Queen will never ‘panic or collapse’ - she ‘parks the bad stuff to get on with the job’

Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly planning on moving to Windsor this summer to be closer to the Queen.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are even said to have taken steps to look at schools in the area for their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte. While their youngest son Prince Louis, three, is yet to start school. Kate, 40, and husband William, 39, are said to be looking at schools in Buckinghamshire, Windsor and Surrey – having said to have looked at Lambrook School in Ascot.

Prince Andrew and an alleged fraudster may "finish the Queen", an expert has claimedDetails of The Duke of York's potentially problematic dealings were revealed by royal expert Daniela Elseras in an article for news.com.au.In the article, entitled "The $40 million problem that might finish the Queen", she says the Royal Family member accepted payments totalling nearly £1.5million ($1.9million USD) from Turkish businessman Selman Turk.The alleged fraudster is currently being sued by his former employer, Turkish millionaire Nebahat Evyap Isbilen, for allegedly defrauding her of around £53million ($70million), and Elseras claims it is causing Her Majesty a "very, very serious headache".Isbilen is said to have fled her home country amid fears of politician imprisonment, but her allegations towards Turk, who is said to have deposited nearly a million pounds ($1.3million) into Prince Andrew's bank account is currently being investigated.In November 2019, Turk is said to have deposited the hefty sum of money on behalf of Isbilen.Isbilen believed the money was going to be used to get a new Turkish passport, but Turk is said to have told her bank when questioned that the large transaction was actually a gift for newly-engaged Princess Beatrice's wedding.When Isbilen's lawyers contacted Andrew in March 2021, the money was returned but questions about what the money had been for were not answered.Prince Andrew has had a series of "eyebrow-raising" controversies around his financial status in the Royal Family, with Eleseras claiming the "taint of his questionable affairs" are now "reaching all the way to the top".In the news.com.au article, Elseras refers to the 2007 purchase of a crumbling property owned by the Prince and ex-wife

Rose Ayling-Ellis is rumoured to be tipped for an MBE from the Queen after her dedication to raising awareness of the deaf community. The 27 year old was the first deaf contestant to appear on Strictly Come Dancing and even went on to win the show – and the hearts of viewers after her outstanding performances. The actress, who is best known for her role as Frankie Lewis on EastEnders, has made a lasting impression on fans, with many even taking up sign language as a result.

The Queen will be accompanied by disgraced son Prince Andrew to the Derby on the weekend of her Platinum Jubilee, according to reports.

Google Maps fans on Reddit have only just discovered a hidden royal Easter egg on the app.When users search to look at Buckingham Palace, Balmoral or Windsor Castle they will find that the iconic yellow Street View 'pegman' becomes a cartoon of Queen Elizabeth II.

Meghan Markle's sister, Samantha believes the former actress and Prince Harry have burnt their bridges with the British public after their "hurtful" attacks. Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, left the world speechless when they decided to step down as senior working royals in January 2020.

Queen is reported to have quite the sense of humour and enjoys hearing jokes, which is why she was ‘furious” when an aid tried to stop her hearing a punchline.Her Majesty was in the company of multi-millionaire businessman and former Vice-Admiral Sir Donald Gosling, who the Queen enjoyed seeing because she knew he always had some new jokes to tell her.According to MyLondon, the Queen was meeting Sir Donald at a naval ceremony when he was about to hit Her Majesty with a punchline when aides tried to stop the joke in its tracks when after hearing the first part.The source said: "Don was in full flow telling her his latest joke - involving a horse trainer giving Viagra to a runner in the 2.30 at Newton Abbott.”This prompted Labour Defence Secretary Fred Mulley to reportedly raise his hand and stop Sir Donald from getting to the punchline, believing the Queen should not listen to such a crude joke.However, the Queen was reportedly “furious” and “berated” Mr Mulley for stepping in on her before.The source continued: “She made Don tell the whole joke all over again, and shrieked with laughter at the punchline, which was about the horse winning against stiff competition or something like that."Sir Donald sadly passed away on September 16 in 2019 at the age of 90 after battling an illness.This week the Queen and the Royal Family came together to pay their respects to her late husband Prince Philip.The Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service provoked tears at Westminster Abbey.Her Majesty was seen shedding a tear as the national anthem was played during the service.Keep up to date with all the latest news stories. by signing up for one of Daily Star's free newsletters here. Nick Davies, a leading UK

