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EXCLUSIVE NWK PREMIUM LOCKED CONTENT, NO NEWS.COM, NO SKY, NO WEST AUS, NO AUS Dr Erica Myers-Davis, a friend of Prince Philip through the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services, League at Windsor Castle. The Melbourne charity worker had a decade long association with the duke. Picture: Tristan Potter SWNS

‘Super cool guy’: Aussie’s close bond with Prince Philip

An Aussie charity worker who studied in Melbourne and is Usain Bolt’s cousin has revealed her special bond with the Duke.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Zara Tindall, Mike Tindall, Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank, Princess Beatrice, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall stand outside St George's Chapel for the funeral service of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, United Kingdom. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Jeremy Selwyn-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Eugenie and Beatrice step up to support Queen

Prince William and Prince Harry’s cousins have shown their support for their “granny” at their grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attends the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in St GeorgeÃ¢â¬â¢s Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, United Kingdom. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images) Ã¢â¬â¹*** BESTPIX ***

Where Harry went after Philip’s funeral

After reuniting with his brother in a ‘show of unity’ at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, Prince Harry will now continue to mourn alone.

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The coffin is carried into The Quire during the funeral service of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Windsor, west of London, on April 17, 2021. - Philip, who was married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, died on April 9 aged 99 just weeks after a month-long stay in hospital for treatment to a heart condition and an infection. (Photo by Barnaby Fowler / POOL / AFP)

Most emotional photos from Philip’s farewell

With pandemic rules in force, Prince Philip’s send off was a royal funeral unlike any other. SEE THE LATEST PHOTOS HERE

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FILE- May 4: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is to retire from public duties in the Autumn WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 04: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the Britain-Australia Society, presents Kylie Minogue with the Britain-Australia Society Award for 2016 during a private audience in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle on April 4, 2017 in Windsor, United Kingdom.. The Britain-Australia Award recognises Australian and British individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Australia-UK bilateral relationship. Past recipients include Barry Humphries, and the Rt Hon Lord Hague PC. (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Kylie Minogue, world leaders laud ‘heck of a guy’ Philip

Celebrities including Kylie Minogue and world leaders have paid tribute to Prince Philip, remembering his service and his sense of fun.

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Kate reunites Harry, Wills before walk with Charles

Kate Middleton shone as the “family peacemaker” at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, as Prince Charles hopes to take Prince Harry on a touching walk.

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(FILES) Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex looks on from a balcony as she attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in central London, on November 10, 2019. - Remembrance Sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War and services across Commonwealth countries remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Meghan’s tribute to Philip as relationship still ‘strained’

A US anchor and close friend of Oprah has said William and Harry still have a “strained relationship” as Meghan’s tribute to the Duke was revealed.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Peter Phillips, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Andrew’s curious nod of recognition from Queen

Prince Andrew has appeared to enjoy a gesture of approval from his mother at the funeral of his father, Prince Philip.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Queen Elizabeth II bows her head during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The Queen’s hidden message to Meghan

The Queen’s choice of brooch worn to the funeral of her husband Prince Philip may have held secret significance for Meghan Markle as she watched the ceremony.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 23, 2011 Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, smiles as he visits the Admiralty Board and Admiralty House in central London, on November 23, 2011, where he formally received Letters Patent as the holder of the title and office of Lord High Admiral. - Queen Elizabeth II's 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was recently hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. (Photo by CARL COURT / AFP)

Prince Philip funeral: Order of Service revealed

This is the full Order of Service for Prince Philip’s funeral at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Follow along as it happens.

