Revealed: How Prince Harry and William 'pleaded' with Charles not to marry Camilla 20 years on from their 'fairytale' wedding
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Prince Harry touches down in Britain... just as King Charles jets off to Italy for 'historic' state visit
The Duke of Sussex reportedly flew into the UK just hours before King Charles and Queen Camilla jetted off to Italy for a four-day state visit ahead of his High Court appeal this week. Prince Harry is back in London for an appeal against a High Court ruling on whether he is entitled to armed bodyguards paid for by the taxpayer. Harry has been taking legal action against the Home Office over a decision made by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) in February 2020 over the level of protection he should receive when in the country. His legal fight comes as the Charity Commission announced it had launched an investigation into Sentebale, the charity he founded, amid a bitter boardroom rift between Harry and chairwoman Dr Sophie Chandauka. His arrival in the UK capital comes as the King and Queen jetted into Rome, before visiting the city of Ravenna, as they use the 'soft power' diplomacy of the monarchy to strengthen Britain's relationship with its ally.
Mike Tindall gives firm answer as he makes his feelings clear on whether he would accept a royal title
Mike Tindall has opened up about what he would do if he was ever granted a royal title. The former England rugby player, 46, has been married to Princess Anne's daughter Zara since 2011 - and the pair are commonly considered among the 'most popular' royals. Zara and her brother Peter Phillips were not given royal titles at birth due to a decision made by Princess Anne.
The heartbreaking story behind Prince Philip's death: Queen Elizabeth did not wake in time to say goodbye... but the Duke of Edinburgh was 'quite ready to die'
After being admitted to hospital and undergoing a procedure for an existing heart condition, Prince Phillp died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021. The Queen had been so determined to be with her husband when he died that she barely left his side in the last few weeks of his life. But the Duke of Edinburgh, who was aged 99, 'slipped away so quickly', according to Gyles Brandreth, that palace staff were unable to wake her in time to say goodbye.
What the Royal Family REALLY thought after hearing Prince Harry's memoir was called 'Spare': Royal expert reveals what was going on inside the court of King Charles on the day the title was revealed - just 49 days after the Queen's death...
The Royal Family was still reeling from the death of the Queen in September 2022 when they received another dose of incredibly bad news. Prince Harry 's apprehensively awaited memoir would be titled 'Spare'. His publisher Penguin Random House made the announcement on October 27, just 49 days after the Queen's death and the British public's heartfelt goodbye. It revealed it would hit bookshelves in January, alongside the dramatic comment: 'As Diana, Princess of Wales , was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling - and how their lives would play out... For Harry, this is his story at last.'
Castle that was once home to the Queen of Scotland is up for sale for £1m - and it comes with its own escape tunnel
A medieval castle that was once home to the Queen of Scotland is on the market for £1m. Six miles west of Perth city centre, the former royal abode is complete with an escape tunnel and is set over four floors, including its own separate cottage. The historic building was given to Margaret Tudor, wife of King James IV, in 1503 as part of her marriage gift and was where she died in 1541. Methven castle dates to 1664 in its current form and has been owned by only 11 families, having undergone several major restoration projects over the years. It is now a modern, six-bedroom home with period charm that holds a former icehouse, a summerhouse and an escape tunnel within its 1.1 acres of land.
Who really bought Meghan's sold-out jam? Fans raise questions as it's revealed her famous pals snapped up stock - while Kris Jenner got a freebie
Baffled members of the public have raised questions over Meghan Markle's sold out jam after it was revealed her famous pals snapped up a lot of the stock. Meghan posted a video to her Instagram bragging 'we're live!!!' and giggled to celebrate the launch of As Ever - 'a curated collection by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex'. But two hours later, she posted a beaming snap advising fans that her stock was so popular it had already sold out.
