Royal Family latest news: Queen to perform duties with relatives as Charles 'in tears' over William inheritance comments
THE QUEEN, 95, has been urged to retire and rest after her recent admittance in to hospital.
Many people have take to twitter to express their concerns for the Queen following her recent health.
One user said "Please queen rest!! Please just retire and rest."
Royal expert Hugo Vickers said the Palace must be "careful" with the hard working monarch.
He went on to say "let’s hope she is getting some rest."
Read our Royal Family live blog below for the latest updates…
- Joseph Gamp
‘Basher Wills’
According to Robert Lacey’s royal biography Battle of Brothers, William was called ‘Basher Wills’ or ‘Billy the Basher’ by his classmates.
The royal biographer wrote: “Still not ten years old, William was already establishing the pattern of open disdain and aggression towards his father that would mark his early adult life – but more of that later.
“The young prince had picked up his nicknames of ‘Basher Wills’ or ‘Billy the Basher’ when he joined Mrs Jane Mynors’ Nursery School in Notting Hill, not far from Kensington Palace, in September 1985.
“Noisy, cheeky and defiant of discipline, Wills soon angered his classmates by pushing his way to the front of the dinner queue and getting involved in playground fights.”
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Prince William’s unruly behaviour at school
According to Robert Lacey’s royal biography Battle of Brothers, William was called ‘Basher Wills’ or ‘Billy the Basher’ by his classmates.
The royal biographer wrote: “Still not ten years old, William was already establishing the pattern of open disdain and aggression towards his father that would mark his early adult life – but more of that later.
“The young prince had picked up his nicknames of ‘Basher Wills’ or ‘Billy the Basher’ when he joined Mrs Jane Mynors’ Nursery School in Notting Hill, not far from Kensington Palace, in September 1985.
“Noisy, cheeky and defiant of discipline, Wills soon angered his classmates by pushing his way to the front of the dinner queue and getting involved in playground fights.”
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Private school to discuss Meghan Markle in ‘white privilege’ classes
St Dunstan’s, a private school in London has introduced classes talking about “white privilege” where Meghan Markle will be included as a topic of conversation.
Nicholas Hewlett, headmaster at the school said teachers would “explore with students the difficulties faced by both Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton when they joined the Royal Family but [learn] that Meghan Markle faced additional challenges based on social speculations associated with her race”, as reported by The Sunday Times.
The private school with annual fees ranging from£12,501 to £19,068 depending on the age of its pupils, have introduced the lessons due to a surge in interest in the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Joseph Gamp
Letter to Democrats from ‘The Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’
The Duchess wrote to House Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, urging for them to act on giving parents paid parental leave.
Meg, who recently took time off work after the birth of Lilibet in June, said millions of women had dropped out of the workforce at “an alarming rate” to care for their children.
“The working mom or parent is facing the conflict of being present or being paid. The sacrifice of either comes at a great cost,” she penned in her forthright letter.
But it seems Meghan forgot the golden rule of being a member of the Royal Family – staying above the current fray and avoiding party politics at all costs.
But fans on social media are viewing the letter as a sign the former actress plans to run for US President – despite her having no political background.
- Joseph Gamp
William name-checks Harry in rare shine of unity
PRINCE William generously name-checked Harry in a rare show of unity as he thanked friends for their late mum’s statue.
Despite the strain on their relationship since Megxit and the Oprah Winfrey interview, he said the brothers were “both happy” with it.
Harry, 37, returned to Britain for the Princess Diana statue ceremony in July, but missed the private reception at Kensington Palace held to thank donors and friends.
But Wills, 39, stepped in and spoke on behalf of himself and his brother.
A source said: “It was very intimate and sweet.
“There was a real family feel as many of Diana’s 17 godchildren were also there.
“William made a brilliant speech saying thank you from him and Harry and how happy they both were with the statue.
“He mentioned Harry by name. The brothers are barely on speaking terms but it’s clear the Princess Di statue has done some good.”
