The 'private, sombre and reflective' way The Queen will mark the 70 year anniversary of her reign

The Queen owns an incredible number of grand properties and there are some that she's never even lived in herself. One of these properties is situated on the Windsor estate – and has been a Royal residence since 1792.

It's no secret that Queen Elizabeth is a huge dog lover, so it comes as no surprise that her pet pooches live very lavish lifestyles. Her Majesty, 95, has taken care of numerous dogs throughout her 70-year reign, and she is currently the owner of two corgis, a dorgi called Candy, and a cocker spaniel named Lissy.

Her Majesty the Queen has been likened to a modern-day "ultimate influencer" despite the fact Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have enjoyed brilliant social media success.Andrea Leadsom, the former Leader of the House of Commons, made the claim during a debate on whether the UK should be a republic or monarchy at Cambridge Union on Thursday evening (February 10).She talked about the geopolitical and economical benefits the monarchy brought to the country and discussed the political stability during the Queen's 70-year reign, Express reports.Ms Leadsom, who was debating in favour of the Royal Family alongside Jacob Rees-Mogg added: "In this age of social media you could even call the Queen the ultimate influencer; I wouldn’t dream of doing so.“Jacob probably wouldn’t like it. In fact, Jacob probably wouldn’t know what that was.”The Daily Star reported last month that Meghan Markle was officially the 'most influential' Royal, according to Google searches, media mentions, and Instagram hashtags.Queen Elizabeth was the world’s second most influential Royal, pulling in triple the combined searches, media mentions, and hashtags than the average for all Royals on the list.Kate Middleton was the third most influential on the list, and officially the most instagrammable Royal, featuring in the most Instagram hashtags with 13 million.The former House of Commons leader said the influence of the monarchy was the reason the UK ranked third in the world in terms of soft power.Ms Leadsom also claimed companies that sported the Royal warrant enjoyed a 10 percent increase in sales due to the draw of The Firm.

Queen Elizabeth boasts a property empire estimated to be worth around £14.1billion, with homes dotted around the entire country. Many of Her Majesty's properties are unoccupied however, giving members of the royal family opportunity to move whenever they wish to do so.

The Queen is being monitored despite not showing any COVID-19 symptoms after her son Prince Charles contracted the virus for a second time Thursday.

Queen Elizabeth II met with Prince Charles before he tested positive for COVID-19 and is now being closely monitored, a royal source tells ET. On Thursday, Clarence House announced that Charles — who is vaccinated and boosted — tested positive for COVID-19 that morning and is now self-isolating. Our source tells ET that 95-year-old Elizabeth and 73-year-old Charles met on Tuesday after she returned from Sandringham.

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 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.

Prince William has reportedly given his seal of approval for Camilla to become Queen Consort when Prince Charles is crowned, it has been claimed. The Duke of Cambridge, who is second in line to the thrown, is said to be happy for his stepmother to take the role following Queen Elizabeth's statement on Sunday, where she said it would be her "sincere wish" for Camilla to be recognised as Queen Consort. A source has revealed Prince William, 39, has accepted 74 year old Camilla as part of the family after seeing the happiness she brings to his dad, 73.

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Duchess of Sussex has been told by a royal expert to take inspiration from the now-future Queen, Camilla, when it comes to her "team playing" behaviour.Royal author Angela Levin, who wrote a biography on the Duke of Sussex called, Harry: Conversations with the Prince, made the comments on GB News.It comes in the wake of the announcement that Camilla will be made Queen Consort when the current Queen ends her reign, The Mirror reports.Describing Meghan as a “difficult woman”, Ms Levin said: “When the Duchess of Cornwall is with Prince Charles, she takes a backwards step and she's there to support him rather like Prince Philip was.“She doesn't try to interfere, she doesn't try to outsmart him, or rush ahead and shake hands with whoever is there, and also never complained about anything, from the time she was most disliked, before she married Prince Charles, people were attacking her in every possible way.“She got on with her life quietly, never blamed anybody and never tried to win people round, she just waited - I believe she felt that if you give people time they will see what I'm like and then they can make up their minds.“I think that the Duchess of Sussex needs to prove herself non-stop - she takes on everything she possibly can because she needs to be out there in the front. “She's not somebody who wants to work as a team, where Camilla doesn't want to put herself out in the front.”The Queen gave her blessing for Camilla to become Queen Consort over the weekend, in a landmark announcement that will take effect when she ends her reign.

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.

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.

Gun salutes rang out in London and Edinburgh on Monday to mark the official start of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year, as the 95-year-old monarch prepared for a busy season of public duties.

Some things are hard to forget! Sunny Hostin slammed the recent decision to give Camilla Parker-Bowles the title of “Queen Consort,” once her husbandPrince Charles ascends to the throne.The View co-host vehemently disagreed with Queen Elizabeth’s decision, citing Charles’ infidelity to his first wife, the late Princess Diana, during a Monday February 7 discussion on the talk show.

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.

Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell starred on ITV's Lorraine and shared his thoughts on The Queen's health.Paul revealed that Queen Elizabeth, who is 95 and celebrating 70 years on the throne, is preparing to hand over her crown.The Queen had recently shared a statement to mark her milestone and part of it read: "I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me."And 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."Talking to Lorraine on Monday's programme, Paul spoke about the Camilla mention and said: "I see what she is doing and I know she is preparing a smooth path for the transition of this monarchy to the next monarchy."Yesterday, I was very sad and I saw a frail queen at Sandringham and I was thinking about the times I was with her and she was strong and fit and healthy and I realise we are coming to the end of the monarchy and she does too."To which Lorraine replied: "I must admit she did look thinner and a little more frail."Royal photographer Arthur Edwards said: "That's true she hasn't done an engagement since October, she is reigning right back.