Diamond Jubilee: Last News

Rosie Jones has revealed that the day of the Queen’s death was particularly poignant for her family, as her grandparents received a special telegram from the late monarch that morning.Today, Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to take place in London, as her coffin is transported from Westminster Hall – where it has been lying in state – to Westminster Abbey.The royal died on Thursday September 8 at the age of 96 shortly after celebrating her Platinum Jubilee after 70 years on the throne, with her eldest son succeeding her as King Charles III.Last night, Metro.co.uk spoke to comedian Rosie after her performance Festifeel, a festival for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel! curated by patron Fearne Cotton.The star, who’s appeared on TV programmes including The LAst Leg and 8 Out of 10 Cats as well as her recently-launched show Trip Hazard, shared how the Queen’s death impacted her personally, saying it was ‘quite emotional’ in her family.‘The day she died was my grandparents’ Diamond Jubilee, and on the day she died, they actually got a telegram from her. So that was really emotional,’ she said.On the royal family’s official website, it outlines that wedding anniversary cards are sent to people in eligible countries when they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary (also known as their diamond wedding anniversary), their 65th, their 70th, and then every year after that.Applications for wedding anniversary cards from the monarch have to be made before the day takes place by a relative or a friend.Rosie expressed how ‘strange’ it will be now that the Queen has died, as she was ‘reigning all through my life, all through my parents’ lives’.‘It’s an odd situation for her not to be here any more, so it’s very sad.

Joy, the inspiring film that has just landed on Netflix, follows the journey of Robert Edwards (portrayed by James Norton), Jean Purdy (Thomasin McKenzie) and Patrick Steptoe (Bill Nighy) as they make groundbreaking discoveries in IVF treatment.

The King and Queen are expected to reduce their upcoming trip Down Under due to concerns from medical professionals that Charles is overexerting himself.

Kate Middleton is known for donning timeless pieces and looking chic at all times - and the Princess has been known to wear items from luxury designers as well as high street brands which makes her wardrobe that bit more accessible. One brand that is regularly worn by the Princess of Wales is LK Bennett and it's launched a huge Black Friday sale offering up to 30% off.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023? Kate Middleton is known for her effortlessly chic, timeless styles, and has been known to mix and match luxury designers with high street brands and mid-range pieces, creating a wardrobe that’s both enviable and accessible. Although some of her mid-range clothes are less expensive than, say, her Alexander McQueen pieces, they can still come with a lofty price tag that makes them more of an investment purchase than an impulse buy.

Princess Kate was a vision in blue at King Charles’ coronation celebration in Scotland on Wednesday, July 5. 

A 12-year-old boy known for busking on Market Street and wowing shoppers with his vocals has appeared on hit TV show America's Got Talent - and got a standing ovation from all the judges.

You wait 70 years for a Coronation and 25 to host the Eurovision Song Contest and then the two come along at once.

King Charles has reflected on the “profound loss” of Queen Elizabeth II as he embraced a 17th century royal tradition to mark his reign. The 74 year old monarch received the “privileged bodies” – a group of 27 of the nation’s leading organisations and corporations – all of which presented addresses reaffirming their loyalty to the monarch in person in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace in a ceremony on Thursday.The privileged bodies are described by the palace as “culturally significant organisations and institutions that reflect the United Kingdom’s diverse society”.

A letter - handwritten by the Queen before her death - is currently being held in a vault in Australia with strict instructions not to open it until 2085. The letter is addressed to the people of Sydney and is kept in the city's historic Queen Victoria Building.The Queen wrote the letter when the building had been fully restored in 1986 and now sits in a glass case inside a restricted area in its dome. It's said that not even her personal staff know what the letter contains and all that can be seen is who the letter is addressed to and the Queen’s strict instructions as to when the letter can be read.

West Dunbartonshire Council’s Provost Douglas McAllister paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.

