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didn’t make it on to the guest list for His Majesty’s upcoming 75th birthday gathering at Clarence House on November 14.But according to Buckingham Palace expert and commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, Harry won’t be losing sleep over the apparent snub.“I really don’t think Harry cares about not being invited to his father’s 75th. The rift runs deep,” Fitzwilliams told the Daily Express.

Whenever the King and Queen appear in public, they are always drawing attention to the many charitable causes that occupy a special place in their hearts - be it helping young people, the environment, promoting literature or supporting domestic abuse survivors. As well as tirelessly dedicating their time to supporting the good work of others, the couple are always surrounded by their team of devoted members of staff.

Touring the world is part and parcel of every senior royal’s life, and King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 76, have long been flying the flag for the UK and Commonwealth abroad. Despite both being at an age where they might want to put their feet up, they’re continuing their globetrotting adventures, exploring Kenya this week for their first long haul foreign visit of their reign.These tours are months - sometimes years - in the planning and are orchestrated down to the finest detail, from the minute-by-minute busy schedule to what needs to be brought along for the journey.

People. “But what that figure is, I have no idea.”Trevelyan, who currently leads a group of British families looking to make amends for their family’s involvement in the trade, revealed that in February she donated $127,000 of her savings to the government in Grenada after discovering her family once owned a thousand slaves from the Caribbean country.The former journalist is now asking the new King, who said in April that he would welcome an investigation into his family’s ties to the slave trade, to do the same.“There would be a great healing power to an apology for slavery and some kind of reparative justice strategy from the King,” Trevelyan said to the outlet.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been praised time and again for their modern approach towards royal duties and responsibilities. But what many people don't realise is that the couple were quietly advancing royal traditions even before their historic wedding in 2011.

Even before his reign began, King Charles' plan for a 'slimmed-down monarchy' was made clear as he hoped to decrease the vast number of extended royals who appeared on Buckingham Palace's balcony and just have the working royals front and centre. He has certainly achieved this - perhaps even slightly too well.

sought a judicial review of the government’s refusal of his offer to hire police officers as his private security detail, which was ultimately denied by London’s High Court in May.According to a new report from the Byline Times, Charles, 74, was not happy with his youngest son’s swift departure from the royal fold — and took away his security in retaliation.“The Sussexes had either to be safely in the tent in Britain or cast away and castigated as comprehensively as possible in order to reduce the threat of them eclipsing the rest of the family,” a source told the outlet.The insider claims that the monarch was “threatened” by another royal stealing the spotlight from him.“The greater truth is that Harry and Meghan make better headlines than the King and Camilla or William and Kate,” the source continued.

HM The Queen stunned the nation for her Platinum Jubilee with a surprise appearance on film with Paddington the Bear.

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.

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.

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.

At the time of Queen Elizabeth II's death, the monarchy had already been rocked by the ongoing scandal linked to Prince Andrew and the way Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their roles as senior royals - before leaving the Firm altogether. But thanks to King Charles' measured approach and decades of steady experience the public eye, the first 12 months of his reign have been a success.Taking over from the longest reigning monarch in British history was not easy feat to approach, but royal experts have been unanimous in their praise for King Charles, with one leading expert telling OK! that the palace will be looking back on the King's first year on the throne with "justified satisfaction".

King Charles already had access to an impressive portfolio of homes that stretched as far south as Tamarisk House on the Isles to Scilly to The Castle of Mey in Northern Scotland - but he has now added several more. While many of these official residences are controlled by The Crown Estate there are some properties, such as Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, which are privately owned. Throughout his many years as Prince of Wales, The King lived in a number of properties - but always had his eye on one home in particular.

Throughout her life, the late Queen posed for countless official photographs, as well as hundreds of family pictures - making her perhaps one of the most photographed women in the world. While she was usually required to pose in a formal way with dignitaries or visiting Heads of State, there was something that the monarch had always wanted to try but was never able to.

median average salary for a full-time worker in the UK, which is currently £33,000 (USD $41,890). King Charles is known for being carbon conscious, and the new eco-minded role has been carved out just three months after his coronation ceremony.

Prince William is now in charge of Prince Harry’s former military unit — by order of their father, King Charles III.

Buckingham Palace has announced that several senior members of the Royal Family will be taking on new military roles. It has been said that the new appointments will continue to reflect the close relationship between the Armed Forces and the Royal Family in King Charles' reign.

Prince Harry has had his profile on the official Royal Family website updated to remove his HRH title.

The Order of Succession is something that cannot be altered by personal preference. While the British royals understand this, it would seem that one foreign country had not grasped this as they made a rather strange offer to the Duke of Edinburgh in 1994. Huge socio-political change in the country at the time prompted them to ask the late Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, to serve as their head of state.The unusual offer was called "charming" but had to be sensibly declined by Buckingham Palace.

In the final years of her life, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother was often referred to as 'the best loved royal' thanks to her decades of public service. But behind palace walls, her staff knew her for the clever way she avoided any familial subject she didn't want to speak or know about. It is said the former Queen mastered this ability to such a degree that those closest to her nicknamed her "the imperial ostrich", owing to her fondness for 'sticking her head in the sand' to avoid difficult conversations.

