Happy Christmas? King Charles III and Prince William’s royal holiday festivities will be “bittersweet” without the late Queen Elizabeth II, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
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The Queen gave a brutal one word response when her son Prince Andrew told her about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, a new biography reports. The claims were made in an upcoming book called Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth, who was friends with Prince Philip.
The author claims that Her Majesty simply listened carefully to the Duke of York before simply stating that the friendship was “intriguing”, the Mirror reports. Brandreth also claims that the Queen had no “hesitation” in removing Andrew from his royal roles when the scandal continued to grow.
The writer said: “The Queen took a firm grip of things”. A court senior reportedly told Brandreth: “There was only a few days between flash and bang. Action was called for and she took it.”
It comes after reports King Charles summoned Prince Andrew to a tense meeting after hearing of his "persistent lobbying" of the Queen for a return to royal life, according to a source.
It was previously claimed that Andrew had been 'blindsided' by his older brother who told him he must accept he will never return to royal duties.
The disgraced Duke of York is said to have "always believed there was a way back" to his former role and thought he could "still be of value" to the Royal Family despite his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Charles and Andrew reportedly held an early-morning meeting at the King's Birkhall estate in Scotland just days before the Queen's death with the Duke of York's absence from future royal service confirmed.
And according to the Daily Mail's Ephraim Hardcastle column, Charles called the meeting after hearing of his brother's pleas to the Queen.
It says: "A source whispers that Charles had been tipped off by the Queen's senior
Happy Christmas? King Charles III and Prince William’s royal holiday festivities will be “bittersweet” without the late Queen Elizabeth II, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
A meaningful change. Princess Anne and Prince Edward are officially counsellors of state for their brother King Charles III — and their appointments have major implications for Prince Harry.
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy and Golden Globe winner Edie Falco has reteamed with her Nurse Jackie director Brendan Walsh on I’ll Be Right There — an indie comedy written by Jim Beggarly (Free Samples), which has wrapped production in New York.
Their fairytale wedding was watched by millions as the couple tied the knot back in 2018.
An Ayrshire Second World War veteran celebrated his 100th birthday with a surprise party and a special flyover from two former RAF planes.
King Charles and Prince William will hold crisis talks in response to any allegations of racism or ill treatment of Harry and Meghan in their TV series, sources say.
Oof, this is not a good look after that whole Baby Archie skin color incident…
Millions of Scottish people will be celebrating St Andrew's Day today.
King Charles III is shaking things up this holiday season!
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper are setting the co-parenting bar HIGH.
, whom she affectionately knew as “Gan-Gan.” Royal watchers noted the physical similarities between the pair, but now their connection will reportedly be strengthened in a surprising, and meaningful, manner. King Charles III is said to be planning to bestow one of the Queen's titles, the Duchess of Edinburgh, upon his granddaughter as a “fitting” tribute to his late mother. The title—one of the most senior within the Royal Family—also reflects Charlotte's senior position as third-in-line to the throne, behind her father Prince William and , nine. The then Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince George, Prince William, and Princess Charlotte at the Platinum Jubilee.Though it was expected that the Earl of Wessex would inherit the title after the death of his father Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, the King has not bestowed it upon anyone, and rumor has it that he has kept the title for his granddaughter. A source told the , “It would be a fitting way to remember the Queen—who, of course, had the title Duchess of Edinburgh—and a way for His Majesty to honor the line of succession.”Prince Edward, Earl of WessexFrom her marriage until her accession, the late Queen was styled Her Royal Highness The Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh.
Princess Charlotte could be getting a title change soon!
Emma Sidi has landed the role of broadcaster and MacTaggart Lecture giver Emily Maitlis in Channel 4’s upcoming satire Prince Andrew: The Musical.
Michael B. Jordan makes his directorial debut with “Creed III,” in theaters next March.
Another first. King Charles III hosted his first state visit as monarch on Tuesday, November 22, in London.
Are we about to learn the names of more men associated with Jeffrey Epstein? Just a few… but they say sunlight is the best disinfectant, and this case needs as much as possible!
Scotland's largest teaching union has announced two more strike days are planned for January in a dispute over pay. On top of next week's walkout, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) trade union say there will be further strikes on January 10 and 1, "unless a fair pay offer is made".