queen better days. As a royal family member, Queen Camilla — who turned 76 on Monday — is often seen dressed quite impeccably, decked out in designer dresses, nice jewelry and, of course, a crown as of late.
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The late Queen had many memorable moments during her seven decade reign, from meeting world leaders to travelling the globe. But one infamous experience 41 years ago today was never to be repeated - and thankfully so. On July 9, 1982, Queen Elizabeth woke to find intruder Michael Fagan inside her Buckingham Palace bedroom.
Unbelievably, it was the second time Fagan had managed to evade security and freely wander around the palace.The story of Michael Fagan breaking into Buckingham Palace and waking the Queen up is very well-known and was even dramatised in Netflix's The Crown. The intruder first managed to evade detection and enter the building in early June 1982. Fagan later revealed that he climbed up a drainpipe and startled a housemaid, who called the guards.
It is said that when the security arrived they refused to believe the housemaid's story. Fagan went on to claim that he then entered the palace through an unlocked window on the roof and walked the corridors for the next half an hour eating cheddar cheese and crackers. He viewed the royal portraits in the gallery and sat on a throne.
Fagan revealed that he drank a half bottle of white wine before getting tired and sneaking back out. Perhaps most shockingly of all, the intruder managed to trip two security alarms, but the duty policemen turned them off as they believed they were faulty. The thrill of freely wandering the palace undetected wasn't enough for Fagan as he decided to return and try his luck again on July 9.This time he arrived at approximately 7am and scaled the 14ft perimeter wall which was topped with barbed wire and climbed the drainpipe, just as he had done a few weeks before.
queen better days. As a royal family member, Queen Camilla — who turned 76 on Monday — is often seen dressed quite impeccably, decked out in designer dresses, nice jewelry and, of course, a crown as of late.
Queen Camilla still has a special bond with her former daughter-in-law Sara Parker Bowles. Sara was married to the monarch’s son, Tom, from 2005 until 2018.The fashion editor opened up about her relationship with Camilla —who turned 76 on July 17.The royal’s ex-family member told the Times how when she and Tom got together, Camilla was having a hard time with her public image — a period dubbed “the hate years.”“[Camilla] wasn’t accepted at all. She didn’t talk about it.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Queen Camilla has marked her first birthday as Queen, as she turns 76 today, as members of the royal family and royal fans alike have sent her well-wishes on social media.The special occasion was marked with a 41-gun salute by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in London's Green Park at midday. Royals and royal fans have been wishing the Queen a happy birthday with Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, leading the way.
this royal inn.King Charles III is “miffed” at his son, Prince William, after the 74-year-old ruler was informed he would have to shell out a hunk of cash to stay at the family’s Welsh holiday home, according to a new report. The Prince of Wales, 41, plans to rent out the quaint cottage, which the king purchased in 2007 for an estimated $1.5 million, and has since renovated with the help of architect Craig Hamilton and input from Queen Camilla and her interior designer sister Annabel Elliot, The Mail on Sunday has reported.
Much like Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to spend at least part of the summer on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, with a friend of the couple telling Vanity Fair: "The house was always full of guests coming and going and Charles will be continuing that tradition.That is very important to him." The Balmoral Estate was incredibly important to the late Queen and is comprised of several smaller properties, including Birkhall, Craigowan Lodge and Tam Na Ghar. While the King looks set to be returning to Scotland for a well deserved break in the coming weeks, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond has questioned what the monarch's time up there could look like and why it will be different from how the late Queen would spend the period.
Queen Camilla will not receive her own annuity from the Parliament despite the late Duke of Edinburgh - who was the previous consort - being given almost £360k a year to fund his official duties.
Sarah Ferguson is sharing an update on Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis nearly one year after Her Majesty's death last September.On a new episode of her podcast, , Ferguson shared that the late monarch's dogs, Muick and Sandy — whom she and Prince Andrew gifted to the royal -- are «showing her the way» on the old trails and paths the queen used to take them on.The duchess, who has been recovering after undergoing a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer last month, shared that she hasn't been as mobile as of late. Ferguson revealed that she had even had to employ dog walkers to get her and the Duke of York's seven dogs out of Royal Lodge Windsor — where she and her ex-husband still reside — and back on their daily walks.«Having seven dogs — they don't understand that perhaps I'm not as mobile as I was,» Ferguson told co-host Sarah Thomson.
