Meghan and Harry snubbed annual Balmoral holiday for 'secret holiday' with newborn Archie

King Charles is quietly opening up Balmoral to the public for a longer amount of time as he extends the estate's commercial activities, according to reports.

King Charles III is set to hold a royal summit to decide the future of the monarchy, according to royal sources.

King Charles' recent decision to appoint one of his senior aides to Permanent Lord in Waiting is likely to displease Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as he has given the honourable role to one of their "biggest hate figures" in the palace.

As students around the country anxiously open their A-level results today, it may serve as some comfort to know that just like them, even members of the royal family have suffered with the same nail biting nerves before opening the all important envelope. From King Charles to Kate Middleton and even the most recent royal to sit her exams last year, Lady Louise Windsor, there has been no shortage of variety in grades either, with some of the senior royals performing better than others.

Soon the Royal Family will mark the first anniversary of the Queen's death, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to have "not been invited" to the gathering, according to a royal expert. Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on 8 September 2022 at Balmoral in Scotland, after reigning for 70 years. Historian, writer and broadcaster Tessa Dunlop spoke exclusively to OK! and said there's going to be a "royal gathering at Balmoral" for the family to commemorate the Queen in private, without any public events planned.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have “no road back” to the royal family under King Charles' reign as the monarch is aware that the British public “has no appetite” for their return, according to a royal commentator.

As a member of one of the most famous families in the world, going unnoticed in public would be quite the challenge.

As a member of one of the most famous families in the world, going incognito presents quite the challenge. But the likes of King Charles and Prince William are, after all, only human and crave some peace and quiet without photographers surrounding them.Though their privacy is usually respected, some have been known to take drastic measures to ensure they get some peace.

The Royal Family’s time at the Balmoral Estate will undoubtedly be filled with physical pursuits such as long country walks, deer stalking and horse riding, with quieter moments punctuated by picnics, barbeques and fly-fishing in the River Dee. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to OK! about how the royals typically spend their time together in the Highlands.

A mum of three who was made an MBE for her passionate commitment to parental involvement in schools says she hopes her award will inspire others to volunteer. Margaret Wilson says she still can't quite believe that she "had a chat with the King" - despite having the medal to prove it happened.

Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands is always a magnet for the royals each August as the extended family gather for their annual staycation. But this year’s get-together will be tinged with sadness - not only is it the first year without the late Queen Elizabeth II hosting, but it’s where she passed away, just 11 months ago, on September 8. However, one expert has told OK! that the first visit of King Charles' reign will also be far more "relaxed" as the royals were "in awe" of the late monarch.

King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Kate are figuring out how to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her death later this year.

Whilst the Royal Family might have an extensive portfolio of grand properties across the country, there is one estate which was bought for a surprisingly low price.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are to lead the tributes to the late Queen on the first anniversary of her death.

It's not a regular occurrence for the Princess of Wales to step out on public joint engagements with her father-in-law King Charles but when they do, we are treated to a glimpse of their close bond and special relationship.

Lorraine Kelly has delighted our screens for over 20 years as the Scottish television host regularly takes to ITV for her own morning programme.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be joining their family to honor Queen Elizabeth II next month…

Balmoral Castle in Scotland.This summer marks the first time that the Firm has returned to the residence since the passing of Queen Elizabeth last September.However, exiled royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t be joining the family, following their move to Montecito, California, in 2020.According to expert and royal broadcaster Katie Nicholl, the Duke of Sussex, 38, “must miss his family more than ever” this year as he’s “not coming back to the UK for the summer.”Nicholl also told Closer Magazine, per the Mirror, that Harry wants his children, Lilibet and Archie, to “have a special relationship with their cousins” as he did.The former army man and his brother, Prince William, have had an icy relationship for the last several years. Nicholl added that Harry’s life in the United States with Markle, 41, and their kids is “very different” from that of his relatives.“You have to wonder whether the novelty of that has worn off,” she said.But the former actress and the Invictus Games founder were reportedly given an “open invitation” by King Charles to visit Balmoral, according to the Daily Mail.Royal editor Rebecca English wrote for the publication late last month: “All family members, I am told, are expected to stay at some point over the next few weeks.

This year will see the Royal family return to Balmoral for their annual summer trip, however, it will mark some considerable changes.

When the royals are in the privacy of their own home, they do not refer to one another by their titles but instead have their own silly nicknames for one another, like most ordinary families do.