Queen to attend Chelsea Flower Show with Princess Beatrice and Sophie Wessex

Ex-rugby star Mike Tindall has revealed the news that all of the royal attendees who didn’t appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Platinum Jubilee ’s Trooping the Colour parade were treated to a secret lunch instead. Zara Phillips ' ex-rugby star husband, 43, admitted the meal with his wife's cousins and their partners in London on Thursday was one of his 'highlights' of the Platinum Jubilee as he opened up during The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast for the first time following the celebration.

kicked off the Platinum Party at the Palace tribute concert outside Buckingham Palace.But many viewers might not have known the real origins of the ursine celebrity who hails from “darkest Peru” — yet was actually inspired by Jewish refugee children.Author Michael Bond, who passed away in 2017 at the age of 91, decided to write a book about an orphaned cub sent to England after spotting a toy bear alone on a shelf at Selfridge’s department store on Christmas Eve in 1956.“It looked rather forlorn,” he told The Sunday Telegraph, so he purchased the bear as a stocking stuffer for his wife and began to write a story about it. Less than two weeks later, he had a completed novel which was sold for 75 pounds.Bond revealed that while writing the first book, “A Bear Called Paddington,” he was partly inspired by vivid memories he had of seeing Jewish refugee children pass through the train station in his hometown of London, on their way to London from Nazi-dominated Europe ahead of World War II.The Kindertransport was an organized rescue effort that saw nearly 10,000 predominantly Jewish children from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland settled in British foster homes and farms.

Queen Elizabeth II thrilled spectators when she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. After being forced to miss some events during the celebrations due to ‘mobility issues’, the 96 year old monarch tied off the four day celebration with one final public appearance.The Queen stepped out onto the balcony with her family, namely Prince William and Kate Middleton and their three children, and her son Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice have been celebrating the Queen ’s Jubilee with volunteers in London. The royal sisters, and daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, joined an outdoor party in London organised by Westminster Council for local volunteer and community groups who lent a helping hand throughout the pandemic. The pair got royally stuck in to the festivities, giving plate spinning an attempt.

There was much disappointment when the Queen announced she was pulling out of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations held in her honour in London this weekend.

Queen Elizabeth made a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday, marking the official end of the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 96-year-old monarch was dressed in a green coat with a matching hat as she surprised the crowd.The royal -- who has not been spotted out in person since Thursday -- held on to a cane as she smiled and waved to the crowd. Her Majesty was joined on the balcony by her son, Prince Charles, daughter-in-law, Camila, Duchess of Cornwall, and her grandson, Prince William, his wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Royal baker Mark Bennett has unveiled the finished product for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee cake in a series of posts on Instagram. He revealed the lavish five tier creation just days before the long weekend of celebrations got underway, which has seen the likes of Harry and Meghan reunite with the Royal Family. Mark was 'honoured' by the opportunity to design, make and decorate the cake, which he said could not have been achieved "without the unwavering support of [his] loving wife, Emma." The cake is iced in white and topped with an edible crown, a design which is reflected in the five tiers to emulate a crown-like shape across the whole cake.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations have seen Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the UK since they moved to the US last year. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined members of the Royal Family at a special Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Friday.The event was Harry and Meghan’s first official engagement since they quit as senior royals in 2020. While their return held much anticipation, all eyes were on them and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the service.

source told The Sun of the official parade Thursday that celebrated the queen’s record 70 years on the throne.“The Queen’s birthday parade was the hottest ticket in town … But they were turned down as all the tickets had gone to family members of servicemen and military VIPs,” said the insider, whom The Sun described as “an impeccably-placed source.”“There are some tickets you just can’t buy,” the source said, insisting that the royal family does not “need American reality TV stars.”“The biggest celebrities in the world are already there — the British Royal Family,” the insider said.The 41-year-old reality star — who has been photographed in London this week with 28-year-old lover Davidson — was “politely” turned down by the UK’s Ministry of Defense, The Sun said.She then suffered similar humiliation while trying to get tickets for Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday — even after saying she didn’t mind if they were “not VIP,” a source told the Daily Mail.Kardashian and her “Saturday Night Live” beau were turned down by both the Palace as well as the BBC, which is broadcasting the show, the UK paper said.“Kim rarely gets turned down to attend any event, so this has been quite surprising, especially as she doesn’t visit the UK often,” the paper’s source said.“Kim and Pete love the Royal Family and really wanted to be a part of this special celebration.”Kim’s representatives declined to comment, the Mail said.

Queen Elizabeth lit the Principal Beacon at the official dual lighting ceremony on Thursday after news broke that she will not be attending the Service of Thanksgiving on Friday. The Queen made her arrival as her grandson, Prince William and others looked on.

On Thursday, high ranking members of the Royal Family joined the Queen on her Buckingham Palace balcony as they watched over the Trooping the Colour ceremony, as well as the Red Arrows display. It's possibly the most famous balcony in the world with royals having gathered on the balcony since 1851 to celebrate weddings, birthdays and to commemorate important wartime events. It was Queen Victoria who first started the tradition during the celebrations of the Great Exhibition over 170 years ago.

The Queen, alongside Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton), and their three kids, Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, watch the RAF flyover during the Trooping the Colour parade on Thursday (June 2) in London, England.

The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this weekend, marking 70 years of her reign. While the event is bound to be full of plenty of joyous moments for the longest reigning monarch in British history, it will also be the first milestone the Queen is celebrating without Prince Philip by her side.The Queen became a widow last year when Prince Philip died aged 99 after 73 years of marriage. She previously paid tribute to her beloved husband calling him her “strength and stay” over the years.

Refresh for latest…: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations are under way this morning in London with the annual Trooping the Colour parade from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guard’s Parade to celebrate the monarch’s Official Birthday. More than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians are taking part.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in the UK ahead of the Queen’s highly anticipated Platinum Jubilee celebrations, according to reports. Meghan, 40, hasn’t been in the UK since leaving her husband’s home-country in early 2020, while Harry’s first time back on British soil was last year for his late grandfather’s Prince Philip’s funeral.

Royal superfans have descended upon The Mall outside Buckingham Palace in London as they gear up for the Queen 's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the upcoming days.The 96 year old monarch is marking 70 years on the throne with official celebrations kicking off on Thursday 2 June and supporters have already gathered in huge crowds in excitement. Numbers of people have been pictured camping outside Buckingham Palace way ahead of the Jubilee celebration, while Union Jack flags have been displayed in various formats by the Queen’s supporters. Among the dedicated fans captured on camera was a team of Royalists which included John Loughrey, 67, from South London and Maria Scott, who travelled together to the Palace to pitch up outside before the historic celebrations.

The most famous balcony in the world is the Queen’s balcony at Buckingham Palace in London. Royals have been gathering on the balcony since 1851 to celebrate weddings, birthdays and to commemorate important wartime events.

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have a new life in Portugal after the family of three moved abroad for Jack's job. Together with their one-year-old son August, the trio will reportedly split their time between a luxury resort just south of Lisbon and a house on the Windsor estate in London. They recently gave up their lease on Frogmore Cottage, which Harry and Meghan Markle have just renewed as their UK home despite living in California, reports The Sun.

Princess Beatrice and Spice Girl's Mel C posed for the cameras as they attended the opening of a brand new clothing store in London. Contemporary clothing company alice + olivia by Stacy Bendet has opened a new store on Bruton Street this week, hosting a dinner to celebrate the occasion at Sketch on Conduit Street, London.