The Crown Jewels: Changes the Royal Family have made to their iconic jewellery pieces over the years

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is set to take over as the patron of England Rugby.The position was one that was held by Prince Harry before he and wife Meghan Markle exited their roles and senior royals and therefore lost a lot of the titles and patronages that came with them. Kate, 40, is an avid sport fan and was announced as the new patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union this week.

BBC in 1969 was so hated by the Queen that Her Majesty never wanted it aired again – because she felt it “cheapened” the Royal Family.The Queen ordered the 110-minute documentary, titled Royal Family, to be locked away, but it was secretly leaked onto Youtube in 2019.Viewers who managed to see the footage before it was deleted, saw a young Prince Charles go topless and the Royal Family eating breakfast from tupperware.The fly-on-the-wall documentary also captured the moment the Queen called a US ambassador a "gorilla".Instead of showing the glamour and elegance we see today from royalty, the documentary gave a more unguided glimpse into the Royal Family's life.For the first time, the public was given a real insight into how the family acts away from the spotlight.However, Buckingham Palace believed the documentary “cheapens the Royal Family”, according to the Mail.Speaking about the filmto the BBC, producer Richard Cawston said "until we made this film, I really believe that none of them had ever spoken into a microphone anything which had not been carefully prepared."Scenes from the documentary included the family enjoying a barbecue together and debunking a theory that the queen never carries cash, as she bought an ice lolly at the shops for a young Prince Edward.At the time of its release it was viewed by 45 million and was just before Charles' investiture as the Prince of Wales.However, despite the public reaction, it did not go down well with Buckingham Palace despite them being pleased with the final cut.According to the Mail, the one thing that Prince Philip asked to change was when a young Edward was about to cry after the string on Charles's cello had snapped and hit him in the face, but the Queen thought the

Prince Harry has been mocked and praised in equal measure after speaking about the 'hard days' he suffers and the steps he takes to avoid 'burn-out'. The millionaire Prince and dad of two has been living in the USA with wife Meghan Markle for two years now and admitted to American firm BetterUp he struggles with his mental health.

When 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth was proclaimed queen on Feb. 6, 1952, the British Empire stretched across the world, royalty was widely revered and televisions were still a novelty item.

Meghan’s Markle’s former acting career has revealed she once played a murdering princess in a television crime drama. Gobsmacked fans can see the Hollywood actress embroiled in the heart of a fairytale murder plot in resurfaced footage of ABC’s The Castle a decade before she met Prince Harry.

British Vogue that she would have no problem with raising children as a single mother – cue an outpouring of disdain from those who claimed she was glorifying “broken homes. ” And this week, Twitter was flooded with comments ranging from the disparaging in tone (Rihanna’s current choice of partner, her age) to the downright patronising (some praised her for “normalising” getting pregnant at age 33).

"They stole what they stole in the last thousand years or whatever, but we are where we are today.”But he did continue, and go on to say that he thinks the family are “good for the country” despite some faults.The star explained that despite many people’s concerns that the royals have undeserved privilege, so do many of those who complain about it.He weighed in, saying: “I like them and I think they're good for the country. "I think they're decent people who do a lot for charity.“People might say they don't deserve all that money because they haven't done anything.“But lots of people haven't done anything and still have the money and prestige.”John Barnes is a Jamaican-born footballer who played for Liverpool, scoring 108 goals in over 400 appearances.He has also appeared on viewers’ screens, starring in Celebrity Big Brother, Strictly Come Dancing, and in January, he starred in Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel.But John has caused a stir with fans after voicing certain political opinions.During BBC’s Question Time in February 2019, the star said he thought that “the average person” didn’t understand the consequences of leaving the EU.Also present at the time was journalist Ella Whelan, who said that the comments were dangerous because “you’re essentially saying the average voter is thick.”He said: “When I say the average person doesn’t understand, you think that the average person, out of the 56 million, understands the ramifications of leaving Europe from a financial and economics point of view?”He added: “You think not understanding the ramifications from an economic point of view means that you’re thick?”Ms Whelan said the impact of Brexit had been discussed “ad nauseam”.

