News about the British royals in the GALA ticker: Queen Elizabeth was spotted in London +++ Queen Elizabeth should not be alone for Christmas +++ Duchess Camilla and a Royal Guard break the protocol.
News about the royals in the GALA ticker
December 18, 2021
Queen Elizabeth is said to have secretly traveled to London
Queen Elizabeth, 95, reportedly returned to London for the first time in October after being hospitalized. As “The Sun” reports, the monarch was seen without a walking stick in the English capital last week. It would be the first time in almost two months that she would have left Windsor Castle.
As an eyewitness told British magazine, it was a good sign that Queen Elizabeth was showing up outside of Windsor. “The fact that she is on her feet in London is hopefully a sign that we will soon see her again in engagements,” said the anonymous source. It is also said that the Queen appeared healthy “and showed herself to be at her best” again. It is not known why the Queen traveled to London.
December 17, 2021
Queen Elizabeth: Her family really wants to celebrate Christmas with her
Just yesterday, Queen Elizabeth, 95, had to cancel the pre-Christmas Christmas lunch with her family at Windsor Castle with a heavy heart. The new Coronavirus variant Omikron throws the monarch through the bill.
So that the Queen, who has to celebrate Christmas for the first time this year without her beloved husband Prince Philip, † 99, is not alone on the holidays, Prince Charles, 73, Duchess Camilla, 74, Prince William, 39, Duchess Catherine have , 39, Princess Anne, 71, Prince Edward, 57, and Countess Sophie von Wessex, 56, have now decided to drastically reduce their social contacts and cancel all appointments for the next few days in order to go to the Queen’s palace on December 24th To be able to be Sandringham. The British newspaper “Mirror” reports exclusively.
Duchess Camilla: Here she breaks the protocol with a Royal Guard
When children are involved, even Duchess Camilla, 73, loses composure for a brief moment. At an event at Clarence House, the wife of Prince Charles, 72, not only watched a Royal Guard break the protocol, she even helped out.
The Duchess invited children from the Oxfordshire Children’s Hospice to her home to help decorate the Christmas tree. A royal guardsman helped and provided a lot of entertainment. Captain Ed Andresen of the Welsh Guards offered the children his sword to decorate the Christmas tree with and even took off his bearskin cap, the traditional bearskin cap of the Royal Guards, to put on their heads. A sweet moment that made children’s eyes light up and also made the Duchess forget the royal protocol. She posed beaming with some of the children and helped to adjust the heavy hat.
December 16, 2021
Queen Elizabeth: She has to do without this Christmas tradition
Sad news from Buckingham Palace: Queen Elizabeth, 95, has canceled her pre-Christmas family celebration – lunch at Windsor Castle – with “regret”. Royal sources report that it is “the right thing for everyone involved” as the Christmas preparations would otherwise be in jeopardy. The reason is the rapid spread of the new Coronavirus variant Omicron in Great Britain. Actually, the monarch wanted to have a feast with around 50 family members on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, and get in the mood for the upcoming festive season.
As every year, the Queen wants to celebrate Christmas at her country estate in Sandringham in Norfolk. The royal family is to join her on Christmas Eve, on December 25th the royals traditionally attend mass together in St. Mary Magdalene Church. It is not yet known whether Queen Elizabeth can celebrate her first Christmas without Prince Philip, † 99, as planned.
Prince William + Prince Harry: “The Crown” is not allowed to shoot at “Eton College”
Did Prince William, 39, and Prince Harry, 37, have anything to do with this decision? As the British newspaper “Daily Mail” reported, citing an insider, the former school of the royal brothers, the prestigious “Eton College”, the “The Crown” crew is said to have banned film from future filming. “They are very aware that the series is heavily criticized. Eton doesn’t want anything to do with it,” reveals the anonymous source.
The Netflix production is repeatedly criticized. Most recently, Jemima Khan, 47, once a close friend of Princess Diana, † 36, ended the collaboration with the series. The reason: The story of her deceased friend is “not necessarily told as respectfully or compassionately as I had hoped,” said Khan in an interview with the Sunday Times.
