The Queen has 'earmarked' Sophie Wessex to be an 'secret ally' to the Duchess of Sussex, according to Grazia.

Prince Andrew joined the Queen and his daughter Beatrice today at church in Balmoral, after his former friend Jeffrey Epstein was found hanged in his jail cell.

The Queen's cheeky sense of humour saved her from a potentially awkward moment with the former French president - and his wife, royal author Adam Helliker has claimed.

Boris Johnson today opted for the nuclear option of suspending Parliament in a bid to stop MPs trying to block the UK leaving the EU on October 31 as he declared war on the 'Remain Alliance'.

The Queen has agreed to Boris Johnson's plan to suspend Parliament as the Prime Minister tries to stop MPs blocking the UK leaving the EU on October 31.

Explaining yesterday's dramatic events on a conference call with his Cabinet Boris Johnson said negotiations with the EU would be helped if Parliament could not 'frustrate' Brexit.

Michael Owen has revealed the mortifying moment he was 'b******ed' by the Queen after squeezing into a packed lift with her at Royal Ascot.

The Queen's unusual code name has been revealed, according to a royal source who claims that when the royal is working she is given the alternative moniker 'Sharon', or often called just 'S' by aides.

The Queen wore her full dress and regalia, including cloak at the House of Lords in Westminster this morning - making it the first time she has worn the full outfit but not the Imperial Crown.

MPs gathered at Parliament to hear the Queen herald the government's package, which will include tougher sentences for foreign criminals and child abusers.

Footage from the Queen's visit to the Haig Housing development in South London reveals how Her Majesty, 93, told off a schoolboy who had given her a rousing welcome with his classmates.

Eagle-eyed fans got their first glimpse of the full trailer of The Crown series three on Sunday, ahead of its November 17 release. 

Experts revealed the clever beauty tips and tricks that the Queen, 93, may use in order to maintain her looks. While some pointed to her high placement of blush, others suggested it was her hair.

The Queen had only one request for her appearance with James Bond at the opening of the 2012 London Olympics - that she could deliver the line: 'Good evening, Mr Bond.'

The late veteran newspaper diarist Kenneth Rose reveals more of the Royal Family's intriguing secrets in his private journals.

The Queen no longer uses fur in her outfits, having switched to fake fur this year, her senior dresser Angela Kelly has revealed. Buckingham Palace today confirmed the move to FEMAIL.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman revealed Harry and Meghan will instead spend the festive season with Meghan's mother Doria Ragland and their baby son, Archie, at a mystery location.

'Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal' will be broadcast on BBC 2 at 9pm on Saturday and was filmed at Buckingham Palace last night - another sign it had Her Majesty's approval.

In a 'make or break' TV interview about the scandal, Andrew said he regretted going to stay with Jeffrey Epstein in New York after the financier's release from prison on child sex offences.

In a 'make or break' TV interview about the scandal, Andrew said he regretted going to stay with Jeffrey Epstein in New York after the financier's release from prison on child sex offences.

The actress, 45, transformation into the royal was showcased in a time-lapse video, which was presented as part of a new featurette about the show that was released on Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE: The Queen and Prince of Wales allowed Prince Andrew to write his own statement in an attempt to allow the Duke of York to bow out gracefully.

Andrew will fly to the Gulf to try to save his beloved Pitch@Palace charity - 72 hours after he had to quit public life - as a slew of big businesses pulled their sponsorship to avoid being associated with him.

A question put forward during the ITV leader's debate (shown) by a viewer called 'Sue from Leeds' was the catalyst that saw Prince Andrew sacked from public duties, it has been revealed.

EXCLUSIVE: Sue Hepworth has claimed she put the question - 'Is the monarchy fit for purpose?' - forward to be used by host Julie Etchingham as she grilled Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson.

The Queen's longstanding private secretary Christopher Geidt was known for helping to smooth over grievances between the brothers before his departure in 2017.

#Queendead began trending on Twitter after a screenshot of a conversation between a group of friends, including 'Burnsy, Cheeks and Gibbo', was shared online last night.

The unnamed source told Vanity Fair the Queen, 93, has no intention of stepping down or transferring powers to Prince Charles when she turns 95, despite reports to the contrary.

The Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant as she arrived at Buckingham Palace to welcome NATO leaders for dinner with the Queen today.

The Queen, 93, was joined by Prince Charles and Camilla who earlier today had tea with Donald Trump at Clarence House before arriving at the palace in Westminster, central London.

Princess Anne, 69, was said to be closer to her father, but a royal expert has said that since the Queen's mother passed away in 2002 their relationship has grown.

Kate Middleton, 37, has a 'very easy relationship' with the Queen, which has continued to grow since the birth of her three children, royal commentator Katie Nicholl has claimed.

The job listing, shared on LinkedIn with a salary of £45,000 - £50,000, revealed that the Queen needs a new Head Of Digital Engagement, based at Buckingham Palace.

The photograph of the Queen with the Apollo 11 astronauts at Buckingham Palace in October 1969 could be a nod to Netflix series The Crown, which featured the scene five weeks ago.

Princess Charlotte, four, attended her first Christmas Day service in Sandringham. The young royal was praised by fans after 'sweet' footage showed the moment she curtseyed to the Queen.

The Queen 93, addressed the nation wearing a royal blue dress coupled with a brooch that has been compared to the EU flag by academics including Dr James Anderson of the University of Reading.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, 69, from Devon, claimed on Lorraine this morning that the Queen 'admires' Kate Middleton, but hinted that Sophie Wessex if her favourite.

The @RoyalFamily and @ClarenceHouse accounts posted birthday messages today, while Kensington Palace released a new photograph of Kate to mark the occasion.

If I were Her Majesty the Queen, I would unceremoniously strip Harry and Meghan of all their titles with immediate effect and despatch them back into civilian life, writes PIERS MORGAN.

Courtiers say 'Harry and Meghan will be punished' for ignoring orders from the Queen not to go public until it was finalised by his father - but it was rushed out on the eve of Kate's birthday (pictured today)

Popular comedian Jordan Shanks has called on the Queen to sack Prime Minister Scott Morrison over his handling of the bushfire crisis.

The Duke of Sussex, who announced the couple's plan in a statement over Instagram last week, is 'behaving like a teenager,' an insider told Vanity Fair magazine.

The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured this afternoon) has remained in London while Prince William faced his brother at the Norfolk estate with the Queen and Prince Charles.

The Queen, 93, referred to Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, only by their first names in a statement after today's royal summit at Sandringham, in a 'very striking' move.

The unprecedented statement came after a summit at Sandringham between the Queen and Princes Charles, William and Harry, with Meghan believed to have dialled in from Canada.

In a deeply personal statement from the Queen after crisis talks at Sandringham the couple are referred to as 'Harry and Meghan' rather than their titles the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Piers Morgan tweeted Her Majesty's statement, saying: 'BREAKING: Harry/Meghan have successfully bullied the Queen into letting them have their cake & eat it.'

The couple's spokesman insisted Meghan was not shut out of the discussion and just left it to Harry, saying: 'In the end, the Sussexes decided that it wasn't necessary for the Duchess to join'.

Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel were among the late night hosts poking fun at Harry and Meghan after crunch talks at the Queen's Sandringham estate over the future of the royals.

The Duke of Sussex is understood to have arrived at Her Majesty's Sandringham estate more than two hours before he was due to sit down with the monarch and Princes Charles and William.