In a speech to mark their golden wedding anniversary in 1997, Prince Philip said: "The main lesson that we have learnt is that tolerance is the one essential ingredient of any happy marriage. Five years later, the UK was at war over the Falkland Islands during which Prince Andrew served with the Royal Navy as a helicopter pilot. The 1980s also saw the birth of her first grandchildren, Peter and Zara Phillips, the son and daughter of Anne, Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips. The 60th anniversary of the death of George VI and of Elizabeth’s accession to the throne. 2-5 June 2012 The changing face of Doctor Who and his companions: Your ultimate guide to every Time Lord for the 60th anniversary

During a speech at the lunch to mark their Golden Wedding at London's Guildhall in 1997 Her Majesty said of His Royal Highness: In both cases the Queen took charge to try to calm down the media storm, resulting in her son Prince Andrew stepping down from royal duties and Prince Harry having his ceremonial military titles removed.

The Queen turned 80 on 21 April 2006 and celebrated her official birthday on 17 June 2006. A number of events took place to celebrate the birthday, both around Her Majesty's actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday on 17 June. In 1930, Princess Elizabeth's sister, Princess Margaret Rose was born. The family of four were very close. Friday -D+7 - Sunday D+9:Lying in state will continue, ending on Sunday. Heads of state are expected to begin arriving for the funeral

There are sweet images of Charles with Princess Anne as children in the 1950s and Princes Andrew and Edward in the 1960s and early '70s. Her Majesty raised four children whilst undertaking her duties as Queen, later welcoming grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the Royal Family. Prince Philip and I are very grateful for the warmth of your welcome on this occasion. Many including you, First Minister, have also kindly noted another significance attaching to today, although it is not one to which I have ever aspired. Inevitably, a long life can pass by many milestones; my own is no exception. But I thank you all, and the many others at home and overseas, for your touching messages of great kindness. The Queen's 90th birthday Bouquets were placed at the end of a bridge leasing up to the entrance to the estate, before police lifted a cordon at 8.15pm and allowed the public to approach the gates.

Early married life

Chloe Ferry shows off her ample cleavage in a red crop top as she heads Christmas shopping with on/off boyfriend Johnny Wilbo When it came to scandals, you could see she held a clear conviction that the reputation of the institution came first, and no member of the family was more important. In addition to Princes William and Harry, the queen’s other grandchildren are: Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, born to Princess Anne; Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York, born to Prince Andrew; and Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, born to Prince Edward. Peter is Elizabeth’s oldest grandchild; he was born in 1977, four years before his sister and five years before Prince William.

She endured the dangers and deprivations of a world war alongside the British people and rallied them during the devastation of a global pandemic to look to better days ahead."

Recognising achievement across the Commonwealth

In a hotly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Duchess of Sussex claims members of the royal family had openly expressed concerns about how dark her son Archie’s skin would be and says they had tried to deny him a royal title. Both Meghan and Prince Harry make a point of praising the Queen and instead direct their criticism at the royal household. Two days later, the Queen issues a statement saying “the issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning” and that “some recollections may vary”. 9 April 2021 Olivia Culpo shows off her NFL star fiancé Christian McCaffrey's painful bruises and scratches from the 49ers' Thanksgiving win over the Seahawks On my twenty-first birthday I welcome the opportunity to speak to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they come from, and whatever language they speak. Gratitude, respect and pride, these words sum up how I feel about the people of this country and the Commonwealth - and what this Golden Jubilee means to me The Queen spends a night at King Edward VII’s hospital after being admitted for “preliminary investigations” having cancelled a two-day trip to Northern Ireland on the advice of doctors that she should rest for a few days. A palace source said a “cautious approach” had been taken by the medical team aiding the monarch and the overnight stay was for practical reasons, adding that she returned to Windsor and was undertaking “light duties” the next day. It was her first overnight stay in hospital since 2013, when she was treated for gastroenteritis. 13 Jan 2022

In 2002, her Golden Jubilee year, Her Majesty spoke of her family's support, especially following the recent deaths of her mother Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and her sister Princess Margaret: Afterwards The Queen and members of the Royal Family attended a lunch at the Guildhall, in which The Queen made a speech. She declared, 'My Lord Mayor, when I was twenty-one I pledged my life to the service of our people and I asked for God's help to make good that vow. Although that vow was made in my salad days, when I was green in judgement, I do not regret nor retract one word of it.' She is broken but in one piece': Emily Hand's father vows to throw 'biggest party ever' to mark the ninth birthday the Irish girl spent as a Hamas hostage - as he reveals he was scared to hug her too tightly after her captivity hellIn 1930, Princess Elizabeth gained a sister, with the birth of Princess Margaret Rose. The family of four was very close. In the grounds of Royal Lodge, she was given her own small house, Y Bwthyn Bach (the Little Cottage); a gift from the people of Wales for her sixth birthday in 1932. The Abdication of King Edward VIII This is our country's saddest day because she had a unique and simple power to make us happy. That is why we loved her.