The British Queen welcomed Dame Cindy Kiro, the first indigenous woman appointed to the role, with an exclamation of surprise, as she raised her finger and remarked: 'Ah, there you are.'
Tiny Queen!
Her Royal smile-ness! The Queen, Prince William and Prince Charles welcome Boris, business leaders, presidential envoys and tech entrepreneurs including Bill Gates and John Kerry to Windsor Castle for a VERY lavish reception
The Queen put on a stylish display as she welcomed billionaire business leaders, presidential envoys and tech entrepreneurs to Windsor Castle for a lavish reception following a Government investment summit on Tuesday. Her Majesty, 95, who looked effortlessly chic in a matching turquoise co-ord with floral detail, completed her outfit with a pair of trusted patent black shoes and dangling pearl earrings. Among the guests invited to the Queen's Berkshire home after the day-long conference in London was Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who could be seen leaning forward to shake the monarch's hand. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge, who were also in attendance, were suited and booted as they met some of the leading figures in the castle's green drawing room before mingling more widely.
Prince Charles continued to work today - as he made Mary Berry a Dame Commander during an investiture at Windsor Castle
Queen cancels trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice | Daily Mail Online
The Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital for tests after dramatically cancelling an historic trip to Northern Ireland marking 100 years since the partition of the island. Royal doctors ordered Her Majesty, 95, to rest and advised her to miss a trip to the province, sparking speculation about the reason for the eleventh-hour cancellation. It is understood the trip to an unnamed hospital in London on Wednesday afternoon was expected to be for a short stay for some preliminary investigations, so was not announced by the Palace at the time, as well as in order to protect the Queen's medical privacy (inset, the King Edward VII Hospital in London, which the Queen normally always uses - though it is not confirmed if she spent the night there). Buckingham Palace said that the monarch stayed at the hospital overnight for the first time in eight years before she was discharged and returned to Windsor Castle at lunch today, where she is expected to recuperate for the rest of the week. Including her return from Balmoral, where she spent the summer, the Queen has travelled nearly 1,000 miles since the start of October. Last week, she was forced to start using a walking stick in public for the first time, a stark reminder of her advancing years.
How the roll call of royal names has changed recently!
This week the Royal family's website updated their line of succession page, placing Sienna in eleventh place, under her mother Princess Beatrice.
Princess Eugenie's baby will be the second grandchild for Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson and is 11th in line to the throne (pictured, the order of succession). The baby is the fourth great-grandchild of the Queen to be born this year, following the arrival of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's son August in February, Zara and Mike Tindall's son Lucas in March and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter Lilibet in June
How they have grown! Spanish Royals.
Hooray for half-term! Princess Leonor of Spain, 15, who is studying at Wales' 'Hippie Hogwarts,' enjoys some quality time with her family King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Princess Sofia as she attends a concert in her homeland
Princess Leonor, 15, been studying at Wales' Atlantic College since September She has travelled back to Spain ahead of half-term, which starts tomorrow Heir to throne attended Princess of Asturias Award concert with her family
By CLAIRE TOUREILLE FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 07:01 AEDT, 22 October 2021 | UPDATED: 07:06 AEDT, 22 October 2021
Princess Leonor of Spain, who has returned to Spain for half-term, enjoyed a family night out to a concern on Thursday evening.
The 15-year-old heir to the throne has been studying at UWC Atlantic College in Wales since September, but headed home for a week of down time with her loved ones during half term, with classes resuming on November 1.
Cutting a stylish figure in a fuschia pink wrap dress and Carolina Herrera heels, the young royal joined her parents, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia as well as her younger sister Princess Sofia, 14, as they attended the traditional concert of the Princess of Asturias Award held at Principe Felipe auditory in Oviedo.
The event traditionally takes place on the eve of the Princess of Asturias Award, but was cancelled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Princess Leonor of Spain, 15, who has been studying at the UWC Atlantic College in Wales, has returned home for half-term to attend a concert with her parents King Felipe VI and Queen Letizis, pictured right, tonight
Leonor, who wore her blonde hair loose in a glossy blow dry, paired her bold, long-sleeved dress with nude-coloured heels.
