Royal news: The Queen, Kate Middleton, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne

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Weve compiled all of the latest news from the British monarchy from public appearances, royal tours and everything in between.

Kate Middleton inspects a Christmas tree during the visit
Kate Middleton smiled as she explored the Elf Workshop at a Buckinghamshire farm on Wednesday

Here’s what has been going on with the famous family today…

Kate Middleton surprises excited children at a Christmas tree farm

Kate Middleton surprised excited kids on Wednesday as she headed to a Christmas tree farm to celebrate her new patronage, Family Action.

The Duchess of Cambridge got in the festive spirit as she donned a warm green and red outfit to visit Peterley Manor Farm in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

Kate beamed as she explored the Elf Workshop before sitting down with families to make decorations and also helped to pick Christmas trees.

 The Queen appears to gesture towards Princess Anne after the chat with Donald Trump
The Queen appears to gesture towards Princess Anne after the chat with Donald Trump

Anne shrugs as The Queen hurries her along during Trump greeting

Princess Anne caused a stir when she was beckoned over by the Queen while meeting Donald Trump at the Nato leaders meeting at Buckingham Palace. 

Her Majesty appears to say something to her 69-year-old daughter, who shrugs in response as the other royals chuckle.

It has been said the Queen was waiting to see which leader was next to be received, but Anne joked and shrugged: Its just me.

 The disgraced Prince was 'read the riot act' by brother Charles
The disgraced Prince was ‘read the riot act’ by brother Charles

Furious Charles dragged disgraced Andrew to Sandringham crunch summit

Prince Charles “read the riot act” to his shamed brother Prince Andrew after dragging him to Sandringham for a showdown.

The next in line to the throne demanded Andrew give up all duties for the foreseeable future in the crunch summit with Prince Philip, HOAR can reveal.

Andrew was  read the riot act by Charles shortly before a Panorama interview on Monday night with Virginia Giuffre formerly known as Virginia Roberts piled even more pressure on him.

A royal source said: It was all very civilised and calm but Charles calmly read him the riot act and told him there was no way back for him in the near future.

Andrew thought he was being treated harshly as nothing has yet been proved against him, but he accepted the decision. He really had little choice.

Meghan used to post photos of her foodie spreads on her lifestyle website The Tig
Meghan shared her Christmas tips in an unearthed interview

Meghan Markle revealed top Christmas tips for hosting parties

Meghan Markle has revealed the benefits of having a non-traditional Christmas and spending the festive season with friends instead of family.

In an old, unearthed interview with Grazia from before Meghan became a royal, the Duchess suggested hosting a buffet with mates instead of the traditional Christmas dinner.

She also advised making your home look fancy with white flowers, gilded plates, stylish cutlery, silver platters found in flea markets and garlands up the stairs.

Prince Charles and his dad Prince Philip are said to have clashed over the future of the monarchy
Prince Charles and his dad Prince Philip are said to have clashed over the future of the monarchy

Philip had a strained talk with Prince Charles over Prince Andrew

Prince Charles decisively removed Prince Andrew from royal duties only after consulting Prince Philip – but the talks were very strained the Sun has been told.

When Prince Charles returned from his six-day tour of New Zealand last month, he went straight to Sandringham to speak to his father due to his increasing alarm over Andrews disastrous Newsnight interview.

Charles, 71, went to see Philip, 98, at Wood Farm, a bolthole on the Sandringham estate, for advice on how to repair the damage to the family brand’.

A senior source tells the Sun that their discussions were voluble, forthright and very, very tricky.

Talks only lasted for a few hours, before Charles left for his Gloucestershire residence, Highgrove.

Jeffrey Epstein ‘sex slave’ Virginia Roberts described sex with Prince Andrew as ‘quick and disgusting’ in a bombshell TV documentary on Monday.

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