Queen ‘in wheelchair’ as palace arrange military-style operation for Philip’s memorial

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be tinged with sadness this year as our monarch remembers her late husband, Prince Philip. 2022 also marks two decades since the loss of her younger sister Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother, who died aged 101. It’s a year of reflection for Her Majesty, who’s also faced ill health and mobility issues - not to mention Prince Andrew’s sexual abuse lawsuit - but she’s stayed strong and will never ‘panic or collapse’, according to one royal expert.

Kate Middleton is clearly channeling her inner future queen in Jamaica! The 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge continued to impress with her fashion while on a royal tour of the Caribbean with her husband, Prince William, on Wednesday. At a dinner hosted by the Governor General of Jamaica Patrick Allen in King's House, Kate wore a sparkling, off-the-shoulder kelly green Jenny Packham gown and emerald jewelry loaned to her from Queen Elizabeth II herself. Pinned to her dress were the Royal Family Order and the GCVO Star. William went for a traditional look in a black tuxedo. Amid ongoing protests surrounding the royals' visit and outspoken coalitions seeking to make Jamaica a republic and to remove the queen as the head of state, William gave a speech at the dinner, condemning Britain's role in slavery in Jamaica. «I strongly agree with my father, The Prince of Wales, who said in Barbados last year that the appalling atrocity of slavery forever stains our history,» William said of his father, Prince Charles.

Kate Middleton dazzled in a green dress and she and Prince William attended another evening reception on their Caribbean tour.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were attending a state dinner at the home of Jamaica’s Governor General in Kingston. Kate, 40, wore a stunning emerald green off the shoulder gown by Jenny Packham for the event as well as royal jewels borrowed from the Queen – including emerald and diamond earrings, a simple bracelet and her Royal Family Order and GVCO star. The Duchess wore her hair in a stylish updo and kept her make-up simple, as part of a look that was very different to the trouser suit she wore to meet Jamaica’s prime minister elsewhere on the couple’s trip.

Prince Philip was reportedly “spitting blood” after finding out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans to leave the royal family, a royal author has claimed.The late Duke of Edinburgh allegedly also further told an aide “we were wrong about her all along” and was said to be furious over the fact the couple made the announcement before informing senior royals first. According to author Christopher Anderson, the late Duke went straight to the Queen to express his “anger”.

Since the death of Prince Philip, Her Majesty the Queen has spent much of her time inside the peaceful walls of Windsor Castle. Our monarch’s absence from this month’s Commonwealth Service sparked worry among royal followers, and one insider claims she’s spending much more time in a wheelchair behind closed doors.The Queen has vowed to be devoted in service, but what does her daily life look like out of the public eye? According to Robert Hardman, author of Queen of our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II, she’s enjoying a less stressful routine including telly, but there’s still work to be done.

the Queen to do the unthinkable and consider abdicating, according to one royal commentator.Even though the idea of stepping down voluntarily from the monarchy has long been an “abhorrent” idea to Her Majesty, expert Daniela Elser says she should reconsider her options.“It’s time we had a very difficult conversation; time that we addressed a situation that has passed from simply being unfortunate to being abjectly ridiculous,” the Australian commentator wrote in a new column for News.com.au. “It is time for the Queen to retire.

Prince Phillip was reportedly "spitting blood" after discovering that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to leave the Royal Family.

The Queen is not doing as many events as she doesn't want to be seen struggling while using a wheelchair, according to friend to royals Christopher Biggins. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, has been carrying out virtual audiences from her home of Windsor Castle, including one iwth the Ambassador of Qatar and the Ambassador of Poland.

The Queen is now using a wheelchair according to close pals of the Royals who believe it is the reason she is cutting down her appearances.

Loose Women presenter Charlene White has said that the opinions of those who reside in Britain's Commonwealth countries should "not be ignored", as numerous equalities campaigners and organisations are calling for the Queen to be removed as the nation’s head of state. Jamaica will be marking 60 years of independence later in the summer, and criticism of the current relationship with the UK has been mounting as Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge visit.On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to land in Jamaica as part of their Caribbean tour but it has been widely reported that a protest will be held at the same time as their arrival.Good Morning Britain correspondent Noel Phillips took to Twitter and shared clips from his interview with reggae star Beenie Man, who questioned Her Majesty's role within the Caribbean island.In the video, the musician said: “How can she [the Queen] be head of state and we still have to pay for a visa to fly to England? We should be able to use our passport to fly anytime."In view of his 6,254 followers, Noel captioned the post: "More from our interview with @kingbeenieman on why Jamaicans feel so strongly about Prince William’s visit."Taking to the micro-blogging site, Charlene reacted to the post as the ITV favourite shared her thoughts on the matter.In view of her 62,000 followers, she captioned the tweet: "Opinions like this from the Commonwealth shouldn't be ignored.The drive for change will grow."My JA family jump through hoops to visit the UK."Charlene added: "And the lives of JA friends here have been on hold FOR YEARS because of the visa rollercoaster.

As Prince William and Kate Middleton show their support for Ukrainians amidst Russia's invasion of the Eastern European country, other royals are said to be considering plans to open up their residences. According to The Mail on Sunday, the Queen, Prince Charles and William are looking at the “practical measures” that they can take to help those affected, including providing accommodation for refugees.

Prince Andrew is planning to attend the memorial service for his late father Prince Philip.The Duke of York, 62, is expected to appear at the service at Westminster Abbey honouring his late father on 29 March.The service will celebrate the life of the late Duke of Edinburgh, who died last April at the age of 99. A spokesperson for the Prince confirmed the news that he will be present at the memorial service to the BBC .

Prince Andrew will attend the memorial service for Prince Philip next week, according to his spokesman.The scandal-hit Duke of York would be making his first appearance in public since his out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre last month.Andrew, who is Philip and the Queen's third son, is planning to visit the event at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday March 29.He previously attended his father's funeral in April 2021.The Queen is also expected to to be at the service next week, and will be joined by some of Philip’s friends, colleagues and members of organisations he supported.The decision regarding Andrew’s attendance was understood to depend on whether she considered the service a family event or an official engagement.The potential for Andrew's appearance to detract from the occasion was also considered.The Duke of York can no longer use the title HRH in an official capacity after being stripped of his titles in January following sexual abuse allegations made against him by Virginia Giuffre.The decision was made less than 24 hours after it emerged Andrew was to face a a civil trial over allegations he had sex with Virginia Giuffre when she was 17 – a claim he has repeatedly denied.The case was dropped in February after an estimated £7million settlement was reached.Andrew has always fervently denied all the allegations and his lawyers agreed that some of the settlement sum will go to supporting victims of sexual abuse.A source speaking the Sun suggested that Buckingham Palace officials were trying to find a way of getting the 95-year-old Queen into Westminster Abbey for her late husband's memorial service without being seen.Her Majesty, 95, has recently recovered from Covid, which Prince Charles and Camilla also

It has been claimed the Queen's recent absences are due to a fear of history repeating itself.The Queen's sister, Princess Margaret, continued to appear in public after a series of strokes, six months before her death.The monarch is fast approaching her 96th birthday, but she still carries out a large number of duties herself, which include several in-person functions, as well as her regular conversations by phone with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and sifting through and signing documents in her red box on a daily basis. However, she has portrayed a frailer image in recent months, appearing with the aid of a walking stick at several engagements.There have even been reports that a wheelchair-friendly lift has been fitted at Balmoral.