Queen Elizabeth news: Her Majesty leads Garter service & stunned fans all say same thing
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THE Queen was pictured ahead of the Garter ceremony today and fans were so impressed with her appearance despite 'ongoing mobility issues'.
While Her Majesty kept out of the public eye, she stunned onlookers with her appearance in a photo taken before the ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
The Queen was absent from the public celebration of the Order of the Garter, as more than 4,500 spectators flocked into Windsor, Berkshire, to join traditional festivities that date back to the 1300s.
When a photo of the Queen posing alongside her son, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla was released, fans were stunned by how "beautiful" she looked.
Fans loved her silver outfit, saying how "wonderful" and "lovely" she looked as her matching outfit glimmered.
Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "She looks stunning today!"
Another said: "Love her silver heels."
A third added: "Oh my HM looks beautiful!"
Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, was made Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter.
The honour the Queen appointed Camilla is rarely given and mainly only to those who are the monarch's spouse.
It comes after the Queen also told the public that when Prince Charles becomes King, Camilla will be appointed as Consort.
Read our Royal Family blog below for the latest updates...
PM in row with Prince Charles over Rwanda
Boris Johnson has backpedalled in a row with Prince Charles over the Rwanda migrant scheme. The Prime Minister has now said he has "nothing but respect and admiration" for the Prince of Wales.
The scheme will see asylum seekers deported to Rwanda for processing - and has been reportedly slammed as 'appalling' by the future king.
Earlier this week, when Mr Johnson was asked whether he thinks the Prince of Wales was "wrong" to make the comments, he responded: "What I don't think we should support is continued activity by criminal gangs."
Mr Johnson added: I do think that it's the job of Government to stop people breaking the law and to support people who are doing the right thing; that's what we are doing."
Meghan & Harry caught in Netflix 'mess'
A royal expert has claimed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Netflix plans were dismantled during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. This is when palace aides stopped them from taking photos with the Monarch.
Speaking to TODAY, Russell Myers claimed: "The Queen did get to meet her great-granddaughter Lilibet. There was no official photography being placed but the reports were that Harry and Meghan did want their friend Misan Harriman to come and have a picture with the Queen.
"Of course that would have been a nice family moment but the palace were absolutely adamant that it couldn't take place.
"You can't blame them because Harry and Meghan are still rumoured to be doing this fly on the wall documentary with Netflix. It's all getting quite messy."
Prince Harry and Meghan were hoping to make amends with Prince Charles during their Jubilee visit
Christopher Anderson told Royally US that the two hoped to patch things up with Prince Charles, but failed.
He claims a “curtain went down” during a reported private meeting and the rift has been exacerbated further.
Anderson said: “One of the things I think is so sad about this is Diana, where she alive today, would be heartbroken by this.”
The journalist also believes that she would have wanted Harry to move to California and “make his own life.
Princess Royal looked very regal as she attended the Garter ceremony yesterday
Princess Anne joined the most senior Royal event of the year, and arrived in a horse drawn carriage.
She wore the traditional mantle of dark blue velvet lined with white satin and is supplied by the royal robe makers, Ede and Ravenscroft.
It has been worn since the 15th century, with a Tudor bonnet with a plume of white ostrich feather.
Princess Anne became a Lady Companion in 1994.
Order of the Garter: Duchess of Cornwall appointed Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has been granted the highest order by the Queen yesterday at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
More than 4,500 people went to catch a glimpse of the Royals for the most esteemed procession at Windsor.
The Queen didn’t participate in the procession but did attend lunch and the investiture ceremony.
This most prestigious event is one of the oldest ceremonies undertaken by the Royal family since its inception in the 1300s by Edward III in 1348.
Queen Elizabeth is the second longest reigning monarch ever
She is closely behind Louis XIV of France who was king for 72 years.
However, Louis XIV was only four years old when he became king.
The “Sun King” he was known as a leader in arts and sciences during the 17th century.
