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convicted financier and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has always been the subject of intrigue and mystery.A new A&E documentary titled “Secrets of Prince Andrew” has done a deep dive into their allyship, including allegations against the disgraced royal made by Epstein accusers, Lisa Phillips and Virginia Roberts Giuffre.The Duke of York, 63, met the now-dead felon in 1999, having been introduced by British heiress Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s girlfriend at the time.“[Andrew and Epstein] became extremely close,” royal biographer Andrew Lownie claimed in the documentary. “You know, real best buddies.

the OG “spare” is actually Prince Andrew.A new A&E documentary, “Secrets of Prince Andrew,” has revealed why the scandal-ridden Duke of York has always been considered the late Queen Elizabeth’s “favorite” child as well as the original surplus prince.“We know from Prince Harry that the ‘spare’ creates an idea of resentment and jealousy,” British biographer Andrew Lownie said.“[Prince] Andrew was an accident waiting to happen for years.”The Post has reached out to reps at Buckingham Palace for comment.Andrew, 63, was always rumored to be the long-reigning monarch’s most loved and most treasured son, despite not being the firstborn.As the third child of the queen — who died in September 2022 at the age of 96 — and her late husband, Prince Philip, he was second in line to the throne at the time of his birth in 1960.“His birth was celebrated as he was the next male heir, despite [his sister Princess] Anne being [born] second,” journalist Dickie Arbiter said in the doc. “If [King] Charles died, then Andrew would be the one directly in line to succeed him.”He added that the queen had already settled into her life as a mother by the time Andrew came along, as she had given birth to Anne in 1950 and Charles just two years earlier.“Courtiers” author Valentine Low interjected and pointed out how she was an “indulgent” mother to Andrew, and with him, she could “sit back a bit” to enjoy motherhood.

The late Queen was a pioneer in quietly modernising the Royal Family throughout her monumental 70-year reign. While there are countless examples to choose from, one of the most significant affected the placement of her great-grandchildren in the Line of Succession, regardless of their gender.

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.

When naming a new royal baby, there are certain traditions that the Royal Family like to stick to. More recently babies born into the family have been given far less formal names, however, they are still in keeping with royal heritage. Nine of the late Queen's descendants are named in her honour, even if they don't share her first name.

King Charles will reportedly hold a summit with the Prince and Princess of Wales and Camilla to outline his plans for the future of the monarchy. According to sources, central to the King's plans will be to use Kate and William's "star quality" in a bid to keep the Commonwealth together.

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queen consort is looking bright.The Princess of Wales, 41, has been preparing for her role ever since she married Prince William in 2011.An expert recently divulged that Middleton is the real “power behind the throne” and is tough enough to stand by William’s side as they undertake royal engagements.True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen dished to Fox News that the mother of three is full of “steeliness” and is a “very strong character.”“[She] has transitioned from being a young bride to being a key player within the royal family,” he noted.Bullen continued: “If you look at all the photographs now, she’s always front and center. She looked amazing at the coronation, she looked incredible at Ascot.”“She’s now every inch the princess.

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.

Royal christenings are highly-anticipated celebrations which are full of conventions dating back centuries. From the ceremony being carried out by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the royal baby being christened in front of the Lily Font with water from the River Jordan, there are a number of historical family customs to take account of.

The royals each make numerous appearances every year and are almost always given some form of memento from their visit - whether this be flowers, a small gift or something more substantial.The number of bouquets that the likes of the Queen, the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal receive every year will likely be close to a thousand, if not more. But what happens to them? It seems that the family have a series of well-practiced rules which dictate exactly what happens with the gifts and flowers they are given by officials and members of the public.

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.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going to be on their own when honoring Queen Elizabeth II‘s death next month.

