Queen to ‘warmly forgive troubled but beloved Harry if America plan fails’, says expert

The Queen namechecked Prince Charles and Prince William in her Christmas Day address – but made no mention of the Duke of Cambridge’s brother, Prince Harry. Queen Elizabeth’s 2021 speech saw her pay tribute to her “beloved” Prince Philip, remembering his “mischievous, enquiring twinkle” and commending his “sense of service, intellectual curiosity and capacity to squeeze fun out of any situation”.

Queen Elizabeth II is paying tribute to her late husband, Prince Philip, this Christmas.In a first look at the Queen's Christmas Day speech, the 95-year-old monarch was seen wearing the sapphire chrysanthemum brooch that she wore for a photocall on her honeymoon in 1947.

Queen Elizabeth, much like Kate Middleton, usually prefers to do her own makeup for the most part of the year.The only exception is her annual Christmas Day broadcast, when she apparently asks makeup artist Marilyn Widdess for expert help. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, and the possibility of restrictions being imposed last-minute, does this mean the Queen will have to do her own makeup for her 2021 speech? We asked royal author Duncan Larcombe for his take on the situation.

Christmas will look a little different for the royal family this year.

Queen Elizabeth II is moving forward with plans to honor her late husband, Prince Philip. The 95-year-old reigning British monarch has agreed to hold a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

Making it work. Queen Elizabeth II canceled her traditional Christmas trip to Sandringham, but she’ll still get to spend some time with the royal family.

After stepping down as senior members of the Royal Family in January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been absent from social media, insteading spending their time enjoying life in America. The couple’s official Instagram account @sussexroyal hasn’t been used since March 2020.

Her Majesty the Queen is preparing for her first Christmas without Prince Philip by her side - but Covid has ruined her plans. Our monarch has kept cautious throughout the pandemic and made the tough decision to cancel Christmas at Sandringham and many of the traditions that come with it.To ensure a Covid-safe Christmas, Her Majesty will remain at Windsor Castle but according to experts, she won’t be left alone.

The Queen's speech will reflect "unity forged in adversity" both across the country - and within the Royal Family, a palace source says. It's not been an easy year for Her Majesty who lost her husband of 73 years after a string of blows to the monarchy, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's accusations of racism within The Firm.

Queen Elizabeth reportedly has a small circle of close pals and is 'very chatty' with those who she really trusts. Her Majesty, 95, has been spending more time with her close confidants and family since the passing of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, back in April.

A proud aunt. Prince Harry may be on the outs with some members of the royal family, but his aunt Sarah Ferguson has nothing but nice things to say about him.

Prince Harry once shared the sweet and unusual gift his grandmother the Queen got for his son Archie, two, last year.The 37 year old, who recently prompted a wave of Brits to quit their jobs, made the revelation during an interview with James Corden on his Late Late Show that aired in February 2021.The gift – which her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II bought and shipped to Harry and 40 year old Meghan Markle's home in Los Angeles after the former actress suggested it – left James baffled.

During the Second World War, the Queen and Princess Margaret were evacuated to the countryside at Windsor Castle in order to avoid the bombings in London.