Queen Elizabeth will overtake him in 2024.
Prince Andrew BANNED from Order of the Garter
The Queen’s third eldest son was speculated to appear at yesterday’s traditional event, amid talks of having his duties reinstated.
He was kept out of the way “for his own good” and was thought to have even challenged the ban on his appearance.
The statement that he would not be attending was released earlier today, with the Royal’s saying it was a “family decision.”
Former Prime Minister draped in finery as he was spotted leaving St George’s Chapel
He was accompanied by his wife Cherie, as they were all smiles while departing from the Order of the Garter.
The former labour PM was appointed as part of the Queen’s highest chivalry order.
Blair is now a knight at the Queen’s very own digression.
He looked very pleased as the ceremony concluded, as wife Cherie beamed over at him.
Some Brits were not happy about the Queen’s decision to award Blair with such a high regard, and protested outside Windsor Castle. This didn’t seem to dampen his day.
Kate & William making their new residence ‘special to them’
A friend of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge says the royal couple are planning to make their new residence “so special to them” when their children grow up.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been tipped to get a new home in Windsor Castle over the summer.
Their children would therefore schools in Berkshire.
A close friend claimed relocating to Windsor would provide their children more freedom.
The friend told the Sunday Times: “The reality is they are quite confined in what they can do in London.
“The kids can’t go into the park and kick a football with friends.
Their plan is to be there for the next ten to 15 years and then move to Anmer, which is so special to them.”
Prince William threatened to quit yesterday’s Garter ceremony if Prince Andrew turned up
The “family decision” was made to prevent Prince Andrew from attending the prestigious ceremony.
While he was spotted driving to Windsor Castle, he did not appear at the event.
The Evening Standard reported William was “alarmed” that Andrew would attend, and threatened to pull out if his estranged uncle turned up.
Brits snapped mocking Queen’s decision to give Tony Blair the highest order
A protester has been pictured criticising the former Labour PM just outside Windsor Castle yesterday
The Queen has chosen Tony Blair to receive a highest order at the Garter ceremony in Windsor.
Not everyone is impressed, with Brits brandishing Blair a war criminal.
During his time as Prime Minister in the 2000s, he sent British military out to war five times.
This included Iraq in both 1998 and 2003, Kosovo in 1999, Sierra Leone in 2000 and Afghanistan in 2001.
Where the Queen’s nickname ‘Lilibet’ comes from
The Queen’s grandparents picked up the name after she struggled to pronounce Elizabeth when the Queen was a little girl.
Her father, George VI once said: “Lilibet is my pride, Margaret is my joy,” about his beloved daughters.
She was often referred to as Lilibet by her late husband Prince Philip, and even wrote a note to him at his funeral last year and signed off with her nickname.
Prince Harry and Meghan were hoping to make amends with Prince Charles during their Jubilee visit
Christopher Anderson told Royally US that the two hoped to patch things up with Prince Charles, but failed.
He claims a “curtain went down” during a reported private meeting and the rift has been exacerbated further.
Anderson said: “One of the things I think is so sad about this is Diana, where she alive today, would be heartbroken by this.”
The journalist also believes that she would have wanted Harry to move to California and “make his own life.”
Camilla's daughter takes a trip with Kate, Duchess of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall's proud children Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes looked on as their mother became Lady Companion.
Laura joined Kate in today's festivities, although usually she keeps away from the public eye.
She hopped in the carriage carrying Kate and her mother for the ceremony earlier today.
Princess Royal looking very regal as she attends the Garter ceremony
Princess Anne joined the most senior Royal event of the year, and arrived in a horse drawn carriage.
She wears the traditional mantle of dark blue velvet lined with white satin and is supplied by the royal robe makers, Ede and Ravenscroft.
It has been worn since the 15th century, with a Tudor bonnet with a plume of white ostrich feather.
Princess Anne became a Lady Companion in 1994.
Queen Elizabeth is the second longest reigning monarch ever
She is closely behind Louis XIV of France who was king for 72 years.
