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QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926 - 2022 A double rainbow lit up the cloudy sky above Buckingham Palace in the minutes before the death of Queen Elizabeth II was confirmed. Some took it as a symbol of Her Majesty’s final bow to the world, while others interpreted the double as a sign that the Queen was finally reunited with the love of her life, Prince Philip. In the days since her passing, the outpouring of love and grief for the monarch has been truly fitting for a woman who has been the “strength and stay” for generations of people across the world. In this issue of Woman’s Day, which features a special 38-page tribute to Her Majesty, we hope to do justice to the Queen’s incredible reign and the truly remarkable…
QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926 - 2022 PROCLAMATION CEREMONY He was formally proclaimed the new monarch during a solemn ceremony at the Accession Council at St James’s Palace. MAIDEN SPEECH He renewed his mother’s dedication to a life of service during his first TV broadcast as King. King Charles III is raring and ready to go, and it’s no surprise, given he has spent 73 years as the monarch-in-waiting. Royal sources tell Woman’s Day that in recent years he has been “consumed by thoughts of how to take the monarchy forward” while keeping his mother front of mind. The Queen is said to have spent the past two decades acting as something of an instructor for Charles, who at long last has ascended the throne. ‘That promise of lifelong service I…
Being born an heir certainly comes with its challenges, and throughout Charles’ adolescent years, reports were rife of an indifference between the monarch and her firstborn. In a Channel 4 documentary, royal expert Clive Irving argued that the Queen “never really understood” her eldest son and was even “puzzled by him”. Thankfully, that changed, and the pair, who were often pictured giggling beside one another, became incredibly close. In one of her final public speeches, the Queen gushed over Charles and thanked him for protecting “our fragile planet”. The heir has made it clear he plans to never let his mother down - at the 2021 Platinum Jubilee party, his opening words, “Your Majesty, Mummy”, earned him ecstatic cheers from the crowd. In a moving, personal tribute, Charles went on…
In the past year, the new King has made no secret of the fact that he believes less members of his family should be publicly funded working royals. Now, top insiders tell Woman’s Day Charles is working hard to ensure his new-look Firm will reflect a modern society. “We will likely see a lot of fringe relatives being moved out of royal properties,” explains a source. “More urgently however, we will see only core royals undertaking official duties.” IN CATHERINE & WILLIAM King Charles III wasted no time in making his eldest son William, 40, the Prince of Wales. He also succeeds his father as the Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall. “Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog…
The monarchy itself is worth around $128 billion, but Her Majesty held a personal wealth of $618 million - most of which will be passed directly to her heir. “She also wanted to reward her other children for years of hard work,” says an insider. Most of the Queen’s jewels and priceless artworks are the property of the crown, and so are automatically in the hands of King Charles and Queen Camilla. However, there is a treasure trove of personal gifts that were Her Majesty’s to bequeath as she saw fit. “It is likely that she would want to pass on items from her private collection to her Loved ones,” says royal commentator Josh Rom. As for her pets, it’s been reported that her four dogs - two corgis, a…
QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926 - 2022 Earlier this year, the Queen issued a letter confirming it was her “sincere wish” that when the time comes, her daughter-in-law Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and wife of Prince Charles, should become Queen Consort as Charles ascends the throne. Now that wish, and Camilla’s journey, is complete - and what a ride it has been. IMAGE MAKEOVER Once called the “most hated woman in Britain” by a UK tabloid, Camilla has spent years rehabilitating her public image, allowing her to go from mistress to Her Majesty. She was just 24 years old when she first started dating Prince Charles after meeting in 1970 at a polo match, but when Charles was deployed with the navy in 1973, Camilla met and married army officer…
