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the “Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth” podcast, Lady Glenconner said about the Duchess of Sussex, 42, “I think the thing about Meghan was, she had no idea what was expected of her really. I think she just thought it was sort of like being another actress, you know. Riding around in a golden coach and everything like that.

The Royal Family are just like us when it comes to having a drink to celebrate important occasions or when it comes to winding down in the evening after a busy day. Whether it is a refreshing gin and tonic or a simple beer, the royals are well-known for enjoying an alcoholic beverage from time to time.

promise to slim down the British monarchy when he became king last September, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.However, a source has recently claimed that his theory toward tightening his belt in the royal family has become too bare.There are reportedly not enough members of The Firm to go around when it comes to undertaking royal engagements.According to OK!, Prince Andrew’s daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are first in line to take on events as part of a two-year tour of the Commonwealth.The insider added that “emergency meetings have been held to come up with a solution to fulfill the growing number of royal engagements both here in the UK and abroad.”Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are also the only “senior” royals under the age of 50, and “younger blood” is imperative to reach a wider age range of royal supporters. “There needs to be some younger blood to reach the younger generation and the only candidates available are Beatrice and Eugenie,” the source explained.

Jaden Thompson Netflix has revealed the first-look images for Part 1 of the sixth and final season of “The Crown,” which premieres on Nov. 16. Part 2 premieres on Dec.

It is no secret that the Royal Family enjoy some exclusive past times - from polo and carriage driving to grouse hunting. But even some of the most privileged people in the world enjoy normal hobbies too as it seems stamp collecting has proved to be a therapeutic activity for many royals over the years. As ordinary as this sounds, in true royal fashion the family’s stamp collection is valued at a whopping £100 million.

It was recently confirmed that the Duke of York will be able to keep his home at Royal Lodge in Windsor after months of questions surrounding King Charles' wish to see his younger brother relocate to a slightly smaller property on the Estate. Prince Andrew has lived in Royal Lodge since 2002 and made regular visits to see his mother when she was staying at the castle.The late monarch's love of the historic estate is well-known as she spent her entire life living there.

disgraced prince, 63, is “very proud and very stubborn” to move to Frogmore Cottage and leave the lodge behind.The BBC correspondent told OK! recently how “it seems entirely logical that he should move to a smaller property.”He should move now that his daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice both have their own homes, and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson has reportedly bought an abode in London. “He seems determined to stay put [in the lodge],” Bond added.“Now, it seems, he has been told by his big brother that he can stay, but he has to foot the bills,” she said.The Duke of York had a talk with his brother, King Charles, over the summer at their residence in Balmoral Castle over the status of the Royal Lodge.

Fans of The Crown are about to be in for quite the conversation starter…

McKinley Franklin editor “The Crown” will bow its final season in two parts. Netflix revealed the release plan in the first trailer, featuring Imelda Staunton‘s Queen Elizabeth II wandering past images of Claire Foy and Olivia Colman as a nod to the series’ decades-spanning journey. The first four episodes of Season 6 will debut on the streamer on Nov.

has previously stated, it will not cover the era of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Netflix’s synopsis of the final season reads: “A relationship blossoms between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before a fateful car journey has devastating consequences. Prince William tries to integrate back into life at Eton in the wake of his mother’s death as the monarchy has to ride the wave of public opinion.

Following Queen Elizabeth's death last year at the age of 96, her cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent became the oldest living member of the Royal Family. Born on October 9, 1935 in Belgrave Square, London, Prince Edward was the son of Prince George and Princess Marina, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. He has led a very interesting life which has included being thrust into his role at a young age, carrying out decades of royal service, heading up one of the most secretive organisations and experiencing religious scandal within his own family.

King Charles' skills with a brush and watercolours have made him a top-selling artist, and other family members have also shown they are quick on the draw. Not only does Charles reign over the country, but he has proven himself to be a king in the art world too, as one of the UK’s most successful living painters.The King’s love of using watercolours first began at Gordonstoun school in Scotland, and signed copies of his work now sell at auction for four-figure sums.