After Prince Philip's memorial service at Westminster Abbey, Sophie Wessex returned to royal duties. On Tuesday, The Queen put on a brave face as she led the royal arrives at the London venue, ready to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh's life. And days later, the Countess of Wessex was back at work as she planted an elm tree in the garden of Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

applauded for speaking about ableism [discrimination in favour of able-bodied people], shared a snap of herself in a wheelchair, draped in a union flag and holding two smaller flags at the Paralympics.Rosie, who has cerebral palsy, used the chair, which she dubbed ‘Maureen’ to get around while covering the Paralympics, later revealing it had been a huge help.‘Disappointed to read of The Queen’s reluctance to use a wheelchair,’ she wrote.‘In 2022 ableism and internalised ableism is still everywhere. Mobility aids are not a defeat.

Queen, 96, has recently been at the centre of reports speculating on her health after she cancelled a series of engagements on the royal schedule.Some royal experts suggested that the Monarch had been cancelling events to avoid being seen in a wheelchair.Robert Jobson, Royal editor for Australian television channel Sunrise, claimed that there had been “talks” about the Queen using a wheelchair, but that she wouldn’t want to be seen in public using one.Comedian Rosie Jones has now reacted to the barrage of claims surrounding the Queen’s health in a tweet, in which she claimed that ableism was “still everywhere”.Rosie, who suffers from a disability named ataxic cerebral palsy, said she felt “disappointed” to find out about Her Majesty’s “reluctance” to use a wheelchair.In view of her 181,000 Twitter followers, Rosie said: “Disappointed to read of The Queen’s reluctance to use a wheelchair.“In 2022 ableism and internalised ableism is still everywhere.“Mobility aids are not a defeat.They are life ENHANCING.“Elizabeth love, don’t you want to look as sexy as me and Maureen.”She concluded the tweet with an emoji surrounded by love hearts and attached a picture of herself in a wheelchair waving the Union Jack.Rosie’s remarks sparked debate in her tweet’s replies, with some online users defending the Queen's reported choice to avoid being seen in a wheelchair.Yums0me said: “I hear what you're saying but It's not ableism to want to retain our physical independence as long as poss.“Unless we're in our 90s & used to being very active, we can't really understand how on a personal level, using a wheelchair very much must feel like admitting defeat.” (sic)Minty4President argued: “I think you might be confused.Seeing a mobility aid as a

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin has said he wants to turn Buckingham Palace into a pub now that the Queen has permanently moved to Windsor Castle.The popular chain pub boss has said the move would be a perfect opportunity for the Royal Family, who could make some extra cash in a conversion of palace to pub.The 66-year-old was keen to convert the property into a pub kitted out with a beer garden, taking "a section" of the historic building and turning it into a boozer.The founder and chairman of Wetherspoons told MyLondon: "The Queen's moved out early. Perfect opportunity for Timbo."Martin continued: "I wouldn't even insist on taking over the whole of Buckingham Palace, I'd just take a section and a bit of garden.

Lorraine Kelly admitted she was puzzled by The Queen's decision to be escorted by Prince Andrew at a memorial service for Prince Philip.

Kate Middleton is shaping up to be a perfect future Queen and according to a royal expert, she’s met the monarchy’s high standards. When the Queen Mother was alive, she stuck rigidly to age-old traditions and valued grace, dedication and steadfast duty among members of the Royal Family. While there’s ‘not a lot’ she would admire about Meghan Markle, says expert Jennie Bond, she’d definitely have approved of Duchess Kate.The former BBC royal correspondent tells OK!: “Kate is turning out to be the real deal.

Queen and Royal Family caused a stir at the memorial to Prince Philip with the presence of Prince Andrew.Andrew accompanied the Queen, whose presence at the event was in doubt due to fears over her mobility, despite a recent scandal.The Queen's second - and said to be favourite - son recently paid a settlement to Virginia Giuffre, who had accused the royal of sex crimes, which he has always denied.

