Queen opens up about 'exhausting' Covid battle: 'It was a very frightening experience'

Rio Ferdinand is redefining the role of stepmum after the family swelled to six with the birth of their first baby together. Kate Ferdinand became stepmother to her husband's three children and the couple welcomed Cree to the group in December 2020. She is now producing a new podcast, Blended, highlights stepfamilies.

Pamela Anderson cut a chic figure on Saturday, as she greeted fans outside of a theateron Broadway in New York City.The Baywatch star, 54, wore a stylish all-black ensemble, featuring a sheer black top with ruffles, well-fitted black pants and open-toe black heels that showcased her red pedicure.TheCanadian actress donned a bright shade of red lipstick and looked every inch the blonde bombshell with her tresses styled into voluminous curls. Blonde Bombshell:Pamela Anderson cut a chic figure on Saturday, as she greeted fans outside of a theater on Broadway in New York CityThe beauty paired the nighttime look with black shades covering her blue eyes, and a pair of black satin gloves.

John Travolta took to Instagram on Sunday to honor his late wife Kelly Preston, less than two years after her death at 57 following a brave battle with breast cancer.'We love and miss you Kelly. Happy Mother’s Day,' the Oscar-nominated star, 68, captioned the clip, which was set to Barbara Streisand's That Face.The Grease icon began video tribute began with the inscription 'From me, To you,' and ended in writing, 'Happy Mother's Day ...

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi looked in love as ever while leaving brunch in Los Angeles on Sunday.The longtime couple, 31 and 46, were attached at the hip as the Thor actor wrapped an arm around the singer's neck.The two showed off their complementary style as they walked along in baseball caps and sneakers. In love: Rita Ora and Taika Waititi looked in love as ever while leaving brunch in Los Angeles on SundayRita looked sport as she rocked skintight black leggings and formfitting, zip-up black jacket.She added a pair of black Nike sneakers to the look and topped it with a black hat that covered her sandy blonde hair.

Katy Perry took to Instagram on Sunday to show her appreciation for her mom on Mother's Day.The 37-year-old pop star shared a slew of throwback images with her mom, Mary, and hash-tagged 'I love you mom.''I’m so profoundly grateful for my own mama, Mary, who will be with me tonight @americanidol,' she wrote to her 160 million followers. Tribute:Katy Perry took to Instagram on Sunday to show her appreciation for her mom on Mother's Day The singer-songwriter talked up the beloved music competition program as she said in her caption, 'Tonight, we celebrate our mamas with contestant dedications to their moms.'She added, 'Grab your momma or the person you love the most and tune in tonight at 8p ET/5p PT, and vote for your top 5 live.' Included in the carousel of photos was an old photo of the mom and daughter duo that was slightly blurry.The musician wore a teal green performance costumer with a matching bow in her hair.

The public must start assuming that the Queen will not attend events unless it has been confirmed on the day, insiders have claimed. Over recent months, the 95 year old has been forced to pull out of various events and has even opened up about her “exhausting” battle with Covid-19. And now, reports suggest that Her Majesty’s attendance at royal engagements will be a bonus, not a guarantee, under an alleged new strategy.

the Queen unless it is confirmed on the day, it is claimed. Due to her Majesty's recent health scares, royal sources claim there will be a noticeable drop off in the Queen attending public facing events, including those organised for her Jubilee.Speaking to the Daily Mail, one insider suggested that the public should expect the Queen to be absent from most events in the future.They said: "The assumption must now be that the Queen will not be present at events."If Her Majesty does attend, it will be decided on the day and she will be accompanied by another member of the Royal Family." Following her Covid scare earlier this year, the Queen has been dogged by mobility issues and with her 96th birthday approaching next week it appears she's ready to take things slow.

The Scottish residence is apparently the Queen’s favourite home. “She says it’s the only place that she can really relax, enjoy her freedom and be herself away from prying eyes. “She can clear her mind and have a think without being bothered by the niceties of court life,” says royal expert Ingrid Seward of the Cairngorms estate where Her Majesty has traditionally upped sticks to in the summer months.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the royal fold!

Queen could abdicate – but reckons Her Majesty will keep attending virtual events.Jennie Bond, who spent 14 years as royal correspondent for BBC News, said the 95-year-old Queen has grown increasingly "frail".Talking on GB News, she described the "drastic" circumstances that would have to occur for the Queen to retire from her role, suggesting she might abdicate if her "mental powers" were affected.Ms Bond said: "We are witnessing the transition of many of the responsibilities of the monarchy."Prince Charles, 73, is increasingly taking a leading role in public events such as the Royal Maundy service on Thursday (April 14).Buckingham Palace announced the Queen would not attend and it was down to the Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to represent the Royal Family. Despite attending fewer events in person, the Queen seems very determined to continue with her duties.Ms Bond continued: "She is not going to abdicate in my view unless something really drastic happens and she loses perhaps her mental powers."But thanks to modern technology she can continue to reign and to be in touch and to interact with people because she can do it remotely."She is enjoying that, I think.

Her Majesty the Queen has pulled out of her traditional Easter Sunday service just days before it’s due to take place. Instead, the rest of the Royal Family will attend the annual gathering at St.

