Queen 'deeply' upset and had private 'despair' over royal divorces, expert claims

Prince William reportedly held emergency talks with senior aides following the backlash to his and Kate Middleton’s recent royal tour.The couple just completed an eight day tour around Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, but the visit wasn’t without controversy.The trip faced backlash against the royal visit from some who called on the couple to address the growing anti-monarchy sentiment in the three Caribbean countries. Although the three countries gained independence last century, they still officially have the Queen as head of state.

Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal tour to the Caribbean would have been a "roaring triumph" if Meghan Marke and Prince Harry had done it, claims a royal expert.The Cambridge's trip hasn't exactly gone smoothly, with anti-monarchy protests over the Royal Family's colonial past, and Belize and Jamaica announcing their intentions to become republics.There were also several gaffes, including poorly angled photographs will children behind fences and Kate appearing to be openly snubbed by Jamaican politician Lisa Hanna.However, according to journalist and author Tony Parsons, this wouldn't have been the case had the Sussexes made the trip. Writing in The Sun he said: "William and Kate did their very best.

She couldn’t hold back the giggles! Jessica Chastain was seen bursting into laughter as 2022 Oscars host Amy Schumer roasted Leonardo DiCaprio.

Queen's dwindling health and Prince William and Kate's recent blunders are leading the Royal Family into "dangerous times", a royal biographer says. Christopher Wilson claims the monarchy faces an uphill battle to remain as head of state following "several awkward moments" as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured the Caribbean.

The Queen has reportedly splashed out £62,000 on a golf buggy to help her get around Windsor Castle. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, who will "never panic or collapse", according to an expert, is said to have taken delivery of the luxury buggy two weeks ago and has already had a go at driving around in it.The buggy is said to be a four-seater called the "Queen Mobile" and comes with all-weather covers as well as a fridge and an infotainment screen.

Meghan Markle is unlikely to "get her hands on royal palaces" quipped Changing Rooms host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

The Duke of Cambridge openly spoke to the people of the Caribbean that the Royal Family “respects your decisions about your future” which could see the end of the Queen’s reign as head of state. Prince William, 39, was speaking at the Governor General’s Reception at the Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas on the penultimate day of his tour of the Caribbean with his wife Kate Middleton, 40. He said: “Next year, I know you are all looking forward to celebrating 50 years of independence – your Golden Anniversary.

Queen has asked Prince Charles to start looking at confidential state papers so he can take over quickly as King, according to a royal expert.

The writer was given the honour of a damehood last June during the Queen’s birthday honours. She will be made a dame for services to food, broadcasting and charity. Prue said she was given a very “polite letter” telling her she had been given a date in May. Explaining her feelings about the coat of arms, she said that she was “tempted” but is scared that she’ll think it to be a “ridiculous waste of money". Prue is currently on-screen alongside Paul Hollywood for a celebrity version of GBBO for Stand Up To Cancer. She said the celebrity version was a bit more relaxed as she could go and help the stars when they were doing something “which is just so wrong".Prue added that in the normal Bake Off you “couldn’t help them” but in Celebrity “you could go and help them a bit". The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer airs Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.

Queen “knows” Prince Philip would be “angry and disappointed” that Prince Harry is not attending his memorial service, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle have decided not to fly back to the UK for the thanksgiving event on Tuesday (March 29). He was originally planning to attend but pulled out over rows about his security in the UK.

The Queen finally gets to enjoy teapot shopping after pandemic delays.

Queen Elizabeth II has been keeping a low profile after facing a series of health setbacks in the past few months, including testing positive for COVID, the 95-year-old British monarch stepped out this week for an official engagement at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty viewed a selection of artifacts from Halcyon Days, commemorating the luxury brand's 70th anniversary at the White Drawing Room in Windsor Castle. While wearing a white flower-printed dress, black shoes, and holding a walking stick, the queen studied the hand-decorated archive enamelware from the 1950s to present day. She also watched demonstrations of traditional methods of enamel decoration and gilding by hand from master artisans Susan Shakespeare and Susan Jones. While Queen Elizabeth has been cutting her duties and appearances back significantly in recent months, it's still a big year for her.

