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“The Crown.”The finale of the Netflix series, which dropped Thursday, shows Imelda Staunton, Olivia Colman, and Claire Foy gathering at St. George’s Chapel, where Queen Elizabeth was buried last year.The three actresses play the queen at different times in her life in “The Crown.” Her real-life former press secretary, Dickie Arbiter, was not impressed by Staunton and Colman’s characterizations.“I don’t remember her being glum and boring,” Arbiter, 83, told Deadline of the queen played by Staunton, 67.

The Royal Variety is one of the biggest nights in showbiz with comedians, singers, illusionists and more all set to dazzle us as they take to the stage.The Royal Variety Performance is now in its 95th year, and while Bradley Walsh has performed at the event many times, this will be his first time as its host. “Thirty years ago, that was my first time performing at The Royal Variety Performance,” says Bradley, 63. I was very, very nervous back then, but I’m so looking forward to hosting this year.

The Royal Family are notorious for their strange and unique festive traditions, from opening their presents on Christmas Eve to allegedly banning the game Monopoly because it becomes too "vicious". Another funny tradition sees them buy each other joke gifts at Christmas time, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grown your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had "Ain't life a b****" written on it.

Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, has been the go-to holiday getaway for the royal family ever since 1862, when Queen Victoria purchased the home for one of her sons, the future Edward VII.The country home has long been the location for the Windsor clan to gather and celebrate each New Year holiday.The jolly holly festivities are typified by merry traditions that King Charles, Queen Camilla and the rest of the Firm can enjoy as they come together.Despite Sandringham being a place of joyful memories, it also involves some tragic ones as well.

Members of the Royal Family are notorious for their funny tradition of buying each other joke gifts at Christmas, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grown your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had “Ain’t life a b****”. While these gifts are supposed to be bizarre, there is one present that was gifted by the Princess of Wales that made for a sentimental break with tradition. Kate spoke about giving this gift to her grandmother-in-law and the nerves she felt at the time.

his Nazi costume scandal. After the first part of Season 6 covered the death of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki), it’s no surprise that art imitates life: the other royals don’t cast as long of a shadow in public imagination as Princess Diana, and their onscreen presence reflects that downgrade. Viewers who find Prince William and Kate Middelton bland will feel vindicated, because their TV counterparts are mostly colorless.

Sarah, Duchess of York appeared on ITV's Lorraine today (Tuesday, 5 December) and spoke about how she would like to see "love and forgiveness" in all families this Christmas. When Lorraine asked if we’ll ever see the Royal family come together again because ‘Christmas is a time to bring people together’, Sarah was quick to offer her agreement.

The Prince and Princess of Wales carry out hundreds of official engagements every year and act as patrons or global ambassadors to hundreds of charities all over the world.They do all of this and never put a foot wrong. While that would sound like enough to fill up anyone’s schedule, they are also parents to three very important little royals.The couple have made it clear from the beginning that their first priority will always be Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' welfare to ensure that they are raised in a stable and happy environment as they prepare for the unenviable task that lies ahead.

teaser for the conclusion was released on Friday and gave fans a glimpse of the royal family and their struggles as they enter the modern era. The final episodes will feature a plethora of historical events from the late 1990s and into the mid-2000s.The trailer showcases events such as a young Prince William (Ed McVey) as he enters college at St.

Omid Scobie has admitted that he was among a "small group of journalists" who skipped the queue at the late Queen's lying-in-state. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her coffin was laid in Westminster Hall, with members of the public queuing for hours to pay their respects.

