The Queen Is Missing Royal Ascot For The First Time In Her 68-Year Reign

Twitter account announced that "Lesley Manville will play Princess Margaret in the fifth season of The Crown."The five-time BAFTA Award nominee, 64, who earned a best supporting actress Oscar nod for her performance in 2017's "The Phantom Thread," will take over the role of Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister from Helena Bonham Carter, 54, who played the royal on season 3 and will reprise the role on season 4.

final season of Netflix series “The Crown,” winner of several Emmys.“I could not be happier to be playing Princess Margaret,” Manville said in a quote on “The Crown” Twitter feed. “The baton is being passed on from two formidable actresses and I really don’t want to let the side down.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has been placing friendly calls to Commonwealth and allied leaders in recent months, and on June 30, it was revealed that she’d spoken to President Donald Trump, 74, earlier in the day. The announcement came via Twitter, and the comments soon flooded with responses from Americans saying that they were sorry for anything horrible Trump might have said.

Queen Elizabeth II commemorated Armed Forces Day by sharing a personal letter.The monarch celebrated "the efforts of our military both at home and overseas."Kate Middleton and Prince William also posted on Instagram about the important occasion.In honor of Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom, the queen shared a personal letter, which was also posted on Instagram.The monarch noted the importance of the day, which is a "recognition of the dedication and risks faced by those serving our nation."

Glamis Castle in Angus will soon be open to Scots once again.The stunning gardens, located just a 20 minutes drive from Dundee, will open for nearby residents om Monday 29 June.Combining history and horticulture, the grounds are popular with plant lovers, families and dog walkers, with the Italian Garden; designed by Countess Cecilia, grandmother and godmother of Queen Elizabeth II particularly enjoyed by visitors. A spokesperson for Glamis said: "A wander through the Walled Garden will reveal

Manori Ravindran International EditorBritish actor Claire Foy is set to front psychological horror “Dust” — a hot project being launched at this week’s virtual Cannes market.Foy, whose turn as Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix’s “The Crown” earned her a Golden Globe and Emmy Award, will play a young mother in 1930s Oklahoma.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorDame Vera Lynn, the British singer and actress who was known as the “forces’ sweetheart,” has died at the age of 103.Her family confirmed her death on Thursday, saying they were “deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers.”Lynn is best known for performing the song We’ll Meet Again, which was made famous during World War II and was recently evoked by Queen Elizabeth II to rally the nation in an address on the coronavirus

Prince Philip's 99th birthday on Wednesday, the royal family shared a series of throwback photos on Instagram, featuring the Duke of Edinburgh throughout his life.

Queen Elizabeth II participated in a Zoom call along with her daughter, Princess Anne, to honor Carers Week in the United Kingdom. For the chat, the monarch spoke with four caretakers who are tending to family members amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Prince Philip (AKA Philip Mountbatten or the Duke of Edinburgh) turned 99 on June 10 and there’s no better way to celebrate him than a look back at his best fashion moments of all time.

Prince Philip turned 99 on Wednesday, June 10 — and he began commemorating the occasion with sweet birthday tributes from his family.Queen Elizabeth II marked the milestone by sharing two Instagram posts in his honor.

Today, 9 June, Prince Philip turns 99.The Duke of Edinburgh will be spending the day much like he has spent his entire adult life; by Queen Elizabeth II's side.The pair have been married since 1947 and their relationship timeline is one that begins in the 1930s, spanning over 70 years and what a remarkable love story it’s been. It was when the Queen was 13 years old that Prince Philip became a glint in her eye during the summer of 1939.

Prince Philip posed for a new photo alongside his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, ahead of his 99th birthday.“This new photograph of The Duke of Edinburgh and The Queen was taken last week in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle to mark His Royal Highness’s 99th birthday tomorrow,” the royal family’s Instagram caption read on Tuesday, June 9.The celebratory snap features Queen Elizabeth, 94, wearing a floral-printed Angela Kelly dress, 18.8 carat diamond brooch called Cullinan V, and a pearl necklace.

Prince Philip has posed alongside his wife The Queen in a new photograph released to celebrate his 99th birthday.The Duke of Edinburgh will enter his 100th year on Wednesday, where he will be spending the day at Windsor Castle with his wife, where they are both spending the lockdown period.

Not all of Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren have titles and some of the ones that do don’t plan on using them.