Setback for new Cumnock adventure playpark officially opened by Prince Charles as bridge feature closes

Queen is always fashion conscious when it comes to her outfits and is rarely seen without a brooch to complete the look.However, not many know that her brooches are much more than a fashion accessory to go with an outfit but each one has a special meaning.Her jewellery is considered to be one of the most valuable and impressive collections in the world.The stunning brooches range from ones gifted to the Queen or specially commissioned pieces of jewellery for a certain event.Her brooches also vary from being of historical significance to a sentimental meaning close to Her Majesty’s heart.One of the Queen’s most special brooches is the Scarab Brooch, which is close to the Queen due to the fact it was a gift from her later husband Prince Philip in 1996.She wore the Scarab which is made from gold, ruby and diamond, for her and Philip’s platinum anniversary portrait.Not all of her brooches were created for Her Majesty with one in particular being commissioned by the Queen but not originally intended to be worn by her.The Centenary Rose Brooch was given to the Queen Mother in 2000 to celebrate her 100th birthday and included a frame of 100 diamonds.The centrepiece of the brooch is a hand-painted Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora Rose, which is the Queen’s coronation flower, on rock crystal.The Queen Mother wore the brooch on a few occasions before her death, when it was given to the Queen and worn for the first time on the 2002 Christmas Broadcast.Her Majesty is often seen wearing the Flower Basket Brooch that was given to her to celebrate the birth of Prince Charles and was decades later seen wearing it at Prince George’s christening, which could be her way of symbolizing the line of succession.One of her oldest brooches also

From show-stopping tiaras, to pricey engagement rings, it’s no secret that The Royal Family have an impressive collection of jewels to their name. But, what most people don’t know is that over the years, the female members have altered their jewellery items to create new one-of-a-kind pieces, with everyone from The Queen, to Princess Diana putting a new spin on their favourite trinkets. It’s not a new concept either.

Prince George may turn down the opportunity to become king after seeing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'have fun' and 'mix with celebs', according to a leading anti-royalist. As the first born son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, George is third in line to the throne after his granddad Prince Charles and his dad.

Prince Charles will be making his reality debut on Monday 31 January as he makes a cameo appearance in the ITV show Keeping Up with the Aristocrats. The Prince of Wales, 73, filmed the scenes while attending The Great Yorkshire Show in July 2021 and will be featured on the show chatting with cast member Lord Gerald Fitzalan Howard, 59, regarding his planned purchase of a cow at the event. The Daily Mail shared the clip from the upcoming episode featuring Charles.

Prince Harry and Prince William speak about their family dynamics, tensions and "disagreements".The video recorded in 2018 was years before the two royal brothers fractious relationship made headlines.It was also during a more amicable period when Harry, 37, still had his senior royal position and tended to official duties.The clip which dates back to February 2018, sees the duo on stage with their partners Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex - collectively, the two royal pairs were notoriously labelled as the "Fab 4".At the time, fans were stoked to see the two royal couples working together as a team and getting stuck into great causes as they spoke at the Q&A held for their Royal Foundation Forum.In the clip, a member of public quizzed the Fab 4 about whether they "ever have disagreements".The future King, Prince William, can be heard bursting out into hysterics and saying "Ohhhhh yes."With Harry quickly interjecting, adding "healthy disagreements" that "come so thick and fast".He said: "Working with family does have its challenges, but we're stuck together for the rest of our lives."Over the years, with strained relationships, complicated family dynamics and royal politics taking full impact, the once coined title the "Fab 4" appears to be a thing of the past.In 2022, not only have the fab four split in two with Harry and Meghan no longer working with Kate and William, they have also stepped back from their positions as senior royals and have left the UK for America.In his widely anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry claimed his brother and father Prince Charles were "trapped" inside the royal family.The prince added that he and his brother had distanced over the years.

