Pub creates huge throne out of carvery food to honour Queen for her Platinum Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II won’t let anyone exploit her — especially not her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle!

Contradicting claims over an alleged picture request have gone viral since the California-based couple introduced baby Lilibet, 1, to the Queen for the first time last Wednesday, after jetting to the UK to partake in Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Reports from multiple other outlets claim Harry, 37, and Markle, 40, wanted their personal photographer to take happy snaps of the Queen and 1-year-old Lilibet — but were shut down. According to one anonymous source, they were told: “No chance.

The Queen reportedly banned cameras from capturing her first meeting with great-granddaughter Lilibet. On Monday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a brand new official picture of their baby daughter Lilibet as they reflected on the little girl's first birthday. And it has now been revealed that the 96 year old monarch met the adorable youngster for the first time on Thursday - the first day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Meghan Markle made a brief return to the royal fold at the weekend as she and Prince Harry attended the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral.All eyes were on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, not least those of the legions of body language experts and lip-readers who studied the couple’s every move for clues about their current relationship with the Royal Family.One expert, Jesús Enrique Rosas, better known as The Body Language Guy, detected a few signs of nerves as the former Suits actress prepared to face her husband’s family for the first time in more than two years.Jesús told the Express: “When I was checking the footage, I noticed everyone was mentioning Meghan fixing her collar and it was always the left side…something has to be said about pacifying gestures."Pacifying gestures, he explains, are tiny unconscious movements that we make to calm ourselves when we’re nervous or stressed.Jesús added: "Pacifying gestures can be fixing our clothes or touching our faces, or in the case of Harry, touching his [wedding] ring.“This is a way to vent stress and it actually works, that’s why we do it.“But at the same time, we are telling the world we are nervous.“In the case of clothing, maybe the fit isn’t right and we feel a bit uncomfortable, but for any fitting adjustments, we usually pull - pull sleeves, skirts.“But this was a very deliberate move for her [Meghan] to touch her collar flap, she’s not really adjusting any fitting.”The Dior Spring 2022 Haute Couture ensemble Meghan had chosen for the occasion is unlikely to have effected her badly, so her constant adjustments are more likely to be an unconscious revelation of her state of mind than any reflection on the clothes

Prince Harry and Prince William once taught The Queen Mother how to do an Ali G impression — and she surprised everyone by nailing it.The royal, who outlived husband George VI by fifty years to reach the ripe old age of 102, reportedly found the Sacha Baron-Cohen show hugely entertaining after being introduced to it by her two great-grandsons.The mischievous brothers even taught her how to do the iconic 'respec' hand flick gesture, which she reportedly mastered after only a few attempts.In an interview given shortly after her death in 2002 the pair revealed how the unlikely cultural crossover came about, telling The Telegraph: "It was two or three Christmases ago and we were sitting down watching Ali G on television."We were laughing when she came in. She couldn't understand what was going on, so we explained.

Prince Harry was snubbed when he tried to meet with his brother Prince William during the Platinum Jubilee, according to reports.The 'olive branch' move by the Duke of Sussex, 37, took place while he visited the UK for the four-day celebration of the Queen's 70 years on the throne.Since leaving for the US in early 2020 Harry has reportedly had a strained relationship with his elder sibling, despite the pair being close when they were young.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did extend an invite to the Royal Family for daughter Lilibet special day — but their plans clashed with the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, a royal expert has disclosed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex held their own small do on Saturday (June 4) at Windsor’s Frogmore Cottage to celebrate their daughter's first birthday meaning they missed the Platinum Party at the Palace.It was reported that Lilibet's cousins, Zara Tindall's children Mia, Lena and Lucas, were invited to attend, as well as Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly’s daughters.No formal entertainment is understood to have taken place, with kids treated to picnic-style snacks, a birthday cake, fun games and balloons.Royal expert Kinsey Schofield has now exclusively revealed to the Daily Star that the busy schedules of senior royals over the four-day weekend prevented them from turning up.The founder of To Di For Daily said: "It is my understanding that the royal family was invited to Lili’s birthday, however, they have had these Jubilee plans in the books for months if not years. "Prince William can tell you what he is doing on this day one year from now, his diary is so organised.

Queen reportedly blocked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from taking photos of the moment she met Lilibet for the first time, according to reports.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took their two young children to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee last week, although neither child was seen at any events.Her Majesty is believed to have seen her great-granddaughter — who is named in tribute to a moniker that was given to herself as a child — while they made there rare visit back to Harry's home country.But one inside source claims the 96-year-old monarch made it very clear that this would be a strictly private occasion with no pictures allowed.This reportedly followed worries from Palace officials that the couple would seek to pass on any photographs to their friends in the US media.They told The Sun: “Harry and Meghan wanted their photographer to capture the moment Lilibet met the Queen. But they were told no chance.

Prince Louis definitely stole the show during Queen Elizabeth‘s Platinum Jubilee!

Ouch. Prince Harry and Prince William barely acknowledged each other at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The brothers reunited after Harry returned to England for the 70th anniversary of their grandmother’s service.

