Queen Elizabeth II

Smiling Queen attends Christmas service without William and Kate

December 26 2012

As 2012 draws to a close, the Queen has plenty to smile about. Capping off her Diamond Jubilee year with the wonderful news that Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting a baby has made this year...

December 21 2012

The Queen heads to Sandringham after recording 3D Christmas message

December 18 2012

Question time as the Queen attends her very first cabinet meeting

December 18 2012

Sir 'Wiggo'? Bradley Wiggins set to receive knighthood in New Year's Honours list

December 8 2012

Diamond memories: Highlights of the Queen's momentous year

December 3 2012

Cool Britannia: rare images show Diamond Queen's glamorous early reign

December 3 2012

Adorable family snaps: Windsor babies through the ages

November 24 2012

Royalty enter stage right: The Queen treads the boards on a visit to Bristol

November 21 2012

Secrets of success: How Philip and the Queen made it to 65 years

November 21 2012

The Queen bonds with Kate Winslet as they both agree that 'motherhood is the best role'

November 20 2012

The Queen's smile for courteous Kylie Minogue at 100th Royal Variety show

November 20 2012

How the Queen dazzles through the years at the Royal Variety Performance galas

October 24 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge helps the Queen give Team GB heroes golden reception at the palace

October 22 2012

Galloping laughs and horseplay for Zara and family at Ascot

October 17 2012

The Queen gives her thanks to Gary Barlow and his fellow Jubilee stars

October 13 2012

The Queen troops on to visit Eton despite suffering a bad back

October 8 2012

Queen Mother's reluctance to marry her 'Bertie' revealed in private letters

September 29 2012

A moment of reflection: A new portrait of the Queen is unveiled to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee

September 25 2012

Queen buys iconic Andy Warhol portraits

September 3 2012

Queen and Prince Charles all smiles despite Prince Harry controversy

August 20 2012

Prince Philip released from hospital after five nights

August 10 2012

Elizabeth the great: A surprisingly modern monarch

July 28 2012

Queen turns Bond girl in Olympic ceremony's best kept secret

July 27 2012

Excitement as Queen's VIP guests head to Olympic ceremony

July 24 2012

Samantha and the Queen wearing summery outfits as sun finally appears

July 24 2012

Boris Johnson thrills royal audience with poetic performance

July 20 2012

Queen's spending cuts mean Dutch royals overtake British monarchy as most costly

July 11 2012

Royal seal of approval for the Olympic torch

July 5 2012

Proud Duchess by William's side as he receives historic Scottish honour

July 4 2012

Garden and street parties for Queen in Scotland

July 3 2012

Lovely Lorraine Kelly gets emotional as she receives her OBE

July 2 2012

Queen receives the keys to Edinburgh as she begins week of Scottish celebrations

June 29 2012

Queen's diamonds go on display

June 28 2012

Queen's meeting with Martin McGuinness was 'wonderful', says countess injured by IRA bomb

June 28 2012

Queen and thousands of airborne poppies honour Bomber Command heroes

June 27 2012

Historic handshake for Queen and Martin McGuinness

June 26 2012

Queen 'takes a risk for peace' with historic Northern Ireland visit

June 26 2012

Big Ben to be renamed Elizabeth Tower in honour of the Queen

June 25 2012

Queen's generous gift for William's 30th

June 25 2012

Sun comes out for second Thames river pageant at Henley

June 21 2012

Tension and excitement on famous faces at Ascot

June 21 2012

Carole Middleton joins the Queen at Ascot

June 20 2012

Pomp, ceremony and extra pashminas as Ascot gets off to a start in the presence of the Queen

June 18 2012

Queen thrilled to have Duke back at her side for Trooping the Colour

June 18 2012

Proud Kate watches her Prince take part in Order of the Garter procession

June 18 2012

Queen honours 'Mr Jubilee' Gary Barlow with an OBE

June 15 2012

Prince Philip gets back to work after his recent health scare

June 14 2012

Over a century later, the same gift as Victoria for Diamond Queen

June 13 2012

Kate's delight at floral tribute by junior Prince Charming

June 12 2012

Your Diamond Jubilee: Insider accounts of history in the making

June 8 2012

Second historic issue of HELLO! out now

June 7 2012

Pomp and splendour on final day of festivities

June 7 2012

Street parties celebrated across the nation

June 7 2012

Queen visits Prince Philip in hospital as Palace confirms his condition has improved

