Queen Elizabeth news – Her Majesty, 95, looks happy & healthy as she’s seen for FIRST TIME since health fears grew
THE Queen looked all smiles today as she held her first in-person engagement at Windsor castle for nearly a month today.
, also the head of the British armed forces, held an audience with outgoing army general Nick Carter.
The monarch, 95, was pictured standing, smiling and shaking Carter's hand as she handled the official engagement with ease.
It comes the day after the Queen's son Edward read a speech on her behalf to the Church of England's national assembly.
After missing the Remembrance Sunday service at the weekend, the was due to appear in person at the Synod, but her appearance was cancelled last week - the first time she has missed the appointment in her 72 year reign.
Read our Royal Family live blog below for the latest news and updates...
Prince Charles' royal tour
The Jordan visit marks the kingdom’s centenary year and is said to showcase its “strong bilateral relations” with Britain.
The visit will focus on addressing the climate crisis, heritage preservation and girls’ education.
Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall start their visit in the capital Amman and they will be welcomed by King Abdullah and Queen Rania.
The couple will also be seen at the Pyramids in Egypt.
Charles, who turned 73 on Remembrance Sunday, is filling in on more official engagements such as investitures, duties the Queen would usually have done.
Diana’s brother says ‘more will come out’ from Bashir’s interview
Princess Diana's brother has said there still remains "a long way to go" with the investigation into the events surrounding Martin Bashir's interview with the late Princess of Wales.
The Earl of Spencer said: “Lord Dyson did a very good job. His brief was tiny. It was to look at a very specific area and there is still so much more to look at in the broader terms of who was responsible for what.”
“How did it come to this? Did documents get hidden from view? All sorts of really important stuff which is yet to come out.”
“So I see the Lord Dyson report as a very welcome development but there is still a long way to go with this.”
Meghan & Harry have not visited the UK together since 2020
Meghan and Harry have not visited the UK together since 2020, meaning the Queen is yet to meet her great-granddaughter Lilibet.
Commentators on the noted that this year will be a particularly “tough Christmas” for the monarch.
Harry & Meghan too 'busy' for Xmas with Queen, expert claims
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not return to visit the Queen for Christmas because they are too busy with other projects, a royal expert has claimed.
Speaking on the , royal author Stewart Pierce suggested the Sussexes will be absent at Christmas with the Royal Family this year.
“Harry and Meghan won’t be able to because of their own particular arrangements, because they’re very very busy with the next project – or the series of projects they’re involved in,” he claimed.
“But certainly all the family will be coming together to see the Queen at Sandringham. Particularly because Philip will no longer be there.”
Meghan Markle 'plans to become most famous princess in world'
A political commentator says Meghan Markle "plans to become the most famous princess in the world".
Speaking to Sky News, Calvin Robinson said it was "absolutely shocking" that the couple continues to use their titles, despite being "political".
He said: “We saw, only this week, they were at an event and they introduced themselves as royalty.
“The Royal Family need to say: ‘if you’re going to be political, if you’re going to keep selling yourselves to Netflix and Disney and all of the Hollywood industry, you need to take away the titles’.
“It’s not just a British institution, it’s a global institution...
";I think we’re all being pulled down by Meghan Markle’s plan to become the most famous princess in the world.”
Has the Queen been in hospital before?
The October trip was believed to be the Queen's sixth major hospital trip in over 40 years.
It was believed the Queen stayed the night in hospital as it was getting too late to take her on a 26-mile trip home.
She was not thought to have had an overnight hospital stay since March 2013 when she was treated for a stomach bug at the same hospital.
Explained: Has the Queen been in hospital before?
The October trip was believed to be the Queen’s sixth major hospital trip in over 40 years.
It was believed the Queen stayed the night in hospital as it was getting too late to take her on a 26-mile trip home.
She was not thought to have had an overnight hospital stay since March 2013 when she was treated for a stomach bug at the same hospital.
How is the Queen doing?
It is understood that The Queen's sprain is unrelated to her medics' advice to rest.
However, doctors have confirmed that Her Majesty will not require hospital treatment.
A Buckingham Palace statement read: "The Queen, having sprained her back, has decided this morning with great regret that she will not be able to attend today's Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph.
"Her Majesty is disappointed that she will miss the service."
Discussing the Queen's absence, royal author Angela Levin said she would have found it "very uncomfortable to travel by car from Windsor to London" and then "stand for a long time".
She told GB News: "She apparently watched it on television, so she was there in spirit, but of course not in herself.
Queen off for rest of year
The Queen’s diary of public engagements has been largely scrubbed clear for the year while she rests at Windsor Castle.
While Her Majesty may not be seen at public engagements, she is expected to return to light duties later this week, including virtual audiences with diplomats.
The monarch missed the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London over the weekend because of a sprained back.
The Queen has no further outside engagements in the next few weeks, meaning it may be January or February before she is seen in public.
Normally she goes to Sandringham at Christmas and resumes public engagements in mid-February. However, she could remain at Windsor.
