'With Will and Kate our Queen knows the crown is safe,' says Andrew Morton

Bunting, flags and jubilee trifles at the ready... the Queen is gearing up for a right royal knees-up to mark her 70 years on the throne – and we’re all behind her. From Thursday, for four glorious days, parties, parades and exciting fizz-fuelled get-togethers will fill our homes and streets.

Many may be unaware that royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton have quite the unusual set-up at their exclusive Kensington Palace apartment.

As we all eagerly anticipate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration this weekend, there’s one person who will be paying particularly close attention to proceedings. Having been the butler and "best friend" of Diana, Princess of Wales for 10 years up until her death in 1997, Paul Burrell tells OK! he’s especially interested in how things pan out between the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, who are rumoured to have been somewhat estranged since Harry departed for America with his wife, Meghan Markle and their son Archie, three and 11-month-old daughter, Lilibet. As Diana’s close confidante and "rock", what does Paul think she would make of the apparent rift between Diana's beloved sons? "She’d be heartbroken.

It sounds like Prince Harry and Prince William are working things out just in time!

Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell has come out in full support of the men who are sharing their experiences crying at the cinema as they watch the blockbuster for the first time.The actor retweeted a post from a viewer on opening day who wrote: ‘Top Gun: Maverick; shout out to the guy next to me who’s [sic] girlfriend made fun of him for crying at the end.’The 33-year-old, who plays Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin in the film, which is receiving rave reviews, gave his own thoughts on the tweet, and added: ‘Top Gun: Maverick should be a safe place for man-tears.’Well, quite!His response then inspired a thread of wholesome tweets as fans shared what had made them misty eyed – or indeed, induced full-on sobbing.‘Yeah, I cried,’ admitted Deadpool writer and producer Rhett Reese while another fan gushed: ‘Oh by the end I was literally bawling my eyes out! There were a lot of man-tears all through out, lots of laughs and goosebumps too!âTop Gun: Maverickâ should be a safe place for man-tears.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is fast approaching and, with a four day weekend to go with it, plenty of games will be played by families across the country to celebrate the Queen's historic reign. It seems that despite their royal status, even the Queen’s family members aren’t immune to enjoying a game or two and the team at SudokuCraze rounded up the favourites from The Firm. According to reports, Her Majesty is a big fan of The Name Game where players write names of famous people on a post-it note and place them on one another’s foreheads.The game is said to be an incredibly popular game with the Royal Family when the whole clan come together during holidays.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to only exchange pleasantries with Prince William and Prince Charles during their UK visit, an expert has told OK!.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to travel to the UK with their two children Archie and Lilibet next month to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Meghan, 40, and 37 year old Harry's upcoming visit will be the first time they and their children will be with the Royal Family after the couple stood down from their roles as senior working royals in 2020.

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, carried out an important royal duty on Saturday, ahead of the Trooping the Colour parade that will take place on Thursday 2 June, as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The annual event has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for over 260 years, and it is much-loved event in the British calendar, with royals gathering on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Trooping the Colour RAF flypast each year.

Kate Middleton and Prince William has undergone a "monumental transition" as experts gave credit to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for "kickstarting" the Cambridges' "star quality". The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were stepping up their glitzy appearances as seen in their recent royal tour in the Bahamas and the Top Gun premiere.Royal expert Duncan Larcombe spoke on True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat about Kate and William's change since their 10th wedding anniversary last year.He said: "They’ve swapped their wax jackets and walks with the dogs for tiaras, ball gowns and velvet, and walks down the red carpet with Tom Cruise."This is about that coming of age...

Royal sources have said that the Queen “wants the world to see the heartbeat of her family and the future of the monarchy” on the balcony with her at her Platinum Jubilee, and will therefore have Princes Charles, William and eight year old George by her side.The three princes are the direct lines to the throne.The Royal Family are said to be set to arrive on the balcony of Buckingham Palace around 5pm, where they’ll stand to watch the traditional Trooping the Colour RAF flypast. Kate Middleton and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will also be on the balcony alongside the 96 year old monarch.

Kate Middleton has paid a sweet tribute to Meghan Markle and Prince harry when she attended the third of this year's Royal Garden parties. The Duchess of Cambridge oozed elegance in her mint green outfit and in particular, her floral fascinator, designed by Philip Treacy, has caught royal fans' attention.The sleek hat design with a large floral appliqué was reminiscent of the cream-coloured one Kate wore at Harry and Meghan's wedding in 2018.Kate and husband Prince William represented the Queen, who has not attended the Buckingham Palace garden parties due to "episodic mobility issues".Royal fans were blown away by Kate's very Bridgeton-esque dress with billowy Bishop sleeves that gather at a cuff around the wrist, and a defined waist.The nostalgic detail in Kate's outfit comes as Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, with their children Archie and Lilibet.

