Queen Elizabeth news – Her Majesty CANCELS Christmas plans as terrifying covid Omicron variant rips through the UK

THE Queen has cancelled her family Christmas party over Covid fears.

Her Majesty said it was "with regret" the annual royal get-together would not be going ahead as planned – but that it was "the right thing to do" as the Omicron variant rages across the UK.

The decision was described as "a precautionary one" as it was felt the festive lunch would "put too many people's Christmas arrangements at risk if it went ahead".

Buckingham Palace declined to comment further as it is a "private family event".

This will be the Queen's first Christmas in 73 years without her husband Prince Philip, who died at the age of 99 in April.

Read our royal family live blog for the latest news and updates…

  • Milica Cosic

    Sarah Ferguson on Prince Harry's 'happiness' with Meghan

    Sarah Ferguson spoke out on Prince Harry's "happiness" with Meghan Markle and shared what she thinks his late mother, Princess Diana, would say about her son today.

    During an appearance on the Italian talk show, Porta a Porta, on Tuesday, the Duchess of York said: "The most important thing—and I know Diana, if she were here, would say that—is they are happy.

    "And she (Meghan) makes him happy. And I love to see that little boy that cried at the funeral to have happiness now," Sarah said.

  • Milica Cosic

    Meghan bullying probe ‘has only interviewed a handful of people’

    THE probe into Meghan Markle’s bullying allegations has only interviewed a “handful of people who used to work for her”, insiders claim.

    Earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex was accused of “humiliating” personal assistants and staff, as well as driving two out of the Palace, which she denies. 

    An internal investigation was launched in March – but sources now fear the probe is being “kicked into the long grass”, it has been revealed.

    Inquiries are focusing on a 16-day trip to Australia in 2018, during which a series of clashes between Meghan and her staff left the latter “severely psychologically traumatised”.

    But only a handful of people have been called up to share their side of it, insiders told the Daily Mail.

    Two PA’s, another member of staff and Simon Case, Prince William’s former-Private Secretary, were potentially among the chosen few.

    Earlier this year, sources alleged to The Times that Meghan drove two personal assistants out of the household and undermined the confidence of a third.

  • Milica Cosic

    BBC podcast on Meg & Harry held back

    Following on from the backlash of BBC’s controversial documentary series, they have chosen not to release a podcast about Meghan and Harry.

    The Harry, Meghan and the Media podcast was meant to follow on from The Princes and the Press documentary.

    But after viewers complained that it was “disrespectful to the Royal Family”, the Beeb quietly dropped the podcast.

    The two-part BBC Two documentary, presented by Amol Rajan, aired allegations that William’s staff had briefed against the Sussexes.

    It was slammed by The Royal Households for “unfounded claims”.

    The podcast was set to include far more controversial material.

  • Milica Cosic

    ExplainedL Who’s in the line-up for the Royal Variety Performance?

    The musical stars lined up to perform include chart topper Ed Sheeran, Brit Award winner James Blunt, Anne-Marie, Years and Years and Sir Rod Stewart.

    Cirque du Soleil, the cast of the Matilda The Musical and The Tony award winning Moulin Rouge Musical will also deliver exclusives performance in the 2021 performance.

    Germany’s The Messoudi Brothers will also make an appearance at the show to perform their remarkable hand to hand act.

    The performance will also feature appearances from Grammy Award winners Elvis Costello and Gregory Porter.

    Actress Keala Settle and the Some Voices choir will also come together for a performance.

    Singer and TV presenter Jane McDonald and soprano singer Carly Paoli are set to sing a special duet.

    And finally the night will include a slice of comedy from Judi Love, Josh Widdicome, Bill Bailey and Chris McCausland.

  • Milica Cosic

    When is the Royal Variety Performance 2021?

    The performance will take place on December, 19, 2021 from 7:20pm.

    The evening will feature world class performers, theatre, incredible singers and top tier British comedy.

