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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: King Charles offered Sir Keir Starmer a snifter of whisky during their

King Charles offered Sir Keir Starmer a snifter of whisky, I hear, thinking the new PM might enjoy his audience more after a restorative dram.  Starmer politely declined the offer. He's rarely associated with frivolity. At Labour's election victory party at Tate Modern, guests were given a voucher for one free drink.  Old Labour was more fun. Old soaks boast that dinner invitations to its annual seaside conferences read '7 for 9pm' - leaving adequate time for refreshment.

Kate masters 'diplomatic dressing'... with a little help from the late Queen

The Princess of Wales wasn't taking any risks yesterday as she attended the official state visit of the Emir of Qatar and his wife to the UK - her first since finishing chemotherapy for cancer . Wearing a bespoke coat-dress by one of her all-time favourite designers Alexander McQueen, whom she has relied on for some of her life's most important occasions (including, of course, her wedding and wedding reception dresses), she deployed the tactic known in royal circles as 'diplomatic dressing': the strategic use of clothes to show respect to the visiting nation.She did this by wearing the exact colours of the Qatari flag - burgundy through her coat-dress, hat and boots, and white through her pearl jewellery.

Harry and Meghan's charity pays $155,000 to firm run by ex-Hollyoaks actress Beth Herlihy

As Rachel Zane in Suits, Meghan Markle was no stranger to raunchy scenes. And neither was one of her and Prince Harry's most loyal aides, Beth Herlihy, who before joining their team played a stripper in British soap Hollyoaks who helped a gangster drug an enemy to frame him for a murder. Today it emerged that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charity, the Archewell Foundation, paid her consultancy business a six-figure sum last year to support their work. As Honey, under her stage name Bethan Coundley, Ms Herlihy appeared in two episodes in 2011 where she played a stripper slept with a man and gave him drugs, causing him to hallucinate and believe that he had beaten her to death with an axe. Before Hollyoaks, Beth also took part in several photo shoots, including one in 2012 when she posed in a PVC body suit. But only a few years later she was working for the royal family. But only a few years later she was working for the royal family - and most recently has supported the Sussexes at Invictus Games events.

Queen Camilla will miss ceremonial welcome during Qatar State visit as Buckingham Palace

The 77-year-old royal - who first fell ill at the beginning of November - is said to be feeling particularly 'fatigued' and has pulled out of the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade on doctor's advice. However, she will still attend a lunch to honour the Qatari ruler and his wife at Buckingham Palace and will attend most elements of the State Banquet in the evening. So as not to exhaust her, she will greet their VIP guests and pose for photographs before retiring during a lengthy receiving line but then join the dinner itself.

Princess Diana's brother 'set for High Court showdown': Earl Spencer's new love 'is suing

Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer has been caught up in an explosive High Court battle between his new lover and his estranged wife. Dr Catrine Jarman, Earl Spencer's archaeologist girlfriend, is suing Countess Karen Spencer for allegedly revealing intimate secrets about her and causing 'distress and embarrassment'. Earl Spencer, 60, and Dr Jarman, 42, revealed they were together in October - after he announced his split from Lady Spencer, 52, in March. But his old and new lovers are now set to clash in a bitter High Court showdown over the spilling of intimate secrets. Viking expert Dr Jarman has accused Lady Spencer of revealing private details of her life to others, sparking a major rift at the heart of one of Britain's most famous families.

Royal expert slams Harry and Meghan for using their titles to earn 'huge amounts of money'

MailOnline was given a preview of the documentary before it was screened to an audience of millions in Germany tonight. The programme takes a dig at the couple by detailing how their much-publicised visits to poverty-stricken countries such as Nigeria and Colombia sits uneasily with Meghan's love of expensive designer clothes.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't join Royal Family for Christmas after Sandringham

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't join the rest of the Royal Family for Christmas this year as they have reportedly not been invited to the festivities. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven't received an invitation to the royals' Christmas at Sandringham, it has been reported. They are expected to spend the festive holidays in America instead with their children Archie and Lilibet.

Harry blew Meghan away when he whisked her off to Botswana for their third date... but as

Though Prince Harry recently visited Africa alone, it was once a place he used to help solidify his relationship with Meghan Markle - as well as several of his previous girlfriends. Early in their blossoming romance, Harry invited Meghan on a trip to Botswana in 2017. They stayed 'in a £1,500 deluxe tent at the Meno a Kwena safari camp,' Tina Brown claims in her 2022 book The Palace Papers. However, the royal biographer tells how Prince William was quick to point out to his 'starry-eyed' younger brother: 'You do realise this is the fourth girl you've taken to Botswana?'

Footstools made from recycled curtains from Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle up for

It's the closest any member of the public - two or four legged - is likely to come to the royal furnishings. Eight unique footstools have been created using recycled curtains from Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to be auctioned for charity. And among the first to get a look at them were a selection of rescue animals from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, whose patron is Queen Camilla.

The 'floating bunker' plan for Queen Elizabeth to escape a nuclear attack: As William

They were the plans to protect the monarch when nuclear war seemed likelier than it had ever been. In 1962 - when the Cuban Missile Crisis between the US and Russia had threatened global annihilation - what was initially codenamed Operation CANDID was drawn up by the government. It and later iterations detailed how Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip would have either been sent to country houses away from London or, if there was time, evacuated aboard Her Late Majesty's beloved Royal Yacht Britannia. Crucially, the Home Secretary would have accompanied the royals. Now, with renewed tensions between the West and Russia, the spectre of nuclear conflict has again been raised by some experts. Amid Vladimir Putin 's threats to launch nuclear weapons, the Daily Mail's Ephraim Hardcastle column reported this week that Prince William is concerned about the safety of his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Although all current plans related to where King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals would go in the event of nuclear war are highly classified, they could not use the Royal Yacht because it was decommissioned by Tony Blair 's Labour government in 1997.

Kate Middleton's top style picks are now available for Black Friday - including her

Known for her timeless elegance and carefully curated style, the Princess of Wales has a knack for choosing pieces that seamlessly combine luxury, practicality and sustainability. Whether it's her signature handbags, go-to beauty essentials, or the delicate jewellery she wears to royal engagements, Kate's picks consistently captivate audiences - and now they're available at irresistible prices.

Prince William reveals Prince Louis, six, has a very loud new hobby - and jokes he spends

Prince William has revealed six-year-old Prince Louis (right) has picked up a very loud new hobby. The Prince of Wales, 42, made the comments as he attended the 2024 Tusk Conservation Awards at the Savoy Hotel in London on Wednesday evening.   He was helped by Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood and Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler, whom he met during a pre-wards reception.

