MEGHAN Markle and Archie phoned the Queen before Prince Philip's funeral, it has been claimed.
The pair spoke to Her Majesty on the phone from California while Prince Harry was in the UK, according to People magazine.
And the pregnant Duchess was sure to keep in contact with her husband too, reportedly calling him every day on the phone to reassure him and ease his concerns about her welfare while he was away.
“Meghan and Harry have been in touch every day. She knows the trip to England has been difficult for Harry," a source told the magazine.
Meanwhile a reportedly well-connected royal insider told People that the past year has been a 'very difficult time' for the Royal Family, and left them feeling lost after Prince Philip's death aged 99.
"The Duke was the head of the family, and if there were any time they were going to come together, it's now," the source said.
Read our Royal Family live blog below for the latest updates...
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VINE ACCUSED OF 'RACE BAITING'
Channel 5's Jeremy Vine Show has received 139 Ofcom complaints after being accused of "race baiting" for pointing out all of Prince Philip's funeral guests were white.
The presenter, 55, came under fire last Friday after he asked a guest on his show whether she thought it was a "problem" that all 30 attendees at the service in Windsor would be white.
Viewers were quick to react on social media, with one writing: "I am genuinely staggered at this statement from Jeremy Vine. It's pure race baiting."
Another wrote: "Jeremy Vine is cancelled" while a third added: "What a ghastly thing to say".
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ALMOST 14MILLION BRITS WATCHED PHILIP'S FUNERAL
Almost 14 million people watched Prince Philip's funeral on the BBC, ITV and Sky.
The Beeb's live coverage, fronted by veteran newsreader Huw Edwards, pulled in more than 11 million viewers at its peak which was five times that of ITV.
ITV's peak viewing figures topped 2.1 million during Saturday afternoon's sombre ceremony which was less than a third of the BBC's average viewing figures stats of 6.6 million, reports the Press Association.
The one-hour service, between 3pm and 4pm, was also viewed by 450,000 on Sky, BBC News reported, citing figures from the official Barb overnight averages for the hour-long time slot.
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QUEEN 'DISTRACTED' FROM GRIEF THANKS TO PUPPIES
The Queen will be ‘distracted’ from grief after losing Prince Philip by her two new puppies, according to a royal expert.
Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty Magazine, said the monarch’s lively new companions - a corgi called Muick and a dorgi named Fergus - would provide comfort as she gives for her husband of 73 years.
It comes after poignant images showed the Queen sitting alone during Saturday’s service in St George’s Chapel at Windsor as she bid farewell to Philip - her “strength and stay”.
The Queen has been turning to her corgi puppies for comfort following the loss of husband Prince Philip
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NOT WALKING ALONE
Last week, it was reported that The Queen will "not walk alone" after Philip's death and that members of the Royal Family will accompany her on future public engagements.
One source told the Daily Mail: "The Duke of Edinburgh is irreplaceable and the Queen's dedication to duty is undiminished.
"But senior officials and members of the family have long had an eye on ensuring she is more supported in the future and it seems sensible to start employing this now."
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MEGHAN WAS 'VERY CLOSE TO PHILIP'
Meghan Markle's friend has said she "grew very close to Prince Philip over the years" and her "relations with the family will now be smaller" following his death.
Omid Scobie said the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral yesterday was "a sad day" for the Duchess of Sussex as she watched on from home in the US with Archie.
He claimed her connection with Prince Philip and the Queen was "probably her strongest relationship within the family".
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MEANING BEHIND WREATH MEGHAN SENT FOR PHILIP
Pregnant Meghan Markle was unable to make the trip over for Philip’s funeral but sent a wreath and handwritten note in his memory.
The wreath featured acanthus mollis, or Bear’s breeches, which is the national flower of Greece, representing Philip’s heritage, and Eryngium, or sea holly, in a nod to his time with the Royal Marines.
It also included campanula, which signifies gratitude and everlasting love, as well as rosemary to signify remembrance.
Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, also selected lavender for devotion and roses in honour of June, which is Philip’s birth month.
Willow Crossley is said to have hand-made the wreath, who also arranged the flowers for the couple’s evening wedding celebrations in Frogmore Gardens and for the Sussexes’ son Archie’s christening.
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QUEEN COULD MOVE TO WINDSOR PERMANENTLY
The Queen could move to Windsor Castle permanently to be closer to Prince Philip, a royal insider has claimed.
Speaking to the Daily Express, the source claimed Her Majesty now feels "most comfortable" at Windsor Castle and could remain there for the foreseeable future.
