Queen to spend ‘days of quiet reflection’ grieving family before Jubilee, says expert

The Queen's recent Covid-19 scare has sparked debate over which royals should be allowed to step in for her if she is unable to fulfil her duties.

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.

February 9 marks a sad and reflective day for the Queen as she faces 20 years without her little sister. Princess Margaret died aged 71 in 2002, but her legacy may live on in Prince Harry. In 2020, the Duke of Sussex stepped down as a working royal and moved to America with Meghan Markle.

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.

OK! Magazine today, she said: “In one of my long conversations with Diana, she told me that she thought Camilla had been loyal and discreet and deserved some form of recognition.“She said Camilla was and always would be the love of Charles’ life.”Jennie added that she understood that Diana said various things to different journalists at the time, but said “that’s what she said to me in 1995.”She concluded: “So perhaps this is the recognition Diana thought Camilla deserved.”The Queen wrote the announcement this weekend, explaining what will happen when she passes. She 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.”A source close to The Royals told Mail Online that Charles is always Camilla’s “top priority” and she has never tried to overshadow him. The source added that Camilla “carved a role out for herself” and was involved in several powerful causes. They added that despite the struggle, she still always smiles and maintains her warmth. They said: “But she has also carved a role out for herself, has travelled hundreds of thousands of miles on thousands of engagements, taken on some really powerful causes such as violence against women, but is still cheerfully willing to go to the back-end of beyond to cut ribbons and shake hands.“She is warm, friendly and hasn’t put a foot wrong.”The Royal expert spoke to BBC Breakfast On Jan 2. She spoke to Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson about the Platinum Jubilee, which took place this weekend. Sally asked Jennie: "Now this year is going to be a

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.

Princess Diana "thought Camilla deserved recognition," royal expert Jennie Bond has claimed in the wake of the announcement Prince Charles' wife will receive the title of Queen. it was announced over The Queen's 70th anniversary weekend that Her Majesty would like her daughter-in-law to take on the title once she passes away. And while some royal fans are divided on the announcement, Jennie claims that Charles' first wife Diana thought Camilla deserved recognition for her "loyalty" to the Royal family.

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.

As Her Majesty the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, sources say The Firm is planning a grand royal house swap. When the time comes and Prince Charles becomes King, it was thought that he’d remain at his beloved Clarence House and open up Buckingham Palace to tourists.

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.

Her Majesty the Queen has introduced a brand new dog to her litter. However, this time she hasn't chosen her favoured corgi or dorgi breed. The Queen, who recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, is now the owner of an award-winning cocker spaniel, affectionately named Lissy.

Her Majesty the Queen marked her accession day on Sunday, beaming at the camera in a newly-released portrait.The Queen is celebrating an incredible 70 years on the throne - the first British monarch to reach this milestone - but there’s a deeper and more meaningful reason for her wide smile. Our Royal Family love a little symbolism as a mark of respect or remembrance on special occasions, and the Queen is no exception! Alongside nods to her late father King George VI and the Queen Mother, Her Majesty makes the sweetest tribute to Prince Philip with a vase of carefully chosen flowers. Here’s what those sweet snowdrops mean… Enduring love At the age of just 13, the then-Princess Elizabeth crossed paths with a dashing young naval student - Prince Philip.

Prince Philip could not hide his true feelings when told the Queen's father had died 70 years ago. When George VI died on February 6, 1952, his 25-year-old daughter Elizabeth was in Kenya at the beginning of a huge royal tour of the Commonwealth.

The Queen has been seen smiling in a new photo released on Sunday 6 February to mark the day she ascended to the throne 70 years ago. Queen Elizabeth, 95, is wearing a lime green dress for the occasion as she sits in a patterned chair in front of a red briefcase. As she marks becoming the longest reigning monarch with the snap, Her Majesty paid a sweet tribute to her late father King George VI.

The Queen's has now reached a colossal 70 years on the throne.Her Majesty ascended to the Crown upon the death of her father George VI and has since become the country's longest-reigning monarch.Her unusually long reign, the second-longest ever behind French King Louis XIV, who ruled for 72 years, is in part due to her father's poor health.George had a range of ailments and illnesses including lung cancer and had to have a lung removed. He died while Elizabeth was touring Kenya with now late-husband Prince Philip.Becoming the leader of the world's most famous family and monarchy at such a young age was remarkable and slightly unexpected, despite the King's ill health.So how young was the Queen, what happened and how old was she when she took the throne?The Queen came to the throne in 1952 on February 6.We celebrate the jubilee on June 2, however, as this is when the Queen was crowned at Westminster Abbey.The Queen was in Kenya at the time of her father's death and returned to London to be greeted by then Prime Minister Winston Churchill.The Guardian reported: "Prince Philip reacted as if he had been hit by a thunderbolt.

Making history! Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years to the day since she acceded to the British throne — on Sunday, February 6.

The Queen's close friend Lady Pamela Hicks has recalled how the 95 year old monarch began her romance with Prince Philip and fell in love with the navy man. Lady Pamela, 93, who was a bridesmaid at the royal couple's wedding, was also there when Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh first began their flirtatious connection. While the duo became friends when the monarch was still a young princess, they gradually built on their connection over the years.

The Queen is marking the 70th anniversary of her reign on Sunday and, while this summer will be full of celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee, the official day will be tinged with sadness.The day that Princess Elizabeth became The Queen was the day that her father, King George VI, sadly passed away at the age of 56 while she was in Kenya during a tour of the Commonwealth. Royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK! that the day will be "a quiet day of reflection" for Her Majesty as she spends it without her husband, Prince Philip, for the first time.