Inside life of Queen’s staff from takeaways to having ‘no time’ for their family

applauded for speaking about ableism [discrimination in favour of able-bodied people], shared a snap of herself in a wheelchair, draped in a union flag and holding two smaller flags at the Paralympics.Rosie, who has cerebral palsy, used the chair, which she dubbed ‘Maureen’ to get around while covering the Paralympics, later revealing it had been a huge help.‘Disappointed to read of The Queen’s reluctance to use a wheelchair,’ she wrote.‘In 2022 ableism and internalised ableism is still everywhere. Mobility aids are not a defeat.

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin has said he wants to turn Buckingham Palace into a pub now that the Queen has permanently moved to Windsor Castle.The popular chain pub boss has said the move would be a perfect opportunity for the Royal Family, who could make some extra cash in a conversion of palace to pub.The 66-year-old was keen to convert the property into a pub kitted out with a beer garden, taking "a section" of the historic building and turning it into a boozer.The founder and chairman of Wetherspoons told MyLondon: "The Queen's moved out early. Perfect opportunity for Timbo."Martin continued: "I wouldn't even insist on taking over the whole of Buckingham Palace, I'd just take a section and a bit of garden.

Princess Diana would be 'upset' that sons Prince Harry and Prince William do not have the same relationship anymore, according to a former royal chef.The two grew up as close royal brothers, often relying on each other for support after the tragic death of their mother in 1997.But in 2019, Harry publicly revealed for the first that their relationship had weakened amid tension between the Sussex and Cambridge households.When questioned about an alleged rift with William, he said he loved his brother dearly but they were "on different paths" and have "good days" and "bad days".Since then Harry has moved his family to Montecito in California, putting considerable distance between the two.Reflecting on their strained relationship, Chef Darren McGrady — who served Diana and her sons for 15 years — has said he believes the current state of affairs would upset the late Princess of Wales.Speaking to Coffee Friend he said: "Princess Diana would have been sad that their boys don’t have the same relationship now."She understood that the Queen came first, I don’t believe she ever did anything to really offend the Queen."He also suggested that she "would have never had moved away" herself, adding: "That is purely because of her boys.

If there's one person who knows how to make a flat pop it's Lady Amelia Windsor.The stylish cousin of Prince William has a beautiful London abode in Notting Hill, which she shares with her sister Lady Marina and it has a colour palette of dreams.The quirky living room is awash with wall prints and quirky patterns, including a zig zag white and red rug.The bookshelf is positively brimming with books and a white desk plays host to candles and ornaments of all shapes and sizes. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Posing for a photo as the sun beamed down, the 26 year old Cambridge-born star also shared a look at another room, with pillows in different designs on the sofas. Clearly as fond of indoor plants as artwork, the star has a lovely collection inside her home.

Kate Middleton is shaping up to be a perfect future Queen and according to a royal expert, she’s met the monarchy’s high standards. When the Queen Mother was alive, she stuck rigidly to age-old traditions and valued grace, dedication and steadfast duty among members of the Royal Family. While there’s ‘not a lot’ she would admire about Meghan Markle, says expert Jennie Bond, she’d definitely have approved of Duchess Kate.The former BBC royal correspondent tells OK!: “Kate is turning out to be the real deal.

On March 30 2002, the Queen Mother passed away at the age of 101.The nation mourned its favourite member of the Royal Family, who always had a wide smile and a wave for everyone who met her. It’s true, the Queen Mother was seen as a sweet and cuddly grandmother. But behind her twinkling eyes was a strong woman with a steely reputation, as Jennie Bond tells OK!.The former BBC royal correspondent recalls: “The Queen Mother was called ‘steel in a velvet glove’ but she was tough as boots inside.

It’s been 20 years since Her Majesty the Queen lost her mother, and a lot has changed for our Royal Family. When the Queen Mother was alive, the monarchy wouldn’t allow royals to wed divorcees. But the rules have been bent in recent times and Prince Harry was allowed to marry Meghan Markle.

Their appearance at the memorial service for their great-grandfather Prince Philip was a surprise but, despite their young age, Prince George and Princess Charlotte behaved perfectly.The elder Cambridge children, who are currently on Easter holidays from Thomas’s school in London's Battersea, were immaculately turned out for the moving service at Westminster Abbey. George, eight, wore a suit while his six-year-old sister looked smart in a navy coat and tights.They arrived at the service alongside their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with George holding 39 year old William’s hand and Charlotte doing the same with her 40 year old mother.The family were met by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, who was conducting the service.

Members of the Royal Family joined together for a special Thanksgiving service to remember the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, who passed away on 9 April 2021. For the ceremony, Her Majesty made a tearful appearance and paid her very own special tribute to her beloved husband by wearing her 'most personal' gift from the Duke of Edinburgh, the gold and ruby Scarab brooch.This wasn't the only way that Her Majesty chose to honour Philip as she also chose to swap her bright and bold wardrobe for a dark emerald green dress coat to mark the occasion.The chosen colour honours the Duke's livery colour which was Edinburgh Green and also celebrates his environmental work.

