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Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in final foreign address

President Barack Obama said he's confident he won't be the last Democrat to be elected to the highest officer in the U.S. in his last-ever foreign address, on Sunday night.




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Trump's popularity jumps 9 points since before the US election

President-elect Donald Trump's favorability has climbed to 46 per cent in a new Morning Consult survey, with a majority saying his transition is more organized or equal to past efforts.




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Declan Rice reveals threats he faced after switch from the Republic of Ireland to England 

The West Ham United midfielder chose to represent England in February, having made three friendly appearances for the Republic of Ireland beforehand.




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Robbie Keane challenges Republic of Ireland players as they look to seal Euro 2020 qualification

Robbie Keane has challenged his Republic of Ireland. players to make themselves heroes as they look to seal Euro 2020 qualification with victory against Denmark on Monday night.




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England and Ireland FA in joint bid for the 2030 World Cup

England and Ireland are set to stage a joint bid in hope of securing the hosting of the 2030 football World Cup, and are reported to be confident of pulling it off.




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Dundalk FC's new signing leaked after the midfielder said he played for team on his TINDER profile 

Most people go on dating apps to find love, but one Dundalk fan has stumbled across something different - her club's new signing. Jesus 'Chino Perez wrote that he played for the club in his Tinder profile.




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DEBORAH ROSS: Oh great! It's yet another Broadchurch lookalike

Deadwater Fell is set in a small community nursing big secrets. (I blame Broadchurch for this.) It stars David Tennant at his most sinisterly bearded and relies heavily on our old friend: flashbacks




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DEBORAH ROSS: Jamie and Nigella won't be quaking in their oven gloves

This show's USP appeared promising as it was a Willy Wonka-ish 'completely edible set', from which the three competitors must 'forage' their ingredient




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DEBORAH ROSS: Miriam's big fat problem? Her show's all over the place

As Miriam Margolyes said at the outset of Miriam's Big Fat Adventure : 'I'm happy with who I am. I'm happy with my face. I'm happy with my life. I'm disgusted with my body. I loathe it




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DEBORAH ROSS: Oh, Julian. It's the same old, lame old bonnety nonsense

This week not one but two new series from Julian Alexander Kitchener-Fellowes, Baron Fellowes of West Stafford, and you do wonder if he can be stopped




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DEBORAH ROSS: It's the most moving show on the box... I was in pieces

The one show we all really need right now, at this most difficult time, has to be one of my personal favourites, The Repair Shop




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DEBORAH ROSS: The book? Irritating. The TV drama? Just gorgeous

Normal People is terrific, absolutely gorgeous, up there with the best TV dramas of recent years, like Patrick Melrose and My Brilliant Friend, but possibly not Belgravia




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The Queen is spotted 'hanging out' in London's fashionable Notting Hill

At the end of a busy week in which she had to entertain Donald Trump, the Queen found time to 'hang out' in Notting Hill with her beloved cousin Lady Elizabeth Anson who turned 78 the next day.




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The Queen makes kings of Spain and Netherlands Knights of the Garter

The Queen has welcomed King Felipe of Spain and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands to Windsor today to officially make them 'Stranger' Knights of the Garter.




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Kate Middleton joins the Queen's carriage procession at Royal Ascot

The monarch, 93, was accompanied by Kate, 37, and the Duchess of Cornwall, 71, for the traditional carriage procession, which marks the official start of the day's races.




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The Queen breaks blue tradition at Royal Ascot with grey ensemble

The monarch arrived by an open-top carriage for Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot, alongside Prince Andrew and Princess Anne. Zara and Mike Tindall were also back for day three of the meet.




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Sarah Ferguson performs her trademark deep curtsey to the Queen at Royal Ascot

The Queen dressed for day four of Royal Ascot in a stunning raspberry pink outfit by British fashion designer Angela Kelly. She also wore one of her favourite brooches, the Diamond Star.