Although The Queen and Prince Philip used to stay in Windsor for weekends, the royal couple spent most of lockdown in their second home and away from their official residence Buckingham Palace.
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'CHEEKY' PHILIP ONCE TOLD DIANA OFF FOR HIDING IN THE KITCHEN
The Queen’s former chef has revealed how Prince Philip once told Princess Diana off for hiding in the kitchen.
Darren McGrady, 58, who was the personal chef to the Queen in the 1990s, paid tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh on YouTube.
Darren recalled: “He had a great sense of humour too, I remember Princess Diana sat in the kitchen, sat on top of the freezer and she was just picking away at lychees and she was chatting about the theatre and Phantom of the Opera.
“Suddenly the Duke walked in and she turned and said, ‘Oh, you've caught me.’
“And he said, ‘Oh, you're not here to discuss the barbecue tonight are you?’ and she just looked horrified she said ‘I wouldn't know where to start.’”
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QUEEN DROVE HERSELF TO QUIET SPOT
On Sunday, a day after Prince Philip's funeral, Queen Elizabeth II drove to Frogmore Gardens – a place she loves and where she often walks her dogs.
The spot is just a few minutes from Frogmore Cottage, where Prince Harry stayed after travelling to the UK for his grandfather’s funeral.
Sources say visiting Frogmore regularly will help the Queen deal with her grief after Prince Philip‘s death.
The gardens are one of her favourite parts of the estate to walk her puppies, dorgi Fergus and corgi Muick.
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QUEEN'S HEARTBREAK AFTER LOSING BELOVED HUSBAND
Calls to ease social distancing at funerals have been growing after images of the Queen grieving alone broke the nation’s heart.
Covid restrictions meant the monarch could not be comforted inside St George’s Chapel at Windsor as she paid a final farewell to Prince Philip.
Similar heart-breaking scenes have been witnessed at funerals across the country.
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PRINCE CHARLES ‘NOT EQUIPPED’ TO TAKE OVER FROM QUEEN – ROYAL EXPERT
Prince Charles is “not equipped” to take over the monarchy from the Queen, a royal commentator has sensationally claimed.
Clive Irving told Australian TV channel Sunrise: “He doesn’t have those qualities of earning what the Queen has earned.
“She’s got no constitutional authority but she has a very personal authority and she’s earned that by simply being a neutral and, as she grew older, a very sympathetic figure.
“Charles has none of those natural abilities. In fact, he’s shown he tends towards disliking criticism of any kind and has the habits of an autocrat so I don’t think that equips him for being monarch.”
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HARRY VOWED RESPECT TO CHARLES IN LETTER
Prince Harry vowed to "respect the institution" in a letter to Charles after he and Meghan's interview with Oprah caused a "complete communication breakdown", it has been reported.
The Duke of Sussex penned a "deeply personal" note to his "very hurt" father after the bombshell chat, which aired last month.
Sadly, the pair haven't yet manged to repair their relationship, it's reported, with royal commentator Russell Myers telling ITV's Lorraine: "Charles and William are still very hurt."
But it's reported Harry has taken steps to try to repair the damage done after his relationship with his father "hit rock bottom".
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ANDREW ISSUE IS 'ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM'
The Mirror’s royal editor Russel Myers told ITV’s Lorraine that the issue of Andrew is “the elephant in the room and it remains unsolved”.
He added there is “no place for Andrew” and both Charles and William are “completely aligned on that”.
Lorraine added: “They will have to tackle the problem of Prince Andrew – the most damaging thing that has happened in my opinion.”
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ANDREW HOPES FOR 'REHABILITATION' AFTER PHILIP'S FUNERAL
Prince Andrew is hoping for "rehabilitation" and a low-key return to the royal fold after Philip's funeral, an expert has said.
The Duke of York sat closest to the Queen at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral and has reportedly made several trips to see his mother since, according to royal sources.
Royal expert Fitzwilliams told the MailOnline: "Central to any hopes he might have of some form of future rehabilitation is cooperation with the FBI to assist the victims of the deceased paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
"He also still faces serious accusations which have received worldwide publicity. "
Andrew denies any wrongdoing.
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WHY DOES THE QUEEN HAVE TWO BIRTHDAYS?
The Queen has two birthday celebrations each year: one on her actual birth date, and the other on her “official” birthday - a public celebration.
Her real birthday is in April and an "official" celebration takes place in June.
The tradition for monarchs to have two birthdays was started by George II back in 1748.
George was born in November and thought it was too cold to host an annual parade at that time - so he decided his birthday festivities would be combined with a military parade known as Trooping the Colour, which was held in spring.
The tradition for two separate birthdays continues to this day.