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Images posted on The Royal Family instagram account. theroyalfamilyVerifiedThe Duke of Edinburgh had a passion for sports, and played an influential part in the administration of many sporting and recreation charities in the role of President or Patron.His Royal Highness became President of National Playing Fields Association (now @fieldsintrust) in 1948 and for the first 6 months of 1949 worked full-time as their Director-General. His dedication to the charity came from a desire to improve access to green spaces for young people in urban areas.Through his association with Fields in Trust, The Duke, working with Frank Sinatra, was behind the first ever charity single.The Duke of Edinburgh was President of @britishathletics for 59 years, and the Commonwealth Games Federation between 1955 and 1990.In his role as President of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, The Duke was responsible for the organisation of all equestrian sporting events at five @olympics Games between 1968 and 1984.The Duke of Edinburgh was also a keen cricketer and in 1950 he became Patron – or Twelfth Man – of the Lord’s Taverners, a cricketing charity which helps young disadvantaged and disabled people through sport and was twice elected to be President of the Marylebone Cricket Club.His Royal Highness learned to fly with @RoyalAirForce at White Waltham and gained his RAF Wings in 1953, his helicopter wings with the @royalnavy in 1956, and his Private Pilots Licence in 1959. He gave up flying in 1997 after accumulating 5,986 hours as a pilot in 59 types of aircraft.

Prince Philip’s title: What happens next

After Prince Philip’s death, the Duke of Edinburgh’s title has now been passed on to two other members of the royal family.

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FILE - Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Britain's Prince Harry (R) arrive to visit the Support4Grenfell Community Hub in London on September 5, 2017. - The Support4Grenfell Community Hub in north Kensington provides additional mental health resources for the children, young people and families affected by the Grenfell fire. (Photo by TOBY MELVILLE / POOL / AFP)

Palace staff ‘walking on eggshells’ around William and Harry

Royal insiders say the dynamic between Prince William and Harry is “a minefield” in the lead-up to their grandfather’s funeral service.

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(FILES) LONDON - SEPTEMBER 6: The Prince of Wales with Prince William and Prince Harry outside Westminster Abbey at the funeral of Diana, The Princess of Wales on September 6, 1997. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)

How Philip’s funeral differs to Diana’s and other royals

In a custom-made Land Rover, Prince Philip will be farewelled in a funeral that has major differences to royal memorials of the past.

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FILE - LONDON - JUNE 16: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Eugenie, Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Trooping the Colour Ceremony on June 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)

Eugenie’s surprise role royal ahead of funeral

Prince Harry’s “close bond” with Eugenie could be the key to thawing out the ongoing tension with Prince William.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 10, 2018 (L-R) Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018 to watch a military fly-past to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF). - Princes William and Harry on January 13, 2020 put on a rare joint front to dismiss a "false story" speculating about their relationship, as senior royals met for talks about the younger brother's future. "For brothers who care so deeply about the issues surrounding mental health, the use of inflammatory language in this way is offensive and potentially harmful," they said. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

Will and Harry’s long road to reconciliation

As Prince Harry prepares to walk with – but not next to – his brother William at his grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral, a longer road lies ahead if they are ever to reconcile.

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(FILES) In this file photo Britain's Prince Harry (R) and Meghan Markle attend a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in central London, on March 12, 2018. - After a week of digs at Britain's royal family, just how far will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go in their hotly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey? Millions of people will tune in to CBS the evening of March 7, 2021 to find out, and if that trickle of excerpts is any indication, they have scores to settle with Buckingham Palace a bit over a year after giving up frontline duties as royals and moving to southern California. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Real reason Meghan won’t attend funeral

Meghan Markle won’t be at Prince Philip’s funeral but it’s not for the reason the palace initially reported.

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Queen Elizabeth II leaves Westminster Abbey, London, after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. After the service, the Queen Mother's coffin will be taken to St George's Chapel in Windsor, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, King George VI. (Photo by David Jones - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)

Royal plan to help Queen after Philip’s funeral

More details have emerged of how the Royal Family will shift to help the Queen after Prince Philip’s death and funeral.

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How Prince Philip overcame his tragic childhood

His early life was marred by tragic deaths, mental illness and exile. But Prince Philip always said he had nothing to complain about.

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‘Madness’: Philip’s view of Harry and Meghan’s tell-all

Prince Philip reportedly thought Harry and Meghan’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey was “madness”, a royal biographer has claimed.

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Prince Philip’s eco funeral with special coffin

Prince Philip’s funeral will not go on without some personal touches he has put on it with an eco-friendly car and coffin.

