Her Majesty the Queen marked her accession day on Sunday, beaming at the camera in a newly-released portrait.The Queen is celebrating an incredible 70 years on the throne - the first British monarch to reach this milestone - but there’s a deeper and more meaningful reason for her wide smile. Our Royal Family love a little symbolism as a mark of respect or remembrance on special occasions, and the Queen is no exception! Alongside nods to her late father King George VI and the Queen Mother, Her Majesty makes the sweetest tribute to Prince Philip with a vase of carefully chosen flowers. Here’s what those sweet snowdrops mean… Enduring love At the age of just 13, the then-Princess Elizabeth crossed paths with a dashing young naval student - Prince Philip.
The home the Queen never lived in that Kate Middleton and Prince William could move to next
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It's a home the Queen could live in if she chooses, but Fort Belvedere, located in Windsor, never seemed to make the cut. Queen Elizabeth, 95, has a home on her Windsor Estate in Berkshire that she's never lived in, despite its historical links. Fort Belvedere has often been referred to as 'The Fort' and it was hugely expanded by King George IV, who added a flag pole, annex and dining room.
It exists in a Gothic Revival style, and is thought to have been built between 1750 and 1755 for Prince William Augustus. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.
In the 19860s, the home flung its doors open to the public as Queen Victoria, who liked to use it as her tea house, allowed access to the space. After this, it was Prince Edward, Prince of Wales who moved into the home and spent £21,000 (£1.49million today) renovating the property. Altogether he added new cupboards, heating, showers and a steam room and he also refurbished the gardens and had a swimming pool and stables built.
Home to scandal too, it's where his romance with Mrs Wallis Simpson took place, and she moved in permanently in 1936. However Edward moved out of the home and it was then left unoccupied until 1955, which is when the Queen's cousin Gerald Lascelles moved in. But, in 1976, it was sold again and leased to the person who lives there today, Canadian billionaire Galen Weston.
Queen Elizabeth II to Celebrate Her Platinum Jubilee With Prince William and Duchess Kate’s Children: She Is ‘Exhilarated’
God save the queen! Queen Elizabeth II is “exhilarated” as she marks her 70th year on the throne, royal expert Stewart Pearce exclusively tells Us Weekly.
Beaming Queen remembers late father in new photo as she proudly marks 70 years on the throne
The Queen has been seen smiling in a new photo released on Sunday 6 February to mark the day she ascended to the throne 70 years ago. Queen Elizabeth, 95, is wearing a lime green dress for the occasion as she sits in a patterned chair in front of a red briefcase. As she marks becoming the longest reigning monarch with the snap, Her Majesty paid a sweet tribute to her late father King George VI.
The item Royals must have in their luggage after King George VI's sudden death
Sunday 6 February 2022 marks a special and sad day for The Queen. Not only is it 70 years since the passing of her father, King George VI's death in 1952, but of course it is also the day she stepped up into her role as Queen. And as the historic day 70 years ago unfolded, a new Royal protocol was established about how the family should be prepared for attending a funeral. Her Majesty was informed of the death of her beloved father during an official royal tour of Kenya in 1952, where she was accompanied by Prince Philip.
Queen mirrors her 'hero' father who 'taught her everything', says body language expert
The Queen was just 25 when her beloved father King George VI passed away. Sunday 6 February marks 70 years since he died in his sleep, after tragically not recovering from a lung operation. Despite not having as many years together as they may have hoped, it is clear that their connection was incredibly strong, says body language expert Darren Stanton.
Story behind bespoke 'deep ruby red' lipstick Queen had custom made for Coronation
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 70 years since a young Princess Elizabeth first became Queen Elizabeth II in 1952. Following the death of her father, King George IV, her Coronation took place over a year later in June 1953.
What really happened the moment Her Majesty found out she was Queen
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is believed to have a huge budget of between £10 million and £15 million, and it'll take place this year to celebrate her 70th year on the throne.This is the first time in history that any monarch has been on the throne for that long. When Queen Elizabeth gained her title at just 25 years old it was because her beloved father, King George VI, had died after a battle with lung cancer. At the time, the Queen, now 95, was in Kenya on a Commonwealth tour, but her exact reaction upon hearing of her father's death has since been revealed by Prince Philip's cousin Lady Pamela Hicks, who witnessed it.
Queen Elizabeth, 95, Says She Wants Charles’ Wife Camilla To Eventually Be ‘Queen’ Instead Of ‘Princess’
News from Kensington Palace! As Queen Elizabeth, 95, approaches her historic Platinum Jubilee, or the 70th anniversary of when she first took the Crown, she shared a message reflecting on her time as queen. The Queen reflected on losing her father, King George, said she was “blessed” to have Prince Phillip as a partner and thanked her family for “loving support.” But perhaps most notably, the queen found herself feeling full of goodwill and stated that it is her “official wish” that Camilla Parker-Bowles, 73, the second and current wife of Prince Charles, 72, be known as Queen Consort when the “time comes” for Charles to take the throne.
The 'private, sombre and reflective' way The Queen will mark the 70 year anniversary of her reign
The Queen is marking the 70th anniversary of her reign on Sunday and, while this summer will be full of celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee, the official day will be tinged with sadness.The day that Princess Elizabeth became The Queen was the day that her father, King George VI, sadly passed away at the age of 56 while she was in Kenya during a tour of the Commonwealth. Royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK! that the day will be "a quiet day of reflection" for Her Majesty as she spends it without her husband, Prince Philip, for the first time.
Kate Middleton Joins Prince Charles Camilla On Rare Outing Without Prince William — Photos
Kate Middleton, 40, was the third wheel to Prince Charles, 73, and Camilla Parker Bowles, 74, during a royal outing on Thursday, Feb. 3. The Duchess of Cambridge was without her husband Prince William, 39, as she joined his father and stepmother at The Prince’s Foundation’s Trinity Buoy Wharf in London. The trio were there to witness the training site for arts and culture run by the Prince of Wales’ educational charity that he established back in 1986.
Kate Middleton Replaces Prince Harry as Royal Rugby Patron
Kate Middleton is officially the Patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union, Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday. The Duchess of Cambridge is taking over for her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, and it's the first one of Harry's former patronages to be redistributed to another member of the royal family since he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped back from their roles as working royals.According to the Kensington Palace press release, the new patronages, which have been given to 40-year-old Kate by Queen Elizabeth, closely align with «her Royal Highness’ longstanding passion for sport and the lifelong benefits it can provide, both within our communities and on an individual level.»Kate has showed off her athletic abilities in the past.
Meghan and Harry's 'easy life' will tempt Prince George to break bond, expert says
Meghan and Harry's "easier way of life" will offer future King George a different future, an anti-monarchy group says. Graham Smith, CEO of Republic, said Megxit could tempt George away from tradition. He told the Express: "George has to play the role of future king for his entire life, probably until what everyone else would consider retirement age - that’s not a particularly exciting prospect for a young man.
The Crown Jewels: Changes the Royal Family have made to their iconic jewellery pieces over the years
From show-stopping tiaras, to pricey engagement rings, it’s no secret that The Royal Family have an impressive collection of jewels to their name. But, what most people don’t know is that over the years, the female members have altered their jewellery items to create new one-of-a-kind pieces, with everyone from The Queen, to Princess Diana putting a new spin on their favourite trinkets. It’s not a new concept either.