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Prince Harry is said to be "really down" after snubbing the memorial service of his grandfather Prince Philip, who passed away last year.The Royal Family gathered at Westminster Abbey to honour the life of the late Prince Philip, but the absence of the Duke of Sussex was notable. Her Majesty the Queen celebrated the life of her late husband alongside her children and grandchildren, but the Duke of Sussex and wife Meghan Markle were absent from the memorial service.

Queen is reported to have quite the sense of humour and enjoys hearing jokes, which is why she was ‘furious” when an aid tried to stop her hearing a punchline.Her Majesty was in the company of multi-millionaire businessman and former Vice-Admiral Sir Donald Gosling, who the Queen enjoyed seeing because she knew he always had some new jokes to tell her.According to MyLondon, the Queen was meeting Sir Donald at a naval ceremony when he was about to hit Her Majesty with a punchline when aides tried to stop the joke in its tracks when after hearing the first part.The source said: "Don was in full flow telling her his latest joke - involving a horse trainer giving Viagra to a runner in the 2.30 at Newton Abbott.”This prompted Labour Defence Secretary Fred Mulley to reportedly raise his hand and stop Sir Donald from getting to the punchline, believing the Queen should not listen to such a crude joke.However, the Queen was reportedly “furious” and “berated” Mr Mulley for stepping in on her before.The source continued: “She made Don tell the whole joke all over again, and shrieked with laughter at the punchline, which was about the horse winning against stiff competition or something like that."Sir Donald sadly passed away on September 16 in 2019 at the age of 90 after battling an illness.This week the Queen and the Royal Family came together to pay their respects to her late husband Prince Philip.The Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service provoked tears at Westminster Abbey.Her Majesty was seen shedding a tear as the national anthem was played during the service.Keep up to date with all the latest news stories. by signing up for one of Daily Star's free newsletters here. Nick Davies, a leading UK

The royal family gathered at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 29 March to attend a memorial service in honour of the late Prince Philip. The family came together to support the Queen, 95, as she marked the upcoming one year anniversary of her beloved husband's death. Her Majesty and Philip's four children were in attendance, as well as many of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

After Prince Philip's memorial service at Westminster Abbey, Sophie Wessex returned to royal duties. On Tuesday, The Queen put on a brave face as she led the royal arrives at the London venue, ready to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh's life. And days later, the Countess of Wessex was back at work as she planted an elm tree in the garden of Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

A new claim has suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could possibly be attending the upcoming wedding of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz.The engaged couple are reportedly set to tie the knot on 9 April at Nicola’s parents’ oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida in front of a number of celebrity guests. Mel B will be included among these as she confirmed she was attending the ceremony on Lorraine at the beginning of the year, reportedly along with the rest of the Spice Girls, whom mother of the groom Victoria Beckham has remained in close contact with.

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.

The royal family gathered together at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 29 March, to remember and celebrate the life of the late Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip sadly passed away in April 2021 at the age of 99, and in order to mark the upcoming first anniversary a special memorial was held.

Queen and Royal Family caused a stir at the memorial to Prince Philip with the presence of Prince Andrew.Andrew accompanied the Queen, whose presence at the event was in doubt due to fears over her mobility, despite a recent scandal.The Queen's second - and said to be favourite - son recently paid a settlement to Virginia Giuffre, who had accused the royal of sex crimes, which he has always denied.

Lorraine Kelly blasted Prince Harry for missing Prince Philip's memorial service.

Scottish breakfast TV host Lorraine Kelly has slammed Prince Harry over his refusal to attend Prince Philip ’s memorial service on Tuesday saying that he will “regret” his decision when he looks back. Harry — who lives on a £10 million Californian estate with wife Meghan Markle — decided not to return to the UK and appear at the service held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday March 29 due to his ongoing row over police protection. Lorraine revealed that she was surprised at the 37 year old’s decision not to fly home and pay his respects.

Prince Andrew stood “defiant” at Prince Philip’s memorial service on Tuesday despite appearing to be ignored by some members of his family, a body language expert has said. The Duke of York attended the ceremony held at Westminster Abbey with the Queen, and the appearance marked his first official outing since it was announced he would be stepping back from public life amid his civil sexual assault. Andrew was accused of sexual assault by Virginie Giufffre.

