BBC1’s weekend schedule revealed as EastEnders and Casualty make way for coverage of the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II was seen in rare photos from Balmoral Castle, ahead of her death. In pictures taken on the property, the monarch smiles as she sits in a chair wearing sunglasses. The royal was dressed in a green coat and a plaid skirt.

the Queen when they first met due to their shared love of animals.The former Blue Peter presenter described how the “tone of their encounter changed” completely as soon as they got onto the subject of dogs.  Matt, 44, spoke about the Queen’s love of animals back in May in an article he wrote for Countryfile Magazine.The star described how animals “can be a great leveller” for anyone, regardless of background.“I don’t think there’s anything more levelling than animals; they simply don’t care who we are or where we are from,” he reflected.He went on to note that the Queen’s most recent portrait featured “two beautiful white fell ponies”.The star then explained that he was not surprised by this, as he had borne witness to the Royal Family’s love of animals in the past.“Behind the curtain of ceremony, I’ve been lucky enough to experience the Royal Family’s passion for animals first-hand,” he wrote.“I remember my very first meeting with the Queen; as soon as we got on to the subject of my Blue Peter dog Meg, and the fact that I grew up on a farm, the tone of our encounter changed sharpish.“The Queen was fascinated to hear how, as a working sheep-dog, Meg coped with the Blue Peter studio.

The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is set to take place on Monday (September 19) and the world is expected to tune in to watch and join the mourners.

The Duke of York has shared a tribute to his late mother the Queen, in which he vowed to 'treasure' her love, compassion, care and confidence 'forever'.

Her fans took to the comments to echo Victoria's emotional statement.SarahchapmanLondon penned a love heart emoji. Catherineharris11 wrote: “Our beautiful queen.”Priyadeepshome said: “May her soul rest in peace.”Lance_Flaemchen put: “Beautifully put.

Princess Beatrice is no doubt in high emotions over the funeral of her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, which is set to take place tomorrow, however, today marks another huge event in her life. Beatrice's daughter Sienna Elizabeth – named after the Queen – turns one today, Sunday 18 September.The 34 year old shares her daughter with her husband of two years, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, and she is also stepmother to Edo's son Christopher Woolf 'Wolfie' from his previous relationship with architect Dara Huang.

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried with just two significant pieces of jewellery, according to royal experts. Her Majesty passed away age 96 on 8 September at Balmoral Castle and her state funeral is set to take place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey.

US President Joe Biden has touched down in London ahead of Queen Elizabeth's funeral. The world leader and First Lady, Jill Biden, travelled from Washington D. C.

When King Charles addressed the nation for the first time as our new monarch, he made it clear that his reign will be one of openness and love – and one where his Queen Consort, Camilla, will be by his side. “This is also a time of change for my family.

“I was raised in a time - I sang God Save the Queen as the national anthem when I was a girl at school, and we had her picture on the wall at school. “She's interwoven in my memory and my history,” she continued. As an Australian, Julie explained she was more loyal to the democratic process than to constitutional monarchy. Many accused the star of being “disrespectful” after her controversial comments so soon after the death of Her Majesty. “Look up respect in the dictionary it appears you have no idea what it means. “You couldn't have aired your views at a later date.

Prince William is assuring well-wishers that Queen Elizabeth’s beloved corgis will “be looked after very well.”

On Friday the Queen's children vigil beside her coffin in emotional scenes at Westminster Hall where she is Lying-In-State. King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward came together on Friday 16 September, to pay tribute to their late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Other members of the Royal Family we also seen in attendance, including Zara and Mike Tindall and their daughters, Princess Beatrice, the Queen Consort Camilla, the Countess of Wessex and Sophie Winkleman.

Kate Middleton brought a piece of Queen Elizabeth II with her when she attended a lunch reception Saturday afternoon at Buckingham Palace.A royal source tells ET that the Princess of Wales wore Her Majesty's pearl necklace and bracelet in a poignant tribute to the late queen. Kate paid homage to the queen by wearing her three-strand pearl necklace that she wore daily, as well as a pair of pearl and diamond earrings of the queen’s along with a pearl bracelet.The lunch — also attended by King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort and Prince William — was held for governors-general of the Commonwealth nations, who arrived ahead of the queen's State Funeral slated for Monday. President Joe Biden, France President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are all expected to attend.Middleton's no stranger to wearing jewelry with huge value, sentimental or otherwise.

during royal mourning periods, latest sartorial choice is an even deeper homage to the late .On Saturday, September 17, the Princess of Wales joined her husband, , and other members of the royal family for a lunch reception with dignitaries at Buckingham Palace wearing a black dress with a three-strand pearl necklace previously owned by Queen Elizabeth. While the pearl and diamond earrings worn by Middleton were also from the Queen's collection, this necklace was a particular favorite. “She wasn't interested in material things at all,” the Queen's former assistant private secretary, Sam Cohen, recently told .

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie paid a loving tribute Saturday to their “grannie” Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 8. She was 96.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are breaking their silence about Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Phillip Schofield, 60, and Holly Willoughby, 41, became a talking point on social media when they were seen in a seperate queue to other mourners who had been waiting hours to see the Queen's coffin yesterday.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie paid a loving tribute Saturday to their «grannie» Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 8. She was 96.The daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson released a statement via Buckingham Palace and expressed not being able «to put much into words» since their «grannie» died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.«Our dearest Grannie, We've not been able to put much into words since you left us all,» the sisters wrote.

Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie have paid tribute to their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, with a sweet message.The sisters shared a picture of themselves as youngsters with their grandmother and wrote: "Our dearest Grannie, We've not been able to put much into words since you left us all. "There have been tears and laughter, silences and chatter, hugs and loneliness, and a collective loss for you, our beloved Queen and our beloved Grannie. "We, like many, thought you'd be here forever.