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Philip’s last words to Charles, docs make Meghan call before funeral

Prince Philip’s last words to Prince Charles were revealed as he shared his own video tribute. Doctors ruled on whether Meghan would fly with Harry to the funeral.

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Queen’s private move as Harry arrives without Meghan

The Queen has been mourning in her own way as Prince Harry arrived in Britain ahead of Philip’s funeral and royals united in grief.

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Prince Philip of Greece, later Duke of Edinburgh, as a toddler, July 1922. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Philip’s early life without a phone or fridge

When Prince Philip was born, most people didn’t have phones, fewer owned cars, and barely anybody had a fridge.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Floria, wife of Prince Donatus of Hesse, (L) talks to Sir Brian McGrath, Prince Philip's Private Secretary, as they watch Prince Philip compete in the carriage driving competition at Windsor Horse Show on May 13, 2005 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images)

Philip’s other best friend and confidante

Prince Philip was deeply affected when his best friend and confidante died, who was at the Duke’s side almost every day.

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Philip’s anger over ‘malicious’ Crown episode

Prince Philip was reportedly furious over some depictions of him in The Crown as critics renewed calls for a disclaimer to be added to the hit series.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 08, 2019 Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R), and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo with their newborn baby son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor. - Scarred by the death of his mother, Prince Harry has struggled in the royal limelight for much of his life, and his fears for wife Meghan have now put him at loggerheads with his family. The younger son of the heir to the throne Prince Charles and the late Diana, princess of Wales, Harry, now 36, earned a reputation as a young playboy desperate to escape the royal straightjacket. Having left his wild-child ways behind him, the prince appeared to have found his place in the family with Meghan and son Archie. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski / POOL / AFP)

‘No security’: Royal concern over how dark Archie’s skin would be

Before Harry and Meghan’s baby Archie was born, he wasn’t given a ‘prince’ title or private security as royals feared what colour he would be.

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PICS: Grabs from trailer of Oprah's Harry and Meghan interview. Picture: CBS

Why America is on Team Meghan in royal battle

Sympathy for the disgruntled Duchess of Sussex goes well beyond the fact she was originally one of them and confirms the US’s fascination with fractured royal fairy tales.

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WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (wearing the regimental tie of The Rifles) attends a ceremony to mark the transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles from him to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall at Windsor Castle on July 22, 2020 in Windsor, England. The Duke of Edinburgh has been Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles since its formation in 2007 and has served as Colonel-in-Chief of successive Regiments which now make up The Rifles since 1953. The Duchess of Cornwall was appointed Royal Colonel of 4th Battalion The Rifles in 2007. (Photo by Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images)

Prince Philip moved hospitals again

Prince Philip has been moved to another hospital after having ‘successful’ heart surgery, as the palace gave an update on his condition.

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UNSPECIFIED - UNSPECIFIED: In this handout image provided by Harpo Productions and released on March 5, 2021, Oprah Winfrey interviews Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on A CBS Primetime Special premiering on CBS on March 7, 2021. (Photo by Harpo Productions/Joe Pugliese via Getty Images)

Queen shut out of Meghan, Harry interview

The Queen won’t be given an advanced copy of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell Oprah interview, as the Duchess of Sussex’s former Suits co-star defended her.

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(FILES) In this file photo Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive for the unveiling of a plaque dedicating 20 hectares of native bush to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy project at The North Shore Riding Club in Auckland on October 30, 2018. - Britain's Prince Harry, who has blamed press intrusion for contributing to his mother Princess Diana's death in 1997, has told US chat show host Oprah Winfrey he was worried about history repeating itself. Harry and his wife Meghan Markle rocked Britain's monarchy with their shock announcement in January 2020 that they were stepping back from royal duties. CBS on February 28, 2021 released brief clips of an "intimate" interview with Winfrey about their lives which will air March 7. (Photo by STR / POOL / AFP)

Meghan’s pain as Wills, Kate distance themselves

The Duchess of Sussex is set to reveal her private struggle as part of the royal family, as Prince William and Kate Middleton distanced themselves from the drama.

