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ascended to the throne.The tradition, called “telling the bees,” demands that the bees be informed of the monarch’s passing in a hushed tone, the Daily Mail reported.A traditional custom in many European countries, “telling the bees” started centuries ago According to tradition, the bees must be told of important events in their keepers’ lives, such as births, marriages or departures from the household. It is said that if the bees are not told of important events, there will be a penalty to pay such as bees leaving their hive, stopping the production of honey, or even dying.“I’m at the hives now, and it is traditional when someone dies that you go to the hives and say a little prayer and put a black ribbon on the hive,” the 79-year-old beekeeper told the Daily Mail.

The Duchess of Sussex's most recent engagement saw her join an empowering programme in Santa Barbara, California to encourage girls to improve their relationship with technology. While there, Meghan referred to herself as "one of the most bullied people in the world" as she spoke candidly about her experiences with bullying. Given her vast platform and the growth of social media, the comments did not come as a surprise.

There has always been huge interest in the love lives of the members of the Royal Family, whether it is when they are photographed speaking to someone or when an engagement is imminent.Take the intrigue that surrounded the Prince and Princess of Wales' early courtship or Prince Harry's long-distance relationship with Meghan Markle. So imagine the excitement back in the 1970s when there were rumours that King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, was growing close to a certain Hollywood and Broadway megastar.

Princess Beatrice is pregnant and expecting her second child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.The couple, who wed in 2020, are expecting their bundle of joy in spring next year.In a statement Tuesday, the palace’s official social media accounts wrote, “

most recently presenting a WellChild Award at Monday night’s ceremony.But despite being in the same time zone as his estranged father, it seems as though a royal reunion will not be penciled into his diary.Camilla has reportedly advised her cancer-stricken husband to steer clear of his younger son this time around in an effort to avoid unnecessary stress during his health battle, her pal has told the Daily Beast.“[Camilla] has been the principal voice urging Charles to slow down and take things easy,” her friend told the outlet. “The last thing she wants him to do is to get stressed out over a meeting with Harry.”Camilla also wants her husband to be fit enough to travel to Australia later this month — a trip he is preparing for by enjoying some downtime at his Scotland residence.It’s reported that Charles has no intention of traveling to London during Harry’s visit.The monarch, 75, has only seen Harry once this year, when the duke flew to the UK in February after hearing of his father’s cancer diagnosis.Elsewhere, Camilla’s pal told the outlet that Charles is eager to bury the hatchet with his estranged son for personal reasons, as well as to ease pressure on the monarchy.“The king has an instinctive impulse toward Christian reconciliation, and his cancer diagnosis has only sharpened that,” the source said.

Princess Beatrice is expecting her second child, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Boris Johnson had a “manly pep talk” with the Duke of Sussex to try to persuade him not to leave the UK and move to the United States.

The Duke of York's infamous Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis has become the subject of a second high-profile TV drama in less than 12 months. A Very Royal Scandal is Amazon Prime's new three-part series which documents the lead-up and days that followed Prince Andrew's interview which saw him be asked about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The new series, which comes after the release of Netflix's Scoop back in April, sees the story re-examined as a leading royal expert looks at how Prince Andrew is the "problem that refuses to go away" and will prompt further "embarrassment" for King Charles and the rest of the Royal Family.

attended their uncle’s funeral in the UK last month.The insider, who knows both brothers personally, says the Prince of Wales, 42, most likely won’t reach out to Harry “given everything that has gone on.”The Royal Family sent Prince Harry a birthday message for the first time in three years early Sunday. “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” the Royal Family’s official X account posted.To celebrate his special day, Harry’s wife is organizing a star-studded bash in Montecito.Harry will reportedly head on a weekend trip to the mountains with his close pals, The Post hears.The runaway royal’s birthday is doubly special this year, given the huge inheritance he’s set to receive.

Queen Elizabeth II is widely remembered for her longevity, her dedication to duty and, of course, her wicked sense of humour. It was her zest for life and love of making cheeky and unexpected quips that resulted in so many brilliant stories being shared about her long life. One of these anecdotes was recently shared by former MP and popular TV presenter, Gyles Brandreth.

is said to be “losing patience” over his scandal-scarred brother’s plush living arrangements and is looking to relocate him to a smaller property immediately.But as Andrew refuses to downsize to the smaller Frogmore Cottage, which currently sits empty, Charles is now grasping at straws to see what can be done.“[Andrew] is taking longer than desirable to recognize the reality of the situation, even though [relocating] is clearly the most sensible course of action,” a source told The Times of London.Andrew has resided at the $38 million Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, since 2004.And he is refusing to budge.“It can be done tidily or untidily. It can be done with grace and dignity or it can be forced upon him.

via The Mirror.“Now, even his own father is not taking his calls. I’m told that when courtiers bring the phone to the King he waves them away in irritation,” she said, adding that the monarch, 75, does not own a personal phone.“This is not because there’s been yet another falling out.