When Meghan Markle first mate the late Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch reportedly knew the actress was someone special.

The sight and sound of the royals playing musical instruments is not something we are often privy to, but many of them are skilful musicians who can more than hold a tune. Unsurprisingly, cream of the crop in the musical stakes is the Princess of Wales, who holds a Grade Three in piano and flute, plus Grade Five in singing and theory.

Queen Elizabeth II’s death may have recently passed — but the late royal is still sending messages from beyond.Paranormal expert Athos Salomé — known to his followers as the “Living Nostradamus” — claims to have been handed a series of predictions for the future, courtesy of her late majesty. Salomé has reportedly been able to connect with the Queen thanks to his “Kabbalistic abilities.” telling the Daily Star recently that the unique mystical link allows him to sense certain feelings from her.The self-proclaimed “seer” claimed the Queen is worried about her great-grandchildren.“Queen Elizabeth II holds deep concern for the future of Prince Harry’s children, the Duke of Sussex, as they possess a singular potential to reshape the kingdom and redefine royal history,” Salomé said.Harry, 39, and his wife, Meghan Markle, 42, share two children together — Archie, 4, and Lilibet Diana, 2.Salomé continued, noting that the little ones will have an enormous influence on the world in seven years time.

There are very few people who don’t enjoy a good boogie from time to time, and members of the Royal Family are no exception. From an early age, the late Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret had ballet lessons provided by London’s renowned Vacani School of Dance, which also taught a young Prince Charles years later.

Daily Mail. “I’ll try.”Last month, Middleton was also seen wearing Band-Aids on the same two fingers while visiting High Down Prison in Surrey.The incident was due to jumping on a trampoline with children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.The Duchess of Cambridge has bandaged her hand on more than one occasion.

Mirror reported Tuesday.There has been back and forth for a time between Andrew and Charles, 74, on whether or not the former could stay at his longtime home.The king had previously inquired Andrew to move into Frogmore Cottage, in an attempt to scale down the monarchy.The outlet then noted that the Duke of York’s been “given time to assure his brother he can come up with the necessary funds to carry out much needed repairs” on the Royal Lodge. Andrew has been given a “stay of execution,” despite the repairs on the 30-room mansion needing more than $2 million to renovate.He also reportedly cashed out on more than $200,000 for roof repairs over the summer.Prince Andrew was famously stripped of his royal and military honors by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, following his alleged friendship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The BBC’s royal correspondent who was famously described by the King as an “awful” man, is retiring after nearly five decades with the corporation. Veteran broadcaster Nicholas Witchell, who has covered the royal family since 1998, will retire next year after joining the broadcaster as a graduate news trainee in 1976. In 2005, the then Prince of Wales, was caught on a microphone making remarks about Nicholas, who had asked a question about the royal’s upcoming nuptials to Camilla Parker Bowles during a photoshoot in the Swiss Alps.

After many months of speculation, it appears that the Duke of York will be allowed to keep his home at the 30-room Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate, rather than relocate to a smaller home, The Mirror reports.The news comes after ongoing reports that King Charles wishes to downsize the number of properties that make up the royal portfolio, it was suggested that Prince Andrew could move into the slightly smaller Frogmore Cottage - the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan.The paper has revealed that Andrew, 63, has been granted a “stay of execution”, despite his annual £250,000 handout being stopped the King and his home needing an estimated £2million in repairs. It has also been claimed that Prince Andrew had paid more than £200,000 for roof repairs over the summer, described by sources as an "interim payment".

