Royal news - live: Hopes for Kate Wimbledon appearance as update provided on Princess Anne
Wimbledon officials remain hopeful that the Princess of Wales could make a surprise appearance at this year’s tournament to hand out the trophies.
Kate Middleton, 42, has only made one public appearance this year, at Trooping the Colour, because of her ongoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
Debbie Jevans, the All England Club’s chair, said: “We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority.
The club said that they do not currently have a replacement if the princess does not attend.
Meanwhile, Princess Anne is said to be “recovering slowly” after she was recently hospitalised after being kicked by a horse.
The Princess Royal, 73, suffered a concussion and minor injuries as a result of the incident on her Gatcombe Park estate.
“Anne is receiving home rehabilitation,” a source close to the situation told The Express. “Tim and Zara are helping coordinate the medical visits and make sure she has everything she needs.
Key Points
King Charles appoints Keir Starmer as prime minister
Wimbledon officials remain ‘hopeful’ of Kate Middleton appearance
Prince William flies to Germany for Euros
Prince Harry slammed by mother of war veteran
The Middletons appear at Wimbledon
Lenny Henry all smiles in Wimbledon’s Royal Box
16:00 , Emma Guinness
Comedian Lenny Henry appeared to be having a great time as he enjoyed the Royal Box at Wimbledon today.
His appearance at the tournament comes amid continued hopes that Kate Middleton could appear later this week to present the All England Club trophies.
The princess said she hopes to attend a few events this summer if she is feeling well enough.
King Charles drops patronage after pressure from animal rights activists
15:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles has declined patronage of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the National Flying Club.
While the roles were previously held by the late Queen Elizabeth, the Monarch, who has taken on a number of her patronages, has decided not to continue to support the sport.
Paul Naum, treasurer of the National Flying Club, has now speculated that it could bring an end to the institution.
“I should think in about 18 months or two years they will probably dismantle it,” he said, admitting that he was “disappointed” by the King’s decision.
“We’ve always had a member of the royal family as our patron and we’ve always been proud of it. It’s a working man’s sport, and it’s taken that privilege away.”
The sport has increasingly come under pressure from animal rights activists who argue that the sport is cruel because it can result in the deaths of the birds.
Royal expert claims Prince Harry will return to duty ‘alone'
14:00 , Emma Guinness
The Duke of Sussex will return to duty “alone” within the next decade, a royal expert has speculated.
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers said a return to working royal life would be “very nice” for Harry, who stepped down from his role with his wife Meghan Markle in 2020.
“I think he’ll come home. If he comes home, it will be very nice for him, because he won’t particularly want to. He’s quite angry, I think,” Vickers told The Sun.
When asked if Harry would return alone, the royal biographer said: “Yes, I do [think he’ll come alone].
“The King, as I have mentioned before, has left the door wide open for him to do that. And he was doing such a good job before… he looked so happy. Usually, you’re happy when you’re doing your duty, and you’re doing it for other people, and you’re putting things into life.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark 25th anniversary of the Sendd
13:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sendd in Wales.
The King and Queen will arrive on Thursday (11 July) to a Guard of Honour from the Royal Welsh, which will mark the first time the Monarch has seen the soldiers since he was appointed their Colonel-in-Chief on St David’s Day.
Once inside the parliament, the royals will meet with politicians.
Alongside several other happenings including poetry readings, the King will make a speech to mark the anniversary of the building which first opened its doors in 1999.
Meghan Markle ‘in tears’ after new lifestyle brand mocked
12:00 , Emma Guinness
The Duchess of Sussex was said to be left “in tears” after the products from her new lifestyle brand were widely mocked online.
Meghan, 42, soft-launched products from American Riviera Orchard through her celebrity friends and influencers - namely, jams and dog biscuits.
But royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror that the reaction to the luxury lifestyle brand knocked the former actress’s confidence.
“Meghan was in tears when the brand launched and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special,” he said.
While it is not known how much the jams will retail for, the packaging suggested that it would be a luxury, limited edition item.
Princess Anne ‘slowly recovering’ at home
11:00 , Emma Guinness
Princess Anne is said to be “slowly recovering” at home after spending the best part of a week in hospital after being kicked by a horse.
The Princess Royal, 73, was forced to take a temporary step back from her work after the incident which left her with a concussion and minor injuries.
It took place as she walked around her Gloucestershire estate on 23 June.
Her children are reported to be helping her as she receives “rehabilitation” at home.
“Anne is receiving home rehabilitation,” a source told The Express. “Tim and Zara are helping coordinate the medical visits and make sure she has everything she needs.
“Zara is taking an active role in helping her mother recover from the accident. The Tindalls live a stone’s throw away [on the Gatcombe Park estate], so Zara is always on hand to pop over to make sure Anne has everything she needs.”
It is not currently known when she will return to her duties.
Princess of Wales hints at Wimbledon appearance
10:00 , Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales has seemingly hinted that she could appear at Wimbledon this week.
Officials have said they remain “hopeful” that Kate, 42, can attend the tournament but stressed that her “health and recovery is the priority.”
She revealed that she is watching the events of the tournament closely on Twitter (X), where she sent her good wishes to Andy Murray upon his retirement.
“An incredible #Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud @andy_murray. On behalf of all of us, thank you! C”
Kate is the chair of the All England Club and typically presents the trophies at the event.
09:38 , Emma Guinness
Wimbledon officials remain “hopeful” that the Princess of Wales could attend this year’s tournament as it enters its second week.
Kate, 42, has only made one public appearance at Trooping the Colour this year as she undergoes treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
However, she said she hoped to attend “a few engagements” this summer if she is feeling well enough.
All England Club chair Debbie Jevans told Telegraph Sport: “We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority.
“We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.
“I don’t know who would present the trophies as an alternative – that’s something to consider nearer the time if necessary.
“We’re staying flexible. When we hear we’ll then think about what’s the right thing to do.”
Prince Harry ‘stunned’ by ongoing award backlash
09:11 , Emma Guinness
Prince Harry is said to be “stunned” by the ongoing backlash to his receipt of an award for veterans, which he is due to receive on 11 July.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games, which celebrates the sporting achievements of wounded, sick or injured service people.
But tens of thousands of people have signed a Change.org petition “[calling] into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.”
This includes Mr Tillman’s mother, Mary, who said she could not understand ESPN’s decision to give such a “controversial and divisive” individual the award.
It was created in honour of her late son, who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2004 after giving up his professional footballing career to serve in the wake of 9/11.
The award is given to veterans who have similarly made an impact through sport.
Sources told The Telegraph: “This is the space in which he truly feels at home, it is something he deeply cares about. The reaction certainly took the shine off the award.”
Petition to stop Prince Harry receiving award signed by over 40,000 people
09:00 , Emma Guinness
A petition urging organisers to “rethink” their decision to give Prince Harry an award for his work with the Invictus Games has now had over 40,000 signatures.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the games, which celebrates the sporting achievements of wounded, sick or injured service people.
However, those favouring the petition believe that Prince Harry is not a suitable recipient.