With the Queen’s Jubilee just around the corner, people across the country are gearing up to celebrate – so what better way to shine a light on the Royal Family than to take a look back at some of their finest beauty moments? Specifically, their best hair moments. If you consider how many official events royals have to attend, there are plenty of contenders from the past few decades for the best hairstyles photographed.

When it comes to the royals, members of the family are subject to various traditions that have been passed from generation to generation. In fact, one notable tradition regards the titles that royals are given depending on their position in the line of succession. And while the matter may be a rather complicated affair, when it comes down to it, the royals are just like any other family and have their own special nicknames.

A Perthshire-based Conservative MSP has stood by her belief Boris Johnson should resign over Partygate.

This week marked the last of the royal garden parties of 2022 and for her final visit Kate Middleton looked incredible in a mint dress with long puff sleeves. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, paired her ensemble with a stunning matching hat that royal fans think could be a nod to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been praised by the stars of Top Gun: Maverick after the glamorous London royal premiere.READ: Prince William reveals George, Charlotte and Louis's reaction to their parents' glitzy Top Gun outingGreg 'Tarzan' Davis shared details of meeting the British royals, and called them "disarming," sharing that they made everyone feel comfortable and that it "felt I had known them for so long".WATCH: Prince William and Kate Middleton resemble movie stars as they greet crowds"It can be a little intimidating, there are so many rules in place and I thought, 'oh if I mess up, what may happen?' but they are so disarming, I felt I had known them for so long and William was very engaging," he shared with HELLO!Movie star Tom Cruise and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer introduced the royal couple to the film's stars, including Jennifer Connolly and Glen Powell, who were lined up against the backdrop of a real P51 fighter plane, like the one Tom pilots in the film.GALLERY: Duchess Kate and Prince William resemble movie stars at Top Gun: Maverick premiere "William had wandered past and then came back to talk to me more - we had a nice long talk, it was an incredible experience," Tarzan added.But he joked that he couldn't share what their conversation was about, quipping: "See if I tell you I may not be invited back to London!" Tarzan greeting Duchess Kate and Prince WilliamJennifer recently spoke about what it was like to meet Prince William and Kate, sharing that the meeting with the Duke, in particular, was a special one since it tied back to her meeting with his mother, Princess Diana.She revealed that this was her second royal premiere following one for the 1986 movie Labyrinth, where she got

The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly hid a strange item in her handbag once, in order to ensure that the Queen wouldn't see it. Kate, 40, was eager to impress Her Majesty, 96, with her gardening skills when she designed her very own garden, Back to Nature, for the Chelsea Flower Show in 2019, and went to great lengths to make sure she would gain the Queen's approval.

Jon Hamm and his Top Gun co-star Miles Teller may be big names in Hollywood, but even they get a little tongue-tied when they meet members of the royal family.MORE: Prince William reveals George, Charlotte and Louis's reaction to their parents' glitzy Top Gun outingLast week, the actors were introduced to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in London - an encounter that neither stars will forget in a hurry.WATCH: Tom Cruise talks about bond with Prince WilliamAppearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the 51-year-old Mad Men star revealed: "It was black-tie, so we're all in tuxedos. And Prince William had on his tuxedo shoes, embroidered F-18s."MORE: Jennifer Connelly opens up about 'special' moment with Prince William at Top Gun premiereREAD: Inside Kate Middleton's inner circle of close friendsHe added: "Very cool Top Gun tuxedo shoes… that means you made it.

CORONATION Street star Simon Gregson posted a sweet photo of his three sons with fans amazed by the family resemblance. Actor Simon, 47, and his wife Emma - are parents to three young songs, Alfie, 14, Harry, 12 and little Henry, six.

Jon Hamm during a talk show visit on Wednesday recalled meeting Prince William and Kate Middleton at the recent London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick.The 51-year-old actor while promoting the sequel on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon said the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 'couldn't be nicer'.'It was black-tie, so we're all in tuxedos. And Prince William had on his tuxedo shoes, embroidered F-18s,' Jon said. Royal interaction:Jon Hamm during a talk show visit on Wednesday recalled meeting Prince William and Kate Middleton at the recent London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick'Wow,' said Jimmy, 47.'Very cool Top Gun tuxedo shoes,' Jon said.

BBC programme. The Repair Shop sees family heirlooms brought into the workshop to be restored for their owners by a host of specialist experts. Now in its 10th season, host Jay Blades is getting the gang of restoration experts back together to bring new life to a variety of valuables.