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For the last 70 years, we’ve only known the Queen as Her Majesty or Ma’am. But throughout her life, to those who know her best, our monarch has been called the sweetest of nicknames. And no one knew the Queen better than her husband Prince Philip, who sadly passed away in his sleep at the age of 99 on April 9, 2021.

Poundbury is, literally, The Town That Prince Charles Built. A new development, the first foundations of which were set down in 1993, it is HRH’s vision for a better Britain. His aim was to create a community rather than a housing estate, somewhere providing a job for everyone and, with his eco-goals in mind, where walking is more important than driving.

The world is ever curious about royal lifestyles. With films like Mrs Brown, The Queen and The Young Victoria being massive hits, it’s clear the Windsors have even the most ardent republicans showing interest.

The very epicentre of British royal life, it’s the most public of regal residences and the place the monarch calls home in the capital. As such, Buckingham Palace is every bit as vast as it is impressive.There are 775 rooms, including 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, 52 bedrooms for royals and their guests, and 118 staff bedrooms.The jaw-dropping numbers go on.The rooms are lit with 40,000 lightbulbs (we do hope these are energy-saving – Charles is watching) and there are 1,514 doors and a total of 760 windows that are cleaned every six weeks.

When Her Majesty the Queen sadly passes away, Buckingham Palace could look very different indeed. At 96 years old, our ageing yet much-loved monarch is celebrated around the world for her lengthy reign, sacrifice and dedication to her country. And when she’s gone, royal expert Duncan Larcombe says we’ll do everything to remember her - we might even make a shrine.

Birthday celebrations are approaching after a difficult year for the Queen. It’s been barely a year since Prince Philip, her “strength and stay”, died last April and since then she’s lived alone with her staff and beloved dogs at Windsor Castle. She fought off Covid and attended her late husband’s memorial service at Westminster Abbey on March 29.

Everyone knows the Queen loves chocolate cake on her birthday - but what about presents? Records released by Buckingham Palace showed our monarch received 72 official presents in 2019, including a pop-up book from Chinese President Xi Jinping, and a 24-carat gold-plated horse comb. So, as Her Majesty turns 96, what do you get a woman who has it all? Biographer Ian Lloyd, author of The Queen: 70 Chapters in the Life of Elizabeth II says what the Queen wants most is practical items.

During lockdown the Queen stayed at home like the rest of us, but she had a little help with her hair. While we struggled with our unruly un-cut locks, Her Majesty was treated to a snip and style at ‘Kelly’s Salon’. In her newly updated memoir, royal dressmaker Angela Kelly described being among the core staff - aka ‘HMS Bubble’ - living at Windsor Castle in the height of the pandemic.

Her Majesty the Queen has pulled out of her traditional Easter Sunday service just days before it’s due to take place. Instead, the rest of the Royal Family will attend the annual gathering at St.

It’s not long now until Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir hits the shelves, and some say will shake the palace to its core.The Duke of Sussex - who’s been denied gun-clad guards on his upcoming trip to Holland for the Invictus Games - is expected to release his book in ‘late 2022’, much to the dismay of the Royal Family. We don’t quite know what the pages will reveal, but royal author Phil Dampier says it’ll be ‘sensational’ and full of ‘festering issues’ that Harry can’t put to bed - and we won’t be able to resist. Mr Damper told MailOnline: “Harry’s [book] will be a best-seller.

Prince Harry has been warned he and wife Meghan won’t be allowed armed guards when they visit The Netherlands for the Invictus Games.The Sussexes are due to attend the opening ceremony of the games in The Hague on Saturday [April 16] in what is the couple’s first visit to Europe since they quit royal life and moved to the US. But last night Dutch authorities said Harry and Meghan's private close protection officers cannot be armed if they travel to the country for the four-day long games.

Plans for season six of Netflix show The Crown are well underway and you could be a part of it. So far, the royal drama - based on real events - has charted palace events from the Queen’s coronation right through to Margaret Thatcher’s time at Number 10 Downing Street. Season five is set to hit our screens this winter, covering the tragic death of Princess Diana.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are the picture perfect royal couple, but they needed help to rekindle their romance. In 2007 - just four years before they said “I do” in Westminster Abbey - the then-college sweethearts broke up, making the future King Britain’s most eligible bachelor.

