King George VI is said to have advised his daughter Elizabeth that when she became Queen, she should never forget that, although she would not remember them, everyone she ever met would remember whatever she said to them for their rest of their lives. Advice she seems to have taken …
Read More »Queen cancels visit to Sandringham WI as she ‘has a cold’
The Queen, pictured in January last year, may be in her nineties, but she still maintains a diary of royal engagements The Queen is known for her strong constitution and no fuss approach to her infrequent illnesses. The 93-year-old head of state has missed her annual visit to the Sandringham …
Read More »KIIS FM edit segment after Kyle Sandilands’ royal comments
Shock jock Kyle Sandilands has referred to Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland as ‘the black mum’ and made sexual remarks about the Queen live on air. Hosts Kyle and Jackie O spoke with the Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, on KIIS FM on Monday morning. Another part …
Read More »Prince Harry ‘threw the Queen’s warm words back in her face’, Royal expert says
Prince Harry ‘threw the Queen’s warm words back in her face’ during a charity dinner speech last night, a Royal expert has claimed. Author Phil Dampier said the Duke of Sussex’s words at The Ivy Chelsea Garden were loaded with hints about his future with Meghan Markle. Harry said he and …
Read More »Royal Mint launch new Queen coins featuring the band – and yours could be worth £2,000
Rockers Queen have become the first British band to join Queen Elizabeth II on a commemorative coin, the Royal Mint said. The Mint has released a commemorative coin collection to celebrate the band and their lasting legacy as the start of a series of Music Legends. The coins, released on …
Read More »Piers Morgan: Meghan Markle made Prince Harry ‘ditch’ family
Piers Morgan responded to Buckingham Palace’s historic announcement tonight that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be retiring from royal life by suggesting the Queen had told them to ‘sling their part-time royal hook’. The TV presenter, who has made no secret of his dislike for the Duchess of Sussex’s …
Read More »Queen’s aides hit a ‘deadlock’ as they try to finalise details of Megxit deal
The Queen’s aides have reportedly hit a ‘deadlock’ in finalising the details of the Megxit deal and the future of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the couple announced they would quit royal life. Buckingham Palace was expected to release a statement on the couple ‘imminently’ about the terms of …
Read More »Kate Middleton celebrates birthday as Royal Family reel from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bombshell
The Duchess of Cambridge is marking turning 38 as the royal family comes to terms with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s bombshell decision to step back as senior royals. Harry and Meghan made the announcement, without consulting the Queen and the Prince of Wales, on the eve of Kate’s …
Read More »Does Queen’s Speech include a subtle nod to The Crown?
A photograph of the Queen meeting the first men on the moon 50 years ago has been placed on the table behind her for her Christmas Day message. The picture, which was just out of a shot in a preview image released today, shows her meeting Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong …
Read More »Royal Mail postmen warned accepting Christmas tips could mean bribery charge
At Christmas time, plenty of Brummies will top their bin workers and posties – but did you know it could constitute a bribe? The Royal Mail has previously warned staff not to accept Christmas gifts valued at more than £30 for fear of bribery charges. Royal Mail warned staff they …
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