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Prince Harry is feeling the heat from his wife Meghan Markle to mend ties with the Royal Family for business reasons, a royal expert claims.

sudden death of Lady Gabriella Windsor’s husband, Thomas Kingston, has sparked renewed interest in the editor — and her parents, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.Kingston and Gabriella, 42, tied the knot in May 2019 at Windsor Castle after meeting five years prior. The financier was found dead at age 45 in Gloucestershire, England, on Sunday.

A model of Princess Diana‘s personal jaguar, the door to Number 10 Downing Street and two porcelain corgis comprised some of the memorable The Crown props sold at auction last night, which raised more than $2M.

Prince Harry's bitter feud with the Royal Family could end up lasting forever as history may repeat itself, according to one royal author.

A royal expert claims Prince Andrew is well within his rights to refuse to budge from Royal Lodge - despite the effects that could be felt throughout his family. As we've reported this week, rumours have recently been circulating that King Charles is trying to get his younger brother to leave the 30-room mansion he shares with ex wife Sarah Ferguson in an attempt to downsize the number of properties that make up the royal portfolio.

While the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne was marked in spectacular fashion in June 2022 with four days of celebrations around the UK, her Coronation took place 70 years ago today on June 2, 1953. Even though the ceremony was the first to be televised and was attended by 8,200 guests, royal expert Jennie Bond explains why it was another date in the royal calendar that bore more significance thanks to its ties to the late monarch's family.

Many members of the Royal Family have experienced tragedies over the years, from early deaths to horrific disasters. And while there are a great deal of terrible stories, some of the saddest have affected the senior Royals who featured in King Charles's official Coronation portraits. The first tragedy affected Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (standing far right) and Princess Alexandra (standing second left).The first cousins of Queen Elizabeth II have dedicated their lives to royal service and have carried out hundreds of engagements and official appearances.

It has been 70 years since the last British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was officially crowned. With Elizabeth's son, King Charles III, set to be crowned on May 6, people are recalling his mother's coronation, which was the last time the British public witnessed the ritual. "The whole of London was sort of a cauldron of people rushing to the area to look at what was happening," said James Wilkinson, then an 11-year-old member of the Westminster Abbey choir, which sang during the ceremony.

On what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 97th birthday, King Charles III shared a tribute to his late mother on a bittersweet day for the Royal family. The Royal family's official Twitter and Instagram accounts posted a picture of the late Queen, which was taken just months before her death in September last year.

The late Queen Elizabeth is receiving a birthday tribute from her family.

A day that defined history. The late Queen Elizabeth II’s royal coronation marked the beginning of her journey to become the longest-reigning British monarch.

While Prince William has not publicly reacted to younger brother Prince Harry’s bombshell Spare claims, royal expert Alexander Larman believes a response would have gone a long way toward ending their feud.

Royal Author Tom Quinn has warned that Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan Markle, 41, could face the same fate as former King Edward VIII and his wife Wallis Simpson, and become “very unhappy” and “insignificant”. The Gilded Youth author has drawn similarities between the two royal couples and, after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their experience, the expert says that the public will no longer be interested in them.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be dressed the same as the rest of the Royal Family if they attend the King’s Coronation, it’s being reported.

King Charles’ Coronation is estimated to cost a staggering £100million - but should the monarch fund the momentous occasion himself? The historic event comes as households across the UK struggle with cost-of-living pressures, including soaring energy prices and high inflation, and some critics have questioned whether the cost of such an event is appropriate.The substantial sum was estimated by the Operation Golden Orb committee, who are planning the Coronation which falls on Saturday, May 6. As it's a state event, the UK government will be paying for the Coronation, meaning it will essentially be funded by the taxpayer.

OK! readers have voted overwhelmingly for Harry and Meghan to stay AWAY from King Charles III's Coronation later this year. A hefty 1,012 of you were against the Duke and Duchess of Sussex showing their faces, with merely 122 saying they should grace the event on May 6.

Gayle King is going to bat for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry!

Here for the history — but not the hate. As Maren Morris got ready to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s Netflix docuseries, she voiced her perspective on the couple’s rocky royal experience.

K.J. Yossman As the BBC celebrates its one hundredth anniversary today (Oct. 18), the broadcaster’s top executives have paid tribute. “The BBC is one hundred today – it’s a time to celebrate, but also to embrace the future,” said BBC chairman Richard Sharp. “I believe its best days are ahead. We have always innovated, changed and adapted. Our path has always been guided by the needs of audiences. We are just as mindful of that today as we have always been. By continuing to put the public first, we will continue to inform, educate and entertain for another century.” BBC director-general Tim Davie added: “With the BBC reaching the milestone of 100 years, our mission to inform, educate, and entertain, has never been more relevant or needed. For a century, the BBC has been a beacon of trusted news and programming across the world, as well as being part of the fabric of the U.K. and one of its key institutions. It has been a story of a devotion to public service and constant reinvention – which those in the BBC today remain utterly committed to. We exist to serve the public – doing that will guide the next 100 years.”

