BBC says 'we sincerely apologise' and axe D-Day programme from iPlayer

A celebration of life service for the late husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, Thomas Kingston, was held at St Mary Abbotts church in Kensington, West London on Saturday.The 45 year old tragically died from a "catastrophic head injury", leaving his wife, the daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, deeply bereaved. The memorial brought together close friends and family of Mr Kingston, including a few members of the Royal family.

King Charles and Queen Camilla kicked off Royal Ascot's fifth day in style, as they were seen leading the carriage procession alongside Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Lady Charles Spencer-Churchill during this annual horse racing event in Berkshire. Joining thousands of race-goers for an afternoon filled with equestrian action, Charles and Camilla, who recently made a major rule break, invited their close family and friends to witness the spectacle on the lush racecourse.

The King and Queen are expected to reduce their upcoming trip Down Under due to concerns from medical professionals that Charles is overexerting himself.

As Royal Ascot gets underway for another year, King Charles has provided a heart-warming sense of support to Lady Gabriella Kingston following the tragic death of her husband, Thomas Kingston, earlier this year. One of the greatest shows of respect and admiration the monarch can make during Ascot week is personally inviting relatives or friends to ride in one of the four Ascot Landau carriages on each day of the procession.

The King and Queen took part in the annual Garter Day service at Windsor Castle, marking the start of a busy summer for the royals. Charles and Camilla led other members of the Royal family at the traditional celebration commemorating the ancient Order of the Garter on Monday, 17 June. This comes just two days after the Trooping the Colour ceremony where Catherine the Princess of Wales made he first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.

After the impressive display of The King's Birthday Parade in London at the weekend, another important royal procession will take place in Windsor today, Monday, 17 June.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It sees those members of the Royal Family who have been honoured, attend a service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, before parading in their eye-catching dark blue mantles and Tudor bonnets with ostrich feather plumes.

The Order of the Garter is one of the most recognisable annual royal traditions, thanks in part to the unique uniforms which the likes of King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales wear. As the Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, it is a significant honour to be invested.

Lady Gabriella Windsor was seen attending Trooping the Colour today, marking her first public appearance since the tragic passing of her husband.The Royal Family was deeply saddened by the loss of Thomas Kingston, who passed away at his family's £3million Gloucestershire mansion in February, with authorities stating there were "no suspicious circumstances." An inquest revealed that Mr Kingston suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head on 25 February, at the age of 45.Thomas Kingston, a former hostage negotiator and financier, was the son of Martin and Jill Kingston, who have owned the grand mansion since 1996. A spokesperson for the Gloucester Ambulance Service confirmed their attendance at a private residence in the Cirencester area, saying: "Gloucester Police have confirmed an ambulance from Gloucester Ambulance Service attended a private residence." Following her husband's death, Lady Gabriella, daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, has reportedly moved into Kensington Palace, not wishing to stay alone in the house they once shared, reports the Mirror.

Sky News.The royal was speaking to writer Lee Child, who joined Her Majesty at the Queen’s Reading Room Festival at Hampton Court Palace on Saturday.In response, the novelist quipped that Charles “sounds to me like a typical husband.”The King has been easing into public-facing duties in recent weeks, most recently traveling to France to attend the commemorative D-Day ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the historic landings.On Thursday, Charles and Camilla attended the British memorial event at Ver-Sur-Mer, Normandy, organized by the British Royal Legion.“It is with the most profound sense of gratitude that we remember them and all who served at that critical time,” Charles said in his speech.The King was then seen greeting several veterans before he and Camilla headed home to the UK later that day.Palace sources confirmed that Charles would be missing the international ceremony — which took place on Friday — on the advice of doctors who are carefully monitoring his schedule.After a weekend away from the spotlight, the King is looking to make a defiant appearance at this week’s Trooping the Colour ceremony in London.While Charles will be at the annual event on Saturday, he’s expected to arrive to the event in a different fashion.The monarch will be driven in a horse-drawn carriage alongside wife instead of riding on horseback as he’s done in the past.This will be the royal family’s second Trooping the Colour ceremony since Charles was named king in May 2023.It is still unclear if Charles’s daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, will attend the ceremony.The Princess of Wales, 42, has been battling an unspecified form of cancer since January, and has remained largely out of the public eye since revealing her diagnosis

mark 80 years since D-Day in Normandy, France, a friend of the king’s told the Sunday Times on June 9 that the father-son duo have an extremely healthy relationship at the moment as they lead the monarchy. “If there was ever a green-eyed monster or a sense of rivalry between the two, that is a chapter of the past,” said the friend.“The King sees his son as a useful ally on family matters and increasingly in discharging the duties of nation and state,” they continued.