Prince William and Kate Middleton spend most of their time residing at the lavish 1A apartment in Kensington Palace with their young children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. And along with the pristine décor, beautiful flower arrangements and chic patterned rugs, the four-storey apartment comes with a hidden panic room and an escape tunnel to help keep the family safe. As reported by Global Citizen, it was revealed: “Kate and William’s royal apartment at Kensington Palace includes a panic room with an air filtration system, guarding against biological warfare, and an escape tunnel.” With William, 39, being second-in-line to the British throne and George third-in-line, the safety of the family is of paramount importance.

Since tying the knot in 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton have welcomed three charismatic kids into the Royal Family. While the Cambridges are slowly helping Prince George understand his destiny as King of England, Kate has concerns for his little brother Louis.The Duchess opened up about her children’s love of sport at a rugby training session on Wednesday, saying: “They’re all enjoying it, Louis is kamikaze.

Meghan Markle shocked her guests into silence during a speech on her wedding day in 2018, according to a new book.The Duchess of Sussex's heartfelt comments about beginning her new life came as she spoke publicly in the UK for the first time — which experts have been keen to point out was unusual for a royal bride.Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand make the claim about Meghan in their unofficial biography, Finding Freedom.Speaking to a close confidant who recalled how she felt comfortable to share her thoughts and feelings in a "safe space" surrounded by her nearest and dearest, the authors wrote: "A first for a royal bride, the move reinforced the idea that this American was no typical duchess. You could literally hear a pin drop."'For her to have been quiet for as long as she had, and then have this really safe space where she could give these heartfelt remarks, it was a really special moment"'She spent so many years, whether on campus, on TV, or advocating for women to be empowered, speaking out.

TRADITIONALLY, most brides and grooms will only invite their nearest and dearest to their wedding ceremony before having more mates come along to the reception in the evening. But when you're a member of the Royal Family, this all gets turned on its head.

ELIZABETH DEBICKI looks just like Princess Diana in a chunky red puffer jacket while filming the forthcoming fifth series of The Crown. The actress, 31, stuns in the role of the Princess of Wales for the fifth and sixth season of the popular historical drama.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall’s dog Beth got to come along for the ride on Wednesday.

Years ago, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry’s patronages were once split rather evenly. However, that was before the Duke of Sussex made his decision to step away from his role in the royal family—and now, Duchess Kate is taking over one of the royal patronages Harry lost.

She went from an aspiring actress to the Duchess of Sussex, and for a long time, Meghan Markle has not been a stranger to the limelight.

Queen is planning a big surprise for her grandson Prince William's 40th birthday bash, a royal insider has claimed. William turns 40 on June 21 this year, just weeks after the Platinum Jubilee.A royal expert has claimed Her Majesty has been hard at work making sure it's the perfect day for the Duke of Cambridge this summer.

Her first day! Duchess Kate celebrated her new role as rugby patronage by showing off her own athletic skills.

Kate Middleton is stepping onto the pitch! The 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge is taking over Prince Harry's royal duties and is now the Royal Patron of the Rugby Football League and England Rugby.To celebrate this new role, Kate participated in a fun video with several rugby stars where she tossed the ball to a few players including a young girl, adult athletes and even a bilateral amputee. At one point in the clip, the grinning mother of three spins the ball on her finger. «I am so thrilled to become Patron of the @TheRFL and @EnglandRugby

Kate Middleton may be used to spending her time residing at the lavish Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace and visiting Anmer Hall on the Queen’s sprawling Sandringham Estate during school holidays, but her former family home is a lot less extravagant. Hailing from Berkshire, the Duchess of Cambridge grew up in the village of Bradfield Southend, living in her West View home until the age of 13. When Carole and Michael Middleton bought the Victorian home in 1979 for £34,700 the semi-detached property had three bedrooms, though the couple spent their time renovating the house.

Kate Middleton is officially the Patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union, Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday. The Duchess of Cambridge is taking over for her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, and it's the first one of Harry's former patronages to be redistributed to another member of the royal family since he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped back from their roles as working royals.According to the Kensington Palace press release, the new patronages, which have been given to 40-year-old Kate by Queen Elizabeth, closely align with «her Royal Highness’ longstanding passion for sport and the lifelong benefits it can provide, both within our communities and on an individual level.»Kate has showed off her athletic abilities in the past.

Meghan Markle had a specific "turning point" which changed her relationship with the Royal Family, an expert has claimed. The Sussexes walked away from their royal duties back in 2020.