Prince Harry and Meghan warned they'll become a 'laughing stock'

Princess Kate's pioneering work in the early years received a key boost this morning as a project aimed at promoting infant wellbeing will benefit thousands more families in the UK.

On Friday, the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood - set up by Kate in June 2021 - announced an expansion of the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) trial to eight more NHS sites across the UK this year.

Health visitors use the tool, which uses indicators such as facial expressions and activity levels to understand how well babies are bonding with their parents during routine checks.

The centre funded the trial's first phase in 2023, which reported "overwhelmingly" positive results.

Royal Mint rejected plans to release a set of commemorative coins to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II's eight grandchildren, it has been reported.

Documents stating the rejection - which had been obtained through freedom of information laws - were revealed by the Sunday Mail. 

Committee members shared concerns over the plans, stating that - if they were to go ahead - it would likely be seen as contrived and potentially open to ridicule.

Royal commentators believe Prince Andrew is living an "isolated" life at the Royal Lodge, five years after he stepped back from royal duties.

Speaking in the documentary Prince Andrew: Where Did All The Money Go?, one commentator said: "He's rarely seen out and about at any kind of public event, he doesn't venture into London like he used to a few years ago."

Carole Malone, a journalist, broadcaster and Daily Express columnist, added: "His life is golf and horses and Sarah (Ferguson) and their kids (Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie), and thank God he has them because I think he'd have very little else."

According to PR expert Mark Borkowski, Andrew's sheltered life could be down to his lack of public opportunities.

King Charles has a favourite ingredient to add to his drinks, whether that is tea or coffee, according to his former butler.

The King has long been known to enjoy tea throughout the day but according to Grant Harrold, he "probably" had coffee from time to time too but not without a particular sweetener.

Mr Harrold, who worked as a butler for King Charles between 2004 until 2011, revealed that the monarch prefers to add a spoonful of honey to both his coffee and tea instead of sugar.

A young actor is set to inherit the late Princess Diana's childhood residence, Althorpe Estate in Northamptonshire, instead of Prince William or Prince Harry.

This grand estate, spanning over 13,000 acres, has been the ancestral seat of the Spencer family for more than five centuries, and this is why the home will go to their cousin Louis, son of Earl Spencer, Diana's brother.

Louis, 30, as Viscount Althorp - will inherit the estate despite having three older sisters, because of the system of primogeniture that exists in the aristocracy which means that titles are passed down to the oldest boy, not the firstborn child.

Prince William was reportedly banned from his local video rental store while still at university after he would not pay his late fines in time.

A former staffer at a video shop near their university claimed that the prince was a regular customer, but not always a good one.

Named only as Zoe, the ex-video shop assistant claimed William's favourite and most-rented film was romantic comedy Boat Trip, which was released in 2002.

She added that the royal would often browse the shop's aisles but was eventually banned because he returned DVDs late and did not pay his late fees.

The Princess of Wales is said to be considering a meeting with Prince Harry to mend his rift with Prince William, sources claim.

According to a source, who spoke to Closer magazine, Kate "sees it as a rare chance to meet up with Harry and feels like it would be a great step towards making peace".

They said: "One of Kate's top goals for 2025 is to find a way to mend fences between William and Harry so that is front and centre on her mind whenever there's talk about going to America."

Prince Harry received plenty of attention from Coronation viewers as they spotted him at the ceremony, with many finding the fact he was sat by Princess Anne - who was wearing a rather tall hat - hilarious.

In his book King Charles III: The Inside Story, royal author Robert Hardman claims Anne was never actually meant to sit in front of her nephew and instead sat there as she needed a speedy exit.

This was because she rode on horse back to the Palace after the ceremony as part of the procession.

Hardman said: "Not only do the Lord Chamberlain's Office not think like that, but the Princess Royal has only switched to that seat following her request for a speedy exit.”

King Charles III will seek to leave a stronger institution for Prince William by maximising efforts to make the Royal Family limber and "up to date", according to Charles Rae.

