One-in-three Brits think the Queen should retire according to latest bombshell study

Kate Middleton looked gorgeous in a pink ensemble as she made her first appearance at the Buckingham Palace Garden Parties today, May 18. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, was joined by Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex as they made a united display standing in for the Queen at the annual occasion. Kate wore a wrap-over flared coat dress with long sleeves, matching shoes and a striking fascinator with her brunette locks put up in a bun.

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall were beaming as they touched down in Canada as part of a three day tour.The couple arrived in St John's, Newfoundland, on Tuesday 17 May as part of a tour to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Charles and Camilla touched down on the island of Newfoundland, which was the first leg on their 72-hour visit which will see them travel a staggering 9,000 miles.

Queen is likely to be absent from most of the remaining events celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, royal insiders have claimed.Sources close to Her Majesty have reportedly indicated that her diary is under constant review and that she will be prioritising the events that she is most keen to attend.Health and mobility issues have forced the Monarch to cancel a number of public appearances in recent months including the State Opening of Parliament where Prince Charles deputised for her.Buckingham Palace are understood to have a new policy in place where the Queen's presence at official events to mark her 70 years on the throne will not be confirmed until the day in question.It is reportedly designed to prevent any potential misunderstandings and stop the events from being overshadowed.Royal aides say the Queen has been experiencing "good and less good days" lately in relation to her health and that she is "aware of her frailties", the Daily Express reports.The monarch did make it to the first of her Jubilee celebrations – the closing of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, which was televised on ITV on Sunday evening (May 15).She watched on with pride as her granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor paid a touching tribute to her late grandfather Prince Philip as she drove his carriage around the private grounds of Windsor Castle.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Royal experts predict that the Queen is most likely to also be in attendance at a Service of Thanksgiving marking her 70-year reign and her traditional appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping of the Colour.A source told the Daily Telegraph last month: “The assumption must

Just smile and wave. Queen Elizabeth II made a rare appearance at a public event amid health issues that have kept her from her royal duties — and one comedian carefully cracked a bold joke at her expense.

John Lydon has said in a new interview that, ahead of the Platinum Jubilee, he is “actually really, really proud of the Queen for surviving and doing so well”.The Sex Pistols frontman was speaking ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which will be celebrated in the UK from June 2-5 to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.To mark the occasion, Lydon’s former band are reissuing their classic anti-monarchy single ‘God Save The Queen’. Speaking to Piers Morgan on TalkTV last week about the monarchy, Lydon explained that ‘God Save The Queen’ was “anti-royalist, but it’s not anti-human”.“I’ve got to tell the world this.

One was certainly amused, as The Queen laughed at comedian Omid Djalili's joke as she attended the Platinum Jubilee Celebration at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Her Majesty, 96, appeared in a happy mood as she watched 1,300 acts and 500 horses perform in her honour during the commemorative event held this past weekend.

Queen has officially made a public appearance at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The main event, which featured incredible music performances as well as parades from the King's Regiment, was shown live on ITV on Sunday (May 15) - and even featured the likes of American actor Tom Cruise.And the Queen arrived in her classic Range Rover, escorted by a parade of horses as she slowly made her way out of the backseat aided by a walking stick.The crowd went wild as her car arrived in the parade square.According to ITV's Chris Ship, the Queen proceeded to take a small elevator up to her seat from ground level, preventing her from being forced to climb steps.He posted on social media: "She used a small lift/elevator to navigate her way from her car in the area to her seat in the stand. As a 96 year old, it’s surprising and astonishing she hasn’t had to do this before."She later sat atop a velvet-lined throne with a blanket across her knees to watch the proceedings outdoors, as the mounted guards performed to music.She wore a grey cardigan encrusted with jewels around her shoulders, over a blue floral patterned top.It comes after her health woes left the monarch unable to appear at the opening of Parliament - an event she had only missed twice before, both times due to pregnancy.Prince Charles appeared in her place to provide the opening speech.Fans were loving seeing their monarch in public again, as they took to Twitter to air their thoughts.One penned: "Why am I smiling so sheepishly.

Knowing how tense things are between Prince Harry and Prince William, you might be surprised to find out what kind of relationship the younger brother has with his niece and nephews!

