Elizabeth II

She was a young woman of 26 with the world’s expectations on her shoulders but on June 2, 1953, Princess Elizabeth had something much heavier weighing her down: a robe so weighty she needed the help of six ladies just to walk. It was the day of her coronation and she was wearing the Robe […]

Queen Elizabeth showed off not one but two of her most spectacular crowns at the State Opening of Parliament in London yesterday. The 87-year-old monarch arrived by carriage in the stunning George VI State Diadem, which is studded with 1333 diamonds and 169 pearls. Once she arrived at the Houses of Parliaments, she changed into […]

Queen Elizabeth will hand over some of her most important duties to her son Prince Charles because of her advancing age. The 87-year-old monarch yesterday announced she will not attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) meeting in Sir Lanka in November, the first time she has missed the biennial event since 1973. Charles, 64, […]

A new portrait of Queen Elizabeth has been branded a “hideous cartoon” by art critics. The expressionist-style painting by Daniel Llywelyn Hall — who at 32 is the youngest person ever to paint the Queen — was unveiled at the Millennium Stadium in Wales yesterday. It has been widely condemned by critics, with Steve Beauchamp […]

The Queen and Prince Philip were among 2300 guests who gathered in St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday for the funeral of Britain’s first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Two of the most powerful women in history, Queen Elizabeth II and Baroness Thatcher didn’t always get along — the Queen very witty in private and Thatcher […]

Adorable home videos of Prince Charles early life have been released, and they were produced by the Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, herself. Guests at a reception for the British Film industry were treated to the film ‘Prince Charles at home’ showcasing the adorable young royal, and the production skills of his film enthusiast mother. The […]

Royals and public transport haven’t always gone hand in hand, but the Duchess of Cambridge, accompanied by the Queen and Prince Philip were all smiles as they visited Baker Street station for the Underground’s 150th anniversary. She’s not likely to be taking the Tube at almost six months pregnant, or at any time in the […]

Queen Elizabeth grinned broadly as she left hospital yesterday, one day earlier than expected. The 86-year-old monarch walked unaided out of London’s King Edward VII Hospital at 2.45pm yesterday afternoon, less than 24 hours after she was admitted. Dressed in a smart red wool coat, a pearl necklace and large diamond brooch, the Queen looked […]

Queen Elizabeth has been forced to cancel all her appointments as she battles a stomach virus in hospital. The 86-year-old monarch was struck down with suspected norovirus — a vomiting bug — last week. She insisted no fuss was made and spent the weekend resting at Windsor Castle, but her illness worsened on Sunday and […]

Queen Elizabeth has topped a list of Britain’s most powerful women while her granddaughter-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge failed to make the top 100. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given her position as head of state, the Queen came in at number one on “power list” but Kate, who can sell out whole collections of clothing in seconds, […]

It’s the headline Prince Charles has been dreaming of — but unfortunately for him, it refers to another long-serving European queen and her ageing heir. Dutch Queen Beatrix, who turns 75 on Thursday, announced she was abdicating the throne in favour of her 45-year-old son Prince Willem-Alexander in a TV broadcast last night. Related: Impatient […]

What do you buy the woman who has everything on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee? An elephant, a baby llama, a piece of land in Antarctica and a dog bed in the shape of a crown. These bizarre items are just some of the thousands of gifts received by Queen Elizabeth in 2012. Related: […]

Queen Elizabeth generally shies away from ostentatious shows of wealth, but she couldn’t help grinning as she inspected her gold bullion reserves yesterday. The monarch and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Bank of England’s underground vault, which contains gold bars worth an estimated $240 billion. Though the fortune does not personally belong […]

The British royals have again proved they are a modern family with the Queen’s annual Christmas message to be broadcast for the first time in 3D. The monarch will cap off her Diamond Jubilee year with an address reflecting on the year’s celebrations and the Olympic Games, and viewers with a 3D TV set and […]

Prince William and Kate only announced their pregnancy a few hours ago, but speculation about what they will name their new arrival is already rife. Elizabeth — the name of William’s grandmother the Queen — is the current bookies favourite, with British betting agency Ladbrokes offering 8/1 odds the baby will share the monarch’s moniker. […]