The Change.org petition reads: “Prince Harry, while a former military officer, has been involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.
“He has faced accusations of endangering his squadron by publicly revealing military kills.
It then references a story in Harry’s 2023 memoir, Spare, in which he wrote that he used a Typhoon to target his father’s car during training.
It adds: “More recently, his role in the Invictus Games, a platform meant to celebrate the resilience and dedication of veterans, has been criticised as self-centered.”
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Sunday 7 July 2024 10:10 , Athena Stavrou
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Prince William punches the air at England’s Euro win
Sunday 7 July 2024 08:22 , Athena Stavrou
King ruffles feathers over decision to withdraw royal patronage for pigeon racing
Sunday 7 July 2024 08:00 , Athena Stavrou
King Charles has been criticised by the pigeon racing community after he dropped his royal patronage for the sport.
The monarch declined to take on two patronages for the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the National flying club, both of which his late mother held patronages for.
Paul Naum, treasurer of the National Flying Club was critical of the king’s decision and told The Guardian: “We are so disappointed.”
He added: “We’ve always had a member of the royal family as our patron and we’ve always been proud of it. It’s a working man’s sport, and it’s taken that privilege away.”
The decision comes as the association rejected claims by animal rights activists that the sport was cruel.
Meghan Markle’s cooking programme finishes filming
Sunday 7 July 2024 07:00 , Athena Stavrou
Meghan Markle’s cooking programme has finished filming for Netflix, the Daily Beast has reported.
A source told the outlet: “It all went well and it is in the can.”
While little is known about the untitled programme, the Duchess of Sussex herself said it will “celebrate the joys of cooking & gardening, entertaining, and friendship.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton make private donation to hurricane victims
Sunday 7 July 2024 06:00 , Athena Stavrou
The Prince and Princess of Wales are reported to have made a private donation to the victims of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean.
Kate and Wiliam are said to be following the impact of the category four storm and the subsequent relief efforts closely.
According to reports, at least six people are confirmed to have lost their lives in winds which reached as much as 165 miles per hour.
In its most affected areas, as many as 95 percent of homes are believed to be damaged or destroyed.
Veteran award backlash continues
Sunday 7 July 2024 05:00 , Athena Stavrou
A petition calling for a “rethink” on the decision to give the Duke of Sussex, 39, the Pat Tillman Award, has surpassed 63,000 signatures.
The award is named after the late Pat Tillman, a former professional American footballer, who gave up his work in the sport to join the armed forces in the wake of 9/11.
It is given to individuals with a “strong connection to sports” who have similarly served their country. Tillman was killed in Afghanistan, where Harry also severed, in 2004.
The late Tillman’s mother, Mary, was amongst the people who believe there are more deserving recipients as she described the prince as “controversial and divisive”.
But the sporting network behind the award, ESPN, has now defended its decision in a statement and praised the “incredible” work Harry has done with the Invictus Games, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.
“While we understand not everyone will agree with all honorees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating,” a spokesperson told Sky News.
Harry could release another memoir after Charles’s death, commentator claims
Sunday 7 July 2024 03:00 , Athena Stavrou
A royal commentator has speculated that Prince Harry could release another tell-all book upon the death of his father King Charles.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield claims that he could do this to “lash out” at his brother Prince William if he remains on poor terms with the royals.
She speculated on Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered: “I do think he would write about his family again. He was waiting to publish a book after [Queen Elizabeth died]. Originally they were saying there was going to be another publication after the [late] Queen died.”
“I suspect that maybe he would release a book after his father passed away. Especially if Prince William continues to keep him at arm’s length. Because what would the repercussions be if Prince William pushed you out of the fold?”
Prince of Wales’s homelessness project to be subject of new ITV documentary
Sunday 7 July 2024 01:30 , Athena Stavrou
The Prince of Wales will feature in a new documentary series about his homelessness programme.
The future king has set his sights on making rough sleeping, sofa surfing and other forms of temporary accommodation a thing of the past with his ambitious initiative called Homewards.
The two-part series, which has the working title Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, will go behind the scenes of the first year of the programme.
It will follow William as he launches Homewards across the country, and will feature the journeys of those currently facing homelessness or who have lived experience of the issue.
Homewards is a five-year project launched by William in 2023 to bring together a range of individuals and organisations to develop bespoke homelessness solutions in Newport, South Wales, three neighbouring Dorset towns, Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch, the south London Borough of Lambeth, Belfast, Aberdeen and Sheffield.
Jo Clinton-Davis, controller of factual at ITV, said: “With access to the inner workings of this ambitious project and the work of Prince William and his team, we hope to share with viewers a privileged insight into how they are setting out to tackle an issue which concerns us all and affects so many of our fellow citizens across the UK.”
Why the royal family do not vote
Sunday 7 July 2024 00:01 , Athena Stavrou
The royal family can vote in General Elections but choose to stay politically neutral for “practical reasons”.
Their roles, for example, require them to interact with people of all political affiliations.
Robert Blackburn, a professor of constitutional law at King’s College London, told Time magazine: “The King and active members of the royal family can legally cast a vote at General Elections on the same basis as other eligible citizens.
“But in practice [they] do not do so for obvious reasons, especially because it would cause a furore of media speculation and violate the constitutional requirement today that they maintain a strict party political impartiality.”
Princess Anne’s hospitalisation ‘shaken Zara to the core’
Saturday 6 July 2024 22:30 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess Royal’s recent hospital stint reportedly shook her daughter Zara Tindall “to the core”.
Zara, 43, is Anne’s only daughter and she has allegedly been concerned about her mother’s unwillingness to slow down as she ages.
Anne, 73, is widely considered to be the hardest-working member of the royal family and has attended over 200 engagements this year.
She was hospitalised almost two weeks ago after sustaining a concussion and minor injuries after being kicked by a horse.
According to reports, she also sustained memory loss as a result of the incident.
“This is exactly what Zara’s been worried about happening for years now, but her mum hasn’t had a chance to slow down with everyone else falling apart,” a source told OK! magazine.
“It’s really shaken Zara to the core and she’s desperately hoping this memory [loss] is temporary. This has been a huge wake-up call for everyone in the family and they’re rightfully distressed.”
Taylor Swift ‘at the top’ of royals’ list for celebrity events
Saturday 6 July 2024 21:00 , Athena Stavrou
The royal family have been bowled over by Taylor Swift and she is “top of the list” for upcoming celebrity events, it has been claimed.
Prince William, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all took the opportunity to pose with the American musician after attending her Eras Tour concert.
A source told Closer magazine: “Taylor is very much on the royals’ radar right now, it is not just Princess Charlotte and Prince George that love her, everyone’s raving about her and how talented and charming she is.
“The word is she is going to be top of their list for any upcoming galas or events that involve celebrities.”
Prince William won a lot of praise after the Eras Tour when spectators caught him “dad dancing” to Swift’s song ‘Shake it Off’.
