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.

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.

The Queen, 93, welcomed the new Prime Minister to Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon, shortly after accepting Theresa May's resignation. But it was her bag that drew attention.

A royal expert has claimed that the Queen will take Meghan under her wing when she celebrates her 38th birthday at Balmoral Castle on the 4th August.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

#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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Duke of Cambridge put on a brave face as he stepped in for the Queen at an investiture ceremony this afternoon, beaming beamed as he signed 'congratulations' and gave an MBE to Alex Duguid.

PATRICK JEPHSON: Three little letters. H. R. H. Their absence as a prefix to Duke and Duchess will pass unnoticed in most of the world, but be in no doubt: To Harry personally, they will sting.

In a fresh twist to the row over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seeking 'financial independence', Peter Phillips appears in two adverts for a state-owned dairy firm.

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.

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.

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.

Buckingham Palace announced that the 93-year-old head of state will decamp to the Berkshire royal residence on Thursday - a week earlier than she usually does for Easter Court.

Officials at Buckingham Palace revealed this afternoon that a 'number of other options are being considered, in line with relevant guidance' ahead of the event on June 13.

The Queen has recorded a special televised broadcast about the coronavirus outbreak from Windsor Castle, which will air this Sunday at 8pm.

Janusz Samonek, 37, has been charged with affray and possession of a bladed article. Video caught a man brandishing a knife as he walked through a Tesco store in Leicester.

Anna Burns, 33, can only enter the Tesco Metro in Swindon town centre. She appeared in court yesterday where she was set to be sentenced for thefts from stores including Mothercare and Boots.

Adrian Pearson, 48, smashed bottles, abused staff, attacked a taxi driver and hit a police officer during an alcohol-fuelled rampage in Chester-le-Street but was only given a suspended sentence.

Sales at the UK retail giant's clothing and homeware section slumped by over 5 per cent in the past six months, prompting a shake-up at the top of the management.

The National Food Crime Unit has launched a probe into the supermarket giant's own-brand version of the sugary snack. The unit was launched in 2014 following the horsemeat scandal.

RBS and Santander had the most glitches - each suffering 18 - according to consumer group Which? Next came Barclays (17), Tesco Bank (16) and First Direct (15).

Own-label wines from British retailers Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons all took home gold awards in the International Wine Challenge.

Gaynor Marshall, 45, looked lost for words when partner Mike Ogden serenades her with a Stone Roses song before proposing in front of the Tesco store in Warrington where she works.

Several customers suffered cuts when the man, said to be in his 80s, smashed into the window of the in-store cafe at Tesco in Princess Alice Drive retail park, just before 11am on Saturday.

The desperate plea from inmates of Shanghai's Qingpu prison says they are forced to work against their will. It was found by Florence Widdicombe, from Tooting in south London.

DOMINIC LAWSON: Florence Widdicombe opened a pack of Tesco charity Christmas cards and found on one a note from a prisoner in China declaring that he had been forced to do this work.

The man, named only as Antoine, who got out the prison two months ago, heard one of his notes had been found by Florence Widdicombe in London (pictured) after he returned home to Nigeria.

Half wheels of Stilton are now 50% reduced in Tesco at £1.50, while you can even get your hands on a whole cheeseboard with five varieties for £1.75.