As well as discovering more about the royals’ aptitude for sport, cooking, gardening, art and music, this special collector’s issue of OK! casts a light on Kate’s impressive photographic talent – which was no doubt influenced by keen amateur snapper Queen Elizabeth II. We’ll also fill you in on Camilla’s faultless cha-cha-cha and penchant for dancing, and reveal who in the family leads the pack when it comes to adrenaline-fuelled pursuits like horse-riding and skiing.The bumper issue also lifts the lid on some of the quirkier royal pastimes too – including pigeon racing, stamp collecting and a love of crystal healing.

Fox News recently that “there was considerable animus between the houses of the queen and Prince Charles over Camilla.”Camilla, 76, and Charles, 74, met in the early 1970s; however, they subsequently married other people and had an on-again, off-again affair over the years.The former Prince of Wales wed Princess Diana in 1981 and Camilla tied the knot with army man Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973.According to Morton, the queen was at odds with Charles over Camilla “before [Princess] Diana died, and certainly after Diana died.”Diana died in 1997 at the age of 36 after perishing in a fiery Parisian car crash.“The queen and her advisers, her courtiers, her private secretary – they all believed that Prince Charles should give up Camilla,” the “Diana: Her True Story” author said. Morton went on: “He could love her, but he needed to leave her.

Mark Billingham, also known as Billy puts the celebrities through their paces as the Chief Instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins. The hit Channel 4 show will kick off tonight (Tuesday, 26 September) as we watch a string of famous faces take part in the punishing jungle phase of SAS selection. Some of this year's celebrities include former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, singer Gareth Gates, TV personality, Danielle Lloyd and TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent.

The late Queen was famous around the world for many reasons - whether that was down to the fact that she had an incredibly vibrant wardrobe, her lifelong love of Corgis or because she was the longest reigning monarch in British history. While the monarch dedicated her entire life to royal service and always carried out her duties effortlessly, there was one part of her job that she reportedly wished she could change.

Members of the Royal Family have hugely important official titles and styles that date back centuries, and it is no different today.There will be a great deal of change ahead for the younger royals and their titles in the years to come - with the first due to happen within the next decade or so.The late Queen had 13 great-grandchildren - from Savannah Phillips and Prince George to Ernest Brooksbank and Sienna Mapelli Mozzi - and three of them will carry several different titles in their lifetimes, some of which carry huge historical importance. While Prince George and Princess Charlotte will eventually take on some of the most important senior royal titles, their younger brother Prince Louis is expected to carry a title that has significant ties to royal history - and particular sentimental connection to the late monarch.

The King and Queen’s three-day state visit to France had it all – glitz, glamour and humour. The crowning event was the state banquet at the magnificent 2,300-room Palace of Versailles, where the couple rubbed shoulders with king of romcom Hugh Grant, Sex Education and Barbie star Emma Mackey and music royalty Sir Mick Jagger, among VIP guests from the worlds of sport, business and the arts. Queen Camilla, 76, was the picture of elegance in a midnight blue cape dress by Dior and the dazzling jewels known as the George VI Sapphire Victorian Suite that once belonged to Elizabeth II.

Queen Camilla just wore Queen Elizabeth II’s most famous sapphire jewellery.

Prince William felt ‘nervous’ during his solo trip to New York and seemed less sure of himself without Kate Middleton around, an expert claimed. The Prince of Wales, 41, travelled to the US this week for the unveiling of the finalists for the 2023 Earthshot Prize - an environmental award set up by the future king.

The Princess of Wales is continuously praised for the way she has expertly navigated life in the Royal Family and made a name for herself in her main areas of interest, such as early years development. While she brings her own character to the role - whether it is sitting on the floor to join in with activities or trying any local foods offered to her - there are key figures who have been instrumental in creating the future Queen we see before us.

Members of the Royal Family are notorious for their funny tradition of buying each other gag gifts at Christmas time, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grow your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had “Ain’t life a b****” written on it. While these gifts are supposed to be utterly bizarre, there is one present that was gifted by the Princess of Wales that highlighted a sentimental break with tradition. Kate herself spoke about giving this gift to her grandmother-in-law and the nerves she felt at the time.