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Britain's Queen Elizabeth will 'never abdicate the throne'.
The 89-year-old royal - who became queen in 1952 - will celebrate becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch next week and her former stud manager Sir Michael Oswald believes she will continue with her duties for as long as possible.
He told PEOPLE: "As long as she is able to carry out her duties she will continue."
He also praised the monarch for her ability to remain neutral at all times.
Sir Michael said: "I have worked for her 46 years, and have never heard her say anything to let anyone think she chose one political party over another or a political personality over another. She has never put a foot wrong."
The queen's cousin Margaret Rhodes revealed the royal has an extraordinary ability to switch off from work when she is with her family and vice-versa.
She said: "If she has a worry about something, she can shut the door on that compartment and be totally outgoing and happy with other people."
Queen Elizabeth won’t abdicate
Britain's Queen Elizabeth will 'never abdicate the throne'.
The 89-year-old royal - who became queen in 1952 - will celebrate becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch next week and her former stud manager Sir Michael Oswald believes she will continue with her duties for as long as possible.
He told PEOPLE: "As long as she is able to carry out her duties she will continue."
He also praised the monarch for her ability to remain neutral at all times.
Sir Michael said: "I have worked for her 46 years, and have never heard her say anything to let anyone think she chose one political party over another or a political personality over another. She has never put a foot wrong."
The queen's cousin Margaret Rhodes revealed the royal has an extraordinary ability to switch off from work when she is with her family and vice-versa.
She said: "If she has a worry about something, she can shut the door on that compartment and be totally outgoing and happy with other people."
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Duchess Catherine's "middle class family" have helped Prince William break away from his "dysfunctional past".
In her new book, 'Diana's Babies: Kate, William And The Repair Of A Broken Family', author Angela Levin says the Middleton family have been a calming influence on William - who has children Prince George, two and four-month-old Princess Charlotte with Catherine - and helped to soften him.
She writes: "The Middletons' informality and William's growing confidence as a father has clearly softened the shy second-in-line to the throne, who has a dislike of conspicuous attention and a wariness of photographers verging on the paranoid."
Calling the recent christening of William's daughter Princess Charlotte a turning point, she added: "Few of those watching in the summer sunshine would have remarked upon it, but this stroll with a Millson Prince pram showed that William had finally broken away from his dysfunctional past. And this, I believe, is largely due to the calming influence of his wife and her close-knit middle class family.
"William insisted, against tradition, that the Middletons featured prominently in the portraits."
"William is no longer inhibited about expressing his emotions in public. Kate's devotion, confidence and love had helped him trust his feelings.
"Above all, the change is clear in William himself, who is no longer the withdrawn, slightly angry presence from the past, but a smiling prince at ease with himself and those he meets."
Duchess Catherine saved Prince William
Duchess Catherine's "middle class family" have helped Prince William break away from his "dysfunctional past".
In her new book, 'Diana's Babies: Kate, William And The Repair Of A Broken Family', author Angela Levin says the Middleton family have been a calming influence on William - who has children Prince George, two and four-month-old Princess Charlotte with Catherine - and helped to soften him.
She writes: "The Middletons' informality and William's growing confidence as a father has clearly softened the shy second-in-line to the throne, who has a dislike of conspicuous attention and a wariness of photographers verging on the paranoid."
Calling the recent christening of William's daughter Princess Charlotte a turning point, she added: "Few of those watching in the summer sunshine would have remarked upon it, but this stroll with a Millson Prince pram showed that William had finally broken away from his dysfunctional past. And this, I believe, is largely due to the calming influence of his wife and her close-knit middle class family.
"William insisted, against tradition, that the Middletons featured prominently in the portraits."
"William is no longer inhibited about expressing his emotions in public. Kate's devotion, confidence and love had helped him trust his feelings.
"Above all, the change is clear in William himself, who is no longer the withdrawn, slightly angry presence from the past, but a smiling prince at ease with himself and those he meets."
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Prince William and Duchess Catherine will travel to Scotland with their children in the coming days.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take Prince George, two and four-month-old Princess Charlotte to Queen Elizabeth's Balmoral estate where they will help the monarch celebrate becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch on September 9.