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The Queen 'doesn't have an intimate relationship' with Kate', expert claims

The Queen 'doesn't have an intimate relationship' with Kate Middleton - but Meghan Markle 'makes her laugh,' royal expert and editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazie, Ingrid Seward, has claimed.




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The Queen is not impressed by the 'alleged feud' between grandsons William and Harry

Ingrid Seward, royal editor, claims that the Queen is not impressed with Prince William and Harry's apparent feud and won't interfere - she also said the Queen likes to keep out of family disputes.




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The Queen is seeking a 'talented £22k chef' to prepare 'diverse menus'

The Royal Family is hiring a new chef to join the royal household's kitchen and will be expected to deliver food 'to the highest standards', a new advert on the Buckingham Palace website shows.




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Queen bids Theresa May goodbye with tete-a-tete at Buckingham Palace

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: The Queen is not given to displays of emotion, but I hear that she held a poignant final formal meeting with Theresa May this week.




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The Queen 'leaves presents for Prince George when he stays with her'

George, third in line to the throne, turns six today and is apparently favoured by her majesty, who 'goes out of her way to spend time with him.'




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The Queen's cheeky sense of humour revealed

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.




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The Queen AGREES to suspend Parliament as Boris Johnson goes to war with Remainer MPs

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.




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'Now the EU will know we really ARE serious' Boris Johnson tells ministers

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.




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Michael Owen reveals how he was 'b******ed' by the Queen at Royal Ascot

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.




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The Queen is called 'Sharon' by protection officers, royal aide claims

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.




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The Queen swaps Imperial Crown for George IV diadem at State Opening

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.




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The Crown Series Three trailer: Olivia Colman stars as The Queen

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




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Why does the Queen look so good in her mid-90s?

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.




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KENNETH ROSE: Queen sent six-page letter on the death of a beloved corgi

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




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The Queen won't wear new outfits with real fur, says palace

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.




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Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirm they'll have US Christmas

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.




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The Crown's Olivia Colman transforms into Queen Elizabeth II in time-lapse video

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.




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Prince William and Prince Harry have lost their best mediator

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




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The Queen hosts NATO reception amid Prince Andrew scandal

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.




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The Queen 'closer to Princess Anne than ever', reporter says

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.




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Kate Middleton has a 'very easy relationship' with the Queen

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.




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The Queen is hiring a £50k social media expert for Royal Family

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.




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Does Queen's Speech include a subtle nod to The Crown?

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.




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PIERS MORGAN: The Queen must FIRE Prince Harry and Meghan

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.




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The Queen AGREES to let Harry and Meghan quit the royal family

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.




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What does the Queen's statement on Harry and Meghan mean?

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.




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Inside the Megxit summit: Harry talked to the Queen alone to give her his side of the story

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.




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How much would it cost to rent royal properties like the Palace?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made it clear they want to work towards financial independence and will likely have to start paying rent for their newly renovated Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.




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Queen's aides hit a 'deadlock' as they try to finalise details of Megxit deal

Buckingham Palace was expected to release a statement 'imminently' on the terms of the couple's arrangement but the discussions have stalled with officials yet to iron out several key issues.




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The Queen wears floral scarf on visit to Norfolk pumping station

The Queen was all smiles this morning as she visited Wolferton Pumping Station on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk to mark its grand reopening - 72 years after her father opened the original site.




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CHRIS MULLIN gives rare insight into the Queen's steely mind

CHRIS MULLIN: Her Majesty signed away the life of killer Sir Richard Sharples. She remarked to the Counsellor handling it: 'Fancy appealing to me for mercy. Do you know he even shot the dog?'




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Coronavirus: The Queen wears gloves at investiture ceremony

The 93-year-old's decision to cover her hands came as the Government warned the death rate for  people infected is 'significantly ramped up' among the elderly.




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The Queen is 'heartbroken' she won't see grandson Archie grow

A source has told Us Weekly that the Queen, 93, is concerned she will miss out on seeing her youngest great-grandson grow up as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle build a new life in Canada.