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Pippa Middleton and her fiance, James Matthews arrive at Disability Snowsport UK's ParaSnowBall at London's Hurlingham Club. 4 May 2017. Picture: Les Wilson / Camera Press / AustralScope

The sleepy village where Pippa will wed

WE take you inside the village where ‘Her Royal Hotness’ Pippa Middleton will say ‘I do’, at what is set to be the society wedding of the year.

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MUST CREDIT MEGA AGENCYONE TIME USE - WEB ONLYFEE APPLIES - CONTACT NETWORKQueen Elizabeth II at the Ivy in London. Also pictured : David Walliams and Princess Michael of Kent. 18 May 2017 Pictured: Queen Elizabeth II. Picture: Mega Agency

Queen hits trendy nightspot

THE Queen has stepped out in the West End for a rare night out at a famous London restaurant for her friend’s birthday party.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Pippa Middleton and James Matthews attend day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at Wimbledon on July 06, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

New twist to Pippa’s $500k wedding

IT promises to be the wedding of the year. Now more details have emerged about of the theme for Pippa Middleton’s wedding.

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 13: Actress Meghan Markle leaves the "Today Show" taping at NBC Rockefeller Center Studios on July 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/GC Images)

Meghan arrives for Pippa’s wedding

PRINCE Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle has jetted into London as more details emerge of Pippa Middleton’s elaborate wedding.

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Pippa Middleton attends Day Ten of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP

Pippa to make royal entrance at wedding

IT would be hard to top her sister, Kate’s wedding, but Pippa Middleton has some grand plans for her big day to make her feel like a princess.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend ICAP's 23rd annual Charity Day at ICAP, London, UK, on the 9th December 2015. Pictured: Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, Kate Middleton Ref: SPL1191444 091215 Picture by: James Whatling Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Kate’s big fear for Pippa’s wedding

KATE Middleton has revealed her nerves ahead of sister Pippa’s wedding this weekend. So what is troubling her?

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Mystery, scandal in Pippa’s new family

ONE brother tragically disappeared, never to be seen again. The other is a reality star who boasts of orgies and steroids. Meet Pippa’s new in-laws.

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Princess Di’s ex ‘had a rough night’

MORE details on the medical condition of James Hewitt, the former lover of Princess Diana, have emerged after he suffered a heart attack and stroke.

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Meeting Kate was just too much for this kid

MEETING a famous royal in front of hundreds of people proved to be a tough ask for three-year-old Teo Schleck. He just couldn’t deal.

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ONE TIME WEB USE ONLY - FEE APPLIES FOR REUSE - Meghan Markle watches Prince Harry play in the Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park Polo Club, Ascot, Berkshire, UK, on the 7th May 2017. 07 May 2017 Pictured: Meghan Markle. Photo credit: James Whatling / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: null) [Photo via Mega Agency] Picture: James Whatling/Mega

Harry and Meghan’s first public kiss

THE moment Meghan Markle leaned in for a good luck kiss with Prince Harry before he played polo has been caught on camera.

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DUNSTABLE, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Queen Elizabeth II visits the Elephant Centre at the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on April 11, 2017 in Dunstable, United Kingdom. The Queen and The Duke will meet the Head Elephant Keeper and view the elephant team carrying out daily care tasks such as nail filing and mouth care. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness will meet the Centre's project team, including zookeepers and architects, in front of the elephant paddock before proceeding to the amphitheatre where The Queen will unveil a plaque to mark the formal opening of the Centre. The Queen and The Duke will view an elephant being fed and meet keepers and vets before departing. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Queen tells princes to ‘stop soul-baring’

AS PRINCE Philip prepares to retire, the Queen has reportedly told William and Harry to stop baring their souls and be more like their grandfather.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Pippa Middleton seen heading to ParaSnowBall 2017 fundraiser held at The Hurlingham Club on May 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ricky Vigil M/GC Images)

Pippa’s wedding invite list revealed

WITH two weeks until Pippa Middleton’s wedding, guest list details can be revealed. It includes future kings, a duchess, a reality-show playboy, millionaires and celebs.

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WARNING ONE TIME USE - FEES APPLY. Meghan Markle watches Prince Harry play in the Audi Polo Challenge at Cowarth Polo Club in Ascot, Berkshire, UK, on the 6th May 2017. 06 May 2017 Pictured: Meghan Markle and Mark Dwyer. Photo credit: James Whatling / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA33781_008.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]

Megs and Harry take romance public

THIS is a big step. Suits actor Meghan Markle has made her first public appearance as Prince Harry’s girlfriend, attending his polo match in London.