It is well-known that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were very close with the late Queen and would spend a lot of time with her when they were growing up nearby on the Windsor Estate in both Sunninghill Park and Royal Lodge.Their parents, the Duke and Duchess of York, finalised their divorce in 1996 - but this move didn't cast Sarah into the shadows as she had built up a very fond relationship with her mother-in-law. While Prince Andrew and Sarah have since been referred to as "the happiest divorced couple in the world", the late Queen and Fergie never fell out of favour and would frequently spend time together as the shared many similar interests.This fondness was clearly illustrated following the break down of the York's marriage as the late monarch bought Sarah, Beatrice and Eugenie a very generous gift.

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement in September 2019 and the couple married in a private ceremony at The Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park on July 17, 2020.The only members of the family who attended the wedding were the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank and Edo's son, Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi (better known by his nickname 'Wolfie'). While the day was intimate when compared to the huge affairs other members of the family have enjoyed, Princess Beatrice made sure that there was a series of sweet family connections included.

The rift between estranged brothers Prince Harry and his older brother Prince William looks to be permanent damage, according to royal commentator Jennie Bond.

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.

With the Royal Family's annual trip to the Balmoral Estate in Scotland only days away, we can expect to see the likes of the King and the Duke of Edinburgh in their traditional Highland dress as they attend events such as the Braemar Gathering. One royal who hasn't been pictured wearing a traditional kilt ever since he was young is the Prince of Wales as he frequently opts for a suit when carrying out duties in Scotland.This apparent aversion to wearing a traditional kilt was recently criticised by Alan Cochrane in The Telegraph who claimed the Prince "should accept wearing one whilst working, and certainly at Balmoral, or while on official duty north of the Highland line." He believes the kilt "should be regarded as part of [William's] uniform." After the comments about William's choice not to wear the traditional garment when he heads north, former BBC royal Correspondent Jennie Bond defended the Prince to OK! The expert quipped: “Give the man a break! Poor William has to obey so many rules and observe so many conventions.

Ahead of the Royal Family's annual summer return to Balmoral Castle, there is one particularly special tradition which was started by the late Queen for the younger members of her family that will hopefully continue. Queen Elizabeth's excitement for any family visitors never wavered throughout her entire life and she would regularly welcome her guests to stay with her at the likes of Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House.The Princess of Wales previously revealed one sentimental tradition that the late monarch started as it's a perfect example of the way she "showed her love" for her family. Speaking on ITV documentary ‘Our Queen at 90’ in 2016 the Princess of Wales said: “[The Queen] always leaves a little gift or something in their room when we go and stay, and that just shows her love for her family.” Kate went on to discuss how the Queen was particularly enamoured with Princess Charlotte, eight.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Zara Tindall and husband Mike Tindall have paid homage to the smash hit Barbie film while celebrating their 12 year anniversary. The 44 year old former Rugby Union player took to Instagram to share a side by side image of him and his wife as Mattel-inspired Barbie dolls. In the cute photo, Zara’s Barbie alternate boasts bouncy blonde hair and sports a pink waistcoat and leggings.

Tom Cruise is reportedly a big fan of British tea parties, and though the guest lists on who attends have been kept under wraps, there is a good chance Prince William and Kate Middleton will make an appearance in the future, according to royal experts. Per the New York Daily News, the "Mission: Impossible" actor hosts Sunday afternoon tea parties at his flat in the prestigious Hyde Park neighborhood in London. Everyone in attendance — guests, DJs and waiters — are required to sign non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, before entering the home.

Much like his father before him, it is thought Prince George is already beginning to learn the full extent of what lies ahead in his future. As well as learning from his parents, the second in line to the throne is said to be having regular "informal chats" with his grandfather, King Charles, according to royal expert and author Robert Jobson.

The King and Queen, as well as other senior members of the Royal Family including the Prince and Princess of Wales, are said to be readying themselves for two years of worldwide tours in a bid "to keep Commonwealth intact", in a "soft democracy" blitz. While it is understood that the monarch will prioritise visits to key nations such as Australia, New Zealand and a number of Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean, there are a number of countries that will also be high on the agenda such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

With Prince George turning 10 today – Saturday July 22 – how exactly might he be marking his milestone birthday with his family? As the royal children are enjoying their summer holidays, there are a number of possibilities on the table for the young royal's special day - from parties with school friends at home to exciting outings or even a foreign trip. As well as exciting day trips, the Wales family have a number of traditions whenever any of their children celebrate a birthday, including a homemade cake by the Princess of Wales.

