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What do you miss most about Queen Elizabeth II? That glorious smile, her bright clothes, the dry wit, or her in-the-moment wisdom? Perhaps it’s just her ever-reliable presence as the backdrop to all our lives? It’s hard to believe a year has passed since the world-changing moment we learnt of the Queen’s death. Since then (thanks, mainly, to Prince Harry and his over-sharing Spare) we’ve heard many more details about the dramas of her final days. As well as the pomp of Operation London Bridge, we now know there were stressful family phone calls, lonely walks in the woods, and just-too-late dashes to be with her for a last goodbye. We’re reminded again that, despite the trappings of royalty, the Windsors are a family like many others, who’ve lost a…

QUEEN ELIZABETH II Never forgotten After 70 years with one monarch, that September day was the first time most of us witnessed a changing of the royal guard. Despite the fact she was 96 years old and appearing physically frail, the death of the Queen who’d ruled over us for 70 years still came as a huge and devastating shock to many. It was truly the news event that stopped the world. And, in the past year, we’ve learnt far more about what was really happening behind the scenes during those final days – the tensions, the sadness, the family dramas and the dash to get there in time to say goodbye. A WALK IN THE WOODS On the morning of September 8th only a handful of people…

From the Queen’s endorsement of Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream to Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, the royals have been setting fashion and beauty trends since what feels like the beginning of time. The same can be said for hairstyles. Just look at Kate Middleton’s bouncy blowout or Meghan Markle’s signature messy bun. Despite their influence, the royal set are inclined to be trend followers too, especially when it comes to their luscious locks. Here are five regal women who have adopted this year’s hottest cuts, colours and styles – ones that will work with or without a crown! THE COLLARBONE CUT Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is always on trend when it comes to her ’do’. In the ’90s, the wife of Prince Edward opted for a pixie cut like Princess…

The bagpipes have played a mournful tune recently, as word has reached the Highlands that Prince William ‘loathes’ the kilt and is not about to wear one... even when he is King! While his father seems to love nothing more than airing his knees north of the border, William is always to be seen in long trousers. As well as being Prince of Wales (thank goodness he doesn’t have to wear daffodil yellow, or a leek in his lapel, to venture west), William has also inherited a slew of Scottish titles. As Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland, it would seem he’s in definite kilt-wearing territory. It is also being pointed out by defenders of the…

When Princess Diana was going through her divorce from Prince Charles, she had a very real fear of losing custody of Princes William and Harry. Misguided paranoia? Not entirely. She’d watched the same thing happen to her own mother, and history now seemed to be repeating itself, with all the main actors still in play. As the marriage crumbled, Diana worried that her influential grandmother’s support for Charles could result in her losing her children – as had happened to Diana’s mother, Frances, after she divorced, when powerful Lady Fermoy had turned against her own daughter and supported her son-in-law, Johnnie Spencer, in that particular battle. When Ruth Fermoy died she was not on speaking terms with her granddaughter. Diana’s aunt, Mary Roche, has revealed that Lady Fermoy was unrelenting…

Supercross Simply solve our crossword and work out the secret answer, which is revealed in the coloured squares, reading left to right and top to bottom. ACROSS 1 Name used by Australian author Andrew Barton Paterson (5)4 Orchestra section featuring horns (5)6 Country associated with voodoo (5)9 Bullfighter (7)12 Prominent female singer (4)13 Australian –, 1980s rock band (5)14 Motorcyclist’s protective coat (7,6)15 Supernatural phenomena (5)16 Banshee sound (4)17 Large bird of prey (5)21 Ongoing animosity, often between rival families (4)23 Respected within a certain field (5)24 Accustomed (4,2)26 Sandy seaside recreation area (5)27 Galvanising metallic element (4)28 – at Tiffany’s, Audrey Hepburn film (9)32 Child-minding collective (6)34 French farewell (5)35 Simian (3)36 Snooker rod (3)38 – DeGeneres, US TV host (5)39 Song for two (4)40 Region, zone (4)41 Motor…

LADY LOUISE: A DRIVING FORCE While Lady Louise, the 19-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, is yet to work out her future role within the royal family, she has already devoted herself to one passion that’s been passed down through the generations. Louise has proven herself skilful at carriage driving, a sport beloved by her late grandfather, Prince Philip. She has competed in several events, and was recently seen taking part in the marathon section of the carriage driving trials at Windsor. Philip discovered this sport after he gave up playing polo later in life and was thrilled when Louise took it up. It’s said that he bequeathed two of his cherished ponies and his personal dark green riding carriage to Louise when he died. St Andrew’s…

