Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The royal family has featured heavily on our screens over the Christmas period, but they had a special yet subtle shout-out on one of the UK’s favourite hit TV shows - Gavin & Stacey . Rush Jones, who co-wrote the sitcom and stars as Nessa, has revealed how the Christmas Day special episode was in part inspired by certain members of the royal family. Related articles Gavin and Stacey Christmas special leaves fans fuming over ending Queen’s Christmas speech SHATTERS 2018 total… but still comes second Of the royals, she cited Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Kate Middleton as having motivated some of the new characters …
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Queen breaks centuries-old royal tradition as she mourns death of Prince Philip
The Queen is breaking a centuries-old royal tradition as she mourns her husband Prince Philip . Unlike other current family members and royals before her, Her Majesty will not be using black-edged stationery during her official mourning period. It has been confirmed instead that the 94-year-old monarch will use personalised stationery featuring her crest in black instead of the usual red, People reports. This modern nod may be in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh's famously "no-fuss" attitude to his death. His funeral on Saturday, April 17 was decidedly low-key by royal standards, with his coffin placed on the back of a Land Rover and the ceremony at Windsor Castle featuring no eulogy. The Times reports that Prince Charles and Camilla's Clarence House office, as well as Prince William and Kate Middleton's Kensington Palace, will continue the centuries-old tradition of black stationery to mourn Philip's passing. Using black-edged stationery after a …
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‘No disrespect to her’ Barbadian contrasts ‘extreme’ anti-royal views as island rids Queen
Queen: Barbadian explains why independence is important Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A woman known as Beverley was interviewed as part of ITV's Royal Rota Podcast where she shared her views on the island becoming a republic this week. ITV Royal Editor Chris Ship also spoke with campaigner David Denny who is demanding the Royal Family apologises and pays reparations to the country for its involvement in the slave trade. But Mr Ship noted while Mr Denny's response was a more extreme example to Barbados becoming a republic, Beverley's laid-back view was the outlook that was generally shared among Barbadians. Related articles Prince Charles …
‘Harry and Meghan should consider dropping titles and own it like royal rebel Diana’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should consider dropping their titles to help distance themselves from drama with the royal family , a royal commentator has claimed. Kinsey Schofield made the remarks following a series of controversial moments between the pair and the royal family after they left the UK for a quieter life in the US. But the couple has since been embroiled in several reported feuds including Meghan and Kate Middleton arguing over flower girl dresses to her and Harry addressing allegations of racism within the firm. Kinsey believes the pair "often come off as vengeful and competitive" and said she doesn't think they have "necessarily matured when it comes to their PR strategy." "I would love to see them rise above the noise and focus on contributing positively to the universe in the way that they intend to," she told the Daily Star. The expert went on to reference the couple's multiple business ventures and said: "It feels like the …
Moment Queen turned back for ‘comfort’ as she ‘couldn’t face going alone’ to funeral
The Queen paused for a moment before heading in the chapel to her husband Prince Philip's funeral as if she "could not face going in alone", a body language expert said. Her Majesty rode in a state Bentley with her 81-year-old lady-in-waiting, Lady Susan Hussey, while her four children and grandchildren walked behind the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin in procession. During the short ride, the grieving monarch appeared to be dabbing her eye as they headed towards St George's Chapel, where Philip was interred in the Royal Vault. After arriving, the grieving monarch stepped out of the car and paused for a moment before greeting Right Reverend David Conner, Dean of Windsor, by the entrance. Expert Judi James analysed the Queen's body language and told MailOnline: "She could be seen dabbing one eye as she sat in the car, suggesting tears, but she was also chatting to her lady-in-waiting, suggesting she was gathering some comfort from the company. "There was …
Prince William leaves young poet ‘close to tears’ with touching Princess Diana comment
Prince William left a young poet with a life-limiting illness on the verge of tears after telling her that his late mother Princess Diana would have been ‘inspired’ by her. Brave Hannah Hodgson, 22, was presented with a Diana Legacy Award by the Duke of Cambridge at a ceremony at Kensington Palace. The anti-bullying charity was set up to honour young people who have worked hard to improve their lives and celebrates their achievements in the name of the late Princess of Wales. Hannah, who uses her incredible poetry to open up about her life and give an insight into her disability, has had articles published in Teen Vogue and The Poetry Society. She told the BBC’s One Show that being recognised by the Diana Award was the ‘highest honour’ she could have. And she revealed she was overwhelmed after meeting William who told her: "I’ve been hearing a bit about what you've been up to. It's amazing, you've done a lot of campaigning.” Hannah, of Kendal, …
Inside the Profumo affair – sex, spies and scandal that tarnished the Tories
The Profumo Affair was one of the biggest scandals in British political history, leading to jail sentences, suicide and the fall of a government. John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War in Harold Macmillan's Conservative government, had a torrid affair with 19-year-old model Christine Keeler beginning in 1961. A stack of black-and-white press photos that document the sex and spies scandal that caused the fall of the once a rising star of the Conservative government. Initially, Profumo denied the affair in a statement to the House of Commons, but weeks later a police investigation exposed the truth, causing severe damage to the credibility of Macmillan's government. The disgraced minister was later snapped looking humiliated as he drives away from Parliament and out of politics. After the Profumo affair intrigued the public interest, reports emerged that Keeler may have been simultaneously involved with Captain Yevgeny Ivanov, a Soviet naval attaché, …
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Frank Sinatra and Prince Philip’s little known partnership: ‘World’s first’
Sophia Loren reveals Frank Sinatra 'never sang on set' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Some performers crop up again and again. Musicians who left their mark on history get revisited through film, TV and literature. But not Frank Sinatra . Related articles Prince William rivals Prince Harry with Apple project Kate and William will give Christmas presents to Archie and Lili Despite the singer having influenced a global generation and being considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, little comes around of old Ol' Blue Eyes. That changes tonight, when 'Sinatra: King of the Crooners' airs on Channel 5. The …
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‘I’m losing money!’ Taxi driver erupts at Insulate Britain as public turn on eco mob
Insulate Britain are ‘disrupting people's lives’ says taxi driver Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A taxi driver has said he is “losing money” due to Insulate Britain’s roadblock campaign, saying they are “turning the public against them”. It came as the group was obstructin traffic across financial district in central London in renewed campaign. Related articles Brexit LIVE: Angers as UK ‘frozen out’ of £80bn project EU Commission issued 'World War 3' warning as Poland row deepens Speaking to LBC news, the taxi driver told Rachael Venables: “I just dropped my job off and heading back to Canary Wharf, and they have blocked …
Joe Biden’s ratings ‘could go lower’ as POTUS losing support from core base Democrats
Joe Biden’s ratings ‘could go lower’ says Jason Miller Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Donald Trump ’s former advisor Jason Miller believed that Joe Biden 's approval rates can go lower. It came after a new study revealed that the American President’s popularity has plummeted faster than any other US President since 1945. Related articles Meghan praised for 'meddling' in politics over paid family leave Joe Biden staffers forced 'clear-up' after US President over Taiwan Speaking on LBC News, the host said: “ What do you think, keeping in mind where you're coming from, what do you think is causing Biden's popularity to …