Prince George is turning double digits — and the palace is commemorating the milestone with a brand-new portrait.

President Joe Biden said that Tony Bennett, who died on Friday, “didn’t just sing the classics – he himself was an American classic.”

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag James Middleton has opened up on sister Kate's "quirks", sharing that he couldn't be prouder of how she has blossomed into her role as a senior Royal.The younger brother of the Princess of Wales joined Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, 20 July, where he spoke about his pride at everything his sister had achieved. Hosts Kate and Ben told James, 36, that they thought Kate had been doing a fantastic job after a tough couple of years for the Royals, which has included the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III, and Prince Harry's revelations about tensions within the family.

Thanks to the Prince and Princess of Wales' passion for protecting their children's privacy and not subjecting them to the same experiences as previous royal generations, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are growing up in circumstances which are as close to normal as could be hoped for. A source recently told PEOPLE that the couple "consciously set out to achieve a sense of normality" for their three children and that "royal families over the generations haven’t had the chance to get those foundations right, but they have." The insider attributes the different upbringings the Wales children have had to the Princess of Wales.

Brits receiving new passports from this week may notice something different as a major change is being made for the first time in over 70 years. The first passports issued in the name of King Charles III and bearing the title “His Majesty” will start being rolled out this week.

queen better days. As a royal family member, Queen Camilla — who turned 76 on Monday — is often seen dressed quite impeccably, decked out in designer dresses, nice jewelry and, of course, a crown as of late.

Much like Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to spend at least part of the summer on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, with a friend of the couple telling Vanity Fair: "The house was always full of guests coming and going and Charles will be continuing that tradition.That is very important to him." The Balmoral Estate was incredibly important to the late Queen and is comprised of several smaller properties, including Birkhall, Craigowan Lodge and Tam Na Ghar. While the King looks set to be returning to Scotland for a well deserved break in the coming weeks, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond has questioned what the monarch's time up there could look like and why it will be different from how the late Queen would spend the period.

Queen Camilla will not receive her own annuity from the Parliament despite the late Duke of Edinburgh - who was the previous consort - being given almost £360k a year to fund his official duties.

Sarah Ferguson is sharing an update on Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis nearly one year after Her Majesty's death last September.On a new episode of her podcast, , Ferguson shared that the late monarch's dogs, Muick and Sandy — whom she and Prince Andrew gifted to the royal -- are «showing her the way» on the old trails and paths the queen used to take them on.The duchess, who has been recovering after undergoing a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer last month, shared that she hasn't been as mobile as of late. Ferguson revealed that she had even had to employ dog walkers to get her and the Duke of York's seven dogs out of Royal Lodge Windsor — where she and her ex-husband still reside — and back on their daily walks.«Having seven dogs — they don't understand that perhaps I'm not as mobile as I was,» Ferguson told co-host Sarah Thomson.

One of key differences between King Charles and Prince William's approach to charitable engagements is that during his 50 year tenure as the Prince of Wales, the King represented hundreds of charities, whereas William has significantly fewer but works tirelessly to make a real difference in those areas. While the King has had to dispense with many of his patronages since his reign began to make way for more constitutional duties, he has constantly been hailed as one of the hardest working members of the Royal Family.

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.

A new Channel 5 documentary has seen royal experts claim that the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh received a one-off payment of £250,000 from the late Queen to end their business careers in 2002 after a series of controversies. Speaking on the programme 'Prince Edward: Will He Change the Royals?', journalist Emily Andrews explained: "The Queen effectively asked Edward and Sophie to give up their careers and become full time working royals.