Queen's granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor to have special role in Platinum Jubilee

Queen has been warned she cannot have a Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "sideshow" at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations because it would create resentment among other Royal Family members.Royal commentator Camilla Tominey said it is important the Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not take away the limelight from working members of the family, including Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.She said it is vital next month’s celebrations are about the Queen.Speaking to The Telegraph, she explained: “You can include the Sussexes, but you don’t want some sort of Harry and Meghan side show going on when the main event must be HMQ the Queen and equally there will be other members of the Royal Family who are still doing the daily grind who will resent being overshadowed by Harry and Meghan even if they don’t admit it.“You’re not going to want to have the likes of Princess Anne and the Earl and Countess of Wessex for instance who day in day out plant trees, unveil plaques and go to the openings of royal envelopes only to have the media completely focus on Harry and Meghan who aren’t playing a role at all in the so called family.”Her comments come ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, taking place from June 2 to June 5, which Harry and Meghan said they were "excited and honoured" to be invited to. But the pair will not join the Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace because that privilege is only reserved for working members of the Firm.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters hereThis will be the first time the Queen meets Harry's daughter, Lilibet Diana.

The Queen and the Royal Family have reportedly "opened their doors" to those fleeing Ukraine in a bid to "do their part". Queen Elizabeth, 96, and Royal Family are said to have “secretly opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees fleeing their homeland” amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Mail Online reports.The Royals are said to have also “made substantial cash donations but insist they want to keep their efforts to help under wraps”.

Prince Philip was left "indignant and mystified" after learning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were quitting as working royals it has been claimed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sent shockwaves through the royal family when they announced in 2020 that they were stepping back from official duties and were moving to the US to begin a new life and become "financially independent." It is not believed they consulted any of their relatives before their making their announcement on social media. And the late Duke of Edinburgh was stunned and asked "what the hell they were playing at?" when he was informed of their decision, according to a new biography of The Queen.

“Forrest Gump” made a surprise appearance on Tuesday at Paddington Station in London.A mystery man who looked eerily similar to the character was seen gazing at Queen Elizabeth during her visit to the new Elizabeth train line named in her honor for the Platinum Jubilee. Valentine Low, the royal correspondent for The Times of London, posted a pic of the day, showing the 96-year-old monarch sporting a bright lemon-colored coat and matching hat.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee events could "destabilise" the celebration, an expert has claimed.Resentment between several members of the Royal Family could also be on the cards ahead of the Queen's 70-year celebration, royal expert Camilla Tominey has said. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will receive widespread publicity when they arrive in the UK with their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, who turns one during the Platinum Jubilee weekend.Palace aides have reportedly said they will do all they can to prevent a Sussex "sideshow" looming over the long-reigning Monarch's celebrations, Tominey claimed.She explained: "You can include the Sussexes but you don't want there to be some sort of Harry and Meghan sideshow going on when the main event must be the Queen.

The Queen is planning to attend the Chelsea Flower Show next week it has been confirmed. Buckingham Palace said the 96 year-old monarch is hoping to make an appearance at the event - which is a highlight in the annual royal calendar.The Queen's granddaughter, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's daughter Princess Beatrice, 33, is already confirmed to be attending alongside Prince Edward, his wife Sophie the Countess of Wessex, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Alexandra.

While The Queen has to remain neutral in many areas of her life and is unable to voice personal opinions on topics including politics, there are a few things she's able to pick favourites from. And one of them, of course, is food. Queen Elizabeth II is a creature of habit when it comes to cooking and a former royal cook has revealed that she loves one particular sandwich style so much that she has eaten them constantly since she was a little girl.

Eight new cities will be created in the UK as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The Queen insists on pockets on her outfits after years of being told to keep her hands out of them, it has emerged. As a child, the monarch's family told her it was considered rude to use pockets and had them sewn up to stop her from being photographed with her hands inside, according to a new book However, decades later, she achieved her dream of being snapped in the informal pose - thanks to the help of her personal dresser.Throughout her childhood, the Queen's elders, in particular her grandmother, George V's wife Queen Mary, insisted she keep her hands out of her pockets and they were sewn up on all her clothes, Andrew Morton says in his new book on the monarch.

Prince Harry’s marriage to former actress Meghan Markle demonstrated a shift in the Royal Family’s priorities, according to a royal expert.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary in what has been an eventful few years for the royals.Since the couple married at the iconic St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in 2018, they have welcomed two children, Archie and Lilibet.Harry and Meghan also sent shockwaves after leaving their roles as working royals to start a new life in California.Although their marriage and Meghan’s introduction into royal life has been eventful for the Royal Family, one expert believes it shows The Firm have made love a “priority”.Royal expert Kinsey Schofield, founder of To Di For Daily and the To Di For Daily podcast, believes if Harry did find his “soulmate” in Meghan then that is the "biggest win".She told the Daily Star: “No matter how you feel about the couple, Prince Harry obviously found something in Meghan Markle that he felt he was lacking in his life. "I know that it's not a popular opinion, but if Prince Harry has found his soulmate and he loves her then I think that is their biggest win.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.“Let's not forget that Meghan Markle was accepted by the Royal Family and invited into the fold.