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Buckingham Palace: Philip heart procedure ‘successful’

Buckingham Palace has released an update on Prince Philip’s condition and it’s good news for the 99-year-old royal.

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‘The Firm perpetuating falsehoods’: Meghan slams palace

Meghan Markle has hit out at royal insiders, telling Oprah Winfrey “there’s a lot that has been lost”.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 6, 2018 Britain's Prince Harry (R) gestures to his fiancee US actress Meghan Markle (L) as they meet participants at the UK team trials for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at the University of Bath Sports Training Village in Bath, southwest England. - Meghan Markle has been "saddened" by reports published on Wednesday, March 3 that she faced a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace and before she stepped back from royal duties, her spokesman said. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Aussie caught up in Meghan investigation

The bad blood between Prince Harry and the Royal Family has intensified, with Buckingham Palace investigating bullying claims against Meghan Markle.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 25, 2018 Britain's Prince Harry (R) and his US fiancee Meghan Markle attend a service of commemoration and thanksgiving to mark Anzac Day in Westminster Abbey in London. - Britain's Prince Harry will relinquish his honorary military appointments and patronages after confirming to Queen Elizabeth II that he and wife Meghan Markle will not return as working royals, Buckingham Palace announced on February 19, 2021. (Photo by Eddie MULHOLLAND / POOL / AFP)

Palace to investigate Meghan ‘bullying’ complaint

Buckingham Palace will investigate explosive claims Meghan Markle bullied royal staff, as a trailer for her upcoming Oprah Winfrey interview was savaged.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 10, 2018 (L-R) Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a military fly-past to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF). - Britain's Prince Harry will relinquish his honorary military appointments and patronages after confirming to Queen Elizabeth II that he and wife Meghan Markle will not return as working royals, Buckingham Palace announced on February 19, 2021. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

Royal divide: Meg and Harry’s TV battle with family

Two imminent TV interviews will see the runaway Sussexes facing off with the Royal Family Prince Harry and his wife Meghan left behind. But who will win?

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WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 24: NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL USE (including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use). This photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply (and that you will pass these on) to any organisation to whom you supply it. All other requests for use should be directed to the Press Office at Buckingham Palace in writing. The photographs must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form and must include all of the individuals in the photographs when published. The photo shall not be used after June 30, 2021, without prior permission from Buckingham Palace) In this handout image supplied by Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II takes part in a video call with the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Hon. Hieu Van Le, and the Hon. Steven Marshall MP, Premier of South Australia on February 24, 2021 in Winsdor, United Kingdom. Her Majesty was briefed by the Governor and Premier on developments in the region, including the vaccination rollout to key workers, the response to Covid-19 and the lifting of restrictions in South Australia. The Queen also heard from the Governor about the recovery from drought and bushfires in the area at the start of 2020, and from the Premier about how cooperation between health services, police, government - and the resilience of the Australian people - has been instrumental in their frontline response to the pandemic. Later they were joined by sculptor Robert Hannaford AM to view and unveil a new statue of Her Majesty, recently installed in the grounds of Government House. (Photo by Buckingham Palace via Getty Images)

‘Gracious!’ Queen jokes in call with Premier

The Queen has cracked jokes with Premier Steven Marshall and Governor Hieu Van Le in a special video call.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton spoke to firefighters and business people from Kangaroo Island during a video call. Picture: Supplied

Wills, Kate smitten over ‘sweet’ Aussie

Prince William and Kate Middleton have lauded Kangaroo Island firefighters and locals as the community recovers from last summer’s devastating bushfires, but it was one particular little Aussie that had the royal couple in raptures.

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Harry’s ‘awakening’ over living in a ‘white people’s world’

Prince Harry says he’s had a ‘personal awakening’ since moving to the United States, as the royal fronted a new interview alongside his wife, Meghan Markle.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Princess Eugenie makes her way to their car as she leaves Windsor Castle after their wedding for an evening reception at Royal Lodge on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Princess Eugenie’s shock decision for bub on the way

Princess Eugenie has revealed why she doesn’t want a royal title for her baby when it is born, which has stunned royal watchers.

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