One carrot believe it: King Charles is pictured laughing as he 'plays' root veggie during Windsor reception for the London Vegetable Orchestra
King Charles (pictured) was pictured laughing as he 'played' a carrot during a reception at Windsor Castle this evening. Some 350 guests joined the monarch, 76, at the Berkshire event, which sought to recognise those involved in community music across the UK. Those attendees included leaders of community music groups and music-related projects, many of whom are volunteers. Among the guests were members of the London Vegetable Orchestra (LVO), which describes itself as 'the UK's only ensemble offering audiences "Home Grown" entertainment'.
Glory days of Boujis are returning but Meghan Markle is BANNED, say founders of noughties hotspot - where Harry downed Crack Baby cocktails - as they launch new high society superclub
The Prince and Princess of Wales had their first date - drinking Crack Baby cocktails - at Bijous, the famous noughties haunt for royal and high society revellers. The club was known for its 'Boujis Tuesdays', filled with a clientele so wealthy they didn't need to worry about work on Wednesday morning, if they had any. Now, Boujis 3.0 aka Gallery has opened its doors on High Street Kensington, with the same quartet of entrepreneurs behind it. But there's one name apparently not on the royal guest list. (Pictured from left: Rihanna at Boujis in 2013, Kate Middleton leaving the club in 2008, Prince Harry falling over outside in 2007)
Did the Royals have magic powers? How English monarchs claimed to heal the sick by performing this one disgusting ritual
The Royal touch was a ritual practised over hundreds of years in medieval England, where people would travel from far and wide to have their oozing boils massaged by a King or a Queen. On the latest episode of 'Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things, royal biographer Robert Hardman and historian Kate Williams delve into this 'astonishing' practice, from its French origins to its decline in popularity under the Stuart dynasty.
The Cut takes ANOTHER swipe at Meghan: Former pro-Sussex magazine's sister publication mocks Duchess's 'big idea of reusing jam jars' and 'selling factory-made food to plebs'
Meghan Markle's once favoured magazine The Cut turned against her last year with an article saying her projects 'keep flopping' - and now, its sister publication has took another swipe at the Duchess. The left-leaning site famously published a cover interview with the mother-of-two, 43, in August 2022 in which she made controversial comments about the royal family . But in a new scathing takedown, The Intelligencer - which like The Cut, is another offshoot of New York Magazine - has poked fun at her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, and her lifestyle brand, As Ever, ahead of its official product launch. The new article mocked Meghan's 'big idea' of 'rinsing and reusing jam jars' and 'selling factory-made food to plebs'. Writing in The Intelligencer, its senior editor, Margaret Hartmann also ridiculed how the Duchess 'poured things from one container into a prettier container and passive-aggressively informed Mindy Kaling that her last name is now Sussex' in her series.
EXCLUSIVE 'Grief-stricken' Harry feels 'like he's had one of his fingers cut off' amid charity chaos, his friends tell ALISON BOSHOFF. 'He's in total shock!'
Prince Harry has yet to comment publicly on the scandal that has engulfed his Lesotho-based HIV and Aids charity Sentebale after he resigned as patron last week, but now a friend says Harry 'feels as if he has had one of his fingers cut off'. I can reveal that Alex Rayner, an old Etonian school friend of the prince, who went to the North Pole with him in 2012 and has been in contact with him over the weekend, said that Prince Harry is 'shocked' by the accusations made against him and 'grief-stricken' at the way the saga has unfolded. 'H is very happy for me to speak for him about how he feels about this awful situation,' said Rayner. 'He is just beyond heartbroken and flabbergasted that the charity he founded as a teenager has been taken hostage by the chair. It feels tantamount to a hostile takeover.
Prince Harry sent 'unpleasant' and 'imperious' message to Sentebale boss demanding she 'explain herself' after she refused to publicly defend Meghan over polo match spat
The excruciating video showing Meghan Markle moving Dr Sophie Chandauka away from her husband in Florida in April 2024 has been viewed by millions online. Dr Chandauka said yesterday that Prince Harry had, via his team, asked her 'to issue some sort of a statement in support' of Meghan to quash any rumours of tension between them. But today it was claimed that when Sentebale's chair refused to be drawn into any row, Prince Harry allegedly sent her a message himself demanding that she 'explain herself', a source has claimed. The note was 'unpleasant' in tone and used 'imperious' language, leaving Dr Chandauka upset, the same insider said.
