Queen Elizabeth wrote to pen pal who was born on the same day as her for 70 years

READ MORE: Royals fans fume that first snap of King Charles with monarch's red box is 'staged' Katie Nicholl, author of The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown, believes the pain of losing her lifelong partner had a profound effect on Her Majesty in the months to come and feels it eventually took its toll before her death at Balmoral aged 96. "I think she ultimately died of a broken heart really," Nicholl said on Entertainment Tonight.

Elizabeth II's death at 96, hit her "harder" than she thought as she spoke to Express.co.uk.The TV personality said during the Covid pandemic her speeches were "positive" in a "very strange time".The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral on September 8, after 70 years on the throne, making her Britain's longest reigning monarch.Speaking about the sad death, Lizzie said: "It hit me harder than I thought. My youngest was with me and he was in tears as well."I was just so pleased to see all the young people lining the streets and I think it has really affected some more than they thought it would."Or maybe it has just reminded people of a loss in their own family because she was really the nation's granny.

Queen Elizabeth’s name has been inscribed on a black marble slab alongside those of her husband Prince Philip’s and her parents to mark the monarch’s final resting place. The first photograph of the simple memorial was passed to the Mail Online by a member of the public who took it inside the King George VI memorial chapel. A previous image of the black Belgian marble from 2002 only showed gold lettering for George VI and the Queen Mother along with the dates of their birth and deaths.

King Charles looked regal carrying out official duties in his new role as King following the death of the Queen earlier this month. A new photograph has been released by Buckingham Palace, showing the new King, 73, pictured with his red box for the first time. Charles looked ready for business in a blue pinstriped suit as he assessed the red box of official papers whilst sat in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace.

King Charles III has paid a moving tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a new official photograph released by Buckingham Palace.The new King, 73, was pictured with his red box for the first time as he carried out his official duties dealing with papers from government ministers in the UK and the realms, as well as Commonwealth representatives. Charles can be seen looking at the red box containing the papers as he donned a blue pinstripe suit, but in the background a subtle nod to his late mother can be seen.

Prince Harry made sure his family knew who his priority was while in the UK for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles is said to have "first choice" over the clothes and jewels of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen, who passed away at the age of 96, is said to have bequeathed the majority of her jewels and attires to the Royal Family, with Kate Middleton set to receive the bulk of these items.

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Prince Harry reportedly turned down a dinner invite with his father King Charles and brother Prince William at Balmoral after his wife Meghan was banned from joining the family on the day the Queen died.The Duke of Sussex had insisted that his wife join him for the emotional journey to Scotland, but Charles intervened and said it was “not appropriate”, sources claim. Rather than an outright snub, it is believed that Charles felt saying goodbye to The Queen should be restricted only to close family members, with Kate, the Princess of Wales also excluded.

Queen Consort Camilla is expected to get first choice of items from Elizabeth II's clothes and jewellery collection – but Kate Middleton is tipped to receive "the lion's share". Royal experts say it would have been long decided who gets what, but as future queen consort, the Princess of Wales, 40, will get the most.

During his first address to the United Kingdom as monarch on Friday 9 September, King Charles reflected on how the death of Queen Elizabeth II would change the royal family. After becoming King immediately upon the death of his beloved mother, 73 year old Charles had to give up a number of his titles including that of the Prince of Wales, which he was given when he was just nine years old.

Prince William often feels "caught out" by his grief for Queen Elizabeth. The 40-year-old royal became first in line to the throne the moment his grandmother passed away on September 8 at the age of 96 following a record-breaking 70-year reign and his father King Charles became the new monarch but explained in his first public engagement since the funeral of Her Late Majesty that it is "comforting" that so many people care. He said: "If you flip it on its head, it is always very comforting that so many people care.

Queen Elizabeth is "missed" by her corgis. The late monarch - who passed away at the age of 96 on September 8 after a record-breaking reign of 70 years - bred 10 generations of the dog breed from being given a Pembroke Corgi named Susan at the age of 18 and now former trainer Dr. Roger Mugford has explained that the surviving pair, named Sandy and Muick, will be aware of her death as they go into the full-time care of her second son.

It sounds like even Queen Elizabeth II had become fed up with the royal family drama.

Sharon Osbourne, 69, has admitted she got emotional during the Queen's state funeral held on September 19, especially after seeing Prince Harry.The Talk host admitted it was touching to see the Duke of Sussex back in England after he and his wife Meghan Markle quit royal duties in 2020.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have embarked on a new life in Montecito, California with son Archie, three, and one-year-old daughter Lilibet.The nation bid a final farewell to Britain and the Commonwealth's longest reigning monarch, who died on September 8.People lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the procession — the small, thoughtful details, like the Queens's corgis and horse waiting for her casket at Windsor Castle, were "magnificent", said Sharon but still emotional for the presenter.Ozzy Osbourne's wife — who gave commentary to Fox News during the funeral broadcast - reacted to Harry and Megan reunited with the rest of the royals.In a new interview, she admitted feeling "sad" for the Duke of Sussex."I felt really, really sad for Harry when he came back," she admitted to Yahoo! Entertainment."And I felt sad, sad for the country because it's — it's where he belongs.To see him walking with his father and his brother, I just felt very, very sad."Sharon went on to share her hopes for the brothers in the future hoping their recent facetime could lead to a reconciliation."I think it would be amazing," she added.

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A royal source has dubbed King Charles a “stickler for tradition” and said he will most likely maintain traditions like the Royal piper. As a new monarch takes the throne, it’s only natural for them to revise royal traditions and implement new practices of their own. One such tradition is the Royal piper, or as it is sometimes referred to, Piper to the Sovereign.