- Joseph Gamp
‘Basher Wills’
According to Robert Lacey’s royal biography Battle of Brothers, William was called ‘Basher Wills’ or ‘Billy the Basher’ by his classmates.
The royal biographer wrote: “Still not ten years old, William was already establishing the pattern of open disdain and aggression towards his father that would mark his early adult life – but more of that later.
“The young prince had picked up his nicknames of ‘Basher Wills’ or ‘Billy the Basher’ when he joined Mrs Jane Mynors’ Nursery School in Notting Hill, not far from Kensington Palace, in September 1985.
“Noisy, cheeky and defiant of discipline, Wills soon angered his classmates by pushing his way to the front of the dinner queue and getting involved in playground fights.”
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
William & Kate ‘keen to provide support’ to Queen
A source has claimed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are “keen to provide any support they can” with her engagements.
The Queen is said to be pressing on with “light duties” this weekend after her first overnight stay in hospital in eight years.
She was said to be reading her official government red boxes and is expected to recuperate for the rest of the week.
- Joseph Gamp
Queen will be joined by relatives on public visits
THE Queen will be joined on future public visits by another member of the Royal Family to avoid letting people down last minute in case of health scares, it is reported.
The “knackered” monarch, 95, who spent the night in hospital for tests last week after cancelling official duties, will be accompanied by one of her children or grandchildren when she appears in public in the future.
Members of the Royal Family have already increased the number of engagements they carry out with the Queen after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh in April.
And her children and grandchildren will now play a key role in the Queen’s day-to-day work.
The new working model will allow her to rest if she needs to without disappointing anyone with last-minute changes or cancellations, The Telegraph reports.
- Joseph Gamp
‘The Queen has suffered a lot this year’
As well as losing Philip this year, the monarch has been hit by attacks on the Royal Family by Harry and Meghan and controversies around Prince Andrew.
A source said: “The Queen has suffered a lot this year, including the death of her beloved husband.
“She is becoming a little less resilient and needs a little more help — although she is doing well for somebody of her age.
“Her courtiers have noticed the Queen becoming more weary and perhaps more fragile than she was — and who could be surprised?”
- Joseph Gamp
Queen 'doesn't like to disappoint people'
The Times reports how palace aides may "discreetly keep an eye" on Her Majesty's late TV viewing habits as the 95-year-old is reportedly a devoted fan of BBC drama Line of Duty.
Royal historian Huge Vickers said: "The problem is that the Queen does not want to disappoint people.
"She can say no to people, but by and large she doesn’t. What you’ve got to do is pace her."
- Joseph Gamp
Queen pressing on ‘with light duties’ this weekend
The Queen is said to be pressing on with “light duties” this weekend after her first overnight stay in hospital in eight years.
She was said to be reading her official government red boxes and is expected to recuperate for the rest of the week.
And although Buckingham Palace insisted she “remains in good spirits” following her hospital stay, a source told The Times: “She is knackered.”
Since returning from her summer break at Balmoral this month, Her Majesty has been whizzing around the country undertaking 19 engagements.
Royal sources said the monarch’s private schedule has also been packed with “a constant flow of lunches and dinners with family and friends, because the Queen does not want to dine alone”.
A courtier reportedly admitted: “It has been too much.”
- Joseph Gamp
Palace aides told to ‘cut back’ Queen’s ‘exhausting’ schedule
PALACE aides have been told to "cut back" the Queen's "exhausting" schedule following her health scare, it's been reported.
It's also been said that the Queen will be joined on future public visits by another member of the Royal Family to avoid letting people down last minute in case of cancellations.
Sir Edward Young, the Queen’s private secretary, last night faced calls to ‘be ruthless’ and purge the Monarch’s diary after she spent a night in hospital.
Officials are said to be drawing up a list of "core" functions and events that the Queen will prioritise, reports the Mail on Sunday.