The Royal Family are gathering together today to pay tribute to Prince Philip, nearly a year on from his sad death in April 2021. After it was confirmed that The Queen will attend the special Service of Thanksgiving, there has been speculation over whether herself and the rest of the family will follow traditions and wear black for the ceremony.

Queen has been pictured heading towards Prince Philip's memorial service with Prince Andrew amid rumours that she may cancel due to having mobility problems. Members of the Royal Family, more than 30 foreign royals, the Duke’s wider family and friends, and 500 representatives from his patronages and charities have gathered at Westminster Abbey to celebrate his life. The thanksgiving service was cut down to a relatively brief 50 minutes and has been described as a "tightly managed no thrills affair".

Queen has asked Prince Charles to start looking at confidential state papers so he can take over quickly as King, according to a royal expert.

The writer was given the honour of a damehood last June during the Queen’s birthday honours. She will be made a dame for services to food, broadcasting and charity. Prue said she was given a very “polite letter” telling her she had been given a date in May. Explaining her feelings about the coat of arms, she said that she was “tempted” but is scared that she’ll think it to be a “ridiculous waste of money". Prue is currently on-screen alongside Paul Hollywood for a celebrity version of GBBO for Stand Up To Cancer. She said the celebrity version was a bit more relaxed as she could go and help the stars when they were doing something “which is just so wrong".Prue added that in the normal Bake Off you “couldn’t help them” but in Celebrity “you could go and help them a bit". The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer airs Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.

Queen “knows” Prince Philip would be “angry and disappointed” that Prince Harry is not attending his memorial service, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle have decided not to fly back to the UK for the thanksgiving event on Tuesday (March 29). He was originally planning to attend but pulled out over rows about his security in the UK.

Meghan Markle would have been “hit very hard” by her mum’s decision to return to Los Angeles after the birth of her first grandchild, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, claims a royal expert.Meghan and Harry stepped down from their roles as senior royals the year after Archie was born, but prior to that they were living in Frogmore Cottage on the royal estate in Windsor.Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, stayed at Frogmore for two weeks after Archie was born and is is believed to played a crucial role in helping her daughter and son-in-law adjust to parenthood.“Doria was very supportive,” said royal expert Ashley Pearson, “but, of course, she had to go home, so I think Doria’s absence would have hit Meghan very hard.” It was after her mum’s departure, says royal commentator Emily Andrews that Meghan started to feel “trapped” and “misunderstood” – feelings which ultimately led to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announcing that they were stepping back as senior members of the Royal Family. A few months later, in October 2019 Meghan revealed her heartbreak in the documentary Harry and Meghan: An African Journey: ”I've said for a long time to H… that's what I call him … it's not enough to just survive something, right?"That's not the point of life.

The Queen has been pictured finding her balance with a walking stick as she carried out a royal engagement on 23 March.The monarch, 95, was all smiles as she donned a bright white dress with a green and pink floral pattern embroidered over it as she welcomed Dr Peter Harper and Pamela Harper from British craftwork company, Halcyon Days. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who recently launched a washing up liquid, wore a pair of velvet shoes for the event alongside a black handbag over shoulder.

Ever since her hospitalization, fans have wondered what Queen Elizabeth’s Prince Philip memorial plans are looking like today. Is she still planning to attend her late husband’s service?

For most of us, the closest we’ll get to the Queen is a quick glimpse on TV or from afar at a public event. But for world leaders and famous folk, handshakes and conversation is on the cards - how exciting! There’s plenty of royal rules to follow when you meet the monarch, from bowing and curtseying to saying ‘ma’am’ like ‘ham’ and never showing her your back. But what if you do something wrong? On the odd occasion, Her Majesty has shown her famous disapproving ‘look’ - but it’s not what you think.

While on their Caribbean tour, the Duke and Duchess stopped off at Bob Marley's old Kingston neighbourhood of Trench Town.They wasted no time in jumping into a bobsleigh with the Cool Runnings team and they all decided to have a selfie. One of the team could be seen holding the phone as they snapped the selfie with the team and Kate and Will in the middle in the bobsleigh made for two.There's no denying the photo was an amazing one, but it's uncommon for members for the Royal Family to have a selfie.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be tinged with sadness this year as our monarch remembers her late husband, Prince Philip. 2022 also marks two decades since the loss of her younger sister Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother, who died aged 101. It’s a year of reflection for Her Majesty, who’s also faced ill health and mobility issues - not to mention Prince Andrew’s sexual abuse lawsuit - but she’s stayed strong and will never ‘panic or collapse’, according to one royal expert.

Kate Middleton dazzled in a green dress and she and Prince William attended another evening reception on their Caribbean tour.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were attending a state dinner at the home of Jamaica’s Governor General in Kingston. Kate, 40, wore a stunning emerald green off the shoulder gown by Jenny Packham for the event as well as royal jewels borrowed from the Queen – including emerald and diamond earrings, a simple bracelet and her Royal Family Order and GVCO star. The Duchess wore her hair in a stylish updo and kept her make-up simple, as part of a look that was very different to the trouser suit she wore to meet Jamaica’s prime minister elsewhere on the couple’s trip.