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Meghan Markle watches Prince Harry play in the Audi Polo Challenge at Cowarth Polo Club in Ascot, Berkshire, UK, on the 6th May 2017. 06 May 2017 Pictured: Prince Harry. Photo credit: James Whatling / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: null) [Photo via Mega Agency]

Markle makes first appearance as a royal girlfriend

THEIR relationship seems to be getting more and more serious after Markle surprised her royal boyfriend at a polo event.

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Grimshaw’s right royal faux pas

CHANNEL Nine’s ACA host Tracy Grimshaw caused a stir when she flubbed the announcement of the news from Buckingham Palace.

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(FILES) This file photo taken on March 13, 2015 shows Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, leaving St Paul's Cathedral in London after attending a memorial service to mark the end of Britain's combat operations in Afghanistan. Britain's Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will retire from public engagements later this year, Buckingham Palace said on May 4, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL

‘London Bridge down’: Secret plan for Queen’s death

YESTERDAY’S news of an all-staff meeting at Buckingham Palace sparked fears about the Queen’s health. When she does pass away, this is what will happen.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Queen Elizabeth II arrives with flowers for the unveiling of the new memorial to members of the armed services who served and died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan at Victoria Embankment Gardens on March 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘London Bridge down’: Secret plan for Queen’s death

YESTERDAY’S news of an all-staff meeting at Buckingham Palace sparked fears about the health of the Queen. When she does pass away, this is what will happen.

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Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh speaks to guests after attending the Order of Merit service at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, London, Thursday May 4, 2017. ï»¿Prince Philip, the consort known for his constant support of his wife Queen Elizabeth II as well as for his occasional gaffes, will retire from royal duties this fall, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. (John Stillwell/Pool Photo via AP)

Prince Philip cracks joke at own expense

PRINCE Philip had the royal media captivated during his first public appearance after announcing his impending retirement from royal duties.

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Retiring Philip has lunch with Howard

PRINCE Philip will be stepping down from public life later this year but first he and Queen Elizabeth had an engagement with John Howard.

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Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, smiles during his visit to Lord's Cricket Ground to open the new Warner Stand, in London, Wednesday, May 3, 2017. (Arthur Edward/Pool Photo via AP)

Prince Philip plays a straight bat

PRINCE Philip was in high spirits as he visited the hallowed turf of Lord’s, giving no indication he was planning to retire from public life.

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ESCAPE: ROYAL BRITAIN .. Richard Green story .. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh during the Royal Procession on day 5 of Royal Ascot 2015 at Ascot racecourse on June 20, 2015 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) Picture: Getty

Prince Philip retires from public duties

BUCKINGHAM Palace has announced that Prince Philip is stepping down from all of his public duties, after Queen Elizabeth II’s staff were summoned to a meeting.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh are escorted through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Speculation rife over Prince Philip

THE internet has gone into meltdown with speculation over Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip after “urgent meeting”.

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John Laws on the 7:30 report, 3 May 2017. Picture: ABC

‘I didn’t like Diana from the start’

FIVE years after one of his most famous interviews, broadcaster John Laws has returned to the ABC to reveal why he had no time for Princess Diana.

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NORFOLK, ENGLAND - APRIL 2017: In this undated handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte is pictured at home in April in Norfolk, England. The photograph was taken in April by The Duchess at their home in Norfolk to mark Princess' second birthday. (Photo by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images) NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL USE (including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use including, for example, calendars, books and supplements). 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 Kensington Palace in writing. NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

‘Ugly child’: Vile trolls target Princess Charlotte

INTERNET trolls have targeted an adorable picture of Princess Charlotte on her second birthday — sparking a furious response online.

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PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 18: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (not in picture) visit Les Invalides military hospital during an official two-day visit to Paris on March 18, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Rooke-Pool/Getty Images)

Royals want $2.1m for topless Kate pics

BRITAIN’S royal family want $2.1 million in damages for topless photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge that appeared in a French magazine.

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SURAMA, GUYANA - DECEMBER 03: Prince Harry visits the Iwokrama International Centre in the Hinterland on day 13 of an official visit to the Caribbean on December 3, 2016 in Surama, Guyana. Prince Harry's visit to The Caribbean marks the 35th Anniversary of Independence in Antigua and Barbuda and the 50th Anniversary of Independence in Barbados and Guyana. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)

Is Prince Harry ready to grow up?