Her attendance at the UN climate change summit in Glasgow in November still remains in the diary – but a final decision will not be made until later this week.
- Joseph Gamp
Queen will be joined by relatives on public visits
THE Queen will be joined on future public visits by another member of the Royal Family to avoid letting people down last minute in case of health scares, it is reported.
The “knackered” monarch, 95, who spent the night in hospital for tests last week after cancelling official duties, will be accompanied by one of her children or grandchildren when she appears in public in the future.
Members of the Royal Family have already increased the number of engagements they carry out with the Queen after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh in April.
And her children and grandchildren will now play a key role in the Queen’s day-to-day work.
The new working model will allow her to rest if she needs to without disappointing anyone with last-minute changes or cancellations, The Telegraph reports.
- Joseph Gamp
Meghan Markle told to ‘stick to acting’
Furious republicans have told Meghan Markle to “stick to acting” following her “politically motivated” letter to Congress.
The Duchess of Sussex, 40, wrote a lengthy plea to two Democratic lawmakers in Washington DC on Thursday in which she advocated for paid family leave.
But now incensed politicians have hit back at Megan for daring to “intervene” in US politics – even calling on the Queen to strip the royal of her titles.
In a rant to the Mail Online, Republican Jason Smith, who represents Missouri, said: “Ms. Markle’s latest interference in U.S. politics reignites the question in my mind as to why the Royal Family does not simply strip her and Harry officially of their titles, particularly since she insists on sending this under the pretence of being the Duchess of Sussex.”
Royal experts had previously called her letter, addressed to Democrats Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, a “first try” for the Duchess to move into politics.
- Joseph Gamp
Private school to discuss Meghan Markle in ‘white privilege’ classes
St Dunstan’s, a private school in London has introduced classes talking about “white privilege” where Meghan Markle will be included as a topic of conversation.
Nicholas Hewlett, headmaster at the school said teachers would “explore with students the difficulties faced by both Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton when they joined the Royal Family but [learn] that Meghan Markle faced additional challenges based on social speculations associated with her race”, as reported by The Sunday Times.
The private school with annual fees ranging from£12,501 to £19,068 depending on the age of its pupils, have introduced the lessons due to a surge in interest in the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Joseph Gamp
'Basher Wills'
According to Robert Lacey’s royal biography Battle of Brothers, William was called ‘Basher Wills’ or ‘Billy the Basher’ by his classmates.
The royal biographer wrote: “Still not ten years old, William was already establishing the pattern of open disdain and aggression towards his father that would mark his early adult life – but more of that later.
“The young prince had picked up his nicknames of ‘Basher Wills’ or ‘Billy the Basher’ when he joined Mrs Jane Mynors’ Nursery School in Notting Hill, not far from Kensington Palace, in September 1985.
“Noisy, cheeky and defiant of discipline, Wills soon angered his classmates by pushing his way to the front of the dinner queue and getting involved in playground fights.”
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
What’s going on with Her Majesty’s health?
On Wednesday Her Majesty cancelled a two-day trip to Northern Ireland on doctors’ advice.
Concerns were first raised when she started to use a walking stick on engagements at Westminster Abbey and the Welsh parliament this month.
On Tuesday she was on her feet for more than an hour at a business summit at Windsor Castle.
She has also decided to give up alcohol following the death of Prince Philip, 99, in April.
- Joseph Gamp
William namechecks Harry in rare show of unity
Harry, 37, returned to Britain for the Princess Diana statue ceremony in July, but missed the private reception at Kensington Palace held to thank donors and friends this week.
But Wills, 39, stepped in and spoke on behalf of himself and his brother.
A source said: “It was very intimate and sweet.
“There was a real family feel as many of Diana’s 17 godchildren were also there.
“William made a brilliant speech saying thank you from him and Harry and how happy they both were with the statue.
“He mentioned Harry by name. The brothers are barely on speaking terms but it’s clear the Princess Di statue has done some good.”
