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Inside the Queen's lockdown life: 22 members of staff, horse riding and planning Prince Philip's 100th birthday
The Queen and Prince Philip have been self-isolating at Windsor Castle since March, and now, details have emerged about how the pair are spending their lockdown days.
Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are locked down with just 22 members of staff, which Master of the Household Tony Johnstone-Burt, a former Royal Navy officer, has referred to as "HMS Bubble". The team have had to remain separated from their own families for the duration of isolation, to make sure that the royals are safe from COVID-19.
Despite the strict measures in place, the Queen has been taking part in her favourite past time most mornings – horse riding. The monarch has been driving her own car and heading to the stables located in Home Park without police, servants or family to avoid being exposed to the coronavirus, the Daily Mail has revealed.
At the stables, head groom Terry Pendry is on hand to ensure that her ponies are ready, whilst maintaining a safe two metre distance.
"The monarch's ride of choice is a black pony called Carltonlima Emma, named after the stud near Leeds where she was bred, and the routine gives the queen a sense of both freedom and normality," Rebecca English writes.
The 94-year-old has also started planning her platinum jubilee which will take place in 2022 as well as Prince Philip's 100th birthday, which fall on 10 June next year.
"Although he's sure to resist pressure for public celebrations for his centenary, the palace – and his family – will want to make a fuss," the Daily Mail writes.
The Queen and Prince Philip have been self-isolating at Windsor Castle since March, and now, details have emerged about how the pair are spending their lockdown days.
Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are locked down with just 22 members of staff, which Master of the Household Tony Johnstone-Burt, a former Royal Navy officer, has referred to as "HMS Bubble". The team have had to remain separated from their own families for the duration of isolation, to make sure that the royals are safe from COVID-19.
Despite the strict measures in place, the Queen has been taking part in her favourite past time most mornings – horse riding. The monarch has been driving her own car and heading to the stables located in Home Park without police, servants or family to avoid being exposed to the coronavirus, the Daily Mail has revealed.
At the stables, head groom Terry Pendry is on hand to ensure that her ponies are ready, whilst maintaining a safe two metre distance.
"The monarch's ride of choice is a black pony called Carltonlima Emma, named after the stud near Leeds where she was bred, and the routine gives the queen a sense of both freedom and normality," Rebecca English writes.
The 94-year-old has also started planning her platinum jubilee which will take place in 2022 as well as Prince Philip's 100th birthday, which fall on 10 June next year.
"Although he's sure to resist pressure for public celebrations for his centenary, the palace – and his family – will want to make a fuss," the Daily Mail writes.
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It's amazing to me how well she gets around. Jmo
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She's great, never stops. Shining example.
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Wow - horseback riding at age 94! Definitely very active! 
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Royals with surprising tattoos: from Kate Middleton to Duchess Camilla
Think of the royal family and tattoos aren't necessarily what springs to mind. The distinguished clan have a strict protocol when it comes to appearance, from makeup and jewellery to nail polish colour and even the shade of their tights. So it comes as a huge surprise when royals show off an inking, be it permanent or temporary. Lady Amelia Windsor has several tattoos on her ribcage, left hand, and wrists, and Princess Sofia famously showed off the sun tattoo between her shoulder blades on her wedding day. Even duchesses Kate, Meghan and Camilla have experimented with body art in the past.
Tattoos actually have a long history within the royal family. One of the first royals that we know of to have a little body art is King Edward VII. Back in 1862, he had a Jerusalem Cross tattooed on his arm during a visit to the Holy Land and twenty years later, in 1882, King George V was tattooed during his trip to Japan.
Today, despite usually covering them up well, the royals continue to be partial to a little motif. Here’s who's been tempted by tattoos…
Details and photos at link.
Think of the royal family and tattoos aren't necessarily what springs to mind. The distinguished clan have a strict protocol when it comes to appearance, from makeup and jewellery to nail polish colour and even the shade of their tights. So it comes as a huge surprise when royals show off an inking, be it permanent or temporary. Lady Amelia Windsor has several tattoos on her ribcage, left hand, and wrists, and Princess Sofia famously showed off the sun tattoo between her shoulder blades on her wedding day. Even duchesses Kate, Meghan and Camilla have experimented with body art in the past.
Tattoos actually have a long history within the royal family. One of the first royals that we know of to have a little body art is King Edward VII. Back in 1862, he had a Jerusalem Cross tattooed on his arm during a visit to the Holy Land and twenty years later, in 1882, King George V was tattooed during his trip to Japan.