Fans delight at viral video of Prince William riding an electric scooter around Windsor Castle
Saturday 6 July 2024 20:48 , Andre Langlois
Fans delight at viral video of Prince William riding an electric scooter
King tells Starmer ‘you must be exhausted’ in private audience with PM
Saturday 6 July 2024 19:30 , Athena Stavrou
The King told Sir Keir Starmer he “must be exhausted” and “nearly on your knees” during a private audience with the Prime Minister on Friday.
Sir Keir was welcomed at Buckingham Palace for a private audience with the monarch on his appointment as Prime Minister.
He swept into the palace just after noon in a chauffeur-driven car and was joined by his wife Lady Victoria Starmer, who works in occupational health for the NHS.
In a video shared by Buckingham Palace, the PM could be seen entering the private audience room where shook hands with Charles.
The King quipped: “You must be exhausted and nearly on your knees.”
Sir Keir responded: “Not much sleep”.
Later in the meeting, the PM highlighted the “quick change around” since the results were first announced, to which the King remarked: “To say the least. And having to get to grips with everything straight away must be quite exhausting.”
Buckingham Palace said: “The King received in audience the Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new administration. Sir Keir accepted His Majesty’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.”
Lady Starmer joined the two men towards the end of their meeting, which lasted around 20 minutes, and at its conclusion, the Prime Minister and his wife headed to their new home in Downing Street.
Video: Prince William celebrates England goal
Saturday 6 July 2024 18:54 , Andre Langlois
Prince William celebrates England equaliser against Switzerland in Euro 2024
King ruffles feathers over decision to withdraw royal patronage for pigeon racing
Saturday 6 July 2024 18:00 , Athena Stavrou
King Charles has been criticised by the pigeon racing community after he dropped his royal patronage for the sport.
The monarch declined to take on two patronages for the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the National flying club, both of which his late mother held patronages for.
Paul Naum, treasurer of the National Flying Club was critical of the king’s decision and told The Guardian: “We are so disappointed.”
He added: “We’ve always had a member of the royal family as our patron and we’ve always been proud of it. It’s a working man’s sport, and it’s taken that privilege away.”
The decision comes as the association rejected claims by animal rights activists that the sport was cruel.
In pictures: William at the Euros
Saturday 6 July 2024 17:37 , Jane Dalton
Prince William to watch Euro match
Saturday 6 July 2024 16:30 , Athena Stavrou
The Prince of Wales will attend England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
The Prince, who is the president of the Football Association, will be present to cheer on Gareth Southgate’s team in Dusseldorf as they seek to secure a place in the semi-finals.
He has already attended one of England’s games at the tournament, the group-stage draw with Denmark in Frankfurt.
Pictured: Kate’s parents attend Wimbledon
Saturday 6 July 2024 15:30 , Athena Stavrou
Meghan Markle’s cooking programme finishes filming
Saturday 6 July 2024 13:30 , Athena Stavrou
Meghan Markle’s cooking programme has finished filming for Netflix, the Daily Beast has reported.
A source told the outlet: “It all went well and it is in the can.”
While little is known about the untitled programme, the Duchess of Sussex herself said it will “celebrate the joys of cooking & gardening, entertaining, and friendship.”
Inside King Charles and Keir Starmer’s relationship
Saturday 6 July 2024 12:30 , Athena Stavrou
King Charles reportedly has a warm relationship with the third prime minister of his reign, Keir Starmer.
The pair met at Buckingham Palace on Friday where the Monarch asked the Labour leader to form a new government.
While Starmer has been recorded saying that at one point he was in favour of the abolition of the Monarchy, he paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth when she passed away.
He told the Commons: “For the 70 glorious years of her reign, our Queen was at the heart of this nation’s life.
“She did not simply reign over us, she lived alongside us, she shared in our hopes and our fears, our joy, and our pain. Our good times and our bad.”
The politician then took the opportunity to praise King Charles as the incoming Monarch.
“King Charles III has been a devoted servant of this country his entire life, he has been a powerful voice for fairness, and understood the importance of the environment long before many others,” Keir said.
“As he ascends to his new role with the Queen Consort by his side, the whole House, indeed, the whole country, will join today to wish him a long, happy and successful reign.”
Princess Anne remains out of action after hospitalisation
Saturday 6 July 2024 11:30 , Athena Stavrou
Princess Anne remains off duty as she continues her recovery after being kicked by a horse almost two weeks ago.
Following the incident on her Gloucestershire estate, the Princess Royal was hospitalised for five days before being released on Friday.
She suffered a concussion and minor injuries in the incident, with brain and cognition expert Natalie Mackenzie telling The Independent that concussion symptoms should resolve within two weeks.
Veteran award backlash continues
Saturday 6 July 2024 10:30 , Athena Stavrou
A petition calling for a “rethink” on the decision to give the Duke of Sussex, 39, the Pat Tillman Award, has surpassed 63,000 signatures.
The award is named after the late Pat Tillman, a former professional American footballer, who gave up his work in the sport to join the armed forces in the wake of 9/11.
It is given to individuals with a “strong connection to sports” who have similarly served their country. Tillman was killed in Afghanistan, where Harry also severed, in 2004.
The late Tillman’s mother, Mary, was amongst the people who believe there are more deserving recipients as she described the prince as “controversial and divisive”.
But the sporting network behind the award, ESPN, has now defended its decision in a statement and praised the “incredible” work Harry has done with the Invictus Games, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.
“While we understand not everyone will agree with all honorees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating,” a spokesperson told Sky News.
Prince William to watch Euro match
Saturday 6 July 2024 09:43 , Athena Stavrou
The Prince of Wales will attend England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
The Prince, who is the president of the Football Association, will be present to cheer on Gareth Southgate’s team in Dusseldorf as they seek to secure a place in the semi-finals.
He has already attended one of England’s games at the tournament, the group-stage draw with Denmark in Frankfurt.
Prince William’s priorities amid Kate’s cancer battle
Saturday 6 July 2024 08:00 , Emma Guinness
A royal aide has opened up about Prince William’s priorities as Kate Middleton continues to battle an undisclosed type of cancer.
The anonymous aide said it has been a “very difficult” time for the heir to the throne and that he is “only human”.
“William is a human being like everyone else, and it’s been a really difficult time for him too,” they said, as reported by Katie Nicholl in Vanity Fair.
“I think what’s important to him is that he’s there to support his wife and his children while continuing with his public duties.”
Meghan Markle has a ‘busy’ autumn ahead
Saturday 6 July 2024 06:00 , Emma Guinness
A source close to the Sussexes has claimed they are planning a holiday to a “private island” after a stressful start to the year and because Meghan Markle has a “busy” autumn ahead of her.
This comes after it was reported that she has finished work on her new cooking series for Netflix and after she announced the impending launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
“She knows she’s got a busy autumn coming up with lots of new work commitments so she just wants to concentrate on family and friends this summer as she won’t have as much time for it in the run-up to the end of the year,” the source told OK! magazine.
“Plus it’s her birthday in August, but she’s letting Harry arrange that and surprise her with something as he has always done.”
Taylor Swift ‘at the top’ of royals’ list for celebrity events
Saturday 6 July 2024 04:00 , Emma Guinness
The royal family have been bowled over by Taylor Swift and she is “top of the list” for upcoming celebrity events, it has been claimed.
