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Inspector Morse star Tony Mathew died 'unexpectedly after an operation' in 2023.The inquest into the star's death ended on Thursday, with Coroner Sarah Clarke revealing clinicians were "perplexed" by the actor's sudden passing. The inquest revealed Tony suffered an abdominal bleed, known as an intraperitoneal haemorrhage. He went in for an "uneventful" elective stoma reversal in December of 2023 at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Kent.

Princess Anne, known for her love of horses just like her late mother, Queen Elizabeth, made an appearance at the Aintree racecourse for the first day of the Grand National. She was spotted in a navy maxi coat she's worn before, paired with knee-high suede boots that are reminiscent of her daughter Zara Tindall's signature style.

four-row pearl choker with a diamond clasp necklace that belonged to Queen Elizabeth that she donned to the monarch’s funeral in September 2022.Buckingham Palace confirmed last week that Middleton was set to attend the 2025 Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration, which marks the royal family’s first major event of the year. This year’s theme is “Together We Thrive” and 2,000 guests will come together to commemorate “the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family,” read a statement.Middleton missed last year’s commemoration, held on March 11, 2024, because of health reasons.At the time, Middleton hadn’t yet announced that she was diagnosed with cancer after she underwent abdominal surgery, though questions swirled about her condition following the release of a doctored photograph on UK Mother’s Day.Middleton eventually confirmed she had cancer in a video message on March 22.Following her diagnosis, she mostly stayed out of the spotlight while she was going through chemo last year.

King Charles had an endearing nickname for Meghan Markle while she was a working royal, before he ascended the throne.

Prince Andrew exchanged friendly chat with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after the date he said he had broken off contact with his former friend, according to court documents freshly revealed.

The Television Academy is implementing some changes to their rules ahead of the 2025 Emmys awards ceremony later this year.

ongoing bitter feud with King Charles over the estate, it appears as though Fergie was unwilling to answer any questions regarding her living situation, according to royal correspondent Richard Mineards.Mineards, who writes for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s local paper the Montecito Journal, revealed that Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice’s mom recently appeared on US TV to discuss the royals.“While other hacks were peppering her with inane questions, I asked Fergie, given her new contract, if she would at last be moving out of Royal Lodge, the Queen Mother’s former home near Windsor Castle, having said previously she couldn’t afford to run any of the homes offered her by her mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth,” Mineards wrote in his latest column.“She was clearly not amused by my query and walked out of the room.”Mineards added that Lord Piers Wedgwood “said I had asked a perfectly reasonable question given her new contract,” which is rumored to sit at $620,000.Later that day, Ferguson reportedly “darted to the other side of the room” after spotting Mineards at a charity fund-raiser hosted by Fergie and James Ogilvy.“James noticed and asked me what had happened. I explained the lunchtime walkout and he rolled his eyes,” Mineards added.Ferguson’s ex Andrew, whom she divorced in 1996 after 10 years of marriage, has been locked in a bitter battle over the royal residence with the king in recent years.The feud kick-started years ago, after the duke was linked to disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein, and the duo have been at odds even more so in the last year.Charles had been desperately trying to evict Andrew from the sprawling estate and into a smaller property.

The tussle for Royal Lodge was a major feature in the news throughout 2024 as King Charles tried to convince Prince Andrew to vacate the grace-and-favour residence.

After losing her own mother, Mary, when she was 40, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s unique bond with the late Queen Elizabeth was something she cherished very deeply. “With the exception of her daughter Anne, the Queen was closer to Sophie than any of the other royal women,” says biographer Ingrid Seward.

Queen Camilla was once spotted making a brief, pointed remark to Kate Middleton about Princess Charlotte.This unusual moment of tension occurred during Queen Elizabeth's funeral and committal service on September 19, 2022, when Queen Camilla gave a curt instruction to Kate.The incident, noticed by keen observers and interpreted by a lip-reading expert, happened as young royals Prince George and Princess Charlotte seemed to have a small sibling disagreement during the serious event. Lip-reader Jeremy Freeman revealed that Prince George appeared to be trying to pinch his sister, causing Princess Charlotte to turn around and shout: "Ow!" This elicited a disapproving response from their grandmother, Queen Camilla, who gestured at Princess Charlotte and reportedly whispered to Kate: "Take her." The interaction didn't escape the attention of those watching the live broadcast.

King Charles is reportedly "frustrated with Prince Andrew" over the Duke of York's financial affairs, a Royal expert has claimed. Despite questions about his income sources, Andrew secured his stay at the Royal Lodge in November, and it remains uncertain if he has informed the King about his financial situation.

The Royal Family traditionally gathers at Sandringham each year to celebrate Christmas, but it may not be as grand as one might imagine. The Firm joins King Charles at his Norfolk estate, a tradition upheld from the time of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth.

A Royal expert has suggested that Prince Andrew might never join the Christmas dinner at Sandringham again following the Chinese spy scandal.The Duke of York, who is 64, had an invitation to the Royal Family's festive gathering but chose to stay away after an associate was alleged to be a Chinese spy. Speaking to The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, biographer Andrew Lownie remarked: "I don't think he's going to go to Sandringham ever again." He mentioned that it's crucial for the Royals to keep their distance from the embattled Duke to prevent further embarrassment.

With Christmas around the corner, you may not realize that Queen Elizabeth broke royal protocol back in 2006 when she invited Kate Middleton to join the royal family for their annual Christmas lunch at Sandringham.

Disgraced Scots football starlet Ciaran Dickson has been allegedly brutally battered in prison while serving his sentence over a drunken hit-and-run death. The 22-year-old, who is also a convicted domestic abuser, was caged earlier this year over the death of talented teenager Aidan Pilkington in Glasgow.

Kate Middleton and Prince William, along with other members of the Royal Family, adhere to a unique tradition that sees them dining separately on Christmas Day.

. has always been a fan of the luxe shade, and on the occasion of her return to public engagements after that kept her out of the spotlight for the better part of the year, she decided to sport it in a head-to-toe look.The occasion for her ensemble was a visit to London by the Emir of Quatar, Tamim bin Al Thani, and his wife, Jewaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani.

From planting vegetables as a child alongside his sister, Princess Anne, to his magnificent reinvention of Highgrove, our green-fingered monarch has been a lifelong pioneer of gardening. “As I get older, all I really long for is to plant trees.” So said our King, back in 2018, as he mused on how – had he not been born into arguably the world’s most famous family – he would choose to spend his twilight years. Sadly, a gruelling schedule of royal duties means King Charles isn’t free to while away his days digging holes and stuffing them with saplings, but indulging his green fingers is still a key part of the monarch’s day-to-day life.

Tom Parker Bowles, Queen Camilla's son, has given a glimpse into the daily life of his mother and King Charles.

Prince Andrew has made a bold move regarding his residence at the Royal Lodge, choosing to defy King Charles' pressure to leave.

Carol Vorderman has slammed King Charles and Prince William's earnings as "grubby" and "shocking". The current Monarch and his son are the proprietors of an extensive property empire through their roles as sovereign and Prince of Wales.