Prince William and Catherine have only just announced their pregnancy in its early stages, but speculation over the name and sex of the baby already has the rumour mill churning. Confirmed: Kate Middleton is pregnant The baby will be born third in line to the throne, thanks to laws changed last year in Britain, and […]

Prince Philip accidentally flashed his crown jewels in July, Kate’s bikini top fell off in September and Harry’s clothes abandoned him completely in Las Vegas, but Queen Elizabeth has never had a wardrobe malfunction in her 60 years in the spotlight. Come rain, hail or gusty winds, the 86-year-old monarch never looks anything less than […]

Andy Warhol once said “I want to be as famous as the Queen of England,” but he may never have imagined he would count Her Majesty among his customers. Queen Elizabeth II is known to be a lover of the arts, though her taste is usually more classic than Pop art. She’s made an exception, […]

In this month’s magazine we introduce the new breed of young royals shaping the monarchy, devoting our cover to one of the royal family’s newest additions, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. But The Weekly has been monitoring the royals for decades. From Queen Elizabeth’s first cover at only 11 years old in the days of illustration […]

Prince Harry’s bodyguards were too busy “enjoying the party” to stop girls taking naked photos of the royal. The taxpayer funded Scotland Yard protection officers who accompanied the 27-year-old Prince to Las Vegas “acted like amateurs who were asleep at the wheel” a source has said. Related: Should Harry be stripped of his royal title? […]

Prince Harry’s naked photo scandal has led to calls for him to be stripped of his royal title — something experts claim Harry himself would dearly love. Harry, 27, has always been something of a royal rebel, but seemed to have finally grown up in recent months. He was a picture of composure at the […]

Prince Harry is reportedly dreading his showdown with the Queen over his naked photo scandal, and now it appears his brother William will be next in line to lecture the royal rebel. Royal aides informed William of his brother’s latest indiscretion over breakfast this morning. While William has steadfastly supported Harry throughout his previous brushes […]

Just days after he was praised for his behaviour at the Olympics, Prince Harry has plunged the royal family into the biggest scandal since Sarah Ferguson’s infamous toe-sucking incident — so how will the Queen punish him? Images of the 27-year-old royal partying naked with at least one nude woman were published on gossip website […]

The Duke of Edinburgh was rushed to hospital yesterday after his recent bladder infection returned. An ambulance took Philip, 91, from Balmoral to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, a distance of 80km. In pictures: Prince Philip’s best gaffes Doctors there confirmed the Duke was suffering from a recurrence of the bladder infection which saw him hospitalised during […]

Most military men would be terrified at the prospect of a royal inspection, but Flight Lieutenant Wales – aka Prince William – was thrilled to welcome his father to his workplace. Prince Charles flew to the remote Welsh island of Anglesey yesterday to visit his eldest son at work at RAF Valley. William was delighted […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has been portrayed as a workshy gold-digger in a bizarre video promoting Chinese tourism. The two-minute clip — which stars lookalikes playing Catherine, Prince William and the Queen — has caused outrage in the UK for its unashamed mockery of the royal family. The Queen is lampooned as a doddery, forgetful […]

Queen Elizabeth II has another reason to smile this year – her annual income will increase 20 percent to $56 million thanks to her property portfolio. The Crown Estate posted a record profit of $377 million in the past 12 months, largely due to increased demand for its premium retail properties on London’s Regent Street. […]

The Duchess of Cambridge’s style is copied by millions of women worldwide so perhaps it was only a matter of time before Camilla and Sophie followed suit. The Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex turned up the annual Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle yesterday wearing pastel outfits that perfectly coordinated […]

They were noticeably absent from the official Diamond Jubilee celebrations, but the extended royal family was out in force on the weekend celebrating the annual Trooping of the Colour parade. The balcony at Buckingham Palace groaned under the weight of nearly 40 royals, including the Queen, Prince Philip, Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine and Harry. The […]

