The Queen

A National Express coach

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Pupils from local primary schools were invited to the tree planting ceremony.

Peterhead Prison Museum receives special tree from The Queen's Green Canopy 'Tre...

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The Queen Consort, Camilla, has revealed the Paddington Bear tributes will be donated to children’s charity Barnados

Queen Consort Camilla with Paddington Bear tributes going to new home

Buckingham Palace has released a new portrait of King Charles III with his family

Buckingham Palace release new portrait of King Charles III with family

Corgi sales soar following Queen Elizabeth’s death

UK Corgi prices double following the death of Queen Elizabeth

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Janet Christie's Mum's the Word

The Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried into The Palace of Westminster during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II in London

Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall after family march behind coffin

A photo of Queen Elizabeth II left among the flowers laid by members of the public at Balmoral (Pic: PA/Andrew Milligan)

In Pictures: Flowers at Balmoral as crowds gather for Queen’s cortege

A two-minute silence in memory of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II is observed at Wentworth after the resumption of the BMW PGA Championship. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Golf pays fitting tribute to The Queen after resumption of BMW PGA at Wentworth

Sir David enjoyed making a documentary with the late Queen

Sir David Attenborough: ‘The whole nation is bereaved’

Floral tribute locations available across Aberdeenshire following The Queen's de...

Police check a Land Rover driving into Balmoral in Scotland. Picture: AP Photo/Scott Heppell

Balmoral sheds a tear for the death of the Queen

The Queen Elizabeth welcomed Liz Truss during an audience at Balmoral on Tuesday

Queen postpones Privy Council duties after being urged by royal doctors to rest

Balmoral Castle and its 55,000 acre private estate has been a favourite bolthole for generations of royals
Pic: Getty Images

Queen’s official welcome to Balmoral to be held in private

The Balmoral Arms has become the only official five-star hotel in the area

Newly refurbished Balmoral Arms achieves AA five-star rating - just one month a...

The Queen, often said to be at her happiest in Scotland, was beaming when she attended armed forces act of loyalty parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Pic: Jane Barlow

Queen greets members of the armed forces at parade in Edinburgh

Holyrood Club dressed in 1950s clothes pose around Holyrood Palace,Edinburgh Photograph: David Cheskin

Holyrood Palace brings Jubilee jazz to Edinburgh for one night only

The Queen did not suffer from Difficult Second Comedy Routine Syndrome after inviting Paddington for tea

We thought we might not see the Queen again but she had a sweet surprise

Queen Elizabeth II attends an audience with the President of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis at Windsor Castle on April 28th 2022 in Windsor. Photo: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

What are 'episodic mobility issues'?

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Kent watch from the balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Queen appears on Buckingham Palace balcony as Jubilee celebrations begin

Six royal tipples to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The weirdest memorabilia released to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The weirdest memorabilia released to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

A screen in Piccadilly Circus as it displays a 7 day countdown to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Queen visits Scottish retreat in Balmoral ahead of Jubilee celebrations

Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth at Balmoral in 1939

Unseen footage reveals personal glimpses into the life of the Queen

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The Queen returns to Buckingham Palace after attending the State Opening of Parliament in 2010. The Queen's famous Diamond Diadem and jewels from the monarch's collection are to go on show at royal residences to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

Queen's diamond diadem and jewellery going on show

The Queen reads her speech at the House of Lords, in Westminster, in London, in November 2007

Queen to miss State Opening of Parliament for first time in 59 years

The Queen during a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse h in 2019 (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Queen will miss Edinburgh royal garden party at Palace of Holyroodhouse

Royal insiders say the Queen is in 'good spirits' but is struggling with her mobility.

The Queen will mark her 96th birthday quietly at her Norfolk estate

The Queen is still frail after suffering with Covid-19.

Easter Sunday: The Queen is expected to miss service at Windsor

The Queen appears on a screen via videolink, during a virtual audience to receive Professor Piotr Wilczek, Ambassador of Poland, at Buckingham Palace.

Queen holds two Windsor Castle virtual audiences with diplomats

The Queen last missed a Commonwealth Day service – other than when it was not able to take place during the pandemic – nine years ago.

Queen to miss Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey

Queen Elizabeth receives Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during an audience at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Queen on the road to recovery as welcome Canada's PM to Windsor Castle

Ian Blackford says the Queen would remain head of state in an independent Scotland

Queen would remain head of state in an independent Scotland – Ian Blackford

The 95-year-old Queen is suffering from Covid-19.

The Queen postpones virtual audiences in the wake of her Covid diagnosis

The Queen has cancelled planned engagements today as she continues to suffer from mild cold-like symptoms

Queen cancels virtual engagements as she continues to suffer from mild Covid

Despite catching Covid, the Queen is working on.

Just another working week for the Queen despite catching Covid

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth.

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The Queen normally has a pre-Christmas lunch with her extended family.

Covid UK: Queen cancels traditional pre-Christmas lunch with family

Peter Kay has beaten Brian Blessed and The Queen... as the nation's dream bingo ...

Queen Elizabeth II receives General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence Staff, during an audience in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Queen back at work for first engagement since missing Remembrance Sunday service

The Queen will not attend Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday service at Whitehall - her...

‘We need to act for our children’s children’: what The Queen told COP26 summit

The Queen delivered her message via a remote link

COP26: Queen urges world leaders to work together to tackle climate change

Queen Elizabeth II appears on a screen via videolink from Windsor Castle, where she is in residence, during a virtual audience at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen holds audiences a week after she was told to rest

Queen misses church a week ahead of Cop26 duties

Queen misses church a week ahead of Cop26 duties

The Queen was seen by specialists at the private King Edward VII’s Hospital in central London.

The Queen spent night in hospital for preliminary medical checks

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced he will attend COP26, after facing criticism over suggestions that he may miss the Glasgow climate summit.

Scott Morrision confirms attendance at COP26

The Queen has appeared to suggest she is “irritated” by the lack of action in tackling the climate crisis (Getty Images)

Queen 'irritated’ by lack of action on climate crisis - what she said

Queen Elizabeth II's remarks emerged in clips of a conversation filmed on a phone camera during a trip to Cardiff for the opening of the Welsh Senedd.

COP26: Queen ‘irritated’ by lack of action on climate crisis

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family will attend Cop26 events in Glasgow (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Commonwealth Games Federation / Birmingham 2022 ).

Royal Family to attend events at Cop26 in Glasgow

The Queen arrives for the opening of the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament.

Queen calls on MSPs to create 'better healthier future' by tackling climate chan...

Emma Raducanu celebrates with the US Open trophy following her victory over Leylah Fernandez at Flushing Meadows. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Raducanu receives message from The Queen after historic US Open triumph

Queen cancels military event appearance as bad weather likely to disrupt travel

Queen cancels military event appearance as bad weather likely to disrupt travel

Queen Elizabeth II at the gates at Balmoral, as she takes up summer residence at the castle.

Covid scare for Queen as worker at Balmoral tests positive

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The first deals struck by the UK post-Brexit will come into force on Wednesday. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

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A little plaque details the origins of the frame, which was made from the wood of the HMS Challenger mast. PIC: NMS.

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