Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin wants to turn Buckingham Palace into pub now Queen has left

The Chase star Anne Hegerty was shocked to discover she is related to royalty - including the current Royal Family.The ITV brainbox is best known for beating hopeful quiz contestants on The Chase, which is hosted by Bradley Walsh.The champion quizzer also starred on the 2018 series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity, where she overcame her fears in the jungle.However, it turns out the star is also the Queen's 19th cousin - meaning she has some impressive royal links.Anne unearths her dazzling royal lineage on Tuesday night's episode of ITV's DNA Journey (April 5).However, she admits she's already heard this before from her grandmother but didn't think to believe it as her gran was a "tremendous liar".She said: "Wow, that is cool.

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.

Meghan Markle's sister Samantha has said she thinks "it seems to have been a heartbreaking journey for the Royal Family" in the lead up to Prince Philip's death.Samantha claims the Royal Family were subjected to "racial mudslinging" before the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, adding Harry and Meghan's comments gave Philip a "rough time" before he passed away.

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.

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.

The cost of buying a pub meal, soft drink or hotel stay could become more expensive from April as VAT levels across the hospitality sector lift back to 20 per cent.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen says that Buckingham Palace is like a 'run down' country house hotel - and that he'd love to jazz it up with home furnishings from TK Maxx.The 57-year-old fop, best known for being a 'homestyle consultant' and starring in Changing Rooms, said the 775-room palace was 'a mess'.The dad-of-two also said he wasn't surprised that The Queen had left Buckingham Palace for good and was now living permanently at Windsor Castle.Speaking today (Thurs), he said once took a group of wallpaper designers around the palace, and was shocked at how 'poky' some of the rooms were.He added: "Bits of it feel like a run-down country house hotel...not one of the good ones."It's a mess. I'm not surprised Her Majesty's left it."The designer, who confessed that he 'bloody loves TK Maxx', also said he'd love to be 'let loose' on Buckingham Palace to give it some of his 'style'He said: "I would quite like to do Buckingham Palace if they trusted me to really give it some welly.", he told the T2 supplement in The Times today.

A new claim has suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could possibly be attending the upcoming wedding of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz.The engaged couple are reportedly set to tie the knot on 9 April at Nicola’s parents’ oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida in front of a number of celebrity guests. Mel B will be included among these as she confirmed she was attending the ceremony on Lorraine at the beginning of the year, reportedly along with the rest of the Spice Girls, whom mother of the groom Victoria Beckham has remained in close contact with.

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.

If there's one person who knows how to make a flat pop it's Lady Amelia Windsor.The stylish cousin of Prince William has a beautiful London abode in Notting Hill, which she shares with her sister Lady Marina and it has a colour palette of dreams.The quirky living room is awash with wall prints and quirky patterns, including a zig zag white and red rug.The bookshelf is positively brimming with books and a white desk plays host to candles and ornaments of all shapes and sizes. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Posing for a photo as the sun beamed down, the 26 year old Cambridge-born star also shared a look at another room, with pillows in different designs on the sofas. Clearly as fond of indoor plants as artwork, the star has a lovely collection inside her home.

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.

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

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.

Meghan Markle reportedly went on 13 holidays abroad during her time in the Royal Family — despite the Duchess claiming she had handed over her passport to them. The Duchess of Sussex made the claims about her passport during her and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.

Their appearance at the memorial service for their great-grandfather Prince Philip was a surprise but, despite their young age, Prince George and Princess Charlotte behaved perfectly.The elder Cambridge children, who are currently on Easter holidays from Thomas’s school in London's Battersea, were immaculately turned out for the moving service at Westminster Abbey. George, eight, wore a suit while his six-year-old sister looked smart in a navy coat and tights.They arrived at the service alongside their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with George holding 39 year old William’s hand and Charlotte doing the same with her 40 year old mother.The family were met by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, who was conducting the service.

Members of the Royal Family joined together for a special Thanksgiving service to remember the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, who passed away on 9 April 2021. For the ceremony, Her Majesty made a tearful appearance and paid her very own special tribute to her beloved husband by wearing her 'most personal' gift from the Duke of Edinburgh, the gold and ruby Scarab brooch.This wasn't the only way that Her Majesty chose to honour Philip as she also chose to swap her bright and bold wardrobe for a dark emerald green dress coat to mark the occasion.The chosen colour honours the Duke's livery colour which was Edinburgh Green and also celebrates his environmental work.

The Royal Family are gathering together today to pay tribute to Prince Philip, nearly a year on from his sad death in April 2021. After it was confirmed that The Queen will attend the special Service of Thanksgiving, there has been speculation over whether herself and the rest of the family will follow traditions and wear black for the ceremony.