The past nine months have seen Queen Camilla truly claim her place as one of the Royal Family’s greatest secret weapons. Her journey from being kept in the shadows to shining front and centre has been one for the history books – but, away from the glaring spotlight, she is first and foremost a wife, mother and a grandmother.

The Times of London reports.Charles has reportedly been at wits’ end over his brother’s comfortable set up at the $38 million Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle.Andrew has lived there since 2004 after he signed a 75-year lease agreement the year before.After his friendship with the late pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein came to light in 2019, Andrew has found himself on the brink of eviction from the lavish royal digs.However, it seems as though he’s not looking to move out anytime soon, despite his brother’s best efforts.After Andrew’s publicly-funded police protection was removed in 2022 following a review by the UK’s Home Office, Charles has been footing the bill on a private security team for his brother.The king forks out an estimated $4 million each year on his disgraced brother’s protection, the outlet adds.According to insiders, the sovereign has now made it clear to his brother that there are “only two possible options” left.The first would involve Andrew remaining at the property, but he would have to fund his $4 million-per-year security alone.Should Andrew opt in, Charles would also scrap the financial help he offers to his brother for all of his living expenses.The other option, one that the king has been actively exploring, is having Andrew downsize to “more suitable accommodation” — something he has reportedly been adamantly against.It’s understood that the king is happy to continue to cover his brother’s living expenses if he moves into Frogmore Cottage.Charles has also said he will continue to provide for Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.“It is now two years into the King’s reign and he wants the matter settled,” a source told the outlet.In a further blow amid

stayed in close contact with his late mother’s side of the family, specifically his uncle Charles Spencer.“Charles [Spencer] has invited Harry, Meghan and the children to Althorp this Christmas,” a source told the Express. “It’s far too early to say whether they will take him up on it, but the offer is there if they want it.”Should the Sussexes and their two children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — decide to make the 5,396-mile journey from Montecito, Calif., to Althorp in England, it will be the first time the “Suits” alum has stepped foot on Harry’s soil since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.What’s more, Harry and Meghan have not yet received an invitation from the royals for Christmas at Sandringham this year, but according to the insider, it’s unlikely that the duo would accept.“There hasn’t been an invitation extended to Sandringham just yet, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be one forthcoming,” the source said.

Throughout Queen Elizabeth II's incredible 70-year reign, she seamlessly mastered the art of engaging and disengaging with the countless individuals she met, wielding her politeness as a tool for brief but meaningful exchanges.This acquired finesse was a result of her extensive experience with innumerable events such as line-ups, garden parties, and investitures. Despite having devoted her entire life to royal service with unparalleled grace, there was one aspect of her role that the late monarch reportedly wished she could change and experience from the other side. Unfortunately for the Queen, though, it was something that happened almost everywhere she went owing to her position.

Prince Harry has been incredibly open during the 27 years that have passed since his mother's tragic death and has frequently spoken about the effect that it had on his mental health. He was just 12 years old when Diana, Princess of Wales was killed in a car crash in Paris and just a few days later on 6 September he walked behind his mother's coffin with his brother, his father, his grandfather and his uncle.

told the Daily Mail.“He is clearly reaching out thinking, ‘I need to do something different because what I’m doing is clearly not working’. In short, he is rethinking the way he operates.”While Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are not looking for a permanent return into the royal fold at this time, they are reportedly doing everything they can to bury the hatchet with the royals.At least one of the royal aides that Harry allegedly approached is described as an “old school” adviser known for discretion to help with the plan, unofficially dubbed “Operation Bring Harry In From The Cold.”Harry has also reportedly reached out to former private secretary Edward Lane Fox.“If anyone can do it, Edward can.

lived at the $38 million Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, since 2004 after he signed a 75-year lease agreement the year before.And after his friendship with the late pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein came to light in 2019, Andrew has found himself to be on the brink of eviction from the plush royal digs.In a further blow to his fall from grace, Andrew was named in the Jeffrey Epstein document dump in January.Still, it appears the monarch, 75, is struggling to boot his scandal-scarred brother from the property despite the controversies.“Andrew can sit tight and run out the clock,” a source told the Daily Beast. “Andrew wants his brother to live long and prosper.

Throughout her life, Queen Elizabeth II posed for numerous photographs, including hundreds of family pictures, making her one of the most photographed women in the world. While she usually had to pose formally with dignitaries, there was one thing the monarch had always wanted to try but couldn't.

The sudden passing of Diana, Princess of Wales, sparked a wave of grief and mourning that was completely unprecedented. An estimated 60 million bouquets were left in memory of Diana at locations such as Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and her ancestral home, Althorp House in Northamptonshire.

the Sun reports. The outlet added that Lady Louise — who is King Charles’ niece — is currently a member of St Andrews University Officers’ Training Corps.The organization, which provides students with military training, teaches aspiring military personnel everything from wearing uniform correctly to dealing with high-stress situations.Louise’s rumors decision to pursue a career in the military makes her the first female royal to do so since Her Late Majesty, who died in Sept.