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Prince Philip’s funeral plans have been set in motion asQueen Elizabethenters an eight-day period of mourning followingthe death of her husbandon Friday. The monarch, 94, will refrain from carrying out any royal duties during this time. Affairs of state will also be put on pause. The funeral will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Listen below to the episode ofour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Daywhere we are looking back atPrince Philip’s life and legacy....

Photo: Mattel It’sQueen Elizabethas you’ve never seen her before. In honor of her 96th birthday and Platinum Jubilee, celebrating a historic 70 years on the throne, the British monarch has been honored with a Barbie doll made in her likeness. Historian and Professor Kate Williams, author ofOur Queen Elizabeth, said, “Queen Elizabeth II’s reign has been one of extraordinary impact, holding a position that few women have. The longest-reigning British monarch, and the first to reach a Platinum Jubilee, The Queen has dedicated herself to service and duty and seen the world change immeasurably....

Queen Elizabethis back to royal business three days afterreleasing a responsetoMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry’s revealingOprah Winfrey interview. The monarch is a longstanding champion of British science, engineering and endeavor and has marked key milestones in science and space exploration throughout her reign — including the moon landing in 1969. She welcomed Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to Buckingham Palace. She also recalled meeting Yuri Gagarin, the first human to travel into space, at the palace in 1961, shortly following his return to Earth....

Photo: Royal Collection Trust Queen Elizabethis the star of a new portrait on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Queen Elizabethwore the dark green robe– along with the feathered black velvet hat, which was not included in the art piece – for the annual Order of the Thistle service in July. (Her grandsonPrince Williamand daughter Princess Anne also sported the traditional garb for the service in Edinburgh as two new knights were installed in St....

Sir Michael Oswald, the Queen’s close friend and longtime horse racing advisor, died at the age of 86 on Saturday, the same day thatPrince Philipwas laid to rest at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Oswald became manager of the Royal Studs in 1970 and remained in the role for 28 years, in addition to acting as a racing manager to the Queen Mother and jumps adviser for the Queen....

Margaret Seaman with “Knitted Sandringham”.Photo: Alamy Stock Photo Queen Elizabeth’s royal residence now houses a knitted version of itself. Margaret Seaman, a 92-year-old great-great-grandmother, created a knitted version of the monarch’s country home in Norfolk, Sandringham. The project is now on display in Sandringham House’s ballroom — and the Queen is reportedly impressed! The monarch, 95, viewed “Knitted Sandringham” during a recent visit, according to thePress Association. “That was absolutely wonderful, she seemed to enjoy it very much,” Margaret told the outlet....

Queen Letizia.Photo: Juan Carlos Hidalgo - Pool/Getty Images Queen Letiziaof Spain has dipped into her mother-in-law’s royal closet again! The royal joined her husband King Felipe on Monday to attend the reception of the accredited diplomatic corps accredited in Spain at the Royal Palace in Madrid. For the occasion, she wore a Valentino dress — a green skirt topped with a floral blouse featuring sheer long sleeves — that previously belonged Felipe’s mother, Queen Sofia....

Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, died Thursday morning ofadvance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, her publicist confirms to PEOPLE. She was 76. “In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family....

Quentin Tarantinois entering the next stage of his life: fatherhood. The acclaimed director, 56, isexpecting his first childwithwife Daniella, PEOPLE confirmed on Thursday. The writer-director met Daniella, who is the daughter of Israeli singer and songwriter Tzvika Pick, in 2009 while promoting his filmInglorious Basterds. The pair got engaged in June 2017, after dating for about a year. Tarantino and Daniellatied the knotin an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles on November 2018....

Photo: Courtesy Aflac RaeLynnalready knows what she will be thankful for onThanksgiving. “He’s training at the moment, but I get to see him for Thanksgiving,” she said on Sunday at the event at Goo Goo Shop. “I’m counting down the days for next week to spend some time with him.” Her family has a history of service. “My husband is currently serving. My brother just got out, but he’s been serving for eight years....

Kane Ritchotte and Rainey Qualley in New York City on Aug. 21, 2023.Photo:TheImageDirect.comRainey Qualleyappears to have moved on from her relationship withLewis Pullman.On Monday, the actress and singer, 34, was photographed out and about in New York City withKane Ritchotte, a musician and former actor who plays in the bandMore*.Qualley held hands with Ritchotte, 31, as she wore a patterned black mini dress and black boots, with her hair hanging loose over her shoulders....

Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Rams Head Coach Sean McVay is officially a father. The Los Angeles Ramsposted on X(formerly Twitter), sharing the news with fans. “LA Rams Transactions: Delivered Jordan John McVay,” the post read. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. McVay later spoke at a press conference about the inspiration behind his son’s name, revealing that he was named after the coach’s grandfather....

Ray Jis calling off his divorce once again. Court documents show that Ray J asked to dismissthe divorce he’d filed for in October 2021in L.A. Superior Court. The decision was made “without prejudice,” meaning either party can still opt to change his or her mind about the proceedings. The news comes about two months after Ray J posted an Instagram update aboutreconciling with his wifeamid working on new “music projects” and a “new network deal....