Tim O'Donovan

Timothy Charles Melville O'Donovan (10 February 1932 – 23 October 2025) was a British monarchist and Court Circular analyst.

Life and work

O'Donovan was born in Marylebone, on 10 February 1932 to Major JCM O’Donovan.[1] Since 1979, he recorded the public engagements of the British royal family.[2] He compiled and published his research in annuals.[3]

O'Donovan died on 23 October 2025, at the age of 93.[4]

References

  1. ^ Staff, A. O. L. (21 July 2025). "Prince William 'Annoys' Princess Anne by Skipping This Royal Duty: Report". www.aol.com. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  2. ^ "The 87-Year-Old Hobbyist Who Measures the Royal Family's Workload (Published 2019)". 8 March 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  3. ^ Pallister, David (2 January 2003). "A right royal labour of love". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Tim O'Donovan, staunch monarchist whose 40-year analysis of the Royal family's work made headlines". The Telegraph via Yahoo News. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.