She was born a “commoner” but the Duchess of Cambridge will one day be Queen – and Elizabeth II seems keen to ensure she is fully prepared for the role. The 86-year-old monarch has taken Catherine under her wing in recent months, allowing her new granddaughter-in-law to accompany her on many of her most important […]

Queen Elizabeth II has spent 60 years putting duty above all else and last night was no exception, with the monarch cheerfully attending a pop concert to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee despite Prince Philip being taken to hospital just hours earlier. The queen arrived at 9pm, and was met with deafening applause from the 500,000-strong […]

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in spectacular style yesterday, leading a flotilla of more than 1000 boats down the River Thames. The 86-year-old monarch was joined by senior royals including Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William and his wife Catherine and Prince Harry on the royal barge. Wet weather didn’t stop an […]

Buried up to their necks in sand while the family dog looks on, Charles and Anne look like any other children on holiday — but the dog is a royal corgi and they are second and third in line to the throne. Some 50 years later, Prince Charles has released clips from his favourite home […]

Prince Charles has released a range of tacky souvenirs to celebrate his mother’s Diamond Jubilee, including a stuffed corgi which costs almost $100. Charles is selling the items through the website of his family estate Highgrove House. Souvenirs on offer include a $280 teddy bear, a $150 cushion, a $35 pair of baby booties and […]

Prince Charles is more popular than his son Prince William for the first time in a decade, a new poll has revealed. Public pressure has been mounting for the crown to skip Charles and go straight to William, 30, in the event of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. But Charles, 63, has seen a surge in […]

Prince Harry is famous for his dance moves, but he’s never shown any other type of musical talent — until now. The 27-year-old royal has made his recording debut, playing tambourine on the Official Diamond Jubilee song Sing. Harry seems bewildered by his musical instrument in the film clip to the song, but plays along […]

Queen Elizabeth has named her newest litter of puppies after characters from Harry Potter. The 86-year-old monarch — an avid dog lover — has paid tribute to JK Rowling by naming a whole litter of Labrador puppies after the author’s popular children’s book series. One pup in the litter is called “Gryffindor” after one of […]

Queen Elizabeth pays people to wear in her new shoes, her stylist has revealed. Stewart Parvin, who has been designing dresses for the queen for 11 years, has revealed some of her style secrets in an interview with the UK’s Sunday Times. While it seems almost Dickensian to force your servants to get blisters so […]

This year is all about Queen Elizabeth, but the younger generation of royals couldn’t help but steal the spotlight last week. Despite being among the lowest-ranking people in the room, William, Catherine and Harry stood out from the crowd at a special Diamond Jubilee luncheon at Windsor Castle. The Duchess of Cambridge looked particularly lovely, […]

Queen Elizabeth might seem like a sweet old lady, but Prince William says his childhood taught him one thing: you don’t “mess with” the 86-year-old monarch. William, 29, has given a rare television interview to celebrate his grandmother’s Diamond Jubilee. Related: William traumatised by ‘Rottweiler’ Camilla In a preview clip, William is captured talking about […]

Madame Tussauds has a history of being kind to the royal family – the most recent waxwork of Prince William sports a suspiciously full head of hair – but it appears the queen has been given the opposite treatment. The new $230,000 wax figure of Her Majesty has perfectly captured the monarch’s silver hair and […]

The Duchess of Cambridge might be able to make people buy dresses, but only Queen Elizabeth could sell an entire shipment of $380 teapots in seconds. The ornate teapots were the fastest-selling of the 26 special souvenirs released to mark the queen’s Diamond Jubilee, alongside a $380 bowl and a $145 plate. The most expensive […]

Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall and Crown Princess Mary were in fits of laughter playing with guns in Denmark yesterday – but they aren’t the only royals who enjoy being armed. The entire British royal family spends two weeks each year shooting pheasants, Queen Elizabeth wields a ceremonial sword every other week and Harry has […]

Queen Elizabeth is usually well-versed in matters of etiquette, but she didn’t seem to mind showing up uninvited to a stranger’s wedding on Friday. The 85-year-old monarch was visiting Manchester Town Hall when she was told that local couple John and Frances Canning had just exchanged vows inside. Related: William and Kate’s romantic ski break […]