Prince Harry released a report on ‘tackling misinformation’
Harry has recently released a report on “tackling misinformation” in technology, media and social media.
It comes as last week he blasted sections of the media as “pirates with press cards”.
He said he had warned the boss of Twitter of a potential “coup” the day before the attack on the US Capitol.
Meghan Markle and her celebrity neighbour Adele
After Meghan and Prince Harry's shocking departure from the Royal Family, it was not immediately clear where the two would settle with their children.
For some time, they lived in Canada before escaping to a mansion lent to them by actor and director Tyler Perry.
Perry's next door neighbor was Adele, and the singer and the Sussexes hit it off immediately.
Meghan and Prince Harry then moved on and purchased their own Los Angeles - but still got plenty of visits from new pal Adele.
Celebrity psychic Sally Morgan says she fears for the Queen
SALLY Morgan has revealed fears for the Queen after Her Majesty pulled out of the Remembrance Sunday service.
Celebrity psychic Sally, 70, commented on the speculation surrounding the Queen after she left royal fans surprised by missing the event.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Sally predicted: "She's not well and, like a lot of people, I am worried about her. She looks to me like she's lost a lot of weight but she is 94"
When asked about the future of the monarchy, Sally added: "Charles will take the throne in the not-too-distant future but there’s no way the Queen will hand it over.
"She will never abdicate. But Charles can’t wait to be King and he deserves it."Royals ‘could sue Netflix' over The Crown
Friends shown in the new series consulted the Queen’s lawyers who said they and the royals had grounds for legal action.
Close friends of the royals, worried about their own portrayals in the upcoming fifth series, recently sought advice from top solicitors.
They include experts from the Queen’s favoured law firms Farrer & Co and Harbottle & Lewis.
The friends were told that they are entitled to sue the show’s makers for libel.
And crucially the advice has now been shared with the royals — paving the way for them to take historic action.
A source said: “Friends of the Royal Family sought legal advice.
“The advice they received would also apply to the Royal Family.
“Although this is not direct legal advice given to the Queen and her family — they have been made aware of this advice.”
'A period of anxiety, grief and weariness'
In the speech, the Queen also described he coronavirus pandemic as a period "of anxiety, of grief, and of weariness".
Speaking on his mum's behalf Edward said: "Of course, in our richly diverse modern society, the well-being of the nation depends on the contribution of people of all faiths, and of none.
"But for people of faith, the last few years have been particularly hard, with unprecedented restrictions in accessing the comfort and reassurance of public worship.
"For many, it has been a time of anxiety, of grief, and of weariness.
"Yet the Gospel has brought hope, as it has done throughout the ages; and the Church has adapted and continued its ministry, often in new ways, such as digital forms of worship."
Queen to remember Philip on 74th wedding anniversary
The Queen will mark a heartbreaking milestone this weekend, without her husband Prince Phillip.
Prince Phillip died on April 9, this year at the age of 99.
On Saturday 20 November 20, the Royal couple would have celebrated their 74th year of marriage.
The monarch also faces her first Christmas without Philip.
It is understood she will host her extended family in Norfolk this year, having missed out on a big family Christmas last year due to Covid restrictions.
'The third way': Queen stopped Harry & Meghan living as royals
According to unearthed reports, the Queen put a stop to the idea that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could keep their royal patronages, while pursuing lucrative commercial partnerships.
According to a source from The Daily Mail, the Sussexes’ planned to have scaled back royal duties, enabling them to take on independent projects but also hang on to their formal roles with the military, arts, Commonwealth and sporting organisations.
Speaking to the newspaper, the source claimed: “The direction of travel has been clear for a while.
“The Queen has been very clear from the start that this ‘half in, half out’ model demanded by the Sussexes wouldn’t work and hasn’t deviated from that. Not once.
“Their original idea was to have a ‘third way’ of being a royal. And the Queen has said quite simply ‘no, you can’t’.'”
Queen says 'no one can slow passage of time'
Addressing the opening session of the 11th General Synod of the Church of England, the Queen said: "It is hard to believe that it is over 50 years since Prince Philip and I attended the very first meeting of the General Synod.
"None of us can slow the passage of time, and while we often focus on all that has changed in the intervening years, much remains unchanged, including the Gospel of Christ and his teachings."
The Queen married Prince Philip on November 20, 1947, with the duke passing away after more than 70 years of marriage in April this year.
The Earl of Wessex read his mum's speech to bishops and clergy at Church House, the Westminster headquarters of the Church of England, in her absence after she sprained her back.
Why did the Queen pull out of Remembrance Sunday service?
The Queen was also forced to pull out of the Remembrance Sunday service at the weekend due to the back injury.
Her Majesty has missed the event just six times during her reign - either when pregnant or away on tour.
Speaking today, Prince Edward told the General Synod "you probably understand why" the Queen was not present to deliver her address.
Edward, addressing the Church of England's national assembly on behalf of his mother in Westminster on Tuesday, said the Queen sends her "sincere and deep apologies that she cannot be here today".
He added: "I think you probably understand why, and she regrets that deeply."
