Queen Elizabeth Ii: Last News

At 3pm on 25 December, millions of us will sit down in front of the television to watch King Charles deliver his third Christmas Day address to the nation. It is one of the biggest rituals of the season, and he follows in the footsteps of the late Queen Elizabeth, who gave 69 Christmas messages during her long reign.

From travelling the world to living in palaces, it would be hard to argue that being a member of the royal family didn't come without its perks. But alongside these benefits comes a long list of rules that members of the family must remember and comply with. In terms of fashion and beauty, there are ample style regulations put in place that must be followed at all times.This includes things from no bright nail varnish to female royals not being allowed to take their coats off while in public - no matter the temperature.

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.

The Royal Family are known for their funny trend of buying one another comical gifts at Christmas time - but the late Queen did often use a different method to do her shopping, according to one former royal insider. When it comes to buying gifts for the people who have everything, what do you choose? Despite it likely being a challenge, only the best would do for Queen Elizabeth's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

opted to break tradition last year by writing the speech himself, has prerecorded his festive broadcast in a different location to that of previous years.The royal family’s official Instagram account shared a photo of Charles from his speech, which was filmed at the Fitzrovia Chapel in London.The king’s decision to film the holiday speech there marks the first time the location has been changed since 2006, after which, the speech was always recorded on the royal estate. The late Queen Elizabeth II previously delivered her festive messages from either Southwark Cathedral, Windsor Castle, or the Sandringham Estate.The location change is said to be symbolic for Charles, who has faced a difficult year following his cancer diagnosis in February.“Formerly the chapel of Middlesex Hospital, it is now a space for quiet reflection, discovery and celebration, connecting diverse communities from all faiths or none,” the royal family’s social media post read.What’s more, Charles’ late grandfather, King George VI, “laid the foundation stone of the building” in 1928, making it doubly special.The chapel, described as “a place of solace, prayer and rest for staff and patients,” features a gold-leaf ceiling that boasts more than 500 stars and 40 types of marble.In addition, the Christmas tree featured in the address was donated by a British cancer charity.Every year, the festive broadcast is played via TV and radio on Christmas Day at 3 p.m.

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.

Over the years, the Royal Family have introduced many customs which have gone on to become popular traditions. One of the most famous of these is the Christmas tree which is thought to have first seen in the UK thanks to King George III's wife, Queen Charlotte.

King Charles has chosen to shake things up this year by not filming his traditional Christmas message at a royal estate, marking a significant departure from tradition.The 76 year old monarch recorded his speech at the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former hospital chapel in Pearson Square, central London, nearly two weeks ago, as reported by the Telegraph.The choice of location seems to hold two very touching meanings, one reflecting his deeply rooted Christian beliefs and the other acknowledging the health challenges he and others have faced this year. It's believed that this year, the King will choose to reflect on international, national and personal challenges and how they can be overcome by communities supporting each other.

A moment from Christmas in 2019 was said to have convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that the "entire institution" was against them during their time working in the Royal Family due to an "unspoken code". While there were a number of causes which ultimately contributed to their departure, it has been said that one key moment was the "final straw" and "tipped them over the edge" to step back from their roles within The Firm.

Among the nation's favourite Christmas films are classics such as Home Alone, Love Actually, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf and A Christmas Carol - but it would seem that Queen Elizabeth's favourite festive flick was far from traditional. It was revealed by one of the lead actors himself that the monarch used to sit down every year with her grandchildren to watch the film.

Prince Andrew is reportedly shunning his responsibility to care for the corgis inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while being embroiled in a scandal involving links with an alleged Chinese spy. Despite facing intense scrutiny, a statement from his office claimed that he had "ceased all contact" with the man in question, known as H6, upon initial concerns.The Duke of York's entanglement in this controversy has left members of the Royal Family seething, and it appears to be weighing heavily on him, so much so that he hasn't found the energy to walk his two cherished corgis—a task he usually performed with enthusiasm.

Prince Andrew is reportedly “sulking” and “refusing” to walk the two corgis he inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he faces a scandal over his connections to an alleged Chinese spy. The disgraced duke, 64, has resorted to delegating the dog duties to “flunkies,” according to The Sun, rather than exercise the pets himself on the grounds of Royal Lodge, the massive Windsor estate his brother King Charles III has tried — and thus far failed — to evict him from.“He’s so down and demoralized he hasn’t even been able to get himself motivated to take the dogs for a walk,” an insider allegedly told The Sun.“He used to do it regularly but recently he can’t even bring himself to go out.”The Duke of York shares custody of the dogs with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 65.

her son-in-law Thomas Kingston’s shocking suicide.The husband of Princess Michael’s daughter, Lady Gabriella Windsor, died on Feb. 25 at the age of 45. A gun was found next to his body, which was discovered at his parents’ home in the Cotswolds.

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.

Every Christmas, each royal residence receives a glamorous glow-up. Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh are the focuses for the festive transformations and the complex preparations are overseen by a vast ‘bling’ squad, involving florists, exhibition staff and curators from the Royal Collection Trust (RCT).The number of trees used varies from year to year but one thing never changes: the challenges faced by the project team. Sally Goodsir, senior curator of decorative arts, and Hannah Belcher, senior exhibition project co-ordinator, exclusively reveal the secrets to putting on a decadent display fit for a King.

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.

There’s no doubt that 2024 has turned out to be a difficult and emotional year for the royals, and the shock cancer diagnosis received by both King Charles and the Princess of Wales would have been deeply distressing for the late Queen Elizabeth. “It was a double whammy of bad news affecting two of those closest to her, so it would have upset her terribly had she still been alive,” royal commentator Duncan Larcombe tells OK!. “But I think she would have been extremely proud of how they’ve both handled things.The Queen always had that ‘keep calm and carry on’ work ethic, and we’ve really seen that continue with the King.

People, King Charles, 76, was driven from Buckingham Place to Horse Guards Parade where the national anthem “God Save The King” played upon his arrival.Queen Camilla, 77, was forced to miss the event since she’s recovering from a chest infection. However, she’s expected to be at the lunch and the viewing of the gifts later today.Meanwhile, Middleton, 42, attended Tuesday’s festivities — which marked her first state visit since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year — in a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen burgundy coat and a matching hat to honor the color of the Qatar flag.

who passed away in September 2022 at the age of 96, got the shove while dressed in full royal regalia — “crowns, gowns, everything” — according to Reverend Richard Coles, a British former pop star-turned-writer, radio host and priest.Coles, 62, is currently competing on the UK reality TV series, “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” The show recently posted a clip of the former Communards artist telling his fellow contestants the hilarious tale about Queen Elizabeth.“I heard a great story about the late Queen,” Coles said in the video. “It was a State Opening of Parliament, so she got all robed up and everything to go into the chamber.

The Prince and Princess of Wales announced their engagement during a photo call at Clarence House 14 years ago on November 16, 2010. It emerged that Prince William had asked the all important question a few weeks earlier during a private holiday to Kenya - but he chose to stray from convention in a surprising way. During their engagement interview with journalist Tom Bradby, the couple were asked many questions and one answer revealed that Prince William had broken a major tradition when he proposed.The Prince was asked if he had spoken to Michael Middleton before he asked for his daughter's hand in marriage.

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.