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Kerry Parnell is a features writer for The Sunday Telegraph. Formerly the Head of Lifestyle, she now writes about a wide range of topics, from news features to fashion and beauty, health, travel, popular culture and celebrity as well as a weekly opinion column.

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Royal Family Instagram post following the passing of Queen Elizabeth:

Shocking way Harry told of Queen’s passing

New claims have emerged about how Harry found out about Queen Elizabeth’s death, as the royal family released a new photo of the monarch.

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‘Beyond bonkers’: Shock at Harry and Meghan’s snub

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s friend has given insight into how the couple will be feeling after being banned from a state reception of world leaders.

Entertainment

Hollywood stars who resurrected their careers

Brendan Fraser is once again the talk of the film world after years in the wilderness, joining stars such as Winona Ryder and Robert Downey Jr in proving themselves despite the critics.

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Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge enjoy a pint of Guinness with officers and guardsmen of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards after the St Patrick's Day parade, at Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow, west London, on March 17, 2019. (Photo by Gareth Fuller / POOL / AFP)

Why Prince William becomes King Charles landlord

One of the biggest differences William and Kate’s new titles makes is financially – even becoming King Charles landlord.

Opinion

Give me the romance and glamour of a queen over a crusty king

Everyone loves a queen. They’re so romantic, so glamorous. It’s no coincidence female rulers became the most enduring in history and we are not going to see another for a very long time, writes Kerry Parnell.

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The Queen’s ‘rock’ is the royal family’s secret weapon

The royal family have had a quiet achiever in their midst who is now set for a much bigger and more prominent role.

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ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Lady Louise Windsor views the flowers left by mourners outside Balmoral Castle on September 10, 2022 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded to the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

How Queen’s death has affected royal grandkids

The Queen’s grandchildren have been central to the mourning period over the past few days. See how they have been affected by her death.

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H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles', 1948. The future Queen Elizabeth II and her firstborn, Charles Prince of Wales. [Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd., London, 1948]. Artist Stirling Henry Nahum. (Photo by The Print Collector/Getty Images)

King Charles’ childhood secrets

Prince Charles’ birth ended an archaic practice in the monarchy — and his childhood was not as perfect as onlookers might think.

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UNSPECIFIED : Queen Elizabeth II of England (b 1926, daughter of George VI) here in february 1952. This is an official picture from the time when she acceded to the throne. Colorized document. (Photo by Apic/Getty Images)

Hidden detail in Queen’s coronation dress

As the word watched, Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen in a dress unlike any other. It also had a hidden meaning to her.

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17th October 1955: A troubled Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002) returns to Clarence House after a weekend in the country where Group Captain Peter Townsend was also a guest. The decision not to marry Townsend was announced 31st October 1955. (Photo by Derek Berwin/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Queen’s role in sister’s doomed romance

While the Queen was given a new role, her sister Princess Margaret was forced to make a difficult decision behind the scenes.

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