Queen pictured as smiling toddler in sweet photo released to mark her 96th birthday

Family matters. As the big celebration gets closer, fans are wondering: why did Queen Elizabeth ban Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony during her  Platinum Jubilee festivities? 

Mark Tuan has hinted at what appears to be plans for him to stay in South Korea for the foreseeable future.The GOT7 rapper wrecently appeared on Harper’s Bazaar Korea’s YouTube series Inside Bag, where he introduced to viewers the essential items found in his carry-on. For Tuan, one such item was his set of clear teeth aligners, which he explained was his second time undergoing an orthodontic process after seeing his dentist back in Los Angeles.He then revealed that he has to change out his aligners on a weekly basis, and that he brought about 20 sets. “I think I may stay in Korea for long, so I brought everything along,” he explained.Despite not elaborating further on his plans while he’s in South Korea, he’s so far been situated in the East Asian country for two months now, following his appearance at this year’s Paris Fashion Week.

Prince Louis looks beyond joyful in photographs released of him to mark his fourth birthday. Louis is the youngest of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's three children, and celebrates his birthday just two days after Her Majesty The Queen’s – who turned 96 yesterday, Thursday 21 April. Now, as Louis turns four on Saturday 23 April, the Royal Family have distributed a handful of sweet photographs of him that were taken by his mother, Kate Middleton.

Amyl and the Sniffers have made their US television debut with an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, delivering a raw, blistering rendition of their song ‘Hertz’.The track is lifted from the band’s second studio album, last year’s ‘Comfort To Me’, serving as its final single. Upon its release, frontwoman Amy Taylor called the song “a daydream about being repulsed by confinement, and frustrated over being stuck in one place”.Watch Amyl and the Sniffers perform ‘Hertz’ on Seth Meyers below:Amyl and the Sniffers are currently in the midst of a North American tour that includes appearances at Coachella and headline shows in Texas, Atlanta, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, New York and more.Next month, the band will embark on a UK and European run that will include a slot at Wide Awake Festival in London, plus headline dates at O2 Academy Brixton, Bristol and Oxford.

Princess Eugenie has left a sweet message for her grandmother the Queen as she celebrates her 96th birthday. Queen Elizabeth II celebrated turning 96 on Thursday 21 April and marked the occasion by releasing a portrait that sees her posing with two majestic white horses.

David Beckham and Peter Andre have led celebrities’ birthday tributes to the Queen as she turns 96 today, Thursday 21 April. David, 46 – who was recently spotted soaking up the sun with his family on his £5 million yacht– shared a couple of photos of the monarch to his Instagram page, as well as one of him shaking the Queen’s hand in 2016 at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards at Buckingham Palace. He penned alongside the pictures: “Wishing a very Happy 96th Birthday to Her Majesty The Queen.

Toy company Mattel have revealed a very special Barbie doll of The Queen to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Unveiled on the Queen's 96th birthday, the doll is instantly recognisable in an ivory brocade long gown and blue sash ribbon adorned with decorations of order. The doll is also wearing a replica of the Queen's fringe tiara, which she wore on her wedding day.The pink ribbon on the doll imitates one given to the Queen by her father George VI, and the pale blue imitates one from her grandfather George V.The silver brooch pinned underneath the sash represents the Garter Star Brooch, the insignia of the highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom, the Order of the Garter.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posted a loving tribute to the Queen for her 96th birthday. Prince William and Kate Middleton praised to the monarch as she celebrated her birthday on Thursday, sharing a couple of photos on Instagram of personal moments with the Queen in their tribute. In one shot, the 96 year old is seen in conversation with the Duke and Duchess outdoors, wearing a bright yellow coat with white gloves and a purple printed dress underneath.The second image was taken by Kate herself and shows the monarch with the late Prince Philip as they sat with their great-grandchildren, Prince George — who was pictured sporting matching tartan to his great-grandmother — Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid a heartfelt tribute to the Queen on the occasion of her 96th birthday.MORE: The Queen's poignant 96th birthday plans include a nod to the late Prince PhilipThe royal couple selected two touching photos to accompany their message, the first of which showed William and Kate with the monarch as they showed her round the Duchess's Back to Nature Garden at the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show. WATCH: The Queen's grandchildren and great-grandchildren lead the way at Easter serviceThe second image poignantly shows the Queen and her late husband Prince Philip posing with seven of their great-grandchildren.

Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state.Elizabeth is expected to spend the day at the estate’s Wood Farm cottage, a personal sanctuary where she also spent her first Christmas since Philip’s death in April 2021. Philip loved the cottage, in part because it is close to the sea, she said in February when hosting a rare public event at Sandringham.“I think the queen’s approach to birthdays very much embodies her keep calm and carry on attitude," said Emily Nash, the royal editor at HELLO! magazine.

Queen Elizabeth II s getting a head start on her birthday festivities.  The royal family’s official Instagram account shared a picture of the Queen on Wednesday standing between two of her fell ponies, Bybeck Katie and Bybeck Nightingale.  "Ahead of The Queen’s 96th Birthday tomorrow, Royal Windsor Horse Show, have released a new photograph of Her Majesty with two of her fell ponies, Bybeck Katie and Bybeck Nightingale," the caption began. Queen Elizabeth kicked off her birthday celebration early on Wednesday.

Woman of the hour! Queen Elizabeth II posed for a new portrait in honor of her 96th birthday on Thursday, April 21.

available Thursday, April 21, which is the Queen’s 96th birthday — is part of Barbie’s Tributes Collection, which honors famous and historical figures.The royal Barbie will be adorned with one of the monarch’s most iconic outfits: a replica of Queen Mary’s tiara — which she wore during her wedding to the late Prince Philip — as well as medallions inspired by the Royal Family Orders. The pink and blue ribbons will also feature miniature portraits of her father King George VI and grandfather George V.

Celebrating solo? Queen Elizabeth II traveled to her Sandringham Estate ahead of her 96th birthday, Us Weekly confirms.

After his recent reunion with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry reflected on the “great” stop that was made prior to his appearance at the Invictus Games with Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry has given an insight into his and wife Meghan Markle's visit with the Queen, after jetting to the UK for a secret meeting with the Queen last week.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were reported to have flown from California to the UK together for the first time since stepping down from their roles as senior royals in 2020. Harry, 37, and wife Meghan, 40, were said to have left onlookers stunned as they stopped by Windsor Castle on Thursday 14 April. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed to OK! the couple visited the Queen before flying to the Netherlands for their appearance at the Invictus Games over the weekend.