Queen Elizabeth II

Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Public invited to visit royal gardens as the palace is renovated

Muted private celebrations mark monarch’s 95th birthday today

Duke of Edinburgh was ‘guiding force’ behind the carefully stage-managed event

Duke of Edinburgh’s passing marks the end of royal dynastic unions

The Duke of Edinburgh will be laid to rest in the grounds of Windsor Castle

Prince William is the preferred choice to succeed the Queen as monarch

Expert Robert Lacey points finger at Queen’s closest advisor for failing Sussexes

Queen strikes ‘conciliatory’ tone - but leaves open questions over alleged racism

Queen vetoes statement aimed at diffusing tension with Sussexes

Monarch’s private lawyers dispatched to put pressure on civil servants involved in drafting new legislation

YouTube removes fly-on-the-wall documentary that has been ‘banned’ for 50 years

Queen’s business announces big profit but value of portfolio drops by £550m as Covid crisis takes toll

Duke and Duchess of Sussex have inked agreement to produce documentaries and films for the streaming service

Duke of York met with his mother at Balmoral Castle in Scotland

Jewellery experts value Duchess of Cornwall’s engagement ring at staggering £78,000

Duke of York facing calls to speak to US investigators over links to late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Newly released letters reveal Palace’s role in one of the most sensational political events in Australian history

Prime minister focused on fitness after being hospitalised with Covid-19

Monarch is praised for giving comfort to the nation in historic speech

Monarch tells British public to combine efforts to achieve a common goal

The monarchy has a patchy record when it comes to successful marriages

Queen’s grandson and his wife are to divorce after 12 years

Harry and Meghan’s popularity sinks, but millennials back the couple

The monarchy is under huge strain as Prince Harry and Meghan break away

Period of transition agreed as couple seek to step back a senior royals

Senior royals gathering at Sandringham to discuss Harry and Meghan’s future

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 10 January

Her Majesty speaks of a ‘bumpy’ 12 months while party leaders applaud NHS workers

From Brexit and Boris to royals and rebellion

Rituals surrounding State Opening of Parliament are among strangest of the UK’s many unusual customs

The Crown star Olivia Colman sparks debate after ‘falling in love’ with Her Majesty

Dresser reveals that Her Majesty will use faux fur in future outfits