore Index R.F.K. Jr. tries out anti-Semitism for size, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue their never-ending, acrimonious divorce. Who’s grabbing your attention this week?

By George Kalogerakis

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The Perfect Ending

Bill Nighy The actor answers 26 of life’s most pressing questions

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Food

The Never-Ending Dinner Party At Sally Clarke’s eponymous restaurant, in Notting Hill, the good times rage on

By Emma Freud

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Highlight

All Tarted Up

By Sarah Hyde

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A Queen’s Favorite Subjects

Elizabeth II and Her Horses Remembering Britain’s longest-reigning monarch in her most beloved pastime

By Julia Vitale

After Hours

Boujis 2.0 After closing, in 2016, the London nightclub dubbed “Studio 54 for aristocrats and It girls” is back

By Katie Glass

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Highlight

A Lasting Impression Drawings and watercolors on paper by Impressionists ranging from Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec go on view in London

By Sarah Hyde

Small Talk

“Anyone Seen the Beefeater Gin Guy?” Queen Elizabeth headed one of the world’s biggest brands. It’s only right that advertising heads of state come to mourn her

By John Ficarra

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Air Mail Diary

Controversy over The Crown (the Show, Not Charles) And other strange news about these curious days …

By George Kalogerakis

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Highlight

Gold Standard

By Ruth Peltason

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T.G.I.S.

The Attention-Whore Index Elon Musk proposes a new party, Donald Trump floats a new fragrance, and Emmanuel Macron struggles to be seen

By George Kalogerakis

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False Prophets How an investigation into a Mormon murder spree led one author to uncover the lurid world of America’s New Age movement—cult leaders, reincarnation, QAnon, and all

By Leah Sottile

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A Bigger Splash

The Boats That Rocked In Monaco, 50-knot, all-electric boats owned by Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, and Will Smith raced against a glimmering backdrop of Birkins and the Mediterranean

By Jennifer Noyes

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A Queen’s Favorite Subjects

Elizabeth II and Her Horses Remembering Britain’s longest-reigning monarch in her most beloved pastime

By Julia Vitale

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Rules for Living

Waiting to Regale From attending the Queen’s coronation and suffering familial tragedy to becoming friends with Mick Jagger and learning to cook at 86, Lady Glenconner is the quintessential survivor

By Hilary Rose

City Guides

Prabal Gurung’s Guide to Kathmandu The Nepalese-American fashion designer shares his favorite spots in his hometown

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Landing Gear

The Bed That Rocks A $115,000 musical bed with five-star-hotel provenance to put you at the center of the action! A powerful mini–chain saw to help keep your backyard in check! And more …

By Jonathan Margolis

View With a Room

Water Works Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, in Baden-Baden, has reopened after a loving renovation

By Rachel Johnson

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