Prince Charles is reportedly “dreading” the day he’ll become King, as it will be the result of his mother, 95 year old Queen Elizabeth II, having passed away. Charles, 73, is the eldest of the Queen’s children, and has therefore long been the heir to the throne. While the Prince of Wales has been training for the role for years, he’s still “dreading” the day he becomes King according to Royal biographer Penny Junor, as he's “terrified” at the prospect of the Queen dying.

Prince Andrew to demand a trial by jury against Virginia Giuffre last night has reportedly made princes William and Charles “especially hostile” towards the request, an expert has claimed.The Duke of York has decided to seek to defend the civil sex case brought by Ms Giuffre, according to a legal document filed in the US.The court documents filed in New York yesterday showed that Andrew has denied all of the allegations against him and "hereby demands a trial by jury on all causes of action asserted in the complaint".And royal expert Kinsey Schofield, founder of To Di For Daily, claimed to Nicki Swift that the two princes “will be especially hostile about Prince Andrew's request for a jury trial”.She said: “They are doing everything in their power to control the royal family brand which has had a turbulent couple of years.“Prince Andrew is likely arguing his innocence to the Queen, which would justify such a severe response by his legal team.“However, statistically, people that consume information over the internet remember accusations made much more often than they remember the outcome or the truth.“With that being the case, Prince Andrew's accuser could make numerous salacious statements which will result in negative headlines all over the world.“This could crush the new structure and stability that Prince Charles and Prince William have been working hard to establish.“This is a devastating outcome for the royal family.”In the court documents, Andrew says the lawsuit should be dismissed as he believes the New York court “lacks subject matter jurisdiction” due to his accuser Ms Giuffre being “a permanent resident of Australia and not a domiciliary of Colorado”.Ms Giuffre accuses the Duke of York, of sexual assault on

When Camilla Parker-Bowles married Prince Charles in 2005, it wasn't the first time walking up the aisle for either of them.The two divorcees wed in an intimate ceremony at Windsor Guildhall attended by close friends and family.The proceedings were in stark contrast to Prince Charles' 1981 previous wedding to Princess Diana, particularly the dress of the bride. While Diana wore a huge bespoke gown with a 25 ft train and bejewelled tiara, Camilla opted for something more low key with a fascinator and later a hat both designed by Phillip Treacy.The now Duchess of Cornwall wore two unconventional outfits which were both designed by Anna Valentine and Antonia Robinson.The first was a cream silk chiffon dress with a matching coat, followed by a pale blue chiffon gown with a long-sleeved, gold-embroidered coat over the top. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

The Queen's wedding ring reportedly features a secret and special inscription from her late husband, Prince Philip.The Duke of Edinburgh sadly passed away on 9 April 2021 at the age of 99, but the 95 year old Monarch will always have something special to remember her husband of 73 years by. Since they tied the knot, the Queen has been wearing a gorgeous Welsh gold wedding ring like many other royals however, Philip is said to have engraved a secret message on the inside of the band.

PROUD Poirot actor Sir David Suchet kneels to be knighted by Prince William yesterday. The star, who played the moustachioed Belgian sleuth 70 times on ITV, missed December’s ceremony with Covid.

Prince Harry's possible removal as a Counsellor of State could be the "final nail in the coffin", a source has claimed. By law, the Counsellors of State include the Sovereign's spouse and the next four people in the line of succession who are over the age of 21. At the moment, Prince Harry, 37, his brother Prince William, 39, their father Prince Charles, 73, and his brother Prince Andrew, 61, are the four people who form the Counsellors of State.Two or more of the Counsellors of State are appointed by Letter Patent to act in Her Majesty's place in the event that she is unable to undertake official duties on a temporary basis due to illness or absence abroad.

"Protective" Prince Charles fears son Harry's book will be an "excoriating takedown" of Camilla, a source claims.The Prince of Wales has reportedly invited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to stay with him for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year.The offer is said to be an olive branch as the Royal Family heals rifts from across the Atlantic. A source told The Sun: "Forget the Prince Andrew saga, the main topic of discussion at Clarence House is Harry's book and the reputational damage it could very well do.