    The acts will perform in the presence of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

  • Milica Cosic

    News you may have missed

    • We shared how Meghan showed her real feelings about her royal title with one gesture on Ellen show, says body language expert.
    • And Meghan and Prince Harry will skip Christmas with "disappointed" Queen & will celebrate in $15m pad, it’s claimed.
    • Meanwhile, Meghan may rein in "woke" speeches after seeing Prince Harry’s relationship with family is at risk, expert says.

    Meghan Markle’s ‘mask slipped’ (Continued…)

    “This is because compound expressions can have any kind of facial combination. In this case, my personal take on it is that I see hostility.”

    Another example he gave is when Meghan faces the interviewer and seems to clench her jaw when moving her head down.

    He said: “Clenching the jaw, most of the time, is trying to release stress. Does it mean that Meghan is angry all the time? Maybe not.

    “But it seems that she has adapted that jaw clenching as a bad habit… But if she adopted this as a bad habit, it’s because at some point, she had these intense bouts of emotions that required that facial escape.”

    He then tries to sum up Meghan’s expressions with one simple theory.

    Jesus continued: “You have to look at all of them like a system, and it’s much easier if you reduce expressions to their easiest meanings.

    “One, she has a hard time showing genuine smiles. 

    “Two, she has a hard time hiding her tension… And three, she looks like she wants to have control of the narrative because she seems too affected by the man talking.”

    Meghan Markle’s ‘mask slipped’ 

    A NEW video has emerged of Meghan Markle before she met Prince Harry, and a body language has claimed it shows her exhibiting “hostile” behaviour.

    The clip was taken when Meghan was starring in US hit legal drama Suits, and body language expert Jesus Enrique Rosas says her “mask slipped” in the chat

    In a YouTube video with the title “Watch Meghan Markle's mask slip in a split second”, Jesus, who is known as The Body Language Guy, analysed Meghan’s gestures.

    In the chat, host Ruben Jay appears to mix up his question cards while introducing his guest, Meghan.

    Jesus then focuses on Meghan’s reaction during the delay, and said she exhibited “compound facial expression”, meaning she gave off numerous signals.

    He explained: “When an analyst spots a compound expression, you have to judge, what is the correct word to define what you are seeing?”

    BREAKING: Queen ‘regretfully’ CANCELS Christmas party

    THE Queen has cancelled her family Christmas party over Covid fears.

    Her Majesty said it was "with regret" the annual royal get-together would not be going ahead as planned – but that it was "the right thing to do".

    The decision was described as "a precautionary one" as it was felt the festive lunch would "put too many people's Christmas arrangements at risk if it went ahead.

    Buckingham Palace declined to comment further as it is a "private family event".

    The monarch had been due to host The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, among 50 or so members of the royal family at Windsor Castle next Tuesday.

    • Milica Cosic

      Queen's 'gracious move' with Meg & Harry

      Royal commentator Neil Sean has claimed that Her Majesty, 95, is "far too gracious" not to send presents to Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and their children across the pond.

      Taking to his YouTube channel, the expert said: "There will be some gifts but it will be very formal.

      "[The Queen] is far too gracious to be too childish not include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the gift package.

      "But let's just say, whatever they do send each other over it will be at a distance."

    • Milica Cosic

      George, Charlotte and Louis get two Christmases

      Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William's three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, are undoubtedly excited for the festivities this year.

      And if they do spend Christmas with the Queen in Norfolk, the royal children may find they get two Christmas celebrations this year.

      Etiquette expert and former royal butler Grant Harrold explained the festive gift traditions of the Royal Family.

      Mr Harrold said: "The kids still get to spend Christmas morning like, hopefully, every other kid in the country and get to open their presents on Christmas morning.

      "With the royals, Christmas more than anything for the Queen is very much about having the family together.

      "Having that time with them all, spending time with the grandkids and the great-grandkids, and having that little tradition of the fun Christmas gifts with the afternoon tea.

      "And then they have I suppose you'd call it a 'Christmas dinner' as they have a big dinner in the evening, but then the next day they have a lunch."

    • Milica Cosic

      Meghan's budget salads

      MEGHAN'S father has scotched her claims she grew up on salads at a budget restaurant.

