Sunday, March 26 marks Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, and the Queen is marking the occasion by looking back at some very special women in her life.
08.03.2022 - 16:01 / ok.co.uk
Her Majesty the Queen is famous for her stoic manner in public, but one expert says she used to have quite a temper. Ian Lloyd, author of The Queen: 70 Chapters in the Life of Elizabeth II, reveals our monarch had a hot head as a child. In the book - out on April 21 through The History Press - he writes: “Princess Elizabeth had a temper in her schoolroom days, once pouring a bottle of ink over herself, but was successful in masking the trait later on.” Ian believes the Queen is much like her father, King George VI - a shy but sweet man whose stammer made speaking in public a challenge.
He adds: “The tension was one of several reasons for his ‘gnashes’, outbursts of temper that Queen Elizabeth could jolly him out of.” For all the latest royal news, sign up to OK!'s brand new Royal newsletter. Just like the late King, the Queen is a character among family but shy outside of the palace walls. In her younger years, the then-princess admired her father and looked up to him as she developed her role as our future Queen.
George VI shaped his daughter into the beloved monarch we all know and love, and she never forgot his lessons. Ian writes: “Elizabeth was keen to follow his example in as many ways as possible. She frequently asked her private secretary, ‘What would my father have done?’” But Her Majesty is human, and her stoic behaviour has slipped a little in the past to reveal the temper she inherited from her father.
Most recently, in October, the Queen was overheard criticising world leaders about their lack of action on climate change. While in Cardiff for the opening of the Welsh parliament, she told the Duchess of Cornwall: “We only know about people who are not coming [to the Cop26 climate summit]. It’s really
.Sunday, March 26 marks Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, and the Queen is marking the occasion by looking back at some very special women in her life.
The Queen has shared a sweet throwback photo of the Queen Mother in celebration of Mother's Day today, on 27 March.The monarch, 95, took to her official Instagram page to share the rare photo, which sees her as a young woman with her sister Princess Margaret sitting on either side of the former Queen Elizabeth.The trio can be seen posing for a portrait in the photo, which was taken in 1941. Posting a red rose emoji, she captioned the snap: "Wishing all those celebrating today a very special Mothering Sunday #MothersDay" and credited the image to the Royal Collection Trust.
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee is just around the corner but the jury's still out on if both of her grandsons will be in attendance. A source tells ET that despite a report that Prince William banned Prince Harry from his birthday, there have been no engagements where Harry has been «banned.» He hasn't been banned from celebrating his grandmother at her Platinum Jubilee in June either — which will mark 70 years of service for the queen, 95, who ascended the throne in 1952 at the age of 25.In fact, it's quite the opposite, with the source sharing that Harry was invited to Prince Philip's service of thanksgiving next week even though he has indicated he won’t be attending.The judicial case related to Harry's security, in which he's seeking hire and pay for private security for him and his family in the U.K., has not been resolved and is still under review, which might be why he's choosing not to attend a few events in his home country, despite his plans to attend the Invictus Games in The Hague in the Netherlands next month.ET royal expert Katie Nicholl said Harry's absence raises questions about his relationship with his family.«This, has of course, raised questions about relationships with his family and even with the queen, who he was once so close to. We know that Prince Harry was totally able to come over to the United Kingdom, he obviously feels he can't because of the security situation with his family,» Nicholl shared.
Kate Middleton is clearly channeling her inner future queen in Jamaica! The 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge continued to impress with her fashion while on a royal tour of the Caribbean with her husband, Prince William, on Wednesday. At a dinner hosted by the Governor General of Jamaica Patrick Allen in King's House, Kate wore a sparkling, off-the-shoulder kelly green Jenny Packham gown and emerald jewelry loaned to her from Queen Elizabeth II herself. Pinned to her dress were the Royal Family Order and the GCVO Star. William went for a traditional look in a black tuxedo. Amid ongoing protests surrounding the royals' visit and outspoken coalitions seeking to make Jamaica a republic and to remove the queen as the head of state, William gave a speech at the dinner, condemning Britain's role in slavery in Jamaica. «I strongly agree with my father, The Prince of Wales, who said in Barbados last year that the appalling atrocity of slavery forever stains our history,» William said of his father, Prince Charles.
