Queen Elizabeth put on a headscarf and glasses for a ride on the footplate of a miniature steam engine.

Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince William is to be made a member of the Garter Knights this June.

Prince Philip has been discharged from the King Edward VII hospital following a three night stay due to a chest infection.

Prince Philip, 86, is undergoing a second day of treatment for a chest infection at the King Edward VII Hospital in London.

Mohamed Al Fayed went to court today requesting a judicial review to force the Duke of Edinburgh to give evidence at the inquest of his son, Dodi, and of Diana, Princess of Wales.

While deployed in Afghanistan, access was given to ITV and BBC reporters to interview Prince Harry under the utmost secrecy.

President Nicolas Sarkozy of France is to visit Her Majesty the Queen on his first State Visit to the United Kingdom since becoming President of the French Republic in 2007.

Queen Elizabeth broadcast her first Christmas Day message on TV in 1957. 50 years on her latest message will be posted on YouTube.

Dr David Starkey concludes his epic series on the British monarchy on Channel 4 on Boxing Day, 26th December, with a 90 minute episode on the Windsors.

The State Opening of Parliament for the 2007-08 Session will take place on Tuesday 06 November 2007.

Her Majesty the Queen will be accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh.