Queen's absences 'are over fears of repeating same image of sister before she died'

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.

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 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 date of the State Opening of Parliament, which signals the formal start of a new parliamentary session, has been announced by the Commons Leader. A Parliament is the period of parliamentary time between one general election and the next.

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 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.

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.

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.

Express.co.uk has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.The Queen has recently recovered from a back sprain as well as coronavirus, which caused her to experience "mild cold-like symptoms”.Daily Mail royal editor Rebecca English has since told Palace Confidential on Mail Plus that there is currently speculation surrounding Her Majesty’s appearance at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.According to the publication, the monarch will not be taking part in all the events taking part during the bank holiday.Rebecca said: "The conversations they're having now around the Queen and the Jubilee are very different to the conversations they were having a year ago."A year ago they expected her to be front and centre at everything, attending every event and that definitely is no longer the case."She will attend what they call the big keynote events around the Jubilee in the run up to it and over the four-day bank holiday weekend."But she definitely won't be attending everything.”However, she stressed that it should not be “cause for alarm” and that the Queen “will definitely be seen".Rebecca said: "These are celebrations of her historic anniversary and she will definitely be seen but just be warned it won't be quite as much as we had hoped."

Queen has been cancelling events and running a short schedule because she is using a wheelchair, according to an actor friend of the Royal Family.Reports suggest that the Queen does not want to be seen in a wheelchair and has allegedly prompted Buckingham Palace officials to find a way of getting into Westminster Abbey for late husband Prince Philip’s memorial service without being seen.Her Majesty, 95, has recently recovered from Covid, which Prince Charles and Camilla also tested positive for.However, it is believed the Queen has been struggling with mobility issues for months, according to palace sources to the Mirror.Actor Christopher Biggins, who has long been friends with members of the Royal Family, has revealed the Queen is using a wheelchair and is the reason why her diary has seen event cancellations.Speaking on GB News this morning, Mr Biggins said: “I have heard that the reason she’s not doing a lot of the events that she should be doing and cancelling them is because she is in a wheelchair.“She doesn’t want to be seen, she’s very proud. She’s our greatest ever monarch.

WhatsApp, as the British Army moves to ban the app for active personnel. Everyone from senior officers to low-ranking soldiers have been instructed to stop using WhatsApp for professional purposes due to "significant security concerns" surround the app.According to the Daily Mail, an official Ministry of Defence memo insisted that "all Field Army personnel are to cease the use of WhatsApp for work-related communications immediately."WhatsApp should only ever be used as a method of last resort defined as: a means of communication which should only be used in circumstances where failure to do so would result in death, serious injury or operational compromise."The ban is set to cover all voice calls and messaging, with troops being told to use Signal, an app similar to WhatsApp but with stronger security features that are favoured by MI6.Conversations on the app are not backed up or stored unlike on WhatsApp, which means they're less at risk from prying eyes.

Royal Family, especially The Queen, are reportedly a "big fan" of the hit BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine.The BBC show which debuted in 1973, centered around a trio of older men and their youthful misadventures and starred: Brian Wilde, Bill Owen and Peter Sallis.Channel 5 viewers were recently transported back in time when the broadcaster aired a special documentary about the comedy series called Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years of Laughs.The documentary hinted that a comedy sketch from the show went down a treat with The Queen Mother and The Queen.Jonathan Linsley, who played 'Crusher' Milburn on the show, recalled brushing shoulders with royalty.The actor explained he received confirmation the Queen was a fan of the comedy series when he encountered her son Prince Edward.Jonathan explained: "I met Prince Edward and he mentioned that his mum enjoyed Last of the Summer Wine.""She was a big fan," the actor added.The location manager for the series, Sylvia Kendall, revealed that the show was also a hit amongst other members of the Royal Family.Sylvia remarked: "The Queen Mother, she loved Summer Wine and I know the Queen loved Summer Wine."That makes you feel so wonderful, being a part of Last of the Summer Wine and the royalty like it."The hit comedy series gained a large following over the years, having first launched on screens in January 1973.After 40-years of being on air, the show became the longest-running comedy programme in Britain.Viewers were hooked by the show's portrayal of elderly men who get up to comical antics as they tried their best to cling to their youth.However, the hit series eventually drew to a close and aired its final episode in 2010.Roy Clarke, who created the series, said the

The Queen, 95, has handed Meghan Markle's National Theatre patronage over to the Duchess of Cornwall. Prince Harry, 39, and his 40 year old wife Meghan's patronages are being redistributed among the Firm after the pair stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family in 2020 and moved to the US.

Queen has officially handed Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the first of Meghan Markle's royal roles from before she dramatically left The Firm. After Meghan and Prince Harry announced they were stepping back from their roles as working royals at the start of 2020 several of their patronages seemed up in the air.

Queen was "deeply" upset by a series of divorces in the Royal Family, according to a new biography about The Firm.The 95-year-old saw three of her four children's marriages end in divorce, with sons Prince Andrew and Prince Charles as well as daughter Princess Anne all divorcing from their respective spouses.That makes Prince Edward the only child of Her Majesty's to stay married, and a new biography alleges the Queen found divorce talk "deeply upsetting".In his new book Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Hardman writes: "Outwardly stoical, as ever, the queen was finding the divorce talks deeply upsetting."Hardman continued with claims that the Queen was also in "despair" over the three separate divorces.He wrote: "Another former member of the Household recalls that, every now and then, there would be a glimpse of her despair."A former palace staffer also revealed to Hardman that the Queen was "distressed" much more than she ever let on.They said: "I said, 'Ma'am, it seems to be happening everywhere. This is almost common practice,'" before adding "But she just said, 'Three out of four.' in sheer sadness and exasperation.

SNP Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has accused Gordon Brown of “blatant mendacity” over his criticisms of her cost-of-living response.