From attending lavish state banquets to travelling the world on different tours, working for the royals is a job like no other. But alongside the glitz and glamour of the role, working for the Queen comes with its downsides too, such as being away from home for long stretches of time. Speaking exclusively to OK!, former royal chef Darren McGrady explained how busy days at Balmoral Castle meant that he and his colleagues stuck together to form their own alternative “family”.

Loose Women star Linda Robson claimed it was "unfortunate" that Prince Andrew walked alongside Her Majesty The Queen at a memorial service for Prince Philip.The Duke of York who resigned from public duty after settling a US civil court case was seen in public for the first time alongside members of The Royal Family on Tuesday (March 29).Andrew and his relatives joined dignitaries and royals from across Europe as they paid tribute to his late father, Prince Philip, who died in April 2021 aged 99.There had been plans in place for The Queen, 96, to walk alongside the Dean of Westminster as she entered the ceremony but these plans changed at the last minute after Andrew met his mother at her home, Windsor Castle.During Wednesday's (March 30) instalment, anchor Christine Lampard asked her co-panellists Janet Street-Porter and Linda Robson their thoughts on Andrew attending.Janet said: "It would have been a really tough day for her [the Queen], I think in terms of the image of the message it sends across to the rest of us, I suppose what it says is he is her favourite son, everybody knows that it's been reported many, many times."I just think it was a bit unfortunate but obviously it's her choice, the Dean of Westminster was meant to accompany the Queen when she got out of the car and take her to her seat."Andrew went to Windsor Castle, met the Queen and they changed cars at Buckingham Palace so he went with her every step of the way and he has been visiting her at Windsor Castle on a daily basis."Not only is there a close relationship but he's been there for her."While Linda added: "She was a woman mourning her husband and whether it was Andrew, whether it was Edward or Charles, it was Andrew."Unfortunately it was Andrew

The Queen was heavily involved in the planning of yesterday's memorial service for her late husband Prince Philip and left a beautiful tribute to him hidden in plain sight.The heartbroken monarch ensured there were plenty of personal touches at the event at Westminster Abbey - despite the congregation being 1,800 strong.Among the sweet tributes was one dated back to the day Her Majesty married Philip in November 1947 - in the same Abbey.That's because the flowers in the church for the memorial service were in shades of patriotic red, white and blue, with larger arrangements featuring blue eryngium – known as sea holly – a nod to the duke’s career in the Royal Navy, and his lifelong affection for the sea, Mirror reports.However, the smaller posies included white dendrobium orchids - the flowers that appeared in Princess Elizabeth’s wedding bouquet when she married Philip in 1947.The Queen is said to have personally requested orchids to be included in her wedding bouquet.The rest of the service itself also featured several of Prince Philip's poignant last requests that were finally honoured almost a year from his funeral.When he died last April aged 99, England was still in the grip of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.This meant his funeral, held on April 17 at St George's Chapel in Windsor, was a much scaled-back service, with just 30 guests and no singing by the guests.It had been Philip's express wishes for the congregation to join and sing the rousing hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer at his funeral.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The hymn was sung by a small choir, guests at his funeral were not allowed to join in but yesterday (March 29),

On March 30 2002, the Queen Mother passed away at the age of 101.The nation mourned its favourite member of the Royal Family, who always had a wide smile and a wave for everyone who met her. It’s true, the Queen Mother was seen as a sweet and cuddly grandmother. But behind her twinkling eyes was a strong woman with a steely reputation, as Jennie Bond tells OK!.The former BBC royal correspondent recalls: “The Queen Mother was called ‘steel in a velvet glove’ but she was tough as boots inside.

It’s been 20 years since Her Majesty the Queen lost her mother, and a lot has changed for our Royal Family. When the Queen Mother was alive, the monarchy wouldn’t allow royals to wed divorcees. But the rules have been bent in recent times and Prince Harry was allowed to marry Meghan Markle.

Queen Elizabeth was a picture of determination on Tuesday, despite her frailty, as she attended the memorial service of her beloved late husband Philip, for her first official engagement outside of a royal resident in almost six months. Her display at Westminster Abbey - walking cautiously, holding onto the elbow of the Duke of York for support with one hand and carrying her stick with the other - differed greatly from how she appeared at the Welsh Senedd last autumn, walking somewhat speedily from the car.

A new report has emerged about Queen Elizabeth and her son Prince Andrew.