HER MAJESTY the Queen makes history today as she appoints the new Prime Minister from Balmoral for the first time.
Liz Truss is expected to make her way to the Queen's rural holiday home in the Highlands today.
It is a stark change from the usual appointment ceremony, which the Queen has conducted from the heart of London, Buckingham Palace, since she took to the throne.
This is not the first time a Monarch has appointed a new Prime Minister away from Buckingham Palace.
The only other exception occurred in 1908, when Herbert Henry Asquith went to see Edward VII in Biarritz, France, for his appointment.
The new Conservative PM, Liz Truss, is expected to arrive at Balmoral Castle in Scotland for 12:10pm, Reuters reported.
Once the appointment is complete, the Court Circular records that "the Prime Minister kissed hands on appointment," which means they will shake hands.
Liz will leave Balmoral after roughly 30 minutes with the Queen.
She will be the 15th Prime Minister the Queen has appointed.
Read our Royal Family live blog for the latest news & updates…
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Prince William had 'frank' discussion about Kate with the Queen, expert claims
The two met in 2001, while attending St Andrews University.
They dated for quite a few years, before taking a break from their relationship in 2007.
Royal expert Katie Nicholl claims the young prince had discussions with his father and the Queen at the time, the Express reports.
The Monarch urged him not to "rush into anything."
It wasn't long before they reunited, and were engaged, eventually marrying in 2011, ten years after they first met.
- Henry Moore
Stick with The Sun for the latest live Royal updates
Check for new updates on the royal family and her Majesty the Queen here at The Sun.
Royal fans are currently awaiting the release of Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, and the couple’s Netflix documentary.
Stay tuned here for updates everyday!
- Henry Moore
How many Prime Ministers has there been since the Queen’s reign began?
The Queen ascended to the throne in 1952 and has seen a slew of PMs representing both Labour and the Conservatives during that time.
Overall, her Majesty has had 15 Prime Ministers during her reign.
Surprisingly, four of her 15 PMs have come in the last six years.
- Henry Moore
Legoland Windsor unveils new display to celebrate the Cambridge’s move
Titled “Royal Removal Company” the stunning display celebrates the Duke and Duchess’s move to Windsor.
Paula Laughton, the chief model maker at Legoland Windsor, said: “The resort has always had a special connection with the Royal Family.
“So to welcome our new neighbours, our talented model makers are giving the royals a brick-tastic housewarming present by recreating the family in miniature form.
“The Royal Removal scene will go on display throughout September, and we hope to welcome the duke and duchess and their family to the resort to see their figures very soon.”
- Henry Moore
Prince William has ‘lost’ his ‘trust’ in Harry, commentator claims
Princes William and Harry are not expected to meet this week, despite staying just a stone’s throw away from each other.
This, according to Michelle Eagleton, is partly due to the trust lost between the pair in recent years.
Ms Eagleton told GB news: “I think the thing is that there is a lot of trust lost between William and Harry, and I do think they are probably not going to have that meeting again until after that book is released, which we know is coming in November from Harry, because we are hearing it is not going to be so good for the royals.
“And, of course, we have got their documentary that is coming out on Netflix in December.
“So, I just think a wide-berth despite the fact they are half a mile down the road and you would think they would give them a bit of a visit.”
- Henry Moore
Inside Prince Harry’s dating history
Harry met Meghan, fell in love, and started a beautiful family, Prince Harry definitely had a type.
His exes include a Burberry model, an X Factor singer and a Strictly Come Dancing starlet.
Indeed, Harry’s long list of exes is filled with almost exclusively blond bombshells, from Ellie Goulding to Pop princess Mollie King, who bagged herself a few dates with Harry in 2012.
Cressida Bonas also spent time with the Prince, who was evidently enamoured by her stellar dance moves.
But the Duke’s first love was Chelsy Davy, who shared a six-year on and off relationship with Harry, but ultimately admitted the life of a royal wasn’t for her.
- Henry Moore
Everything YOU need to know about baby Archie
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is the first-born son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but how old is the young royal and when was he born?
Baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born on May 6, 2019 at the Portland Hospital in London – meaning he is three years old.
He was born at exactly 5:26am, and revealed to the public two days later when his mother Meghan described him as “amazing.”
Despite his parents rejecting their royal roles, Archie is entitled to a royal title by birth.
- Henry Moore
Stick with The Sun for the latest live Royal updates
Check for new updates on the royal family and her Majesty the Queen here at The Sun.
Royal fans are currently awaiting the release of Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, and the couple’s Netflix documentary.
Stay tuned here for updates everyday!
- Henry Moore
Inside Her Majesty’s famous sense of humour
Former royal butler Grant Harrold has spoken of the Queen’s iconic sense of humour.
