Queen's close friend Lady Pamela Hicks recalls how romance between monarch and Philip began

Queen Elizabeth II, in an iconic performance that won her an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a SAG Award, among others.The film follows the Royal Family as they try and deal with the series of events that happened after the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997.And even thought she's honoured to have had the opportunity, she was eager for people to see her in a different light on-screen.Of Dorothy, she explained: "I loved the character and because the Queen is sticking to me like an old band-aid...

Today is the Queen's first Valentine's Day without her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It will likely be a strange day, as together they marked the holiday 73 times. Despite being the longest married couple in UK monarchy's history, Prince Philip kept coming up with new ideas to surprise his wife with romantic gestures on February 14th.

Meghan Markle has been told that she could take some notes from her father-in-law’s wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, which could help her “heal all wounds” with the Royal Family. The comments follow the recent speech given by Queen Elizabeth II, for her Platinum Jubilee where she expressed her wish that Camilla, 74, one day becomes Queen.The monarch, 95, said: "When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter A royal source said that Camilla has earned the right to the prestigious title by the way she's handled her public life.The source told the MailOnline: "She’s never once tried to overshadow her husband, she’s always played a supportive role to the Prince of Wales.

The Queen owns an incredible number of grand properties and there are some that she's never even lived in herself. One of these properties is situated on the Windsor estate – and has been a Royal residence since 1792.

The Queen is being monitored despite not showing any COVID-19 symptoms after her son Prince Charles contracted the virus for a second time Thursday.

Piers Morgan has expressed his concern for the Queen after Prince Charles tested positive for Covid just days after seeing her. It was confirmed on Thursday that Prince Charles, 73, has contracted the virus for a second time after recently meeting with his mother, the monarch. A Palace source said that Elizabeth II, 95, is not displaying any symptoms of illness but did not disclose whether she has also tested positive. Reacting to the news, Piers, 56, tweeted: ‘Prince Charles testing positive for covid just 2 days after seeing the Queen is filling me with deep unease.’ According to the Palace insider, the situation will continue to be monitored, but that a running commentary would not be provided on the monarch’s health. It is not known when exactly Prince Charles met with the Queen.However, he held an investiture on Tuesday at Windsor Castle, where she is currently staying.

Piers Morgan has shared his concerns for the Queen on Twitter amid Prince Charles testing positive for Covid.The next in line to the throne had reportedly seen his mother two days before he received the result.Reacting to the news, Piers opened up to his 7.9 million followers.He wrote: “Prince Charles testing positive for covid just 2 days after seeing the Queen is filling me with deep unease.”The Prince of Wales, 73, has tested positive for the virus for the second time.According to Clarence House, he is isolating at home following the result.It came just minutes before he was thought to be arriving in Winchester.They posted on Twitter this morning: “This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating.“HRH is deeply disappointed not to be able to attend today's events in Winchester and will look to reschedule his visit as soon as possible.”It is thought he had tested positive during a routine Covid test.A Palace source has claimed he met with the Queen a few days ago.However, they also confirmed that she is not showing any symptoms.According to Hello!, they added that she is being monitored for any symptoms following the news.However, Buckingham Palace is yet to confirm this.Prince Charles previously tested positive with Covid in 2020.He was a guest at the British Museum last night, where he was celebrating the British Asian Trust.Among the attendees were Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel and Ian Rush.Kirstie Allsopp also reacted to the news that the Prince of Wales had Covid in a tweet earlier today.Earlier today, she retweeted Chris Mason’s announcement of the news.Kirstie wrote: “And? Everyone will get Covid at some point, many people will get it many times.“Prince Charles, who is vaxed

Queen Elizabeth II met with Prince Charles before he tested positive for COVID-19 and is now being closely monitored, a royal source tells ET. On Thursday, Clarence House announced that Charles — who is vaccinated and boosted — tested positive for COVID-19 that morning and is now self-isolating. Our source tells ET that 95-year-old Elizabeth and 73-year-old Charles met on Tuesday after she returned from Sandringham.

The Queen has stunned royal fans after adding a new addition to her famous litter of corgis, however, to everyone's surprise she has opted for a different breed.

The Queen has started using Prince Philip's "favourite" walking stick on engagements in a subtle nod to her late husband, his biographer has revealed. Gyles Brandreth, 73, has written a number of books about the Duke of Edinburgh over the years, publishing a biography of his life just weeks after his death last year. And now the This Morning regular has noticed how his widow, who has been spotted seemingly less mobile in the wake of her husband's death, has been using his favourite aid.

This year will be an emotional one for the Queen, who celebrates 70 years on the throne this month. Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations have been planned, but first she must navigate the loss of many beloved family members including her younger sister Princess Margaret. On February 9 2002, Margaret passed away following a stroke aged 71.