Prince William, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all took the opportunity to pose with the American musician after attending her Eras Tour concert.
A source told Closer magazine: “Taylor is very much on the royals’ radar right now, it is not just Princess Charlotte and Prince George that love her, everyone’s raving about her and how talented and charming she is.
“The word is she is going to be top of their list for any upcoming galas or events that involve celebrities.”
Prince William won a lot of praise after the Eras Tour when spectators caught him “dad dancing” to Swift’s song ‘Shake it Off’.
Why Kate’s children never visited her in hospital
Saturday 6 July 2024 02:00 , Emma Guinness
A royal expert has provided some insight into why the Wales children reportedly never saw Kate Middleton while she was hospitalised.
The princess’s health troubles began in January when she went into hospital for what was reported to be planned abdominal surgery at the time.
It later emerged that she had been diagnosed with cancer and would be undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
Royal expert Katie Nicholl told Vanity Fair that Kate never had her children visit her in hospital because she “did not want her children to see her in a gown and hooked up to monitors and tubes.”
“She made do with video calls home every day.”
The expert then quotes a friend of the family, who reportedly said: “Things were so normal at home that George was playing a rugby match against another school while Kate was hospitalised.”
Meghan Markle wants ‘sit down’ with royals
Saturday 6 July 2024 00:00 , Emma Guinness
An insider has claimed that Meghan Markle wants to sit down with the royal family so that they can resolve their differences.
It is not known exactly when the former actress last saw her in-laws in person, but it could be as far back as the late Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September 2022.
“Harry is more willing to move on, let’s just say that,” they told the Express.
“It’s not a case of Meghan being difficult, she genuinely feels hurt and would like some kind of sit down to hash things through – but that’s not something the other side is willing to consider at this time.”
The couple’s relationship with the royals appeared to deteriorate after they stepped down as working members of the family, later accusing the Firm of racist comments and failing to provide Meghan, in particular, with the psychological support she needed.
Prince Harry ‘finds the day long and lonely'
Friday 5 July 2024 22:00 , Emma Guinness
A royal commentator has weighed in on Prince Harry’s new life in America after stepping down as a working royal in 2020.
It comes amid fresh concerns that the Duke of Sussex, 39, could be deported by Donald Trump if he is reelected in November.
The Republican said that he would treat the prince like any other citizen if it emerges that he lied on his visa application about his prior drug use.
Tom Quinn told the Mirror: “During his first six months in the States, Harry found everything new and exciting, but the glamour is definitely wearing off.
“However big your garden, and Harry and Meghan’s garden at Montecito is enormous, there’s only so much you can do when you have no practical skills and you have always paid people to cook, clean and garden for you.
“Harry has never done any of these practical things, so after he’s taken the dog for a walk in the morning, he finds the day long and lonely.”
Harry and Meghan planning holiday on ‘private island'
Friday 5 July 2024 20:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning a summer holiday on a “private island” where they plan to live in “complete luxury”.
A source close to the couple claimed they want a chance to relax and have fun after a “stressful” year so far with the royal family’s health troubles.
“Meghan wants to get away with Harry and the kids to a remote island so they can just have fun as a family without any outside pressure and be in complete luxury,” they told OK! magazine.
“Archie and Lilibet are at that age now where they can do more adventurous stuff and Meghan has even talked about a trip to Disneyland as she knows they will be well looked after there and how much the children would love it.
“Lili is very into Disney princesses right now and would be in her element.”
Princess Anne’s hospitalisation ‘shaken Zara to the core'
Friday 5 July 2024 18:00 , Emma Guinness
The Princess Royal’s recent hospital stint reportedly shook her daughter Zara Tindall “to the core”.
Zara, 43, is Anne’s only daughter and she has allegedly been concerned about her mother’s unwillingness to slow down as she ages.
Anne, 73, is widely considered to be the hardest-working member of the royal family and has attended over 200 engagements this year.
She was hospitalised almost two weeks ago after sustaining a concussion and minor injuries after being kicked by a horse.
According to reports, she also sustained memory loss as a result of the incident.
“This is exactly what Zara’s been worried about happening for years now, but her mum hasn’t had a chance to slow down with everyone else falling apart,” a source told OK! magazine.
“It’s really shaken Zara to the core and she’s desperately hoping this memory [loss] is temporary. This has been a huge wake-up call for everyone in the family and they’re rightfully distressed.”
Why the royal family do not vote
Friday 5 July 2024 17:00 , Emma Guinness
The royal family can vote in General Elections but choose to stay politically neutral for “practical reasons”.
Their roles, for example, require them to interact with people of all political affiliations.
Robert Blackburn, a professor of constitutional law at King’s College London, told Time magazine: “The King and active members of the royal family can legally cast a vote at General Elections on the same basis as other eligible citizens.
“But in practice [they] do not do so for obvious reasons, especially because it would cause a furore of media speculation and violate the constitutional requirement today that they maintain a strict party political impartiality.”
Prince Harry petition continues to gain momentum
Friday 5 July 2024 16:00 , Emma Guinness
A petition calling on American sports network ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give Prince Harry an award for veterans has continued to gain momentum.
It currently has over 63,000 signatures, despite the network defending its decision to give the Duke of Sussex the award for his “incredible” work with the Invictus Games.
The Change.org petition reads: “Prince Harry, while a former military officer, has been involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.
“He has faced accusations of endangering his squadron by publicly revealing military kills.
“The Prince also allegedly targeted his own father, Prince Charles, during a flyover.
“More recently, his role in the Invictus Games, a platform meant to celebrate the resilience and dedication of veterans, has been criticized as self-centered.”
Princess Anne remains out of action after hospitalisation
Friday 5 July 2024 15:00 , Emma Guinness
Princess Anne remains off duty as she continues her recovery after being kicked by a horse almost two weeks ago.
Following the incident on her Gloucestershire estate, the Princess Royal was hospitalised for five days before being released on Friday.
She suffered a concussion and minor injuries in the incident, with brain and cognition expert Natalie Mackenzie telling The Independent that concussion symptoms should resolve within two weeks.
King Charles pictured with SNP leader before election losses
Friday 5 July 2024 14:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles was pictured with the SNP leader John Swinney on the eve of his party suffering huge losses in the General Election.
The pair met yesterday (4 July) as part of Holyrood Week, which celebrates Scotland’s achievements, culture and community.
It was cut short so that the Monarch could return to London to appoint the new prime minister, Keir Starmer.
The SNP lost 38 seats in the election, leaving them with just nine and calling into question the party’s mandate for Scottish Independence.
King Charles appoints Keir Starmer as prime minister
Friday 5 July 2024 12:52 , Emma Guinness
King Charles has officially appointed the new Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The Monarch travelled back from Scotland to ask the Labour leader to form a new government after his party won yesterday’s General Election by a landslide.
King Charles accepts Rishi Sunak’s resigniation
Friday 5 July 2024 11:43 , Emma Guinness
King Charles has met with Rishi Sunak after the Conservative Party’s devastating defeat in the General Election.
