Why the Royal Family don't take selfies with the public as Kate and Will break the rules

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”.

Princess Charlotte and her older brother Prince George attended the touching memorial for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday – and the young Princess followed in her mum Kate Middleton's stylish footsteps. Not only were the siblings there to remember their great grandfather but it was also their first big induction into royal life, which left Kate and William "proud".

READ MORE: Photos show Prince William struggling to take his eyes off Kate Middleton during their Caribbean tour Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined Prince William and Catherine at the memorial service for their great-grandfather this morning at Westminster Abbey (March 29). The pair looked shy as they arrived hand-in-hand with their parents but soon started to smile as they ventured into the Abbey. While the service was underway, many royal fans couldn't help but point out the adorable moment Princess Charlotte was scanning the rows behind her and saw her father's cousin, Princess Beatrice.

Kate Middleton was seen reassuring Princess Charlotte that she can "smile" in a sweet moment as they arrived at Prince Philip’s memorial service.The mother and daughter arrived hand in hand at the service honouring the late Duke of Edinburgh on Tuesday morning alongside Prince William and Prince George. However, six year old Charlotte looked a little nervous as she arrived with her family at Westminster Abbey, leading to Kate leaning over to her daughter to say something which seemed to cause her to look more cheerful.

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.

The memorial service for the late Duke of Edinburgh (aka Prince Philip, the Queen‘s late husband) was underway earlier today (March 29) at Westminster Abbey in London, England.

The royal family gathered at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday to remember the late Prince Philip in a Service of Thanksgiving. The service was held to accommodate a larger group of people after the Duke of Edinburgh’s April 2021 funeral was forced to be cut back due to COVID-19 protocols.

Several members of the Royal Family attended a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II‘s late husband, Prince Philip, on Tuesday, March 29. Prince George, 8, and Princess Charlotte, 6, were at Westminster Abbey to honor their great-grandfather, who passed away at the age of 99 in April 2021. The royal siblings were pictured arriving at the event with their parents, Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, son Prince Louis, 3, is too young to attend the service.

Kate Middleton made a cheeky three-word comment to Prince William at Prince Philip's memorial service which left her husband smiling, a lip reading expert has revealed.Members of the Royal Family attended the thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey earlier today (March 29) to celebrate Prince Philip's life, who passed away in April last year at the age of 99.The Queen was the last to enter the Abbey, escorted by her son, Prince Andrew the Duke of York.It had been feared Her Majesty would not be able to attend due to health concerns, but she was present for her husband's memorial service.The final decision to attend was made earlier this morning and special arrangements were put in place for her comfort, with the service being limited to 50 minutes and the monarch sitting in one of the Canada chairs along with an additional cushion.When the service finished, guests started leaving the Abbey one by one led by the monarch, who left first through the Poets' Corner – the same way she came in.As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their way to the exit, accompanied by their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte – Prince Louis did not attend the service – cameras captured the moment William smiled after his wife Kate told him something.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, lip readers Suzie and David from Lipspeaker UK, Kate turned to her husband and said: "Looks like we made it".To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The Duchess' comments could be a sign of relief for getting through the service without any difficulties, especially when accompanied by young children.As well as members of the Royal Family, more than 30 foreign royals, the

coronavirus outbreak, as they attended a memorial service to remember the life of their great-grandfather Prince Philip today (March 29). Accompanying their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton, George and Charlotte arrived at Westminster Abbey for the service this morning wearing a smart suit and dress.

Prince Philip in a Service of Thanksgiving. The service was held to accommodate a larger group of people after the Duke of Edinburgh's April 2021 funeral was forced to be cut back due to COVID-19 protocols. For the special occasion, Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended the service with their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Kate Middleton appeared to tell daughter Princess Charlotte to 'shh' during Prince Philip's memorial service.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the memorial service for the late Duke of Edinburgh this morning alongside two of their children – Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince George, eight. Upon arrival, the family were greeted by clergy before heading to their seats, however just after the service began Kate was seen appearing to reach over to tell a seemingly unsettled Charlotte to be quiet.