Prince Charles is not known for his charm, but he turned it on for Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary yesterday. Charles, 63, stared into Mary’s eyes as he slowly smooched her right hand, leaving the princess looking more than a little uncomfortable. Hand kissing is a royal tradition that goes back centuries, but Charles is one […]

Kate Middleton made her first public speech yesterday but it was her outfit that made the headlines. Instead of buying a new dress for the momentous occasion, the Duchess of Cambridge donned a blue Reiss frock last seen on her 57-year-old mother Carole in 2010. Kate, 30, is famous for recycling her favourite outfits, and […]

She was just 26 years old, mourning the death of her father and about to be crowned Queen of England, but in this previously unseen portrait, Elizabeth II exudes calm and dignity. The image is one of 35 official photos taken in March 1952 by Kenneth Clayton. Clayton was allowed to keep the snaps as […]

They were bitter love rivals for two decades so it’s not hard to imagine how Princess Diana would feel about Camilla wearing her favourite jewels. The Duchess of Cornwall wore Diana’s beloved diamond and emerald brooch to the races in Cheltenham yesterday. The Queen Mother gave Diana the brooch when she married Prince Charles in […]

He’s known as the party prince so Harry must have been thrilled when he discovered he would be touring the rum-soaked Caribbean this year. Harry, 27, has visited Belize, the Bahamas and Jamaica on behalf of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. As well as official duties, Harry has found […]

The prospect of a day alone with the in-laws leaves most women in a cold sweat, but Kate Middleton didn’t seem to mind spending a day with her royal relations. The Duchess of Cambridge went out for tea with her grandmother-in-law Queen Elizabeth and mother-in-law Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. The royal trio visited London’s […]

We were hoping for William and Kate, but the palace has confirmed Prince Charles and Camilla will visit Australia next year as part of the queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. To mark Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne, members of the royal family will visit every realm, Commonwealth Country, Crown Dependency and British Overseas Territory. […]

In one short year, Kate Middleton has become a fashion phenomenon. From the moment Kate announced her engagement to Prince William in November 2010, every item of clothing she wears sells out in stores worldwide within seconds. From red carpet glamour to garden party chic, the Duchess of Cambridge has the perfect dress for every […]

Camilla Parker Bowles might not be everyone’s favourite royal, but Kate Middleton made her affection for William’s step-mother clear yesterday. The Duchess of the Cambridge joined the Duchess of Cornwall at London’s Cenotaph for the country’s Remembrance Day ceremony. Kate and Camilla — both dressed in sombre black — made their affection for each other […]

Queen Elizabeth looked every bit the monarch tonight, dusting off one of her most impressive crowns for a banquet in Perth. The 85-year-old monarch donned an impressive diamond and aquamarine crown to attend the Queen’s Banquet to celebrate the start of the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. In pictures: Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Australia […]

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A royal assassination attempt, an embarrassing afternoon for Prince Charles and a conversation with the queen about airplane food— it’s all just another day on the job for The Daily Mail’s royal correspondent Richard Shears. It’s downtown Dunedin in 1981 and royal correspondent Richard Shears is in the crowd of well-wishers waiting to welcome Queen […]

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip might be two of the world’s most famous people, but today they showed they are just like any other old married couple. The royals were in Brisbane’s South Bank region to open a new storm water storage facility. The queen rose to make a short speech, praising Queenslanders for their […]

When Arthur ‘Bushy’ Pembroke met a young Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in 1953, he was so overwhelmed by her beauty he wrote home to his fianc&eacutee in Australia, giddy with admiration for the royal. Yesterday, Colonel Pembroke and Her Majesty, 85, came face-to-face once again, and the war veteran says she was just as […]

Queen Elizabeth has a reputation for being frugal and she lived up to it today, recycling a favourite outfit to wear to church on the fourth day of her Australian tour. The thrifty 85-year-old monarch attended a special service at St John’s Anglican Church in Canberra wearing the same primrose yellow dress and coat she […]