Six years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, a moment that would change their lives forever.They shared this joyous news at Kensington Palace, where Meghan proudly displayed her sparkling engagement ring. During their interview, Harry was visibly overjoyed, likely because Meghan had accepted his proposal.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023? Kate Middleton is known for her effortlessly chic, timeless styles, and has been known to mix and match luxury designers with high street brands and mid-range pieces, creating a wardrobe that’s both enviable and accessible. Although some of her mid-range clothes are less expensive than, say, her Alexander McQueen pieces, they can still come with a lofty price tag that makes them more of an investment purchase than an impulse buy.

fatal 1997 accident is surprisingly tasteful – but, as the show circles back to this topic later on, it becomes ludicrous. After that first scene, “The Crown” then jumps back to “8 weeks earlier,” as Diana takes moody teen Prince William (Rufus Kampa) and a childishly enthusiastic Prince Harry (Fflyn Edwards) on vacation in St.

part one of the Netflix series’ sixth and final season. Viewers are particularly curious to see how the royal drama handles Princess Diana’s tragic death, which occurred in 1997 when she was 36.The end of the third episode portrays the Paris car crash in which the Princess of Wales lost her life alongside her Egyptian billionaire boyfriend, Dodi Fayed.Paul Burrell, who once served as the princess’ butler, slammed the portrayal, saying the show “has gone too far” in recreating the tragic accident.“It still feels macabre to show the vehicle in which she died,” the 65-year-old told the Mirror on Thursday.“I find the whole scene of Diana’s death portrayed in a fictional TV show to be grotesque,” he added.“William and Harry do not want to witness that again. It’s a nightmare which keeps revolving and coming back to haunt them.

“Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival” — out Nov. 28 — detailed how Harry and William, the heir to the throne, feuded as their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was taking her final breaths.Palace insiders tore into Scobie’s claims that William “ignored” his brother’s desperate calls as he raced to be at the Queen’s bedside in Balmoral last September.“It appears no matter what happens behind closed doors, even in a time of such pain and grief, that where the royal family are concerned it will one day emerge,” a royal insider told the Mirror.“Nothing is off limits with William and Kate appearing to be this author’s number one target.

died in September 2022, it seemed like the planet stopped turning.Even Prince Harry’s world appeared to be crashing down as he was especially close to his late grandmother.Omid Scobie’s new book “Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival” — out Nov. 28 — details how the Duke of Sussex, 39, was kept in the dark about his queen’s passing.In an excerpt obtained by People, the author wrote that King Charles III called Harry just before the monarch died to inform him that the end was near.

The Crown is set to hit our screens once again on Thursday (November 16) and will focus on the life and reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. It’s the final series of the popular royal-based drama show, and will include key events like the early stage of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship, as well as the death of William’s mum, Princess Diana, reigniting everyone’s love of the late Princess of Wales.

The relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry is reportedly at an all-time low. Despite this, it appears the brothers tried to resolve their differences and address Harry and Meghan's struggles with Royal life before things escalated. However, a book reveals that a proposed heart-to-heart meeting was rejected by Harry in just two words.

The King is celebrating his landmark 75th birthday today (November 14) after a first busy full year as monarch. King Charles Philip Arthur George was born on November 14, 1948 at Buckingham Palace to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh - later Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

Every joy and heartbreak of King Charles’ life has been chronicled for the world to avidly devour. From Prince to King, he has overcome untold challenges under an intense spotlight of public scrutiny.

The Prince of Wales and his father, King Charles, both showed signs of "inner tension" during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, a leading body language expert has claimed. Speaking to The Mirror, the expert noted that both royals were blinking rapidly as they commemorated the end of the First World War and other conflicts at the annual event.

Members of the Royal Family are notorious for their funny tradition of buying each other joke gifts at Christmas, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grown your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had “Ain’t life a b****”. While these gifts are supposed to be bizarre, there is one present that was gifted by the Princess of Wales that made for a sentimental break with tradition. Kate spoke about giving this gift to her grandmother-in-law and the nerves she felt at the time.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, is celebrating her 20th birthday today (November 8th) and will no doubt be having a great day with her friends at the University of St Andrew's in Scotland.The royal is a popular member of the family who shared a particularly special bond with her late grandparents, the Queen and Prince Philip, thanks to her love of horses and carriage driving. As she enters her 20s, a leading royal expert has spoken to OK! about Lady Louise and why she is not only "a credit to her parents" but also how she has "nailed the art of being royal and relatable".