Tonight's concert precedes tomorrow's Princess of Asturias Awards, where Leonor will take centre stage as she hands awards to the winner
[Question? are there many Spanish people living in Australia these days that have made this country their home?]
Keep calm and carry on! Wills and Kate are spotted at Heathrow with George, Charlotte and Louis in tow after Queen health scare Prince William and Kate Middleton carried on as normal this week as the Queen was admitted to hospital Royal couple were spotted outside Heathrow airport's Windsor Suite which costs £3,300 for three hoursAlways one to travel in style, Kate sported a £295 Diamond Geo Maxi Shirt Dress from British brand Me + Em
By BRIDIE PEARSON-JONES FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 20:23 AEDT, 23 October 2021 | UPDATED: 20:52 AEDT, 23 October 2021
Prince William appeared to put his grandmother's health scare behind him and carried on as normal this week as he was spotted outside the Windsor Suite at Heathrow airport along with his wife the Duchess of Cambridge and their three children.
William and Kate, both 39, appeared to travel from the airport with Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, from their Kensington Palace home in London.
The royals were driven to the airport by Prince William in a blacked out Audi closely escorted by security and a nanny.
The exclusive lounge is located inside Heathrow's Terminal 5 and is reserved for the Royal Family and other high profile celebrities - with one three hour stay costing £3,300. It's not clear where the family where travelling.
The trip comes as the Queen, 95, was admitted to King Edward VII's on Wednesday afternoon and stayed there overnight for tests, having to cancel a trip to Northern Ireland last minute.
Prince William has been spotted outside the Windsor Suite at Heathrow along with his wife the Duchess of Cambridge and their three children
William and Kate, both 39, appeared to travel from the airport with their three children George, eight Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, from their Kensington Palace home in central London
The exclusive lounge is located inside Heathrow's Terminal 5 and is reserved for the Royal Family and other high profile celebrities - with one three hour stay costing £3,300. It's not clear where the family where travelling
In the photos, taken on Thursday afternoon, the royal parents can be seen unloading the car whilst Prince George waits patiently on the kerb.
Always one to travel in style, Kate sported a £295 Diamond Geo Maxi Shirt Dress from British brand Me + Em.
Proving her style chops she added a matching mask as she a carried a straw bag which looked perfect for a sunny destination while pairing the look with £55 box-fresh white trainers from Italian brand Superga.
William also opted for blue, with navy chinos and powder jumper over a shirt. He added sensible brown shoes as he helped his little ones out of the car into the busy airport.
Heir to the throne Prince George looked like a mini-me of his dad in a dark blue trousers and a lighter polo shirt. He added camouflage bag.
FEMAIL has contacted Kensington Palace.
The Windsor Suite at Heathrow costs £3,300 for up to three people for an arriving or departing flight, as well as those on flights connecting within three hours.
In the photos the royal parents can be seen unloading the car whilst Prince George waits patiently on the kerb. The photos were taken at 4pm on October 21.
Always one to travel in style, Kate sported a blue length midi dress with a pretty check pattern and white trainers. Proving her style chops she added a matching mask as she a carried a straw bag which looked perfect for a sunny destination.
PRINCE CHARLES: I recognise the importance of the campaign to ensure some of the most precious manuscripts associated with our greatest authors are kept in this country
Princess Mako shares a few final words with her family before the arrival of a car which took her to get married to university sweetheart Kei Komuro in a simple ceremony carried out in Tokyo
Princess Mako (in the car) waves goodbye to her father Crown Prince Akishino, mother Crown Princess Kiko, and sister Princess Kako as she leaves their royal residence on her way to get married
Mako waved goodbye to her family in front of the cameras early Tuesday before going alone to marry Kei in a registry office, ahead of an afternoon press conference the couple gave together
Japan's Princess Mako married her commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro in a simple ceremony in Tokyo today, giving up her royal title in the process in a union that has sharply divided public opinion. The couple, who have been engaged for eight years, wed without traditional pomp or ceremony before holding a press conference during which they apologised for any distress their union has caused - though defended their decision and vowed to stand by one-another (left). They then bowed for the cameras (top right) before departing to start their new life, which is likely to be based in the US where Kei is working for a law firm. Mako also hit out at what she called 'false' press reports during her engagement which she said had caused her 'sadness and stress', after it was revealed she was suffering from PTSD. Bottom right, Mako at an official ceremony in 2019.