The politician formally handed in his resignation as prime minister before leaving Buckingham Palace after it was accepted.
The Monarch will now meet with Keir Starmer to ask him to form a new government. It is not known for long this meeting will take place for.
Prince William flies to Germany for Euros
Friday 5 July 2024 11:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince William is once again flying to Germany to support the England squad at this year’s Euros.
The heir to the throne, who is president of the FA, will watch the Three Lions take on Switzerland in the quarter-final tomorrow night.
King Charles arrives in London to appoint new prime minister
Friday 5 July 2024 10:52 , Emma Guinness
King Charles has arrived back in London to appoint the new prime minister Keir Starmer.
He will formally ask the Labour leader to form a new government after his party won the General Election by a landslide.
Starmer will be the third prime minister of Charles’s reign.
Kate Middleton waiting on ‘one thing’ to attend Wimbledon
Friday 5 July 2024 10:00 , Emma Guinness
Following the appearance of Kate Middleton’s parents at Wimbledon yesterday, officials remain hopeful that the Princess of Wales herself could attend this year’s tournament.
It has now been reported that she is waiting on “one thing” before confirming her attendance – an official sign-off from her doctors.
Announcing her return to public life last month, the princess said that she hopes to attend a few engagements this summer.
All England Club chair Debbie Jevans told the Telegraph: “We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority.
“We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.”
Meghan Markle’s new cooking show finishes filming
Friday 5 July 2024 08:40 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle’s new cooking show for Netflix has already been branded “awful” after news emerged that filming has wrapped.
The dig was made by Sky News host Rita Panahi who did not hold back when it came to criticising the show based on the limited details known about it so far.
“Meghan Markle has just wrapped up filming on a new cooking and home show for Netflix, a show which has yet to receive a formal title or air date, as part of the Sussexes’ $100million deal and was filmed at a property near their Montecito mansion in Los Angeles,” she said.
“It’s apparently going to focus on the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship - and I’ve gotta say, it sounds bloody awful.”
The show comes hot on the heels of the announcement of Markle’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, which has already soft-launched jam and dog biscuits.
Inside King Charles and Keir Starmer’s relationship
Friday 5 July 2024 08:20 , Emma Guinness
King Charles reportedly has a warm relationship with the soon-to-be third prime minister of his reign, Keir Starmer.
The pair are set to meet at Buckingham Palace today when the Monarch will ask the Labour leader to form a new government.
While Starmer has been recorded saying that at one point he was in favour of the abolition of the Monarchy, he paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth when she passed away.
He told the Commons: “For the 70 glorious years of her reign, our Queen was at the heart of this nation’s life.
“She did not simply reign over us, she lived alongside us, she shared in our hopes and our fears, our joy, and our pain. Our good times and our bad.”
The politician then took the opportunity to praise King Charles as the incoming Monarch.
“King Charles III has been a devoted servant of this country his entire life, he has been a powerful voice for fairness, and understood the importance of the environment long before many others,” Keir said.
“As he ascends to his new role with the Queen Consort by his side, the whole House, indeed, the whole country, will join today to wish him a long, happy and successful reign.”
King Charles to appoint new Prime Minister
Friday 5 July 2024 08:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles is set to appoint a new prime minister today after Labour’s landslide General Election victory.
After spending the past few days in Scotland for Holyrood Week, the Monarch is expected to travel back to London today (5 July) to meet with the leader of the winning political party.
Keir Starmer will be the third prime minister of Charles’s reign.
Meghan ‘will never allow’ Harry to reconcile with family
Friday 5 July 2024 06:00 , Emma Guinness
A royal commentator has claimed that Meghan Markle will “never allow” Prince Harry to reconcile with the royal family.
“[Harry] is not going to apologise, at least not while he is still with Meghan,” Dee Dee Dunleavy told Sky News.
“I really do believe he does her bidding and she is never going to allow him to apologise to the family.”
The Duke of Sussex’s relationship with his family has consistently deteriorated since he and Meghan stepped down as working royals in 2020.
He has not seen his father, King Charles, since February, when they met for a reported 45 minutes following his cancer diagnosis.
Meghan Markle’s cooking programme finishes filming
Friday 5 July 2024 04:00 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle’s cooking programme has finished filming for Netflix, the Daily Beast has reported.
A source told the outlet: “It all went well and it is in the can.”
While little is known about the untitled programme, the Duchess of Sussex herself said it will “celebrate the joys of cooking & gardening, entertaining, and friendship.”
Harry could release another memoir after Charles’s death, commentator claims
Friday 5 July 2024 02:00 , Emma Guinness
A royal commentator has speculated that Prince Harry could release another tell-all book upon the death of his father King Charles.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield claims that he could do this to “lash out” at his brother Prince William if he remains on poor terms with the royals.
She speculated on Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered: “I do think he would write about his family again. He was waiting to publish a book after [Queen Elizabeth died]. Originally they were saying there was going to be another publication after the [late] Queen died.”
“I suspect that maybe he would release a book after his father passed away. Especially if Prince William continues to keep him at arm’s length. Because what would the repercussions be if Prince William pushed you out of the fold?”
Prince Harry sent ‘symbolic message’ to royal family
Friday 5 July 2024 00:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince Harry is reported to have sent a symbolic message to the royal family after vacating his UK residence Frogmore Cottage last June.
This came in the form of the date he officially registered the US as his main residence, 29 June, which was also the day he officially vacated the cottage last year.
While the Duke of Sussex has primarily lived in the US since 2020, royal commentator Esther Krakue said Harry was trying “to send a message” with this decision.
She told Sky News: “It’s very interesting that Prince Harry chose to date his official US residency on the day he was kicked out of Frogmore Cottage.”
“I think he was trying to send a message and it was very symbolic and I think the biggest message here is that it represents everything that could have been and is not and has been lost. Potentially it represents what actually should never have been.”
More recent reports have suggested that Harry is now looking for a new UK residence after he stayed in a London hotel on his most recent trip to the country.
Petition against Prince Harry reaches 60,000 signatures
Thursday 4 July 2024 22:00 , Emma Guinness
A petition calling on American sports network ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give Prince Harry the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games has reached over 60,000 signatures.
It argues that the Duke of Sussex is an unsuitable recipient of the award, which was created in memory of the former footballer who gave up his sporting career to serve in the wake of 9/11.
The Change.org petition reads: “Prince Harry, while a former military officer, has been involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.
“He has faced accusations of endangering his squadron by publicly revealing military kills.
“The Prince also allegedly targeted his own father, Prince Charles, during a flyover.
“More recently, his role in the Invictus games, a platform meant to celebrate the resilience and dedication of veterans, has been criticized as self-centered.”
ESPN has defended its decision following the controversy, describing the work of the games as “incredible”.
Harry and Meghan’s celebrity friends ‘few and far between'
Thursday 4 July 2024 20:00 , Emma Guinness
Despite having a star-studded wedding back in 2018, it has been claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s circle of celebrity friends is growing increasingly smaller.
This comes following explosive new revelations from Tom Bower’s book House of Beckham, which claims that Meghan “deluded” herself into thinking she had more social status than Victoria Beckham.