Rania of Jordan expresses concerns for 'strong' Queen
Queen Rania of Jordan has voiced her concerns for Britain's head of state but said the UK monarch is a "strong woman", as she hosted the Duchess of Cornwall.
Rania spoke about the Queen's health after a sprained back forced her to cancel a much-anticipated appearance at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph.
Camilla was treated to an electrifying tour of Jordan's capital Amman by Queen Rania, who drove her guest in a top of the range Tesla.
The two royal women enjoyed a 30-minute journey in the electric £90,000 Model X P90D, cruising across the capital city with a police escort to visit a children's centre established in the Queen's name.
Afterwards Rania, who is married to Jordan's ruling monarch King Abdullah II, was asked by ITV News about the Queen, who is only carrying out desk duties after being advised to rest by her doctors.
She replied: "We're always concerned for her health, but she is a strong woman and even at this age is very active."
Queen missed opening of CofE Synod for first time in 51 years
It came after Edward, the Queen's youngest son, attended an opening service at nearby Westminster Abbey, where the Archbishop of Canterbury lead a number of prayers.
It is the first time the monarch, who is Supreme Governor of the church, has missed her five-yearly visit to the Synod in its 51-year history.
The General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England which passes legislation.
It was the first full in-person meeting of Synod since February 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic.
Queen's grief during pandemic (continued...)
In the message the earl read on his mother's behalf, the Queen, who has been under doctors' orders to rest for nearly a month, made reference to her late husband, saying "none of us can slow the passage of time".
"It is hard to believe that it is over 50 years since Prince Philip and I attended the very first meeting of the General Synod," her address said.
"None of us can slow the passage of time; and while we often focus on all that has changed in the intervening years, much remains unchanged, including the Gospel of Christ and his teachings."
Edward added on the Queen's behalf: "Of course, in our richly diverse modern society, the well-being of the nation depends on the contribution of people of all faiths, and of none.
"But for people of faith, the last few years have been particularly hard, with unprecedented restrictions in accessing the comfort and reassurance of public worship.
"For many, it has been a time of anxiety, of grief, and of weariness.
"Yet the Gospel has brought hope, as it has done throughout the ages; and the Church has adapted and continued its ministry, often in new ways, such as digital forms of worship."
The Queen tells of grief during pandemic in message read by Edward
The Queen has described the coronavirus pandemic as a period "of anxiety, of grief, and of weariness", in an address delivered to the Church of England's national assembly by the Earl of Wessex.
After missing the Remembrance Sunday service at the weekend, the Queen, whose husband the Duke of Edinburgh died seven months ago, was due to appear in person at the Synod, but her appearance was cancelled last week.
Edward, who read the 95-year-old head of state's speech to bishops and clergy at Church House, the Westminster headquarters of the Church of England, praised the institution for offering "hope" during the pandemic.
Before the speech, he said the Queen sends her "sincere and deep apologies that she cannot be here today".
Edward added: "I think you probably understand why, and she regrets that deeply."
Prince Charles says 'its time for action on the ground' after COP26
In the banquet suite, the foreign monarch made a short speech and said: "We are tremendously delighted to welcome you back."
He spoke of his late father and his own pride at being "the third generation" to have had such a warm relationship with Charles.
He said it continued with "our two young men" - a reference to the meeting between the Duke of Cambridge and the Crown Prince when the pair watched the World Cup together in 2018.
The King also thanked Charles for his environmental efforts: "I want to say how proud we all are of the successes in Glasgow because that was something you started way beforehand."
Charles said: "You're very kind to mention (Cop26) but now hopefully the talking has gone on for so long, it's time for action on the ground."
Charles apologises for Jordan Royal tour delay
The prince apologised for the trip - initially planned for March 2020 - being delayed due to the pandemic and highlighted the importance of Jordan's centenary celebrated this year.
He said: "It is always very special indeed to come back to Jordan - I'm sorry this time it is 19 months late. The fact that we can come back is hugely encouraging.
"This occasion is even more special bearing in mind the centenary. The friendship between our countries. That relationship has mattered even more and matters a great deal within the UK."
When the couple first arrived they were greeted by the King and Queen and the couple's son Crown Prince Hussein and Camilla curtseyed to the monarch and was welcomed by his wife with a kiss on each cheek.
Charles praises relationship between Jordan & UK
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the enduring ties between the UK and Jordan, saying the "relationship has mattered even more and matters a great deal within the UK".
Charles began his tour of the country with the Duchess of Cornwall by visiting its ruling monarch King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania, and praised Jordan's efforts in welcoming millions of refugees from the region over the decades.
When the King highlighted the recent Cop26 UN climate change conference in Glasgow the prince attended, Charles reiterated calls for action from world leaders.
Later, the Queen drove the duchess to an event at a children's centre - taking the wheel of a Tesla.
Speaking in Al Husseiniya Palace, Charles told the King: "How hugely we all admire Jordan and your Majesty's efforts on looking after so many refugees coming from all around the area. Jordan is so unbelievably hospitable - it's marvellous."