Loose Women star Linda Robson claimed it was "unfortunate" that Prince Andrew walked alongside Her Majesty The Queen at a memorial service for Prince Philip.The Duke of York who resigned from public duty after settling a US civil court case was seen in public for the first time alongside members of The Royal Family on Tuesday (March 29).Andrew and his relatives joined dignitaries and royals from across Europe as they paid tribute to his late father, Prince Philip, who died in April 2021 aged 99.There had been plans in place for The Queen, 96, to walk alongside the Dean of Westminster as she entered the ceremony but these plans changed at the last minute after Andrew met his mother at her home, Windsor Castle.During Wednesday's (March 30) instalment, anchor Christine Lampard asked her co-panellists Janet Street-Porter and Linda Robson their thoughts on Andrew attending.Janet said: "It would have been a really tough day for her [the Queen], I think in terms of the image of the message it sends across to the rest of us, I suppose what it says is he is her favourite son, everybody knows that it's been reported many, many times."I just think it was a bit unfortunate but obviously it's her choice, the Dean of Westminster was meant to accompany the Queen when she got out of the car and take her to her seat."Andrew went to Windsor Castle, met the Queen and they changed cars at Buckingham Palace so he went with her every step of the way and he has been visiting her at Windsor Castle on a daily basis."Not only is there a close relationship but he's been there for her."While Linda added: "She was a woman mourning her husband and whether it was Andrew, whether it was Edward or Charles, it was Andrew."Unfortunately it was Andrew

“Plus as my Mum kept noticing ‘she's got good legs’.”@Mummygoodall said: “Ooh absolutely! “Taking out of the equation for a moment, who they are, Charlotte was an absolute credit to her parents.”@Lothersdalelass commented: “Maybe Princess Charlotte also gets it from her Grandmother, Princess Diana who was strong but also kind.”Fern has had a long career, having started out on Breakfast Time in the '80s. She then went on to host the cooking show, Ready Steady Cook, where she met her now ex-husband, TV chef Phil Vickery, between 1994 and 2000. From 1999 to 2009 she presented This Morning alongside Philip Schofield. Her job was then given to Holly Willoughby when she left, who currently presents the show with Philip. 

Prince George was seen feeling “awkward” as he accompanied his parents and sister to his great-grandfather Prince Philip’s memorial, according to a body language expert.The young prince was “well-trained” by his father Prince William but still showed signs of “pre-emptive anxiety”.William displayed a touching moment of reassurance to his son after they arrived in Westminster Abbey today as George was seen taking a “deep breath” and rubbing his clothes.Kate Middleton was also close by with Princess Charlotte, although Prince Louis was not in attendance.

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.

Prince Harry's decision to dodge the memorial service for Prince Philip shows that he now only cares about Meghan Markle, according to one royal expert.The Duke of Sussex made the controversial decision to stay in California and not fly back to the United Kingdom for yesterday's (March 29) Commonwealth Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey for his grandad.Harry has not said why he decided against going to the memorial on Tuesday but there is speculation it is due to the row about security that was never resolved. He will, however, be jetting off to Netherlands in just two week's time to attend the Invictus Games.Royal biographer Angela Levin is one of many to have blasted the 37-year-old Prince in the aftermath of his conspicuous absence from the service, which was attended by all other senior members of the Royal Family, including the Queen.Speaking to The Sun, the author commented: “He is such a changed person, it is difficult to know if he will even regret not attending.

The Duke of York made a public return as he attended the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service which was held at Westminster Abbey today. John Cleese, who starred in Monty Python, has called Prince Andrew's appearance into question as he reacted to a Twitter post that also addressed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's notable absence.Prince Andrew was joined by his siblings alongside more than 30 foreign royals and the extended Royal Family for Prince Philip's memorial.The Duke of York sported a sombre expression as he arrived at the service with the Queen by his side as he supported Her Majesty.It comes after Andrew withdrew from royal duties following sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies, made by Virginia Giuffre in a civil claim the United States.Taking to the micro-blogging site, John, 82, posed a question in view of his 5.7 million followers.It comes after podcast host Jessica Davies reacted to an earlier tweet that questioned Andrew attending the service following the abuse allegations.In view of her 171,000 followers, she tweeted: "Literally.

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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.