Queen Elizabeth news: Her Majesty leads Garter service & stunned fans all say same thing

Queen Elizabeth is the second longest reigning monarch ever

She is closely behind Louis XIV of France who was king for 72 years.

However, Louis XIV was only four years old when he became king.

The “Sun King” he was known as a leader in arts and sciences during the 17th century.

Queen Elizabeth will overtake him in 2024.

Order of the Garter: Duchess of Cornwall appointed Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has been granted the highest order by the Queen today at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

More than 4,500 people came to catch a glimpse of the Royals for the most esteemed procession today at Windsor.

The Queen didn’t participate in the procession but did attend lunch and the investiture ceremony.

This most prestigious event is one of the oldest ceremonies undertaken by the Royal family since its inception in the 1300s by Edward III in 1348.

Royal expert claims Meghan and Harry struggled during the Jubilee

The expert said they had a ‘difficult’ time.

Tina Brown was invited to speak on Lorraine this morning, and told the host that “it clearly was uncomfortable that they were there but not really present. It was awkward.”

Lorraine suggested it would be difficult for Harry especially as he is not used to being cast aside from the family, and used to be centre stage with his brother and cousins.

Former Prime Minister draped in finery as he was spotted leaving St George’s Chapel

He was accompanied by his wife Cherie, as they were all smiles while departing from the Order of the Garter.

The former labour PM has been appointed as part of the Queen’s highest chivalry order.

Blair has been appointed a knighthood at the Queen’s very own digression.

He looked very pleased as the ceremony concluded, as wife Cherie beamed over at him.

Some Brits were not happy about the Queen’s decision to award Blair with such a high regard, and protested outside Windsor Castle. This didn’t seem to dampen his day.

The Duchess of Cambridge dazzles in blue at Windsor today

Kate attended the Order of the Garter today, but is yet to receive an honour from Her Majesty the Queen.

Donning a stunning cornflower blue, Kate was snapped approaching St George’s Chapel in Windsor earlier today.

She led the Royals into the chapel, after sharing a car with Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

The Knights and Ladies of the Order walked down to the chapel in a procession while Kate and Sophie were driven separately.

Prince William threatened to quit today’s Garter ceremony if Prince Andrew turned up

The “family decision” was made to prevent Prince Andrew from attending the prestigious ceremony.

While he was spotted driving to Windsor Castle, he did not appear at the event.

The Evening Standard reported William was “alarmed” that Andrew would attend, and threatened to pull out if his estranged uncle turned up.

Where the Queen’s nickname ‘Lilibet’ comes from

The Queen’s grandparents picked up the name after she struggled to pronounce Elizabeth when the Queen was a little girl.

Her father, George VI once said: “Lilibet is my pride, Margaret is my joy,” about his beloved daughters.

She was often referred to as Lilibet by her late husband Prince Philip, and even wrote a note to him at his funeral last year and signed off with her nickname.

Brits snapped mocking Queen’s decision to give Tony Blair the highest order

A protester has been pictured criticising the former Labour PM just outside Windsor Castle today.

The Queen has chosen Tony Blair to receive a highest order at the Garter ceremony today in Windsor.

Not everyone is impressed, with Brits brandishing Blair a war criminal.

During his time as Prime Minister in the 2000s, he sent British military out to war five times.

This included Iraq in both 1998 and 2003, Kosovo in 1999, Sierra Leone in 2000 and Afghanistan in 2001.

Brits call Tony Blair’s receival of the Queen’s highest honour an ‘absolute national scandal’

The Order of the Garter is an honour granted by the Queen, and she decides exactly who will receive such a highly regarded award.

Sir Tony Blair today became a knight companion but some Brits were fuming and called for it to be taken away.

Presenter Angus Scott even made a Change.org petition to have Blair’s knighthood removed.

Mr Scott said: “He [Blair] was personally responsible for causing the death of countless innocent, civillian lives and servicemen in various conflicts.”

He believes instead Blair should be held responsible for “war crimes.”

Adorable! Pooch was so happy to meet Prince Charles

The lucky pooch gave the Prince a lick during their visit to Cornwall

Prince Charles and Camilla headed to north Cornwall for the Royal Show in Wadebridge.

The show has returned after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic.

It started on Thursday 9 June and ended Saturday 11, where local’s brought the best food, drinks and products Cornwall has to offer.

Could Prince Andrew become the Colonel of the Grenadier Guards once again?

The Duke of York has reportedly asked the Queen if he could make a return to his Royal duties.

This comes amid the rumours that Virginia Giuffre had sexually abused a woman in 2001.

He has been pushing for his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Beatrice to become working Royals.

Prince Andrew as to wait for the Queen to agree that he can make a return to Royal duties, but it is unclear yet what she will decide to do.

So far, he has been banned from joining in at the Order of the Garter today.

Prince Andrew BANNED from Order of the Garter

The Queen’s third eldest son was speculated to appear at today’s traditional event, amid talks of having his duties reinstated.

He was kept out of the way “for his own good” and was thought to have even challenged the ban on his appearance.

The statement that he would not be attending was released earlier today, with the Royal’s saying it was a “family decision.”

Will The Queen be at the Royal Ascot tomorrow?

As it stands, no-one is quite sure if Her Majesty will make an appearance.

The recent Jubilee celebrations showed her ability to take in events has become limited.

A keen racegoer throughout the entirety of her life, you can bet she will do everything in her power to be there in the flesh.

Hopefully we’ll get a glimpse of the Queen on one of the five days.

Bookies also claim they would love to see a Royal winner this week.

But they are saying it through gritted teeth as patriotic punters plunge on the Queen’s horses.

