Prince Harry gave his father King Charles a furious eight-word response after he insisted Meghan Markle didn't accompany him to the Queen's deathbed.
22.08.2023 - 15:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
There’s a big difference to the annual Balmoral summer holiday for the royal family this year. After the death of the Queen, who passed away at her beloved Aberdeenshire estate last September, things will take a while to get used to for staff this year as for the first time ever, it was King Charles inspecting the troops in the Guard of Honour as he arrived at the castle gates as part of the traditional welcome ceremony that awaits the monarch.
It’s been the late Queen Elizabeth who oversaw the trip up to Scotland for the past 70 years, but this time round it was the role of her son.
The Queen was frail last year and her health wasn’t great so the event was held in private in 2022. She would go on to see out her final days before she passed away at the highland home she adored so much, on September 8 at the age of 96.
This year, the royals are heading back to carry on the Queen’s tradition as we take a look back at the last few days she spent in Scotland.
The Queen was adamant she would be at Balmoral for the Summer despite her ill health. She left in late July and was expected to take some time out from her royal duties before returning to England in October. The Queen was in the comfy seven-bed Craigowan Lodge, near to Balmoral Castle on the Royal Deeside estate, before she moved to the main house a mile away on August 9. It’s in the castle that the Queen would pass away, surrounded by a handful of staff who had been loyal to her for years including Page of the Backstairs Paul Whybrew and her Serjeant-at-Arms Barry Mitford.
The two male staff members are reported to have brought her the Racing Post every morning and watched TV with her. There was also Angela Kelly on hand to keep the Queen company, her right-hand
Prince Harry gave his father King Charles a furious eight-word response after he insisted Meghan Markle didn't accompany him to the Queen's deathbed.
Prince Harry visited his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s burial site on Friday to mark the 1-year anniversary of her death.
One year has gone by without Queen Elizabeth ruling the United Kingdom.Prince William and Kate Middleton spent Friday penning a poignant tribute to the late monarch on the first anniversary of her death.Alongside a carousel of momentous snapshots of the sovereign, they wrote on Instagram: “Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you.
King Charles and Queen Camilla paid a special tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on Friday to mark the 1-year anniversary of her death.
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway admitted that she "truly feels for" King Charles after a difficult year as the UK marks one year since the sad death of the Queen.The TV presenter, 56, discussed "everything that has happened" between Charles' warring two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, all while dealing with grief from the passing of the late Queen, during Friday's episode of GMB. On September 8, 2022, the world faced a devastating blow when it was announced that the Queen had died at the age of 96. Her record-breaking reign of over 70 years is the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female head of state in history.
King Charles is sharing a special message on the first anniversary of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.
Friday 8 September - the first anniversary of the death of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - will see Prince and Princess of Wales will lead public tributes, while King Charles will to mark the day in quiet reflection at Balmoral, where his reign began 12 months ago. This decision, says former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, mirrors the private manner in which the late Queen would mark the anniversary of her father’s death, at Sandringham House in Norfolk each year on 6 February.
King Charles and Camilla will mark the anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s death privately at Balmoral, it has been announced. The Royal couple are spending their traditional summer break at their Scottish retreat and will commemorate the anniversary on Friday with a period of reflection. It is understood the King and Queen Consort are not expected to attend any public engagements during the week of the anniversary.
It's fast approaching the one year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death as Prince Harry is set to return to the UK on the eve of the date.
For almost a century, Balmoral Castle held a special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth ll. From childhood, she would spend several weeks at the grand turreted property in Royal Deeside, surrounded by close family.The Scottish Highland estate was the place where the late monarch felt happiest and most at peace and many observers felt it fitting that she died there, peacefully, last September. But for King Charles, Queen Camilla and the rest of Elizabeth ll’s family, returning to Aberdeenshire this summer is likely to have been tinged with sadness.
Almost a year has passed since the sad loss of our beloved late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. But the memories of her dedication to duty, her unflappable nature and her wicked sense of humour live on. She had many incredible achievements to her name: she was the longest-serving monarch in British history – her reign was the third longest in world history – and the first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.
Scottish charity watchdogs are vowing to investigate claims of financial irregularity at a foundation set up by King Charles.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by Princess Anne at the Highland crowds at the annual Braemar Gathering today. Charles wore a new tartan for his visit to the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering, a short distance from his summer residence at Balmoral in Aberdeenshire.The King Charles III tartan, named after the monarch, is green, blue and red and was designed by the Scottish Tartans Authority earlier this year to mark the coronation. Charles was accompanied by Queen Camilla, wearing an outfit by Mr Roy, with his sister, the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
King Charles overruled the Prince of Wales by ordering the royal family to fall in line by welcoming his shameful brother Prince Andrew back into the family unit, according to sources.
It looks like Prince Andrew is still trying to crawl his way back into the royal family — and it’s working?
Almost a year has passed since the sad loss of our beloved late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. But the memories of her dedication to duty, her unflappable nature and her wicked sense of humour live on. She had many incredible achievements to her name: she was the longest-serving monarch in British history – her reign was the third longest in world history – and the first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.
King Charles, his wife Queen Camilla, William and Kate ventured out to church in Balmoral this weekend as the core of the Royal Family enjoy a summer break. This is the first break the family has spent at Balmoral since the death of the late Queen in September 2022, at the same estate in Scotland, reports the Mirror.
Prince Harry will be in the UK on the eve of the anniversary of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth‘s passing.
the release of the new A&E documentary series “Secrets of Prince Andrew.”The Duke of York’s checkered past and friendship with dead financier Jeffrey Epstein was explored in the recent bombshell doc.Andrew, 63, has retreated to the royal’s summer residence with his family as the dust settles from the show’s explosive claims coming to light, according to a report.Royal expert Pelham Turner revealed to Fox News that the disgraced prince accepted the invite to stay in Scotland from his brother King Charles.“The royal clans are descending on Balmoral,” Turner divulged.“It will be interesting to see how many olive branches grow on royal trees,” he added.The Post has reached out to reps at Buckingham Palace for comment.This summer will be the first time the royals visit Balmoral following the death of Queen Elizabeth last September.The Duke will soon be joined by other members of the fam, including his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as well as Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie.Turner went on to note that King Charles, 74, could be going easy on Andrew due to his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s breast cancer battle.Ferguson, 63, was diagnosed with the illness earlier this year and underwent a mastectomy.“To Di For Daily” podcast host Kinsey Schofield echoed Turner’s thoughts, saying: “This could be King Charles’ soft heart on display — giving Prince Andrew and Fergie a bit of peace while she recovers from a breast cancer scare.”The radio personality continued: “[Andrew] is lucky to have Fergie and his girls. He continues to be a liability to the royal family.
Queen Camilla's first love Kevin Burke has sadly passed away at the age of 77, according to reports.