Prince Harry at the Royal Variety Show in 2015.The comedian, 33, aimed several jibes at the Duke of Sussex during his performance at the time.The stand-up comic has now made another jibe at The London Palladium as part of his How To Survive The Summer Holidays tour alongside his mum Hilary Whitehall, 59, and dad Michael Whitehall, 81, on March 23.The trio entertained fans with their stage antics as Jack interviewed his parents.As they recall various anecdotes of their lives, the film actor recalled an awkward royal moment.Jack reportedly joked that he had been "banned" after taking a cheeky swipe at Prince HarryMichael referenced Meghan Markle's recent book, The Bench, which he suggested had "changed his life".He then claimed that Jack had been "banned" from seeing his friend Harry during their standup routine.But the comic suggested that it was his joke at The Royal Variety show which got him snubbed.“I think I have been banned because I called him 'Ginger Nuts’ at the Royal Variety," Jack replied, according to The Sun.The comic referred to his appearance at The Royal Variety Performance in 2015 and viewers may recall the various swipes made towards Prince Harry.The comedian joked about the royal running the country, to his time in the British Army before he went on to explain why the public adores the young royal so much."Now you have done some incredible things of course; all the work you've done for charity and you've served your country with distinction in the British army," Jack mused."But most importantly, when we look at you, we know that if you were one of our friends, you would be one of the lads."'They called it a tumour' Jasmine Harman addresses family struggles[LATEST]Brendan Cole hits out at Strictly for

Prince Harry may follow Meghan Markle by “going solo” and releasing a podcast of his own, a royal commentator has claimed.The Duchess of Sussex released a teaser trailer yesterday (March 24) for her new podcast series, announcing that it will be called Archetypes and entail conversations with women.In a short clip, Meghan says the podcast will “investigate the labels that try to hold women back, and feature conversations with women and experts about how these typecasts shape narratives”. In the press release and teaser announced by the former actress, there was no mention of Prince Harry, despite the couple having signed up to a Spotify deal together under their Archewell banner.

Meghan Markle would have been “hit very hard” by her mum’s decision to return to Los Angeles after the birth of her first grandchild, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, claims a royal expert.Meghan and Harry stepped down from their roles as senior royals the year after Archie was born, but prior to that they were living in Frogmore Cottage on the royal estate in Windsor.Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, stayed at Frogmore for two weeks after Archie was born and is is believed to played a crucial role in helping her daughter and son-in-law adjust to parenthood.“Doria was very supportive,” said royal expert Ashley Pearson, “but, of course, she had to go home, so I think Doria’s absence would have hit Meghan very hard.” It was after her mum’s departure, says royal commentator Emily Andrews that Meghan started to feel “trapped” and “misunderstood” – feelings which ultimately led to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announcing that they were stepping back as senior members of the Royal Family. A few months later, in October 2019 Meghan revealed her heartbreak in the documentary Harry and Meghan: An African Journey: ”I've said for a long time to H… that's what I call him … it's not enough to just survive something, right?"That's not the point of life.

The Queen has been pictured finding her balance with a walking stick as she carried out a royal engagement on 23 March.The monarch, 95, was all smiles as she donned a bright white dress with a green and pink floral pattern embroidered over it as she welcomed Dr Peter Harper and Pamela Harper from British craftwork company, Halcyon Days. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who recently launched a washing up liquid, wore a pair of velvet shoes for the event alongside a black handbag over shoulder.

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee is just around the corner but the jury's still out on if both of her grandsons will be in attendance. A source tells ET that despite a report that Prince William banned Prince Harry from his birthday, there have been no engagements where Harry has been «banned.» He hasn't been banned from celebrating his grandmother at her Platinum Jubilee in June either — which will mark 70 years of service for the queen, 95, who ascended the throne in 1952 at the age of 25.In fact, it's quite the opposite, with the source sharing that Harry was invited to Prince Philip's service of thanksgiving next week even though he has indicated he won’t be attending.The judicial case related to Harry's security, in which he's seeking hire and pay for private security for him and his family in the U.K., has not been resolved and is still under review, which might be why he's choosing not to attend a few events in his home country, despite his plans to attend the Invictus Games in The Hague in the Netherlands next month.ET royal expert Katie Nicholl said Harry's absence raises questions about his relationship with his family.«This, has of course, raised questions about relationships with his family and even with the queen, who he was once so close to. We know that Prince Harry was totally able to come over to the United Kingdom, he obviously feels he can't because of the security situation with his family,» Nicholl shared.

Meghan Markle fans have hit out after the Duchess of Sussex was blamed for Kate Middleton and Prince William's "failed tour" of Jamaica.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are midway through a week-long tour that sees them visit Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas. The royal couple's visit has received a mixed reception, including protests outside the British High Commission by republicans demanding slavery reparations from the UK and the Royal Family.

Ever since her hospitalization, fans have wondered what Queen Elizabeth’s Prince Philip memorial plans are looking like today. Is she still planning to attend her late husband’s service?

Prince William expressed “profound sorrow” for the role Britain played in the horrific slave trade.

For most of us, the closest we’ll get to the Queen is a quick glimpse on TV or from afar at a public event. But for world leaders and famous folk, handshakes and conversation is on the cards - how exciting! There’s plenty of royal rules to follow when you meet the monarch, from bowing and curtseying to saying ‘ma’am’ like ‘ham’ and never showing her your back. But what if you do something wrong? On the odd occasion, Her Majesty has shown her famous disapproving ‘look’ - but it’s not what you think.