The royal photographer argued His Majesty is aware he has a comparatively shorter time on the throne than his mother and suggested he will leave his mark.

The King has long been tipped to cut down on the number of working members of the Royal Family to curb costs and make the institution more functional.

Prince Andrew's beloved Royal Lodge is "in a shocking state", according to reports.

According to the Daily Mail, the 64-year-old - who has lived at the Grade II listed home in Windsor since the early 2000s - is said to be taking it upon himself to maintain the 21-acre gardens.

Todd Longstaffe Gowan, the Historic Royal Palaces gardener, told the publication: "It is in a shocking state."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not responded to a scathing article published about them last week, with one source deeming this decision as "wise".

In an article, titled Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Big Business Ambitions, 5 Years After Their Royal Exit, Vanity Fair have made several new claims about the pair - including further bullying allegations against Meghan and that Harry would be happy with his wife to be the one to "make all of the money for the family".

An expert has revealed what they claim is the reason Prince Harry decided to settle his court case against News Group Newspapers (NGN) after previously saying he wouldn't.

The Duke of Sussex settled his cause against Rupert Murdoch's NGN on Wednesday alongside fellow claimant and former deputy leader of the Labour Party, Tom Watson.

Meghan Markle has been warned against "killing her brand" by avoiding one major move on Instagram.

The royal, who made a surprise to Instagram on New Year's Day, has been told to keep her account active- especially in the lead-up to the release of her new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face another huge blow as their Montecito mansion has suffered a £1million drop in value, it has been reported.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as senior working royals in 2020, have lived in Montecito since their move to the US just months after making the decision to quit royal life.

Meghan Markle loves this one pop hit and it’s a song loved by many.

Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) is reportedly a favourite of Meghan’s.

The former Suits star revealed to Lifestyle magazine (now Claur Magazine) back in 2017 that this Whitney classic is her go-to song whenever she is feeling happy, reports Hello Magazine.

Prince William took a train to Liverpool on Thursday for a series of royal engagements, where he gave a new insight into the lives of his three children.

While meeting local primary school children outside the Tiber Football Centre in Toxteth, the prince revealed one conversation he has with his own children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, after school each day.

The Duchess of Edinburgh is said to have held her 60th birthday party at her and Prince Edward's home, Bagshot Park - with some of her royal relatives in attendance.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were reportedly among the guests, with all the family invited to the private supper and celebrations to mark Sophie's special day.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly still insisted staff address them as "sir" and "ma’am" despite not being part of the Royal Family, according to a scathing article about the couple.

US magazine Vanity Fair published a lengthy cover article about the Sussexes, which delves into their lives five years since they decided to quit as working royals.

The Princess of Wales previously held down a waitressing role whilst studying at the University Of St Andrews.

Although she has had a few jobs prior to officially joining the Royal Family in 2011, including working as an accessories buyer at Jigsaw, she also held a little known role as a waitress whilst at university.

The Princess of Wales has been offered the chance to appear on the cover of magazine Vogue to showcase her major role as a "global fashion icon", it has been reported.

As reported by the Mail on Sunday, Anna Wintour - who is often described as the most powerful woman in the world of fashion - is said to have personally sent the offer to the royal.

Queen Elizabeth II was known across the globe for being the longest reigning monarch in the UK, reaching 70 years on the throne before her sad passing in 2022.

While many knew her for her dedication to service and public duty, others saw a different side to the late Queen, who behind-closed-doors was not too dissimilar to others.

The King reportedly loves this one breakfast, and it’s a healthy option that is loved by many Brits.

Museli is one of the King’s favourite breakfasts, reports The Sun.

A former royal chef, Mervyn Wycherley, who worked at the palace for 33 years revealed what the royals enjoy for breakfast.

Meghan Markle has been encouraged to pause posting on Instagram as, if she were to post, she would be "undermining the delay she asked for as a result of the LA fires", according to a PR expert.

The 43-year-old has been urged to taking a break from posting on Instagram, just three weeks after surprising fans with her return to the social media platform on New Year's Day.

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