THE QUEEN's powerful VE Day speech touched the hearts of Britons around the country as she reflected on her personal memories of World War 2 and sent her "warmest good wishes" to everyone celebrating in lockdown.

KATE and Prince William have demonstrated a new approach to royal engagements during the coronavirus pandemic according to a royal commentator.

KATE and Prince William took part in a surprise party over video call to celebrate the 75-year anniversary of VE Day.

PRINCESS Beatrice was to join her sister, Princess Eugenie, in entering married life this month before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, the couple will have to wait before they can finally tie the knot, similarly to Beatrice and her husband, Jack Brooksbank.

KATE MIDDLETON AND Prince William have carried out a brilliant and selfless gesture behind the scenes to help Britain stop the spread of coronavirus - by sending their own staff to Whitehall in the battle against the pandemic.

PRINCE WILLIAM followed the Queen's lead with a touching VE Day message yesterday, and archive footage has cast a light on the closeness of their bond over the years.

PRINCE CHARLES tested positive for coronavirus in March and it is believed he may have caught it from the Prince Albert II of Monaco - but there is another potential explanation.

THE summer that just keeps giving had the swallows all in a flutter last week. On the south coast of the Isle of Wight hundreds streamed past me and my family as we walked over the downs, enchanted by dart-like birds racing over the white cliffs and the green sward. Yet they were flying north-east instead of south towards Africa. Some were even coming in from the sea instead of heading out over the Channel.

Sunderland have announced plans to furlough their first-team squad and non-playing staff amid the indefinite suspension of EFL action.

Will Grigg plays was signed as a striker for Sunderland in January 2019 - but how much did the club pay for him?

Sunderland owner Stewart Donald features in the new season of the Netflix documentary Sunderland 'Til I Die - but who exactly is he and how much did he pay for the club?

Charlie Methven features prominently in the new season of Sunderland 'Til I Die - but how much is the club's former executive director worth?

Josh Maja features in the new season of Sunderland 'Til I Die on Netflix - but what was his salary at the club and how much more did he earn from his move to Bordeaux?

Sunderland have appointed Jim Rodwell as their new Chief Executive Officer - but who is he and does this mean Stewart Donald has sold the club?

Manchester United are set to beat Tottenham to signing a 16-year-old wonderkid in a six-figure transfer this summer.

A little TLC can create a lovely green oasis in your garden to be proud of

GARDEN CENTRES closed their doors as the UK lockdown began but many are now facing calls to reopen as Brits up and down the country look for new ways to spend their extra hours at home. When will garden centres reopen? Will they be open in bank holiday?

ALAN TITCHMARSH, celebrated and much loved TV gardener, once revealed a genius gardening hack to ensure one of his favourite flowers will grow even better in your own home.

KNOWING the names of plants and when to plant them are key indicators you have finally mastered the art of gardening.

DIY STORES across the UK have flung open their doors again, delighting housebound Brits. How do you build your own patio steps?

DEAD grass can occur over time and can be frustrating for gardeners. Here's how to fix it.

HOW to clean a conservatory roof is a question many homeowners may be asking during the coronavirus lockdown, as people may find themselves with a lot of extra time on their hands. Express.co.uk has compiled a guide on how to clean your conservatory roof.

CATS may be cute, but they can be a menace to gardeners in the spring and summer. How do I stop my cat from pooping in the garden?

GARDEN centres may be among some of the next locations to open amid the UK lockdown this year, as the Government seeks to adjust some of the country's stricter measures. Are garden centres open today?

ALAN TITCHMARSH, TV legend and much loved gardener, once revealed his top tips to get the very best strawberries grown at home.

IN her long reign the Queen has weathered her family's fluctuating popularity but even she must be concerned about where the British monarchy is currently heading.

Jonathan Dimbleby has admitted that he is still moved to tears by his father's report from the Bergen-Belsen death camp. Father Richard was the first broadcaster to see inside the concentration camp, which was liberated by the British in 1945.

LOSING to your fiercest local rivals is painful, particularly when they have turned you over on your own patch and their boisterous supporters have mocked you relentlessly.

ANDREW NEIL mocked Nicola Sturgeon after she admitted NHS England did not take PPE from Scotland.

A CONSERVATIVE MP has lashed out at Nicola Sturgeon's bizarre coronavirus plan. David Mundell, the Conservative MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale & Tweeddale, was enraged by reports Ms Sturgeon is planning to shut Scotland's border to England.

xXx was a huge film franchise which seemed to grind to a halt after its third instalment - but here is all you need to know about xXx 4.

VE DAY is one of the most important anniversaries in British history - and in time for the bank holiday, a huge number of incredible war films are available to watch.

UK Cinemas are proposing a reopening window to the government, but would it be in time for Christopher Nolan's Tenet and Disney's Mulan?

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 6 is separate to a possible female-led spin-off, according to a Disney insider. We could be looking at two movies with Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow returning.

MARVEL is on a little bit of a break at present, but many will want to catch up with the movies before the next phase begins - but how can you do it?

MULAN is the latest in a long list of movies which may not be hitting cinemas until November thanks to the coronavirus - but is it available to view online?

FILM rounds in quizzes can be some of the trickiest - here are our picks of some of the best questions to include in your home quiz.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 2, a possible Freddie Mercury sequel, has had an update from Brian May.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 6 may go ahead without Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow and fans are having none of it.

NEXT JAMES BOND odds favourite Tom Hardy has overtaken Richard Madden in the race to replace Daniel Craig after No Time To Die.

FA Cup ball numbers for the fourth round draw have been confirmed as Manchester United and Liverpool sweat on their spot after being held to draws.

FA Cup action continued this weekend with the third round - but is there any prize money involved?

FA Cup third round fixtures have been kicking off a minute later than normally scheduled.

Liverpool are well on their way to a first-ever Premier League title, but the Reds are far from the most successful team since the formation of the new English top flight.

Manchester United are one of the biggest football clubs in the world, but the Red Devils are not considered among the most influential Premier League sides according to new research.

WELL DONE to the Duchess of Sussex for opting not to have her baby in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. Not that there is anything wrong with the Lindo Wing.

AS THEY grapple with the gargantuan challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, ministers are under continual fire for their handling of the crisis. According to a brigade of armchair critics and political axe-grinders, the Government has failed on every front, from the inadequate supply of medical equipment to the dismal lack of preparedness.

Our immediate economic prospects for this country could hardly look grimmer. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Britain is on track for the worst slump in decades. In alarming terms, the extent of the recession was set out by a report this week from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility.

IN ITS unprecedented scale and potential for devastation, the coronavirus pandemic represents the biggest peacetime challenge ever faced by a British government. On every front, from the NHS to the economy, ministers have gargantuan responsibilities.

HARRY Enfield is an enduring British comedy legend. Central to his appeal has been his ability to create a cast of characters who are both hilariously original and instantly recognisable.