The two couple’s friendship eventually fell apart when Meghan allegedly accused the pair of leaking information about her to the press.
“Their A-list friends that are supportive are few and far between,” a source told Closer magazine.
“Any chance they had of mending fences with the Beckhams has been squashed by the royals, Tom Cruise has clearly chosen to side with the royals, George and Amal Clooney have all but dumped them too, and even Elton John has been too busy to give them a whole lot of attention.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrate impactful Scots
Thursday 4 July 2024 17:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla have acknowledged the contributions of impactful Scottish people at a garden party.
This came as part of this year’s Holyrood Week celebrations, which also mark the 900th anniversary of the city of Edinburgh.
According to reports, while the royals typically spend a week in Scotland for the celebrations, this will be cut short because of the General Election.
Harry and Meghan celebrate Independence Day as the UK goes to the polls
Thursday 4 July 2024 16:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reported to be celebrating Independence Day in the US as the UK goes to the polls for the General Election.
The holiday is of particular importance to the couple – who last year celebrated by watching a parade with their children – because it is when they had one of their first dates.
Harry wrote in Spare: “[Meghan] walked in, wearing a pretty blue sundress with white pinstripes. She was aglow. I stood and said: ‘I bear gifts.’ A pink box. I held it forward. She shook it. ‘What’s this? ‘ ‘No, no, don’t shake it! ‘ We both laughed.
“She opened the box. Cupcakes. Red, white and blue cupcakes, to be exact. In honour of Independence Day. I said something about the Brits having a very different view of Independence Day from the Yanks, but, oh, well. She said they looked amazing.”
King Charles shares message to those affected by Hurricane Beryl
Thursday 4 July 2024 15:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles has extended his sympathies and support to those affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl.
The storm made history by becoming the fastest to reach category five on record, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The Monarch said in a statement: “My family and I have been profoundly saddened to learn of the dreadful destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl across the Caribbean. Above all, we send our heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of those who have so cruelly lost their lives.
“I have seen the extraordinary spirit of resilience and solidarity that people across the Caribbean have shown in response to such destruction – a spirit which has been called upon too often – and so I also send my particular gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers who are supporting the rescue and recovery efforts.
“At this most difficult of times, please know that our most special thoughts and prayers are with all those whose lives, livelihoods and property have been so utterly devastated.”
Royal Navy ship sent to aid Hurricane Beryl relief efforts
Thursday 4 July 2024 14:00 , Emma Guinness
Following the news that the Prince and Princess of Wales have made a private donation to the Hurricane Beryl relief fund, it has been announced that the Royal Navy shop has been sent to assist as well.
HMS Trent is currently making its way to the Cayman Islands with 50 sailors and is equipped with bottled water, basic emergency supplies and other equipment.
The MoD said the team includes members of the who will be able to 700X Naval Air Squadron who can conduct airborne assessments of the damage caused by the category five storm.
A specialist Rapid Deployment Team has already arrived in the area to help affected British nationals, it was added.
Kate Middleton’s parents arrive at Wimbledon
Thursday 4 July 2024 13:37 , Emma Guinness
Kate Middleton’s parents Michael and Carole Middleton have arrived at Wimbledon to enjoy the Royal Box this afternoon.
While it is not known if the Princess of Wales herself will make an appearance, officials have said they are hopeful she could attend to present the trophies.
“We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority,” Chair of the All England Club Debbie Jevans recently told The Telegraph.
“We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.”
Prince Harry’s ‘deep regret’ over drug taking revelations
Thursday 4 July 2024 13:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince Harry is said to be experiencing “deep regret” over his disclosure of past drug use in his 2023 memoir Spare.
The royal is currently being investigated over speculation that he could have lied about his drug use on his visa application and this could see him deported from the country he has called home since 2020.
Royal expert Tom Quinn told the Mirror: “The couple have taken legal advice because they’re seriously worried that if Donald Trump wins the next election Harry’s visa may be revoked. Trump has insisted that if Harry is found to have lied on his visa application about his admitted drug taking, he could be asked to leave the country.
“Harry initially thought this couldn’t possibly happen to him as the normal rules don’t apply to a Royal Prince, but he is increasingly realising that in the United States being a Prince doesn’t actually count for very much. But one thing is for sure Harry deeply regrets ever making his drug-taking public. It never occurred to him that this might end up threatening his whole life plan.”
The Middletons appear at Wimbledon
Thursday 4 July 2024 12:22 , Emma Guinness
Kate Middleton’s parents Michael and Carole are set to appear in the Royal Box at Wimbledon.
This will mark the couple’s second public outing since their daughter’s cancer diagnosis was announced earlier this year, the first being an appearance at Royal Ascot with Prince William.
King Charles’s role in the General Election
Thursday 4 July 2024 12:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles could be about to welcome the third prime minister of his reign if Rishi Sunak is replaced.
The Monarch, while politically neutral, must appoint the new prime minister after a General Election and they do not have to consult anyone before doing so.m
Charles’s reign began with Liz Truss, who the late Queen Elizabeth appointed before her death in September 2022, and has predominately featured the current Prime Minister Rishi Sunack.
How the General Election affected royal engagements
Thursday 4 July 2024 11:00 , Emma Guinness
Today’s General Election impacted royal engagements from the moment it was called in May.
As the royals must remain politically neutral, their engagements were altered to cancel or postpone any events “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign.”
This led to some doubt being cast over last week’s Japanese state visit, which ultimately went ahead as planned.
Queen Camilla enjoys vintage whiskey in Edinburgh
Thursday 4 July 2024 10:00 , Emma Guinness
Queen Camilla has enjoyed a traditional Scottish whisky as the royals continue to mark Holyrood Week in Scotland.
Alongside King Charles, she is marking the 900th anniversary of the country’s capital city, Edinburgh.
Drinking what is known as a “dram” in the Scots language, the Queen admitted that the vintage whisky she sampled “hit the spot”.
Petition against Prince Harry reaches almost 60,000 signatures
Thursday 4 July 2024 08:30 , Emma Guinness
A petition calling for a “rethink” of the decision to give Prince Harry the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games has reached almost 60,000 signatures.
While ESPN has now defended its decision to recognise the “incredible” work of the games, tens of thousands of people believe there are more deserving recipients of the award.
It is given to a person with “a strong connection to sports” in a similar way to the late soldier, who was killed in Afghanistan after giving up his football career to serve in the wake of 9/11.
The Change.org petition reads: “Prince Harry, while a former military officer, has been involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.
“He has faced accusations of endangering his squadron by publicly revealing military kills.
“The Prince also allegedly targeted his own father, Prince Charles, during a flyover.
“More recently, his role in the Invictus games, a platform meant to celebrate the resilience and dedication of veterans, has been criticized as self-centered.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton make private donation to hurricane victims
Thursday 4 July 2024 08:24 , Emma Guinness
The Prince and Princess of Wales are reported to have made a private donation to the victims of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean.
Kate and Wiliam are said to be following the impact of the category four storm and the subsequent relief efforts closely.
