James Crawford-Smith
Royal Reporter
James Crawford-Smith is a Newsweek Royal Reporter, based in London, U.K. His focus is reporting on the movements and developments of members of the British royal family. He has covered contemporary and historic issues facing the King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. James joined Newsweek in 2022 having previously contributed to titles such as The Lady, Majesty Magazine and Drapers. He also spent a number of years working with the curatorial department at Historic Royal Palaces, based at Kensington Palace. He is a graduate of University College London and Central Saint Martins. Languages: English.
You can get in touch with James by emailing j.crawfordsmith@newsweek.com.
The royals' top Christian Dior fashion moments: From Diana to Meghan
Following Queen Camilla's appearance in a Christian Dior caped dress during a visit to France, Newsweek looks at which other royals have showcased the brand.
Invictus success shows Harry and Meghan a path to "rebuild" public image
Harry and Meghan's success at the Invictus Games showed the couple in an "optimistic" light, Newsweek's "The Royal Report" podcast has heard.
Six times Kate Middleton wowed in regal ballgowns
Throughout her married life, the Princess of Wales has debuted a series of glamorous ballgowns worn for state and private occasions.
Prince Archie's "American accent" goes viral: "Adorable!"
Audio of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son's participation in a conference call has been viewed over 100,000 times on TikTok.
Meghan Markle signals podcast shift with latest legal filing
Papers filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that Meghan has abandoned a bid to trademark the name of her award-winning podcast.
Kate Middleton's most "iconic" dresses become viral sensation
A video survey of the Princess of Wales' standout fashion moments has been viewed over 3 million times on TikTok.
King Charles is walking a political tightrope
Charles is facing a test of his diplomatic skill as he weighs a personal drive to protect the environment with his government's policies while on a state visit.
Elizabeth II's "dancing queen" moments caught on camera: "Beautiful"
Footage of the late monarch enjoying light-hearted moments at official events has been viewed over 100,000 times on TikTok.
Prince William charming crowds in New York City goes viral—Video
William's visit to NYC for the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit on September 19 saw crowds of well-wishers gather to catch a glimpse of the royal.
King Charles' increasingly "awkward" kisses go viral
A compilation video, showing Charles' celebratory polo kisses with Princess Diana, has been viewed over 1 million times.
It's time for Meghan Markle to "be her own person"
"It has never been a more important time for Meghan to continue building her individual brand outside of her marriage with Prince Harry," Newsweek has heard.
Invictus Games could give Prince Archie and Lilibet glimpse of royal life
Harry's games could provide his children with an insight into their parents' experiences as members of the royal family, Newsweek's "The Royal Report" has heard.
Queen's interaction after Prince Archie's birth goes viral
Queen Elizabeth II's congratulatory conversation after the birth of her eighth great-grandchild has resurfaced on TikTok.
Royal's "scowl" Prince Harry said "could kill" seen in viral video
A new viral video highlights a royal mark of disapproval referenced by Harry in his bombshell memoir.
Kate Middleton's most "iconic" curtsies go viral—Video
The Princess of Wales' most prominent royal curtsies at public events have been praised by fans on TikTok.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's top 2023 Invictus Games PDA moments
Harry and Meghan delighted fans with a number of public displays of affection during their time in Dusseldorf, Germany, for the 2023 Invictus Games.
What Meghan Markle wore for the 2023 Invictus Games: Look by look
Meghan spent four days at the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, with Prince Harry.
How Meghan Markle's savvy fashion tricks helped Prince Harry
Meghan's neutral tone wardrobe for the Invictus Games let her husband shine, a fashion expert tells Newsweek.
Meghan Markle's Invictus fan interaction goes viral: "Star power"
The moment Meghan paused to take photos with fans during the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany has been viewed nearly 300,000 times on TikTok.
Blushing Prince Harry receives birthday serenade from Invictus crowd—Video
Harry's 39th birthday was marked during the Invictus Games in Germany on Friday with a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday to You" from the crowd.
Monarchy branded "disgraceful" over coronation censorship claims
"It is shameful the palace adopts Trumpian methods to manage their image and control the message at taxpayers' expense," an anti-monarchist group told Newsweek.
Prince William's royal engagement mishap caught on camera
An incident during William and Kate's woodland visit with schoolchildren on Thursday has gone viral on TikTok.
Princess Diana's iconic sheep sweater just broke a royal record
The princess' famous knitwear sold for $1.1 million on Thursday in New York, becoming the most expensive item of her clothing ever sold.
Prince Harry Turns 39: His bombshell year in pictures
The past 12 months have been Harry's busiest since leaving the royal family in 2020.
Prince Harry is back in his element
Harry's attendance at the 2023 Invictus Games will be a "massive boost" for the royal, Newsweek's "The Royal Report" podcast has heard.
Meghan Markle's response to being compared to Kate Middleton goes viral
Meghan's plea to fans of the royal sisters-in-law has been viewed over 180,000 times on TikTok.
Did Meghan Markle break J.Crew's website?
J.Crew's site crashed after Meghan wore its blazer at the Invictus Games in Germany, but the fashion retailer told fans the increased traffic wasn't the issue.
What Prince Harry said about Princess Diana's little-known "rival"—Video
Harry's description of former royal nanny, Tiggy Pettifer, from his record-breaking memoir has gone viral on TikTok.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle begin Invictus Games with sweet PDA moment
The duke and duchess attended their first sports event of the games together, taking in a preliminary wheelchair basketball game.
Prince William's "wink" at Kate Middleton caught on camera: "Chemistry!"
Footage from William and Kate's latest interview has been compared to previous examples in a new TikTok video gaining over 250,000 views.
