Chile miners: Queen presented with souvenir from rescue mission by President Pinera

Queen receives rescue memento from Chilean President Sebastian Pinera.

Forces chief Sir Jock Stirrup asks Channel 4 to drop Prince Harry documentary

Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, the head of the Armed Forces, has written to Channel 4 to demand it does not show a ''dramatised documentary'' based on what would happen if Prince Harry were taken prisoner in Afghanistan.

Royal Mint begins work on Prince William engagement coin

A commemorative coin to mark the engagement of Prince William to his long-standing girlfriend Kate Middleton is understood to be being created by The Royal Mint.

Queen Mother's 'affair' with Guards officer is dismissed as 'inconceivable'

Tariq Ali's allegations that the late Queen Mother had an affair with Prof Christopher Freeman are roundly condemned

Lesley Garrett's wardrobe impresses the Queen

Lesley Garrett says the Queen keeps a close eye on fashion

The Queen is amused by MI5 inquiries at Buckingham Palace

The Royal Household has launched a book club at which the authorised history of MI5 was discussed.

The Queen at Christmas

Telegraph View: The Queen's staff will miss out on a Christmas party this year.