Our monarch has faced a challenging start to her Platinum Jubilee year. From her positive Covid test to Prince Andrew’s eye-watering settlement, the Queen has had a turbulent 2022. Sadly, one expert says her troubles aren’t over yet.
06.02.2022 - 14:25 / ok.co.uk
The Queen was just 25 when her beloved father King George VI passed away. Sunday 6 February marks 70 years since he died in his sleep, after tragically not recovering from a lung operation. Despite not having as many years together as they may have hoped, it is clear that their connection was incredibly strong, says body language expert Darren Stanton.
"From photos of them together to others later in life, there are many examples in which you can see they pose in almost an identical position – including a couple of touching pictures of the two of them holding the same glance staring into one another's eyes affectionately," Darren. "From a psychological standpoint, this is a form of matching and mirroring of each other's posture and facial expressions, which is a common feature of people that share a strong connection." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.
Judi James, an expert in body language, agrees, and says: "Body language mimicry or mirroring is a common behaviour adopted by people who see someone close to them as a mentor or role model. "By adopting some of their traits either consciously or subconsciously it shows how much we want to be like them. Like-bodied means like-minded and we can see the Queen adopting several of her father’s poses during key moments in her reign, suggesting strong admiration for him both as a father and as a wearer of the crown." As Elizabeth was 25 when she stepped into her father's role, she would've valued all those years learning from him.
Our monarch has faced a challenging start to her Platinum Jubilee year. From her positive Covid test to Prince Andrew’s eye-watering settlement, the Queen has had a turbulent 2022. Sadly, one expert says her troubles aren’t over yet.
Since her positive COVID-19 test, royal wishers have wanted to know if Queen Elizabeth II is still alive and what her health is like after false rumors she had died.
Queen Elizabeth II is still not up for participating in her royal duties as she battles COVID-19. The 95-year-old British monarch was diagnosed over the weekend, and has since had to cancel several virtual appearances. On Thursday, Buckingham Palace announced that Her Majesty was once again foregoing two virtual audiences to focus on her health. The Palace shared that the audiences have been moved to a later date as she continues to isolate with COVID. «Her Majesty is continuing with light duties,» the Palace shared in a statement, noting that no other engagements are currently scheduled for this week. ET did learn that the queen spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson by telephone on Wednesday evening.
Salma Hayek is wishing Queen Elizabeth a speedy recovery from COVID-19. The House of Gucci actress took to her Instagram on Monday to share her message to the Queen alongside a photo of herself standing beneath a portrait of the 95-year-old monarch. Queen Elizabeth surrounded by great-grandchildren in previously unseen photoA post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek)“Long live the Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II is prioritizing her health while battling COVID-19. The 95-year-old British monarch tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, and on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace announced that she would not participate in several pre-planned virtual events «As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,» the Palace said in a statement.
Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for coronavirus and is "experiencing mild cold symptoms", Buckingham Palace have confirmed.The monarch, 95, is expected to continue to undertake "light duties", palace officials say. Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "Buckingham Palace confirm that The Queen has today tested positive for Covid.
Prince Andrew will never be restored to a "position on the balcony" after he settled a sexual abuse lawsuit with accuser Virginia Giuffre, according to Hollywood publicist R. Couri Hay. Giuffre accused Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her on three separate occasions when she was under 18 at the behest of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.The case was set to go to trial in the fall of 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II met with Prince Charles before he tested positive for COVID-19 and is now being closely monitored, a royal source tells ET. On Thursday, Clarence House announced that Charles — who is vaccinated and boosted — tested positive for COVID-19 that morning and is now self-isolating. Our source tells ET that 95-year-old Elizabeth and 73-year-old Charles met on Tuesday after she returned from Sandringham.
This year will be an emotional one for the Queen, who celebrates 70 years on the throne this month. Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations have been planned, but first she must navigate the loss of many beloved family members including her younger sister Princess Margaret. On February 9 2002, Margaret passed away following a stroke aged 71.
Prince William has reportedly given his seal of approval for Camilla to become Queen Consort when Prince Charles is crowned, it has been claimed. The Duke of Cambridge, who is second in line to the thrown, is said to be happy for his stepmother to take the role following Queen Elizabeth's statement on Sunday, where she said it would be her "sincere wish" for Camilla to be recognised as Queen Consort. A source has revealed Prince William, 39, has accepted 74 year old Camilla as part of the family after seeing the happiness she brings to his dad, 73.
Queen Elizabeth II recently revealed that the Duchess of Cornwall becoming 'Queen Consort' is her "sincere wish" when Prince Charles becomes king. Camilla, 74, has been married to Charles, 73, for 17 years, and despite the pair's relationship getting off to a controversial start, their marriage has continued to go from strength to strength. Between them, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall share four children, and while Camilla's step-sons Prince William and Prince Harry are familiar faces, her own two children tend to keep a low-profile.
Gun salutes rang out in London and Edinburgh on Monday to mark the official start of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year, as the 95-year-old monarch prepared for a busy season of public duties.
The Queen is planning to give Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, the late Queen Mother's crown, according to reports.The 95 year old monarch announced her official wish for Camilla to be known as Queen Consort when her son Prince Charles takes to the throne with her passing. In a heartfelt statement to her people to mark her platinum jubilee and 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II made sure her wishes were clear after months of speculation over the next generation.
Her Majesty the Queen marked her accession day on Sunday, beaming at the camera in a newly-released portrait.The Queen is celebrating an incredible 70 years on the throne - the first British monarch to reach this milestone - but there’s a deeper and more meaningful reason for her wide smile. Our Royal Family love a little symbolism as a mark of respect or remembrance on special occasions, and the Queen is no exception! Alongside nods to her late father King George VI and the Queen Mother, Her Majesty makes the sweetest tribute to Prince Philip with a vase of carefully chosen flowers. Here’s what those sweet snowdrops mean… Enduring love At the age of just 13, the then-Princess Elizabeth crossed paths with a dashing young naval student - Prince Philip.
Queen Elizabeth II used her Platinum Jubilee speech to proclaim her wish that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, one day becomes Queen. She said: "When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.” A royal source revealed that Camilla has earned the position by the way she's handled her public life. "She’s never once tried to overshadow her husband, she’s always played a supportive role to the Prince of Wales.