Princess of Wales says nature has been her 'sanctuary' while battling cancer as she breaks tradition with poignant Mother's Day message - a year on from her editing mishap
Royal watchers will have been delighted to see that the traditional Mother's Day photo shared by the Princess of Wales annually has been replaced with a video this year. The clip, which celebrates the power of Mother Nature, was accompanied by a statement signed off by Catherine, 43. She wrote: 'Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary. This Mother's Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature and recognise how our bond with the natural world can help not only nurture our inner selves, but remind us too of the role we play within the rich tapestry of life. C.'
Did Megxit send Sentebale into financial decline? Chairwoman of Prince Harry's African charity claims donors quit when he left the UK
The chairwoman of Prince Harry's African charity has claimed that the charity suffered a financial decline after he left the UK, with donors and corporate sponsors abandoning the organisation. Sophie Chandauka, who took on her role as chair of Sentebale in July 2023, appeared on Sky News's Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips to reveal the charity lost major donors following the Duke of Sussex 's departure from the UK. She pointed to a 'significant correlation' between the charity's financial downturn and Harry's move to the US amid the fallout from his rift with the royal family. Ms Chandauka explained: 'It was pretty obvious to me that we had lost quite a number of corporate sponsors. We'd lost some families, and we'd lost individuals who were donating to the organisation.'
Meghan Markle 'disrupted' charity polo game by turning up at short notice and bringing 'very famous friend' Serena Williams - before Prince Harry 'demanded' Sentebale chair issue public statement defending her over awkward stage moment
In a bombshell new interview, Sentebale chairman Dr Sophie Chandauka has made several damaging claims against the Duke and Duchess of Sussex , calling their brand 'toxic' and accusing Harry of 'harassment and bullying at scale' - a claim that is denied. Dr Chandauka claims that, prior to a charity Polo event in 2024, Meghan confirmed she would not be attending - before showing up with famous former tennis player Williams. Allegedly, Meghan then caused chaos on stage as she appeared to ask Dr Chandauka not to pose next to Harry as he celebrated the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Florida. The charity chairman, who was stood on the Duke's right, was asked twice by Meghan to move to her left side away from Harry, as he kept his arm around his wife.
Deepening row between Prince Harry and Sentebale charity boss only adds to suspicion the Sussexes are not easy to work with, writes royal historian HUGO VICKERS
HUGO VICKERS: The deepening and increasingly bitter row between Prince Harry and the chair of Sentebale is a grave blow for the Prince. The charitable foundation has been close to his heart since his gap year when he fell in love with Lesotho while volunteering in an orphanage. He soon founded Sentebale with the African country's Prince Seeiso. It gave Harry a mission, which he saw as an extension of his late mother's work. He often said he was committed for life, but last week he backed away 'until further notice'. Prince Harry only had two remaining causes from his old life, which he was trained for and where his charm and talents served him well: Sentebale and the Invictus Games. Observers will have seen how his face lit up when discussing these - in contrast to the grim and sometimes confused look he often wears in California now. The reason for this is simple. When working for Sentebale and the Invictus Games, he is putting something into life, not working for personal gain.
Blue blood or red carpet? Interactive graphic reveals whether the British public view Meghan Markle and other members of the Royal Family as celebrities or royalty - and the results may surprise you
Over the past few years, the Duchess of Sussex has struggled to define her role, as former actress, former royal, and now aspiring businesswoman. This week, the former Suits actress, 43, opened a digital shop filled with a 'curated collection of the things I love'. In exchange for her recommendations, Meghan is set to make millions as she earns commissions as high as 30 per cent for purchases made. One of the reasons Meghan and Prince Harry parted ways with the Royal Family was the monarchy's refusal to accept commercial endorsements by the couple. And since leaving the dreary UK for sun-soaked California in early 2020, the Sussexes have signed lucrative deals with Penguin Random House and Spotify as well as releasing series on Netflix including Polo and With Love, Meghan - both of which were met with excoriating reviews.
