Queen is ‘ultimate ambassador of girl power’ says Geri Horner

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Meghan Markle, 40, and Prince Harry, 37, are yet to publicly congratulate the Queen, 95, who has served as British monarch for a record-breaking 70-years. The Sussexes’ Archewell website, which has previously been used to issue statements on issues varying from the birth of Lilibet to net zero, has not uploaded a congratulatory post.

The last ‘news’ update posted on Archewell was about net zero and it was published on November 15.

The couple, who live in a $14million mansion in California, stepped back from royal duties last year.

However, a royal expert has claimed it is “likely” Harry and his wife Meghan will return to the UK for his grandmother’s historic Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers told the Pod Save The Queen podcast: “It’s probably quite likely that we are going to see Harry back in the UK for some of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, of course we are waiting to see what could happen with the Invictus Games, that’s another opportunity to come back as well.”

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The Queen issued a statement marking the 70th anniversary of her accession in 1952.

Her Majesty said: “February 6, marks the 70th anniversary of my Accession in 1952.

“It is a day that, even after 70 years, I still remember as much for the death of my father, King George VI, as for the start of my reign.

“As we mark this anniversary, it gives me pleasure to renew to you the pledge I gave in 1947 that my life will always be devoted to your service.”

Speaking about her late husband Prince Philip, she added: “I was blessed that in Prince Philip I had a partner willing to carry out the role of consort and unselfishly make the sacrifices that go with it. It is a role I saw my own mother perform during my father’s reign.”

But the Queen also revealed Camilla Parker-Bowles, 74, would become Queen Consort upon the accession of Prince Charles, 73.

The statement said: “I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me.

“And when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.”

The Queen also received a message of support from the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

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The statement, which has been uploaded to Clarence House’s social media accounts, said: “On this historic day, my wife and I join you all in congratulating Her Majesty The Queen on the remarkable achievement of serving this nation, the Realms and Commonwealth for seventy years.

“The Queen’s devotion to the welfare of all her people inspires still greater admiration with each passing year.

“We are deeply conscious of the honour represented by my mother’s wish.

“As we have sought together to serve and support Her Majesty and the people of our communities, my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout.

“The year of this unprecedented Platinum Jubilee brings an opportunity for us all to come together in celebrating the service of The Queen, by whose example we will continue to be led in the years to come.”

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