Harry's accusations have unfairly vilified Camilla. But it's HIM that's the outcast, says

When Prince Harry's memoir Spare came out, we were shocked by his portrayal of Camilla. He wrote of how he and Prince William pleaded with his father not to marry her: 'Despite Willy and me urging him not to, Pa was going ahead. We pumped his hand, wished him well. No hard feelings.'

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Does Andrew's invitation to Sandringham for Christmas indicate all

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Does Andrew's invitation to Sandringham for Christmas, confirmed by a reliable source, indicate all tensions over his occupation of Royal Lodge have been resolved? Not according to my mole who says it's merely a demonstration of the King's commitment to keeping his brother in the family fold. Charles has another reason to look after Andrew. He gave an undertaking to the late Queen to look after him, aware that he is thinner skinned than his bombastic facade admits. HM has tried to be good to his word. Security arrangements were revised only after careful consultation, as was his financial support. The King, despite the headlines, has no wish to humiliate his one-time spare.

King Charles and Queen Camilla to get a NEW rescue dog after the death of beloved Beth -

The Queen is said to be devastated after being forced to put Beth, a 13-year-old Battersea Dogs and Cats Home rescue, to sleep a week ago after she was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour. It comes on top of her being forced to pull out of several public engagements, including the Royal Variety Performance, after suffering from the lingering after-effects of a nasty chest infection.

Inside the lonely life of Meghan Markle's older sister Samantha: As she turns 60 today she

When Samantha Markle heard the news in October 2016 that her half-sister Meghan was the mystery woman who had been secretly dating a British prince she did not have a typical reaction.Instead of being happy and celebrating that her sibling had caught herself a catch and that she could soon become a wildly wealthy duchess, Samantha was sour.And her feelings seemed to burst out when, just two days after the relationship news broke, she appeared on the front page of The Sun with the glaring headline: 'Don't fall for my little sis, Harry, she'd be the next PRINCESS PUSHY.' It was just the beginning of what would be an onslaught of bad press for the future duchess from her now estranged sister. But Meghan is not the only close family member Samantha has a difficult relationship with. Both of her daughters, Ashleigh Hale, 39, and Noel Rasmussen, 25, have previously spoken to the press claiming they have no contact with their mother. Her third child, a son called Christopher, 38, was raised alongside Ashleigh by their paternal grandparents who later adopted them. Ashleigh featured in Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary to say she doesn't speak to Samantha after being raised by her grandparents from the age of six. The fraught family relationships mean Samantha, who turns 60 today, will be spending her birthday in isolation.

Sophie was given the honour by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 after being married to her youngest son Prince Edward for just 11 years, a year before he received the same honour.

Before Harry met Meghan Markle in 2016 at the age of 32 he was worried he would be single for ever, despite his status as the most eligible bachelor in the country.

The Queen pulled out of the Royal Variety Performance because she didn't want to spoil anyone else's enjoyment with her cough, her friends say, leaving King Charles to attend alone.

Buckingham Palace is closing its doors to state visits for the next three years as the historic palace undergoes a mammoth £369 million refurbishment.

'What Meghan did to us, she's done to others. Dad has suffered - but I thought she'd stop

Samantha Markle's mother died six weeks ago. They had been estranged for many years. Things had been rocky anyway, but the nail in the coffin of their relationship, Samantha claims, was when her half-sister Meghan got engaged to Prince Harry, and the whole world turned its attention to the Markle family, in all its dysfunction. 'And everyone sucked up to Meghan, even on the fringes of the family,' says Samantha. 'It was like the Emperor's New Clothes. Unfortunately, my mother fell prey to it.' It is sad when families become estranged, and the Markles seem almost to have made an art form of it, the breathtaking capacity to hold a grudge most famously evidenced by the Duchess of Sussex's apparent disowning of huge swathes of her birth family, her (and Samantha's) father Thomas included.

Charles' solo night at the Royal Variety Performance: Beaming King laughs with Elton John

Looking smart in a crisp dinner jacket, the monarch laughed as he entered the Royal Albert Hall - and was met by Sir Elton John.The red carpet was stolen by television presenter Amanda Holden , who was channelling her inner Little Mermaid - not to mention a set of killer abs. She sported in a sea-foam coloured cropped, sequin-studded top with boxy shoulder pads and a skirt with a tulle train that bore a startling resemblance to Ariel's tail. Holden was there with her show co-host, Alan Carr , whose midnight blue dinner jacket and waistcoat was given added sparkle by a lizard brooch.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Duchess of Sussex should empathise with Duke of Rutland's son over

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: The Duchess of Sussex should empathise with the Duke of Rutland's son, Lord Hugo Manners, who's been attacked by the forces of wokery for 'country pillaging' over Joah, his Indian clothing brand.  Meghan suffered similar flak in 2018 for the Indian motifs on her wedding dress.  My colleague Robert Hardman revealed in his book Queen Of Our Times that US and Indian academics called the dress 'patronising', 'tone-deaf' and 'colonial amnesia at its worst'.

Prince William visits homelessness initiative in Wales with Homewards campaigner Sabrina

The Prince of Wales, 42, visited The Nelson Trust - a member of the Homewards Newport coalition - to hear about their approach to preventing women's homelessness in the city. Founded in 1985, the charity plays a pivotal role in delivering trauma-informed support for women in Newport. The Nelson Trust will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. As the future king introduced himself to representatives of the local charity, one woman made a self-deprecating remark about her 'cold hands' to which Prince William kindly replied: 'Don't worry'.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's latest Netflix documentary release date is finally

The release date of Prince Harry's next Netflix stint has been revealed - a documentary produced by the Sussexes. The five-episode docu-series will show 'fierce rivalries' .The series by Archewell Productions was first teased in April when it emerged that Harry and Meghan have two nonfiction series' in production with Netflix.The other show will focus on Meghan's love of 'cooking, gardening and friendship'. Both are part of the couple's £80million, multi-year deal with the streaming platform that they signed four years ago.