Joe Biden announced a new framework for his Build Back Better reconciliation bill on Thursday morning, revealing he's dropped paid leave for parents. Progressives had advocated for national paid leave for 12 weeks for new parents, however the President said earlier this month he would need to cut that down to four weeks as he struggled to gain support for his infrastructure plan. On Thursday, he announced that he has dropped paid leave for parents from the plan in a compromise to push the Build Back Better plan through a vote. His announcement comes days after Meghan, 40, sparked furious controversy when she penned a letter to Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer about paid leave. The Los Angeles-born Duchess published an extraordinary 1,030-word letter via supportive media outlets, saying paid parental leave should be a 'national right'. She said that her own family had struggled when she was younger despite her middle class upbringing in which she attended private schools.
Lucky kids! Prince Albert of Monaco reveals he's taking six-year-old twins to Glasgow for COP26 because he 'doesn't want them to be alone' - as their mother Princess Charlene remains in South Africa
The 63-year-old told People that he 'didn’t want to leave them alone' in Monaco As such Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques will be joining him next weekAlbert said his twins, who turn 7 on December 10, will 'have their own agenda'
By JESSICA GREEN FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 03:16 AEDT, 29 October 2021 | UPDATED: 04:56 AEDT, 29 October 2021
Prince Albert of Monaco has revealed his six-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques (pictured in Ireland in September) will be joining him at next week's Cop26 climate change summit in Glasgow
The twins, who are on holiday from school and made their first official state visit to Ireland last month, will attend the landmark conference - which will be attended by many world leaders and aims to agree crucial global action on climate change - in Scotland with their father.
'Obviously at that age, 6 or 7, you can't take them everywhere because they'll get bored if it's too official,' said Albert
The Duke of Cornwall carried a large folder and posed for photos with wife Camilla (left and right) as COP26 kicked off. He was among those who travelled by non-commercial plane from the G20 in Rome, MailOnline revealed. But a source insisted he would have 'only agreed to travel' after checking the aircraft was using sustainable fuel. The Prince of Wales, who will address leaders alongside Boris Johnson, is expected to stress the urgency of action - calling for the world to be on a 'war-like footing'.
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The Queen driving at Windsor this morning as she takes a break from royal duties on the advice of her doctors
+18 Her Majesty was seen in her green Jaguar estate she uses to ferry her corgis for their morning walk close to Windsor Castle
Last month, the Queen was secretly taken to King Edward VII's Hospital in central London for an overnight stay. Royal aides said the trip was for 'preliminary investigations' with the exact reason still unknown.
Palace aides are drafting plans for the Duchess of Cornwall to take on a significantly greater role – and it is possible she could even be appointed to an elite group of senior Royals who can carry out duties on behalf of the Queen.
Camilla and Prince Charles are in Glasgow representing the crown today while Prince William will also join the royal charm offensive in Scotland.
The Duke of Cambridge tweeted: 'COP26 is a landmark moment for the future of our planet — I'm proud that our @EarthshotPrize Finalists will be joining me in Glasgow to show the world that there is reason to be optimistic'.
The Queen tells the politicians to rise above politics!
I wish they would here in Oz.
President Joe Biden's car, commonly known as 'the Beast', drives along the M8 motorway near Salsburgh on its way to the summit
With leaders of more than 100 countries gathering in Glasgow for the talks, Ms Sturgeon urged campaigners to 'make life really uncomfortable for any government, any leader that is not doing enough'.
She added: 'We have all got to be pushed much harder much faster.
'This summit should not feel comfortable for anybody in a position of leadership and responsibility, it should feel bloody uncomfortable because nobody yet is doing enough, that is the reality.'
Ahead of the summit, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that failure in Glasgow could mean that the Paris agreement from 2015 - in which leaders promised to work towards keeping global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees - would 'crumple'.
Mr Johnson said: 'If Glasgow fails, then the whole thing fails.
'The Paris Agreement will have crumpled at the first reckoning.'
Yesterday Prince Charles used his COP26 address to demand a 'military-style campaign' to mobilise trillions of dollars of private sector cash to 'save our precious planet'.
