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King Charles’ Coronation is estimated to cost a staggering £100million - but should the monarch fund the momentous occasion himself? The historic event comes as households across the UK struggle with cost-of-living pressures, including soaring energy prices and high inflation, and some critics have questioned whether the cost of such an event is appropriate.The substantial sum was estimated by the Operation Golden Orb committee, who are planning the Coronation which falls on Saturday, May 6. As it's a state event, the UK government will be paying for the Coronation, meaning it will essentially be funded by the taxpayer.

OK! readers have voted overwhelmingly for Harry and Meghan to stay AWAY from King Charles III's Coronation later this year. A hefty 1,012 of you were against the Duke and Duchess of Sussex showing their faces, with merely 122 saying they should grace the event on May 6.

Gayle King is going to bat for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry!

Here for the history — but not the hate. As Maren Morris got ready to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s Netflix docuseries, she voiced her perspective on the couple’s rocky royal experience.

David Harbour has revealed that Madonna called him to audition for one of the flop movies she directed after finding him 'sexy.'The heartthrob played Wallis Simpson's discarded husband Ernest in W.E., Madonna's 2011 film about the love affair that led to Edward VIII's abdication. In a new interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, David, 47, dished that Madonna was enticed after she saw his steamy love scene with Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road.He referred to his 'crazy' audition process as 'a real cloak-and-dagger type of experience' due to the enforced confidentiality around the film.  Heartthrob: David Harbour has revealed that Madonna called him to audition for one of the flop movies she directed after finding him 'sexy' Apparently a female casting director rang him up and said: 'They're putting together a top-secret movie read-through, but you just have to show up at the St. Regis and like go into this room and all will be revealed.'David, who regarded the prospect as 'weird and creepy,' wondered why 'they want me' and the casting director initially refused to say.Then she revealed: 'Well, the director really liked you in this movie Revolutionary Road.

Buckingham Palace has responded to reports that the date of King Charles ' coronation has been confirmed. It has been suggested that Charles will be crowned on June 3 next year in a touching tribute to the Queen, according to Bloomberg.

With their dazzling crowns, breathtaking engagement rings and stunning tiaras, the royals are known for having a jewellery collection that most of us could only ever dream of. And prior to her tragic passing earlier this month, the late Queen Elizabeth II was the owner of an incredible diamond brooch which was widely known to be the most valuable of its type in the world.

Unwelcoming his son. King Charles is reportedly exiling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A source close to the new reigning monarch told the Daily Beast about the future plans of what the King wants to do with his son and his daughter-in-law.

Her Majesty the Queen ruled over Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the longest reigning British monarch, and the fifth longest in world history. As sovereign and Head of State her unfaltering sense of duty and commitment to her role earned her enormous respect around the globe.The Queen’s devotion to a life of service meant she fulfilled her official duties well into her 90s, from hosting diplomats, ambassadors, and Heads of State, to overseeing new sessions of Parliament, bestowing awards, supporting charities, and addressing the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.

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As Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, let's take a look back at her incredible life and how she was not born to be the monarch. Far away from being born in the glamorous setting of a palace, the Queen was born in a London townhouse after her parents had just moved house.

Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96.«The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,» Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Thursday.

The world is mourning a legend. After an impressive 96 years — 70 on the throne, the longest reign in history — Queen Elizabeth II has sadly passed away. Her eldest son Prince Charles, 73, will take the throne.

The Queen has died at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne, marking the end of an era and leaving the nation in mourning.The news was announced by Buckingham Palace in a statement: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." The royal family’s official website now carries the message: “Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022”.

Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world’s most famous people and a storied figure in history, has died at age 96, and her son Charles is set to ascend the throne as king.

Charles Spencer took to Twitter this week to share a heartfelt tribute to a late family member for a very special reason.Princess Diana's brother wrote: "My late grandmother, Cynthia Spencer, was born #otd in 1897.MORE: Princess Diana's final resting place looks beautifully mystical in new photo"She married my grandfather in 1919, and died 50 years ago in 1972. Even though I was only 8 when she died, I remember her with love, gratitude, and respect.

She is the longest-reigning, best-loved, monarch in British history, but the Queen was not destined to be on the throne. And far from being born in the gilded surroundings of a grand palace, Elizabeth II’s birth took place in a London townhouse, on what was a damp and windy spring night.

A sweet photo of the Queen as a smiling toddler was released in celebration of her 96th birthday on Thursday.The black-and-white picture was posted on the official Royal Family social media accounts to mark the monarch’s big day as information in the captions were given on how the Queen came to be in her position as the UK’s Head of State. Showcasing the young monarch at two years old wearing a frilly dress whilst sporting curls, the accounts mentioned how she entered her role as Queen aged just 25, after her father King George VI died in 1952.

The historic home — located on the ritzy Riviera — was previously leased by King Edward VIII after he abdicated the British throne to marry divorcée Wallis Simpson.The property is one of 12 French residences owned by Abramovich across the country — all of which have been seized in the past few weeks, the Daily Mail reported. French officials are currently cracking down on the activities of wealthy Russians in their country in order to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw from the war in Ukraine.

If you’ve been wanting to see the Kings before Elizabeth II on The Crown, you could be in luck.