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An ex-protection officer has revealed a previously unknown detail about how Queen Elizabeth II reacted when her granddaughter, Zara Tindall, bagged an Olympic medal. Since she was too anxious to watch the event live, she instead celebrated in a special way.

In her final months, Queen Elizabeth II was so frail she could "barely lift a teapot" and would become distressed when she spilled its contents, insiders have revealed.The much-loved monarch passed away on 8 September 2022, causing heartbreak across the UK and around the world as it marked the beginning of King Charles' reign. The nation was taken aback when a photograph of the fragile Queen was released during her meeting with then Prime Minister Liz Truss, just days before her death. Now, insiders have given further insight into her last days at Balmoral in Scotland, before her health deteriorated rapidly, prompting her family to rush to be by her side one final time.

Queen Elizabeth II always had a special connection with Windsor Estate, having spent her entire life there, from her childhood days at Royal Lodge to living in the grandeur of Windsor Castle. Even though he spends an increased amount of time there to see his young grandchildren, it has been reported that King Charles doesn't share his mother's love of the home and is said to find it "too noisy" due to its proximity to Heathrow Airport.

Mike and Zara Tindall are seen as pivotal figures within the Royal Family, thanks to their unique roles that blend traditional Royal responsibilities with a more contemporary, relatable public persona.

Throughout her lifetime, the late Queen was embraced by close friends and loved ones whose constant love and support played a significant role in her historic reign. Lady Sarah Chatto, niece to Queen Elizabeth II and daughter of Princess Margaret, was one such figure who was often spotted at her aunt's side. From her childhood spending large periods of time at Buckingham Palace, Lady Sarah was adored by the Queen.

The King is renowned for his specific tastes in interior design - and these will be on display when the doors to the Royal Family's much-loved retreat at Balmoral Castle are thrown open to the public for the first time in its history. King Charles will be allowing visitors to step inside the Scottish retreat in Royal Deeside - where Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022 - allowing them a glimpse of Royal Family's private life in the Highlands.

There are very few people who can claim to have enjoyed a deeply close bond with Queen Elizabeth II - but her niece, Lady Sarah Chatto, tops the list. As Princess Margaret's daughter, Lady Sarah was "adored" by her aunt and spent countless hours at Buckingham Palace during her childhood. She also holds the unique distinction of being the only Royal invited to join the Queen at her preferred Scottish hideaway, Craigowan Lodge.

Two years ago, Queen Camilla made history in more ways than one. Not only did Queen Elizabeth II release a ground-breaking statement declaring that she wished for Camilla to be the Queen Consort upon King Charles' succession, but she was also inducted into the prestigious Order of the Garter.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross.

Jeannette Charles, an actress whose uncanny resemblance to Queen Elizabeth II launched a movie career that included scene-stealing moments in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, The Naked Gun, and Austin Powers sequel Goldmember, died June 2 at a care home in Great Beddow in Essex, England. She was 96.

There are countless dates in the royal calendar which will stir up happy or emotional memories for King Charles. One of these days is Sunday, 2 June - the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953.

King Charles and Queen Camilla made an unexpected visit to the Epsom races for a very touching reason.The Royal duo was spotted landing on the turf for the premier day of the Epsom Derby festival, better known as Ladies' Day, donned in identical raincoats, waving at the excited crowd before settling in their seats in the Royal enclosure. It may be a monumental day for them as one of their own horses, bred by the late Queen, is set to compete amongst the 12 entries in the Betfred Oaks race later on.This particular racing event was the most successful out of the five Classics for Queen Elizabeth II, with her owning two winners in Carrozza (1957) and Dunfermline (1977).

King Charles and Queen Camilla currently look set to miss the society wedding of the year as they have reportedly not confirmed their attendance at Hugh, Duke of Westminster's upcoming wedding to Olivia Henson. Suggestions that Their Majesties may not attend have been contrasted to when they previously declined an invitation to the wedding of the Duke's elder sister, Lady Tamara Grosvenor, back in 2004.

A royal expert has pointed out how the Prince and Princess of Wales made a "wise" decision when it came to naming their daughter, Princess Charlotte. The couple welcomed their baby girl on 2 May, 2015 at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. While there were a number of names which were thought to be possibilities as the name of the new royal baby, it was expected that there would be reference to Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales.

Throughout her historic 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II became quite the creature of habit as she would reportedly follow the same precise schedule every day. Just like King Charles does now, the late Queen had a team of some of the most talented chefs in the world working for her in multiple royal palaces - but her food tastes were certainly less than exotic.The monarch was known to prefer simple, unfussy meals over indulgent dishes.

Princess Anne is famous for her no-nonsense attitude and her steadfast dedication to duty. But just like any mother, her children have joked about her 'most annoying' habit, which they revealed in a documentary to celebrate her 70th birthday in 2020. Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter has represented many important causes over the years, whether that be Save The Children, helping those with disabilities or supporting carers.

Prince Harry's decision to step down from his role as a senior working royal rocked the Royal Family – but it seems it was a long time in the making. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped the bombshell news in January 2020 before jetting off to California two months later to start their new life.This move prompted the Royal Family to split in ways no one could have predicted.

Kate Middleton has reportedly flouted a culinary convention adhered to by Queen Elizabeth II, after a heartwarming interaction with a young admirer revealed her preferred treat.

Sarah Ferguson's fans spotted a glaring error in her birthday tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on Instagram. The Duchess of York, 64, who was thought to have been close to the Queen in the years leading up to her death in 2022, shared a smiling snap of the late monarch as she wrote a touching message. It read: "Today we are remembering Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 97th birthday.Thank you for all that you have taught us, for being a steadfast leader and dear friend.

A year and a half after Queen Elizabeth II's passing at the age of 96, the Royal Family is gearing up for a solemn yet heartfelt commemoration of what would have been her 98th birthday. Now a former royal butler, Grant Harrold, has offered his insight into how he thinks the family plans to honour the beloved monarch away from the public eye on Sunday, 21 April. Speaking on behalf of Slingo, Grant reveals that while the Royal Family won't hold public celebrations, they will come together in private to quietly acknowledge the late Queen's birthday.

bullying accusations leveled against the Duchess of Sussex.Cohen worked for the royal family since 2001 and was Markle’s private secretary in 2021 when the first complaint was made that the former “Suits” star created a hostile work environment. Although she would not elaborate in an interview with the Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, Cohen, an Aussie, told the outlet Monday, “I was only supposed to stay for six months but stayed for 18 — we couldn’t find a replacement for me and when we did we took them on tour to Africa with Harry and Meghan to show them the ropes but they left (quit) as well while in Africa.”Cohen stopped working for the royals in 2019.The Post has contacted reps for Markle and Buckingham Palace for comment.The allegations came just days before Markle and Prince Harry sat down for their bombshell tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey — in which the American Orchard Riviera founder claimed life in the royal family was “almost unsurvivable.” The HR review was privately funded by Queen Elizabeth II and carried out by an independent investigator in March 2021 after two royal staffers alleged they’d been bullied while working for her.Markle’s legal team denied any allegations of bullying — calling them a “calculated smear campaign.

Kate Middleton reportedly flouted a tradition that Queen Elizabeth II adhered to throughout her reign in an endearing interaction with a young admirer.