Eamonn Holmes has joked that Prince Charles "doesn't trust him" after he "broke protocol" to kiss his wife Camilla Parker Bowles.The 62 year old raised eyebrows back in 2018 when he greeted the Duchess of Cornwall by planting a kiss on her cheek during a visit to the This Morning studios with her husband, Charles. Eamonn, who has expressed fears that his wife Ruth Langsford may become his carer following a challenging few months, has now spoken of his relationship with his "favourite royal".

Eamonn Holmes, 62, made his GB News debut this month as he presents the channel's new Breakfast show.The presenter has spoken in a new interview about his "favourite royal", and recalled maybe upsetting Prince Charles, 73, when he "broke protocol" and kissed Camilla Parker Bowles, 72.Eamonn has previously admitted he is an "outrageous flirt", with the presenter embracing Camilla in 2014.He even breached rules by kissing her in 2018, with Eamonn joking about the pair's relationship in a recent interview.Speaking to The Belfast Telegraph, about Camilla, he said: "I have had the opportunity to meet Camilla privately at functions on a number of occasions."She is approachable and incredibly friendly.

Prince Harry is said to have held secret talks with his father Prince Charles in a bid to heal their rift.The Duke of Sussex, 37, reportedly "reached out" to his father the Prince of Wales following their fallout last year. Harry and Charles' rift is said to have sparked when Prince Harry said he felt "let down" by his father in his explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.The fall out between the father and son is said to have continued as Charles felt "deeply hurt" by his son's revelations on his Oprah interview, where he opened up on his experience in the Royal Family alongside his wife Meghan Markle.

Prince Charles intends to make some huge changes to the monarchy once he ascends to the throne after his mother's death.Queen Elizabeth II is gearing up to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee later this year, while her son Charles is the longest-serving Prince of Wales in 2017.Once Charles ascended to the throne and becomes King, royal insiders claim there are several key changes he is likely to introduce to update the ‘image of the monarchy’. Graham Smith, CEO of Republic, told Express that Prince Charles will look to cultivate a new image of the monarchy for the public as it adjusts to the Queen’s absence.

Prince Harry has been having secret conversations with Prince Charles in a hope to heal their rift before the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration.Harry "reached out" to his father after claiming he has been stripped of his money and security which is stopping him from returning to the UK for safety reasons.A source told The Sun: “There has been a definite thaw in relations between Harry and Charles. They are on much better terms and have been having friendly chats and video calls.“It has been suggested to Harry he may live to regret any lingering family bitterness, and he has taken that on board.“There is a feeling he is coming back more into the fold and wants to be closer to his family.”Palace officials expect the 37-year-old to return to the UK this summer for the Queen's Jubilee in June.However ,it is unclear if Harry will be returning alone or with his family, wife Meghan, 40, two-year-old son Archie and seven-month-old daughter Lilibet.Harry moved to California US in 2020 after giving up royal duties to become a private citizen.Prince Charles is reportedly "desperate" to see his grandchildren and to spend quality time with them after having several "enjoyable" video calls, said a royal source.

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".

Princess Diana “achingly familiar” as director Ed Perkins debuts The Princess at the Sundance Film Festival this week.The latest film presents an “immersive and experimental” take on the tragic demise of the Princess of Wales, using archival beginning with her 1981 engagement to Prince Charles to her death 16 years later.With a Broadway musical, Netflix drama The Crown and a glitzy indie film about Princess Diana all released in recent months, the latest documentary received mixed reviews as it joins the growing number of TV shows claiming to offer a fresh perspective on Diana’s life.One critic, Kevin Maher from The Times.

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 and Kate Middleton have made hints that they won’t welcome a fourth child into their family - but the Duchess might be changing her mind.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed the sweetest day at Clitheroe Community Hospital on Thursday. Kate, 40, and Prince William, 39, popped to Lancashire to meet the health staff and cuddle the cutest service puppy. But as Kate cradled a baby in her arms, William got worried! Crowds cooed as the Duchess held baby Anastasia for a photo with her parents, Trudi and Alastair Barrie.