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The Queen's cheeky four-word response to photographer who asked her to smile for him

Ranald Mackechnie has recalled a funny back and forth he had with the late monarch when they met for an official portrait at Windsor Castle.

Chronicle Live

Queen's cheeky four-word response to photographer who asked her to smile for him

Photographer Ranald Mackechnie has spoken of the Queen's sense of humour when they met for an official portrait at Windsor Castle

Daily Mirror

Australians call for Steve Irwin's face on their money following the Queen's death

Following the recent death of the Queen Australians were faced with a new face on their $5 note but many called for anything but King Charles III's face to be on it - from 'bin chickens' to comedians to a rugby jersey

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Unseen photograph of the Queen released by Buckingham Palace

The photograph was taken just ahead of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Liverpool Echo

King thanks nation for ‘support and comfort’ as unseen image of Queen released

The state funeral at Westminster Abbey will be attended by more than 2,000 mourners.

The Independent UK

Unseen portrait of joyous Queen released by Palace ahead of final farewell

The monarch was photographed at Windsor Castle in May, ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The Independent UK

Queen's final portrait photographer says background has hidden meaning

The background of the Queen's final portrait has a hidden meaning, and that's why it was chosen to be the backdrop for her Platinum Jubilee celebration photograph

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Queen's message to the public in full after new portrait is released

Nation’s longest-reigning monarch said she hoped the Jubilee weekend would provide an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the last 70 years

Wales Online

Queen Elizabeth II thanks well-wishers ahead of Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Buckingham Palace releases a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the eve of celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee.

ABC News

Meghan and Harry WILL appear on balcony for Trooping the Colour - but not with the Queen

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will watch the parade from a balcony above Horse Guards parade before going back to Windsor, while other members of the family may join the Queen at Buckingham Palace

Daily Mirror

Queen sends Platinum Jubilee message to the nation as new portrait released

The monarch, 96, looks contented and happy, photographed in her Windsor Castle home, sitting on a cushioned window seat, with the historic residence’s famous Round Tower visible in the distance

Daily Mirror

Queen thanks nation for its goodwill on eve of Jubilee celebrations

The monarch in a written message said: ‘I know that many happy memories will be created at these festive occasions.’

The Independent UK

Queen seated in Windsor Castle for official Platinum Jubilee portrait

The celebrations of the monarch’s long reign begin on Thursday with millions preparing to honour the Queen over the four-day bank holiday weekend.

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