HELLO! magazine, her first since welcoming her second child, mezzo-soprano Laura Wright reveals she has had a baby girl, a little sister for two-year-old daughter Ottilie, with husband Harry Rowland.READ: Laura Wright shares exciting family newsAnnouncing they have called her Orlaigh Grace, to reflect her Irish ancestry, Laura tells HELLO!: "It was such a surprise to have a girl as we'd been convinced I was expecting a boy because this pregnancy was so different to my first."WATCH: Behind the scenes with Laura Wright in AustraliaA huge fan of the Queen, royal favourite 32-year-old Laura – who has not only met Her Majesty but also performed for her to mark her 90th birthday, her Diamond Jubilee, and most recently at the Royal Albert Hall to kick-start celebrations for her 70 years on the throne - was thrilled when her baby was born on 5 June, during the Platinum Jubilee weekend.PHOTOS: A look back at Laura Wright's stunning weddingREAD: Laura Wright reveals how Meghan Markle inspired her for wedding Laura with her newborn daughter Orlaigh Grace"It's a day that will go down in history forever," says Laura. "But now it's super-special to us too because it's also Orlaigh's birthday.

Following a performance honouring the Queen that was watched by millions, Ed Sheeran’s next project will be changing diapers.

the Queen's Platinum Party At The Palace on Saturday. The music icon, 81, who has previously performed at both the 2002 Golden Jubilee and 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations, spoke of his sadness over not joining the glittering line-up which included Diana Ross, Queen and Elton John. Appearing on Sunday's Sky News, he was asked: 'And you did that in 2012, I remember that very well, at the Diamond Jubilee.

Skipping another affair? After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle publicly attended the Service of Thanksgiving as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the twosome were notably absent from her “Platinum Party” concert — though other royal family members were in attendance.

Ed Sheeran has revealed how past Jubilee celebrations inspired him to pursue a musical career ahead of his performance at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday.The 31-year-old is among a number of famous faces lined up to perform at the Platinum Pageant, which involves 10,000 people, including the military, more than 6,000 volunteers, performers, key workers and 2,500 members of the public.In a post on Instagram, the singer wrote: ‘20 years ago I decided I wanted to pick up a guitar because I watched the Golden Jubilee on TV, saw Eric Clapton play Layla and said, “that’s what I wanna do”.‘10 years later I played The A Team at the Diamond Jubilee, and now 10 years on I’m playing the Platinum Jubilee this Sunday.‘Life is weird how it keeps coming full circle in lovely ways.

Eight new cities will be created in the UK as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

This Morning's Holly Willoughby led the compliments for her co-host Phillip Schofield as he posed in his suit outside Windsor Castle. Phillip looked super-smart in his black suit ans bow-tie as he set the scene for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration on ITV.

Phillip Schofield says it's "an honour" to be presenting ITV's coverage of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration. The presenter, 60, has today been announced as the channel's co-host of the proceedings from Windsor Castle alongside ITV News at Ten's Julie Etchingham. Following the announcement, he said: "Every royal event I've had the fortune of being a part of has been a huge privilege, and Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is no exception.

After her recent period of ill health, it was wonderful to see The Queen back on her feet in a portrait released to mark her 96th birthday. In the spectacular photograph, Queen Elizabeth is seen smiling as she is standing in between two majestic-looking white horses - which appear to be two of her Fell prized ponies – as she holds onto their reins. And Henry Dallal, who was given the opportunity to photograph Her Majesty, told OK!: "It was a huge honour.

Fans are dying to know whether all five Spice Girls will be reuniting to perform their hit tracks at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and Melanie C has now spoken about the likelihood of them all coming together again. Speaking at her gig in London on Saturday night, Mel, 48, told her fans that she, Mel B, 46, Victoria Beckham, 47, Emma Bunton, 46, and Geri Halliwell, 49, have been asked to reunite to perform for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. But, Mel hinted that Geri will have the final say on whether the group reunites again.