However, Louis XIV was only four years old when he became king.
The "Sun King" he was known as a leader in arts and sciences during the 17th century.
Queen Elizabeth will overtake him in 2024.
Queen Elizabeth is the second longest reigning monarch ever
She is closely behind Louis XIV of France who was king for 72 years.
However, Louis XIV was only four years old when he became king.
The "Sun King" he was known as a leader in arts and sciences during the 17th century.
Queen Elizabeth will overtake him in 2024.
Order of the Garter: Duchess of Cornwall appointed Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has been granted the highest order by the Queen today at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
More than 4,500 people came to catch a glimpse of the Royals for the most esteemed procession today at Windsor.
The Queen didn't participate in the procession but did attend lunch and the investiture ceremony.
This most prestigious event is one of the oldest ceremonies undertaken by the Royal family since its inception in the 1300s by Edward III in 1348.
Royal expert claims Meghan and Harry struggled during the Jubilee
The expert said they had a 'difficult' time.
Tina Brown was invited to speak on Lorraine this morning, and told the host that "it clearly was uncomfortable that they were there but not really present. It was awkward."
Lorraine suggested it would be difficult for Harry especially as he is not used to being cast aside from the family, and used to be centre stage with his brother and cousins.
Former Prime Minister draped in finery as he was spotted leaving St George's Chapel
He was accompanied by his wife Cherie, as they were all smiles while departing from the Order of the Garter.
The former labour PM has been appointed as part of the Queen's highest chivalry order.
Blair has been appointed a knighthood at the Queen's very own digression.
He looked very pleased as the ceremony concluded, as wife Cherie beamed over at him.
Some Brits were not happy about the Queen's decision to award Blair with such a high regard, and protested outside Windsor Castle. This didn't seem to dampen his day.
The Duchess of Cambridge dazzles in blue at Windsor today
Kate attended the Order of the Garter today, but is yet to receive an honour from Her Majesty the Queen.
Donning a stunning cornflower blue, Kate was snapped approaching St George's Chapel in Windsor earlier today.
She led the Royals into the chapel, after sharing a car with Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
The Knights and Ladies of the Order walked down to the chapel in a procession while Kate and Sophie were driven separately.
Prince William threatened to quit today's Garter ceremony if Prince Andrew turned up
The "family decision" was made to prevent Prince Andrew from attending the prestigious ceremony.
While he was spotted driving to Windsor Castle, he did not appear at the event.
The Evening Standard reported William was "alarmed" that Andrew would attend, and threatened to pull out if his estranged uncle turned up.
Where the Queen's nickname 'Lilibet' comes from
The Queen's grandparents picked up the name after she struggled to pronounce Elizabeth when the Queen was a little girl.
Her father, George VI once said: "Lilibet is my pride, Margaret is my joy," about his beloved daughters.
She was often referred to as Lilibet by her late husband Prince Philip, and even wrote a note to him at his funeral last year and signed off with her nickname.
Brits snapped mocking Queen's decision to give Tony Blair the highest order
A protester has been pictured criticising the former Labour PM just outside Windsor Castle today.
The Queen has chosen Tony Blair to receive a highest order at the Garter ceremony today in Windsor.
Not everyone is impressed, with Brits brandishing Blair a war criminal.
During his time as Prime Minister in the 2000s, he sent British military out to war five times.
This included Iraq in both 1998 and 2003, Kosovo in 1999, Sierra Leone in 2000 and Afghanistan in 2001.
Prince Harry and Meghan were hoping to make amends with Prince Charles during their Jubilee visit
Christopher Anderson told Royally US that the two hoped to patch things up with Prince Charles, but failed.
He claims a "curtain went down" during a reported private meeting and the rift has been exacerbated further.
Anderson said: "One of the things I think is so sad about this is Diana, where she alive today, would be heartbroken by this."
The journalist also believes that she would have wanted Harry to move to California and "make his own life."