Judging by their appearances at Royal Ascot and their love for polo matches, it’s clear that the royals are big fans of horses. In fact, their passion for the animals is so huge that Kate Middleton has spoken about using exposure therapy to help overcome her horse allergy. And, as noted by the team at British Racecourses, the Queen is one royal in particular who has a special place in her heart for the creatures.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have multiple homes, but they can usually be found residing at Kensington Palace in Apartment 1A, with their three children. Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, have called the property home since 2013, and had it completely transformed to their tastes prior to moving in with their first child, Prince George, eight.

The royal residences aren’t short of ghostly guests and happenings – even the queen herself has seen a few spine-chilling sights. From a Poltergeist at Sandringham to an anxious King Henry VIII at Windsor, the palaces are castles are awash with nocturnal activity.There's even one which may be a little too close to home for William and Kate - with Prince Louis' Kensington Palace nursery said to be haunted. Read on for more...

The Cambridges divide their time between a country pile at Sandringham, their official London pad in Kensington Palace, and a secret Highland bolthole on the Balmoral estate. Each has their own unique feel, but all show the tastes of their inhabitants - Kate and William.

The upcoming first anniversary of Prince Philip's passing is set to be marked with a memorial service, which will see the royal family gather to celebrate his life. The Duke of Edinburgh sadly passed away on 9 April 2021 at the age of 99, yet the memorial will be held a few days prior to the actual anniversary date.

The Queen has reportedly splashed out £62,000 on a golf buggy to help her get around Windsor Castle. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, who will "never panic or collapse", according to an expert, is said to have taken delivery of the luxury buggy two weeks ago and has already had a go at driving around in it.The buggy is said to be a four-seater called the "Queen Mobile" and comes with all-weather covers as well as a fridge and an infotainment screen.

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have been showing off their dance moves over in Ireland, where they recently embarked on a four-day royal tour. Prince Charles, 73, and Camilla, 74, haven't been short of activities during their time in Ireland, having spent time at Superstars Café charity in Cookstown and visited County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. On the final day of their trip, which is part of the celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's historic Platinum Jubilee, the royal couple took to the dance floor to show off their moves.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embarked on a royal tour of the Caribbean last week, and one person who has been eager to follow the pair's trip is their eldest son, Prince George. Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, visited Belize and Jamaica before jetting to The Bahamas for their final stop on their eight-day tour, which they are completing on behalf of Queen Elizabeth to celebrate her historic Platinum Jubilee.

We’re loving seeing Kate Middleton’s royal Caribbean tour hair looks. It’s only day four but she’s already debuted a sleek day look with a mirror-like shine, plus sported her signature waves and a classic Kate ponytail. Now yesterday, in a look we haven’t seen her wear before, Kate showed off a clever twisted updo – and it’s the perfect style for a hot and humid climate.The name of this style is topsy ponytail, which essentially means the hair has been put into a pony before being twisted through to create a loop.

Kate Middleton has been photographed experiencing difficulty controlling her dress as she and husband Prince William touched down in Jamaica.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge., 40, are currently on a Caribbean tour on behalf of The Queen in honour of her Platinum Jubilee this year and arrived in Jamaica following a short stay in Belize. Mum-of-three Kate looked gorgeous in a striking yellow dress that featured a floral design on the shoulder, and her brunette tresses were swept back into a low ponytail.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have sent royal fans wild after sharing a rare moment of public display of affection during their tour of Belize.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been on a royal tour of the Caribbean and on Monday 21 March they attended a reception in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee at the Mayan ruins in Cahal Pech. Following the event, the couple walked down a cobbled staircase to make their way home, but it proved a little steep for Kate, who donned a gorgeous hot pink sparkling gown with Jimmy Choo silver heels.

Kate Middleton is serving us some serious sunshine envy on her Caribbean royal tour. Although her visit might be for business, she’s mixing the trip with a bit of pleasure by the looks of her makeup. Swapping her matte winter foundation for a glowy base, Kate is exuding radiance and youth.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to face another protest as their Caribbean tour takes them to Jamaica on Tuesday 22 March. According to The Independent, the protest will call for slavery reparations and will take place near the British High Commission in the capital of Kingston from 10:30am.The protest has been arranged by human rights coalition the Advocates Network, which also penned an open letter to Kate, 40, and 39 year old William, listing 60 reasons for an apology and compensation from the Firm in parallel with Jamaica's upcoming 60th anniversary of independence.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have embarked on a tour of the Caribbean, having landed in Belize on Saturday 19 March. The eight-day royal tour will see Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, stay in Belize for three nights, before heading to Jamaica and then onto the Bahamas. The couple, who are completing the tour on behalf of Queen Elizabeth to mark her Platinum Jubilee, arrived in Belize wearing colour coordinated ensembles on Saturday.