Prince Philip ‘a reluctant celebrant’ and ‘doesn’t want a fuss’ ahead of 100th birthday

Prince Philip is proving to be a ‘reluctant celebrant’ and ‘doesn’t want a fuss’ ahead of his 100th birthday in the summer, sources have revealed. The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, who retired from royal duty in 2017 after almost seven decades of service, is currently living with the Queen, 94, at Windsor Castle amid the … Read more

Duke of Edinburgh praises teachers’ efforts ‘in the most challenging conditions’

Teachers get the Phil-good factor as Duke of Edinburgh hails their efforts ‘in the most challenging conditions’ in a rare public message following his retirement Prince Philip has praised teachers and staff’s effort during the Covid pandemic The Duke of Edinburgh hailed their ‘selfless dedication,’ in a rare public message  Next term will begin online, … Read more

Windsor Castle Christmas decorations are unveiled

A Windsor wonderland! Castle where the Queen is spending Christmas is decorated with garlands, lights and a 20ft tree before the festive display opens to the public Windsor Castle State Apartments have been decorated with trees, lights and garlands for Christmas Visitors will be able to view the decorations, including a special Dining Room display, … Read more

The Queen and Prince Philip confirm they will spend Christmas ‘quietly in Windsor’

Christmas at Sandringham is OFF: Queen and Prince Philip announce they will spend the day ‘quietly’ at Windsor Castle for the first time since 1988 after ‘considering all the appropriate advice’ Queen and Prince Philip will remain in Windsor for Christmas, it was confirmed For the last 33 years, the Queen has travelled to Sandringham … Read more

The Queen wears wedding gift Golden Trellis brooch for video call

The Queen wore a rarely seen diamond and ruby brooch she received as a wedding gift for a call with Commonwealth leaders days after her anniversary with husband Prince Philip. The monarch, 94, donned the glittering Golden Trellis brooch for a video appearance with the Commonwealth Points of Light award earlier this week. The centrepiece … Read more

The Queen donned rarely worn wedding gift brooch for video call

The Queen wore a rarely seen diamond and ruby brooch she received as a wedding gift for a call with Commonwealth leaders days after her anniversary with husband Prince Philip. The monarch, 94, donned the glittering Golden Trellis brooch for a video appearance with the Commonwealth Points of Light award earlier this week. The centrepiece … Read more

CRAIG BROWN writes ‘The Crown: Part III’ – Charles, Anne, Andrew… and Prince Steve!

SCENE 1 The Queen’s sitting room, Buckingham Palace. The Queen rings a bell. Prince Philip: You called? The Queen: Ah, yes. Philip. They’re saying I’m a cold and distant mother. So I have decided to set up individual meetings with my children. All three of them. Prince Philip: Four. The Queen: Don’t be silly. Just … Read more

Prince Philip and the Queen have ‘rediscovered the happiness of their early years together’

The Queen and Prince Philip have ‘rediscovered the happiness of their early years together’ during the Covid-19 crisis, a royal expert has claimed. The monarch, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, are currently at Windsor Castle together for England’s second national lockdown after spending time in Sandringham earlier this year. Royal commentator Katie Nicholl … Read more

The Queen is pictured horse riding in public for the first time since February at Windsor Castle

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have lead tributes to the Queen and Prince Philip to mark 73 years of marriage after Her Majesty was seen horse riding in Windsor yesterday.   The monarch, 94, wrapped up warm in a tan coloured coat and head scarf as she took to the saddle of a black horse … Read more

Queen’s family Christmas at Sandringham is set to be axed for the first time in 33 years

The Queen’s family Christmas at Sandringham could be off for the first time in 33 years.  Her Majesty is currently isolating at Windsor Castle with Prince Philip after leaving Norfolk for the month-long lockdown.  And one Sandringham insider has said: ‘We have been told not to expect them back for Christmas.’ It comes after a … Read more

New portrait of the Duchess of Cornwall to commemorate her role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles

New portrait of the Duchess of Cornwall to commemorate her role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles is unveiled after she took over the role from Prince Philip Portrait of Camilla unveiled to mark her role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles Photograph, taken last month at Clarence House, shows Camilla in green She is wearing a silver … Read more

Queen is sombre in black as she leaves Windsor Castle by car

The Queen was spotted heading out in her car from Windsor Castle ahead of England’s national lockdown being brought in at midnight.   The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have returned to Windsor Castle together after leaving Sandringham ahead of England’s second national lockdown, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.  The couple had been apart since the … Read more

Sarah Ferguson shares another unseen photograph of Princess Beatrice’s wedding to Edo Mapelli Mozzi

Proud mother the Duchess of York has treated royal fans to an exclusive glimpse at her daughter Princess Beatrice’s wedding day.  An unseen black and white image of the bride, 32, and her new husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 36, features on a thank you note sent by Sarah Ferguson, 61, and has been shared to  … Read more