Harrold told Slingo: “I remember the wonderful kind of way she had about her, she wasn’t very regal or royal, but we had a really nice conversation and I felt really relaxed around her.
“The other thing the Queen does, she would do something that was hysterical and nobody would laugh because they wouldn’t know if she was being funny or not. And you’d all look at each other like, ‘did the Queen just make a joke?
“Then eventually somebody would laugh and you’d all go [laughs]. She’s wonderful at that and that is something that I absolutely loved. Our Queen has got a wicked sense of humour.”
- Henry Moore
The Queen under pressure to ‘banish’ Harry and Meghan, insider claims
According to the Express, a palace insider has claimed the Firm is placing pressure on Her Majesty to completely strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles.
The insider reportedly said: “The highest levels of The Firm are telling the Queen that she needs to banish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once and for all.”
This comes as the Sussexes return to the UK for the first time since Her Majesty’s platinum jubilee.
- Henry Moore
Former royal butler remembers Diana’s attempts to give William and Harry ‘normal’ childhoods
Former royal butler Grant Harrold has spoken of Diana’s wish to give her sons a “normal” upbringing, despite their fame.
Harrold told Slingo: “This will answer your question – I was off duty, I’d only just started and I’d walked up to the house to get something and I bumped into Prince Harry.
“He was asking me if I was OK, if my house was comfortable – he’s 18 here, he’s young – and then he said to me, ‘Have you got food? We’re going to have a takeaway, do you want to come for a takeaway?’ I declined, but I sat down with them while they had it, just informally, but it was really fun and I thought this is obviously how they’ve been brought up. Diana’s influence is very much carried on.
“Do they do the same with their children? I have no doubt. I don’t really know if they go to McDonald’s or go to KFC, but it wouldn’t surprise me.”
- Henry Moore
Stick with The Sun for the latest live Royal updates
Check for new updates on the royal family and her Majesty the Queen here at The Sun.
Royal fans are currently awaiting the release of Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, and the couple’s Netflix documentary.
Stay tuned here for updates everyday!
- Henry Moore
How many Prime Ministers has there been since the Queen's reign began?
The Queen ascended to the throne in 1952, and has seen a slew of PMs representing both Labour and the Conservatives during that time.
Overall, her Majesty has had 15 Prime Ministers during her reign.
Surprisingly, four of her 15 PMs have come in the last six years.
- Henry Moore
Legoland Windsor unveils new display to celebrate the Cambridge’s move
Titled “Royal Removal Company” the stunning display celebrates the Duke and Duchess’s move to Windsor.
Paula Laughton, the chief model maker at Legoland Windsor, said: “The resort has always had a special connection with the Royal Family.
“So to welcome our new neighbours, our talented model makers are giving the royals a brick-tastic housewarming present by recreating the family in miniature form.
“The Royal Removal scene will go on display throughout September, and we hope to welcome the duke and duchess and their family to the resort to see their figures very soon.”EditDelete
- Henry Moore
Prince William has 'lost' his 'trust' in Harry, commentator claims
Princes William and Harry are not expected to meet this week, despite staying just a stone's throw away from each other.
This, according to Michelle Eagleton, is partly due to the trust lost between the pair in recent years.
Ms Eagleton told GB news: “I think the thing is that there is a lot of trust lost between William and Harry, and I do think they are probably not going to have that meeting again until after that book is released, which we know is coming in November from Harry, because we are hearing it is not going to be so good for the royals.
“And, of course, we have got their documentary that is coming out on Netflix in December.
"So, I just think a wide-berth despite the fact they are half a mile down the road and you would think they would give them a bit of a visit.”
- Henry Moore
Inside Prince Harry's dating history
Before the married couple met, fell in love, and started a beautiful family, Prince Harry definitely had a type.
His exes include a Burberry model, an X Factor singer and a Strictly Come Dancing starlet.
Indeed, Harry’s long list of exes is filled with almost exclusively blond bombshells, from Ellie Goulding to Pop princess Mollie King, who bagged herself a few dates with Harry in 2012.
Cressida Bonas also spent time with the Prince, who was evidently enamoured by her stellar dance moves.
But the Duke’s first love was Chelsy Davy, who shared a six-year on and off relationship with Harry, but ultimately admitted the life of a royal wasn’t for her.
- Henry Moore
Everything YOU need to know about baby Archie
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is the first-born son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but how old is the young royal and when was he born?
Baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born on May 6, 2019 at the Portland Hospital in London – meaning he is three years old.
He was born at exactly 05:26am, and revealed to the public two days later when his mother Meghan described him as “amazing.”
Despite his parents rejecting their royal roles, Archie is entitled to a royal title by birth.