December 15, 2021
Queen Elizabeth: Former bodyguard reveals details about her hospital stay
It came as a shock to the public when Queen Elizabeth, 95, was hospitalized for one night in October. On the advice of her doctors, she even canceled her trip to Northern Ireland at short notice and underwent some “preliminary examinations”. Now Ken Wharfe, the former bodyguard of Princess Diana, † 36, revealed some exciting details about the hospital stay of the Queen and all members of the British royal family to the British “OK!” Magazine.
Like many royals before her, the monarch is said to have been brought to the private clinic “King Edward VII Hospital”. Two things are particularly important when choosing a hospital: firstly, of course, the right treatment. “As part of the emergency plan, there are qualified doctors who deal with the known diseases of the family so that they are treated by the best. That is why the queen is always admitted to the respective hospital, to which the correct medical officers can be called,” explains Wharfe.
The second important thing, according to the bodyguard, is the safety of the royals: “There is a designated corridor that is manned by security guards at a discreet and appropriate distance. We have to ensure the best possible security, but in a manner that is non-invasive and privacy respected the royal family. “
When it comes to food, the royal family members receive special treatment, if desired. “Some family members are special and have their own food brought there but rest assured that the food that is delivered is safe.”
December 14, 2021
Prince William + Duchess Catherine: New Christmas card shows a small rarity
In contrast to Prince Harry, 37, and Duchess Meghan, 40, Prince William, 39, and Duchess Catherine, 39, are more reluctant to express their love in public. You rarely see the couple holding hands, a kiss in front of a number of onlookers – unthinkable.
Kate and William now make a small exception on their Christmas card. During the photo shoot in Jordan, the two tenderly put their hands on each other’s knee. A small romantic gesture that makes the hearts of numerous Royal fans beat faster and that we have hardly seen in official photos of the couple so far. The only exception: your wedding photos in 2011. It seems as if the two of them are still on cloud nine even after ten years of marriage.
December 13, 2021
Prince Harry taunts Queen Elizabeth
When Prince Harry, 37, stepped down from royal duties last year, Queen Elizabeth, 95, stripped him of both patronage and honorary degrees. During his Oprah interview with Duchess Meghan, 40, in March, the Duke said he was “injured” that his grandmother had stripped him of this title. Nevertheless, he stressed that he “respected” her decision.
Now the 37-year-old steps in again. In an emotional letter to the family of the late soldier Nathan Hunt, who are fighting to have their son’s name listed on the National Armed Forces Memorial, Harry writes: “I have a very good empathy with what your family is going through and I wish I could officially help her if I were in the same role I once was. ” A subtle swipe at his grandmother, who is responsible for the fact that he was deprived of this role.
Prince Harry served alongside Nathan Hunt in Afghanistan in 2008. Ten years later, Hunt committed suicide after long suffering from severe mental health problems believed to be related to his military service. A fate that affects Prince Harry hard.
Princess Anne trumps her family members
The members of the British royal family complete a number of appointments every year – and in 2021 Princess Anne, 71, won the race for the title of “Hardest Working Royal of the Year”. The 71-year-old attended 368 official appointments this year, outperforming her older brother, Prince Charles, 73, who took part in 360 events.
It is no secret that Princess Anne is characterized above all by her hard work and discipline. Many Brits admire her tireless commitment to people and animals, in 2017 the daughter of Queen Elizabeth, 95, mastered 455 mandatory dates in Great Britain and 85 appearances abroad alone.
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Despite the corona pandemic, the death of her beloved husband and her health problems, Queen Elizabeth has had 186 appointments so far in 2021, many of which were carried out by phone or video call. Prince Edward, 57, counts 208 appearances, his wife, Countess Sophie von Wessex, 56, was seen at 151 official appointments according to “Express”. Prince William, 39, attended 232 events, Duchess Catherine, 39, attended 115 dates.
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Sources used: express.co.uk, hellomagazine.com, ok.co.uk, dailymail.co.uk, thetimes.co.uk, twitter.com, mirror.co.uk