William and Catherine, both 33, are expected to join the 89-year-old queen and other relatives for a special dinner to mark the milestone.
A source told PEOPLE: "It's a milestone day for the queen, but for her it is 'business as usual' and she has her engagements during the day.
"Any dinner will be treated like every other evening, and we won't be briefing on who the queen is having dinner with. That won't change because of the significance of the day."
The queen will take over from her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria as Britain's longest-serving monarch.
The visit will give Princess Charlotte a chance to wear the tartan pinafore she received as a gift from a bagpipe band recently.
The royal was given the plaid dress by a member of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, who performed for her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at Balmoral Castle last month.
Bethany Bisaillion played traditional pipe music for the queen and Prince Philip, 94, their daughter-in-law Sophie Wessex, 50, and her daughter Lady Louise, aged 11, and said she was "emotional" when she handed the gift over.
She gushed: "I was getting a little emotional. I had to bite my lip and be stoic!
"We hope that she gets it in time that she doesn't grow out of it!"
The little dress features a maple design similar to items made for Prince George and Princess Catherine and the band also made a waistcoat for Prince William, which they presented to the royals on previous visits.
Prince William plans Scottish trip
Prince William and Duchess Catherine will travel to Scotland with their children in the coming days.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take Prince George, two and four-month-old Princess Charlotte to Queen Elizabeth's Balmoral estate where they will help the monarch celebrate becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch on September 9.
William and Catherine, both 33, are expected to join the 89-year-old queen and other relatives for a special dinner to mark the milestone.
A source told PEOPLE: "It's a milestone day for the queen, but for her it is 'business as usual' and she has her engagements during the day.
"Any dinner will be treated like every other evening, and we won't be briefing on who the queen is having dinner with. That won't change because of the significance of the day."
The queen will take over from her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria as Britain's longest-serving monarch.
The visit will give Princess Charlotte a chance to wear the tartan pinafore she received as a gift from a bagpipe band recently.
The royal was given the plaid dress by a member of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, who performed for her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at Balmoral Castle last month.
Bethany Bisaillion played traditional pipe music for the queen and Prince Philip, 94, their daughter-in-law Sophie Wessex, 50, and her daughter Lady Louise, aged 11, and said she was "emotional" when she handed the gift over.
She gushed: "I was getting a little emotional. I had to bite my lip and be stoic!
"We hope that she gets it in time that she doesn't grow out of it!"
The little dress features a maple design similar to items made for Prince George and Princess Catherine and the band also made a waistcoat for Prince William, which they presented to the royals on previous visits.
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Prince Harry has been encouraged to cut back on his royal duties.
Former politician Ann Widdecombe believes the royal should "take a leaf from his uncle Edward's book" and follow his dreams rather than taking on the role of a full time royal.
Speaking about Prince Harry's conservation work in South Africa, she wrote in the Daily Express newspaper: "I think if Prince Harry wants to be in Africa, then he should take a leaf from his uncle Edward's book. With the births of George and Charlotte it is extremely unlikely that he will ever inherit the throne so why live as if that were his destiny?
"Prince Edward made exactly that calculation as his elder brothers started reproducing so he abandoned life in the Marines for a career in theatre production. It can't have been easy and I doubt if Prince Philip was pleased but Edward had decided to be his own man, both in career and marriage.
"He still carries out royal duties but has combined that with going his own way and he seems pretty happy. He is the only one of the queen's children not to have divorced. The option was to make a life out of being an increasingly minor royal. He rejected that and so should Harry."
Harry has been spending time at Kruger Park game reserve in South Africa and has joined the war on criminals for the government's anti-poaching campaign called Operation Corona.
He is expected to spend three months in the area.
Prince Harry encouraged to follow his dreams
Prince Harry has been encouraged to cut back on his royal duties.
Former politician Ann Widdecombe believes the royal should "take a leaf from his uncle Edward's book" and follow his dreams rather than taking on the role of a full time royal.
