The Queen: Last News

A new book has revealed a heart-wrenching question Prince Harry asked following the funeral of his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. In 'A Voyage Around The Queen', author Craig Brown claims that a young Harry, aged just 12 at the time, questioned whether his mother was truly gone. Brown describes the end of the service, writing: "The 100-strong congregation ends the service with a rendition of 'God Save the Queen'.

Prince Harry reportedly sent a text to his brother Prince William during the Queen's final days, but didn't receive a reply.The Duke of Sussex and wife Meghan Markle were in London when King Charles, then still a prince, called his youngest son to inform him that Queen Elizabeth II was unwell. However, Harry almost missed the call as it came from an unknown number. Royal author Craig Brown writes in his book Voyage Around the Queen that Charles told Harry "Granny's health has taken a turn".

ITV is set to shed light on a critical issue with Queen Camilla at the forefront in the new documentary, Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors, airing later in 2024.The network has been granted unprecedented access to cover Camilla's longstanding efforts to combat domestic abuse, and the final result will feature private interactions with survivors which have never been public until now.The Queen will be seen hosting round-tables with teenagers, celebrating International Women's Day at Buckingham Palace, and meeting survivors who, if they hadn't found refuge, could have lost their lives.The documentary will also delve into why abusers act as they do, and how to break the cycle of abuse. Sue Murphy, head of factual programmes at ITV, expressed the channel's pride in producing this impactful documentary, stating: "ITV is proud to be making this documentary with Her Majesty the Queen about this hugely important subject." Sue hopes that by sharing these stories, the film will trigger societal change, asserting: "We hope the film will raise awareness and inspire change in our society." The powerful 90-minute film will weave personal testimonies with the narratives of those who've lost family to domestic violence and individuals striving to halt the abuse, ensuring their voices echo throughout.

Prince William fears his brother Prince Harry's inheritance might vanish quickly due to the "lavish" lifestyle he leads with Meghan Markle in the USA, a source has revealed. On his 40th birthday on September 15, the Duke of Sussex is set to inherit a hefty £7m from a trust fund established by their great-grandmother, the Queen Mother.

Princess Anne warned younger royals against 'trying to reinvent the wheel' as she candidly shared her thoughts on philanthropy. Speaking to Vanity Fair in 2020, the diligent royal, who has over 300 charitable engagements under her belt, suggested the new generation may not grasp the full extent of her past efforts. She said: "I don't think this younger generation probably understands what I was doing in the past and It's often true, isn't it?" Opening up about her role in the Royal Family, Anne revealed concerns over attempts to update the monarchy's traditional approach to charity work.

Zara Tindall and her husband Mike, 42, were over the moon as they welcomed their baby boy Lucas Philip Tindall into the world on March 21, 2021. But, in a surprising turn of events, Zara gave birth at home "on the bathroom floor" as they couldn't get to the hospital in time due to the swift nature of her labour.

Meghan Markle and Princess Kate had a common confidante in Sophie Wessex during their integration into Royal life, reveals a Royal expert. Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has been lauded for her strong connections within 'The Firm', even being dubbed as Queen Elizabeth's "second daughter" by Royal expert Jennie Bond, alongside Princess Anne. Jennie spoke about how Sophie's warmth extends to all corners of the Royal household.

King Charles'would "spend hours" indulging in one of his "quirky" hobbies as a child, leaving his mother, Queen Elizabeth II amused, royal expert Jennie Bond has claimed.The monarch is known for his love of the outdoors, with many of his projects focusing on outside spaces. Charles, 75, especially enjoys a maze.The King has had a new maze garden built in the grounds of his Royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk.The new feature was inspired by the elaborate labyrinth he had at the estate as a child.

Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, is one of the hardest working members of the Royal Family and often goes without the acclaim he deserves. Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are among the line up of senior royals who can represent King Charles III and Queen Camilla, alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales, and The Princess Royal. However, Prince Edward has often been referred to as 'The Queen's forgotten son,' partly because his private life has not boasted as many headlines as his older brothers, Charles and Andrew.

Celine Dion's team has come out swinging against Donald Trump for his unauthorised use of her iconic ballad at an election rally, stating: "Today, Celine Dion's management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorised usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing 'My Heart Will Go On' at a Donald Trump / JD Vance campaign rally in Montana." The star's representatives issued a public statement saying, "In no way is this use authorised, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. ...