Queen Elizabeth II is out and about! On Friday, the 96-year-old royal made a surprise appearance at The Royal Windsor Horse Show at Home Park in Windsor, England, not too far from her current residence. This was her first public appearance since March.The annual event is said to be one of the Queen’s favorite, and she was seen seated in the audience alongside Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

Naga Munchetty, 47, was shocked when a guest on her BBC 5 Live show claimed Prince Charles could have “sexed up” the speech, on Wednesday’s show.The BBC Breakfast presenter invited fans and guests to give their verdict on Prince Charles' delivery of the speech at the State Opening of Parliament, on Tuesday in which he set out the Government's legislative agenda.The Queen, who had been expected to give the speech, was unable to attend due to ongoing mobility issues.Charles has received criticism from some for his mellow tone.Playing a clip of Charles giving the speech, Naga asked: “Could the speech have been given in a more animated way?”Speaker and author Esther Stanhope, otherwise known as The Impact Guru, was invited onto Naga’s show to discuss her view of how Charles’ speech fared.She had some ideas on how Charles could have improved the speech, in her opinion, and even suggested he could have “sexed up” his mother’s speech.Esther began: “It was not a speech fit for a future king, was it?”She added: “Can we actually call this a speech?”She said it was more of a “list” than a speech and needed “rebranding”.Esther, who works as a public speaking coach, had some tips for Charles.She said: “Well, for a start, a little bit of energy would help!”Continuing, she said: “How can you care about a list of stuff?“It was almost as if somebody had handed him some awful pamphlet.”Naga said she had been reading political comments on the speech and noted that some had “branded it as dull”.Naga went on to defend Charles, by saying: “He cannot show any favour toward what is being proposed even though it is his Government, the monarchy’s government.”Esther said she would like to see “massive” changes in the system and the way the speech

Royal traditions go way back in history and gems of information about Britain’s monarchy and its members do get lost along the way Even with the Royal Family remaining firmly in the 21st century spotlight, quirky facts and anecdotes from days gone by are endlessly fascinating.There’s always a new detail or a nugget from the archives that can add colour to the story of Britain’s first family - from coronations and weddings to war-time courage. Check out these five things that you probably didn’t know or if you did, you have long forgotten.The Royal Family used to rent crown jewels for coronations The precious and fragile St Edward’s Crown, usually seen behind reinforced glass on display in the Tower of London, is only ever used at the coronation of a new king or queen, and its diamonds used to be hired in for the occasion.

Queen remains "very much" in charge of the monarchy despite Prince Charles and Prince William stepping in at the State Opening of Parliament, insiders have claimed.The 96-year-old monarch was forced to pull out of Tuesday's (May 10) event due to mobility issues.It was the first time in 59 years that she wasn't able to give the Queen's speech, with Charles addressing Parliament in her place.Instead, the Queen watched on from Windsor while the Sovereign's Throne in the House of Lords was left symbolically empty.The strange ceremony sparked questions over whether we'd ever see the Queen at full capacity again, or whether Charles was acting as a prince regent. Speaking to The Sun, royal sources were keen to shut down these suggestions, insisting that the Queen was "very much" still in charge.

Tuesday 10 May marked the State Opening of Parliament and only the third time since her coronation that the Queen wasn’t in attendance. Previously Her Majesty, 96, missed State Openings in 1959 when she was pregnant with Prince Andrew, and in 1963 when she was pregnant with Prince Edward.This year, however, the Queen was represented by Prince Charles, with Prince William also in attendance.

Earlier today, Prince Charles delivered the Queen's speech at the opening of Parliament, with special permission granted by her Majesty.

Prince Charles displayed "nervousness" as he attended the State Opening of Parliament on behalf of his mother, The Queen, a body language expert says. Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that The Queen would not read her annual speech in parliament due to "mobility problems" and that Prince Charles would address those in attendance instead.

The Queen's throne was 'set aside' and remained empty today as she missed the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in over half a century.The monarch was absent from the lavish annual ceremony and did not read The Queen's Speech for the first time since 1963 due to "episodic mobility problems" she has been experiencing. However, rather than the speech being read by the Lord Chancellor as has happened previously, in what has been described by commentators as a historic moment, Her Majesty instead delegated the responsibility to the heir to the throne, her eldest son Prince Charles.

Prince Charles played a very important — and history-making — role at the Opening of Parliament on Tuesday. The 73-year-old Prince of Wales delivered the Queen's Speech at the event after Queen Elizabeth II was unable to attend due to episodic mobility problems.Prince Charles' wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and his eldest son, Prince William, were on hand to support him while he gave the Queen's message to those in attendance.

The Queen's Speech, which sets out the government's agenda for the next parliamentary term, was delivered by Prince Charles today (Tuesday 10 May).

Boris Johnson has unveiled dozens of new laws in the Queen's Speech in a bid to relaunch his beleaguered premiership.

Prince Charles was flanked by his wife Camilla as he arrived at the Palace of Westminster for the historic moment of reading The Queen's Speech.The Prince of Wales is this morning, Tuesday May 10, delivering the address for the first time with the monarch absent from the traditional annual ceremony for the first time in nearly 60 years. She announced on Monday she would not be attending for the first time since 1963 due to mobility problems she was experiencing.

Prince Charles will read The Queen's Speech for the first time today with the monarch set to be absent from the State Opening of Parliament for the first time since 1963.The Queen will miss the lavish annual ceremony for only the third time in her 70 year reign after talks with her doctors over 'episodic mobility issues' she has been experiencing. After being granted permission by his mother, heir apparent the Prince of Wales will instead deliver the speech, written by the government, and which outlines their policies and laws they intend to pass during the next year.