About Author
Lydia Alty is a freelance royal journalist and the founder of Royal Reporter Lydia, an independent digital journalism platform dedicated to reporting on the British Royal Family and explaining the role of the monarchy to a wider audience.
Having followed the Royal Family for more than 13 years, Lydia began reporting on royal news at the age of 13 and has since built eight years of experience covering royal engagements, major royal events and developments surrounding the monarchy.
Through Royal Reporter Lydia, she combines news reporting with family-friendly educational journalism, providing accessible explanations of royal traditions, constitutional roles and the day-to-day work of members of the Royal Family.
Lydia has a particular interest in the upbringing of members of the Royal Family, the evolution of the modern monarchy and the unique constitutional and cultural position of the Crown within the United Kingdom.
Her work has developed from digital reporting into on-the-ground coverage of royal engagements, alongside freelance contributions to other publications and news platforms.
Lydia joins The Royal Observer as a Freelance Contributor, where she contributes royal news and original stories alongside continuing to operate Royal Reporter Lydia as her primary independent reporting platform.
Latest From Lydia Alty
Charles Spencer: Does One Factual Error Undermine an Entire Royal Memoir?
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Earl Spencer apologised to Piers Morgan for an 'incorrect assumption', but a number of questions still remain over his bombshell Diana memoir.
Diana Had Two Sons - Should William and Harry Have to Answer for Their Uncle’s Book?
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Both of the princes face questions about their uncle's memoir, but should they have to respond?
Prince William at ActOne Cinema: Why This Visit Was About More Than Film
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: As controversy around Earl Spencer's book dominates headlines, William puts British film and young talent in focus
Are We Forgetting the Person That Was Princess Diana?
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Behind the royal legend was a woman, mother and sister. Have we lost sight of Diana herself?
Why Prince Harry’s first engagement back on British soil mattered
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: The Duke of Sussex returned to public life in Britain with Invictus at the heart of his first engagement.
Prince William Reveals Earthshot Finalists — Why Mumbai 2026 Is So Significant
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Prince William unveils 15 Earthshot finalists using bold ideas to tackle global challenges
Why Artificial Intelligence Is Now on King Charles’ Agenda
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: For decades, the King has warned that progress might come with consequences
Did Buckingham Palace Just Break One of the Royal Family’s Oldest Rules?
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Buckingham Palace seemingly broke royal tradition to challenge Earl Spencer’s explosive Diana claim.
Royal Reporting in the Age of Tribalism: When Loyalty Becomes More Important Than Facts
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Reporting surrounding the Royal Family is becoming increasingly tribal, with online divisions over loyalty too often overshadowing facts, context and credible sourcing
Why Do We Need to Know So Much About the Security of Prince Harry and Meghan’s Children?
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: The latest chapter in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s long-running battle over security in Britain comes with an acronym that needs some explaining: RAVEC.
What Prince William’s £250,000 Princetown Fund Reveals About His Approach to Royal Assets
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: The Prince of Wales's £250k fund aims to strengthen the Princetown community by supporting its long-term future
Royal Patronages Explained: How the King and Royal Family Champion Good Causes
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: From the King to the Wales Family and the Princess Royal, royal patronages put charities and their work firmly in the spotlight
How Prince William and Princess Kate Changed the Conversation on Mental Health
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: The Prince and Princess of Wales turned mental health advocacy into tangible funding, resources and real support services.
Harry and Meghan were reportedly ‘surprised’ by Palace letter — but what has actually changed?
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex seem to be taken aback by The King's note, but was it just a simple formality?
Prince George at Eton: A New Uniform, Familiar Tradition and the Start of a New Royal Era
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Prince George begins a new chapter at Eton College, following in Prince William’s footsteps.
Prince William Steps Up for King Charles at King Harald’s Funeral – The Future King Takes Charge
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: The Prince of Wales’s role in Norway shows how the future monarch is increasingly representing the Crown.
Prince George Enters Eton Under a New Era of Royal Privacy for Children
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: The eldest son of the Prince of Wales begins his time at secondary school under in a new era
Why William and Kate Chose Eton for Prince George — And It Has Nothing to Do With Royal Tradition
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Eton may give Prince George something rare for a future King: the chance to feel ordinary.