Queen Camilla is presented with an honorary degree by her sister-in-law Princess Anne in

Her Majesty, 77, was given an Honorary Doctorate of Literature by the University of London, whose Chancellor is the Princess Royal. The two women arrived at the Senate House building in Bloomsbury, central London, together by car having travelled from St James's Palace for a rare joint engagement. In a sweet moment between the sisters-in-law, Queen Camilla instinctively invited Princess Anne to enter into the room, where they were due to greet fellow recipients of honorary doctorates and their families, before her. Smiling Anne, no doubt with an eye on precedence, demurred and invited the Queen to enter first.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Was King Charles too busy to speak to Archbishop Welby when he sought

Was King Charles too busy to speak to Archbishop Welby when he sought permission to resign last week?  He did call HM but was fobbed off with a flunkey. Apparently, the King was devastated by the Makin Report into John Smyth and was in no mood to converse.  And when is the prelate actually leaving? He appears to be in no hurry to hang up his mitre stating in his resignation announcement: 'Exact timings will be decided once a review of necessary obligations has been completed.'

Queen Camilla's nephew chooses festive rap instead of carols for his charity event at St

RICHARD EDEN: While the Princess of Wales looks forward to her Together At Christmas carol service, Queen Camilla's nephew Sir Ben Elliot has signed up an American hip-hop star for his own festive charity event. I hear Philadelphia-born rapper Eve will be the headline act at the Fayre of St James's Christmas carol concert next week, at St James's Church in Piccadilly. Eve is known for hits including Let Me Blow Ya Mind and lives in London with her husband, former racing driver and Gumball 3000 founder Maximillion Cooper. The fundraiser, which will also feature pop stars Emeli Sande and Jack Savoretti, is in aid of the Quintessentially Foundation and its Firefly Project initiative, which supports young people affected by poverty in London.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince Harry's US residency may now be hanging by a gossamer thread

Prince Harry's US residency may now be hanging by a gossamer thread.  He has been helped by a very friendly Department for Homeland Security vigorously opposing attempts to release his visa application documents.  But Trump's appointment of South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to run Homeland Security should concern Harry.

Mike and Zara Tindall don their finery as they beam at a charity rugby dinner with Nick

The couple huddled up to one another as they posed with presenter Nick Knowles at the event, hosted by Rugby for Heroes - of which Princess Anne 's son-in-law is Patron - in London . The organisation works with the sports community to 'raise funds and awareness for military personnel who are making the transition to civilian life'. The father-of-three, 46, looked dapper in a sleek tuxedo and bowtie as he shared photos from the event on Instagram .

Masked burglars smashed down security barrier and scaled Windsor Castle estate fence

Masked men scaled 6ft fences to sneak onto the Windsor Castle estate as the Prince and Princess of Wales slept nearby. The two men reportedly used a stolen truck to smash through a security gate. They stole farm vehicles and drove off in a pick-up and on a quad bike that they took from a barn at Shaw Farm, sources claimed. Just five minutes away, William and Kate and their children George, 11, Charlotte, nine and Louis, six, are thought to have been asleep. The now-wrecked gate is the nearest exit to Adelaide Cottage and they are often seen using it to come and go.It comes after armed officers were removed from the public entrances to Windsor Castle.

Wills and Kate 2! How Lady Louise's romance is flourishing as St Andrews University plays

Its dreaming spires and quirky traditions dating back 600 years make it the perfect backdrop for romance, with one in ten of its students meeting their future spouse in the medieval quads. Of course, the most famous marriage to emerge from the world-renowned University of St Andrews was that of Prince William and Kate Middleton. It was 14 years ago this weekend that Wills and Kate officially announced their engagement and now the ancient institution is playing matchmaker to another budding royal love story.

RICHARD EDEN: Mystery as Princess Michael of Kent's intimate private letters with eminent

The thought that someone's been rifling through your private letters would be disagreeable enough. But imagine learning that the same correspondence - all of it concerning your marital status - was being sold on eBay, priced '£65 or best offer' per item. Yet that's the indignity, I can reveal, currently being suffered by Princess Michael of Kent, who, until I alerted her, was blissfully oblivious of what was going on.

Meghan Markle oozes glamour in chic £660 black top and trouser combo at launch party for

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, put on a glamorous display in a sleeveless black jumpsuit, featuring a sweetheart neckline and wide-leg trousers as she supported her friend and A-lister hairdresser Kadi Lee (pictured together right, last night) in Venice, California. Posing up a storm at the celeb-loved restaurant Gjelina, the pair were celebrating the launch of Kadi's new Highbrow Hippie hair wellness range, which Meghan (pictured left with her pal) has invested in. 'Kadi has a mastery of hair health, and her Highbrow Hippie collection is a perfect reflection of that, Meghan told InStyle . 'I am so proud to invest in her as a friend and as a female founder.' The hairdresser's other famous clients include Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts , Brad Pitt and Sigourney Weaver .

King Charles makes a royal entrance for the Gladiator II premiere in London - as he

King Charles made a film-star worthy entrance as he arrived for the Gladiator II world premiere at Leicester Square tonight in his state Bentley limousine. The royal, 75, is spending the eve of his birthday watching the highly anticipated blockbuster, hot off the heels of a glittering reception he and Camilla hosted to celebrate the centenary of the Film and TV Charity.

Wolf Hall star Damian Lewis jokingly tells Charles 'at least you can claim not to be

The King, 75, was joined by a host of TV and film stars as he hosted a glittering reception to celebrate the centenary of the Film and TV Charity at Buckingham Palace . Charles could be seen getting on particularly well with Lewis, 53, who made the King erupt into laughter. Lewis, who is currently starring as Tudor monarch King Henry VIII in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light, cheekily told him: 'At least you can claim not to be related to him!' But Charles is in fact a distant relative of Henry VIII through George I, a great-grandson of James I, who was a great-great-grandson of Henry VII. Charles III is a ninth-generation descendant of George I.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Friends including Queen Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles pay tribute as

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: His grandfather, Sir John Betjeman, earned a place in the public's heart unequalled by any other Poet Laureate since Lord Tennyson, while his mother, Candida, dazzled a generation of men in her youth and had become a friend of King Charles by the time she died of cancer in 2014 aged 71. But David Lycett Green, Candida's elder son, made his own mark on all he encountered, including the Queen's son, Tom Parker Bowles, and her nephew, Sir Ben Elliot, who are now coming to terms with his sudden death at the age of just 49. Whereas Candida co-authored a book with the King about the royal garden at Highgrove, Dave - as Lycett Green was known - opted for a less conventional path, summarised by his younger brother John in an online tribute as 'friend of the homeless, proud tramp, kind, generous, brave, courageous, humble, honest'. Dave followed his father, Rupert Lycett Green, to Eton. But unlike Rupert, who invigorated men's fashion with his 1960s shop Blades, Dave favoured 'white gloves shell suit, fresh Nike' (below), sometimes supplementing the effect with a top hat and a cane.

