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The Queen treats her family to some northern sights
The [Queen] doesn't get a chance to visit the furthest reaches of her kingdom quite as often as she might like, but now she's found a way around the problem by treating herself and her family to a holiday on board a converted car ferry. Along with her daughter [Princess Anne] and her husband Timothy Laurence, she boarded the appropriately named <i>Hebridean Princess</i> on Sunday for a tour of the Western Isles.
Queen meets heroic Britons at Palace garden party
The [Queen] has always worked hard to recognise the efforts of those people who best embody the spirit of Britishness, but it's not just human beings who deserve the occasional pat on the back, as the monarch discovered when she hosted a garden party in Buckingham Palace this week.
Prince Philip turns easy rider
After taking part in the carriage driving event at last year's Windsor Horse Show, [Prince Philip] famously decided to retire from competitive riding. Organisers were no doubt surprised to see the sprightly 84-year-old back in the saddle on Thursday afternoon, therefore, although this time he opted for the high-octane thrills of a mini-motorcycle.
80th birthday salutes delight the Queen
Smiling radiantly, [the Queen] thanked thousands of well-wishers who sent messages for her 80th birthday on Thursday. Despite her wish to keep Friday's milestone birthday a low-key family affair, aides said the monarch had received 20,000 cards and 17,000 e-mails.<br /><br />
A kiss for Camilla from the Queen
With her warm, down-to-earth nature and sterling support of her husband's role, the [Duchess of Cornwall] has won praise from royal watchers since stepping onto the public stage last year. And yesterday, by accepting a kiss from Camilla, the [Queen] gave the clearest sign yet she's welcomed her daughter-in-law into the fold as a senior royal and an integral part of the Windsor family. <br /><br />
Queen ensures gifts are exactly what staff want
In most households Christmas inevitably means a race to get organised in time for the big day - unless, of course, you live in Buckingham Palace where preparations began in March. Just before Easter the [Queen]'s staff received a letter asking what was on their wish list. <br /><br />
Royals don sombre finery to honour relative
The royal family turned out in force to honour the life of acclaimed film producer Lord Brabourne at a memorial service in Westminster's Guards Chapel. The 80-year-old was the son-in-law of [Prince Charles]' beloved uncle Lord Mountbatten. <br /><br />
Rugby fans Wills meets the All Blacks
Ardent rugby fan Prince William met up with the old adversaries of his favourite team the British and Irish Lions - the New Zealand All Blacks. The young royal was attending a reception hosted by the Queen for the players, who are currently touring the British Isles and have already beaten Wales 41-3. <br /><br />
Rugby fan Wills meets the All Blacks
Ardent rugby fan [Prince William] met up with the old adversaries of his favourite team the British and Irish Lions - the New Zealand All Blacks. The young royal was attending a reception hosted by the Queen for the players, who are currently touring the British Isles and have already beaten Wales 41-3. <br /><br />
Camilla's first Remembrance Sunday
After the success of last's week US tour alongside [Prince Charles], Camilla faced another important milestone back in the UK - her first Remembrance Sunday. As senior members of the British royal family gathered in London's Whitehall to pay tribute to war veterans, the [Duchess of Cornwall] was a dignified and regal presence. <br /><br />