The Olympics are now in full swing, and several of our favourite royals, including Princess Anne and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, have jetted off to Paris to cheer on Team GB as they compete against some of the world's top athletes in hopes of bringing home a gold medal. However, it was Sophie's outfit choice - and her surprising break from Royal protocol - that caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans during her appearance at the Games earlier this week. For her Parisian outing, the Duchess was seen celebrating Team GB's gold medal win in the women's team sprint, where the team set a new world record.

Royal fans are heartbroken after a beloved companion of the Queen's passed away. Lord Robert Fellowes was also Princess Diana's brother-in-law, having been married to her older sister – Lady Jane – for more than 40 years.This also made him an uncle to Prince William and Prince Harry. News of his death was announced yesterday, leaving behind three children, OK! previously reported.

Following his grandmother’s death, Prince William and his wife of 13 years, Kate, embraced their new roles as the Prince and Princess of Wales, taking on an increasing number of royal duties while also bringing up their three young children, George, 11, Charlotte, nine, and Louis, six. But earlier this year William was dealt two devastating, very personal blows when first his father and then his beloved wife were diagnosed with cancer.The Princess of Wales bravely announced she had been undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of the disease in a video message on 22 March, saying it had taken her time “to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment”.

The Princess of Wales has established a number of cherished royal traditions for her three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - especially when it comes to their birthdays. These traditions have become quite popular among fans of the Royal Family on social media. And, even though she continues to focus on her cancer treatment, there is one special custom that the Princess could be doing ahead of Prince George's 11th birthday celebration tomorrow (July 22).

King Charles and Queen Camilla have braved the elements during their two-day visit to the Channel Islands. Basking in the beautiful sunshine on their Guernsey trip, it was a stark contrast to the torrential rain and gusty winds they faced yesterday in Jersey.The Royal couple were caught in a downpour while attending a parade in St Helier's capital, with both King and Queen, who is celebrating her 77th birthday, clutching umbrellas and Camilla donning her raincoat for extra warmth.

Albert Square has been graced by many faces since the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders first hit our screens in 1985. However, only a handful of those actors have gone on to achieve national acclaim, let alone international success. Among the few who've managed to bag small roles in Hollywood blockbusters are some well-known personalities, such as Ben Hardy (who played Peter Beale) and Michelle Ryan (Zoe Slater).

A rare moment caught on film has revealed Queen Camilla having a "scolding" word with Princess Charlotte, according to a lip-reading expert, and giving Princess Kate a brisk command during a tense occasion. Amidst the solemn proceedings of Queen Elizabeth II's farewell and committal service on 19 September 2022, the whole Royal Family came together to bid their final goodbyes.

Meghan Markle’s impact on the Royal Family caused as big a crisis as Princess Diana’s death or the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936, historian and biographer Hugo Vickers has claimed. In an interview with The Sun’s royal editor Matt Wilkinson, Hugo was asked what had been the biggest crisis in the Royal Family in the past 50 years.

When the royals are off-duty and away from the public eye, they ditch the formality of titles for more affectionate nicknames. Meghan Markle shared her pet name for Prince Harry, calling him 'Haz' in a candid chat with James Corden during their LA escapade. The Queen, known fondly within the family as Lilibet, was even dubbed 'Gary' by a young Prince William who struggled with the word 'Grandma'.

Death in Paradise burst onto BBC One back in 2011 with Ben Miller - who starred as neurotic detective Richard Poole - becoming the first of many actors to lead the show. However, a very different British star was originally cast as DI Richard, show creator Robert Thorogood has revealed. The screenwriter and novelist, who is promoting the latest book in his Marlow Murder Club series The Queen of Poisons, revealed in an exclusive chat with OK! that Would I Lie To You panellist and Peep Show star David Mitchell was originally cast as Richard Poole.

Zara and Mike Tindall, known for their love of sports, were spotted at day 10 of the high profile event that is Wimbledon.The niece of King Charles and her ex-rugby player husband enjoyed a day out to watch the quarter-final action on Centre Court. Given their Royal connections and popularity among Royal enthusiasts, one might expect them to be seated in the esteemed Royal box. However, that honour was bestowed upon Zara's older brother, Peter Phillips, Princess Anne's eldest son.