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PRINCE PHILIP THOUGHT HARRY WAS A ‘GOOD MAN’
Prince Philip thought of Harry as a “good man” but didn’t believe he and Meghan Markle were right to leave the royal family, a pal claims.
The Duke of Edinburgh is said to have felt “sorry” over the fallout from the Megxit saga and regretted his grandson’s decision to step down.
But according to a friend of Philip, he ultimately accepted Harry’s decision, saying: “It’s his life”.
Gyles Brandeth told the Daily Mail: “The Duke of Edinburgh was not pleased, nor did he believe that Harry and Meghan were doing the right thing either for the country or for themselves.”
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QUEEN’S SUPPORT BUBBLE OF 22 PEOPLE WILL HELP HER THROUGH GRIEF
The Queen has a support bubble of 22 devoted staff, who will help her through the grief of losing Prince Philip.
Due to Covid restrictions the country cannot mourn in the same way we usually would – and the Queen is no different.
She has been forced to be separated from close family and friends, even sitting alone for the emotional funeral service on Saturday.
But the Queen has a strong network of Royal Household staff who make up the so-called HMS Bubble, and have lived as one household throughout the pandemic.
She is able to sit close to and be near this group of close staff, which include her and the late Duke of Edinburgh’s private secretary.
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BELOVED HUSBAND
Philip Mountbatten married Elizabeth II in 1947.
The pair had been writing to each other for years previously, having first met in 1934.
The couple became engaged after seeking permission from Elizabeth's father King George VI.
After a five-month engagement, the pair were married on November 20, 1947.
They have four children - Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward - as well as eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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LIFE COMMITMENT
The Queen’s reign began with the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952. She was formally crowned on June 2, 1953.
During that ceremony, televised around the world, the Queen promised to govern the United Kingdom and her other realms.
Six years earlier, in a speech in South Africa, then-Princess Elizabeth made clear that her commitment was for life.
She said: “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”
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THE QUEEN ENTERS 'TWILIGHT' OF HER REIGN
The Queen is entering the “twilight” of her reign after the death of Prince Philip, a royal expert has stated.
“The Queen is certainly moving now into the twilight of her reign and a new phase of her reign”, said Anna Whitelock, director of the Centre for the Study of Modern Monarchy at Royal Holloway, University of London.
“She now is a widow, and it remains to be seen how she’s going to respond to that.”
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QUEEN THANKS PUBLIC FOR 'SUPPORT AND KINDNESS'
The Queen has thanked the nation for "support and kindness" following Prince Philip's death - as she spent her first birthday without him yesterday.
She told of her sadness on her 95th birthday, days after the funeral for her husband of more than 70 years, adding she was "deeply touched" by the good wishes.
The Queen issued the heartfelt message on her birthday yesterday
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'FLAGSHIP OF THE SEAS'
Fascinating photographs showing the Queen and Prince Philip at the launch of the QE2 transatlantic superliner have been revealed in a new book just days after the duke's death.
The candid photographs show the monarch, aged 41 in 1967, smiling as she visited the dockyard with her husband.
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PHILIP’S PET PEEVE
A long-time pal of Prince Philip’s has revealed the one thing the Queen did that annoyed the Duke.
Gyles Brandreth, who has penned a new book on Philip’s life, gave an insight into the royal couple’s 73-year marriage.
And while the pair were very happy in their lives together, the Queen had one habit that deeply irritated the Duke, he said.
Mr Brandreth, who appeared on ITV’s Lorraine this morning, said the monarch’s frequent phone calls were the biggest cause of the Duke’s domestic ire. He told Lorraine it was the “only time he ever complained about the Queen. He knew his whole life was about supporting the Queen and he never put foot wrong,” the author said.
“He always turned up, right day, right uniform, on time, one step behind. But he did find – he did say to me – ‘Oh god, she’s never off the phone, never off the phone. Who is she talking to?’” Lorraine joked: “She’s got queening to do – she’s being the Queen.”
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EXPLAINED: WHO IS LADY LOUISE?
Lady Louise is the daughter of the Queen and Prince Philip’s youngest son, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie.
The 17-year-old is said to have emerged as the Queen’s favourite grandchild following a lengthy stay at the monarch’s Scottish retreat, Balmoral, over the summer of 2019.
Louise is 14th in line to the throne, behind her younger brother James, as they were both born before the 2013 Succession to the Crown Act, which officially ended the centuries-old rule that male offspring take precedence over females.
A royal insider said: “The Queen loves the fact that Louise and James relish their time at Balmoral, and she has become particularly close to Louise, who seems to have become her favourite grandchild, closely followed by James.”
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