Today, despite usually covering them up well, the royals continue to be partial to a little motif. Here’s who's been tempted by tattoos…
Details and photos at link.
I don't think henna tatoos should count
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Lol no, they shouldn't! Having read the article it appears Lady Amelia (the Queen's cousin's granddaughter) is the only/most tattooed British royal. None of the 'seniors' have them... that we know of
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$4million a year for security! What a joke- are they living in Fort Knox now?
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Prince Charles’s very cluttered desk at his home office in Birkhall revealed
Prince Charles has given an intimate glimpse inside his Scottish home office in Birkhall. The 71-year-old royal was filmed in his residence on the Queen's Balmoral estate as he spoke to Alan Titchmarsh for a special two-part programme on Classic FM. And in one shot, royal fans were given a glimpse of Charles's very cluttered desk! Papers can be seen strewn all over the desk top, which is lined with family photographs, including a particularly striking portrait of his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, and another of his beloved grandmother, the Queen Mother. A wooden sideboard in the background is also filled with personal snapshots; a picture of little Prince George taken at his sister Princess Charlotte's 2015 christening is clearly visible, and there are hand-drawn rainbow pictures also in shot, presumably drawn by his grandchildren.
Prince Charles has given a glimpse inside his Birkhall office
In the two-part interview, which concludes on Tuesday evening, the Prince touched on his close bond with his grandmother, and revealed how she inspired his love of music. He said that he first became aware of the performing arts when attending the Bolshoi Ballet's The Fountain of Bakhchisarai in 1956, and reminisced how, as a child, he attended the event in Covent Garden with his grandmother. Asked about his earliest memory of classical music, he said: "Well I suppose various people would play it around me.
"My grandmother used to play quite a bit of music, so I would hear something there. But I suspect the first time I really became aware of it was being taken by my grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, to Covent Garden aged seven, I think. It must have been in 1956 to see the Bolshoi Ballet perform. It was their first visit to the United Kingdom and I shall never forget that incredible occasion. I was completely inspired by it."
Prince Charles has given an intimate glimpse inside his Scottish home office in Birkhall. The 71-year-old royal was filmed in his residence on the Queen's Balmoral estate as he spoke to Alan Titchmarsh for a special two-part programme on Classic FM. And in one shot, royal fans were given a glimpse of Charles's very cluttered desk! Papers can be seen strewn all over the desk top, which is lined with family photographs, including a particularly striking portrait of his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, and another of his beloved grandmother, the Queen Mother. A wooden sideboard in the background is also filled with personal snapshots; a picture of little Prince George taken at his sister Princess Charlotte's 2015 christening is clearly visible, and there are hand-drawn rainbow pictures also in shot, presumably drawn by his grandchildren.
Prince Charles has given a glimpse inside his Birkhall office
In the two-part interview, which concludes on Tuesday evening, the Prince touched on his close bond with his grandmother, and revealed how she inspired his love of music. He said that he first became aware of the performing arts when attending the Bolshoi Ballet's The Fountain of Bakhchisarai in 1956, and reminisced how, as a child, he attended the event in Covent Garden with his grandmother. Asked about his earliest memory of classical music, he said: "Well I suppose various people would play it around me.
"My grandmother used to play quite a bit of music, so I would hear something there. But I suspect the first time I really became aware of it was being taken by my grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, to Covent Garden aged seven, I think. It must have been in 1956 to see the Bolshoi Ballet perform. It was their first visit to the United Kingdom and I shall never forget that incredible occasion. I was completely inspired by it."
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“Speaking to Tatler magazine, the pal said: "It was a hot day and apparently there was a row over whether the bridesmaids should wear tights or not.
"Kate, following protocol, felt that they should. Meghan didn't want them to."
The bridesmaids at the wedding, including Princess Charlotte, didn't wear tights on the day - suggesting Meghan won the row. The friend claims that Kate has "impeccable manners".
Pair of tights caused Meghan Markle and Kate's royal wedding fallout
"Kate, following protocol, felt that they should. Meghan didn't want them to."
The bridesmaids at the wedding, including Princess Charlotte, didn't wear tights on the day - suggesting Meghan won the row. The friend claims that Kate has "impeccable manners".
Pair of tights caused Meghan Markle and Kate's royal wedding fallout
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She is such a wonderful, inspiring person.
She made a choice early in to rise about the rhetoric from media, early on. She WON !!!
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