It’s not long now until Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir hits the shelves, and some say will shake the palace to its core.The Duke of Sussex - who’s been denied gun-clad guards on his upcoming trip to Holland for the Invictus Games - is expected to release his book in ‘late 2022’, much to the dismay of the Royal Family. We don’t quite know what the pages will reveal, but royal author Phil Dampier says it’ll be ‘sensational’ and full of ‘festering issues’ that Harry can’t put to bed - and we won’t be able to resist. Mr Damper told MailOnline: “Harry’s [book] will be a best-seller.

2022 marks Queen Elizabeth II's 70th anniversary of her succession to the throne and celebrate her triumphant Platinum Jubilee, and to mark the occasion the people at The Toy Zone have created something which can only be described as incredible. Merging two style icons together, the brand has reimagined some of The Queen's best outfits throughout her reign and given Barbie the ultimate royal makeover.

The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe,” is set to be released next month and dives into the pair’s friendship during quarantine.A press release from Kelly’s publishers Harper Collins explained that new chapters will discuss the “royal household’s isolation during lockdowns at Windsor Castle; Angela supporting the queen in new ways, such as cutting and setting her hair; the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral; the first public engagements post-lockdown; and a look ahead at the Jubilee celebrations in June.”The 64-year-old adviser, who has been a part of the queen’s inner circle as her trusted aide since 2002, helps with the 95-year-old‘s dressings, oversees her expensive jewelry collection and acts as a personal assistant to the monarch.The queen made the move from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle during the coronavirus pandemic alongside her late husband Prince Philip — who died in April 2021 at 99 — and a small group of close staff, including Kelly. This period was known as the “HMS Bubble.”A four-day bank holiday will take place across the United Kingdom this summer to celebrate the queen’s historic 70 years on the throne.‘It tells the story of the royal bubble as well as the lengths Angela and the royal household went to, to ensure the safety of our monarch.’Kelly was given permission by the British Crown to write and release a memoir about her life as part of the royal household.

The Queen is expected to mark the first anniversary of her beloved husband Prince Philip "reflecting" in private, a royal expert has told us. Queen Elizabeth, 95, undoubtedly suffered heartache as her strength and stay, to whom she had been married to for 73 years, passed away age 99 on 9 April 2021.

Meghan Markle was “loved” by the Queen when she first joined the Royal Family, but things changed when the former actress wanted to “rewrite the rules”, a royal expert has claimed. Meghan reportedly began dating Prince Harry after being introduced by a mutual friend on a blind date in July 2016, before she was officially welcomed into the Royal Family at the couple’s lavish wedding ceremony in May 2018.

Since joining the Royal Family, Kate Middleton has become both a family and fan favourite since marrying Prince William.

The first anniversary of Prince Philip’s death is days away.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty was shocked to discover she is related to royalty - including the current Royal Family.The ITV brainbox is best known for beating hopeful quiz contestants on The Chase, which is hosted by Bradley Walsh.The champion quizzer also starred on the 2018 series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity, where she overcame her fears in the jungle.However, it turns out the star is also the Queen's 19th cousin - meaning she has some impressive royal links.Anne unearths her dazzling royal lineage on Tuesday night's episode of ITV's DNA Journey (April 5).However, she admits she's already heard this before from her grandmother but didn't think to believe it as her gran was a "tremendous liar".She said: "Wow, that is cool.

Prince Andrew and an alleged fraudster may "finish the Queen", an expert has claimedDetails of The Duke of York's potentially problematic dealings were revealed by royal expert Daniela Elseras in an article for news.com.au.In the article, entitled "The $40 million problem that might finish the Queen", she says the Royal Family member accepted payments totalling nearly £1.5million ($1.9million USD) from Turkish businessman Selman Turk.The alleged fraudster is currently being sued by his former employer, Turkish millionaire Nebahat Evyap Isbilen, for allegedly defrauding her of around £53million ($70million), and Elseras claims it is causing Her Majesty a "very, very serious headache".Isbilen is said to have fled her home country amid fears of politician imprisonment, but her allegations towards Turk, who is said to have deposited nearly a million pounds ($1.3million) into Prince Andrew's bank account is currently being investigated.In November 2019, Turk is said to have deposited the hefty sum of money on behalf of Isbilen.Isbilen believed the money was going to be used to get a new Turkish passport, but Turk is said to have told her bank when questioned that the large transaction was actually a gift for newly-engaged Princess Beatrice's wedding.When Isbilen's lawyers contacted Andrew in March 2021, the money was returned but questions about what the money had been for were not answered.Prince Andrew has had a series of "eyebrow-raising" controversies around his financial status in the Royal Family, with Eleseras claiming the "taint of his questionable affairs" are now "reaching all the way to the top".In the news.com.au article, Elseras refers to the 2007 purchase of a crumbling property owned by the Prince and ex-wife

Rose Ayling-Ellis is rumoured to be tipped for an MBE from the Queen after her dedication to raising awareness of the deaf community. The 27 year old was the first deaf contestant to appear on Strictly Come Dancing and even went on to win the show – and the hearts of viewers after her outstanding performances. The actress, who is best known for her role as Frankie Lewis on EastEnders, has made a lasting impression on fans, with many even taking up sign language as a result.