Kate Middleton's grandmother was an incredible WWII codebreaker, who played an important in the second world war.The Princess of Wales revealed her relative Valerie Middleton's incredible story while honouring the Red Cross in 2020. War hero Valerie worked as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park which broke the Enigma code.

The BBC has offered an apology for an "inappropriate comment" heard during a D-Day commemoration programme.

for an event commemorating D-Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Their husbands, King Charles, 75, and President Macron, 46, were also present.

King Charles told a D-Day veteran on Thursday 6 June that he was “doing well” as he chatted with war heroes at a commemoration event.The King and Queen Camilla were visiting Ver-sur-Mer in Normandy as part of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, and the royal couple attended a ceremony before visiting a marquee where veterans were being served tea and cakes. King Charles sat at one table beside Clacton-on-Sea resident Ronald Hendrey, 98, who asked the King about his health. Mr Hendrey said: "He was very nice, he listened to what I was saying and took it in.

The BBC has issued an apology following an unfortunate incident where an offensive remark was heard during a live D-Day commemorative broadcast.

Us Weekly. “They’ve been reconnecting and are closer than ever.”The mom of three’s time at home has also allowed her to spend more time with the pair’s three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

lead the commemorative D-Day ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the historic landings.The Prince of Wales, 41, touched down at Juno Beach in Normandy, France, Thursday morning where he met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.Normally, the King would be expected to attend the poignant events of the day, but as Charles is continuing his cancer treatment, his son — and the heir to the throne — is deputizing for him.Palace sources confirmed that Charles would be missing the international ceremony on the advice of doctors who are carefully monitoring his schedule.William is set to join forces with President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Omaha Beach event later in the day.Sources said that Charles is “delighted” that his son was able to step in for him on such an important occasion.“While His Majesty’s doctors are very encouraged with the progress made so far, the King is continuing with his treatment program — and thus we have to prioritize and protect his continued recovery,” an insider told the Mirror.“On that basis, each event/ day has to be carefully calibrated — and given the King’s other commitments on the day, it was advised that the international event later in the afternoon may be a step too far at this stage.”“He is of course delighted that the Prince of Wales will be attending to represent the nation,” the source added.Earlier Thursday, William attended the Canadian commemorative ceremony at the Juno Beach Center at Courseulles-sur-Mer, France.Proudly wearing five medals strapped to his chest, the future King delivered a poignant speech, saying he was “honored” to be there to pay respects to “the bravery and sacrifice of the Canadian

King Charles is set to be represented by the Prince of Wales at a D-Day event for the first time since he began his treatment for cancer. Appearing on ITV's Lorraine, The Mirror's Royal Editor Russell Myers confirmed that The King is attending the British memorial in Normandy on Thursday morning, 6 June, as part of the D-Day commemorations, but will not be attending the international event with world leaders on Omaha Beach later in the afternoon.

Queen Camilla turned heads in a stunning pink ensemble as she attended the UK's national memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on Wednesday June 5.The 76 year old Royal stood out amidst a sea of dark suits and military uniforms, opting for a pale pink coat dress and stylish hat in the same vibrant shade. She was seen paying her respects alongside her husband King Charles and stepson Prince William at the poignant event on June 5.Typically, the Royal family dons black or other dark shades for remembrance services, such as when they lay wreaths at the Cenotaph every Remembrance Sunday to honour fallen soldiers.

Prince William made a heartbreaking confession about his wife Kate Middleton during an emotional D-Day event. It comes as the Princess of Wales has stepped back from royal duties and any public appearances to focus on her cancer recovery.