Princess Anne is the picture of poise as she arrives in Glasgow after her flight was

The Princess Royal, 74, who this weekend supported her brother, King Charles , 77, at the Festival of Remembrance in London 's Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, was in the Scottish capital for the HIV Drug Therapy Glasgow Congress. Arriving at the Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Anne looked her typically polished self - despite her flight being diverted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport due to heavy fog at Glasgow Airport . The Princess Royal is said to have circled Lanark six times for more than 40 minutes as her flight from Cotswold Airport, near Kemble, in Gloucestershire, struggled to land at Glasgow Airport because of the weather. Her flight was thought to be eventually diverted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where she landed at five minutes past midday. She was reportedly due to land at 10.48am in Glasgow.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Why did the late Queen miss out on a Nobel Peace Prize for

It remains an abiding mystery why the late Queen missed out on a Nobel Peace Prize for transforming and expanding the Commonwealth. A senior courtier sheds some light on the subject, whispering that she didn't want the honour. While candidates don't have to be consulted, Buckingham Palace was approached on more than one occasion by Commonwealth leaders 'for guidance' on nominating Her Majesty. They were politely told, 'Thank you, but no thank you'.

ROBERT HARDMAN: Courage of the Princess of Wales on parade - in a sign of what matters

ROBERT HARDMAN: This weekend was the target at which the Princess of Wales had been aiming for months. Having undertaken just three public engagements all year, due to her cancer diagnosis, along came two less than 24 hours apart. The Princess was determined to be on parade yesterday for the most sacred day in the royal calendar, Remembrance Sunday.

Kate Middleton's touching tribute to the Queen and Princess Diana: Emotional Princess of

The Princess of Wales honoured Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth by donning a dazzling set of pearl drop earrings for her appearance at Remembrance Sunday today. At the annual event at the Cenotaph in London, Kate appeared emotional as she wore the historic jewellery, with pearls often favoured by the late Queen Elizabeth for solemn and reflective public events. (Pictured right: Kate Middleton donning the earrings at Remembrance Sunday today; left: Princess Diana borrows the pair in 1982; inset: Queen Elizabeth spotted in them for the first time in 1952)

No dowdy duchess here! Sophie's 10 best outfits - as she cultivates a more sophisticated

Before her engagement to Prince Edward, Sophie Rhys-Jones embodied the 1990s businesswoman aesthetic and was often seen wearing tailored skirt suits. In her off-duty moments, she favoured skintight mini dresses that may have raised Queen Elizabeth II's eyebrows. However, those daring outfits are firmly in the past, as Sophie has undergone a significant wardrobe transformation. And since taking on the title of Duchess of Edinburgh last March, Sophie's style has reached new heights.

Hidden message in Harry and Meghan's video: Impeccably placed sources tell ALISON BOSHOFF

The Remembrance Day poppy on his lapel tells us there is still a part of Prince Harry's heart that is forever England. That his wife, Meghan, wore a matching one, confirms they are still working as a unit, delivering their 'message' to the world. The Sussexes made their first joint appearance in more than three months on Thursday, in a shared video message played at the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia. Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, both wore dark blazers with poppy pins fastened on their lapels, in a video message about online violence against children - a cause that is deeply important to them. Yet there is a more pressing threat, closer to the Prince's home in California, troubling the Sussexes currently.

Harry and Meghan have 'turned back the clock' with 'an homage to their Royal days', body

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first joint appearance in three months today as they spoke about online violence against children - a cause that is deeply important to them. Both wearing dark blazers with poppy pins fastened on their lapels, the Sussexes called for greater protections for 'the most vulnerable in our world' against the threat of digital violence and harm. Analysing the video, body language expert Judi James told MailOnline: 'The couple's appearance and body language make it look as though they have turned back the clock to the times when they appeared as a royal couple at the Remembrance service in the UK.' Ms James said that it felt like when 'Harry was very much the alpha prince and Meghan was taking her lead from him as she learned the ropes.' She added: 'Meghan looks less assertive here and she appears to be copying and mirroring her husband, taking her cues from him.

Prince William reveals he's had the 'hardest year in my life' following Kate and King

Prince William has opened up about having the 'hardest year in my life' following his wife and father's cancer diagnoses. In a remarkably candid - and at times emotional - interview at the end of his official visit to South Africa he admitted the past few months had been 'brutal'. But the prince also said how hugely 'proud' he was of Catherine and the King for handling their health battles with such dignity and bravery. He added that the Princess of Wales was now 'doing well'.

RICHARD EDEN: Harry and Meghan's 'desperate' attempts to return after Trump's win revealed

When I disclosed last month that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had bought a home on the coast of Portugal, the reasons behind the purchase remained shrouded in mystery. Why had the couple bought their first European property after being evicted from Windsor's Frogmore Cottage by King Charles early last year? Now, things may have become clearer: Prince Harry and Meghan could have been seeking an escape route if Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Prince of Wales joins star-studded guests including Heidi Klum and Winnie Harlow at the

Finalists, stars and campaigners trod the green carpet, the biggest in the world, at the start of the awards. Tonight's awards are being held in a reusable eco 'super dome' with a green carpets for guests who include host Billy Porter and models Heidi Klum and Winnie Harlow . The winners were chosen from nearly 2,500 nominees across 75 countries. The Prince of Wales looked suave in a grey chequered blazer, crisp blue shirt and navy suit trousers, complete with a casual pair of gleaming white trainers. He looked ready for the evening ahead as he posed next to Earthshot Prize Ambassador and Host of Earthshot Week, Nomzamo Mbatha, and the son of the late Steve Irwin, Robert Irwin , who is a Australian conservationist.

Prince William gives update on Kate Middleton's health after her tough year of cancer

Prince William says the Princess of Wales is 'doing really well' and that she and their children will be watching his Earthshot Prize environmental awards tonight. The Prince of Wales paid tribute to wife Kate on his trip to Cape Town, saying she had been 'amazing' during her tough year of cancer treatment. 'She's doing really well thanks. And… hopefully she is watching tonight. So cheering me on. She's been she's been amazing this whole this whole year. I know she will be really keen to see tonight be a success,' he said. William was speaking to the BBC and Sky News as he prepared to host his fourth annual Earthshot Awards designed to highlight and scale up the best solutions on the planet to the current environmental crisis. He said that he and his family, like so many, have conversations about trying to 'do what they can' at home.

