Queen 'pulls out' of Commonwealth Games as Prince Charles set to replace her

Despite trying to heal the divide when Prince Philip passed, it seems still much frostiness remained with reports suggesting that three royals snubbed Prince Harry at the funeral.

Elton John has shared secrets about the royal family after knowing them well for years, with the singer regularly performing at their big events.The singer recorded a heartfelt performance of Your Song for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which was projected onto Buckingham Palace during the star-studded concert.Elton first met Princess Diana at Prince Andrew's 21st birthday party at Windsor Castle in 1981, and the pair bonded instantly.The singer recalled ending up on the dance floor with the Queen, who partied while still carrying her handbag.In his 2019 book Me, Elton wrote: "I was trying to dance as inaudibly as possible with Princess Anne and the Queen — still holding her handbag — while what appeared to be the world's quietest disco played Bill Haley."I tried my best to come up with a facial expression that suggested this was a perfectly normal state of affairs."At another party for Prince Andrew's 21st, Elton claimed he saw the Queen jokingly slap Viscount Linley, who is her sister Princess Margaret's son.The Queen asked Linley to check on his younger sister, who had been too ill to attend, but he didn't want to leave the party.Elton said: "When he repeatedly tried to fob her off, the Queen lightly slapped him across the face, saying 'Don't' — SLAP — 'argue' — SLAP — 'with' — SLAP — 'me' — SLAP — 'I' — SLAP — 'am' — SLAP — 'THE QUEEN!'"That seemed to do the trick. As he left, she saw me staring at her, gave me a wink and walked off."Whilst Elton performed for the Queen for her big night, he couldn't attend in person as he was travelling around Europe for his Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour.He posted on social media: "I was thrilled and honoured to be asked to be part of the Platinum Party at the Palace.

Prince Charles and Camilla are reportedly planning to host an episode of Strictly Come Dancing live from Buckingham Palace later this year.The Royals had secret talks with the show's bosses after the Queen gave her royal blessing for the filming to go ahead.The historic episode is set to be shot in the Palace ballroom, with Charles, 73, and Strictly superfan Camilla, 74, set to potentially take part.A source told The Sun: “Charles and Camilla are very much driving this and the BBC couldn’t quite believe what was being offered.“Strictly at Buckingham Palace is just TV dreamland. It should be a wonderful spectacle.” The show will bring the Queen's Platinum Jubilee to a close, with the quarter or semi-finals being planned for the broadcast, which will take place later this year.

Prince Charles has marked 70 years of holding the title Duke of Cornwall by visiting the county’s annual agricultural show.The prince, accompanied by his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, toured the Royal Cornwall Show on Friday, talking to dozens of local businesses exhibiting their wares, from sparkling cider, to biltong, to hot sauce. Arriving at the show, the royal couple were presented with a harvest jug created by St Ives-based potter Adrian Brough.The jug was decorated with images of flowers and sheaves of wheat, and is traditionally used in Cornwall to carry ale or cider at harvest time. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Judi Love recalled her hilarious meeting with Prince Charles after attentding a reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora.The 42 year old dished all to her fellow Loose Women panellists on Friday as she spoke of her royal encounter alongside Brenda Edwards the day earlier. As the women around her giggled, Judi recalled: "I took so long with Mr.

Prince Harry at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral, it was previously claimed. Princess Anne, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie were spotted looking like they shunned the Sussexes at the emotional service last year, as the myriad of cameras failed to pick up any interaction.

Loose Women presenters Brenda Edwards and Judi Love attended a reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 9 June, to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora.The event, which celebrates and recognises the important contribution that the Commonwealth diaspora provides the United Kingdom, welcomed hundreds of guests to the palace, from celebrities to key figures representing the arts, education, the NHS, and the charity sector. At the event, Brenda was pictured speaking to Prince Charles, shaking his hand as the Prince smiled.The presenters were also pictured in their outfits as they entered the reception.

National treasure Sir David Attenborough beams as he was awarded his second Knight Grand Cross honour from the Duke of Wales Prince Charles. The 96 year old environmentalist and broadcaster collected his award for services to television broadcasting and to conversation on Wednesday.

A piece of the family. Prince Charles’ birthday present for Lilibet was extra special. During the Platinum Jubilee celebration, Lilibet celebrated her birthday on June 4, 2022, with her close family sans Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton. However, her grandfather still wanted to give her something to remind her of her Royal roots.