The Duke of Cornwall said the pandemic had taught the world 'timelines can be sped up dramatically' when everyone 'agrees on the urgency and the direction'.
The future king said top CEOs and businesses he had spoken to confirmed they were ready to do their part to protect the globe from climate change.
Prince Charles said the strength of the 'global private sector' was greater than governments and represented the only 'real prospect' of fundamental change.
He said: 'So ladies and gentlemen, my plea today is for countries to come together to create the environment that enables every sector of industry to take the action required.
'We know this will take trillions, not billions of dollars. We also know that countries, many which are burdened by heavy levels of debt, simply cannot afford to go green.
'Here we need a vast, military style campaign to marshal the strength of the global private sector.
'With trillions at its disposal, far beyond global GDP and with the greatest respects beyond even the government's of the world's leaders it offers the only real prospect of achieving a fundamental economic transition.
Prince Charles used his COP26 address to demand a 'military-style campaign' to mobilise trillions of dollars of private sector cash to 'save our precious planet'
UN chief accuses countries of treating nature 'like a toilet' and warns mining for fossil fuels is like 'digging our own graves'The UN secretary-general accused countries of 'treating nature like a toilet' today as he warned of a looming 'climate catastrophe'.
Antonio Guterres insisted it is an 'illusion' to think there has been enough progress reducing carbon emissions, and mining for fossil fuels is like 'digging our own graves'.
The startling comparison came in a speech opening the COP26 session for world leaders.
Mr Guterres said the world's 'addiction to fossil fuels is pushing humanity to the brink'.
He told the opening plenary of the conference in Glasgow: 'We face a stark choice: either we stop it — or it stops us.
'It's time to say: enough. Enough of brutalising biodiversity. Enough of killing ourselves with carbon. Enough of treating nature like a toilet.
'Enough of burning and drilling and mining our way deeper. We are digging our own graves. '
ADVERTISEMENT'So how do we do it? First how do we get the private sector all pulling in the same direction?
'After nearly two years now of consultation, CEOs have told me we need to bring together global industries to map out in very practical terms what it will take to make the transition.
'We know from the pandemic the private sector can speed up timelines dramatically when everyone agrees on the urgency and the direction.
'So each sector needs a clear strategy of getting innovations to mark it. Second, who pays and how?
'We need to align private investment behind these industry strategies to help finance the transition effort, which means building the confidence of investors so the financial risk is reduced.
'Investment is needed to transfer from coal to clean energy. If we can develop a pipeline of more sustainable and bankable projects at a sufficient scale it will attract sufficient investment.
'Third which switches do we flick to enable these objectives?
'More than 300 of the world's leading CEOs and and investors have told me that along side the promises countries have made... they need clear market signals, agreed globally so they have the confidence to invest without the goalposts suddenly moving.
'This is the framework I've offered on a Terracarter roadmap created by my stable markets initiative with nearly 100 specific actions for acceleration.
'Together we're working to drive trillions of dollars into support transition across ten of the most emitting and polluting industries.
'They include energy, agriculture, transportation, health systems and fashion. The reality of today's global supply chains means industry transition will effect every country and every producer in the world.
'There is absolutely not doubt in my mind that the private sector is ready to play its part and to work with governments to find a way forward.'
The Prince also said the world has been put on 'war footing' due to the impact of climate change and loss of biodiversity.
He continued: 'The pandemic has shown us just how devastating a global cross border threat can be.
'Climate change and biodiversity loss are no different. in fact they pose an even greater existential threat.'
He went on: 'To the extent we have to put ourselves on what might be called a war-like footing.
'Having the opportunity of consulting many of you myself over these past few months I know you all carry a heavy burden on your shoulders and you do not need me to tell you that the eyes and hopes of the world are upon you to act decisively because time has literally run out.'
One scrubs up well! Kate Middleton dazzles in a custom blue Eponine coat dress next to dapper Prince William as pair attend Earthshot reception at Cop26 just hours after getting muddy with the Scouts
By Bridie Pearson-Jones and Harriet Johnston for MailOnline The Duchess of Cambridge proved she scrubbed up well tonight as she swapped her muddy outdoor outfit for a dazzling Eponine coat dress to attend the Earthshot reception at Cop26 in Glasgow tonight.Kate Middleton looked the picture of poise in a the coat dress and navy heels as she walked alongside Prince William in a dapper suit as they arrived at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum just hours after getting her hands dirty as she threw mud with Scouts in the Scottish city.