According to reports, at least six people are confirmed to have lost their lives in winds which reached as much as 165 miles per hour.
In its most affected areas, as many as 95 percent of homes are believed to be damaged or destroyed.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tipped to have special celebration today
Thursday 4 July 2024 08:00 , Emma Guinness
As the British public heads to the polls for the General Election, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are tipped to be celebrating Independence Day.
According to reports, the couple watched the annual parade in their California hometown last year.
The 4th of July, which marks the US’s Independence from the UK, also holds special meaning for the couple, something Prince Harry reflected on in his 2023 memoir Spare.
Reflecting on one of their first dates, he wrote: “[Meghan] walked in, wearing a pretty blue sundress with white pinstripes. She was aglow. I stood and said: ‘I bear gifts.’ A pink box. I held it forward. She shook it. ‘What’s this?’ ‘No, no, don’t shake it!’ We both laughed.
“She opened the box. Cupcakes. Red, white and blue cupcakes, to be exact. In honour of Independence Day. I said something about the Brits having a very different view of Independence Day from the Yanks, but, oh, well. She said they looked amazing.”
King Charles jokes about school’s poor cricket performance
Thursday 4 July 2024 06:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles did not hold back when it came to his honesty about his former Scottish school’s cricket performance.
While speaking to guests at a garden party in Edinburgh, the Monarch admitted that while he had the highest score on his team, “it was not very much.”
Trevor Hills from Nairn revealed: “Charles said when he was at Gordonstoun he played cricket against a team from Nairn.
“I was debating whether to ask the score when he said his school lost.
“But he did have the highest score – although he said it wasn’t very much.”
Wimbledon officials remain hopeful of Kate Middleton appearance
Thursday 4 July 2024 04:00 , Emma Guinness
As this year’s Wimbledon tournament enters its third day, Kensington Palace has yet to confirm whether or not the Princess of Wales will appear.
Officials, however, remain hopeful that she could attend to present the trophies after she expressed a desire to attend a handful of engagements this summer.
Kate, 42, remains off of official duty after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
“We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority,” Debbie Jevans, the chair of the All England Club, told The Telegraph.
“We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.”
Princess Anne remains off duty
Thursday 4 July 2024 02:00 , Emma Guinness
Princess Anne remains off duty after spending the majority of last week in hospital after being kicked by a horse.
Widely reported to be the hardest-working royal, she sustained a concussion and minor injuries as a result of the incident on her Gloucestershire estate last Sunday.
Her engagements have been postponed for the foreseeable future, with brain and cognition expert Natalie Mackenzie telling The Independent that concussions can take up to two weeks to recover from.
David Beckham all smiles in Royal Box amid feud with Harry and Meghan
Thursday 4 July 2024 00:00 , Emma Guinness
David Beckham appeared in the Royal Box at Wimbledon amid increased reports about his apparent feud with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
David and his wife Victoria were once on friendly terms with the Sussexes, but that changed when the couple allegedly accused the Beckhams of leaking information about them to the press.
Lizzie Cundy, a former friend of Meghan, said the pair were not the only former friends to distance themselves from the couple.
“I think Victoria and David have slowly tiptoed away like the other friends,” she told the Mirror.
“Many friends who went to the wedding have tiptoed away from Meghan.”
Despite what its name suggests, the Royal Box at the tournament is not only for royalty, but friends and guests of the tournament, with Sir David Attenborough also making an appearance at this year’s event.
Thomas Markle says he’s ‘in the same boat’ as King Charles
Wednesday 3 July 2024 22:00 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle’s estranged father has said that he is in the same boat as King Charles when it comes to their shared grandchildren.
Thomas Markle recently spoke about his desire to finally meet Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet ahead of his 80th birthday this month.
He also sympathised with reports that King Charles, who has only met Lilibet once, also wants to forge a proper relationship with his grandchildren.
He told the Daily Mail: “They have two grandpas who want to see them, one of whom is the King of England.
“I never in my 80 years thought I’d be in the same boat as the King.”
Meghan Markle ‘would love’ King Charles to promote lifestyle brand
Wednesday 3 July 2024 20:00 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle has set her sights on the royal family as she continues to promote her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, ahead of its launch, an insider has claimed.
So far, celebrity friends of the former actress have soft-launched some of its products including jams and dog biscuits.
But now an insider has claimed that Princess Eugenie and Beatrice are next to receive a freebie as they are the royals allegedly closest to the Sussexes.
“Meghan is looking for support wherever she can get it,” the source said, according to the Express.
“Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are at the top of her list, but she is shooting even higher and would love to get King Charles to give his stamp of approval.”
Harry and Meghan ‘may never reconcile’ with Kate and William
Wednesday 3 July 2024 18:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “may never reconcile” with Kate and William, King Charles’s former butler has claimed.
Grand Harrold said that the only way to any kind of reconciliation would be a public apology from Harry for the content of Spare.
He told the New York Post: “The only way I see this happening is a public statement from Harry, where you come out and say that you were in a bad space and that [Spare] was a mistake. I don’t think that’s going to happen. Some bad things were said, and some families never patch things up, and that’s how it is forevermore.”
The former royal butler added: “Harry caused damage and broke down trust. It’s difficult when you’re a future monarch. I doubt they’ll ever get back the relationship they had originally. That was a very different relationship built on trust.
“It’s going to take time. William is a tough character. He’s a good guy.”
Queen Camilla and Duke of Edinburgh join Order of the Thistle
Wednesday 3 July 2024 17:00 , Emma Guinness
Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh have formally joined Scotland’s highest order of chivalry, the Order of the Thistle.
The formal installation took place at a ceremony at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh today.
King Charles began the ceremony by saying: “It is our pleasure Her Majesty the Queen be installed a Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.”
King Charles ‘looks very well'
Wednesday 3 July 2024 16:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles’s sprightly appearance did not go unnoticed as he met with locals during Holyrood Week in Scotland.
The Monarch, 75, was forced to take a temporary step back from his duties earlier this year after being diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer.
He discussed playing cricket at his former Scottish school Gordonstoun with Jacqueline and Trevor Hills from Nairn.
Mr Hills said: “Charles said when he was at Gordonstoun he played cricket against a team from Nairn.
“I was debating whether to ask the score when he said his school lost.
“But he did have the highest score – although he said it wasn’t very much.
“Charles looks very well considering what he’s been through and it was lovely meeting him.”
While the King appears to be very busy, according to reports, he is undertaking a reduced summer schedule as he continues his cancer treatment.
Queen Camilla to join the Order of the Thistle
Wednesday 3 July 2024 15:00 , Emma Guinness
Queen Camilla is set to be honoured with membership to the Order of the Thistle on her current trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week.
It is one of the country’s oldest orders of chivalry and she will be honoured alongside the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward.
The pair were appointed by King Charles in a private ceremony but are set to be formally installed in the roles during a service at Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral.
This was notably the location of the late Queen’s Scottish lying in state after she passed away in Balmoral in September 2022.
Thomas Markle’s question for Prince Harry ahead of birthday
Wednesday 3 July 2024 14:00 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle’s estranged father has shared his biggest question for Prince Harry ahead of his 80th birthday this month.
