Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in British history and became the first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. Born in London on April 21, 1926 to The Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Elizabeth never had any expectation of the future that lay before her, but the abdication of her uncle King Edward VIII in 1936 rocked the Royal Family and propelled the unprepared King George VI onto the throne. At the age of 25, Princess Elizabeth succeeded her father and was instantly very popular. Throughout her reign, the Queen was ably supported by her “strength and stay” of 73-years, Prince Philip. The couple married in 1947 and had four children: King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. Her Majesty died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96 and is buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in St George's Chapel, Windsor.

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Meghan Markle was reportedly so keen to shake up the Royal Family that she planned to hit the ground running and immediately pick up engagements with the late Queen

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Late Queen's cryptic nine-word reply to Harry when he asked to marry Meghan Markle

It's six years to the day that Prince Harry married Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle - in his memoir, Harry recalls the moment he asked his grandmother if he could marry Meghan

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Princess Anne's 'most annoying' habit revealed by Zara Tindall in funny dig

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Prince William 'told off' by the Queen in viral balcony clip that proves he's just like Louis

The late Queen Elizabeth II can be seen telling off a young Prince William in a surfaced clip. Now it's sparked comparisons between the Prince of Wales and his youngest child Prince Louis

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Prince Harry 'wanted out' of the Royal Family years before leaving – but stayed for one relative

Prince Harry has made no secret of his desire to lead a more 'ordinary life' – but it seems there was one relative in particular that kept him committed to his royal duties

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Prince Archie’s title Harry and Meghan ‘refused to use’ after it 'bothered them'

Before Prince Archie began using his princely title, Archie would have been able to use a different style - but it was reportedly turned down by Prince Harry and Meghan

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Jennie Bond's proudest career moment - and it has nothing to do with the royals

EXCLUSIVE: As Jennie Bond celebrates 35 years as a leading royal expert, she reflects on the surprising moment that is her proudest career moment during her exclusive shoot with OK!

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'I've spent 35 years watching the royals - I tried to make the Queen laugh but got it really wrong' Jennie Bond on icy stares, Charles' karaoke complaint, and the moment Diana made a 'real change'

EXCLUSIVE: Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond is celebrating her milestone 35th anniversary as a leading expert on all-things monarchy - and she has some unbelievable stories to tell

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Meghan Markle 'didn't understand Royal pecking order' and 'wanted to be the star'

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Princess Charlotte's sweet nickname from Kate and William that she uses at school

Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte attends Lambrook School in Windsor and is thought to be called by a sweet nickname by her friends - but the princess' family have several other cute pet names for her

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Sarah Ferguson fans spot error with her sweet birthday tribute to late Queen

Sarah, Duchess of York

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has shared a touching message to the late Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her 98th birthday, but there was an error

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How Royal Family will 'quietly' and 'privately' mark late Queen's birthday

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Kate Middleton's 'clever' royal training by Palace to become future Queen

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King Charles 'not a huge fan' of Grand National but touching reason why he'd 'like to be there'

King Charles III

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Inside Charles and ‘mother hen’ Camilla’s marriage as 'soulmates' celebrate 19 years

Charles and Camilla

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What the Royal Family will eat at Easter - from classic main to sweet pud

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Prince William once terrified his young cousins with a funny Easter treat

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Inside making of Kate Middleton's cancer announcement video and how press were informed

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Why cute Easter egg hunt hosted for royal children won't be the same this year

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Queen's breakfast favourite divides royal fans leaving them delighted or disgusted

Queen Elizabeth II

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Meghan Markle's 'inappropriate' living request 'firmly denied' by Queen

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King Charles' clever home hack also used by his mum Queen Elizabeth II that drove royal fans wild

King Charles III

King Charles is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and is taking a break from public-facing duties, but he is still working hard behind the scenes with his official roles

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Prince William ignites controversy as he makes confession about habit he shared with Queen

Prince William has waded into the debate over whether a KitKat is a biscuit or a chocolate bar, after revealing his favourite sweet treat during a visit to a youth facility in West London

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Late Queen's forgotten castle she never called home – but William and Kate almost did

Queen Elizabeth II

The late Queen had a special affinity with the Windsor Estate - but there was one property she never called home despite something happening there which changed her life forever

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