- Joseph Gamp
Latest statement from Queen's spokesperson
The latest statement from Her Majesty's spokesman on Thursday said: "Following medical advice to rest for a few days, The Queen attended hospital on Wednesday afternoon for some preliminary investigations, returning to Windsor Castle at lunchtime today, and remains in good spirits."
- Joseph Gamp
Palace aides may keep an eye on Queen's late TV habits
Palace aides may "discreetly keep an eye" on Her Majesty's late TV viewing habits as the 95-year-old is reportedly a devoted fan of BBC drama Line of Duty, the Times reports
Last month, she also stayed up till after 11pm to watch British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu win the US Open.
Royal historian Huge Vickers said: "The problem is that the Queen does not want to disappoint people.
"She can say no to people, but by and large she doesn’t. What you’ve got to do is pace her."
- Joseph Gamp
William & Kate 'keen to provide support' to Queen
A source has claimed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are "keen to provide any support they can" with her engagements.
The Queen is said to be pressing on with “light duties” this weekend after her first overnight stay in hospital in eight years.
She was said to be reading her official government red boxes and is expected to recuperate for the rest of the week.
- Joseph Gamp
Queen will be joined by relatives on public visits
THE Queen will be joined on future public visits by another member of the Royal Family to avoid letting people down last minute in case of health scares, it is reported.
The "knackered" monarch, 95, who spent the night in hospital for tests last week after cancelling official duties, will be accompanied by one of her children or grandchildren when she appears in public in the future.
Members of the Royal Family have already increased the number of engagements they carry out with the Queen after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh in April.
And her children and grandchildren will now play a key role in the Queen's day-to-day work.
The new working model will allow her to rest if she needs to without disappointing anyone with last-minute changes or cancellations, The Telegraph reports.
- Joseph Gamp
Pouring out the cash
The “ethical” investment group backed by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan has put tens of millions into chemical, pharma and oil companies.
New York-based Ethic, which unveiled the Sussexes as impact partners, has also poured cash into rich investment banks.
Paperwork filed in the US shows it invested around £1.1million in chemical firm Corteva Inc.
Royal author Penny Junor said: “Life is going to be very difficult for Meghan and Harry if they keep up this high profile. Ethical banking seems asking for trouble, setting themselves up for a fall.”
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Meghan Markle told to ‘stick to acting’
Furious republicans have told Meghan Markle to “stick to acting” following her “politically motivated” letter to Congress.
The Duchess of Sussex, 40, wrote a lengthy plea to two Democratic lawmakers in Washington DC on Thursday in which she advocated for paid family leave.
But now incensed politicians have hit back at Megan for daring to “intervene” in US politics – even calling on the Queen to strip the royal of her titles.
In a rant to the Mail Online, Republican Jason Smith, who represents Missouri, said: “Ms. Markle’s latest interference in U.S. politics reignites the question in my mind as to why the Royal Family does not simply strip her and Harry officially of their titles, particularly since she insists on sending this under the pretence of being the Duchess of Sussex.”
Royal experts had previously called her letter, addressed to Democrats Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, a “first try” for the Duchess to move into politics.
- Milica Cosic
William name-checks Harry in rare shine of unity
PRINCE William generously name-checked Harry in a rare show of unity as he thanked friends for their late mum’s statue.
Despite the strain on their relationship since Megxit and the Oprah Winfrey interview, he said the brothers were “both happy” with it.
Harry, 37, returned to Britain for the Princess Diana statue ceremony in July, but missed the private reception at Kensington Palace held to thank donors and friends.
But Wills, 39, stepped in and spoke on behalf of himself and his brother.
A source said: “It was very intimate and sweet.
“There was a real family feel as many of Diana’s 17 godchildren were also there.
“William made a brilliant speech saying thank you from him and Harry and how happy they both were with the statue.
“He mentioned Harry by name. The brothers are barely on speaking terms but it’s clear the Princess Di statue has done some good.”
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