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A new book claims Prince Philip was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013 and lived eight more years before his 2021 death, with doctors reportedly finding a pancreatic shadow and deeming the cancer inoperable; the piece also notes that King Charles’s cancer status has not been publicly disclosed beyond it not being prostate cancer.
A Telegraph-reported claim via Hugo Vickers’ biography says Queen Elizabeth II told Prince Harry to “wait a year” before marrying Meghan Markle; Harry proposed in 2016 and wed Meghan in 2018 amid family concerns, with William reportedly urging him to slow down; the couple now have two children and live in Montecito.
Amid fresh allegations surrounding Prince Andrew tied to Jeffrey Epstein, Queen Elizabeth II embodies a mother’s enduring hope, while King Charles III shows cold impatience as a brother, and Prince William wears the nephew’s embarrassment as the royal saga unfolds.
With police and prosecutors examining leaked documents tied to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein, a royal expert says Charles could follow the late Queen’s crisis-playbook and address the nation in a personal, televised message to soothe public unease, after Andrew’s titles were stripped and his position within the Royal Family remains under scrutiny.
Two commemorative coins—$5 and 50c silver pieces—issued by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth drew online scrutiny for an unflattering portrait. The mint defended the etched image, noting coin designs can look different in metal; the coins are collectors’ items, not for general circulation, with 30,000 of the 50c and 5,000 of the $5 produced. Designs reflect the Queen’s life (horse and corgi, art, theatre, flowers, golden wattle) and the reverse bears a portrait of King Charles.
A new exhibition at Buckingham Palace showcases Queen Elizabeth II's iconic fashion choices over her 70-year reign, highlighting her practical yet symbolic style, including her famous tweed and tartan ensembles, coronation dress, and other significant outfits that reflected stability, diplomacy, and British identity.
Princess Kate attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall with Prince George, wearing a black Alessandra Rich dress and paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, while her husband Prince William was in Brazil. The family recently moved to a new home on the Windsor Estate, marking a fresh start after recent family challenges.
The article argues that King Charles III is unfairly blaming Queen Elizabeth II for the scandals surrounding Prince Andrew, emphasizing that the Queen's role was largely passive and that Charles has been the primary decision-maker in handling Andrew's controversies, which have worsened since her death.
The late Queen Elizabeth II reportedly felt 'disgusted' with Prince Andrew, leading to his relinquishing of royal titles amid scandals involving Jeffrey Epstein and allegations from Virginia Giuffre, reflecting her complex feelings towards her son despite her previous favoritism.
The article explores Donald Trump's long-standing fascination with the British royal family, from his childhood admiration of Queen Elizabeth II to his multiple visits to the UK, his attempts to associate with royal figures, and his self-styled image of aristocracy, culminating in his upcoming second state visit to Windsor.
Prince William and Kate paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her third death anniversary by visiting the Women's Institute, while Prince Harry returned to the UK to pay respects at her burial site, amid ongoing family tensions and rumors of a reunion with King Charles III.
Prince Harry returned to the UK after five months, paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II by laying a wreath in Windsor, while Prince William and Catherine commemorated the late Queen's legacy at a Women's Institute event, highlighting the royal family's ongoing engagements and reflections on her memory.
Peter Phillips, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, announced his engagement to nurse Harriet Sperling, with the couple having been together since at least May 2024; no wedding date has been set.
A new memorial in London honoring Queen Elizabeth II will feature a bridge with a cast-glass balustrade inspired by her wedding tiara, along with statues of the Queen and Prince Philip, gardens dedicated to the Commonwealth, and symbolic architecture designed by Foster + Partners, costing around $62 million.
A new memorial in St. James’s Park, London, designed by Foster + Partners, will feature a tiara-inspired glass bridge, statues of Queen Elizabeth II, and an audio installation, celebrating her legacy with a blend of tradition and modernity, at an estimated cost of up to $62 million.