This comes amid Thomas’s plea to finally meet his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princes Lilibet.
He has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry following a staged paparazzi photoshoot scandal.
“When I reflect back on my life, as you do when you are approaching 80, that’s one of the questions I cannot find an answer for,” Thomas told the Daily Mail.
“Why didn’t Harry ever come to meet me? He has the resources to fly around the world – and does – but why didn’t he come to see me?”
Thomas, who was initially supposed to walk his daughter down the aisle, added: What man gets married without meeting his wife’s father?”
Harry and Meghan’s children ‘being written out of royal narrative'
Wednesday 3 July 2024 13:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are reportedly “being written out of the narrative” because they are growing up in the US, a royal expert has claimed.
This comes amid King Charles’s reference to his grandchildren’s love of Pokémon during last week’s Japanese state visit.
He said: “I am only sorry to report that I haven’t had any better luck with more recent attempts at fishing – the Pokémon phrase ‘gotta catch ‘em all’ may resonate with my grandchildren, but for me, it is, perhaps, aspirational!”
Royal editor Kate Mansey said on an episode of Royal Confidential that it was interesting that the Monarch did not specify what grandchildren he was referring to.
“You think of Charles talking about his grandchildren, the first thing you think of is the Waleses, because he doesn’t have that connection to the Sussex grandchildren,” she said, explaining that they Sussex children have been “written out of the narrative.”
“You don’t even think now, ‘Oh, wonder which grandchildren he’s thinking about?’” she added.
Prince Harry petition continues to gain signatures
Wednesday 3 July 2024 12:30 , Emma Guinness
A petition urging the US sporting network ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give Prince Harry an award for veterans is growing by the hour.
At the time of writing, the Change.org petition has been signed by more than 51,000 people, who believe the Duke of Sussex should not receive the Pat Tillman Award.
It reads: “Prince Harry, while a former military officer, has been involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.
“ He has faced accusations of endangering his squadron by publicly revealing military kills.
“The Prince also allegedly targeted his own father, Prince Charles, during a flyover.
“ More recently, his role in the Invictus games, a platform meant to celebrate the resilience and dedication of veterans, has been criticised as self-centred.”
Queen Camilla praised for commitment to literary
Wednesday 3 July 2024 12:00 , Emma Guinness
Queen Camilla has been praised for her commitment to literacy as this year’s Holyrood Week events begin.
The Queen Consort, 76, hosted several Scottish authors including Sir Ian Rankin and Val McDermid at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh yesterday (2 July).
After speaking to the queen, Rankin, best known for his Scottish crime thrillers, said: “She’s really interested in literacy. She wants young people reading, she wants everybody reading.
“There’s no stigma attached to writing, If you write comic books, if you write romance, if you write crime fiction, she’s a fan – anything that gets people reading.”
Meghan trying to ‘establishing own identity’ separate from Harry
Wednesday 3 July 2024 11:00 , Emma Guinness
The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly focused on “establishing her own identity” as an independent creator and businesswoman, it has been claimed.
This comes amid the news that she is establishing her own lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, and is acting as the executive producer on two projects for Netflix amid her and Harry’s multi-million dollar deal.
Entertainment expert Mark Boardman told the Daily Express: “From a career perspective, Meghan’s continued involvement in high-profile projects like these certainly suggests a deliberate move toward establishing her own identity separate from Prince Harry and her royal title.
“It reflects her commitment to pursuing her passions independently while still leveraging her own name and platform for positive change and financial gain.”
Harry and Meghan ‘two of the most unpopular figures in the US today'
Wednesday 3 July 2024 10:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been described as “two of the most unpopular figures in the US today”.
The revelation comes amid the news that a petition urging American sports network ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give Harry an award for veterans has reached 50,000 signatures.
Royal commentator Nile Gardiner said the couple’s alleged “narcissism does not go down very well in the United States and America.”
“Most American people really love the Royal Family, okay. They do not look kindly upon Harry and Meghan trashing them in the United States and does not go down very well,” he said, before citing the controversy surrounding Harry’s receipt of the Pat Tillman Award.
“They’re very divisive figures, and this award is very, very controversial. There’s a huge backlash in the United States, and it’s an illustration of just how unpopular Harry and Meghan are on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Charles and Camilla’s Scotland trip to be cut short
Wednesday 3 July 2024 08:53 , Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s current trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week is set to be cut short as a result of the General Election.
Following its announcement, the royal family said they would postpone any events “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign”.
The couple’s engagements began in Edinburgh yesterday with the Ceremony of the Keys, which saw the Monarch ceremonially given the keys to the city.
They also took part in an event acknowledging the work of Scottish authors and hosted the Soverign’s Garden Party at the Palace of Holyrood House.
Harry and Meghan ‘trying to buy public’s respect'
Tuesday 2 July 2024 18:00 , Emma Guinness
A royal expert has claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are “trying to buy the public’s respect”.
The claim comes after Prince Harry recently came under fire for his upcoming receipt of the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield told Talk TV: “I see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle accepting more trophies for awards that I don’t understand what they’re for, than this life of service that they promised us. How many awards did Meghan accept for her podcast that was cancelled and slammed by her own network?
“This is all a game to them [Harry and Meghan]. I guess they’re trying to buy the public’s respect, they’re trying to buy good PR through networking and creating these opportunities to collect trophies for their mantle, but I think the public sees through these individuals.”
Schofield’s comments echo those behind a petition urging ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give Harry the Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games.
They wrote: “His role in the Invictus games, a platform meant to celebrate the resilience and dedication of veterans, has been criticised as self-centered.”
Pat Tillman’s mother, Mary, also slammed the decision and claimed there were more deserving recipients of the award for veterans.
Meghan Markle’s father opens up about ‘very sad’ situation
Tuesday 2 July 2024 16:00 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle’s estranged father has shared his thoughts on a “very sad” situation regarding his two grandchildren.
Thomas Markle, who has never met Prince Archie or Princess Lilibet, said he believes they are being denied the right to get to know their cousins, the Wales children.
He has also called into question Meghan and Harry’s decision to remain on seemingly frosty terms with the wider royal family, resulting in their absence from events like Trooping the Colour.
“It struck me as very sad that Meghan and Harry’s kids are being denied the right to know their cousins, who look like fantastic children, or take part in things like Trooping the Colour, which is their birthright,” he told New Zealand Woman’s Weekly.
William and Kate offered new royal home
Tuesday 2 July 2024 14:00 , Emma Guinness
The Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly been offered the chance to move to a new royal residence.
While the couple currently live at the nearby Adelaide Cottage, which has four bedrooms, it has been claimed that King Charles has offered them the Royal Lodge.
The Grade II listed seven-bedroom property is Prince Andrew’s longstanding home, which King Charles has reportedly asked him to leave.
Royal expert Gareth Russell said that giving the Wales family the important royal property is the “logical choice”.
“The logical choice, of course, would be the Prince and Princess of Wales, but they’ve shown relatively little interest in moving home again,” Russell said. “They seem quite content where they are.”