June 7 2012

Royal fashionistas fly the red, white and blue flag

June 6 2012

The fantastic Diamond Jubilee concert

June 6 2012

Diamond memories: The greatest hits of a four-day extravaganza

June 6 2012

Queen all smiles as Philip's condition improves

June 5 2012

Two receptions and a royal feast in splendid surroundings

June 5 2012

Diamond Jubilee: Kate supports the Queen at thanksgiving service

June 5 2012

Magnificent St Paul's service to celebrate Diamond Jubilee

June 5 2012

Majestic display and very British weather for finale

June 5 2012

Jubilation and the biggest cheer of her reign for the nation's favourite grandma

June 5 2012

The art of regal dressing perfected: How the Queen shone at the biggest party of her reign

June 5 2012

Historic souvenir issue of HELLO! out now

June 5 2012

Full text of sermon at Queen's thanksgiving service in St Paul's

June 5 2012

HELLO! Online to the rescue: We organise outfit for inspirational young mum's St Paul's appearance

June 5 2012

'I am humbled': Queen's message of gratitude to an adoring nation

June 5 2012

Vote: Who was the most elegant at the Jubilee celebrations?

June 5 2012

Understated chic rules royal fashion parade

June 4 2012

Relive the Thames Pageant as the boats pass by the London Eye

June 4 2012

Over a million turn out for Jubilee Pageant on the Thames

June 4 2012

Relive the Thames Pageant in our time lapse image

June 4 2012

Stars lift Queen's spirits at spectacular Diamond Jubilee Concert

June 4 2012

Spectacular end to Jubilee Pageant at Tower Bridge

June 4 2012

Spectacular fireworks finale as monarch lights national beacon

June 4 2012

After raining Queen impresses, royal roadshow moves to the Palace

June 4 2012

'Mummy, thanks for making us proud to be British': Charles gives moving speech of thanks

June 4 2012

Prince Philip to miss remaining Jubilee celebrations after being taken to hospital

June 4 2012

Royal gig goers let their hair down as Prince Harry inspires the comedy

June 3 2012

Diamond Jubilee: Queen attends Thames River Pageant

June 3 2012

Spectacular scenes as 'the greatest show on earth' unfolds on the Thames

June 3 2012

Long may she rain: Inclement weather doesn't stop Britain celebrating

June 3 2012

A diamond choice: Queen's crystal-studded outfit took a year to make

June 3 2012

Relive the excitement of the races with our panoramic image of the Derby

June 3 2012

Kate is regal in red on the Royal Barge

June 2 2012

The Queen arrives at Epsom Derby to kick start Diamond Jubilee festivities

June 2 2012

A Weekend like no other as Jubilee fever sweeps the nation

June 1 2012

Prince Charles shares charming holiday film captured by 'Mama'

June 1 2012

Military precision at final preparations for the Diamond Jubilee procession

June 1 2012

Madness at the Palace as band to play on roof

May 30 2012

How it feels to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant

May 30 2012

Ensure you get the best seat in the house for 'Greatest show on earth'

May 30 2012

William and Kate given starring role at Diamond Jubilee service

May 29 2012

Prince William shares his favourite memory of his grandmother

May 29 2012

Top tips on how to get your family involved in Jubilee party planning

May 29 2012

Thames Jubilee Pageant: Find out who's on which boat for 'greatest show on earth'

May 29 2012

Preparing to party: Final Jubilee preparations underway

May 29 2012

Helping children celebrate The Diamond Jubilee - a gift guide

May 29 2012

Inspirational single mum and top scout given starring roles at Diamond Jubilee service

May 29 2012

Kate is a breath of fresh air at Palace garden party

May 28 2012

HELLO! and Gary make history with revolutionary 3D magazine

May 28 2012

Your complete guide to the Diamond Jubilee Weekend

May 24 2012

Is the Queen racing towards her heart's desire?

May 24 2012

What did Bono say to make the Queen giggle?