Queen Elizabeth, 95, was photographed out and about in public for the first time since she had COVID-19 in February. On March 29, the Queen attended a service in honor of her late husband, Prince Philip, in London. Various members of the royal family attended the service, and Queen Elizabeth was seated in the front row. She wore a green coat and matching hat for the event.

Prince Philip in a Service of Thanksgiving. The service was held to accommodate a larger group of people after Philip's April 2021 funeral was forced to be cut back due to COVID-19 protocols. For the special occasion, Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended the service with their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40, arrived for Prince Philip's memorial service at Westminster Abbey with their children, Prince George, eight, and Princess Charlotte, six.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walked into Westminster Abbey hand-in-hand with their two oldest children to join the rest of the royal family at the service to remember and honour the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last April at the age of 99. Other young members of the royal family in attendance are Peter Phillips's two daughters Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips and Zara and Mike Tindall's eldest daughter, Mia.

The Queen put on a brave face in honour of her late husband Prince Philip as she attended the special memorial service at Westminster Abbey for him today. After weeks of uncertainty over whether she would be able to attend, the 95 year old monarch lead her family as she arrived at the London venue ready to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh's life. Escorted by Prince Andrew down the aisle, the Royal sat next to her eldest son Prince Charles with a table in front of her.

Zara Tindall and her husband Mike have arrived at Westminster Abbey for Prince Philip's memorial service with their eight year old daughter Mia.The trio put on a sweet family display as they arrived smiling and united with the rest of the Royals for the important service, which also saw the Queen attend a public engagement for the first time since February 5. Zara, 40, wore a royal navy coat dress tied with a belt round the middle, and matched her ensemble with a hat covering her blonde locks.

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.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have claimed they should have 'dressed down' on their dramatic royal tour last week.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were caught up in a media firestorm last week after anti-monarchy comments by political leaders and protests rom angry crowds cast a shadow over their Caribbean tour.Gaffes made by the couple included a 'poorly angled' photograph showing them interacting with children behind fences. Kate also appeared to be brutally snubbed by Jamaican politician and Miss World 1993 Lisa Hanna.Now, several commentators have said that the couple should have ditched their designer clothes and 'dressed-down' to avoid offending the locals.Writing in the Daily Mail, pro-royal columnist Jan Moir saved some sharp words for the Cambridges, first taking aim at William for adorning himself "in the tropical dress of his old regiment, trundling around a field in a jeep with his medals on his chest, his wife in a hat by his side and a ceremonial sword in his hand." "Dear God, it couldn’t have been more colonial if he had worn a pith helmet and driven a tank through the streets of Kingston", she added.Moir also criticised his efforts at damage control after several PR disasters in a row, saying that "every time he tried to help, he only made things worse" as he failed to emphasise the UK's role in ending slavery when expressing his "profound sorrow" for the British Empire's transgressions.Internet users also singled out their choice of clothing as having affected their reception on the tour, with one responding to the column by writing: "I think they should have dressed down a bit especially her.

From lavish polo matches to prestigious equestrian events, it’s no secret that the royals love their horses. And while Kate Middleton, as a senior member of the family, may spend a large amount of time surrounded by the animals, the duchess isn’t entirely keen with the creatures. Speaking to People magazine, Clarrisa Ru, wife of Santa Barbara Polo Club president Wesley Ru, explained that 40 year old Kate was allergic to the animals, though she was working to overcome her allergy through exposure - a treatment called immunotherapy.

Prince William reportedly held emergency talks with senior aides following the backlash to his and Kate Middleton’s recent royal tour.The couple just completed an eight day tour around Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, but the visit wasn’t without controversy.The trip faced backlash against the royal visit from some who called on the couple to address the growing anti-monarchy sentiment in the three Caribbean countries. Although the three countries gained independence last century, they still officially have the Queen as head of state.