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Queen Elizabeth II remains top of the British public’s affections while Harry and Meghan are close to being the least liked royals in British history, according to a poll (Picture: Getty/Metro Graphics) Queen Elizabeth II remains the most popular public figure three years on from her death — while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are among the least loved royals despite their media blitz. Prince William is the next highest royal on a chart newly updated by pollsters YouGov that … Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth II still the most popular royal figure three years since her death”

The Orange marches are an annual Protestant celebration (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) Queen Elizabeth once described Northern Ireland’s Orange marches as ‘silly business’, newly unsealed government papers have revealed. The annual Orange marches of Protestants in Northern Ireland are highly contentious – mainly with their Catholic counterparts. The parades, which take place on July 12, are a Protestant celebration of King William’s victory over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne some 329 years ago. Celebrations begin … Continue reading “What are the Orange marches Queen Elizabeth referred to as ‘silly business’?”

Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022 (Picture: Jane Barlow – WPA Pool/Getty Images) The national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II could cost £46,000,000, according to a provisional budget released before a design is chosen. From today, artists, architects and engineers will compete to have their design selected for a monument commemorating the country’s longest reigning monarch. It will stand in the heart of London, in the area of St James’s Park’s Blue Bridge, with views … Continue reading “Queen’s memorial could cost £46,000,000 – and it hasn’t even been designed yet”

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”

The official unveiling of two new sculptures of Corgis outside Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre (Picture: Express & Star / SWNS) A cash-strapped council has been criticized for spending £35,000 on two corgi statues in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. Walsall Council forked out thousands of pounds of taxpayers money on the stone corgis which have gone on display in Walsall Arboretum as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. But many residents of Walsall in the West Midlands questioned whether the cash could … Continue reading “Council spends £35,000 on Corgi statues ‘instead of fixing potholes’ “