The Latest Breaking News from Buckingham Palace

‘We want a queen who is like a parent’: Observer writers down the decades on the monarch’s reign

A selection of this newspaper’s writing about the monarch since she became queen when, as the fashion editor wrote, ‘surprise is an undesired quality’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022

George and Charlotte's sweet reaction to Queen pulling marmalade sandwich from handbag

Paddington told the Queen how he ensured he always had his favourite treat on him just in case. The Queen responded by saying: 'So do I,' before opening her famous handbag and declaring: 'I keep mine in here'

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2022

Queen missing from Pageant royal box but revellers hope for balcony appearance

Millions are taking part in patriotic street parties, picnics and barbecues on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace concert features Paddington Bear, star performances and a Partygate joke

Queen Elizabeth II begins her Party at the Palace concert by sitting down to tea with Paddington Bear. And while it doesn't go according to plan, there's a sweet ending.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Diana Ross stuns at Party at the Palace gig as she makes first UK appearance in 15 years

Diana Ross wowed the crowds outside Buckingham Palace this evening as she made her first UK appearance in 15 years to perform at the Platinum Party at the Palace gig

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

More than 100,000 royal fans outside Buckingham Palace for Queen's Jubilee Party

The event kicked off with a comedy classic starring the Queen herself starring opposite Paddington Bear as he visited the Palace for a cup of tea and a chat about marmalade sandwiches

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

The Queen steals the scene in comic sketch that sees Paddington Bear having tea at Buckingham Palace

The charming clip saw the clumsy bear splatter the Queen's butler with cream

Wales Online · Jun 4, 2022

Duran Duran pay homage to British fashion during Platinum Party performance

The segment opened with a projection onto Buckingham Palace of the Queen showing her style over her 70-year reign.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022

Prince Charles calls the Queen 'mummy' during emotional Platinum Jubilee tribute

Prince Charles thanked the Queen on behalf of 'the whole world' for her incredible dedication to duty. He paid tribute to his mother and said everyone gathered to celebrate her

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

BBC viewers puzzled by Rod Stewart's voice as star thrills at Party at the Palace

Sir Rod Stewart got the party going at today's Platinum Jubilee concert, where he performed some of his biggest hits outside Buckingham Palace for an exciting event to celebrate the Queen's reign

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022