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King Charles III’s coronation ceremony. The British family’s official Twitter account shared a 40-second glimpse of the decorated London royal church Friday evening, simply writing: “Westminster Abbey is ready for the #Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.”The impressive clip shows off gorgeous flower displays in the empty building with the Great West Window in the distance.

Six years ago to the day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said their 'I dos', but it wasn't without a Royal hiccup first. Harry had to observe an age-old tradition and obtain permission from his late grandmother prior to popping the question to Meghan.This long standing rule states that the first six in line for the throne must ask their monarch before deciding to get hitched. So, when Harry felt he was ready to step things up with Meghan, he sought blessings from his grandmother before proposing to the former Suits star.

2024 Sunday Times Rich List, the monarch’s personal wealth is $770 million.On the other hand, according to the 2022 Sunday Times Rich List, Queen Elizabeth’s personal wealth was a considerably lower $468 million, before she died at age 96 in September of that year. Surprisingly, this doesn’t mean that King Charles is the richest man in the UK. Charles pales in comparison to Hugh Grosvenor, 33, the Duke of Westminster.

Princess Anne is famous for her no-nonsense attitude and her steadfast dedication to duty. But just like any mother, her children have joked about her 'most annoying' habit, which they revealed in a documentary to celebrate her 70th birthday in 2020. Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter has represented many important causes over the years, whether that be Save The Children, helping those with disabilities or supporting carers.

A throwback clip of the late Queen Elizabeth II scolding a young Prince William sparked comparisons between the future king and his youngest son, Prince Louis. The adorable compilation was shared on TikTok with the caption: "Every time the Queen told off Prince William on the balcony." The video shows the Queen reprimanding a young William on several occasions, and even on his wedding day to Kate Middleton, she instructs him to stand up, an order he promptly follows. The Royal family is known for their strict protocol when 'on duty', which could explain why the Queen was so keen to keep William in line.

Prince Harry's decision to step down from his role as a senior working royal rocked the Royal Family – but it seems it was a long time in the making. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped the bombshell news in January 2020 before jetting off to California two months later to start their new life.This move prompted the Royal Family to split in ways no one could have predicted.

While the likes of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis can expect to one day hold senior titles, such as the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and perhaps the Duke of Cambridge or the Duke of York, many of the late Queen's other great-grandchildren will never gain an official style. This was the case for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's young children until the couple made the announcement in March 2023 that they did not wish to deny Archie and Lilibet of their "birth right" - and moved to change the way the youngsters were styled.

Throughout her storied career as the BBC's royal correspondent, Jennie Bond had some incredible encounters and experienced some of the monarchy's biggest moments first-hand. Jennie's time in the role lasted from 1989 to 2003 and saw her cover perhaps the most turbulent period of recent royal history - from marriage breakdowns to infamous interviews and from a devastating fire to deaths that rocked the world.

From joking with the late Queen about a horse who blew raspberries to being told by Diana, Princess of Wales not to wear yellow because it “doesn’t suit her”, Jennie Bond has spent a lifetime in close proximity to the Crown so it's little wonder that the former BBC royal correspondent has an enviable number of stories to tell. But behind her tales of a career up close and personal with the monarchy - “I remember being laughed at by The King for stumbling around a muddy field in white stilettos.

Meghan Markle "didn't grasp Royal hierarchy" and "craved the limelight", a royal expert has claimed.The Duchess of Sussex has been accused by a commentator of exiting the Royal Family because "she wanted to be the star". The former Suits actress joined the Royal Family back in May 2018 when she married Prince Harry, but the couple stepped back from their official duties in 2020 and relocated to the US where they still live with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

up for auction through Bonhams. The queen’s wheels will be on the block until Monday.“A very rare opportunity to own a vehicle that Her Majesty personally optioned [specified] and drove,” the auction house gushed.“When Royal cars enter the market, they are treated with the highest of reverence. This incomparable Daimler will surely be an outstanding addition to any collection,” the auction house added, estimating the hammer will fall between $45,000 and $75,000.The Queen was the only person in Britain who could drive without a license or number plate on her state car.

The Royal Family are known all over the world by their long, official titles. But behind the formality and away from the glaring media spotlight, the royals are just like any other family. They share jokes, buy each other ridiculous presents and even have silly nicknames for one another.

Sarah Ferguson's fans spotted a glaring error in her birthday tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on Instagram. The Duchess of York, 64, who was thought to have been close to the Queen in the years leading up to her death in 2022, shared a smiling snap of the late monarch as she wrote a touching message. It read: "Today we are remembering Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 97th birthday.Thank you for all that you have taught us, for being a steadfast leader and dear friend.

A year and a half after Queen Elizabeth II's passing at the age of 96, the Royal Family is gearing up for a solemn yet heartfelt commemoration of what would have been her 98th birthday. Now a former royal butler, Grant Harrold, has offered his insight into how he thinks the family plans to honour the beloved monarch away from the public eye on Sunday, 21 April. Speaking on behalf of Slingo, Grant reveals that while the Royal Family won't hold public celebrations, they will come together in private to quietly acknowledge the late Queen's birthday.