The Queen revealed she once worked as a ball girl as she made a surprise visit to Wimbledon on Day 10 of the tournament. Camilla, who was joined by her sister Annabel Elliot, met and spoke to a ball boy and two ball girls, as well as staff working at the grounds before heading to the Royal Box to watch the tennis on Centre Court on Wednesday.The Queen asked Larissa, 15, Sean, 16, and Cassie, 16, whose surnames were not given, if they had previously worked at the tennis tournament and if they were enjoying the role. She said: "You have to be very agile.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth last September, King Charles proclaimed that his eldest son and daughter-in-law - then styled as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge - would be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales. As a result, Prince William became the 27th Prince of Wales and was granted the additional titles of the Duke of Cornwall, the Earl of Chester, the Duke of Rothesay, the Earl of Carrick, the Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. Prince William also inherited the vast private estate of the Duchy of Cornwall which was established by King Edward III in 1337 for his son, Prince Edward, the Black Prince.
met for the first time during the monarch’s reign on Monday, and all eyes were on them.The politician, 80, encountered the 74-year-old sovereign at Windsor Castle, where many people believed that Biden breached protocol.Body language expert Judi James gave some insight into the pair’s gathering on the sweltering July day.When Biden’s car pulled up to the royal residence, Charles came out to welcome him with a handshake.When they both walked together up a few steps, Biden gently placed his hand on Charles. James explained to the US Sun that protocol dictates that one must never touch a member of the royal family unless they extend their hand first.“Biden’s forthcoming touch rituals might not have been offensive but they would have been unusual,” she said. “[He] treated the king as he might a cherished friend that he had not seen for a while.”The handshake the two shared involved “close torso proximity,” and, according to James, “this was performed inside what is known as the intimate zone of friendship.”Sometime later, when the men went to ceremoniously inspect the Guard of Honor, Biden was several paces in front of the sovereign.She went on: “The walking in front protocol is said to be based on hierarchy, meaning no one in the United Kingdom would walk in front of a king or queen.
the Telegraph. “I remember doing it 100 years ago at Queen’s (Club).
The Princess of Wales is one of the most instantly recognisable women in the world, as well as one of the monarchy’s greatest assets, but any personal thoughts that stretch beyond the boundaries of her official role remain an enigma to many. We know she possesses a keen interest in early years development - to the point where she has become one of the leading voices in the field thanks to her research and the success of projects such as the Big 5 Survey and Shaping Us. But when it comes to areas of her private life, she is inscrutable.The once-quiet and reserved Kate has been replaced by an assured, playful – and occasionally forceful – figure, commanding as much respect from the public as King Charles or Prince William could ever hope for.
As one of the most instantly-recognisable women in the world, The Princess of Wales is on her way to becoming a true royal icon.The once-quiet and reserved Kate has been replaced by an assured, playful - and occasionally forceful - figure, commanding as much respect from the public as King Charles or Prince William could ever hope for. Kate certainly began her royal journey in William’s shadow, and was shy at times in the early days.
had a conversation at Windsor Castle on Monday and many fans were wondering if the 80-year-old politician breached royal protocol.When Biden’s vehicle first approached the residence, Charles, 74, came out to welcome him with a handshake.As they both walked together up some steps, Biden gently placed his hand on Charles. Sometime later, when the men went to ceremoniously inspect the Guard of Honor, Biden was several paces in front of the sovereign.
most recently patted the 41-year-old’s backside during King Charles’ Scottish coronation at St Giles Cathedral on Wednesday.James divulged to the Mirror that the mother of three “did her now signature bum-pat gesture and the couple tend to use eye contact and exchange smiles as they speak.” She noted that there is a “contrast in the way” that William and Middleton communicate versus Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla.“The King and Queen are more like a ventriloquist act — both muttering asides to the other in a way that doesn’t look like real conversation.
A new Channel 5 documentary has seen royal experts claim that the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh received a one-off payment of £250,000 from the late Queen to end their business careers in 2002 after a series of controversies. Speaking on the programme 'Prince Edward: Will He Change the Royals?', journalist Emily Andrews explained: "The Queen effectively asked Edward and Sophie to give up their careers and become full time working royals.
The King and Queen have unveiled a plaque at Holyrood Palace marking the Jubilee Gates which were installed last year as a gift to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
the Daily Mail.“I’m sure her greatest wish would be to hug her boys again and find some way of resolving the rift between them,” Bond continued. “If anyone could sort things out, it would have been Diana.”The Post reached out to representatives for Kensington Palace and Prince Harry for comment.
King Charles is set to have a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden next week.
Ever since his reign began last September, King Charles has introduced a handful of new modern proposals, but certainly nothing that has shaken the monarchy to its core. The most significant of these changes was to make both The Princess Royal and The Duke of Edinburgh Counsellors of State - thereby removing the need for Prince Andrew or Prince Harry to have to step in if the King was ever abroad or otherwise incapacitated.This approach of not drastically shifting how the Firm operates is something that former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels is entirely to the Monarch's credit.