      Thomas Markle, 77, also called Harry a candyass, a timid or cowardly person, for quitting the UK.

      Speaking from his home in Rosarito, Mexico, Meghan's dad told us: "She's never, ever, ever had to worry about anything like that in her life.

      "We'd do the best restaurants in town and we'd do Sizzler because it was convenient. We never had to rub our pennies together and just have the salad bar.

      "She had the salad bar but she had a meal as well."

      He added of Meghan's note: "She sends letters to senators and congressmen where she calls herself the Duchess. That's totally wrong. You really shouldn't do that."

      Thomas also took aim at Harry, 37, for quitting as a frontline royal. He said: "Harry walked away from his responsibilities and that's ridiculous. He walked away from his grandmother, the royals and the British people.

      "He's a candyass. I'd take him on at my age any time.

      "He'd run away from me."

    • Milica Cosic

      New job opening at Windsor Castle (Continued…)

      Describing working at the palace as offering a sense of  'pride in joining a team at the heart of a world famous institution', it goes on to say that working for the Royal Household is 'exceptional'.

      The advert says: "The Gardens team at The Royal Household maintain and care for gardens that are seen by thousands of visitors and guests every year."

      "Helping to shape the future of the gardens, you'll plant new shrubbery, bulbs and seasonal flower displays, ensuring that they continue to provide a spectacular setting for a historic building.

      "And in conserving the garden's rich biodiversity, you'll contribute to its unique history whilst learning from expert colleagues.'

      The ideal candidate has: "A passion for horticulture, along with relevant experience and a good working knowledge of plants and turf care."

      Read more here.

    • Milica Cosic

      New job opening at Windsor Castle

      EVER considered working in the Royal Household?

      Well, luckily a job as the Queen's gardener has opened up and for a salary of £19,500 a year.

      The job offers the individual the chance to 'make their mark' on the vast royal grounds of 52,609 square metres – or 13.000 acres -and states: "Joining the Gardens team, you'll help ensure the grounds of Windsor Castle and the surrounding areas are maintained to the highest of standards."

      It is a permanent role, working: "Full time, 5 days per week. Weekend working will occasionally be required."

    • Milica Cosic

      Queen's Xmas gift for Archie last year

      Earlier this year, Prince Harry revealed that The Queen had sent Archie a wafflemaker for Christmas in 2020.

      During his appearance on James Corden's The Late Late Show, the Duke of Sussex said: "Interestingly, my grandmother asked us what Archie wanted for Christmas and Meg said a waffle maker.

      "Meg makes up a beautiful organic mix, in the waffle maker, flip it, out it comes, he loves it. Archie literally wakes up in the morning and says 'waffle'."

    • Milica Cosic

      ‘Formal’ Xmas celebration with Harry & Meghan

      Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will still find a way to celebrate the festive season with The Queen, an expert has claimed.

      Earlier this month, royal correspondent Neil Sean discussed how the Royal Family will be marking Christmas this year on his YouTube channel.

      Neil claimed: "There will be some gifts but it will be very formal.

      "[The Queen] is far too gracious to be childish and not include [Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the gift package."

      However, the expert said the gift opening would take place at "a distance" and NOT over Zoom calls.

    • Milica Cosic

      Usain Bolt: 'I haven’t talked to Prince Harry for a while'

      The sprinter — once so close to Harry, 37, that he said he wanted to help organise his stag do — has now admitted they no longer speak.

      In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Usain said: “No, I didn’t (get to organise his stag).

      “I think he got really serious, really quickly. He is about married life and good for it now so has left that life behind now.

      “I haven’t talked to him in a while but I still would like to keep in contact.”

      Bolt, 35, is the latest name to be added to those snubbed by Harry following his union with Meghan.

    • Milica Cosic

      Queen was 'very much looking forward' to Xmas

      The Queen was apparently "very much looking forward" to family Christmas. However, in light of the rapidly increasing Omicron cases in the UK, the festivities are looking increasingly unlikely to go ahead.

      A royal source told the Mirror: “The Queen has been very much looking forward to both the party and welcoming her family for Christmas at Sandringham."

