Month: November 2024

Robbie Williams’ biopic lost millions after the death of Queen Elizabeth (Picture: Getty/ Rex) The death of Queen Elizabeth II was devastating for so many people up and down the country, but there were also some unexpected consequences. The monarch died in September 2023, just days before the Robbie Williams biopic – which depicts the Angels singer as a CGI monkey – was due to start filming. Director Michael Gracey, best known for his work on The Greatest Showman, had … Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth’s death cost Robbie Williams biopic ‘millions of pounds’”

Many members of the Royal Family have been in the public eye at Remembrance events over the past few days, but you might not know who the oldest royal is (Picture: @theroyalfamily) Today, King Charles III celebrates his birthday. Born on 14 November 1948, His Majesty turns 76 years old. Many of us would jump at the chance for a second birthday celebration, after he celebrated his official birthday with Trooping the Colour – a summer parade – in June. … Continue reading “King Charles turns 76 – but who is the oldest member of the Royal Family?”

Trooping the Colour is the ‘official’ birthday of the monarch – but it’s not the real one (Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) As monarch, King Charles III has two birthdays – just like his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did. While a second birthday is something the rest of us could only dream of, the late Queen celebrated two birthdays each year throughout her seven-decade reign. Her Majesty was born in 1926 on April 21, but an ‘official birthday celebration’ took … Continue reading “Why does King Charles III have two birthdays?”

The Princess of Wales attended two major events for Remembrance Day (Picture: Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images) Kate Middleton took a significant step in her return to public life this weekend, as she attended two major events with the royal family. The Princess of Wales joined Prince William, King Charles and others at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Saturday, November 9 and watched the Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph on Sunday, … Continue reading “The sentimental meaning behind Kate Middleton’s outfit for Remembrance Day”

The King has reportedly told the Keeper of the Privy Purse to end Prince Andrew’s yearly allowance (Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) Prince Andrew has lost his rumoured £1 million annual allowance after the King officially cut him off financially, it has been claimed. In recent weeks Charles is said to have instructed the Keeper of the Privy Purse, his finance director, to end the Duke of York’s annual personal allowance. The King also no longer pays for his seven-figure private … Continue reading “King Charles finally cuts off financial burden Andrew’s ‘£1,000,000 allowance’”

The late Queen is set to make a small cameo in Paddington 3 (Picture: BBC) Queen Elizabeth II is set to make an appearance in the third Paddington movie, following her death two years ago. The longest-reigning monarch died at the age of 96 in September 2022, having ascended to the throne at just 25. Our late Queen was first associated with the beloved Paddington Bear during the celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee, which saw them form an unlikely bond … Continue reading “Late Queen Elizabeth II to make surprise appearance in Paddington 3”