Meghan Markle was spotted giving Prince Harry words of reassurance during the thanksgiving service for his grandmother's 70-year reign, according to a lip reader.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kept a low profile during the four-day celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee following a public feud with the royal family since they stepped down from their roles in 2020.But the 50-minute long thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral, London was the only time the couple were seen in public alongside the rest of the Royal Family. During the ceremony, a lip reader claims to have spotted Meghan reassuring Harry by saying: "Yeah, will be fine."It is unclear what Harry had said before that as they had a conversation in the second row - just metres away from his older brother, Prince William, Kate Middleton and his father Prince Charles, who was sitting with his wife Camilla.It is believed that arrangements were made to keep the royal brothers, Harry and William seated apart during the ceremony to prevent them from coming face-to-face as the pair have had a frosty relationship since the infamous Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at St Paul's Cathedral for the Service of Thanksgiving on Friday.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William and Kate Middleton among other members of the royal family as they marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.It marks the first time the family has returned to British soil with their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, three, and daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, one, since they stepped down from royal duties in 2020.Fern Britton took to Twitter and shared her dismay after she took aim at the Prince of Wales.The former This Morning presenter claimed she thought it "troubling" the Sussexes were sat apart from the working royals.Meghan and Harry spent a few minutes chatting to the senior cleric before entering the cathedral and taking their seats in the second row from the front, while Prince Charles and Prince William sat on the other side.In view of her 113,000 followers, Fern penned: "I understand all the protocols and ‘soft diplomacy’ employed by the Royal Family, but for the #POW [Prince of Wales] to allow Harry and Meghan to be so obviously segregated is troubling."A father should have the b***s to sit as a family with his two children."Her tweet sparked division as social media users flocked to comment on the post.@stellabranch tweeted: "I thought it was totally right for them to be sat with Eugenie and Beatrice and their partners.Secondary Royals."@BabsRambow commented: "They don't want to be working royals any more so they were seated with the rest of the non working royals.They don't want the responsibilities, they are not entitled to the perks."@JennyBarr10 wrote: "I wish them well but think they have chosen a

Royal introductions! Queen Elizabeth II met Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s daughter, Lilibet, for the first time during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Us Weekly confirms.

Prince Charles hopes everyone will continue to get along after the Platinum Jubilee celebrations come to an end.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘unlikely’ to move back to the UK, according to an expert. Royal expert Russell Myers appeared on ITV’s Lorraine on Monday to discuss the events of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years of the Monarch’s service.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry reportedly left the UK before the end of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.The Queen's, 96, Platinum Jubilee, which honoured her 70 years of service, was celebrated by the country over the weekend and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex jetted from the US to the UK for the occasion. But, it's now been reported Meghan, 40, and Prince Harry, 37, were flying back to America with their children Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, three, and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, one, during the time of the Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 5 June.

Dame Deborah James has hit back at criticism after many felt offended by a joke she made about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. 'Bowelbabe' Deborah, 40, is sadly dying of bowel cancer after announcing back in May that her body “isn’t playing ball” anymore.

The royal family is looking more dapper than ever! Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank brought their 1-year-old son, August, to help celebrate the Platinum Jubilee on Sunday.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank brought their 1-year-old son, August, to help celebrate the Platinum Jubilee on Sunday. Marking the young royal's first public appearance, August was wearing a light blue sweater with England's Union Jack flag emblazoned on the front. Before today, August had not been photographed in public, the only photos of the royal were those released on his mother's Instagram.The Queen's great-grandson, whose full name is August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, was sitting in the royal box with his parents for the Platinum Jubilee pageant, which is the last event of the Jubilee weekend. August is Princess Eugenie and Jack's first child together after getting married in 2018. Princess Eugenie is the daughter of Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew.

Queen Elizabeth made a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday, marking the official end of the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 96-year-old monarch was dressed in a green coat with a matching hat as she surprised the crowd.The royal -- who has not been spotted out in person since Thursday -- held on to a cane as she smiled and waved to the crowd. Her Majesty was joined on the balcony by her son, Prince Charles, daughter-in-law, Camila, Duchess of Cornwall, and her grandson, Prince William, his wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Lizzie Cundy was asked to leave the set of TalkTV by presenter James Whale after interrupting an interview to rip up a mask of Meghan Markle 's face TalkTV turned to chaos as Lizzie Cundy interrupted James Whale's segment to rip up a mask of Meghan Markle's face live on air.She and Su Pollard had been singing Land of Hope and Glory when it was gatecrashed by a man wearing a Meghan Markle face mask.As James shared his annoyance at the prank, Lizzie then walked over and took the mask off to rip it up.The host looked up in shock as he asked: "No, what are you doing?" and he saw Lizzie rip up the mask, shouted: "Out, both of you out!"Lizzie then walked off set as James returned to his seat and looked at the camera and said: "I'm so sorry and embarrassed Your Majesty."I will not allow them back on again, this is Talk television and the James Whale show."Viewers rushed to social media to share their shock at the incident, with one posting: "What a farce."Another added: "I hear TalkTV is really struggling. I can’t understand why."Lizzie recently shared her thoughts on Meghan and her husband Prince Harry's return to the UK to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.