The Monarch could have as many as TEN runners across the five days. They are:

• King’s Lynn trained by Andrew Balding
• Perfect Alibi is an 11-1 chance for the Queen’s Vase on Wednesday
• Reach For The Moon
• Just Fine
• Naval College
• Saga
• Kiteflyer
• Tactical
• Discretion
• Spring Is Sprung

Read more here.

Kate & William making their new residence ‘special to them’

A friend of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge says the royal couple are planning to make their new residence “so special to them” when their children grow up.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been tipped to get a new home in Windsor Castle over the summer.

Their children would therefore schools in Berkshire.

A close friend claimed relocating to Windsor would provide their children more freedom.

The friend told the Sunday Times: “The reality is they are quite confined in what they can do in London.

“The kids can’t go into the park and kick a football with friends.

Their plan is to be there for the next ten to 15 years and then move to Anmer, which is so special to them.”

Harry ‘very gracious’ in supporting Meghan

A body language expert has claimed that Prince Harry showed support to Meghan Markle with “subtle’ gestures during their UK return for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Speaking to Royally US, Etiquette expert Elaine Swann said the Duke of Sussex is “so gracious, so attentive to his wife”.

Ms Swann continued: “”You can tell, there were gestures and holding their hand, giving her little glances to let her know that he’s there for one another and they certainly had this united front with one another”.

Will & Charles lobbied Queen over Andrew

It has been claimed that Prince William and Prince Charles held a showdown with the Queen over Prince Andrew returning – raising fears over a public “backlash”.

It was reported that The Duke was looking to return to today’s Order of the Garter ceremony, and recover some of his royal military titles despite having them removed in January of this year. 

However, William and Charles lobbied the Queen to ban Prince Andrew from appearing.

A source said: “It was a decision taken by the household for the best interests of the family but also the best interests of the Duke of York.”

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Mike Tindall on the time he tricked the Queen

THE Queen is well known for her good sense of humor and was left with a fit of the giggles after Mike Tindall’s gag at Ascot back in 2019.

The Rugby star, who is married to the monarch’s granddaughter Zara Tindall, was seen laughing as he showed her the contents of his hat.

In a video Mike was seen showing the Queen what appeared to be a miniature top hat, which was made entirely of chocolate.

Speaking to the Telegraph at the time, the dad-of-two said: “It is a chocolate hat that I am taking home for my daughter Mia.

“I was given it at lunch but it is really annoying to store in a pocket so I decided to put it in my top hat instead.”

Asked whether the Queen had found the gesture funny, he said, “They are your words, not mine!”

Meghan and Harry ‘sidelined’ by ‘callous’ Firm

A royal expert has claimed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were “sidelined and marginalised” during the Queen’s platinum Jubilee celebrations in a “meticulously choreographed” plan.

In an interview with the Royally Us podcast, Royal author Christopher Anderson, said the royals were “callous” towards the couple.

Anderson said: “The whole world was watching and waiting to see if fences would be mended, if the Sussexes got back together with the rest of the family.

“From that standpoint, it was an unmitigated disaster. It’s hard to see how the Royal Family could’ve been any more callous towards the Sussexes.

“They were meticulously choreographed in every instant to be sidelined and marginalised.

“If Harry went to London’s Jubilee celebrations hoping to mend fences, that didn’t happen.”

William ‘still deeply upset’ about Harry & Meg quitting

PRINCE William is still “deeply upset” about Harry and Meghan quitting the Royal Family, a friend of the future King has said.

The Duke of Cambridge reportedly spent “no time” with his brother during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations last week.

Harry and Meghan’s exit from royal life is still said to be raw for William.

A friend told The Times: “He’s still deeply upset about it and feels let down, but he’s moved on.”

A pal acknowledged Wills had been tense before the jubilee and was particularly worried for the service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral – the only event the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended publicly.

They said this was “because he was incredibly worried about having all the family there, and what everyone was going to say.”

The friend added: “He was so relieved that most of the media made it all about the Queen, Prince Charles and the children — they are the key people — and he was really pleased about that.”

It’s believed the Cambridge kids did not meet their cousins Archie, three, and one-year-old Lilibet last week.

Andrew blocked from return to duties

PRINCE ANDREW has asked the Queen to be reinstated as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards as he pushes for a return to royal duties, it has been reported.

The Duke of York has been lobbying the monarch for his status as a blood prince to be restored, the Telegraph reported.

A source said: “The colonelcy of the Grenadier Guards was his most coveted title and he wants it back. Having remained a Counsellor of State, he also believes he should be included at royal and state events.

“Most importantly for him is his status as an HRH and ‘Prince of the Blood’ and he feels that should be reinstated and his position recognised and respected.”

Meanwhile, it is understood that Prince Charles and Prince William have reportedly lobbied the Queen to prevent the Duke from appearing in public during today’s Order of the Garter ceremony.

He was expected to attend the event as a member of the Order.

However, the Queen apparently told him to stay out of sight “for his own good” after Charles and William raised fears of a public backlash.

As a result the Duke, 62, is likely to only attend private aspects of the ceremony in Windsor.

Royal fans rave over how Lilibet is the spitting image of mum Meghan Markle

EAGLED-EYED royal fans have spotted how Lilibet looks just like her mum, Meghan Markle at the same age.

One fan on Twitter shared a side-by-side photo of the youngster, who turned one during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and her mum at the same age.

The two pictures show that Lilibet has definitely taken after her mum, Meghan Markle, with her adorable up-turned nose and big brown eyes she looks the spitting image of her mum at the same age.

Of course, Lilibet has also taken after her royal dad, Harry, with her bright red hair.

The royal fan who pointed out the uncanny resemblance between mother and daughter wrote: “MEGHAN & LILI when they were one year old.”

And royal fans couldn’t help but gush at how cute the photos were.