Today, thousands across America and around the globe are marking the day on which, 30 years ago, Elvis Presley finally left the building.

But whilst he may continue to reign supreme in the hearts of millions of fans, as one young singer discovered to his amusement, Elvis never really made much of an impression on a man who truly will be 'The King': Prince Charles.

This month, the world's most famous lady is enjoying something the rest of us take for granted: peace and quiet. For a few weeks at least during her annual holiday at Balmoral, the Queen is primarily a country woman, savouring the land she loves and the privacy so many in public life crave.

But as Prince Andrew discovered, one has to go a very long way to enjoy true anonymity.....

Within just a few weeks, Tony Blair will say a formal farwell to the Queen at Buckingham Palace following his resignation from office.

But whilst he may feel a pang of regret following his last official visit to the Palace as the Prime Minister, one of his most famous colleagues will likely feel no such emotion due to his own memories of the day the Queen "fooled" him before the eyes of the world.....

This week's story about the private car following the train carrying Prince Charles for an engagement on climate change is a reminder of the lengths to which officials have to go to make sure everything is just right for the wheels of monarchy to continue to roll.

However, this story is nothing when stood alongside that concerning a visit Charles made to Cambridge during which the startled Prince was in quite a shock.......

If you thought your last journey was a traumatic experience, probably thanks to the usual delays we've come to expect on the roads or airlines, spare a thought for a lady who embarked on a trip to New Zealand, only to fall sick with heart problems and wake up to find herself sleeping close to Prince Andrew!

The news that Sarah, Duchess of York has given an emotionally charged interview to her longtime friend Pamela Stephenson is a reminder of the close relationship between royalty and celebrity.

Comedian Billy Connolly's psychologist wife has previously made the headlines for her royal friendship, thanks to the remarkable story of how she joined Fergie and Diana for a night on the town during which H.R.H. The Princess of Wales was mistaken for a stripper!

As Prince Philip would concede, over the years he's made more than a few gaffes of his own. He's also been called a few names, but not usually to his face.

That was until he visited an institute for the blind during which he unexpectedly heard what one of the residents truly thought about the impending royal visit....

The Princess Royal must have thought she'd found a new, particularly keen admirer when, during a formal visit to a school, a loud wolf whistle pervaded the air as the royal guest arrived.

But sadly for Anne, it wasn't quite all that it seemed......