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Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother was beloved for her quick witted sense of humour and her no nonsense attitude - qualities which, at the time of her death in 2002, had her nicknamed the ‘Best Loved Royal’. Born on August 4, 1900, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married the-then Prince Albert in 1923 at Westminster Abbey, and the couple became The Duke and Duchess of York.They had no expectation of the future that lay before them.The Duke and Duchess welcomed their first daughter, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, in 1926 and the family was later completed by younger sister, Princess Margaret Rose in 1930.

Pupils from various primary schools created an eye-catching mural within NHS Lanarkshire’s new King George V Community Garden, at University Hospital Wishaw, to promote keeping the wellbeing area smoke-free.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are officially the most influential royal couple in the UK according to new research.

Coin enthusiasts are being urged to check their change for an incredibly rare 1p coin that could be worth thousands of pounds.

It is well-known that King Charles is a dedicated grandfather and spends as much time as possible with the youngest members of his family, despite his overwhelmingly busy schedule.There have been a number of times over the years that he has shared cute anecdotes about the youngsters or could be overheard organising plans to go and see them.The King has five grandchildren: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis from his eldest son, Prince William, and Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet from Prince Harry. He is also the step-grandfather of Queen Camilla's five grandchildren, Lola and Freddie Parker-Bowles and Eliza, Gus and Louis Lopes.

King Charles III is set to address the nation in his annual Christmas speech. Since taking over the throne in 2022, this will mark his third Christmas speech as head of state.

IL EST FRANCAIS (2:30) can turn on the style in another red-hot King George VI Chase at Kempton. Gallic handlers used to dominate this Grade 1 and Team Zetterholm’s horse can revive that tradition. A top-class hurdler, the six-year-old took to fences magnificently with back-to back routs at Auteuil. Those victories led to the trainers’ targeting the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase over course and distance. That was a smart move as the bay totally dominated the race, slamming Hermes Allen by 11 lengths. The gelding was then kept away from the Cheltenham Festival in favour of a Grade 2 back at Auteuil. However, he showed his first signs of weakness when last of five behind Youtwo Glass in Paris. All seemed well when the star bolted-up from Toscana Du Berlais on his return at the same venue. He was soon back under scrutiny when pulled-up in the Prix Haye Jousselin back there last month. This historic race has always been the real target so the bold-jumper can silence his critics in style.

opted to break tradition last year by writing the speech himself, has prerecorded his festive broadcast in a different location to that of previous years.The royal family’s official Instagram account shared a photo of Charles from his speech, which was filmed at the Fitzrovia Chapel in London.The king’s decision to film the holiday speech there marks the first time the location has been changed since 2006, after which, the speech was always recorded on the royal estate. The late Queen Elizabeth II previously delivered her festive messages from either Southwark Cathedral, Windsor Castle, or the Sandringham Estate.The location change is said to be symbolic for Charles, who has faced a difficult year following his cancer diagnosis in February.“Formerly the chapel of Middlesex Hospital, it is now a space for quiet reflection, discovery and celebration, connecting diverse communities from all faiths or none,” the royal family’s social media post read.What’s more, Charles’ late grandfather, King George VI, “laid the foundation stone of the building” in 1928, making it doubly special.The chapel, described as “a place of solace, prayer and rest for staff and patients,” features a gold-leaf ceiling that boasts more than 500 stars and 40 types of marble.In addition, the Christmas tree featured in the address was donated by a British cancer charity.Every year, the festive broadcast is played via TV and radio on Christmas Day at 3 p.m.

Over the years, the Royal Family have introduced many customs which have gone on to become popular traditions. One of the most famous of these is the Christmas tree which is thought to have first seen in the UK thanks to King George III's wife, Queen Charlotte.

A moment from Christmas in 2019 was said to have convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that the "entire institution" was against them during their time working in the Royal Family due to an "unspoken code". While there were a number of causes which ultimately contributed to their departure, it has been said that one key moment was the "final straw" and "tipped them over the edge" to step back from their roles within The Firm.

As people who have travelled all over the world, King Charles and Queen Camilla have encountered hundreds of important world leaders and foreign diplomats who they regularly maintain contact with. So, when it comes to the festive season, Their Majesties have an unenviable list of people to send their Christmas greetings to.

Royal fans were thrilled to discover a vintage photo portraying a young royal bearing an uncanny similarity to Princess Charlotte.

Kate Middleton is set to make a huge decision over Prince George's future - one that could change his life. The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children - George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six - all started at Thomas's school in Battersea, London.

King Charles celebrated his 76th birthday on Thursday, November 14, and Buckingham Palace paid tribute to the occasion. Dressed in a sharp Royal blue suit complemented by an elegant patterned tie, His Majesty posed for an official photograph which was released by the Royal household along with heartfelt birthday wishes.

If you subscribe to the idea of the Six Degrees of Separation, you will believe that we are all only six of fewer social links away from each other.That number will certainly become smaller when you take the Royal Family into consideration. For just under 1,000 years, noble families were paired with other noble families in marriage to ensure a continuation of the line.The result of the hundreds of arranged marriages is that there are some very interesting familial links, such as how Diana, Princess of Wales was considered to be more aristocratic than her husband King Charles and the late Queen.

who died in Sept. 2022 at age 96 — kept a private diary to jot down key events in her life throughout the years.She carried that tradition through to her final days.Royal biographer Robert Hardman discovered Her Late Majesty’s handwritten entries while researching updated chapters for his book about King Charles.According to the author, the late monarch’s final entry was made at Balmoral, where she died on Sept.

The Duke of Sussex has opened up about the origins of his 'spare' nickname. In a recently resurfaced excerpt of his book, Prince Harry delves into his relationship with his father, King Charles.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Christine McGuinness is getting ready to launch a new business two years after her divorce from Paddy McGuinness. Christine has filed papers with the Intellectual Property Office to trademark the name Goddess by Christine McGuinness, The Sun reports. OK! has contacted Christine's reps for comment.

You could be sitting on a fortune without realising the true worth of your rare coins.

If you've got a stash of loose change around the house, you might want to have a quick rummage through or risk losing out on thousands of pounds. As one coin expert has urged the public to keep an eye out for rare coins that could fetch over £70,000 at auction.

Christine McGuinness was reportedly left "devastated" and "distraught" after her ex-husband, Paddy McGuinness made light of their divorce during a recent stand-up performance.The couple, who announced their separation in 2022 after over ten years of marriage, are believed to still be living together as they co-parent their three children. Earlier this week, Paddy allegedly joked about his divorce from Christine during the opening night of his new stand-up tour, Nearly There, in Blackburn.