May 24 2012

The one lady whom Joan Collins admires the most

May 24 2012

Gary Barlow gets a royal grilling over concerts plans

May 23 2012

Top hats and tails at the Queen of all garden parties

May 22 2012

The Queen's floral tribute to 'greatest flower show in the world'

May 21 2012

Queen floats the Middletons' boat on her big weekend

May 19 2012

Magnificent salute to 60 glorious years

May 19 2012

Regal splendour from global guests at Buckingham Palace

May 18 2012

Kisses and camaraderie at the world's most exclusive lunch

May 17 2012

Plain sailing for royal visitors in Burnley

May 16 2012

Guess who's coming to lunch at Windsor Castle

May 15 2012

Bromley school children design an outfit fit for a Queen

May 14 2012

Ugandan orphan's hug of hope at Windsor Castle

May 14 2012

Spot the difference: Madame Tussauds unveils regal waxwork

May 11 2012

Top tips to serve up a Big Lunch in style

May 10 2012

World's most regal rider to be thrilled with 'spectacular' horse pageant

May 10 2012

The Queen jumps in muddy puddles with Peppa Pig in special Jubilee episode

May 9 2012

Pomp and ceremony as the Queen opens Parliament for 57th year

May 7 2012

Oxford Street marks the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in style

May 4 2012

Wallace and Gromit bring out the bunting for Queen's Diamond Jubilee

May 2 2012

It's Her Majesty's turn to bow-wow for special subjects

April 27 2012

Queen pays tribute to Welsh spirit in emotional return to Aberfan

April 26 2012

Winning Welsh rugby team hail 'brilliant' royal visit

April 25 2012

Queen helps the Cutty Sark rise from the flames and set sail again

April 20 2012

'Gloriana' rules the waves: First new royal barge in 100 years sets sail

April 13 2012

Hugo Burnand snap happy for Jubilee party time

April 13 2012

Fit for a queen: finishing touches added to Jubilee barge

April 12 2012

Prince Edward's daughter Lady Louise breaks arm in riding accident

April 9 2012

Grandma's girls Eugenie and Louise join Queen at Easter service

April 5 2012

Jubilee fever sweeps Queen's traditional Easter celebrations

March 30 2012

Queen remembers her beloved mother and sister

March 29 2012

A riot of dance and music for kaleidoscope Queen

March 23 2012

Queen meets Daleks and puppets on Jubilee visit to Manchester

March 22 2012

Celebrations to culminate in magnificent state procession and cascade of gun fire

March 20 2012

Queen's 'great sadness' over death of Tonga's King George Tupou V

March 14 2012

Regal Amanda and BGT judges on mission 'for Queen and country'

March 13 2012

Hats off to the Queen of the Commonwealth

March 12 2012

Prince Harry: 'I was choked up by the way Caribbean is celebrating the Queen'

March 9 2012

Kate confesses she 'misses' her pilot Prince

March 9 2012

Weathering tempestuous times

March 9 2012

Diamond Jubilee events calendar

March 9 2012

The golden age of Elizabeth

March 8 2012

Follow the Queen on her royal jubilee tour with our Diamond Jubilee Agenda

March 8 2012

Ten thousand flags and yards of bunting to kick off celebrations

March 8 2012

Well heeled Duchess gives fashion student the commission of a lifetime

March 7 2012

Inheriting Granny's multi-million pound jewellery collection

March 6 2012

Diplomatic dressing and timeless elegance

March 6 2012

The most travelled monarch in history

March 5 2012

Barbara Windsor hosts a Great British tea party at the Palace

March 2 2012

The day that Britain's young princess ascended the throne

March 1 2012

Kate is an elegant support act for William's beloved grandma and stepmum

March 1 2012

Kylie and Stevie join the Diamond Jubilee Concert line up

February 29 2012

Balancing royal duty with maternal devotion

February 24 2012

Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber to pen Jubilee anthem

February 23 2012

The love that stood the test of time

February 22 2012

An idyllic royal childhood

February 15 2012

Tributes pour in for former royal editor James Whitaker

February 8 2012

The golden age of Elizabeth

February 8 2012

Sixty years in the frame

February 6 2012

Queen, 85, vows to continue her life of service

February 6 2012

Share your special Diamond memories with HELLO! readers

February 6 2012

Share your special Diamond memories with HELLO! readers

February 6 2012

Weathering tempestuous times

February 6 2012

Queen, 85, vows to continue her life of service

February 1 2012

The most travelled monarch in history

February 1 2012

Inheriting Granny's multi-million pound jewellery collection

January 31 2012

Prince Harry: 'My grandmother couldn't do it without Prince Philip'

January 31 2012

Prince Harry: 'My grandmother couldn't do it without Prince Philip'

January 19 2012

Britain prepares for a summer like no other as organisers say flotilla will be privately funded

January 19 2012

Britain prepares for a summer like no other as organisers say flotilla will be privately funded

January 16 2012

PM rules out public money for royal yacht as more Jubilee details revealed

January 16 2012

PM rules out public money for royal yacht as more Jubilee details revealed

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