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Jeannette Charles obituary

The Queen’s most famous lookalike, who enjoyed a long career in film and television thanks to their uncanny resemblance

The Guardian - UK

All shook up? UK’s Nigel Farage is the latest to bear the brunt of pelting as popular politics

Nigel Farage, a U.K. politician known for his populist anti-European Union rhetoric, endless media appearances and close friendship with Donald Trump’s MAGA Republicans, received an unwelcome treat while out on the U.K. election trail on June 4, 2024: a milkshake, directed at his face.

The Conversation

Jeannette Charles, British actor best known for playing Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 96

Charles was born on 15 October 1927, around 18 months after Elizabeth II, and spent over four decades playing her on TV and cinemas until she retired in 2014

The Independent UK

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Jeannette Charles, actor who played Queen Elizabeth II in dozens of films and shows, dies aged 96

The lookalike actor who played the Queen for 50 years, including in Naked Gun and Austin Powers films, died on 2 June

The Guardian - AU

Queen Elizabeth lookalike Jeannette Charles dies at same age as the Queen at 96

Jeanette Charles rose to fame in 1971 when her likeness to the Queen was spotted in a portrait

Evening Standard

King Charles banknotes enter circulation today: Where can you get them in London?

The sovereign is being changed on the Bank of England’s notes for the first time

Evening Standard

How D-Day commemorations became the stage for diplomacy and geopolitics

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, French President Emmanuel Macron will preside over an international ceremony on Omaha Beach on June 6. Every 10-year anniversary of D-Day has become a not-to-be-missed event for many heads of state. These commemorations have not always had a political and diplomatic…

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Princess Lilibet Turns Three Today, and, Of Course, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Celebrated Their Little Girl In an Adorable Manner

Lili, according to her parents, loves “singing and dancing,” is “very chilled,” and is determined to “keep up” with her older brother, Prince Archie.

Marie Claire

Japan's Emperor And Empress To Pay Three-day State Visit To UK

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Britain at the end of June, spending three days as guests of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Lip Readers Decode the Advice Queen Elizabeth Gave Princess Diana on the Buckingham Palace Balcony the Day Diana Married Prince Charles

Lip readers have also deduced what Charles said to his bride while at the altar at St. Paul’s Cathedral 43 years ago this summer.

Marie Claire

Queen Camilla oozes elegance in a pastel suit and feathered trilby for Epsom races – it's one of her best looks yet

King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a surprise appearance to cheer on the late Queen Elizabeth's horse

Woman & Home

King Charles and Queen Camilla Cheer on Horse Bred by the Late Queen Elizabeth

The royal couple attended the Epsom Derby Festival as the monarch enjoys time away from public-facing royal duties.

Marie Claire

Kate will miss rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, Palace confirms in rare update

It would have been the princess’ first public engagement following her cancer diagnosis

Evening Standard

Queen Elizabeth Once Let Slip Which Child of Prince William and Princess Kate Rules the Roost

And, years later, nothing’s really changed.

Marie Claire

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This is why 'Bridgerton' season 3 didn't include this popular character

Will one of the queen's diamonds make her grand return to the Ton in season 3 part 2? Here's what we know

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth once gave a rare insight into George and Charlotte's relationship

This is so sweet

Marie Claire

There’s A Perfectly Good Reason Why Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Didn’t Wear the Spencer Tiara on Their Respective Wedding Days

Their late mother-in-law, Lady Diana Spencer, famously—and beautifully—wore her family heirloom tiara when she married Prince Charles in 1981, and wore it again multiple times throughout her royal life.

Evening Standard

Nicki Minaj live at The O2 review: the queen proves why she's still the best

After a rocky start to the UK leg of her tour, Minaj made it to London – and reasserted her claim over the rap crown

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Woman & Home

Kate Middleton and Prince William's 'wise' decision to protect Princess Charlotte

The couple's careful choice when Princess Charlotte was born has been dubbed 'wise' by a royal commentator for this sad reason

Guitar World

“Brian walked up to me and said, ‘I dig that.’ I was finger-tapping with my right hand. He says, ‘I'm going to nick that from you!’” The mystery virtuoso who inspired Brian May to two-hand tap recalls the exact moment it happened

The Queen guitarist credited an unnamed Texan guitarist as the player who inspired him to hone his two-hand tapping chops. Now, after much speculation, his identity has been confirmed

GoodToKnow

Princess Charlotte wasn’t named after her grandmother Princess Diana for one important reason, reveals royal expert (and we totally get it)

A royal expert has called Kate Middleton and Prince William's baby name choice 'wise' for a poignant reason

GoodToKnow

Prince George’s sweet nickname for mum Kate Middleton revealed by lip-reading expert - and it’s a great alternative for ‘Mummy’

The Royal Family are big fans of nicknames

Marie Claire

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Photo Added to the National Portrait Gallery

The photograph was taken just three days before Queen Elizabeth's passing.

GoodToKnow

Prince George, Charlotte and Louis can now spend a lot more time with their dad thanks to the PM calling an election - but why are royals prohibited from working until the election is over?

Working royals from King Charles to Prince William to Princess Anne can now enjoy a lot more family time as they wait for the results of general election to begin working again

GoodToKnow

Prince Louis’ bedtime routine might be strict but dad Prince William always makes time for this sweet tradition

Prince William has shared some insight into his bedtime routine with Prince Louis

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