Queen thought Princess Beatrice's name was 'too yuppie' and forced it to be 'changed'

The loyal daughters of Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are said to have begged Prince Charles to give their dad a job. Andrew, 62, who was left shell-shocked when the Queen stripped him of military titles and HRH use at the beginning of the year, has had his case for a job fought by his daughters Beatrice, 34, and Eugenie, 32. The Sun reports that the Prince of Wales, 73, held a summit with the princesses at his home on the Birkhall Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children are saying goodbye to their home at Kensington Palace, and moving to a new residence 30 miles away in the county of Berkshire -- home of Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II resides.A source told ET in June,  «Prince William and Duchess Kate are expected to relocate this fall to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. The couple have been looking at schools in the Berkshire area near Bucklebury, where Kate’s parents are and closer to the Queen’s home base at Windsor Castle.»The cottage is just a short walk from the queen's home, giving the family easier access to the 96-year-old monarch. For its part, Lambrook is known to be one of the top prep schools in the U.K.

The Queen had a “very clear” message on how she would like a gift sent to herself to be passed down to Princess Charlotte and the rest of her great-grandchildren. The 96 year old monarch was given a life-sized Wendy house 90 years ago for her to play in as a child, which currently sits in the gardens at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, where the Queen grew up and lived in her early years.

Alec Baldwin is opening up about what has changed in his life since the accidental shooting that took place on the set of his movie Rust, in which cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed.

The Queen’s granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor is to attend St Andrews University to study English after receiving her A-level results, Buckingham Palace said. Lady Louise, 18, received her results today, Thursday 18 August, along with the rest of A-level students across the nation.

The Queen has many rules around dining that are not to be broken by anyone. Her Majesty, 96, has many regulations that are not to be broken and as head of her family she eats what she wants including afternoon tea everyday and a traditional French menu. She also has her own set of rules at her dining table that she enforces for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, including Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte.The three young royals - and their relatives - are not allowed to use mobile phones at the dining table.

After ruling the country for over 70 years, The Queen has gained a fair few reputations in her lifetime, including one that has seen her wicked sense of humour become a bit of a household name. Whether it’s been theatrically cutting a cake with a sword rather than a knife, or a witty quip to a couple of oblivious American tourists that asked her if she had ever met the Queen, the sharp tongued monarch is famous for her love of a good joke.This sense of humour was even more apparent in the face of a less than pleasant experience, after the senior Royal found a slug on her plate during one of her meals.

Princess Beatrice welcomed daughter Sienna with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in September 2021. Shortly after the news of Sienna’s birth, reports swirled that Beatrice, 34, and Edoardo, 38, would be moving to the Cotswolds and splitting their time between there and London.The pair went on to purchase a home in a quaint village in the Cotswolds which needed refurbishing and the family has continued to live in London since investing in it.

Princess Anne is celebrating her 72nd birthday today, and the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and the late Prince Phillip has been receiving well wishes from other members of the Royal Family via social media.

It has long been thought that out of her four children, the Queen shares an especially close bond with her "favourite" child, Prince Andrew, however a royal author has claimed that that isn't actually the case. The Queen is mother to Prince Charles, 73, Princess Anne, 71, Prince Andrew, 62 and Edward, 58, and according to royal author, Matthew Dennison, it's actually her youngest son who is highest in her favour, and was also the favourite of her late husband, Prince Phillip.

Eugenie and Beatrice were not allowed to see their cousins William and Harry. Brown alleges that this came after a falling out between Fergie and Diana, MyLondon reports. Princess Diana is said to have 'fatwa'd' her sister-in-law 'for revealing she had developed verrucae after borrowing Diana's shoes'.

The Duchess of Cambridge is one of the most fashionable royals in the world. Her impeccable dress sense means that millions of people look at her as a fashion icon, much as they did with Princess Diana, who frequently wowed with her sleek and elegant style. Kate Middleton has been in the public eye ever since she started dating Prince William in 2002.

MBC Studios, the high-end production arm of Saudi media and entertainment giant MBC Group, has announced shooting is underway on the fantasy-adventure Rise Of The Witches, its biggest show to date featuring a local cast and crew.

Princess Eugenie has delighted fans with a series of unseen snaps with sister Beatrice to mark the mum-of-one’s 34th birthday. Beatrice celebrates her special day on 8th August, and Eugenie took to Instagram to pay tribute to her sibling. Eugenie, 32, wrote: “Happy Birthday to my special big sissy.

Kate Middleton was given a rare privilege at Balmoral by the Queen, according to reports. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, began visiting Balmoral Estate in Scotland when she was dating her husband Prince William.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“The Batman” actor Andy Serkis is set to showrun and direct “Madame!,” an epic period series about the life of Marie Tussaud, the visionary French artist known for her wax sculptures and the world-famous museum Madame Tussauds.Newen Connect, the distribution arm of TF1 Group-owned Newen Studios, has signed a deal with Imaginarium Productions, the company founded by Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish, to co-develop and distribute the series which Serkis created. Cavendish will produce alongside Marie Guillaumond at Felicita Films.The compelling series will shed light on this ruthless yet pioneering business woman who built her business, starting in 18th century Paris, during the age of enlightenment, the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, before travelling to England.