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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.

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.

Throughout her monumental 70 year reign, Queen Elizabeth II had the opportunity to enjoy the finest food, prepared by some of the world's top chefs. And, despite having ample opportunities to develop a taste for exotic or quirky foods, the Queen stayed true to her British roots when it came to what she wanted to eat - with one traditional - albeit surprising - English delight reportedly being enjoyed most days for over nine decades.The late Queen's fondness for the tradition of Afternoon Tea has been mentioned several times by ex-royal staff members, with many confirming what the monarch preferred to eat.

There are very few of us who can claim to having a personal, and unexpected, run-in with members of the Royal Family - least of all with the late Queen Elizabeth II. But someone who can is a builder who was left distinctly unimpressed and not at all in awe of the historic surroundings he found himself in while working for the late Queen at Buckingham Palace.The hilariously embarrassing story surfaced during a Channel 5 documentary when the monarch went entirely unnoticed by a tradesman at the palace who was offered a cup of tea by none other than the Queen herself.

Queen Elizabeth II is not only remembered for her commitment to duty but also for her wicked sense of humour. From choosing to slice a cake with a sword instead of a knife to her witty response to American tourists asking if she had met the Queen, her love for a good joke is well-known.The late monarch famously preferred simple and straightforward dishes, packed with with fruits and vegetables.

King Charles publicly shared he had to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate and was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, it is now being revealed that Queen Camilla wasn’t keen on her husband disclosing that information.According to Robert Jobson, the author of the 2023 biography Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed, the king, 75, made the decision to go forward with the news.“Queen Camilla had initially been against disclosing his condition, but the King overruled her, as he felt it was a chance to take a lead, and in doing so to encourage men experiencing similar symptoms to seek timely medical attention,” he told the Independenton Wednesday.The monarch underwent a procedure for a benign prostate condition in January. On Feb.

Cate Blanchett experienced some technical difficulties when she met Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II.The Oscar-winning actress, 55, was a guest on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” on Wednesday, August 7, and said that during a visit to Buckingham Palace, the late Queen Elizabeth’s husband asked her if she could help fix his DVD player. The revelation came while Blanchett was playing a game the show calls, “Have! You! Met Them!?” alongside her “Borderlands” co-star Gina Gershon, 62.

the vacant Frogmore Cottage.The disgraced Duke of York, 64, has 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.Andrew has been on the brink of eviction from the plush royal digs since his friendship with the late pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein came to light in 2019.And in January, King Charles’ younger brother suffered another blow after he was named in the Jeffrey Epstein document dump.Still, it appears the monarch, 75, is still struggling to boot his scandal-scarred brother from the property.“Andrew isn’t going anywhere for the time being,” royal expert Christopher Andersen, author of “The King,” told Fox News. “It’s doubtful that King Charles — who, along with his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton, is battling cancer — is in the mood for a knockdown drag-out with his brother.”“If and when Andrew does move, it will simply be because he doesn’t have the money to heat Royal Lodge or keep the lights on,” Andersen added.

Prince William and Harry’s uncle — has died at age 82.Lord Fellowes, who had served as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s private secretary and was the late Princess Diana’s brother-in-law, died of undisclosed causes on July 29.His funeral plans have yet not been revealed.The British courtier had a firm place within the royal fold, and was considered one of the late monarch’s most-trusted advisers during his tenure between 1990 and 1999.During that time, Fellowes advised the late Queen on the divorces of three of her children, as well as Diana’s death in 1997.Lord Fellowes was married to Diana’s sister, Lady Jane Fellowes, for 46 years. At their lavish wedding in 1978, the late Princess of Wales served as a bridesmaid.The couple went on to welcome three children Alexander Robert, 41, and Eleanor Ruth, 38, and Laura Jane, 44 — who is Princess Charlotte’s godmother.He rose up the ranks at Buckingham Palace to become deputy private secretary in 1986, before taking over the reins from Sir William Heseltine as private secretary four years later.Fellowes left his post as private secretary to Her Late Majesty in Feb.

“Catherine, the Princess of Wales,” obtained by the Daily Mail, Charles firmly put his foot down on the family’s use of helicopters, citing safety issues as the reason for his concern.Jobson claims that the king even presented William — the heir to the throne — with “a formal document acknowledging the risks involved and taking full responsibility for his actions.”The king’s concerns seemingly echoed that of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who previously warned William against traveling via helicopter from Kensington Palace to his former residence of Anmer Hall in Norfolk, Jobson notes.The late monarch, who died in Sept. 2022, “didn’t hold back” on her opinion, which was solidified following the 1967 helicopter crash that killed her flight captain.The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.Elsewhere in the book, Jobson praised William’s wife for having a “stabilizing influence” on her husband, specifically when it comes to his relationship with his cancer-stricken father.A source told Jobson that the Princess of Wales “is somebody who always tries to see both sides of any dispute,” adding that Middleton, 42, is the “emotionally mature” one of the two.“I think the [King] understands Catherine is a good influence on the entire family.

receiving his huge inheritance has been revealed by a prominent royal author.The Duke of Sussex, who will turn 40 on Sept. 15, is set to receive a massive payout as he enters his 40s thanks to arrangements made by his late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.The late Queen Elizabeth II’s mother put $90 million into a trust fund for her family, and listed that Harry was to access his share of the trust when he turned 40 as one of the fund’s stipulations.And according to Christopher Andersen, author of “The King,” the father of two has had to wait four decades for his lucrative gift for good reason.“Why 40? To a woman who nearly lived to be 102, one can only imagine that 40 seemed like the perfect age to come into some extra cash — when you’re young enough to appreciate it but also old enough, and hopefully wise enough, not to blow it,” Andersen told Fox News.“Of course, the princes’ great granny couldn’t have anticipated all the trouble Harry caused the rest of the family.

assumed the throne in Sept.

Sovereign Grant reveals.Last year, the Firm’s spending hit an all-time high at an eye-watering $138 million.But after tightening the purse strings — and making some major staffing changes at various royal residences — the royal family’s overall spending fell by 17% to $115 million.And despite the difficult start to the year the family has had with Charles and Kate Middleton’s respective cancer diagnoses, the royals have managed to complete 2,300 engagements across the UK and overseas.The Sovereign Grant accounts — published Wednesday — shows that the royals paid $1 million for Charles’ coronation celebrations last year.The grant pays for the salaries of staff, upkeep of palaces and official royal duties.The royals also experienced the result of the energy crisis that affected the entire country in 2023, as Buckingham Palace’s electricity bill soared by a whopping $1.3 million.Charles, whose personal wealth is $770 million per the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List, has made his desire for a slimmed-down monarchy known ever since assuming the throne in Sept.