King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the State Opening of Parliament today (Tuesday, November 7) - the first of the new reign.The King (then Prince of Wales) opened the last session of Parliament on his late mother's behalf in May 2022 with Prince William in their roles as Counsellors of State. For the occasion, several glittering items from the Crown Jewels will be on display, including the Imperial State Crown which was worn by the King as he departed from Westminster Abbey after his Coronation earlier this year.The Crown has a fascinating backstory and is always kept in the Jewel House at The Tower of London where it is protected by bomb-proof glass and over 100 hidden security cameras.

the favorite child of Queen Elizabeth II. But the late monarch may have loved another of her sons more.

For generations, royal children were educated at home in castles and palaces by private tutors and governesses. However, this all changed in 1958 when young King Charles was enrolled at Cheam Preparatory School in Hampshire and became the first heir to the British throne to attend school with other pupils.

The late Queen was never short of one-liners, quick responses, and cheeky comments, and her wicked sense of humour allowed her to connect with members of the public throughout her long reign. But one of her most famous jokes wasn't very flattering to her eldest son, King Charles, when he welcomed his first son, Prince William, at St Mary's Hospital in London on June 21, 1982. While you would imagine that a grandmother would be full of nothing but joy at the new addition to her family, the late monarch couldn't help but pull a few jokes and poked fun at one family trait the new baby didn't appear to have inherited.

Daily Express Sunday that Victoria, who occupied the throne from 1837 to 1901, wanted members of her household to have “complete self-respect and good behavior when in front of the general public.”The rule has endured all the way to current members of the royal family — though it’s noticeably less strictly enforced. In 1941, then-Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Margaret, dressed up as Cinderella to take part in a re-enactment of the fable.

It has long been said that Windsor Castle is the most haunted of all the royal residences with over 25 reported experiences of ghosts and spirits - but it isn't the only famous home that has reports of paranormal activity.There is one home on the vast Sandringham Estate in Norfolk that was never lived in by the late Queen, despite the significant connections it holds to her relatives. There may be a reason for this, however, as it has long been said there is one historic resident who may be outstaying his welcome.The royal in question was involved in a number of scandals during his lifetime and would have been King if a tragedy hadn't happened.

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.

It has often been said that Windsor Castle is the most haunted of all the royal residences, with over 25 reported experiences with ghosts and spirits. These claims include sightings of Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and King George III, and even the late Queen admitted to witnessing at least one ghostly encounter.

There are many shocking and strange stories that have been reported from each royal residence, whether that is Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or Kensington Palace. But one of the most unique took place at Sandringham House in 2000 and was revealed in the diaries of the late society columnist Kenneth Rose when they were published after his death.

The Princess of Wales is widely regarded as one of the most popular members of the Royal Family following her marriage to Prince William back in 2011. As the wife of a future king, her role as a senior royal within the Firm is incredibly important as she supports hundreds of charitable organisations - from the importance of early childhood to helping those with addiction issues.

Although the royals can afford personal chefs to whip up the very best meals, they don’t rely on professional help all the time.The Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex are known to be highly nifty in the kitchen, and Michelle Thole, from the Keeping Up With The Windsors podcast, says: “We’ve seen many times that they are both into cooking. It’s not necessarily about dishing up cordon bleu-style food, just regular stuff for their families. It means we relate to them more.” Princes William and Harry are also willing to pitch in, and Harry presented Meghan with a three-course dinner for her 39th birthday in 2019.

the “Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth” podcast, Lady Glenconner said about the Duchess of Sussex, 42, “I think the thing about Meghan was, she had no idea what was expected of her really. I think she just thought it was sort of like being another actress, you know. Riding around in a golden coach and everything like that.

The Royal Family are just like us when it comes to having a drink to celebrate important occasions or when it comes to winding down in the evening after a busy day. Whether it is a refreshing gin and tonic or a simple beer, the royals are well-known for enjoying an alcoholic beverage from time to time.