Speaking about Prince Harry's conservation work in South Africa, she wrote in the Daily Express newspaper: "I think if Prince Harry wants to be in Africa, then he should take a leaf from his uncle Edward's book. With the births of George and Charlotte it is extremely unlikely that he will ever inherit the throne so why live as if that were his destiny?
"Prince Edward made exactly that calculation as his elder brothers started reproducing so he abandoned life in the Marines for a career in theatre production. It can't have been easy and I doubt if Prince Philip was pleased but Edward had decided to be his own man, both in career and marriage.
"He still carries out royal duties but has combined that with going his own way and he seems pretty happy. He is the only one of the queen's children not to have divorced. The option was to make a life out of being an increasingly minor royal. He rejected that and so should Harry."
Harry has been spending time at Kruger Park game reserve in South Africa and has joined the war on criminals for the government's anti-poaching campaign called Operation Corona.
He is expected to spend three months in the area.
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Angelina Jolie has quit as a trustee of Princess Diana's favourite mine-clearing charity.
The Hollywood actress reportedly felt "extremely uncomfortable" that two trustees of The Halo Trust had paid themselves over £120,000 to complete a review and stepped down in May 2014.
A source told The Times: "She left because she was extremely uncomfortable with the actions of the trustees.
"The main thing was the trustees paying themselves. What she said was, 'If those trustees want to do a review, pay for it yourselves'."
James Cowan, the Halo Trust's current chief executive, said the actress had left to "do other things".
A spokesman told MailOnline: "As a charity we are always mindful of the need to spend the money that we receive wisely and this is what governs the decisions of our board. The payments were agreed by the board and signed off by the Charity Commission.
"The charity is lucky enough to have the backing of a number of high profile individuals including Ms Angelina Jolie. Ms Jolie decided to stand down as a trustee of Halo in May of last year, she remains a supporter of The Halo Trust and our mission to rid the world of landmines."
Princess Diana visited an Angolan minefield with the trust in 1997.
And in 2013, her son Prince Harry also paid a visit to a minefield in the country before acting as patron during its 25th anniversary appeal.
Angelina Jolie quits Diana charity
Angelina Jolie has quit as a trustee of Princess Diana's favourite mine-clearing charity.
The Hollywood actress reportedly felt "extremely uncomfortable" that two trustees of The Halo Trust had paid themselves over £120,000 to complete a review and stepped down in May 2014.
A source told The Times: "She left because she was extremely uncomfortable with the actions of the trustees.
"The main thing was the trustees paying themselves. What she said was, 'If those trustees want to do a review, pay for it yourselves'."
James Cowan, the Halo Trust's current chief executive, said the actress had left to "do other things".
A spokesman told MailOnline: "As a charity we are always mindful of the need to spend the money that we receive wisely and this is what governs the decisions of our board. The payments were agreed by the board and signed off by the Charity Commission.
"The charity is lucky enough to have the backing of a number of high profile individuals including Ms Angelina Jolie. Ms Jolie decided to stand down as a trustee of Halo in May of last year, she remains a supporter of The Halo Trust and our mission to rid the world of landmines."
Princess Diana visited an Angolan minefield with the trust in 1997.
And in 2013, her son Prince Harry also paid a visit to a minefield in the country before acting as patron during its 25th anniversary appeal.
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Princess Diana's former butler will be spending a few days in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
Paul Burrell will be teaching the American housemates how to be good servants to their British rivals, who are set to become members of the reality TV show's Royal Family this week.
Speaking shortly before surprising the contestants, he said: "I'm apprehensive because it's a totally alien experience. I'm taking in a set of skills to educate the housemates. I'm not a real housemate though - I'm there to help so I'm not competing with them.
"I have met some of the world's most important people - Kings and Queens, Presidents and First Ladies, movie stars and The Pope. I wasn't intimidated by them, so I won't be intimidated by the people in the Big Brother House."
Paul, who also previously served as Queen Elizabeth's footman, will assign roles to each of the American housemates before teaching them how to deliver a silver service.
He added: "I'll try to teach them a little of what I know, whether it's service, manners, etiquette or, knowledge from my world that I learnt for many years by working with the Royal Family."
Despite being excited about appearing on the show, Paul doesn't think he will get along well with everyone.
