AN URGENT probe has been launched after The Queen's death plans were leaked by the Welsh Government.
Letters and a security pamphlet marked “official sensitive” were mistakenly emailed to a member of the public by a Welsh government official.
The leak included a letter from a top UK civil servant expressing concern that a news website had disclosed confidential details about procedures for the Queen’s death.
Security guidance was also emailed to a member of the public in error.
The Welsh government is investigating a “potential security breach” but says that no “operational information” was revealed by the leak.
The BBC reported that the correspondence was regarding procedures for the death of the Monarch.
The Welsh government’s most senior civil servant, Dr Andrew Goodall, said in a statement: "Whilst the email did not contain any operational information, it was marked 'official sensitive' and should not have been shared.
"We take the issue of information and data security very seriously and this is now being investigated as a potential security breach.
"We are unable to comment further."
Read our Royal Family live blog below for the latest updates…
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Is there any wonder Camilla’s a fan of Colin Firth?
In a trip to Jane Austen’s home in Hampshire, the Duchess of Cornwall swoons over the shirt previously worn by Colin Firth.
The actor portrayed Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice and then again in all Bridget Jones films. He’s also played King George V, Camilla’s would-have-been grandfather-in-law in The King’s Speech.
While at the Hampshire home, the Duchess is said to have said: “It’s a shame he’s not in it” upon marvelling at the shirt worn by Firth.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Can’t wait for the Crown? We’ve got you covered – here are some royal favourites to keep you busy!
The fifth season of the crown is set to return to our screens in November this year.
The past seasons have seen the Queen’s ascension to the throne after her father’s death and uncle’s abdication right through to Charles meeting and marrying Diana despite his love for Camilla.
The coming season is set to highlight Prince Charles and Prince Harry and their journey into adolescence. It’s not yet clear how much it will portray the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
If you can’t wait until November though, below in no particular order are 10 of the best TV shows and films centred around the Royal Family, besides The Crown of course!
1. The King’s Speech
2. The White Queen
3. The Favourite
4. The Queen
5. Elizabeth
6. Shakespeare in Love
7. Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy
8. The King
9. The Young Victoria
10. Mary Queen of Scots - Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
£70,000 to light up a bridge, while the rest of us deal with the cost of living increase
To mark the Queen’s Platinum jubilee, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead plan to light up Windsor and Eton Bridge.
The plan is to light up up the bridge if enough money is raised.
Despite the cost of fuel and food going up rapidly in the wake of Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson’s latest announcements, the local mayor, Councillor John Story, said the public appeal to raise the funds is expected soon.
He said the area has enjoyed “a long and proud association” with the royal family.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
The Queen is still frail but going strong
95-years-old is more than many of us could imagine for ourselves, but the Queen appears to be doing well.
Having beaten COVID earlier this year after apparently catching it from her eldest son, the monarch went on to pay tribute at her late husband’s memorial service last week.
The number of in-person audiences held by HRH have reduced significantly and more of her royal duties have been shared amongst those closest to her.
With that said, it looks likely the longest reigning English monarch is set to see her Platinum Jubilee year through to the end.
- Louis Allwood
Royal family latest
- An inquiry has begun after official documents about what will happen when the Queen dies were leaked by the Welsh government.
- The fifth season of the crown is set to return to our screens in November this year and producers are on the hunt for someone to play Kate Middleton .
- To mark the Queen’s Platinum jubilee, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead plan to light up Windsor and Eton Bridge.
Andrew seen in public first time in aweek
PRINCE Andrew was yesterday seen in public for the first time in aweek after appearing beside The Queen at Philip's memorial.
The shamed royal was seen driving through Windsor Great Park in his Range Rover, before enjoying an early morning horse ride.
The Duke of York, often dubbed his mother's "favourite son" has faced criticism for walking arm-in-arm with the monarch as he guided her down the aisle through Westminster Abbey.
The disgraced duke, 62, then made his way to a front-row seat, having earlier driven to the service with Her Majesty from Windsor.
And his sighting this week marks Andrew's second public appearance since he paid a £7m settlement to Virginia Giuffre to drop her civil sex assault case brought against him in the US.
Here’s what the Queen’s corgis eat
WE all know that the Queen has loved corgis since she was a child.
Her beloved dogs have played a huge part in her life and as you can probably expect, they live a pampered befitting of a royal pet.
Darren McGrady, who worked for the royals for 15 years and cooked at Buckingham Palace, Sandringham and Balmoral, has revealed the royal dog diet is very well thought out.
Darren shared that while Her Majesty eats whatever she desires, her corgis have their food menu composed by canine experts a month in advance.
Darren told GB News, "The Queen didn't have any advisers at all. I think the only real advisers were actually on the corgi menu.
"She would actually have people advising on what they're having, whether that was lamb, chicken, liver or beef."
Previously, Darren revealed on YouTube: “I didn't expect to be cooking for the Queen's dogs, when I started working at Buckingham Palace.
“The corgis had their own menu. I thought I was going to be cooking for kings, queens and presidents.