When Kate Middleton tied the knot with Prince William, she officially became a part of the Royal Family and started her journey towards becoming the future Queen. This involved a comprehensive training programme that would fully equip her for the role that awaits her.

bullying accusations leveled against the Duchess of Sussex.Cohen worked for the royal family since 2001 and was Markle’s private secretary in 2021 when the first complaint was made that the former “Suits” star created a hostile work environment. Although she would not elaborate in an interview with the Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, Cohen, an Aussie, told the outlet Monday, “I was only supposed to stay for six months but stayed for 18 — we couldn’t find a replacement for me and when we did we took them on tour to Africa with Harry and Meghan to show them the ropes but they left (quit) as well while in Africa.”Cohen stopped working for the royals in 2019.The Post has contacted reps for Markle and Buckingham Palace for comment.The allegations came just days before Markle and Prince Harry sat down for their bombshell tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey — in which the American Orchard Riviera founder claimed life in the royal family was “almost unsurvivable.” The HR review was privately funded by Queen Elizabeth II and carried out by an independent investigator in March 2021 after two royal staffers alleged they’d been bullied while working for her.Markle’s legal team denied any allegations of bullying — calling them a “calculated smear campaign.

claimed to the Herald Sun. “If a cake was not cutting, or a plaque didn’t unveil, because everything was so perfectly organized, it spiced her life up when things went wrong.”Cohen worked for the royal family from 2001 until 2019. Per the Telegraph, some of the “best times” of her job came when Her Majesty toured Australia in 2002 and 2019.

Even though the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April, it is not expected that King Charles will be in attendance as he continues to focus on his recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Many members of the Royal Family - including the King, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II - have graced the racecourse in recent decades.

fairy-tale marriage to the then-Prince Charles turned sour as the years went on, with the late royal often trying to confide in her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, for help.Diana — who died in a car crash in 1997 — married (now King) Charles, 75, in a lavish ceremony in 1981 and they divorced in 1996.“My Mother and I” author Ingrid Seward recently claimed that the Princess of Wales would lament about her failing marriage to the queen; however, the monarch allegedly didn’t do much to help.“Diana used to go to her private room in between appointments that the queen had, which were every 20 minutes, and burst into tears,” Seward told Fox News recently. “[She would say], ‘Everybody hates me, mama, and I hate my husband.

told the Sun that they remain amicable.“They were friends before their relationship blossomed. But Peter and Lindsay have gone their separate ways as the relationship simply ran its course,” an insider told the outlet.The pair each have two children from previous relationships.Phillips shares daughters Savannah, 13, and Isla, 12, with his Canadian ex-wife.

Every wedding anniversary is special but for King Charles and Queen Camilla this week’s milestone date will bring with it added poignancy and a time for reflection. It is 19 years since the royal couple made their vows at a civil ceremony at Windsor’s Guildhall watched by a global audience of millions and 35 years since they first met. However, despite the memory of the joy of that momentous day, it is open to question whether the couple will mark the occasion with a large celebration or party.

attending an Easter Sunday church service along with his brother King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Also joining the trio were Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Prince Andrew’s attendance at the service comes after the 64-year-old royal faced blowback for leading the procession while attending a memorial for King Constantine of Greece.

Just like millions of people up and down the country, the Royal Family will be tucking into a tasty meal on Easter Sunday - but what will they be served? Following the Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, the family will make their way back to Windsor Castle and sit down to a traditional four-course dinner of roast lamb and vegetables. The details of the meal were previously revealed to OK! by former royal chef Darren McGrady.

On Friday 22 March, Kate Middleton released a video on social media explaining that she has sadly been diagnosed with cancer, and is currently undergoing preventative treatment for her condition. Back in January, Kensington Palace shared that the Princess had received planned major abdominal surgery, and was recovering at home in private until at least April.

For many youngsters, a stay at your grandparent's house is a very exciting prospect. But when your grandfather is the King, we imagine the anticipation increases ever so slightly.

Throughout her impressive 70 year reign, Queen Elizabeth II stuck to a strict schedule every day - from carrying out official engagements to chairing meetings and attending to papers in her daily red box. While that all sounds perfectly Queen-like, it is possible that one of her breakfast ingredients of choice was the key to this steadfast routine.

admission to editing a Mother’s Day family portrait.The photo appears to have multiple oddities as first reported by The Telegraph. One of the most glaring inconsistencies can be seen on the side of the queen’s tartan skirt. The plaid pattern does not line up and looks like it was cut and repositioned in the image.

Meghan Markle's request to live in a certain residence in Windsor was reportedly "firmly" rejected by the late Queen, who thought it was "inappropriate". Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal Family for nearly 1,000 years. Over the decades, the late Queen gave some of the many homes on the estate as gifts to her family members - with the monarch and Prince Philip, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson all living in Windsor in recent years.

King Charles is taking a break from his public duties as he undergoes regular treatment for cancer, but he's still busy with his Royal work behind the scenes. He's dealing with his daily red boxes of state papers and having regular meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Last week, he met with Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt before the Budget.

After a difficult few years for the Royal Family with the deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and the reduced number of working royals following the departures of the Duke of York and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, one royal has truly stepped up to the plate. Known for carrying on his father's role with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme and his passions for the arts, Prince Edward has truly come into his own in the last few years and become a key source of support for The King.

The Duke of Edinburgh is one of the hardest working members of the Royal Family and often goes without the worthy recognition. Prince Edward and his wife Sophie make up two of the seven-strong line up of senior royals who can represent The King - alongside the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal. While Prince Edward was incredibly important to his mother, the late Queen, and was often regarded as one of her closest family members, his time growing up at Buckingham Palace sounds far from perfect.