The Queen will have a “huge smile on her face” as she looks at pictures of Kate Middleton and Prince William during their Caribbean tour, says royal expert Duncan Larcombe. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have given a glimpse inside their trip, which has so far included scuba diving in Belize and playing the bongos in Trench Town. Duncan tells OK! there have been lots of lovely moments showing Kate, 40, and William, 39, together – and it’s what the royal family needs “more than ever”.
Since the death of Prince Philip, Her Majesty the Queen has spent much of her time inside the peaceful walls of Windsor Castle. Our monarch’s absence from this month’s Commonwealth Service sparked worry among royal followers, and one insider claims she’s spending much more time in a wheelchair behind closed doors.The Queen has vowed to be devoted in service, but what does her daily life look like out of the public eye? According to Robert Hardman, author of Queen of our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II, she’s enjoying a less stressful routine including telly, but there’s still work to be done.
Beginning their Caribbean tour in style, Prince William and Kate Middleton showed off their impressive dance moves during a visit to the Garifuna Cultural Centre in the coastal town of Hopkins in Belize. Proving that she’s not a stranger to the dance floor, 40 year old Kate looked radiant in a stunning blue Tory Burch dress as she readily danced with local schoolchildren.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be “very much looking forward” to their royal tour of the Caribbean.The Cambridges will have a packed schedule on the week-long visit, beginning in Belize tomorrow. But there could be peril ahead.
Roman Abramovich reportedly owes Queen Elizabeth £10,000 in rent for the land his mansion is built on. The UK government sanctioned the Chelsea football club owner last week, with his assets frozen for his alleged relationship with Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.
Maluma and Queen Elizabeth II have some things in common! They both love their dogs, always wear jaw-dropping jewelry, rock bright colors, and have unique feelings towards “protective” accessories. Although Your Majesty uses bold colors for security reasons and Maluma for being fashion-forward, the pair are not making headlines because of a similar color outfit.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall's primary London residence is Clarence House, with the couple moving into the historic home together back in 2003. The property has been home to numerous members of the royal family, including Prince William and Prince Harry, and most notably, Queen Elizabeth. Her Majesty, 95, lived at Clarence House with her late husband Prince Philip after the pair tied the knot in 1947, and they stayed there up until 1952 – when Elizabeth became Queen.
Fans of the Royal family will probably know by now that The Queen doesn’t eat garlic, likes to keep her breakfast cereal fresh in tupperware containers, and sometimes enjoys a gin and Dubonnet cocktail before she tucks into her lunch. Well, why ever not we say? Especially if you can have a nap.
Meeting your partner’s family for the first time is always a nerve wracking experience, but it was even more so for now-Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle when she met Queen Elizabeth for the first time. Meghan was first linked to Prince Harry in 2016, and the pair went on to tie the knot in May 2018.They’ve since welcomed two children together – Archie, two, and nine month old Lilibet. Archie was born in the UK, while Meghan gave birth to Lilibet in California last year.
Queen Elizabeth, 95, made her first in-person appearance on Monday, March 7 after recovering from COVID-19. The British monarch was pictured graciously shaking hands with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 50, at her residence at Windsor Castle in England. The Queen looked healthy and had a big smile on her face. She was dressed in a stylish blue floral dress for the meeting.
Staying put. Queen Elizabeth’s Windsor Castle move is officially permanent, according to a new report by the Sunday Times. The outlet claims that the monarch has “no plans” to return to her former home of Buckingham Palace after spending two years at the Berkshire residence. But why?
Queen Elizabeth is making a permanent move, according to a new report.
It’s been almost two years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle parted ways with the Royal Family. Having married in 2018, the newlyweds stepped down as working members of the monarchy in 2020 and moved stateside to a multi-million pound mansion in Montecito.