Prince William shows off his rugby skills and is tackled by Springbok legend Joel Stranksy

Prince William got a taste of the Springboks' legendary physicality today when he joined a charity rugby union event in Cape Town. The future king, still wearing his smart jacket from an earlier event in the South African city, joined children from Ocean View Secondary School taking part in a training session along with a number of South African legends including 'The Beast' Tendai Mtawarira and Joel Stransky. Getting stuck into a drill encouraging kicking, handling and counter attack techniques, Stransky saw the royal going for the ball and couldn't resist grabbing his arm and pulling him away by his jacket. The prince got a consoling pat on the back from another legend, former England player Jason Leonard. Stransky told the Mail afterwards: 'It happened by accident. We were doing the drill and it just happened, instinct took over I guess. It's always instinct when there is a maul around, it has to be! I just thought afterwards 'oh no, I've grabbed a prince'. But he's a lovely guy, very humble. He was so genuine. And I think he enjoyed it, to be honest. I expect in his role he would like to get out there and do more like this. He thanked me for taking part.'

King Charles is under growing pressure to refund the cash-strapped NHS - after he charged

The King is under pressure to refund the cash-strapped NHS after it emerged he is charging one trust at least £11.4million in rent to store a fleet of electric ambulances. An investigation found the private estates of both King Charles and Prince William make millions of pounds from the NHS, the Armed Forces and charities. Land and property owned by the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall is also rented out to schools, mining companies and big businesses, among others.

Prince Andrew's crumbling mansion is revealed: Duke's 30-room Royal Lodge falls into

Crumbling paintwork, cracks, and black mould can be seen on the outside walls where inside his beloved mother once roamed with her sister Margaret as a young Princess Elizabeth. The shocking state of the Duke of York's 30-room Windsor Royal Lodge comes just days after it emerged King Charles had severed his beleaguered younger brother's annual personal allowance, believed to be £1 million. Andrew, 64, who now lives in the £30 million property with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson , signed a 75-year lease with the Crown Estate when he moved in, making a £1million initial payment. The agreement included a notional rent of £260,000 a year.

Will the Earl of Snowdon be cosying up with his French girlfriend at his 63rd birthday

Princess Margaret's son, who turns 63 years old today, is often seen showering his French girlfriend with love. The 2nd Earl of Snowdon David Armstrong-Jones, who is 27th in line to the throne, began his romance with Isabelle de La Bruyere in 2022. His relationship with the art expert began two years after he split with his wife, Serena Stanhope, in 2020 after 27 years of marriage.

Meghan and Prince Harry's new Portugal pad 'is first step in couple investing their

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new Portuguese property is not a sign of the couple moving back closer to home, but the start of a multimillion pound property portfolio, it has been reported. The Daily Mail revealed last month that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had bought a home near Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie's beachside property on the country's west coast. Harry and Meghan visited Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, at the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club (right), a luxury development of 300 properties by the sea in Melides, south of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, last year in a seemingly pivotal trip.

JAN MOIR: Charles battles for the monarchy. William battles for the underdog. And Harry?

Halloween is over and Christmas is coming up fast. In terms of international and domestic markets, we are now into the most lucrative sales period of the year: a time when business-savvy celebrities and major stars all want to get their product out in front of the public. Whether their reward is cold, hard cash or simple warm goodwill, now is the time to make hay. Everybody wants a slice of that profitable festive cheer. And these days, the Royal Family are no different.

REBECCA ENGLISH: I was with King Charles for every step of his Australian tour - as he

It was the royal tour that established King Charles as a monarch overseas in his own right. From Sydney to Canberra and onwards to Samoa he was greeted by tens of thousands of well-wishers. Take it from someone who was there, the turnout for the King was overwhelming. Next week I travel to Cape Town with the Prince of Wales as he undertakes engagements around his Earthshot Prize awards, a trip that is likely to be a very different kettle of fish.

Meghan Markle's Suits co-star Patrick J Adams shares previously unseen photo of the

Adams, who played Mike Ross, posted behind-the-scenes photos of the Suits cast on Instagram on Tuesday, while promoting the latest episode of his podcast with actress Sarah Gafferty. In his post, Adams, 43, included pictures of Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter, crew members on the sets of Suits, and Meghan, who played his on-screen love interest and paralegal Rachel, on the show.

A royal streaming war: Disney+ picks up Prince William's homelessness documentary - while

Disney+ has picked up Prince William's two-part documentary series on homelessness, which will air first on ITV later this week. This streaming decision is a notable departure from that of the Prince of Wales' brother Prince Harry , who signed a five-year, £80million deal with Netflix in 2020. 'Prince William: We Can End Homelessness' will air on ITV1 and ITVX on Wednesday, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the first year of Prince William and The Royal Foundation's Homewards programme. The two-part series, directed by BAFTA award winner Leo Burley, will then premiere on Disney+ on November 1.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Is King Charles' medical team concerned amid indications he could be

I hear there's concern among the King's medical team after an anonymous palace briefing that he will be returning to a full programme of overseas tours in 2025. Having skipped his cancer treatment regime to make the latest tour - and with no one certain how his body has coped - it was planned that he would take time off on his return, allowing him to recover and for doctors to carry out a full assessment of his wellbeing.

Shocking nickname 'Mohamed Al-Fayed gave Prince Philip after the crash that killed his son

Al Fayed's former security chief Andre Steele also claimed that the disgraced former owner of Harrods blamed 'dark forces' for the 1997 crash which claimed the lives of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed. Mr Steele, who guarded Al Fayed from 2004 to 2008 said that Al Fayed believed that Diana and Dodi had been 'betrayed and ultimately killed by the royals.' This is despite an inquest finding the pair were unlawfully killed in the Paris crash in part due to the 'gross negligence' of their driver who had been drinking.

Secrets of Prince William's 'rugged rebrand': How future King went from balding middle

When Prince William revealed his new beard in August, it sparked a wave of fan reactions, with many praising his fresh look and encouraging him to stick with it. These comments may have influenced William's decision to maintain his updated look. 'The positive response has given him a little bit of confidence to be more contemporary with his style,' says celebrity stylist Martine Alexander.

Young Prince William beams alongside his mother Princess Diana in never-before-seen

A young Prince William has been pictured beaming alongside his mother Princess Diana in never-before-seen pictures from a visit to The Passage in Westminster, 1993.  The images of the Prince of Wales, now 42, have been released ahead of his new ITV documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, which airs next week. William, then aged 11, can be seen giving out Christmas presents (left), playing a game of chess (inset) and listening intently (right) as his mother speaks to those at the shelter.

The Prince of Wales has revealed how he introduced the subject to Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, on the 'school run'.

