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Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a special service in Wales to mark the 1-year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Friday.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are not known by their usual royal titles as the Prince and Princess of Wales when they travel to Scotland.

BBC, Blunt confessed to the British royals in 1964 that he was a senior officer for the Russians during World War II.However, Elizabeth wasn’t clued in about this until nine years later. Blunt, an art historian, worked at Buckingham Palace as Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures for decades.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from the Royal Family five years ago is well-known for causing a rift with Harry's Royal kin, particularly his brother Prince William.

The late Queen was famous for many reasons, from her impressive reign to her vibrant wardrobe and the fact that she owned more than 30 corgis in her lifetime.The Queen's love of the breed was well-known and she even famously said "My corgis are my family." The former monarch was given her first corgi named Dookie at the tender age of seven and even brought her most famous dog, Susan, with her on her honeymoon in 1947. Her devotion to her pets has never wavered, so imagine her shock when she heard what one member of her family had said about what she thinks should happen to the dogs. Princess Michael of Kent is a member of the Royal Family who is famous for openly discussing her opinions on royal life.

The Princess of Wales' elegance and style has earned her admiration worldwide, not to mention her staunch commitment to a variety of significant charities and patronages. Her influential fashion choices have sparked a trend which is now called 'The Kate Effect', as any outfit she is seen wearing is typically snapped up from the shelves in minutes.The Princess of Wales continually wows onlookers with her impeccable dressing sense during public appearances.

Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years and in that time she gained a reputation not only for her dedication to duty, but for her wicked sense of humour. Whether it was how she chose to cut a cake with a sword instead of a knife or her witty remark to a couple of American tourists who did not recognise her, the late Queen was renowned for her love of a joke.

While they observe many of the festive traditions that a popular all over the UK, the Royal Family's Christmas is also unique and unexpected in many ways. One of the most well-known royal Christmas traditions is the fact that members of the family buy each other joke gifts, rather than serious ones, with previous presents including a singing hamster, a 'grow your own girlfriend kit' and even a leather toilet seat. Among these hilarious gifts was one Prince Harry decided to give to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

There are countless memorable videos of The Royal Family that fans cherish, from cheeky Royal children on the Buckingham Palace balcony to Queen Elizabeth II's unforgettable sketch with Paddington Bear for her Platinum Jubilee. Although Prince Louis is already a fan favourite for his playful contributions to national events, his elder brother Prince George showed off his humorous side in a clip where he was seen making Christmas puddings for charity with his late great-grandmother, grandfather and father.

A charming anecdote about the late Queen has come to light, revealing a note where she quipped that her corgi puppies had nibbled on a royal photo.The memo was addressed to Alan Maxwell, royalty's go-to guy for photography who would process their films and share his expertise.This personal handwritten message is just one of the gems found among an array of photographs, letters, and thank you cards penned by the royals to Mr Maxwell during his dedicated service.The royal memorabilia was stumbled upon in a simple cardboard box, surfacing 15 years post-Mr Maxwell's passing, and it's now set to be auctioned off. This extraordinary collection features over 60 festive and New Year greetings from the royal household, spanning the 1970s to the 1990s.

David Beckham has given fans a rare glimpse inside his lavish home office - and it features a very unlikely piece of decor.The sporting icon, who recently opened up about his grief following the death of Kath Phipps, gave his 88.3 million Instagram followers a look inside his office as he revealed that the festive Elf on the Shelf had taken hold of the room and had left some mess on the floor. In the clip, David, 49, could be seen walking around his office as he panned the camera around to reveal some tinsel and a series of elf dolls which had been positioned on one of the cabinets. However, in addition to giving fans a peek of what the elves had been up to, the former Manchester United footballer revealed a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on his wall.

Kate Middleton appears to have taken fashion inspiration from Queen Elizabeth II as she is often seen using a style trick the late monarch was known for using. Set to grace the thrown herself one day, Kate appears to have already adjusted her wardrobe for when the day comes. The late Queen was known for colour-blocking her outfits to stand out from the crowd, dressing all in one colour when it came to her outfit and accessories, rather than mixing shades.