'Lonely' Prince Harry didn't know his dad was in hospital in cancer battle until he saw it on the news as worried friends say the Duke barely leaves his Montecito mansion... and is now Meghan Markle's 'spare'
Prince Harry only heard his father was in hospital after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment when the news broke to the rest of the world, it has been claimed. Insiders have said the Prince of Sussex, 40, is 'lonelier than ever' and now barely leaves his Montecito mansion - as Monday marks the fifth anniversary of Megxit. Meghan Markle, on the other hand, has continued to push ahead with her own personal projects, including a lifestyle show released on Netflix earlier this month.
Royal fans spot never-seen-before photo of Princess Beatrice's baby in social media post after she opened up about her premature birth
A new picture of Princess Beatrice's baby daughter has been quietly released on social media. The British royal, 36, and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, welcomed the newest addition to their family in January, when baby Athena Elizabeth Rose was born several weeks premature. Buckingham Palace released a sweet picture of the newborn in a subsequent official announcement, showing her sweetly cuddled in a blanket, and her hand covering her face. But this week, royal fans spotted a second photo, posted by Beatrice's friend Alice Naylor-Leyland.
Everything we know about King Charles' cancer battle after monarch was admitted to hospital: Read health timeline in full
King Charles was today been admitted to hospital amid his ongoing battle with cancer , Buckingham Palace has revealed. The monarch, 76, experienced 'temporary side effects' of his treatment this morning, which 'required a short period of observation' in hospital, which forced him to cancel a string of engagements on Friday. It is the latest update in the King's cancer treatment, which has been ongoing for over a year after announcing he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February. Since then, news of the Monarch's recovery has been largely positive, with the Queen informing well wishers just a month later that he was 'doing very well'.
BRYONY GORDON: The Harry I know will be heartbroken at having to walk away from the charity that was his first love
The thing I have always admired about Prince Harry - the thing that makes me raise my head above the parapet to stick up for him time and time again - is that he cares. I knew this from the moment I met him, almost ten years ago now. It was at an event to launch Heads Together, the charitable campaign he had created with his brother William and sister-in-law Kate - now Prince and Princess of Wales - to get people talking about mental health.
RICHARD KAY: For Harry, who's spoken of his 'awakening' to race issues since falling for Meghan, the allegations by the boss of his beloved African charity are nothing short of catastrophic
Long ago, before he dreamed up the name Spare for his score-settling and embittered memoir, before he allowed claims of racism to reverberate around the heads of an outraged and offended Royal Family , and before even Meghan Markle was a glint in his eye, the centre of Prince Harry 's universe revolved around a charity he named Sentebale. To set it up and pay the bills, he threw himself into fundraising, from glossy polo-playing tournaments to a distinctly unglamorous and gruelling 1,000-mile charity motorcycle ride he undertook across the dustbowl of southern Africa. And in his wake the money came rolling in, with sponsors queuing up with open cheque books, eager to be up-close with this most charismatic of royals.
You can buy the Royal Family's favourite perfumes on Amazon, including Meghan's go-to fragrance Prince Harry loves - and some are on sale
Prince Harry was reportedly overcome with emotion during his first date with Meghan Markle in 2016, as her choice of fragrance - Jo Malone's Wild Bluebell - reminded him of his mother, Princess Diana. The scent shared key notes with Diana's signature perfume, Penhaligon's Bluebell, including lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and clove.
Are you sure you're not an influencer Meghan? Duchess insists she's an 'entrepreneur' not a social media star - but is now selling clothes through affiliate links
Meghan Markle is now selling clothes through affiliate links on her online shop - despite claiming she's 'not an influencer'. The Duchess of Sussex (left, pictured in her Netflix show), 43, is reportedly set to 'make millions' from the ShopMy link, which she launched yesterday via her Instagram account @meghan. The links mean Meghan will be paid a commission for promoting clothes from other companies if her followers purchase an item through them.
