A convicted murderer scaled the perimeter wall of Buckingham Palace before "admiring" the gardens for 10 minutes.

The Duchess outshines William and Harry in a royal punch up.

Lavish equestrian displays, international dancing troupes and a huge birthday cake - the UK on Sunday marked Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday with a spectacular range of performances at the Windsor Castle royal residence.

Rare images of Queen Elizabeth have been released as celebrations to mark the monarch's 90th birthday continue.

When one is asked to perform a private show for royalty, one doesn't say no.

The past glory apparently hasn't stopped the Queen and her PM from still thinking themselves better than their former colonial subjects.

The British Queen was caught on camera making unguarded comments about a state visit last year by Chinese President Xi Jinping

OPINION: It's time for Kate to make some changes to her wardrobe, and her family's, writes Shane Watson.

David Cameron was caught on camera telling the Queen that leaders of some "fantastically corrupt" countries were due to attend his anti-corruption summit.

Prince Harry was given an awkward TV moment when he was asked whether he would like to marry George W Bush's daughter Barbara.

Prince Harry opens up about his struggles to find a partner, his difficulties in filling the "gaping void" left by his mother and his turmoil at the scrutiny which dominates his life.

The island where Diana, Princess of Wales is buried is to receive a multi-million facelift as part of the Spencer family estate gardens' first major revamp in 350 years.

Kate Middleton has been hearing the pitter-patter of a new set of little feet recently, after the family welcomed a hamster named Marvin.

Prince Harry has admitted he does not have "that many memories" of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales 19 years after she died.

Prince Harry admits that his first-hand recollection of Princess Diana is fading.

Princess Charlotte has received a stash of Kiwi goodies - including All Blacks-themed sleepwear - for her first birthday.

She may be a month behind her big brother, but Princess Charlotte has started walking, as a first birthday picture taken by the Duchess of Cambridge shows.

The National Portrait Gallery in London has collaborated with Vogue magazine on a series of images of The Duchess of Cambridge.

The Queen has dismissed an Invictus Games challenge from Barack and Michelle Obama telling the world's most powerful man "Oh really, please"

Designer claims the Duchess of Cambridge's much-hyped bridal gown was copied from her sketches.

On the program today we’re with Olympic athletes at a dawn service in Auckland as they celebrate 100 days til the Rio games, our man in Wellington, Isaac Davison gives us the lowdown on John Key’s abrupt about turn on foreign buyers investing in homes here. Also we tell you why Alexander McQueen is in hot water over Kate Middleton’s wedding dress

Prince William and Prince Harry have reportedly filmed cameos as Stormtroopers in the new Star Wars movie.

COMMENT: I'm not convinced that being The Queen is actually very much fun. Can you imagine all the handshakes? The stifled "How do you do"s?

Prince George took on the biggest diplomatic challenge of his young life last night when he was allowed to stay up late to meet the leader of the free world.

COMMENT: One is 90 this week. If I'm still going in another 10 years, I suppose I could send myself a congratulatory message.

They say the apple never falls far from the tree, but this terrifying face-swap suggests otherwise.

Her Majesty is certainly no 'foodie', says her former chef. The Queen is said to hate garlic and spicy food, but she loves to eat game meat from the estate, and is very partial to chocolate.

As the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday, we take a look back on the monarch's best looks.