Prince Philip might be 90 years old but his famous sense of humour is as sharp as ever, as he proved at a function in Canberra last night. The Duke of Edinburgh addressed a group of Commonwealth Study Conferences alumni at Government House. Philip founded the conferences more than 50 years ago and they quickly […]

When Queen Elizabeth arrived at St John’s Anglican Church in Canberra this morning the crowd erupted into cheers of ‘God save the queen’. In a country populated by people who usually only scream chants if they contain the words ‘Aussie’ and ‘Oi’ this behaviour was remarkable. But from the moment the Elizabeth and Prince Philip […]

Queen Elizabeth started the second day of her Australian tour with not one, but two, awkward bows from Julia Gillard. The monarch spent the morning in meetings with the prime minister, and, later, Opposition leader Tony Abbott. Gillard was the first to be received at Government House, greeting the queen with bows and a handshake […]

Queen Elizabeth gave a rousing address at Parliament House this evening, praising Australian’s bravery, generosity and fortitude. The 85-year-old monarch was the picture of poise as she delivered her only public address during her stay in Canberra. In pictures: Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Australia She began by expressing her joy at being back on Australian […]

As a queen, Elizabeth II is not used to looking up to anyone — but she had to crane her neck tonight when she came face-to-face with a 7ft female basketball player The 5ft 4in monarch was visibly delighted when she bumped into Australian Opals forward Elizabeth Cambage, 20, at an official reception at Parliament […]

Queen Elizabeth beamed throughout her visit to Floriade today, and the Duke of Edinburgh seemed heartily amused with the first official engagement of the couple’s 16th Australian tour. The 85-year-old monarch and her 90-year-old husband took a barge from Government House to the annual Canberra flower show. In pictures: Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Australia After […]

The Queen has touched down in Canberra for her 16th visit to Australia. Looking immaculate after an 18 hour flight, the 85 year old monarch wore a powder blue coat and matching hat. In Pictures: Royal visits to Australia She stepped off her jet arm-in-arm with husband Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and was […]

Hundreds of people turned out to farewell Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip today as they boarded their plane to return to the UK. It was the royal couple’s 16th visit to Australia, and they kept extremely busy, visiting Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth during their 10 day stay. The queen and duke have been extremely […]

In recent years, the cover of The Australian Women’s Weekly has been the territory of beautiful and glamorous celebrities – but in the 1970s puppies, kittens, Kermit the Frog and even a bizarre-looking robot were cover stars. The National Library of Australia recently digitised the first 50 years of The Weekly, and entire issues from […]

Zara Phillips married Mike Tindall in an elegant ceremony in Edinburgh’s Canongate Kirk yesterday. Zara, 30, wore a full-length ivory silk gown designed by Queen Elizabeth’s favourite couturier Stewart Parvin. She accessorised the outfit with a silk tulle veil, Jimmy Choo shoes and a diamond tiara borrowed from her mother. Mike, the English rugby captain, […]

US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were not invited to the royal wedding, but that didn’t stop them from purchasing a gift for the couple. The Obamas met the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace yesterday, and revealed their present: six Apple MacBook computers they were donating to one of […]

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Queen Elizabeth will celebrate her 85th birthday today. The British monarch is expected to mark the occasion privately, as public celebrations for her birthday are held annually on a Saturday in June. Londoners will be reminded of her actual birthday however, when several guns are sounded at midday. A 41-gun salute will be given in […]

For 78 years, The Weekly has been the trusted source of all royal goings-on for generations of Australian women. From the marriage of Princess Elizabeth II to her dashing Greek-Danish Prince Philip in 1947 to Charles and Diana, Andrew and Fergie and most recently, Edward and Sophie, The Weekly has always been on hand to […]

Prince William and Kate Middleton stunned the world last December when their official engagement pictures showed them – shock – looking affectionate. The images, shot by renowned photographer Mario Testino, show the young couple cuddling and grinning and have been praised as some of the most relaxed and intimate royal images ever taken. To put […]