It must have been a really funny joke.

Royal tradition was in full effect at the state opening of the British Parliament. The Queen and Prince Philip shared a particularly tender moment as the Duke held his wife’s hand as he guided her down the stairs.

Queen Elizabeth rules over 2.3 billion people but Gina Rinehart’s $29 billion have seen her officially declared more powerful than the ageing monarch.

She’s the Queen’s youngest granddaughter but even with all the attention on Princess Charlotte of late, the Head of the Commonwealth still has time for her gorgeous granddaughter Lady Louise.

Queen in waiting, Camilla, takes some cues from her mother-in-law.

At one of her famous summer garden parties, Her Majesty the Queen opened up to guests about the new royal baby and the delight she feels about having another girl in the family.

The Queen has finally spoken out about her new little great-granddaughter, Princess Charlotte.

Princess Mary suffered a bit of a hair mishap in her latest appearance, but don't worry - she STILL looked perfect.

The new Royal has met the Queen for the first time at Kensington Palace and is officially registered.

From "delighted" grandparents to the Queen in bright pink coats, here's the latest royal baby round up. All the info, without the fuss.