Queen Elizabeth II

• 21 Galloping laughs and horseplay for Zara and family at Ascot
  It was hard to imagine a more joyful group of racegoers. Whatever had been said had clearly tickled the funny bones of Zara Phillips and her family. Sister-in-law Autumn Phillips could hardly contain...

• 22 The Queen gives her thanks to Gary Barlow and his fellow Jubilee stars
  Back in June, Gary Barlow headed an army of celebrities who lent their talent and time to create an unforgettable Diamond Jubilee line-up. Now, the Queen has shown her appreciation for their efforts...

• 23 The Queen troops on to visit Eton despite suffering a bad back
  The Queen's bad back sadly stopped her being able to attend Friday's investiture ceremony but thankfully she was still able to carry out a visit to Eton College. Due to the prolonged...

• 24 Queen Mother's reluctance to marry her 'Bertie' revealed in private letters
  As documented in Oscar-winning film The King's Speech, the Queen Mother was King George VI's rock, and fiercely protective of her husband. But there was a time she wasn't sure if she wanted to marry...

• 25 A moment of reflection: A new portrait of the Queen is unveiled to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee
  To mark her 60 glorious years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has been depicted standing on the exact spot where she was crowned in June 1953. The image, which shows the Queen lost in thought in...

• 26 Queen buys iconic Andy Warhol portraits
  He once said: "I want to be as famous as the Queen of England." So pop artist Andy Warhol would no doubt have been delighted to learn that some of his most iconic works will be hanging on the...

• 27 Queen and Prince Charles all smiles despite Prince Harry controversy
  It seems that nothing puts a dampener on the Queen and Prince Philip's annual pilgrimage to the Highland Games at Braemar. This year was no exception as they laughed and smiled through the event...

• 28 Prince Philip released from hospital after five nights
  The Duke of Edinburgh has been released from hospital after spending five nights being treated for a bladder infection. The 91-year-old was discharged from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Monday morning....

• 29 Elizabeth the great: A surprisingly modern monarch
  The Queen's Bond-babe style dive into the Olympics opening ceremony sent a ripple of shock around the globe. Even her own family were left applauding in amazement and delight. "To be honest,...

• 30 Queen turns Bond girl in Olympic ceremony's best kept secret
  The Queen made her acting debut, leaving no one in any doubt that she has a finely attuned sense of humour. Her family including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined the rest of the audience...

• 31 Excitement as Queen's VIP guests head to Olympic ceremony
  Welcoming presidents, prime ministers, kings and queens to London, Elizabeth II told her illustrious audience that like her great-grandfather and father before her she would "take pleasure...

• 32 Boris Johnson thrills royal audience with poetic performance
  Members of the Olympic movement were given a taste of British culture at a Royal Opera House reception where London Mayor Boris Johnson welcomed them by reciting a poem in English and ancient Greek. Committee...

• 33 Samantha and the Queen wearing summery outfits as sun finally appears
  On Tuesday, the first lady of British fashion met up with someone who knows a thing or two about making a sartorial statement and they were perfectly in sync. David Cameron's wife Samantha hosted a Diamond...

• 34 Queen's spending cuts mean Dutch royals overtake British monarchy as most costly
  A leading financial scholar has noted that the British royal family has cut spending, reducing the cost of the monarchy to the tax payer. In his sixth international report on the costs of European heads...

• 35 Royal seal of approval for the Olympic torch
  The spirit of the Olympics came to Windsor Castle on Tuesday as the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh welcomed the torch to their home. In just 17 days, the Diamond monarch will officially open the Games...

• 36 Proud Duchess by William's side as he receives historic Scottish honour
  Prince William has been installed as a Knight of the Order of the Thistle at a special ceremony in Edinburgh. By his side was his proud wife, the Duchess of Cambridge who chose an elegant soft...

• 37 Garden and street parties for Queen in Scotland
  Despite the inclement weather - and some unwanted guests - about 8,000 people attended a royal garden party on Tuesday, regarded as being a chance for ordinary people to meet the Queen. The Holyroodhouse...

• 38 Lovely Lorraine Kelly gets emotional as she receives her OBE
  Scottish TV favourite Lorraine Kelly has been awarded an OBE. And the bubbly presenter has confessed she was overcome with emotion when she  met the Queen. "I was very, very nervous, but it...

• 39 Queen receives the keys to Edinburgh as she begins week of Scottish celebrations
  The Queen has taken part an centuries-old ceremony to formally receive her in Edinburgh as she begins a week-long visit to Scotland to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. During the event on Monday she...

• 40 Queen's diamonds go on display
  In honour of her Jubilee year, the Queen has helped select more than 10,000 diamonds for a dazzling exhibition at Buckingham Palace. On Saturday, the doors will open on the special display which includes...