majesty queen Elizabeth: Last News

Catherine, Princess of Wales says it is "extraordinary" how long she and Prince William have been together. The 40-year-old royal first met His Royal Highness, 40, at the University of St Andrew's back in 2001 but the pair did not tie the knot until 2011 and she remarked how their children Prince George, nine, seven-year-old Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, four, are often surprised how "young" they look in old photographs, During her first engagement in Wales, Catherine was handed an old photo by a member of the public and remarked: "Oh my goodness, is that from our engagement? We always laugh about it because although we've been married for 11 years, we've been together for double that.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a heartfelt statement about how they all miss the late Queen on the first anniversary of her death. William and Kate, both 41, paid tribute to the Queen by posting pictures of the late monarch on Instagram, including one showing the Queen with her great-grandchildren at her beloved Balmoral, with a touching caption.The couple have joined a flurry of royal family members to make social media tributes to the late Queen, who was the longest-serving monarch in British royal history, on the poignant day.

When Sandro Farmhouse first barrelled onto our screens last year on the Great British Bake Off, he swiftly captured the hearts of the nation with his cheeky charm and masterful bakes. From show-stopping cakes to mouth watering biscuits, Sandro amazed the judges and viewers week after week with his intricate culinary masterpieces.

Police Scotland Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone is set to retire after five years in the role.

TV adventurer Bear Grylls has apologised after he was spotted looking "cheery" at the Queen's funeral. Bear, 48, who wore a black suit and tie to the service at Westminster Abbey, was snapped smiling and waving to someone off camera among the mourners during the solemn day on Monday.The wilderness survival TV star has taken to social media to explain why, while sharing a series of photos from the day. Bear told his 5.2 million followers on Instagram that he had seen a crew member from his show Running Wild and "didn't mean" to look so cheerful.

Princess Mary has been sent “profound apologies” after her invitation to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was revoked at the last minute. Denmark’s royal family had confirmed Princess Mary's attendance on September 13, saying: “HM The Queen and the Crown Prince Couple [will be] present at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.” But as Mary’s husband Prince Frederik and mother-in-law Queen Margrethe were seated inside Westminster Abbey on Monday, she was nowhere to be seen.

Queen's state funeral, with the TV star smiling and waving as he entered the building.The Chief Scout has taken to Instagram to apologise for his "cheery" appearance on what was a "very solemn day".Bear took to Instagram today to praise the Queen, as well as apologising to his 5.2 million followers.He was spotted waving as he arrived at the service, and has since revealed he had spotted a cameraman from his show Running Wild.Bear said, along with a picture of his sister, prior to the service: "Lovely to be with my sister Lara before the service..."And special to see our cameraman on running wild @mungothecameraman selected to film the entrance to the service."It was him that I was acknowledging when I waved."I'm so sorry if it looked cheery when it is such a solemn day. I didn't mean that."Bear is a Chief Scout while also a public face of the Scouts in the UK.Due to this, he was invited to the funeral to represent the organisation after being appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout aged 35 in 2009.He wrote in a separate Instagram post full of pictures from the sad day: "It’s a day we will never forget… a truly beautiful testament to our Nation’s Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth."Rest in Peace.

While the rest of the nation continues mourning for Her Majesty, one little boy from Worcester has been left especially devastated by her passing. Jack, 7, has autism, and it was his adoration for The Queen that saw his development and behaviour come on in leaps and bounds. He lives with his older sister Charlotte, 11, welder dad Steven, 38, and care assistant mum Melanie, 37.

Hibs have been handed a boost in their bid to finally give new striker Harry McKirdy his long-awaited full debut as the Englishman continues to count down the days until he can pull on a green shirt at Easter Road.

The Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Susan Haughey CBE has delivered a message of celebration to locals ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

It's opening delayed by a corruption scandal, sold off by the council, targeted by rioters, bought and sold by three different owners and facing fears of a slow death of the High Street - Salford Shopping Centre has not had it easy.

A shamed Lanarkshire GP who was found guilty of abusing at least 48 women under his care faces having his MBE removed by the Queen.

A Scots GP who was found guilty of abusing at least 48 women under his care faces having his MBE removed by the Queen.

She may have played her majesty Queen Elizabeth in The Crown but it seems that actress Olivia Colman has found herself in the true Kingdom at last.