Former TV presenter Gail Porter has praised Prince William for his support as the unlikely duo tackle the nation's homelessness crisis together.

It was where the late Queen first met a dashing young naval cadet called Philip Mountbatten, and where the current King and the next one underwent military training.

Fans for the memories! King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy fond and colourful - if

The King and Queen bid a fond farewell to Samoa this morning in a colourful traditional ceremony. And the king was conferred with yet another honorary title - To'aiga-o-Tumua of the village of Siumu. Charles and Camilla were offered garlands as they arrived in torrential rain.The couple, holding umbrellas, made their way up a sodden red carpet to a stage which had been covered in woven mats and garlanded with flowers.

Exposed: How the Aussie senator who heckled the King was banned from a strip club after

Maxine's Gentlemen's Club is a large but somewhat dingy 'erotic lounge' on the main road through Brunswick, a traditionally working-class area of Melbourne that is in the process of being gentrified by the city's burgeoning hipster community. Outside the venue, oddly situated a few doors from the local mosque, a sign advertises weekend 'lunches and dinners' along with a 'male revue' troupe called Toyboys who appear alongside more traditional female hostesses on Saturday nights. Inside, you'll find booths filled with red velvet chairs, a stage adorned with metal poles, plus notices informing patrons of the house's 'lap dance rules', the most printable of which stipulate 'no open mouth contact' and explain that 'touching is permitted in dances over $80 only'.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Mike Tindall tackles Boris Johnson to beat him in book charts

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: The former England rugby captain hopes to knock Boris's book from the top of the best-sellers list with the tome he has written with Alex Payne and James Haskell , the co-presenters of his sports podcast. Theirs is called The Good, The Bad & The Rugby Unleashed, and Tindall took to social media to make comparisons with the former prime minister's Unleashed. In an amusing post, Zara Tindall 's husband first pointed out that they both use the word in the title, and said that Boris's book is written by a 'controversial blond author' while his has a 'controversial blond co-author'. This is thought to be a reference to his fellow former England player Haskell, who hit the headlines last year when he separated from his wife, Chloe Madeley , daughter of television presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.

Mike Tindall reveals touching story behind last photo of Prince Philip and daughter Mia

The former England rugby star (inset), 46, posted a photograph of Philip enjoying a light lunch with his eldest child on the Balmoral estate following the Duke of Edinburgh's death in 2021. The heartwarming image (main), which was taken by the Princess of Wales, shows his wife's grandfather - who passed away at the age of 99 - deep in conversation with Mia as they sat on a wooden bench outside of a log cabin. In his new book The Good, the Bad & the Rugby - Unleashed, written with his podcast co-hosts James Haskell and Alex Payne, Mike revealed how the image perfectly encapsulated the Royal Family's annual getaways to Scotland.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands wows in a matching scarlet coat and dress as she packs her

The Dutch queen greeted onlookers warmly during a visit to a not-for-profit organisation in Hoofddorp in the province of North Holland. The 53-year-old royal accessorised her all-red ensemble, comprising a sleeveless, knee-length dress and an elegant coat, with a pair of suede beige heels and a clutch bag. Máxima, who campaigns for financial literacy and inclusion, attended a workshop hosted by the Stronger Together programme against poverty on Wednesday.

Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer makes rare personal statement about the royal

Princess Diana 's niece, 33, attended the Centrepoint Awards at the British Museum last Wednesday to pay homage to her late aunt's campaign work. Centrepoint is a charity that provides accommodation and support to homeless young people from the ages 16 to 25. The organisation's patron, the Prince of Wales, was also at the event alongside members of his cousins. Lady Kitty said that William's passion and commitment to the cause 'inspires' her deeply, in a rare personal tribute.

Queen Mary of Denmark delights fans in power outfit on the second day of royal visit to

The royal, 52, wore a striking pair of burnt orange tailored trousers and a burgundy blazer to visit the Schleswig-Holstein state government building today in Kiel. With her brown tresses down in a wavy blow-dry, the Queen greeted an overjoyed crowd of royal fans waving Danish flags. The mother-of-four accepted a bouquet of German chamomile, thistles, rose hip and red berries that perfectly complimented her £175 floral blouse from luxury British clothing brand ME+EM.

A warm royal reception, sincere thanks and then... profanities screamed by Lidia Thorpe:

Charles had just sat down after offering his most sincerest of thanks for the warmth of the welcome he has received in the country which now calls him King, writes REBECCA ENGLISH. Even Prime Minister Anthony Albanese - a life-long republican who set up a now defunct ministry to bring about separation from Crown - had taken to the stage to describe attending his coronation as 'one of the honours of my life'. Suddenly the cordial bonhomie of the Great Hall at Australian Parliament House was riven with the profanities of infamous indigenous rights campaigner and senator, Lidia Thorpe, live on television. Security officials acted quickly to remove her within just feet of the media, but the shock was palpable as guests struggled at first to work out what on earth was happening. However as word quickly spread, members of the public and Australian colleagues began to roll their eyes.

Ghosts of the past for King Charles and Queen Camilla as they sign Bible on Australia tour

The royal couple are on a six-day tour of Australia, their first since the King ascended to the throne, and as part of their duties, were asked to sign the country's first Bible and book of common prayer. Every member of the Royal Family has signed the Bible, which belonged to Rev Richard Johnson, the first Christian Minister in Australia, on previous royal visits. The late Queen Elizabeth signed it in 1954 during the first visit of a reigning monarch to these shores, with the Archbishop saying the Bible 'represents a significant history of this church and nation'. With his own fountain pen, the King signed the Bible on a page beneath the signature of the late Princess of Wales from their 1983 visit The King alluded to his inevitable jet-lag as he signed, joking: 'What day is it again?' and chuckling.

Adorable moment Prince William pets a very excited dog during his visit to Cornwall

Prince William made a new four-legged friend visited Duchy College Stoke Climsland in Callington, Cornwall, today. The royal beamed as an excited pup called Ripper jumped and pawed at him, clearly excited to receive attention from the future King. The heir to the throne was walking by the animal management department when a dog on a leash enthusiastically sprung into action as William walked past.

Marius Borg Høiby denies assaulting two of his ex-girlfriends - and claims HE was a victim

Marius Borg Høiby (inset) - the Crown Prince of Norway's troubled step-son - has denied criminal liability for abuse in close relationships against two women - Nora Haukland (left, with Marius) and Juliane Snekkestad (right, with Marius); and claims he himself has been a victim. Crown Princess Mette-Maritt's son from a previous relationship, often referred to as the 'black sheep' of the royal family , has now been questioned in eight police interviews, his defence lawyer Øyvind Bratlien told TV2 .