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: End of an era as Prince Harry's 'second father' quits his charity after almost 20 years
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: He's sometimes known as Prince Harry's 'second dad' - an epithet which playfully but accurately reflects his steadfast presence in the Duke of Sussex 's life, from the heartbreaking moment when, aged just 12, the boy prince lost his mother, through his days at Eton and Sandhurst and his subsequent service in the Household Cavalry and, finally, into his married life in self-imposed exile in California. But I can disclose that Mark Dyer's formal, professional ties to Harry came to an end on Monday when he stood down as a trustee of Sentebale, the charity which Harry co-founded in 2006 to benefit orphaned African children.
Meghan unleashes trailer for her new podcast: Duchess of Sussex giggles as she promises fans 'girl talk' on Confessions of a Female Founder - hours after launching money-spinning online shop flogging clothing
Meghan Markle revealed the trailer for her new podcast today, saying it will give the 'kind of advice that turns small ideas into billion-dollar businesses'. The Duchess of Sussex adds in the preview for Confessions of a Female Founder, her new production with Lemonada Media: 'We're going to get some girl talk!' Meghan also giggles about whether one of her business guests is single, in the one-minute preview ahead of the first of eight weekly episodes out on April 8.It comes hours after Meghan shared a collection of clothing and accessories on Instagram with some items featuring links through which commission can be earned. She posted a rare photo of her with her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to her profile, and a story of a collection of her style inspirations with purchase links.
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Meghan to face Spencer twins Eliza and Amelia in war of the rosés
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: `This may not go down well in Montecito! Prince Harry 's cousins are to cock a snook at his wife by launching their own wine brand before she has done so herself. It's thought the Duchess of Sussex plans to bring out a rosé wine as part of her As Ever range of goods. However, the twin daughters of Earl Spencer , Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia, have stolen Meghan's thunder by announcing that their own tipple will be on sale shortly. 'There's something really special in the works that Eliza and I are launching this summer,' says Lady Amelia, niece of Princess Diana .
EXCLUSIVE Clues everyone's missed in Gwyneth Paltrow juicy 'take down' of Meghan - as insiders reveal to ALISON BOSHOFF the very telling dinner party slight that says it all
Future students of social media - and its power in the world of celebrity - will surely be writing dissertations on the extraordinary 31-second video of Gwyneth Paltrow making breakfast, as the moment the veneer of polite restraint collapsed between the Oscar-winning Hollywood actress and the Duchess of Sussex.
Meghan launches new shop: Duchess shares her top fashion picks including £1,000 silk 'Windsor' dress - and adds affiliate links she'll earn cash from
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, gave her two million Instagram followers a closer look inside her wardrobe when she launched an online shop - with handpicked pieces from brands like Heidi Merrick, Saint Laurent, Reformation, and J Crew. 'Many of you have asked, so here you go!' she wrote, over a screen-recorded video of the online shop. 'A little shopping to start the week. The link opens to a ShopMy storefront and Meghan's first drop includes a £148 white linen shirt, Heidi Merrick's 'Windsor' gown for an eye-watering £1,068, and a Maya Brenner necklace called 'The Happiness Retreat' that will set you back by nearlt £400.
Princess Beatrice cried 'tears of relief' for weeks after baby Athena was born pre-term - as royal opens up about her 'humbling' second pregnancy
The King's niece, 36, and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, welcomed the newest addition to their family in January, when baby Athena was born several weeks premature. Now, Beatrice has opened up about her pregnancy journey after she was informed the family needed to prepare for an early birth, in a poignant first-person essay for Vogue. 'What I learnt in this process has been humbling: understanding so much more about our remarkable human bodies, but also, more than anything, what we don't know,' Beatrice wrote.
Prince Andrew rides in Windsor amid reports aide's letter to alleged 'Chinese spy' MUST be released
Prince Andrew (pictured) was photographed riding around the Windsor estate on Saturday morning. His appearance comes amid reports he could face fresh embarrassment after judges ruled that further documents relating to his dealings with an alleged Chinese spy can be released.