He said: "I know I'm not going to be liked by everyone because no-one is, but I'm not a quitter. I like a challenge. I love people. There are some great characters in this house and there are people who I wouldn't normally meet in my life.
"You won't hear me swear, you won't see me naked, but I'm not shy and I stand up for what I think is right. It is important to have a voice so don't expect me to stand by and say nothing. I can't manage a Royal Household without having an opinion, and you can't be in the Big Brother House without having a strong character."
Princess Diana’s butler enters CBB house
Princess Diana's former butler will be spending a few days in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
Paul Burrell will be teaching the American housemates how to be good servants to their British rivals, who are set to become members of the reality TV show's Royal Family this week.
Speaking shortly before surprising the contestants, he said: "I'm apprehensive because it's a totally alien experience. I'm taking in a set of skills to educate the housemates. I'm not a real housemate though - I'm there to help so I'm not competing with them.
"I have met some of the world's most important people - Kings and Queens, Presidents and First Ladies, movie stars and The Pope. I wasn't intimidated by them, so I won't be intimidated by the people in the Big Brother House."
Paul, who also previously served as Queen Elizabeth's footman, will assign roles to each of the American housemates before teaching them how to deliver a silver service.
He added: "I'll try to teach them a little of what I know, whether it's service, manners, etiquette or, knowledge from my world that I learnt for many years by working with the Royal Family."
Despite being excited about appearing on the show, Paul doesn't think he will get along well with everyone.
He said: "I know I'm not going to be liked by everyone because no-one is, but I'm not a quitter. I like a challenge. I love people. There are some great characters in this house and there are people who I wouldn't normally meet in my life.
"You won't hear me swear, you won't see me naked, but I'm not shy and I stand up for what I think is right. It is important to have a voice so don't expect me to stand by and say nothing. I can't manage a Royal Household without having an opinion, and you can't be in the Big Brother House without having a strong character."
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Bruce Oldfield says he almost went broke when Princess Diana stopped wearing his gowns.
The late royal was a huge fan of the designer's couture creations in the Eighties and wore a number of them to royal events but after her split from Prince Charles, she changed her style and Bruce admitted it hit him hard.
He told the Sunday Times: "It wasn't good. It means everybody looks at you as if to say 'You're rubbish, we're not going to buy from you any more'."
Bruce even revealed that he had to sell his flat to keep his business afloat.
However, he has bounced back and now often dresses Duchess Camilla, the second wife of Diana's former husband Prince Charles.
Meanwhile, Rachel Riley, who designs clothes for Diana's grandchildren, two-year-old Prince George and his baby sister Princess Charlotte, has praised the late royal's sense of style.
She said: "I look at old pictures of William and Harry as boys because the outfits are beautiful and a wonderful inspiration. Princess Diana had a great sense of style. She was a nursery teacher so was a natural with children and knew how to dress them. She dressed William and Harry in clothes that are appropriate for children.
"Diana loved fashion and she wore everything so well."
Princess Diana’s designer hit hard by snub
Bruce Oldfield says he almost went broke when Princess Diana stopped wearing his gowns.
The late royal was a huge fan of the designer's couture creations in the Eighties and wore a number of them to royal events but after her split from Prince Charles, she changed her style and Bruce admitted it hit him hard.
He told the Sunday Times: "It wasn't good. It means everybody looks at you as if to say 'You're rubbish, we're not going to buy from you any more'."
Bruce even revealed that he had to sell his flat to keep his business afloat.
However, he has bounced back and now often dresses Duchess Camilla, the second wife of Diana's former husband Prince Charles.
Meanwhile, Rachel Riley, who designs clothes for Diana's grandchildren, two-year-old Prince George and his baby sister Princess Charlotte, has praised the late royal's sense of style.
She said: "I look at old pictures of William and Harry as boys because the outfits are beautiful and a wonderful inspiration. Princess Diana had a great sense of style. She was a nursery teacher so was a natural with children and knew how to dress them. She dressed William and Harry in clothes that are appropriate for children.
"Diana loved fashion and she wore everything so well."
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Prince Harry admits dating while surrounded by bodyguards is difficult.