Wearing her hair back in a low bun, the Duchess opted for a glamorous make-up look for the ceremony tonight where she was hosted Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Boris Johnson as well as key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the winners and finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards.
Her custom dress came from Eponine's SS20 collection and made from a double wool crepe fabric, the price is available on application but similar items cost around £2400.
The Duchess of Cambridge proved she scrubbed up well tonight as she swapped her muddy outdoor outfit for a dazzling evening gown to attend the Earthshot reception at Cop26 in Glasgow tonight.
Not so sure! William didn't look pleased as his wife offered him a tub of dead larvae
Relaxed royal! Kate laughs as she offers a tub of dead larvae, used as livestock feed, to guests at a reception
Kate Middleton looked the picture of poise in a blue coat dress and navy heels as she walked alongside Prince William in a dapper suit.
William and Kate joined Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall for the ceremony in Glasgow this evening
Although it's believed the royal hasn't worn the dress in public before, it's likely it's not new as the collection is 18 months old.
The duchess added a touch of glam with dazzling diamond earrings and a poppy badge ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Meanwhile, Camilla, 74, opted for a teal Bruce Oldfield featuring buttons recycled from another outfit while Prince Charles
William and Kate's appearance comes just hours after royal couple, both 39, visited Alexandra Park Sports Hub in Dennistoun to meet with Scouts from and learn more about the group's' #PromiseToThePlanet campaign.
The event marked the first engagement for the couple since they arrived in the Scottish city for the COP26 conference which has brought world leaders together to discuss urgent action on climate change.
Kate dressed down in black jeans, a black polo neck a khaki green gilet, her favourite pair of £250 See by Chloe boots and a Scouts woggle to meet Cub and Beaver Scouts this afternoon.
The Duchess, who previously volunteered with the Scouts and was a Brownie growing up, appeared in good spirits during the outdoor engagement as she beamed and threw dirt as part of a 'wild flower bombing' bombing activity where they joined the children to throw soil packed with seeds onto a grassy bank.
The duchess added a touch of glam with dazzling diamond earrings and a poppy badge ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Wearing her hair back in a low bun, the Duchess opted for a glamorous make-up look for the ceremony tonight where she was hosted Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Boris Johnson as well as key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the winners and finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards.
William and Katespeak with guests at a reception for the key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Winners and Finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards at the Clydeside Distillery, on the sidelines of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow
William and Katespeak with guests at a reception for the key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Winners and Finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards at the Clydeside Distillery, on the sidelines of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, speaks to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as they attend an evening reception to mark the opening day of the COP26
Prince of Wales speaks to guests at a reception for the key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Winners and Finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards at the Clydeside Distillery
The royal dressed down in a pair of black skinny jeans, and wrapped up against the chilly weather in a green quilted gilet, a new addition to the royal wardrobe.
The mother-of-three finished the look with her trusty brown suede See By Chloé boots, which feature leather trim detailing on a round-toe, lace-up base.
Proving her eco credentials, Kate has often worn the boots, opting for them three times last year, including for a visit to a community garden in north London in January, and to the Scouts London headquarters in March.
The royal's hair cascaded around her shoulder in looser tonged waves, with the emphasis on sleek and natural rather than voluminous and bouncy.
Kate was named joint president of the Scouts last year. Kate is sharing the position - her first presidency of an organisation - with the Queen's cousin, the Duke of Kent, who has been president of the youth movement since 1975.
Kate and Prince William could be seen beaming as they met with the group of Scouts and their parents during the outing in Glasgow today
The couple could be seen joking with one another as they arrived for their first outing for the Cop26 conference today in Glasgow
95 years young! Queen turns down honour from The Oldie of the Year Awards because she believes 'you are only as old as you feel'
NEW In a letter published in The Oldie's November issue, The Queen's private secretary Tom Laing-Baker explained how she would like to graciously decline and hopes they find a more 'worthy recipient.'