Sussexes dubbed 'disaster tourists' after 'repulsive LA fires photo-op'

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Prince Harry is set to travel to the UK on his own next month, with his young family - including his wife Meghan Markle and their two children - remaining in the US.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have not travelled to their father's home country since 2022, with their visit taking place in celebration of the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

Meghan Markle has been defended by insider over the decision to delay her upcoming Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

One insider has referred to the decision as an "easy one" and something that had been driven by Meghan's genuine concern for her hometown and those who are being impacted by the LA wildfires.

Meghan Markle's former Suits star Wendell Pierce has made a light-hearted joke about her in his new show.

The 60-year-old - who played Meghan's father in the popular US drama - has now landed a standout role as Captain Charles Wallace Wagner in CBS police drama Elsbeth.

King Charles will travel to Poland later this month to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former German Nazi concentration camp.

The monarch will attend a commemoration service at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial in Poland on January 27, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Monday.

Princess Kate has a "cheeky" technique to look "flawless" in every picture, an expert has claimed.

Not everyone likes having their picture taken. It's one of those things you can either love or hate and it can often feel like the best way to pose or smile is elusive

Prince Louis may be celebrating his birthday every April 23 but Prince George also has a reason to celebrate the special day.

As well as Louis set to celebrate his seventh birthday this year, April 23 also happens to be St George's Day, which shares a name with his big brother.

Lady Louise Windsor missed out on one major royal benefit in the line of succession unlike Princess Charlotte.

Lady Louise - who is now 21 years old - was eighth in line to the throne at the time of her birth in November 2003.

The Princess of Wales has long been admired for her dedication to health and fitness.

And her daily breakfast choice is no different as it plays a key role in starting off her day right.

The busy mother of three, who celebrated her 43rd birthday last week, reportedly starts her mornings with slow-burn energy oats.

Following the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles, which have now claimed the lives of 24 people, according to medical examiners, it has been announced Meghan Markle's upcoming Netflix show has been delayed.'With Love, Meghan', a lifestyle cooking show, was announced by the streaming platform and Meghan Markle at the start of the year and was due to launch on January 15.

Meghan Markle has postponed the launch date for her new Netflix series until March 4, it has been confirmed.

Eight-part series With Love, Meghan was previously set to air on Netflix on January 15 but, due to the devastating wildfires currently ravaging California, the Duchess of Sussex has decided to delay the launch.

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Reports infer Meghan Markle was not behind the decision to delay her Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan', as an insider has claimed the option to delay Meghan's upcoming series would be "ultimately down to Netflix".

A Hollywood executive told news outlet, The Daily Beast, that Meghan and Harry's production company Archewell has "zero influence" on scheduling.

The Hollywood insider explained: "Netflix write the rules. It's their world, we just get to play in it."

Zara Tindall was a vision in blue as she stepped out over the weekend in Australia for yet another appearance.

Princess Anne's daughter is currently visiting the Gold Coast for the annual 10-day Magic Millions horse racing event.

On Saturday, she was the epitome of a modern-day Cinderella as she showed up in a baby blue dress by Rebecca Vallance, which she paired with a colour-matching headpiece by Victoria Charles.

Royal fans went into a frenzy over Zara's latest look and took to social media to praise her for her sartorial choices.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, who celebrates her milestone 60th birthday on January 20, once gave an insight into her relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Sophie has long been considered one of the monarchy’s "safest pair of hands" for her loyalty and unflashy approach to royal life.

As patron of more than 70 charities and organisations, she has focuses on championing young people, and supporting those with disabilities, and she is becoming increasingly known for her work highlighting sexual violence in war-torn countries.

During a visit to south Sudan in 2020, The Sunday Times’s chief foreign correspondent, Christina Lamb, asked if she genuinely shared the closest of bonds with the late Queen.

King Charles will travel to Poland later this month to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former German Nazi concentration camp.

The monarch will attend a commemoration service at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial in Poland on January 27, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Monday.

Prior to the commemorations, the King will meet members of the local community in Krakow.

He will also meet the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr Andrzej Duda.

Royal fans were delighted after they spotted Princess Lilibet sporting an outfit similar to those of her cousin, Princess Charlotte.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sparked a frenzy when they released a new family photograph in their 2024 Christmas card.

Lilibet can be seen wearing a blue and white summer dress while her auburn curly locks are let down. She is also sporting a pair of white knee socks and dark shoes.

And it looks like the youngster's dress bears a striking similarity to those regularly favoured by her cousin across the pond

The Prince and Princess of Wales's daughter loves to wear a good floral dress when she's out and about or attending royal engagements with her parents.

Following the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles, which have now claimed the lives of 24 people, according to medical examiners, it has been announced Meghan Markle's upcoming Netflix show has been delayed.

'With Love, Meghan', a lifestyle cooking show, was announced by the streaming platform and Meghan Markle at the start of the year and was due to launch on January 15.