The Queen once reacted hilariously to her eldest son Prince Charles, 73, calling her “mummy” in one of his speeches. Prince Charles took to the stage at Saturday’s Party at the Palace to pay tribute to his 96 year old mother, and gushed over the Queen’s achievement over her last 70 years on the throne. "Your Majesty, Mummy,” he began, using a phrase he's often said in public.

There's many close friendships among the members of the Royal Family, and that includes Prince William and Mike Tindall.The Duke of Cambridge, 39, has grown close to former professional rugby player Mike, 43, over recent years, having aways been close to his cousin, Mike's wife, Zara Tindall, 41. Mike and William may seem like an unlikely pairing as they had entirely different upbringings and have different interests, but they appear to have hit it off and can always be found together at royal events.

It looks like Kate Middleton will not be keeping her Duchess of Cambridge title for much longer in a royal shake up. The 96 year old Queen recently celebrated 70 years on the British throne with a stellar four days of celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee. Changes are expected to come in when her son, Prince Charles, eventually ascends the throne, with some royal titles to differ due to the new royal rankings.

royal family after speculations from the media.Joanna has often been referred to as a “close friend” of Prince Charles and Camilla, but she took the opportunity to set the record straight on their friendship.She spoke to Metro.co.uk prior to the Jubilee celebrations and clarified her relationship with the royals.Lumley said she believes that people would be “foolish” to class themselves as close friends of the royal family.She explained: “I’m not close friends. The thing is, it’s odd this thing about friendship.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are sharing a new photo of their little girl! On Monday, the couple shared a picture of their daughter, Lilibet, which was taken during her first birthday party at Frogmore Cottage.Taken by Misan Harriman, a close family friend of the couple, the candid shot shows the tot smiling as she sits in the grass. Lilibet wore a light blue dress and a white bow in her hair for the special day.A spokesperson for the couple tells ET that Lilibet's parents invited close friends and family to celebrate her first birthday with a casual, intimate backyard picnic at Frogmore Cottage.A source close to the family previously told ET that several relatives were on hand for the occasion, including Princess Anne's children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, along with their spouses and children. The birthday girl's cake was created by Claire Ptak, from East London’s Violet Bakery, the same baker who was responsible for crafting Meghan and Harry's wedding cake in 2018.The party was an opportunity for the young children who are close in age to spend some time together, the source noted, adding that it was low-key and relaxed with birthday cake for all the kids to enjoy.Meghan and Harry are incredibly touched by the birthday wishes for their daughter, and amazed that more than $100,000 was raised for World Central Kitchen in her honor, according to their spokesperson.The organization, the couple's spokesperson explains, is close to Meghan and Harry's hearts as it's first on the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crisis.

Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee wasn’t the only celebration to captivate the world last weekend -- Saturday was also the first birthday of Lilibet Diana, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's second child. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently returned to the U.K. for the Jubilee, staying at their old home in Frogmore Cottage, where they recently renewed a lease.

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

Prince Louis was captured sharing a tender moment with his mum, the Duchess of Cambridge, during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday.  MORE: What Princess Charlotte said to Prince George on the Jubilee balcony - and it's really cute!The young royal was snapped showering Kate with kisses and cuddles while sitting on her lap to watch the epic carnival procession.

Prince Charles and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, toasted to Queen Elizabeth II during a Big Jubilee Lunch celebration on Sunday afternoon before joining the queen on the final day of Platinum Jubilee events. The Prince of Wales and his wife were on hand at South London's Oval Cricket Ground where they reveled in delicious desserts and cakes dedicated to Elizabeth's remarkable milestone as she marks 70 years on the throne.

Prince Charles has said he hopes that “bickering” does not return after a feeling of “togetherness” across the nation over the Platinum Jubilee weekend. The Prince of Wales made the comments while he and wife Camilla mingled with guests at the Big Jubilee Lunch in The Oval cricket grounds, which was just one of several celebrations taking place across the country to mark The Queen’s 70 year reign.

Prince Charles has sparked a huge debate online after he called the Queen "mummy" during the Jubilee concert over the weekend. The 73-year-old addressed the monarch during a moving speech in front of spectators watching the BBC's Party at the Palace on Saturday night.He joined the Cambridges and the Tindalls as they sang along to a star-studded line-up which included performances from Sir Elton John, Diana Ross and Sir Rod Stewart.Closing off the entertainment, he marked his mother's 70 years of reign and said: “Your Majesty, Mummy.

Prince Charles and his grandson Prince Louis melted hearts on Sunday as they shared a sweet moment during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. In one adorable moment, Louis, four, was seen running to the Prince of Wales, 73, in the Royal Box as a delighted Duchess of Cornwall smiled on.