PRINCE Harry has taken his A-list girlfriend Meghan Markle to his best mate’s wedding. As we take you inside their island love nest, we look at if he’s ready for marriage.

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Allan Evans from Wheat Ridge, Colorado, says he is a direct descendant of a royal Welsh bloodline dating back to the 3rd century

The man who would be king?

AN American is “a descendant of the King of Wales”, and vows to return to Britain to overthrow Prince Charles as heir to the throne.

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(FILES) This file photo taken on November 11, 2013 shows US actress Meghan Markle as she poses for pictures on the red carpet upon arrival for the world premier of the film "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" in Leicester Square, central London. Britain's Prince Harry confirmed on November 8, 2016, that he is dating US actress Meghan Markle as he hit out at the "wave of abuse and harassment" she has suffered in recent weeks. In an unprecedented statement from Kensington Palace, the prince, 32, urged media organisations to refrain from "further damage" as he blasted the smears and "racial undertones" appearing in newspaper articles. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew Cowie

Meghan Markle opens up on being poor

SHE may be dating royalty now but Prince Harry’s girlfriend was once so broke she couldn’t afford to fix her car.

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Hint we all missed about Meghan dating Harry

WEEKS before news of their secret romance surfaced, actor Meghan Markle dropped a hint in an interview that she had found new love with Prince Harry.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales departs St Pauls Cathedral after the national police memorial day service at St Paul's Cathedral on September 25, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Charles, the activist king

PRINCE Charles’s views on climate change and other issues could create problems when he is king unless he adopts his mother’s famed discretion. But will the outspoken prince be silenced?

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LONDON - JULY 6: Tara Palmer-Tompkinson and a guest attend the "Diamonds" Private View and Launch Party at the Natural History Museum on July 6, 2005 in London, England. The summer party launches the new exhibition of rare white and coloured diamonds including the Pumpkin, a 5.54 carat orange diamond worn by Halle Berry at the 2002 Academy Awards. The exhibition runs from July 8 to February 26, 2006. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Royal It Girl’s cause of death revealed

BRITISH socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was said to be battling a brain tumour when she died — but now her family have revealed that’s not the case.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II walks along the platform at King's Lynn railway station as she returns to London after spending the Christmas period at Sandringham House in North Norfolk, England, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. ( Victoria Jones/PA via AP)

The hilarious way Queen eats fruit

A FORMER footman to the Queen and butler to Princess Diana has revealed how the Royals eat bananas, and it’s as posh as you’d expect.

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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson (L) arrives to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Prince Charles’ goddaughter dead at 45

PRINCE Charles’ goddaughter, the former “It girl” and socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, has died at the age of 45 after a recent battle with ill health.

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ONLINE ONLY NO PRINT - FEE APPLIES - ONE TIME USE ONLY - EXCLUSIVE: **PREMIUM RATES APPLY** **MANDATORY CREDIT LDNPIX** Meghan Markle who has 'virtually moved into' Prince Harry's Kensington Palace cottage, stepped out to shop for flowers in London and the gold ring embossed with the Prince's initial was impossible to miss. The Canadian actress, who has previously worn a necklace with his initial on and matching love bracelets with her boyfriend, looked casually chic in Hunter wellies, a green Barbour jacket, jeans and a blue beanie hat as she navigated the streets. 05 Feb 2017 Pictured: Meghan Markle. Photo credit: LDNPIX / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA15865_001.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]

Markle shows off Harry’s ‘promise ring’

SHE’S dating Prince Harry. She’s wearing a ring with the letter ‘H’ on it. We’re probably all now one step further away from marrying the famous royal.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 6: (NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder. No sales, No books. No merchandising. No use after 2359 local time Tuesday February 7, 2017. Mandatory credit: David Bailey) In this handout photo from 2014 reissued by Buckingham Palace to mark the Sapphire Anniversary of her accession to the throne, Queen Elizabeth II wears a suite of sapphire jewellery given to her by King George VI as a wedding gift in 1947 as she takes an official portrait released on February 6, 2016 in London, England. The Queen's Accession was 65 years ago on February 6 1952. (Photo by David Bailey/Buckingham Palace via Getty Images)

Queen marks 65 years on throne

THE Queen has become the first British monarch to reach their Sapphire Jubilee, with royal gun salutes marking the historic day.

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Britain's Prince William, second left, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, left, and Prince Harry take part in a relay race, during a training event to promote the charity Heads Together, at the Queen Elizabeth II Park in London, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)

Harry and Wills ditch Kate in running race

PRINCE William may be closer in line to the British throne, but brother Prince Harry had him covered on the track.