A big congratulations are in order for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who will be celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary on 19 May.To celebrate, we’re taking a look back at their lavish wedding day and all of the wedding dress details you may have missed. Meghan Markle during her time in the royal spotlight was not one for sticking to traditional fashion protocol so when it came to her wedding day she was always going to make history by breaking a few of these.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall faced anti-monarchy protestors as they continued with the second day of their Canadian tour on Wednesday 18 May. The Royal couple touched down in Newfoundland, Canada, a day before, stopping by for a brief three-day visit to the country to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Kate Middleton looked gorgeous in a pink ensemble as she made her first appearance at the Buckingham Palace Garden Parties today, May 18. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, was joined by Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex as they made a united display standing in for the Queen at the annual occasion. Kate wore a wrap-over flared coat dress with long sleeves, matching shoes and a striking fascinator with her brunette locks put up in a bun.

Prince Edward stunned commuters as he boarded a busy tube service in central London this week. However royal sources say it is "not uncommon" for the Earl of Wessex to use the London underground to travel around the capital.

Prince William and Kate Middleton appeared to break with royal protocol as they greeted emotional adoring fans during a visit in Scotland. It comes as experts say the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are attempting to dispense with 'stuffy' formality and become more approachable following their disastrous Caribbean tour earlier this year. Royals have been told to avoid taking or posing for selfies whilst out on official duties it has been previously reported.

The Queen was seen smiling as she received a kind gift of a rare horse from the President of Azerbaijan during another surprise appearance from the monarch. Her Majesty, 96, looked delighted as she was presented with a Karabakh horse outside Windsor Castle during her meeting with President Ilham Aliyev, along with two sculptures of the rare hose.The Queen said the present was a “very kind, very generous” gesture as she was filmed inspecting the beautiful animal.

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, was on top form when we caught up with her at the event celebrating the launch of the paperback version of her Sunday Times best-selling novel, Her Heart for a Compass. And of course, the main topic of conversation was the Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations next month.

At the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday, Queen Elizabeth was visibly delighted to see her youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, driving a carriage.The Queen beamed from ear-to-ear as she watched her granddaughter compete in the carriage driving at the event.The late Prince Philip shared a very close bond with his granddaughter and they connected over their love of carriage riding. At his funeral, Lady Louise, 18, wore a horse riding related brooch as a sweet nod to him. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Louise also drove the carriage she'd inherited from her grandfather on the first anniversary of his death.

Queen is likely to be absent from most of the remaining events celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, royal insiders have claimed.Sources close to Her Majesty have reportedly indicated that her diary is under constant review and that she will be prioritising the events that she is most keen to attend.Health and mobility issues have forced the Monarch to cancel a number of public appearances in recent months including the State Opening of Parliament where Prince Charles deputised for her.Buckingham Palace are understood to have a new policy in place where the Queen's presence at official events to mark her 70 years on the throne will not be confirmed until the day in question.It is reportedly designed to prevent any potential misunderstandings and stop the events from being overshadowed.Royal aides say the Queen has been experiencing "good and less good days" lately in relation to her health and that she is "aware of her frailties", the Daily Express reports.The monarch did make it to the first of her Jubilee celebrations – the closing of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, which was televised on ITV on Sunday evening (May 15).She watched on with pride as her granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor paid a touching tribute to her late grandfather Prince Philip as she drove his carriage around the private grounds of Windsor Castle.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Royal experts predict that the Queen is most likely to also be in attendance at a Service of Thanksgiving marking her 70-year reign and her traditional appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping of the Colour.A source told the Daily Telegraph last month: “The assumption must

Just smile and wave. Queen Elizabeth II made a rare appearance at a public event amid health issues that have kept her from her royal duties — and one comedian carefully cracked a bold joke at her expense.

Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham fronted the ITV coverage in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration as the 96-year-old monarch took centre stage at Windsor Castle on Sunday evening.  Actor Tom Cruise, comedian Omid Djalili and Dame Helen Mirren were just some of the famous faces present at the historical event.But some viewers were unimpressed by ITV's coverage of the royal event with some people distracted by the hosts.A series of tech mishaps and frequent advert breaks led to many viewers pleading with the BBC to air the coverage instead as some people were concerned with the flow of the event.Many social media users took to social media and vented their frustrations as some people took aim at Phillip, 60.Twitter user, Tenko-Dragon fumed: "@ITV Please tell Phillip Schofield and co to shut up and let viewers watch the Queens Jubilee Celebration show!"Chris Primus Doyle remarked: "Pity about Phillip Schofield babbling on and on and on."Helen Spirit raged: "When are @ITV going to realise that to many people, Phillip Schofield being the presenter of anything at all just leads to people automatically switching over to another channel.