- Henry Moore
Stick with The Sun for the latest live Royal updates
Check for new updates on the royal family and her Majesty the Queen here at The Sun.
Royal fans are currently awaiting the release of Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, and the couple’s Netflix documentary.
Stay tuned here for updates everyday!
- Henry Moore
Inside Her Majesty's famous sense of humour
Former royal butler Grant Harrold has spoken of the Queen's iconic sense of humour.
Harrold told Slingo: “I remember the wonderful kind of way she had about her, she wasn’t very regal or royal, but we had a really nice conversation and I felt really relaxed around her.
“The other thing the Queen does, she would do something that was hysterical and nobody would laugh because they wouldn’t know if she was being funny or not. And you’d all look at each other like, ‘did the Queen just make a joke?
"Then eventually somebody would laugh and you’d all go [laughs]. She’s wonderful at that and that is something that I absolutely loved. Our Queen has got a wicked sense of humour.”
- Henry Moore
The Queen under pressure to ‘banish’ Harry and Meghan, insider claims
According to the Express, a palace insider has claimed the Firm is placing pressure on Her Majesty to completely strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles.
The insider reportedly said: “The highest levels of The Firm are telling the Queen that she needs to banish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once and for all.”
This comes as the Sussexes return to the UK for the first time since Her Majesty’s platinum jubilee.
- Henry Moore
Former royal butler remembers Diana's attempts to give William and Harry 'normal' childhoods
Former royal butler Grant Harrold has spoken of Diana's wish to give her sons a "normal" upbringing, despite their fame.
Harrold told Slingo: “This will answer your question – I was off duty, I’d only just started and I’d walked up to the house to get something and I bumped into Prince Harry.
"He was asking me if I was OK, if my house was comfortable – he’s 18 here, he’s young – and then he said to me, ‘Have you got food? We’re going to have a takeaway, do you want to come for a takeaway?’ I declined, but I sat down with them while they had it, just informally, but it was really fun and I thought this is obviously how they’ve been brought up. Diana’s influence is very much carried on.
"Do they do the same with their children? I have no doubt. I don’t really know if they go to McDonald’s or go to KFC, but it wouldn’t surprise me.”
- Henry Moore
Kelly Brook to appear in season six of The Crown
Brook is set to appear in the latest season of the hit show, but with a cheeky twist.
The producers at The Crown reached out to request permission to use a sexy pin-up snap from the Nineties.
On Heart Breakfast with Jason King, Kelly showed the 90s pin-up which was taken in 1999.
She began: “I got an email from my agent… and she said “We had a picture clearance request for one of your images to be used on The Crown Season six.”
Jason responded: “Hang on a second… I don’t… no, I can’t see that. No, no no, you’re like my sister! Put it away! Put it away will you! No no no!
“Am I right in thinking, if this is The Crown, they must be heading towards the Nineties?”
Kelly excitingly revealed: “That’s definitely got to be a teenage boy’s bedroom hasn’t it!
“Can I be, can I be on the wall of Prince Harry, or Prince William’s bedroom at Buckingham Palace or wherever it is they grew up? Could that be.
“Was I a pin-up for them, back in the day, back in the Nineties? Oh wow this is incredible. Well I’ve said yes of course.”
- Henry Moore
A long reign: How many PMs has Her Majesty had?
The Queen ascended to the throne in 1952, and has seen a slew of PMs representing both Labour and the Conservatives during that time.
Overall, her Majesty has had 15 Prime Ministers during her reign.
Surprisingly, four of her 15 PMs have come in the last six years.
- Henry Moore
When will Liz Truss meet the Queen?
Liz Truss was announced as the UK's next PM today, beating Rishi Sunak in a brutal leadership race.
Before she can begin her job propper, Truss must first meet the Queen.
The incoming PM will travel to Balmoral tomorrow, along with Boris Johnson, in order to formally take on the role.
This is a break from tradition, with the Queen usually travelling to London to see in the new PM.
- Henry Moore
Former royal butler describes Prince Charles as an 'absolute gentleman'
Former royal butler Grant Harrold has been full of praise for the Prince of Wales.
Recalling the future monarch's impeccable manners, Harrold told Slingo: “Working with him was great, he was an absolute gentleman, great fun, very funny and always polite.
"I remember once – I’ve never told this before, so here’s a first. I was at a dinner and one of the guests didn’t say please or thank you. Not once. Prince Charles always said please and thank you, always. His manners are impeccable.
"He noticed this because he was sitting next to this person and I noticed that anytime I would bring him something, he would always say thank you, but he really emphasised it, ‘Thank you so much Grant, we’re really lucky to have you as part of the team, thank you,’ and it would get to the main course and he’d say it again."
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