Buckingham Palace has responded to reports that the date of King Charles ' coronation has been confirmed. It has been suggested that Charles will be crowned on June 3 next year in a touching tribute to the Queen, according to Bloomberg.

With their dazzling crowns, breathtaking engagement rings and stunning tiaras, the royals are known for having a jewellery collection that most of us could only ever dream of. And prior to her tragic passing earlier this month, the late Queen Elizabeth II was the owner of an incredible diamond brooch which was widely known to be the most valuable of its type in the world.

Unwelcoming his son. King Charles is reportedly exiling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A source close to the new reigning monarch told the Daily Beast about the future plans of what the King wants to do with his son and his daughter-in-law.

Her Majesty the Queen ruled over Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the longest reigning British monarch, and the fifth longest in world history. As sovereign and Head of State her unfaltering sense of duty and commitment to her role earned her enormous respect around the globe.The Queen’s devotion to a life of service meant she fulfilled her official duties well into her 90s, from hosting diplomats, ambassadors, and Heads of State, to overseeing new sessions of Parliament, bestowing awards, supporting charities, and addressing the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.

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As Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, let's take a look back at her incredible life and how she was not born to be the monarch. Far away from being born in the glamorous setting of a palace, the Queen was born in a London townhouse after her parents had just moved house.

Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96.«The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,» Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Thursday.

The world is mourning a legend. After an impressive 96 years — 70 on the throne, the longest reign in history — Queen Elizabeth II has sadly passed away. Her eldest son Prince Charles, 73, will take the throne.

The Queen has died at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne, marking the end of an era and leaving the nation in mourning.The news was announced by Buckingham Palace in a statement: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." The royal family’s official website now carries the message: “Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022”.

Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world’s most famous people and a storied figure in history, has died at age 96, and her son Charles is set to ascend the throne as king.

Charles Spencer took to Twitter this week to share a heartfelt tribute to a late family member for a very special reason.Princess Diana's brother wrote: "My late grandmother, Cynthia Spencer, was born #otd in 1897.MORE: Princess Diana's final resting place looks beautifully mystical in new photo"She married my grandfather in 1919, and died 50 years ago in 1972. Even though I was only 8 when she died, I remember her with love, gratitude, and respect.

She is the longest-reigning, best-loved, monarch in British history, but the Queen was not destined to be on the throne. And far from being born in the gilded surroundings of a grand palace, Elizabeth II’s birth took place in a London townhouse, on what was a damp and windy spring night.

A sweet photo of the Queen as a smiling toddler was released in celebration of her 96th birthday on Thursday.The black-and-white picture was posted on the official Royal Family social media accounts to mark the monarch’s big day as information in the captions were given on how the Queen came to be in her position as the UK’s Head of State. Showcasing the young monarch at two years old wearing a frilly dress whilst sporting curls, the accounts mentioned how she entered her role as Queen aged just 25, after her father King George VI died in 1952.

The historic home — located on the ritzy Riviera — was previously leased by King Edward VIII after he abdicated the British throne to marry divorcée Wallis Simpson.The property is one of 12 French residences owned by Abramovich across the country — all of which have been seized in the past few weeks, the Daily Mail reported. French officials are currently cracking down on the activities of wealthy Russians in their country in order to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw from the war in Ukraine.

If you’ve been wanting to see the Kings before Elizabeth II on The Crown, you could be in luck.

Variety.While “The Crown” covers Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding in 1947 and her reign from the 1950s to the present day, the new show would look into the earlier events of the family’s tumultuous history.The series would reportedly dive into the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, and then into the dynasties of four British kings: Edward VII (1901-1910), George V (1910-1936), Edward VIII (1936) and George VI (1936-1952).These rulers governed the UK and the country’s Commonwealth realms from the period after Victoria and up to the start of Queen Elizabeth’s monarchy in 1952.The outlet reported that the new show has not been greenlighted nor is it in production as of yet.According to the Daily Mail, though, the prequel would run for about three to five seasons.In earlier seasons of “The Crown,” Jared Harris played King George VI, while Alex Jennings and Derek Jacobi both appeared as King Edward VIII.Jennings, 64, originated the role of the controversial Duke of Windsor for Seasons 1 and 2. Jacobi, 83, took over for Season 3, portraying the royal in his older years.George VI and King Edward VIII famously had a contentious relationship, with the latter abdicating the throne after less than a year in power back in 1936 so he could marry his beloved Wallis Simpson.

With “The Crown” to conclude after its sixth season (the fifth is slated to debut in November), Netflix is reportedly looking to delve even deeper into the history of Britain’s Royal Family.