The challenges The Duke of York has faced during the past five years have been well-documented - with his apparent determination to stay at his Royal Lodge home in Windsor being the latest bone of contention. In line with King Charles' plans to downsize the monarchy, Prince Andrew was offered a move from his mansion to the slightly smaller Frogmore Cottage, which was recently refurbished by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

who died in Sept. 2022 at age 96 — kept a private diary to jot down key events in her life throughout the years.She carried that tradition through to her final days.Royal biographer Robert Hardman discovered Her Late Majesty’s handwritten entries while researching updated chapters for his book about King Charles.According to the author, the late monarch’s final entry was made at Balmoral, where she died on Sept.

All eyes were on Kate Middleton when she arrived at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday yesterday with her husband Prince William. Marking the first time the Princess of Wales has carried out official Royal engagements on consecutive days since last December, Kate opted for some rather sentimental jewellery. Her choice of pearl earrings worn to the Cenotaph paid homage to Queen Elizabeth II as they belonged to the late monarch and were her gemstone of choice - pearls.

Dozens of turkeys, hams, cakes, cheeses, mince pies, vintage champagne and fine wines – no corners are cut when the shopping list for the royal Christmas get-together is compiled. Queen Elizabeth II’s former chef Darren McGrady catered for Christmas at Sandringham frequently in the 80s and 90s. Speaking to OK! about his time running the kitchen, he reveals.

The late Queen Elizabeth II is set to make a surprise Hollywood movie cameo.The beloved monarch, who passed away at the age of 96 on 8 September 2022 at her cherished Balmoral estate in Scotland, will be featured in Paddington in Peru, set to release on 8 November after a seven-year hiatus since Paddington 2.The late Queen was known for her playful spirit when it came to participating in Hollywood antics – she even appeared alongside Daniel Craig in a James Bond sketch for the opening of the London Olympics in 2012. She also shared tea and a marmalade sandwich with a version of Paddington for a skit filmed for her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

during the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A photo of Paddington and Queen Elizabeth enjoying their tea will appear in one of the film’s scenes, according to Variety.

Alex Ritman In a cinematic first, both Queen Elizabeth II from “The Crown” and the real Queen Elizabeth feature in “Paddington in Peru.” Olivia Colman’s all-singing, guitar-wielding and “The Sound of Music”-inspired nun — who runs a “home for retired bears” — is one of the noisier (and wildly entertaining) new additions to the franchise. But the late monarch’s appearance is a little more subtle — a brief glimpse of a photo showing her having afternoon tea with Paddington taken from a short video that was made as part of her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Blink-and-you-miss-it maybe, but it’ll likely stir up a few emotions.

his 40th birthday last month — 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.While it was originally reported that Harry would have to pay tax on his earnings, investment firm Stocklytics says the royal family has avoided normal tax rules due to how the Queen Mother planned out her estate.“With Prince Harry set to receive the final installment of the Queen Mother’s trust fund, valued at $25 million, many Brits may be asking how much inheritance tax he’ll pay — especially as the latest judicial reviews have cost the taxpayer $650,000 each,” the firm told The Mirror.“However, due to the way the Queen Mother’s estate was planned and how long she lived, it is likely HMRC [His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs] will not receive a penny in inheritance tax.”They continued, “According to current regulations, inheritance tax only applies to a trust if it was set up within seven years of the individual’s death.

King Charles will 'follow in his mother's footsteps' while in Australia and royal fans can't get enough.The king arrived in Sydney today (Friday, October 18), kicking off his first state visit to the country since he came to the British throne.The six-day trip will see him address Parliament in the capital, Canberra, just as Queen Elizabeth II did when she visited the nation. Charles' late mother went to Australia in 1954, 70 years before Charles' visit, and in doing so became the first reigning British Sovereign to visit the country.

King Charles is set to 'follow in his mother's footsteps' during his state visit to Australia.