      But added that the Queen will take "appropriate measures" in light of the rising cases.

    • Milica Cosic

      Queen's Christmas lunch table arrangements

      Mike Tindall has revealed that Prince George and Princess Charlotte sit on their own table away from the Queen during the Royal Family's festive celebrations.

      Speaking on his rugby podcast, Mike Tindall said: “This is the family lunch, there were seven tables so there must have been about 70 of us there.

      “The kiddies have their own little one in a different room.”

    • Milica Cosic

      Queen faces Xmas alone

      This year, the Queen could be facing Christmas alone as the Royal Family's pre-Christmas get-together "hangs in the balance" following the surge of Omicron cases.

      A royal source told the Mirror: “The Windsor party is very much in the balance and everything is focused on being able to enjoy Christmas in the safest way possible.

      “The Queen is very mindful of the rapid rates of coronavirus in the community and will take the appropriate measures.”

      Traditionally, the Queen spends the festive period at her Sandringham estate, where she is then joined by other members of the Royal Family.

      However, last year coronavirus restrictions prevented the Royal Family from coming together.

    • Milica Cosic

      The new monarchy

      When the end of the second Elizabethan age ends, and the Carolinian one dawns, the monarchy could look very different.

      A royal expert has said that Prince Charles will introduce a “very different” monarchy era, but he will struggle to match up with the Queen’s phenomenal reign.

      Professor Anna Whitelock said: “Just by virtue of the fact that the Queen is celebrating her seventieth year next year, by virtue of her longevity, her life, what she’s lived through, what she’s seen, she’s been unmatched.

      “Charles, given his own age, he’s never going to be able to surpass that, and what the Queen has seen and been through.”

      She added: “I think we are in a very different, and we are going to be, in a very different era with a very different kind of monarch, and a very different kind of monarchy in the future.”

    • Milica Cosic

      William & Kate’s Christmas card shows family in Jordan

      The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released their official Christmas card photograph showing their family in Jordan.

      William is pictured sitting on a gold pouffe next to wife Kate, with the couple resting a hand on the other’s knee.

      Prince George, eight, and Princess Charlotte, six, sit next to their parents, while three-year-old Prince Louis is sitting on what appears to be a sheepskin rug at his mother’s feet.

      Kensington Palace said the photograph was taken in Jordan earlier this year, but did not say what the nature of the trip was, when exactly it took place, or who was behind the camera.

      Last month, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall went on an official tour to Jordan and Egypt, where they celebrated the culture, heritage and achievements of the Middle East nations.

      In the photograph, the Cambridges and their children are smiling and look relaxed in casual outfits.

    • Joseph Gamp

      Prince Charles ‘dreading’ Prince Harry’s memoir, expert claims

      A ROYAL expert has revealed that Prince Charles and his team won’t be looking forward to Prince Harry’s new memoir.

      In the light of Prince Harry’s upcoming book, Richard Kay has shared that Prince Charles will be ”dreading” the release as he ”chips away” his credibility.

      It has also been reported that the two have barely spoken over the last eight months and that the relations between the father and the son are at an ”all time low”.

      There are allegations that they have only had a couple of ”fraught” phone calls since Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, quit their roles as senior royals last year.

      In addition, Harry has also been accused of “one-upmanship” over his father due to the comments he made regarding allegations of cash-for-honours that is engulfing Charles’ charity.

    • Joseph Gamp

      The new 50p commemorative coin

      A new 50p coin has been announced by the Royal Mint and it will be launched next year to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

      It will be the first time a royal event will appear on the tails side of the coin and the design has even been approved by the Queen.

      Featuring the number 70 to denote the number of years the Queen has reigned up to 2022, her cypher will also be nestled inside the zero as the central focus of the design.

    • Joseph Gamp

      Who’s hosting the Royal Variety Performance?

      Presenter and treasured comedian Alan Carr is to host The Royal Variety Performance in the grand Royal Albert Hall in London.

      Last year’s performance was hosted by Jason Manford on December, 8, 2020.

      This year’s performance will mark the 109th event making it the world’s longest running entertainment show.

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