King Charles beams as he is presented with a special hand-knitted cake to mark 10 years of

In newly released images, Charles, 75, was smiling ear-to-ear when the two-tier, woollen cake, complete with colourful, crafted decorations and knitted candles and piping, was presented to him in Ayrshire, Scotland. The King's Foundation set up Future Textiles in 2014 after being inspired by Charles to address the skills gap in the UK textiles industry through education and training. A decade later, and more than 7,000 people have benefited from its courses, with projects run in collaboration with high-profile brands and firms such as Chanel and Net-a-Porter. Members of Knitwise, sessions run by Future Textiles to develop locally based high-skilled hand-knitters, presented the King with the unique celebratory cake at the charity's annual graduation event at its Dumfries House headquarters.

REVEALED: Sarah Ferguson's shock omission from a royal wedding - and the 64 other surprise

After being diagnosed with cancer twice in 12 months, Sarah Ferguson has experienced a lot in her 65 years. Known as 'Fergie', she recently wrote in The Sun how she felt her breast cancer was a 'death sentence,' before discovering she had malignant melanoma last year.  She said her 'treatment has been successful' but has been told she 'shouldn't use the phrase cancer free.'

Awkward moment Princess Leonor of Spain is ignored several times as guests shake her

This is the awkward moment Princess Leonor of Spain appeared to be ignored by several dignitaries during a reception for the National Day of Spain on Saturday. The Spanish royal, 18, who is the heir to the throne, looked elegant in her military garb as she attended the ceremony in Madrid. But while aides enthusiastically shook the hands of her parents, Queen Letizia and King Felipe, their eldest daughter appeared to be slighted.

King Charles' popularity rises in Australia as one in four people say they have a more

King Charles (pictured) is King of Australia and the country's head of state. In a poll in yesterday's Daily ­Telegraph in Sydney, one in four respondents had a more favourable view of King Charles now than they did before he was crowned, with just 5 per cent less positive. Just one in three thought ­Australia should become a republic - well down on the 39.4 per cent who voted that way at the ­country's ­referendum in 1999. It comes as it was revealed that the monarch will pause his cancer treatment during his trip to Australia.

Princess Anne's secret sex bomb phase! How the royal experimented with Barbarella style in

Voluminous waves and large curls that framed her face was the hairstyle Princess Anne wore in 1971 during a visit to Tehran. The style echoed Jane Fonda's hairdo in Barbarella - a science-fiction comedy that was released just a few years before. Anne, who was 21 years old at the time, styled her hair combed back at the front with bouffant curls.

Why Hollywood insiders say Meghan wore this 'revenge dress' to hit back at US critics

She famously idolised Diana when she was growing up, so perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that when the moment came for Meghan to relaunch herself last week, she seemingly turned to her late mother-in-law's playbook, and chose a dress that spoke a thousand words. Namely, a flesh-flashing red number, with a distinctly unregal thigh-high split. After a stream of disobliging headlines - Meghan was recently accused of being a martinet of a boss who 'reduced grown men to tears', as well as enduring the status of her marriage to Harry being questioned in several, varying US publications - Meghan has apparently decided to hit back against the haters.

Meghan Markle steps out without Prince Harry for second time in week as she tells teenage

Meghan Markle stepped out for the second time in a week without Prince Harry to surprise a group of children and teenagers for an afternoon of games and crafts. The Duchess of Sussex , 43, visited Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara on October 2 to help with a new digital-wellness programme called Social Media U that focused on 'socialising without screens'. At the event Meghan told the tweens how she was 'one of the most bullied people in the world', as they used emojis to describe how different online scenarios would impact them emotionally. Girls Inc. - an American non-profit organisation which encourages girls to be 'Strong, Smart, and Bold' - partnered up with #HalfTheStory - a non-profit dedicated to improving the next generation's relationship with technology - to launch the programme across the States.

Kate Middleton goes without her sapphire wedding ring as she sports 'eternity band' during

The Princess of Wales opted not to wear her sapphire wedding ring as she joined her husband for a surprise visit to meet the bereaved families of the Southport stabbing victims. Kate Middleton, 42, who made an appearance in her first joint official outing with Prince William since her course of chemotherapy cancer treatment ended in the summer, decided to go without her oval 12-carat Ceylon sapphire surrounded by a cluster of 14 solitaire diamonds set in white gold.

RICHARD EDEN: The humiliating detail of Meghan's red carpet appearance that shows just how

One of the most awkward and revealing episodes since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit royal duties in 2020 to 'find freedom' - and a fortune - came on a red carpet in Los Angeles almost a year ago. Unaccompanied by Prince Harry, Meghan couldn't have looked less regal as she walked down the carpet at the Power Of Women event and waited to be interviewed by a reporter for Variety magazine, like A.N.Other celebrity.

Princess Eugenie is chic as ever in neutral monochrome ensemble as she attends the Frieze

Princess Eugenie looked chic as ever in a neutral monochrome ensemble as she attended the Frieze Art Fair in London this evening. The royal, 34 - who recently revealed that she is going to be an aunt again, after her sister Beatrice announced her pregnancy last week - donned a beige satin skirt with a matching zip-up jacket. The trendy ensemble was teamed with a simple white shirt and black boots, accessorised with a leather handbag.

LIZ JONES: I've always backed Meghan. But the red dress pictures have led me to a

I tried, I really did. I'd invested so much in our relationship. Years! Yes, I'd overlooked countless red flags. I'm loyal, after all. She's a woman. Someone I saw as self-made, outspoken, a little broken, put upon, ridiculed and bullied by social and mainstream media. But now? I cannot overlook that red dress. It was Meghan's appearance on the red carpet at the Children's Hospital Gala in Los Angeles this weekend that finally caused the scales to fall from my eyes. Yes, I suddenly found myself cringing with second-hand embarrassment when I saw those pictures. And once you have that feeling, you can't go back.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: What did the Queen Mother keep in her handbag?

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Purchasing a copy of the late Queen's Launer handbag - £2,640 for the Traviata style at the Royal Collection shop - will not help solve the mystery of what HM kept in her ubiquitous accessory. But Admiral Lord West discloses what the Queen Mother kept in hers. Sitting next to her at dinner, a lady-in-waiting passed him the royal's purse after she had signalled her need of a handkerchief. Lord West opened the bag. 'It was completely empty,' he tells Radio 4.