The British royal - who is currently single but has previously dated blonde beauties Chelsy Davy, Cressida Bonas and Florence Brudenell-Bruce - told Simson Uri-Khob, who runs Save The Rhino, about the difficulties of dating as a royal.
Simson told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "We asked him asked what about if you're with a girlfriend. Are they around then? Harry said, 'unfortunately yes, more than ever. But I know how to handle that'."
Harry is currently volunteering in South Africa for three months where he has joined the war on criminals for the government's anti-poaching campaign called Operation Corona.
Earlier this year, Prince Harry walked away from his military career to pursue other interests, saying he was "looking forward" to the future.
At the time, the prince said: "Inevitably most good things come to an end and I am at a crossroads in my military career. Luckily for me, I will continue to wear the uniform and mix with fellow servicemen and women for the rest of my life."
He added: "I am considering the options for the future and I am really excited about the possibilities ... so while I am finishing one part of my life, I am getting straight into a new chapter. I am really looking forward to it."
Prince Harry’s dating problems
Prince Harry admits dating while surrounded by bodyguards is difficult.
The British royal - who is currently single but has previously dated blonde beauties Chelsy Davy, Cressida Bonas and Florence Brudenell-Bruce - told Simson Uri-Khob, who runs Save The Rhino, about the difficulties of dating as a royal.
Simson told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "We asked him asked what about if you're with a girlfriend. Are they around then? Harry said, 'unfortunately yes, more than ever. But I know how to handle that'."
Harry is currently volunteering in South Africa for three months where he has joined the war on criminals for the government's anti-poaching campaign called Operation Corona.
Earlier this year, Prince Harry walked away from his military career to pursue other interests, saying he was "looking forward" to the future.
At the time, the prince said: "Inevitably most good things come to an end and I am at a crossroads in my military career. Luckily for me, I will continue to wear the uniform and mix with fellow servicemen and women for the rest of my life."
He added: "I am considering the options for the future and I am really excited about the possibilities ... so while I am finishing one part of my life, I am getting straight into a new chapter. I am really looking forward to it."
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Britain's Duchess of Cambridge is set to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth.
The queen will celebrate becoming the longest-reigning monarch this month by bestowing the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II on her grandson Prince William's wife.
The order is the highest honour that a female member of the royal family can receive.
A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: "It is an honour reserved for first division female royals."
It is described as a "diamond- encrusted brooch featuring an ivory plaque of the queen wearing the Order of the Garter and bearing the Royal cypher".
The news comes after it was revealed that Catherine will accompany her husband on his Caribbean Royal Tour next year.
The couple will be joined by their children, Prince George, two, and three-month-old Princess Charlotte when they visit some of the 16 Commonwealth countries where Queen Elizabeth is Head of State.
The news comes amid speculation that the 33-year-old princess made a conscious decision to spend more time at home with her family - since she has been notably absent from William's side at a number of social engagements recently - following the birth Charlotte in May.
And Catherine even rescheduled her annual Middleton family holiday to Mustique - which usually takes place in January - to accommodate the trip that is due to take place early next year.
Duchess Catherine to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth
Britain's Duchess of Cambridge is set to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth.
The queen will celebrate becoming the longest-reigning monarch this month by bestowing the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II on her grandson Prince William's wife.
The order is the highest honour that a female member of the royal family can receive.
A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: "It is an honour reserved for first division female royals."
It is described as a "diamond- encrusted brooch featuring an ivory plaque of the queen wearing the Order of the Garter and bearing the Royal cypher".
The news comes after it was revealed that Catherine will accompany her husband on his Caribbean Royal Tour next year.
The couple will be joined by their children, Prince George, two, and three-month-old Princess Charlotte when they visit some of the 16 Commonwealth countries where Queen Elizabeth is Head of State.
The news comes amid speculation that the 33-year-old princess made a conscious decision to spend more time at home with her family - since she has been notably absent from William's side at a number of social engagements recently - following the birth Charlotte in May.
And Catherine even rescheduled her annual Middleton family holiday to Mustique - which usually takes place in January - to accommodate the trip that is due to take place early next year.