All news on the topic: Queen

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Royal wedding as Lady Marina Windsor marries Nico Macauley in North Yorkshire ceremony
The second royal wedding of the year has taken place - with Lady Marina Windsor tying the knot with account executive Nico Macauley in a charming church ceremony.
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Andrew’s trade envoy appointment now at centre of widening Epstein-linked investigation
The late Queen was ’very keen’ for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be the UK’s trade envoy, according to documents that reveal the former duke demanded trips to ’more sophisticated countries’ and the ballet.
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Crime, closures and decline leave Newport’s £117m mall on brink of collapse
One of Britain’s newest cities is at risk of becoming an abandoned ruin as major brands exit due to antisocial behavior and economic decline.
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Royals serve classic British afternoon tea to 650 guests on US state visit
The King and Queen attended a celeb-packed garden party on the first day of their State Visit, with the guests served a very British menu.
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Aristocrats gone, but House of Lords remains unaccountable and out of touch
The decisive expulsion of hereditary peers from the House of Lords may have eliminated a glaring anachronism, but it can hardly be called a triumph of democracy.
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New Māori queen delivers first speech, urges unity and a ‘new path’
It was the moment thousands had waited a year to see: New Zealand’s new Māori Queen speaking to her people for the first time since being crowned. As a light rain fell, Nga wai hono i te po, the 28-year-old monarch, urged Māori to come together and “walk a new path”.
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Queen superfan gobsmacked after spotting Freddie Mercury posed in teaspoon
Superfan Nancy DeTrana couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the silhouette of legendary rock singer Freddie Mercury in a teaspoon - and now wants to share her discovery with the world
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Top baby names of 2023 listed – and the royals have helped one in particular
There's a royal theme to the most popular baby names in 2023, with Charles and Charlotte booming in popularity, while Elizabeth dropped off the list after a successful run
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Freddie Mercury's heartbreaking final note for close pal Elton John
Elton John was one of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's closest friends and was one of the few people allowed to see the iconic singer in the days leading up to this death
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Reason Princess Eugenie wore two wedding dresses and decided to ditch veil
Princess Eugenie tied the knot with Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Castle in October 2018 - we explore the key details behind her outfit choice including the subtle hints
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Dazzling Madonna returns to stage with banger after banger - set list in full
Head of Showbiz Tom Bryant gives a five-star review of the opening London night of Madonna's delayed world tour as the star made an all-action return after cheating death earlier this year
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Intruder who tried to kill Queen with crossbow writes 'ashamed' apology letter
Star Wars fan Jaswant Singh Chail was dressed as the 'Sith' character and told police "I'm here to kill the Queen". He was arrested with a crossbow, loaded with a bolt and the safety catch off
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Windsor crossbow 'assassin' thought he was on mission to kill Queen - latest
Jaswant Singh Chail is facing sentencing for treason over his attempt to kill the late Queen. He was arrested in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day 2021
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Queen rule out performing live with Freddie Mercury ABBA-style hologram
Brian May admits the band had 'very seriously' considered the idea but felt it went about one of their favourite parts of being in a band
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Charles scraps tradition with new plan to mark anniversary of Queen's death
Former royal butler Grant Harrold has claimed King Charles will ditch his annual trip to the Castle of Mey in Caithness so he can pay an 'emotional' visit to Balmoral
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Queen's telling remark to Prince Philip at William and Kate's wedding
Millions tuned in to watch Prince William marry Kate at Westminster Abbey 12 years ago, and it wasn't just royal well-wishers who were left overjoyed by the big day - apparently the late Queen was too
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BGT viewers think they have worked out the real identity of CGI cat Noodle
Britain's Got Talent viewers were baffled when a singing CGI cat called Noodle took to the stage last night - but there is speculation the voice could belong to a famous star
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Late Queen's decision over disgraced Andrew was 'final act of self-sacrifice'
Queen Elizabeth II has close relationship with her third eldest child, Prince Andrew, but made a decision to 'put the nation first'
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Foo Fighters announce poignant first album since death of drummer Taylor Hawkins
Legendary rock band Foo Fighters have announced they will be releasing their first album since the shock death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year
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Fergie opens up on promise she made to the late Queen before she died
Sarah Ferguson has told how she still misses the late Queen, describing her as an "incredible head of state" and an "incredible friend" whose door "always remained open"
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King Charles reflects on 'profound loss' of Queen in emotional speech
King Charles III received the ancient group known as the Privileged Bodies - which has met during milestones for monarchs since the 1700s - earlier today and spoke of his mother
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Harry spent time with Queen after she died - and was happy she'd 'finished life'
Prince Harry arrived at Balmoral to visit the Queen where he was met by his aunt Princess Anne who greeted him and asked whether he wanted to spend some time with his grandmother alone