Meghan Markle looked 'lost without Prince Harry' during solo appearance at LA children's

The Duchess of Sussex, who was at the event without her husband, revealed she was 'happy to be there to support' LA Children's Hospital at the gala yesterday evening. The 43-year-old, who stepped out in a scarlet Carolina Herrera gown she wore previously in 2021, looked effortlessly chic with some beachy waves. She was joined on the carpet by Kelly McKee Zajfen, the co-founder for the Alliance of Moms, an LA 'community of philanthropists who support pregnant and parenting teens in LA's foster care system.' The Duke and Duchess have made a series of separate plans, including Harry's solo trips to London and Lesotho in recent weeks. But according to Judi James , a body language expert, Meghan gave off a 'shy' and 'coy' vibe at the event when she was snapped solo at the event.

Meghan takes a leaf out of Kate's style book! Duchess of Sussex upcycles scarlet Carolina Herrera gown for children's hospital gala

Meghan Markle took a leaf from the Princess of Wales's book yesterday evening (pictured left) and upcycled a striking red Carolina Herrera dress to the LA Children's Hospital gala. The Duchess of Sussex , 43, previously donned the gown at a 2021 gala in New York City to celebrate the military on the eve of Veterans Day in the US and Armistice Day in Britain (pictured centre left). (The Princess of Wales wore her repurposed Alexander McQueen one-shouldered dress with black opera gloves to the Baftas last year (pictured right), she also wore the same dress to the awards in 2019 (pictured inset).

Last night, the Duchess of Sussex leaned into her boho California side as she looked effortlessly chic with some beachy waves at the LA Children's Hospital gala.

Prince Harry appeared at ten solo engagements in the space of 15 days without his wife as he embarked on a 'quasi-royal tour' across three countries, including New York, London and Lesotho.

The Duchess of Sussex, who was at the event without her husband, revealed she was 'happy to be there to support' LA Children's Hospital at the gala yesterday evening.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, was at the event in without her husband Prince Harry on Saturday, revealed she was 'happy to be there to support' LA Children's Hospital.

When the Duchess of Sussex took to the red carpet outside a charity event in LA yesterday evening, it wasn't Prince Harry 's hand she held, but her best friend Kelly McKee Zajfen's.

The monarch, 75, was behind the wheel as he drove his wife to the church in Scotland, near Balmoral.

An intriguing snippet from a new memoir by Kate's brother James, about the royal being introduced to his now wife, Alizee, for the first time dispels myth that Kate is 'formal' behind closed doors.

Sweet moment Prince Harry video calls Meghan, Archie and Lilibet seconds before taking to the stage during trip to New York

Wholesome footage has been released of Prince Harry (pictured) calling his wife and children before taking to the stage during a trip to New York. The Duke of Sussex made the call to Megan, Archie and Lilibet before he hit the stage at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit last month. Whilst chatting with his family, Harry panned the camera around the room, giving his children a mini virtual tour of the event space at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. Harry was at the event to discuss mental health and climate change with two young winners of a legacy award given in Princess Diana 's memory. He was joined on the stage by CEO of the Diana Award Dr. Tessy Ojo and the Diana Legacy Award winners - Chiara Riyanti Hutapea Zhang, 18, and 27-year-old Christina Williams.

Princess Diana and the famous politician lover who was caught in a VERY compromising

They finally separated in 1992 after a tumultuous marriage that saw both engage in adultery. While Prince Charles was ensconced with the future Queen Camilla (then Mrs Parker Bowles), Diana had several lovers. One who has never been named was a married politician who was 'famously' charming, according to royal expert Tom Quinn. He revealed in his 2021 book Scandals of the Royal Palaces that the politician, whose identity has never been revealed, was seen late at night in his boxer shorts by a member of Kensington Palace staff. According to a former member of staff, the lover had 'wandered off' without his trousers and then was unable to get back to Diana's room because a door had closed behind him. He was left 'red-faced' as a staff member said good morning to him, Quinn recounted. On other occasions, the lover would allegedly be forced to hide behind curtains or in Diana's en suite bathroom when staff entered her bedroom, because the Princess was 'embarrassed'.

'You've put osteoporosis on the map,' the Queen said. 'Can I just plead with you to keep

Since I was diagnosed with osteoporosis last autumn, my life has taken surprising turns. But I didn't expect it to lead to me - and my Mum - meeting the Queen in the Morning Room at Clarence House. I was invited because of my campaigning in this newspaper to raise awareness of the deadly bone disease, in particular to help people to receive an early diagnosis by making Fracture Liaison Services available throughout the country. At the reception, I was presented with a certificate of appreciation in the presence of Her Majesty. I felt a surge of pride standing by her and when she expressed 'huge thanks' for the work this paper has done. 'It really has put osteoporosis on the map,' she said. 'Can I just plead with you to keep going… it makes an enormous difference to a lot of people who would otherwise go undiagnosed.' By that point, I was buzzing.

Queen Elizabeth's 'anti-press secretary': How former Navy commander treated journalists

Richard Colville (left, and inset, taking Prince Charles to school in 1959) was first employed as press secretary to King George VI and dedicated more than 20 years to royal service. He treated the media 'with a mixture of intolerance, scorn and contempt,' Valentine Low wrote in his book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown. He was Queen Elizabeth II's first press secretary after her accession in 1952 and served her until his retirement in 1968. Martin Charteris, the Queen's assistant private secretary, referred to Colville as 'an anti-press secretary,' Robert Lacey told in his 2002 book, Royal: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. During the Queen's tour of Australia in 1954, Colville abrasively dealt with a royal bust-up that the press witnessed. Prince Philip was seen dashing outside as the Queen (seen right on the tour with Philip) angrily shouted after him. Filmmaker Loch Townsend was making a documentary on the trip and recalled how Colville told photographers to turn off their cameras and give him any film taken.

The hug that says 'I'm with you': Kate Middleton embraces young cancer-stricken

The subtle warning signs of deadly bone cancer said to have hit the late Queen, which

As part of his upcoming tell-all memoir 'Unleashed' Boris Johnson recalled his final meeting with the monarch, stating he had been aware of her condition for over a year. 'I had known for a year or more that she had a form of bone cancer, and her doctors were worried that at any time she could enter a sharp decline,' he writes . 'She seemed pale and more stooped, and she had dark ­bruising on her hands and wrists, probably from drips or injections.' However, despite her condition, the former PM recalled how sharp her mind remained in that final meeting.

He's Prince William to us, but at university the royal used a VERY ordinary fake name -
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