Prince Philip was a "Greek god" and used to "show of like mad" in front of the Queen and Princess Margaret, according to the Queen's bridesmaid.Lady Pamela Hicks, 92, was also the Her Majesty's lady-in-waiting and Philip's cousin, and has now opened up about her lifelong friendship with the monarch. Lady Pamela is also the great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and daughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten.Her and her daughter India Hicks hosted a panel, 70 Years of Duty and Friendship, to mark her friend's Platinum Jubilee which was celebrated on Sunday.

Prince Andrew is reportedly set to appear alongside the Queen next month as he attends a remembrance service for Prince Philip.The Duke of York is expected to attend the ceremony for his late father at Westminster Abbey on 29 March, days after he is due to give his witness statement to US lawyers in his ongoing sexual assault case. Andrew, 61, was unsuccessful in an attempt to stop the case being brought to court earlier this year, on the basis of a financial settlement his accuser Virginia Roberts previously signed with Jeffrey Epstein.

Queen Elizabeth is keeping her late husband, Prince Philip, very close to her these days. The 95-year-old British monarch was spotted over the weekend using the same walking cane Philip used prior to his death in April 2021. Elizabeth made her first public appearance of the new year on Saturday, hosting a reception at her Sandringham House estate on the eve of her Accession Day.

Queen Elizabeth in a doting Instagram post.

Duchess of Sussex has been told by a royal expert to take inspiration from the now-future Queen, Camilla, when it comes to her "team playing" behaviour.Royal author Angela Levin, who wrote a biography on the Duke of Sussex called, Harry: Conversations with the Prince, made the comments on GB News.It comes in the wake of the announcement that Camilla will be made Queen Consort when the current Queen ends her reign, The Mirror reports.Describing Meghan as a “difficult woman”, Ms Levin said: “When the Duchess of Cornwall is with Prince Charles, she takes a backwards step and she's there to support him rather like Prince Philip was.“She doesn't try to interfere, she doesn't try to outsmart him, or rush ahead and shake hands with whoever is there, and also never complained about anything, from the time she was most disliked, before she married Prince Charles, people were attacking her in every possible way.“She got on with her life quietly, never blamed anybody and never tried to win people round, she just waited - I believe she felt that if you give people time they will see what I'm like and then they can make up their minds.“I think that the Duchess of Sussex needs to prove herself non-stop - she takes on everything she possibly can because she needs to be out there in the front. “She's not somebody who wants to work as a team, where Camilla doesn't want to put herself out in the front.”The Queen gave her blessing for Camilla to become Queen Consort over the weekend, in a landmark announcement that will take effect when she ends her reign.

Prince Andrew is expected to attend the remembrance day ceremony for Prince Philip alongside his mother the Queen, according to reports. Royal sources have claimed the Duke of York is expected to be present at Westminster Abbey on March 29, according to The Sun.The appearance will be one of the first three 'back-to-work' appearances for the Queen since her health scare last year as she insists she will not be a 'digital monarch.'But despite having his titles stripped just a few weeks ago, Andrew will reportedly still be present to remember his father and the longest-serving consort in British history, the Duke of Edinburgh.The source said: “The Queen is adamant that she does not want to become a ‘digital monarch’, who the public only see sitting in an armchair taking video calls.“She will continue to use her walking stick as comfort when needed and listen to medical advice.

The Queen is refusing to become a 'digital monarch' and says 'if I stop I drop', palace sources say.The news comes as it was revealed Her Majesty will appear alongside Prince Andrew at a remembrance service for Prince Philip next month.The Duke of York is expected at the ceremony at Westminster Abbey just days after he is due to give his witness statement to US lawyers in his sex abuse case. A source told The Sun: "The Queen is adamant that she does not want to become a 'digital monarch', who the public only see sitting in an armchair taking video calls.

Her Majesty the Queen is seen beaming in a newly released portrait but an expert has shared a ‘telling’ sign that she may be struggling.The 95-year-old has been busily preparing for her Platinum Jubilee but there’s plenty of engagements to attend before the public holiday in June.These include a diplomatic reception at Windsor, the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey and a service of thanksgiving for Prince Philip - all in March.Taking to Twitter, the Daily Mail’s royal editor Rebecca English said the Queen ‘hopes to attend’ the three events. But former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt had a more worrying reaction.

Gun salutes rang out in London and Edinburgh on Monday to mark the official start of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year, as the 95-year-old monarch prepared for a busy season of public duties.

Rod Stewart has praised The Queen as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee and has said her example of 'integrity and grace' is 'just like him.'