Richard Eden

Richard Eden

@richardaeden

Daily Mail Diary Editor and broadcaster. Sign up to my royal newsletter via https://link.news.mailplus.co.uk/join/4w5/mp-sign-up

London https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/features/richard-eden Joined 2009-11-14 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

114,626

Followers

1,522

Following

22,467

Tweets

402.5

Avg Engagement

277

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @richardaeden's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-11-14
  • Verification:No
  • Location:London

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,245
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:350.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:51.6
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

Eden's tweets receive high engagement, indicating a loyal and active audience. Her content is well-received, with a notable average number of likes and retweets.

350.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

51.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

1,138,471

Total Likes

167,487

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

17

Median Likes

5

Median Retweets

218

75th Percentile

17,228

Top Tweet

3.51

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

40.7%

Original

24.4%

Replies

26.6%

Retweets

8.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.9%

With Media

68.8%

With Links

59.5%

With #Tags

87.8%

With @Mentions

11.3%

With Emojis

156

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.6

Reply/Original Ratio

0.31

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

78.4%

Weekday Posts

21.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#royal (1452) #princeharry (470) #meghan (389) #kingcharles (202) #coronation (138) #thequeen (68) #netflix (63) #platinumjubilee (56) #princeandrew (43) #palaceconfidential (42)

Most Mentioned

@mailplus (2130) @richardaeden (805) @re_dailymail (140) @jo_elvin (121) @dailymailuk (58) @mailonline (43) @katemansey (36) @instagram (28) @thetimes (22) @toryboypierce (21)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,320 (41%)
Replies 793 (24%)
Retweets 862 (27%)
Quote Tweets 270 (8%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 862 retweets (27% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,245 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

Her audience primarily consists of followers interested in royal news and political commentary. The audience is likely engaged with current events and public figures.

Average

Audience Quality

28.2%

Suspicion Index

33.1%

Low-Quality %

48

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

47.8%

Empty Bio

27.6%

<10 Tweets

19.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

55.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

90.2%

No URL

18.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

9,623,238

Total Potential Reach

48

Median Follower Reach

186

75th Percentile Reach

6.1%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

48.4%

Creators

4,841 accounts

23.9%

Consumers

2,395 accounts

27.6%

Dormant

2,764 accounts

212

Verified Followers

2.12% of total

6.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (107) United Kingdom (82) London, England (79) Nigeria (57) England, United Kingdom (55) Lagos, Nigeria (48) Nairobi, Kenya (41) Kampala, Uganda (40) USA (34) Canada (25)

212

Verified Followers

2.12% of total

867

Protected Accounts

8.67% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@SirKunt 2,289,638 - -
@worthSeeingPic 556,402 Photographer Sun, Nature, Photography
@MaggieHeroDog 408,070 Service Dog Golf, Music, Service Dogs
@phillyrob1 274,185 Unknown East Coast, Philly, Rob
@BillionMagazine 246,736 Luxury Sales Jets, Yachts, Supercars
@bdnews24 224,298 News Aggregator Bangladesh, News, Independent
@fratusll 173,957 - -
@dilruba_lees 168,871 Musician Love, beauty, music
@TMIofficials 157,515 Crypto Marketer Crypto, Marketing, Signals
@Icone_Carbone 131,145 Consultant Consultant, Activiste, Panafricaniste

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (304) life (234) god (163) world (121) proud (115) lover (115) news (107) family (98) mom (94) business (92)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#maga (19) #crypto (7) #eth (6) #1 (5) #bitcoin (5) #trump2024 (5) #btc (5) #art (4) #2a (4) #brexit (4)

5,216

Followers With Bio

4,784

Followers Without Bio

52.16%

% With Bio

47.84%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,245 analyzed

71,044

Combined Engagement

52,577

Total Likes

18,467

Total Retweets

14,209

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

100%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Royal Family Political Commentary Media Engagement
Richard Eden
@richardaeden

Doesn't Penny Mordaunt look magnificent? She's Lord President of the Privy Council and one of the two politicians #KingCharles sees most regularly. The other is the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak #Coronation https://t.co/vVaWFADZ3b

2023-05-06
Retweets: 767 Likes: 16,461 Engagement: 17,228
Richard Eden
@richardaeden

RT @omid9: Message to the @England football team at the #WorldCup for the game v Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 on Monday. We think it would be amazing if you did this. It would mean more than you could ever imagine. https://t.co/SHtz8oB9IJ

2022-11-20
Retweets: 14,291 Likes: 0 Engagement: 14,291
Richard Eden
@richardaeden

Oh, dear! Last time, #PrinceHarry was obscured by a huge candle 🕯 This time, by Princess Anne's hat. #Coronation https://t.co/x3dGILZquk

2023-05-06
Retweets: 863 Likes: 13,302 Engagement: 14,165
Richard Eden
@richardaeden

Isn't it striking how Prince William and Catherine, and their family seem able to live a happy life, far from the public gaze except for when they're carrying out public engagements? #royal

2023-05-17
Retweets: 746 Likes: 12,169 Engagement: 12,915
Richard Eden
@richardaeden

Lady Susan Hussey worships regularly at a South London church with a 90 per cent black congregation, reports the Mail on Sunday. I hope Prince William's spokesman personally apologises to her for talking about 'racism' when he condemned her. #royal https://t.co/7AB3NobuNQ

2022-12-04
Retweets: 1,800 Likes: 10,645 Engagement: 12,445

Key Insights & Takeaways

She frequently comments on royal family members and their public appearances Her tweets often include hashtags related to royal events and figures She uses her platform to highlight political and public figures in the media

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 114,626
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @richardaeden reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 114,626 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 402.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025