Queen's forgotten castle she's never called home - but William and Kate almost did

Queen was reportedly offered exemption from Covid rules to grieve for her husband Prince Philip at his funeral.The Apprentice star Karren Brady has praised the monarch after she was claimed to have refused this, arguing this makes her a “true leader”.Karren shared her thoughts in her latest column as she admitted feeling unsurprised by the news.Earlier this week, Private Eye reported that Downing Street offered for the Queen to have more mourners at Prince Philip’s funeral.Number 10 reportedly offered to temporarily lift some of the rules in place back in April 2021.However, the Queen had refused this as she wanted to set an example for the nation.Karren wrote in The Sun today: “Is anyone else entirely unsurprised to hear that although Downing Street offered the Queen a Covid exemption for Prince Philip’s funeral, to allow more mourners, she turned it down?”The business mogul argued this was in stark contrast to politicians who have been caught in a dispute over hosting lockdown parties.“In a show of solidarity that is the polar opposite of the ‘one rule for us, another for them’ accusations that have been flying around politicians lately,” she continued, “The suggestion was rejected by Her Majesty.”Karren argued: “That’s why we all admire the Queen.“It is amazing that, at a time of enormous personal grief, she was still thinking about the feelings of the rest of the country.“Although she was in mourning over the loss of her life partner and soulmate, she would not accept preferential treatment, likely because she knew it would not have been fair on the rest of us.“That’s what true leadership is all about.”The Queen memorably sat alone at Prince Philip’s funeral wearing a mask in the church.At the time, funerals were

Prince Harry is facing "the latest in a long line of indignities" as it has emerged that the Queen could sack him from his final royal role, an expert claims.Buckingham Palace courtiers are said to be considering removing Harry and Prince Andrew as Counsellors of State.In the event that The Queen cannot undertake her official duties as Sovereign on a temporary basis due to illness or absence abroad, the role means that the Sovereign's spouse and the next four people in the line of succession who are over the age of 21 can step in.Prince Charles, Prince William, Harry and Prince Andrew are the current Counsellors, but it has been reported that the latter two could be stripped of their titles, according to the Daily Mail.Royal expert Daniela Elser wrote on News.com.au: "Given both Andrew and Harry’s dramatically changed status, Buckingham Palace aides seem to think they should no longer hold the potentially powerful positions of Counsellors of State."The question of who can and can’t take over some of her duties should she not be able to is of new and critical importance."For Harry, this is just the latest in a long line of indignities he has faced since making the life-altering decision to quit as a working member of the royal family."Talking about the possibility of Harry losing the role, a royal source told the Mail: “It is a genuine problem that the Palace is looking to address.“Can you imagine the Duke of York having to sign official documents, for example, because the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge were both abroad, and the Queen became ill?“It’s not an exaggeration to say it could put the monarchy in jeopardy.”Seemingly referring to Prince Andrew’s upcoming court case and the publication of Harry’s

Manchester United and Norwich City fans have heaped praise on Brandon Williams after a number of impressive performances of late.

Steven Gerrard has taken Rafa Benitez to task over the Spaniard’s decision to take up the job at Everton last summer.The Liverpool legend admits he was “shocked” by the news that his former boss agreed to become Toffees boss given his ties to their biggest rivals Liverpool.Benitez’s appointment at the Toffees’ was only the second-ever time a manager has coached both sides of Merseyside, the first being William Edward Barclay who died in 1917.Naturally, Benitez’s appointment was a controversial one, with Everton fans tearing their hair out that a Reds cult hero was in the dugout for them.And Gerrard, who heads to Goodison Park with Aston Villa in the lunchtime kickoff on Saturday, resonated with the outrage.The Villa boss said: “Jobs can go right or wrong for whatever reason, that’s none of my business.“But the biggest shock and surprise for me was Rafa taking the job in the first place.“It would never enter my head to manage a rival that I’ve competed against for over two decades. That doesn’t make sense.“Rivalries are there for a reason and from my point of view, everyone is entitled to make their own decisions.

Police are set to meet a Greater Manchester MP to discuss allegations of Tory MPs being blackmailed, The Telegraph is reporting.

With a variety of royal residences, an enviable jewellery collection and a wardrobe brimming with stunning outfits, the Queen clearly enjoys the finer things in life. And when it comes to her fast food preferences, Her Majesty’s favourite meal is as lavish as you’d expect. According to her former chef Darren McGrady, the 95 year old’s guilty pleasure is a burger, but not in the traditional sense.