“I did eventually, but one of the first jobs I had was cooking for the corgis.
“Making fresh food everyday, their own menu.”
Former royal correspondent suggests Prince Andrew remains neither seen nor heard
Prince Andrew continues to make headlines after settling his sexual abuse case brought about by Virginia Giuffre.
Jennie Bond, royal correspondent BBC News for 14 years, wrote an article for inews suggesting Prince Andrew “keep quiet and out of sight.”
It was shocking to many to see him accompany the Queen down the aisle during the memorial of his father, Prince Philip, last week.
Bond continued: “his lack of self-awareness and his innate self-importance appear to be as strong as ever, in spite of the public humiliation that has been heaped on him.
“He remains the most disliked member of the royal family.
“Andrew’s wisest course is to enjoy his privileged lifestyle with his adoring family, and to keep quiet and out of sight.”
The Queen is still frail but going strong
95-years-old is more than many of us could imagine for ourselves, but the Queen appears to be doing well.
Having beaten COVID earlier this year after apparently catching it from her eldest son, the monarch went on to pay tribute at her late husband’s memorial service last week.
The number of in-person audiences held by HRH have reduced significantly and more of her royal duties have been shared amongst those closest to her.
With that said, it looks likely the longest reigning English monarch is set to see her Platinum Jubilee year through to the end.
- Louis Allwood
£70,000 to light up a bridge, while the rest of us deal with the cost of living increase
To mark the Queen’s Platinum jubilee, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead plan to light up Windsor and Eton Bridge.
The plan is to light up up the bridge if enough money is raised.
Despite the cost of fuel and food going up rapidly in the wake of Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson’s latest announcements, the local mayor, Councillor John Story, said the public appeal to raise the funds is expected soon.
He said the area has enjoyed “a long and proud association” with the royal family.
- Louis Allwood
Will and Harry are still tight, but Harry’s cutting it close
Charles and Will were reportedly angry with Harry for ‘putting words in their mouths’.
Harry and Meghan were famously interviewed by Oprah last year during which Harry spoke of feeling trapped.
Referring to his father and brother and their line to the throne he said: “My father and my brother are trapped. They don’t get to leave, and I have huge compassion for that.”
However, royal expert and biographer, Robert Jobson disagrees.
Speaking on podcast, Royally US, Jobson said: “I think Harry was putting words into his father and his brother’s mouths, and maybe making an assessment based upon his feelings.
“They were both very angry about that, both Charles and William. I don’t think it’s true, I don’t think he felt trapped in any way.”
- Louis Allwood
17 years on and Camilla finally feels she belongs
In the wake of the death of the nation's beloved princess, is there any wonder the duchess felt a little uncomfortable in public?
The nation was awash with mourning and grief when Princess Diana died in August 1997 at the age of 36, so there's no surprise Camilla felt nervous when in public with Charles even 10 years on.
She and Charles had divorced the year prior, however. And Camilla (neé Shand) had divorced Andrew Parker Bowles in 1995, 10 years before she would wed her former lover, Prince Charles.
While speaking to Slingo, body expert Darren Stanton, spoke of how the royal couple's body language has evolved over the years.
Stanton spoke of Camilla's demeanour previously being 'submissive' but that 17 years on from her marriage to prince, she has become more 'dominant' and 'confident'.
- Louis Allwood
Death plan for Queen leaked by Welsh government
An inquiry has begun after official documents about what will happen when the Queen dies were leaked by the Welsh government.
The correspondence and a pamphlet marked "official sensitive" were sent to a member of the public.
The leak included a civil servant expressing concern that a UK news website had published confidential information.
Dr Goodall, the Welsh government's most senior civil servant said: the government took "issue of information and data security very seriously.
"Whilst the email did not contain any operational information, it was marked 'official sensitive' and should not have been shared.
"We take the issue of information and data security very seriously and this is now being investigated as a potential security breach."
- Louis Allwood
Is there any wonder Camilla's a fan of Colin Firth?
In a trip to Jane Austen's home in Hampshire, the Duchess of Cornwall swoons over the shirt previously worn by Colin Firth.
The actor portrayed Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice and then again in all Bridget Jones films. He's also played King George V, Camilla's would-have-been grandfather-in-law in The King's Speech.
While at the Hampshire home, the Duchess is said to have said: "It's a shame he's not in it" upon marvelling at the shirt worn by Firth.
- Louis Allwood
Can't wait for the Crown? We've got you covered – here are some royal favourites to keep you busy!
The fifth season of the crown is set to return to our screens in November this year.
The past seasons have seen the Queen's ascension to the throne after her father's death and uncle's abdication right through to Charles meeting and marrying Diana despite his love for Camilla.
The coming season is set to highlight Prince Charles and Prince Harry and their journey into adolescence. It's not yet clear how much it will portray the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
If you can't wait until November though, below in no particular order are 10 of the best TV shows and films centred around the Royal Family, besides The Crown of course!