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Prince Harry and Meghan’s cute date

PRINCE Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle, described as being inseparable, have finally been pictured together holding hands in London.

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UPLOADED IMAGE - SYDNEY, NSW - MARCH 13: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll smiles amongst Australian flags being waved by the crowd after the Commonwealth Day Service March 13, 2006 in Sydney, Australia. The Queen and Prince Philip are on a five-day visit to Australia where she will officially open the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. (Photo by Rob Griffith-Pool/Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth marks major milestone

QUEEN Elizabeth II — the longest reigning monarch in the world — is about to celebrate her Sapphire Jubilee, marking 65 years on the throne.

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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 10: (NOT FOR MAGAZINE COVER USE IN GERMANY BETWEEN 15 August and 31 August 2007) Princess Of Wales In Hong Kong Wearing A Pearl And Diamond Tiara Which Was A Wedding Gift From The Queen. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images)

It’s the ‘right time’ to honour Princess Di

PRINCESS Diana’s sons Prince William and Harry have spoken of how she will be commemorated on the 20th anniversary of her death.

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This image made available by Penguin Books Ltd shows from left, Emily Shuckburgh, a Cambridge University climate scientist, Prince Charles, long a critic of man-made climate change, and Tony Juniper, a former Friends of the Earth director. Prince Charles has co-authored a book on climate change. The book called "Climate Change" launched Sunday Jan. 15, 2017, and is part of Ladybird book series, which traditionally targeted children but has recently expanded to a broader audience. (Penguin Books Ltd via AP)

Prince Charles pens climate change book

PRINCE Charles has co-authored a Ladybird book on the challenges and possible solutions to climate change.

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Harry ‘introduces Meghan to Kate’

PRINCE Harry has reportedly introduced girlfriend Meghan Markle to his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, for the first time.

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16/02/2002 PIRATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2002 : Lord Snowdon arrives for the 15/09/02 funeral of his former wife Princess Margaret at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Windsor.

Princess Margaret’s ex dies at 86

THE former husband of Princess Margaret, Lord Snowdon, has died aged 86.

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EMBARGOED SUN JAN 15 TV GUIDE ONLY The Queen at 90: A family tribute features Queen Elizabeth II on UKTV. Picture: Supplied/UKTV.

Queen’s TV crown still sparkles

Elizabeth At 90: A Family Tribute, narrated by Prince Charles is a charming reminder of the Queen’s remarkable stoicism and her royal legacy.

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Britain's Prince William speaks with Aoife, 9, during his visit to a Child Bereavement UK Centre in Stratford in east London, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Prince William has been the royal patron of the Child Bereavement UK organisation since 2009. It supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)

Prince tells: ‘I lost my mummy too’

IN a rare public display, Prince William has opened up about the death of his mother while consoling children at a bereavement centre.

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Queen Elizabeth II arriving to attend the morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.. Picture date: Sunday January 8, 2017. The monarch missed church on Christmas Day and New Year's Day with a heavy cold. See PA story ROYAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Queen’s first appearance since illness

QUEEN Elizabeth has made her first public appearance in almost a month, after being laid low by a heavy winter cold.

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Royal’s first outing since tragedy

THE Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips was amongthe stars who lined up for the inaugural Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo at The Spit on the Gold Coast.

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Queen’s health under a cloud

THE health of Queen Elizabeth II remains a concern more than five weeks after she came down with a heavy cold, with her next public outing unclear.

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LONDON - DECEMBER 25: Queen Elizabeth II gives her Christmas speech to the nation in the Chapel at Buckingham Palace where she recorded her Christmas broadcast to the Commonwealth on December 25, 2005 in London, England. She praises the generous humanitarian response and compassion shown to those who suffered from the succession of natural disasters and acts of terrorism during the year. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)

‘Your Majesty, I nearly shot you’

AS the Queen has returned to work, new details have emerged of how she was once almost shot by a Buckingham Palace guard.

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Statues at the front of Drottningholm Palace, home of the Swedish royal family, are regularly cleaned by hand, in Stockholm, Sweden.

‘You feel you’re not completely alone’

CENTURIES-OLD Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm is home to Sweden’s royal family — and a fright of ghosts.

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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arrives at the Traditional New Year's Banquet hosted by Queen Margrethe of Denmark, at, Amalienborg Palace, on January 1, 2017, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Picture: Getty

Princess Mary glitters at New Year ball

THE annual event has produced some of her most stylish looks and this year was no exception.

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