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was greeted rapturously when she made a surprise appearance with Prince William, her nephew, at a United for Wildlife screening in London in June – their first ever official event together. But it should come as no surprise that this beloved family member has been given an enhanced role as a ‘safe pair of hands’ in the new-look monarchy. She’s worked long and hard for it; but it wasn’t always smooth sailing. In the early days of their marriage, Sophie and Prince Edward caused some headaches for the Queen. In 2021 it was tear-stained Sophie who fronted up to TV cameras to reassure us about Prince Philip’s peaceful death, and who was spotted putting a supportive hand on the redoubtable Princess Anne’s back during the vigil…

One thing is certain for the British royals over the next two years... There’s going to be a great deal of getting on and off planes while they travel across the world, meeting global leaders and shaking hands with thousands of well-wishers. A two-year global travel blitz is currently being drawn up for the senior royals, in a bid to establish new ties with the Commonwealth countries as well as a range of other key nations. A Palace source confirmed that ‘State visits are back in business’. The tour will show off King Charles as the new monarch and head of state to key Commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada. This is an echo of the six-month world tour embarked on by Queen Elizabeth II not long…

QUEEN ELIZABETH II Never forgotten It is hard to believe that a year has passed since that world-changing day. A full year since we heard the news that HRH Queen Elizabeth II had died. Millions of us are only now realising just what we’ve lost. On 8 September 2022 the monarchy changed forever. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are now heading a new-look royal family. Kate and William, the newly minted Prince and Princess of Wales, with their wonderful children, are the future… But no one will ever forget the past and the happy, glorious and stable reign of Elizabeth II. Her loss creates a gap we are reminded of at every new royal occasion. Elizabeth II was the epitome of regal dignity, who in public life…

QUEEN ELIZABETH II Never forgotten During her extraordinary 70-year reign the late Queen Elizabeth II came to learn that there would always be challenging times. Few will forget her speech to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession, when she declared the year an ‘annus horribilis’. It was 1992 and three of her four children had separated from their spouses, the family was plagued by scandal and her beloved Windsor Castle had been enveloped by fire. So how might she have assessed the year that has unfolded since her death? And how would she rank the performances of her children and grandchildren in their new roles? If the late Queen quietly feared her family lacked the gravitas and mightiness that were the hallmarks of her reign, a year…

James Middleton, younger brother of the Princess of Wales, appeared on British TV in July with his ‘golden girls’ – golden retrievers Mabel and Isla – to talk about his long struggle with mental illness and his work for the charity Pets as Therapy. The 36-year-old business owner also let slip some rare insights into eldest sister Kate. ‘I know all of her quirks and… to see her blossoming in that role… I am very proud of her.’ Kate’s brother thanks his pack of four-pawed pals and the Middleton family for helping him through severe depression. James said the dogs, especially his beloved black cocker spaniel Ella, who died in January, aged 15, had become his ‘reason to get up in the morning’ when he was at his lowest point.…

There’s something majestic about crisp white ensembles. They exude poise and confidence, in part because of the care and decorum required to keep them pristine! But also due to the sophistication they offer spring and summer style.…

Since then-Kate Middleton stepped out in a simple blue wrap dress from Issa (that immediately flew off the shelves) to announce her engagement to Prince William in November 2010, her every style choice has been scrutinised. While royal dressing can be a minefield – the Princess of Wales needs to walk a fine line between promoting sustainability while highlighting local designers and remaining demure while looking fashionable – no one pulls off diplomatic dressing quite like Princess Catherine. Her sartorial choices have been so spot-on that her ability to make designs sell-out overnight has been coined ‘The Kate Effect’. However, with many royals favouring a small pool of designers, it’s hardly surprising that there are times when the world’s princesses step out looking like carbon copies of each other. A…

King Edward VIII had given up his crown six months earlier, causing the ‘abdication crisis’, rather than lose the woman he adored. So the marriage of the new Duke of Windsor, 42, to American divorcee Wallis Simpson, 40, on 3 June 1937 could truly be viewed as a love match. The understated wedding was held at a French chateau, and none of Edward’s family attended. Wallis wore a nipped-at-the-waist dress that quickly became iconic. Rather than white, it was designed by Mainbocher in a pale shade they named ‘Wallis blue’.…

History Australia’s only royal assassination attempt took place the first time a British royal ever set foot on the colony, during the reign of Queen Victoria. The target was her second son, Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, a navy officer and the Duke of Edinburgh, among other grand titles, who visited Australia in 1868 as part of a year-long world voyage during his command of the steam frigate HMS Galatea. The Prince went firstly to South Australia, then Victoria, Tasmania, Sydney and Brisbane, before returning to Sydney where he was to attend a charity picnic for the Sydney Sailors’ Home at Clontarf on 12 March. There was great excitement and enthusiasm for the royal visit, but it was also a time of high tension between Irish Catholics and the Protestant establishment…