1. The King's Speech
2. The White Queen
3. The Favourite
4. The Queen
5. Elizabeth
6. Shakespeare in Love
7. Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy
8. The King
9. The Young Victoria
10. Mary Queen of Scots
- Louis Allwood
The Royal Family and sexual abuse – the continued association with sex offenders
Many are still reeling the wake of Prince Andrew's prominent presence at Prince Philip's memorial service, but now Charles too?
A Netflix documentary has shown Prince Charles was somewhat close to Jimmy Savile and went as far as taking PR advice from him.
The DJ and presenter died in 2011 at the age of 84, a year before information of sexual abuse allegations against women and children became public.
There was regular correspondence between the entertainer and the prince, though there is no suggestion Prince Charles knew of Savile's crimes.
- Louis Allwood
'No photos, please' – photographer told not to take photos of the Queen at memorial service
A photographer has said he was told not to take photos of the monarch until she was seated.
Speaking to the times, the only official photographer at the service spoke of how he was told he couldn't take a photo of the queen until she was seated.
It seems he was fine with this but stated that "everything changed" when he realised Prince Andrew would be the one to accompany the 95-year-old.
Richard Pohle, staff photographer at the The Times spoke of how he informed Palace officials that he would "absolutely need to photograph" as this was "now the major news event".
This was the first time Prince Andrew had been seen in public since he stepped back from public duties after settling a sexual abuse case brought against him by Virginia Giuffre.
- Louis Allwood
The Crown is reaching present day – and it needs a Will and Harry
As the Netflix show draws closer to today, it's beginning to look for convincing prince lookalikes.
Last season took us through much of the late 80s exploring the relationship between Diana and Charles.
It's thought the next season will expand upon the family dynamic and show more of the Royal brothers.
And it's casting now.
Kate Bone tweeted a casting call looking for people with a stark resemblance between 16 and 21, with no acting experience required.
- Louis Allwood
Meghan could branch out into TV shows
The Duchess could branch out into other avenues – including TV shows.
If the trademark is granted, it would mean Archewell Audio own it rather than Spotify, which paid Harry and Meghan a rumoured £18million for their partnership in 2020.
But Meghan could face a legal challenge from companies that use the word in their names, such as the skincare and cleaning products business Archetypes, which already has a trademark, the Daily Mail reports.
It comes after the duchess announced Archetypes – her first solo podcast – will be released this summer.
The series will look into labels and stereotypes “that try to hold women back” and will feature interviews with experts and historians during episodes.
- Louis Allwood
Meghan looks to trademark an everyday word
MEGHAN Markle has tried to trademark the word archetypes for the title of her new Spotify podcast.
The Duchess of Sussex has applied to trademark the word “archetypes” – which is coincidentally the name of her first podcast for Spotify.
Archetype is defined as being “typical of an original thing from which others are copied”.
She filed the application last month, despite the ancient Greek word being used in English since around the 1540s.
If the trademark is granted, it would mean they own it rather than Spotify, which paid them a rumoured £18million for their partnership in 2020.
But Meghan could face a legal challenge from companies that use the word in their names, such as the skincare and cleaning products business Archetypes, which already has a trademark, the Daily Mail reports.
- Louis Allwood
William & Kate could move to Windsor this summer
PRINCE William and Kate want to move to Windsor as soon as this summer to be nearer the Queen.
The Cambridges are said to have checked out various royal mansions at Windsor, including Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge — but he will not budge.
The pair, who split their time between Norfolk and Kensington Palace, are now looking at private homes.
Insiders claim they also eyed up Frogmore House, where they often take George, eight, Charlotte, six, and Louis, three, to play at weekends.
There were also rumours that the couple could take Adelaide Cottage in the shadow of Windsor Castle — but it is currently being lived in.
And royal sources have dismissed claims the couple are to have apartments in Windsor Castle.
- Louis Allwood
Fears Andrew 'getting too close to the Queen'
There are fears that disgraced Prince Andrew is getting too close to the Queen.
A source said: “The need to move to Windsor is growing more and more. Andrew spends a lot of time with the Queen.
"He lives next door and is always there for her. During the Covid lockdown, the family were glad Andrew was always on hand.
“There is not a man, woman or child who would not say he had every right to be at Philip’s thanksgiving. But the family have been adamant there’s no way back.
“There are real fears that despite being banished from The Firm in January, he is using his closeness to the Queen as a springboard back into public life.”
- Louis Allwood
Former royal correspondent suggests Prince Andrew remains neither seen nor heard
Prince Andrew continues to make headlines after settling his sexual abuse case brought about by Virginia Giuffre.
Jennie Bond, royal correspondent BBC News for 14 years, wrote an article for inews suggesting Prince Andrew "keep quiet and out of sight."
It was shocking to many to see him accompany the Queen down the aisle during the memorial of his father, Prince Philip, last week.
Bond continued: "his lack of self-awareness and his innate self-importance appear to be as strong as ever, in spite of the public humiliation that has been heaped on him.
"He remains the most disliked member of the royal family.
"Andrew's wisest course is to enjoy his privileged lifestyle with his adoring family, and to keep quiet and out of sight."
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