Queen Elizabeth

‘Issues’: One item Royals banned in bathroom

Many Aussies would have this everyday item in their bathrooms, but for the Royal family, it is strictly banned.

08/05/1945. Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill, centre, looks on, as King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth, left, and Princess Margaret, right, wave to crowds gathered below from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on VE Day. The Queen Mother celebrates her 100th birthday on Aug.4. (AP Photo/FILE)

‘Sang ‘til 2am’: Queen Elizabeth’s VE Day escapades revealed

King Charles has given an unprecedented glimpse of his mother Queen Elizabeth’s wartime diary reading aloud the shenanigans the teenage princess got up to on the day the Nazis were defeated.

Prince Harry has emerged for the first time since last week's bombshell interview.

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Harry breaks cover after bombshell interview

The former working royal has made a high-profile appearance, just days after dropping a series of explosive claims to the BBC.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Catherine, Princess of Wales with a bouquet of flowers, departs with Prince William, Prince of Wales after attending the Thanksgiving Service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey on May 08, 2025 in London, England. The King and Queen, joined by members of the Royal Family, will take part in events from May 5th to May 8th to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, which signalled the end of the Second World War in Europe. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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William, Kate join royals for poignant event

Just days after Prince Harry’s explosive BBC interview, the royals have put on another display of unity in London.

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Champion mares (clockwise, from top left) Makybe Diva, Via Sistina, Sunline and Winx.

Girl power: Why mares are dominating Australian racing

Since 2000, mares have won 16 of the 25 Australian Horse of the Year titles … and that will continue this year when Via Sistina takes her place among an honour roll that features Winx, Black Caviar, Makybe Diva and Sunline.

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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, watches the prize ceremony at the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Meghan Markle under fire for using banned royal title

Meghan Markle has sparked backlash for referring to herself using a royal title that is forbidden since she stepped away from royal life and duties.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: James McDonald riding Via Sistina VVV Race 8 Queen Elizabeth Stakes during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 12, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Via Sistina joins Winx with crowning glory in Queen Elizabeth

Via Sistina now sits alongside champion mare Winx in the history books with her victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes that will seal Horse of the Year honours.

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James McDonald celebrates after Via Sistina won the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Photo: Jeremy Ng/Getty Images.

What the jockeys said: 2025 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Danny Beasley riding Ucalledit wins Race 8 Drinkwise during

Wagga tips: Beasley hoping temperamental Jato is on her best behaviour

Former jockey and now trainer, Danny Beasley, is hoping his talented yet temperamental filly Jato puts her best foot forward when she resumes.

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Ray Thomas (inset) previews today's racing on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick, which features the clash between Via Sistina (top left) and Dubai Honour (top right) in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, plus Alalcance (bottom right) in the Sydney Cup and Fangirl (bottom left) in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes.

THE LAST SAY: Tips, late mail for today’s racing, featuring The Championships Day 2 at Randwick

Tips, inside mail, market movers and the latest track conditions … Ray Thomas gives you all the information you need to back a winner not just on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick, but right around Australia today.

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Daily Telegraph. 09, April, 2025.(Story-UK and Japan competing at the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival)From Japan, Rousham Park, at Canterbury Park, this morning.They are here for the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival Picture: Justin Lloyd.

Can French connection inspire Japan to Queen Elizabeth upset?

Globetrotting jockey Christophe Lemaire only needed a couple of minutes with Japanese raider Rousham Park to know he’s ready to be a key player in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

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UK trainer William Haggas is aiming to win his fourth Queen Elizabeth Stakes in the past five years with 2023 champ Dubai Honour. Pictures: File, Justin Lloyd

Via Sistina not the only danger: Haggas

English maestro William Haggas isn’t surprised by Dubai Honour’s form surge as the trainer closes in on a fourth win in five years in the Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Star jockey James McDonald is aiming to make up for last year's Queen Elizabeth Stakes disappointment (bottom right) aboard Via Sistina (top right) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Pictures: Getty Images

‘Unfinished business’: J-Mac on revenge mission in Queen Elizabeth

Driven by the heartbreak of two narrow defeats aboard Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior, James McDonald is on a revenge mission with Via Sistina in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Tom Marquand riding Dubai Honour wins Race 8 The KIA Tancred Stakes during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens on April 01, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

New formula can land a second Queen Elizabeth with Dubai Honour

Trainer William Haggas changed tack with Dubai Honour in his lead-up to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and jockey Tom Marquand feels it can still deliver a second win in the Group 1.

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