Footage showing the Queen of England performing a Nazi salute as a child could have been accidentally leaked by Buckingham Palace, it has been reported.

THE significance of President Michael D Higgins dining in state at Windsor castle last night is that it is the culmination of British recognition of Irish independence. It is also a full recognition of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Music superstar Madonna is to try her hand as a film director again, with a romantic tale set on an African island.

Madonna will walk the red carpet tonight at the premiere of her royal romance 'W.E'.

Madonna has told how she has never felt as loved by a man as Wallis Simpson was by King Edward VIII.

Madonna surrounded herself with pictures of King Edward VIII when she worked on 'W.E.' to "soak up" his energy.

Madonna has to make sacrifices to juggle a successful career and personal life.

The early verdict on Madonna's new film on the story of Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII 'W.E.' is mixed.

POPSTAR Madonna thanked her ex-husbands for encouraging her to take up a career in movies, as she arrived in Venice for the world premiere of her lavish royal drama WE.

Madonna says the success of the Oscar-winning 'The King’s Speech' gives audiences a point of reference for her new film, 'W.E'.

Madonna's directorial effort 'W.E.' will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Kate Middleton was wearing a tiara today loaned to her by Prince William’s grandmother the Queen.

Madonna is being pursued for a role in remake of 'Sunset Boulevard'.

Madonna has been touted for Oscar success with her debut feature film 'W.E.'

Madonna's new film will get its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Guy Pearce knew that 'The King's Speech' was "special" when he was filming it.

SECOND in line to the English throne, Bertie, aka Albert (Colin Firth), is afflicted by a debilitating stutter.

Vera Farmiga has given birth to a girl.

An actress in Madonna's new film 'W.E.' was caught lying on her CV.

Madonna has upset the cast and crew of her new movie by taking forever to shoot scenes.

Real-life father and son James and Laurence Fox are to play royal relatives after being cast in Madonna’s new film about Wallis Simpson, it was announced today.

Madonna is moving back to Britain.

'Doctor Who' stars David Tennant and Billie Piper are set to reunite.

Madonna has signed Abbie Cornish for her new movie.

Madonna wants to sign up David Tennant for her new film.

Madonna wants Cate Blanchett to star in her new musical.

Madonna poised for another shot at acting - the Queen of Pop is reportedly set to star as American socialite Wallis Simpson, the woman who almost tore the British Royal family apart in the 1930s.

A passenger train rolled north from Alice Springs for the first time today as it crossed the halfway stage in its historic inaugural south-to-north journey.

Rolls-Royce owners kicked off a celebration of the luxury car’s centenary today with a dinner in New Zealand.

Royal advisers were today meeting to finalise the details of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.