The series was shot at Meghan and Prince Harry's home base of Montecito, California, and contained eight episodes of around 30 minutes in length.

However, after facing criticism about the timing of the Netflix show and the sensitivity of the ongoing situation, it has now officially been postponed.

Express.co.uk shares the full details of Meghan's Netflix show delay.

The Prince of Wales has major plans for a key member of the Royal Family when he becomes King, insiders have claimed.

Prince William is slowly preparing a strong support group for when he ascends the throne and according to Palace sources he and the Princess of Wales are big fans of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

Duchess Sophie has been quietly carrying out her duties as the Royal Family came to terms with the new normal following King Charles and Princess Kate's cancer diagnoses last year.

Next Monday, January 20, Sophie will hit a major milestone as she will celebrate turning 60, with the Sunday Times claiming there is more in store for the royal in the future.

Mike Tindall has shared an important plea on the official Doddie Aid Instagram.

In a video taken during his trip to Australia, Mike can be seen taking a walk down a beach "fully logging his miles" for the virtual mass-participation exercise event, which was founded by former Scotland captain Rob Wainwright.

In the video, Mike says: "Good morning everyone, I hope everyone is fully logging their miles for Doddie Aid."

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Prince Harry is tipped to reject an offer from the Royal Family as a form of "protest" when he returns to the UK next month, a royal commentator has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex is expected to make a solo visit back to his home country to appear before the High Court for his ongoing trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of the Sun newspaper.

Harry and former Labour deputy leader, Lord Tom Watson are suing NGN for alleged unlawful information-gathering and invasion of privacy. The publisher denies any wrongdoing.

The Duke is set to be cross-examined by the newspaper group's barrister, with the trial set to last seven weeks.

Now royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams claimed Harry will likely refuse to stay at Buckingham Palace, an offer which he previously declined during his 2023 court appearance, and will most likely opt to stay at a hotel instead.

Prince Harry melted hearts after he appeared to make a selfless act anonymously to an elderly victim of the ravaging wildfires that have been causing havoc in Los Angeles.

The Duke of Sussex joined his wife, Meghan Markle, on Friday to visit a food bank in LA, and help distribute food and support people affected by the latest tragedy.

And it was during their visit that the prince reportedly sneaked away and had a heartwarming encounter with an elderly man, the Pasadena Star News newspaper reports.

Princess Charlotte may only be nine-years-old, but there is no doubt she is one of the most popular members of the Royal Family.

As the only daughter of Prince William and Princess Kate, Charlotte often makes the headlines after public appearances for her outfit choices, sweet mannerisms, or even the way she puts her brothers Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, six, in their place.

While it is well-known that the princess is, behind-closed-doors, quite similar to millions of other young girls around the world, there is one family heirloom she is set to inherit that no one else in the world will have.

Meghan Markle has postponed the launch date for her new Netflix series until March 4, it has been confirmed.

Eight-part series With Love, Meghan was previously set to air on Netflix on January 15 but, due to the devastating wildfires currently ravaging California, the Duchess of Sussex has decided to delay the launch.

Although many fans share that they are "heartbroken" by the delay, Meghan, 43, has been praised by many for her "heart of gold" in the decision.

Lady Louise Windsor missed out on one major royal benefit in the line of succession unlike Princess Charlotte.

Lady Louise - who is now 21 years old - was eighth in line to the throne at the time of her birth in November 2003.

After the birth of her younger brother in December 2007, Louise was moved down in the line of succession - and James, Earl of Wessex took eighth place.

This was due to the fact that the line of succession was regulated by male-preference primogeniture at the time, which meant a younger son would overtake an elder daughter in the line of succession.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a powerful new statement in which they criticised Meta's latest decision to axe fact-checking, saying it "knowingly puts everyone in harm’s way".

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took to their official Sussex website to call out on Meta and urged the company to prioritise public safety and curb the growing hate speech on its platforms.

Last week, Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, announced that it is scrapping its longstanding fact-checking programme in favour of a community notes system.

Harry and Meghan said: "Contrary to the company’s talking points, allowing more abuse and normalizing(sic) hate speech serves to silence speech and expression, not foster it."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have offered their Montecito mansion as a sanctuary for those fleeing the devastating LA wildfires. However, the Sussexes themselves are also bracing for evacuation as the rapidly spreading fires could potentially threaten their own home.

While the affluent California neighbourhood has yet to be impacted by the fires, which remain some distance from the town, the speed at which the flames are spreading has led to speculation that Harry and Meghan are ready to evacuate with their children if necessary. Sources suggest they are prepared to enter "crisis mode".

Their security team is said to be organising an evacuation plan and packing essentials for their children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three. A neighbour commented: "It's not chaos here yet but the fire is moving fast and we are not taking any chances."

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