Prince William humorously ruled out having another baby as Kate Middleton swooned over a cute tot while visiting a charity centre.

Prince William is set to carry out his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates next month.

Kate Middleton is one of the most photographed women on the planet, and she continues to impress royal fans with her effortless looks. The Duchess of Cambridge's stylish outfits usually take centre stage in any photographs of her, with her glossy brunette locks and glam make-up looks complimenting them perfectly. While we're quick to notice if Kate, 40, has switched up her hairstyle or is sporting a new make-up look, it tends to go unnoticed that she is rarely ever spotted wearing nail polish.

Prince William is said to have proven he is the man deserving of being King after showing a "reluctance" to the concept of taking the throne in his teens, a royal expert has told OK!. Royal author Jennie Bond tells us that the Duke of Cambridge, 39, felt the pressure of being King in waiting "on his shoulders" when he was younger. But as he has "matured" in recent years, she says Prince William has shown he will "accept the role".

Prince William comforted a grieving schoolboy while out on a visit at a help centre for vulnerable people suffering with poverty and addiction.The Duke of Cambridge shared his sympathy with 11 year old Deacon Glover, who was at the centre with his great-grandmother, as he told William his mother had died last year at the premature age of 28 due to a heroin overdose. William lost his mother Princess Diana in 1997 when he was a teenager, and so understood all too well what the young boy was going through.

Prince William wants to make sure his wife, Kate Middleton, doesn't have baby fever! The 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge traveled to Lancashire, England, with her husband on Thursday, where she met with staff and families at the Clitheroe Community Hospital. At one point in the visit, the mother of three met Trudy and Alastair Barrie and their baby daughter, Anastasia.

Peacock’s prowling along with its limited series about now-jailed Tiger King star Joe Exotic, which is set to make its debut in March. The series hails from showrunner, executive producer and writer Etan Frankel.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock has released the first trailer for “Joe vs. Carole,” the streamer’s scripted take on the events featured in “Tiger King.”John Cameron Mitchell stars as Joe Exotic, with Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. It also stars Kyle MacLachlan, Brian Van Holt, Sam Keeley, Nat Wolf, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters, and David Wenham The eight-episode series will debut on March 3.

When it comes to Kate Middleton's style, we're constantly lusting after her incredible outfits. As much has the Duchess of Cambridge is a lover of the UK high street, the majority of her wardrobe comes with a hefty price tag.

Putting his foot down! Prince William teased wife Duchess Kate during a recent royal outing about the possibility of having a fourth child — and he didn’t seem too on board with the idea.

Wherever Kate Middleton goes, she always looks the part, whether she is meeting local heroes or gracing the red carpet, she never misses a trick.The Duchess Of Cambridge, 40, is often seen opting for different shades of blue - especially when the event is a particularly important one. Kate opts to wear this primary tone on numerous royal occasions, with this calm and collected neutral shade reflecting her calm personality. Blue hues have always had royal connotations, with it being said that the shade 'royal blue' was created for a competition to make a dress for Queen Charlotte back when she reigned in 1744.

Royal experts claim Her Majesty had "grave concerns" about Kate Middleton before she formally announced her engagement to Prince William.The Duchess of Cambridge has now been a working royal for over a decade, and a member of The Firm that the Queen seems to rely on constantly. But doubts over whether Middleton had her own identity before she married into the Royal Family apparently worried the monarch, The Mirror reports.

Kate Middleton's 'secret formula' for performing when out in public was 'learned' from another royal, according to a body language expert. Judi James has previously said that Sophie, Countess of Wessex - who turned 57 yesterday - provided the model for Kate, with the pair having attended several senior royal duties together.The two royal pals also share very similar birthdays, with the Duchess of Cambridge having turned 40 on January 9.

On Thursday we saw the wonderful Kate Middleton visit Clitheroe Community Hospital in Lancashire to learn about the challenges rural health providers faced during the pandemic. During the visit, the Duchess of Cambridge got to have a cuddle with a puppy to while saying: “you match my coat!” The coat in question was her incredible brown Massimo Dutti jacket that she has worn on multiple occasions before.

Kate Middleton is reportedly a fan of a healthy lifestyle, and ensures her cupboards reflect this with plenty of snacks full of goodness. Raw fruit and vegetables, including favourite immune-boosting goji berries which are full of vitamins and minerals are said to be top of her shopping list.