From party-loving princes to heartbroken heirs, Alexander Armstrong is digging up the royal drama behind the king’s abode in Channel 5’s Buckingham Palace With Alexander Armstrong. Although, not everything he’s discovered is as glamorous as seen in The Crown.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Do you think you have what it takes to cater for royalty? If so then read on because this job might be right up your street. The Royal Household are looking for a Premier Sous Chef for King Charles III and Queen Camilla and have advertised the job on LinkedIn. Their lucky candidate will be based at Buckingham Palace and oversee the operations of the Royal Kitchens.Their role will be to oversee staff lunches and grand banquets.They will also work strategically with the Head Chef and Royal Chef to revive traditional dishes and encourage new menu ideas.

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.

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.

King Charles is set to have a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden next week.

Trooping the Colour.King Charles III will attend his first Trooping the Colour parade as sovereign on June 17 and it will mark his official birthday.However, the 74-year-old’s completion of another trip around the sun is actually on November 14.So why does the monarch observe two birthdays every year?The answer lies in something pretty unexpected: the weather.Trooping the Colour has been a tradition in the royal family since 1748.However, Edward VII — who reigned from 1901 to 1910 — was born in November, and he decided to move the bash to June because there was less likely to be rainy skies.And he didn’t want anything to ruin the joyful occasion. But the custom may wane if Prince William or his oldest son, Prince George, take the throne in the future.George, 9, celebrates his big day on July 22, while the Prince of Wales, 40, honors his birthday on this year’s summer solstice, June 21.During the Trooping the Colour, hundreds of soldiers and horses stomp the ground from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade.Members of the royal family ride alongside the military personnel on horseback and in carriages.The late Queen Elizabeth often participated in the parade, despite her birthday being in April.

To round off her historic Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Queen Elizabeth made a second appearance on Buckingham Palace's famous balcony on June 5, 2022 along with her three direct heirs and other key members of the family.This historic moment would sadly be the late monarch's final balcony appearance as she sadly passed away three months later at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Several details about the Queen's final months have since emerged, along with details of the "military-style exercises" the Palace put in place to help the Queen through her discomfort to allow her to offer her thanks to the nation for celebrating her monumental 70-year reign. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond reflects on this moment in royal history.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, broke her silence after her royal police escort killed an elderly woman.  Helen Holland, 81, was struck by a motorcycle that was part of the U.K. royal’s police escort at a west London intersection on May 10. She was reportedly visiting her sister in London.

, Helen Holland died at the age of 81 after her family says she fought «for her life for nearly two weeks,» following a May 10 incident in London, England.Holland was struck by a member of the duchess' police escort in the Earl's Court neighborhood of London, and, according to her family, sustained «irreversible damage to her brain,» multiple broken bones, and was in a coma.On Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said the duchess was «deeply saddened» and sent her «deepest condolences» to her family.The  said that Sophie will be reaching out to Holland's family privately.  Sophie is the wife of Prince Edward, the youngest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II.Chief Superintendent Richard Smith, head of the Metropolitan Police's Royalty and Specialist Protection Unit, told the that the «tragic outcome is being felt by colleagues across the Met» and «thoughts are very much with the woman's family and loved ones.»«Officers know that their actions, both on and off duty, are open to scrutiny and following our referral of the incident, the IOPC launched an independent investigation — we continue to cooperate with and support that inquiry,» he added.

An elderly woman who was hit by a motorcycle that was part of the Duchess of Edinburgh’s police escort has died.

An elderly woman who was hit by a police motorcycle escorting Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh is reportedly in a coma in hospital.The Metropolitan Police said the motorbike collided with a pedestrian at around 3.21pm on Wednesday 10 May at the junction of Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in west London, leaving her in a critical condition. On Friday, the BBC named her as Helen Holland, 81, from Birchanger, Essex. She had been in London visiting her older sister on Wednesday and her family say she is in a coma, according to the BBC.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is said to be "praying" for an elderly woman who was hit by a police motorbike escorting Sophie in West London.The woman, thought to be in her 80s is said to be fighting for her life in hospital in critical after being rushed there following the incident that occurred at around 3.21pm on Wednesday. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance scrambled to the scene after the police motorbike struck the woman at the junction of Cromwell Road and Warwick Road while on escort duties.The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident and said that the injured woman's family had been informed.

’s great-grandmother, Queen Mary, was the wife of King George VI. Born Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, she married the then Prince George in 1893, before reigning alongside her husband from 1910 until his death in 1936.Mary has returned to public consciousness of late following confirmation from Buckingham Palace back in February that Queen Camilla would wear her predecessor’s crown when she to be crowned alongside her husband at .An announcement from the Palace on February 14 revealed, “Queen Mary’s Crown has been removed from display at the Tower of London for modification work ahead of the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

The Queen’s Coronation gown, designed by Bruce Oldfield, is a tailored ivory, silver and gold coat-like dress embroidered with delicate garlands of British wildflowers. Motifs of daisy chains, forget-me-nots, celandine and scarlet pimpernel from fields and hedgerows, representing the King and Camilla’s affection for nature and the nation’s countryside, are among the embellishments.

It’s the day of the Coronation, and there are a lot of people wondering why Prince Harry went to the event without Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.