PRINCE Charles and Camilla were "absolutely thrilled" during their meeting meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they returned to the UK, a royal source says.
The heir and wife Camilla are said to have been "very emotional" as they got to spend time with Harry, Meghan and their children during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
A senior royal source, at the briefing of Clarence House's annual review, said it had been "wonderful" to have the Sussexes back in the UK at the start of June.
"It was fantastic to see them. It was wonderful to have them back in Britain," the source said.
"The prince and the duchess were absolutely thrilled to see them.
"The prince, of course, hasn't seen his grandson Archie for a bit of time and so it was very, very, very special to have some time with him.
"He hadn't met Lili, his granddaughter, and so to meet her was very emotional, a very, very wonderful thing."
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- Louis Allwood
Prince Charles had ‘very emotional’ meeting with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Prince Charles had a "very emotional" meeting with his grandchildren Lilibet and Archie when the Sussexes returned to the UK, a royal source says.
The heir and wife Camilla are said to have been "absolutely thrilled" to spend time with Harry, Meghan and their children during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The family kept a low profile during their return and enjoyed a private party at Frogmore Cottage for Lilibet's first birthday.
Harry, who quit as a senior working royal in 2020, has previously had a troubled relationship with Charles.
In his Oprah interview last year, he said his father had stopped taking his calls at one stage and even cut him off financially.
But a senior royal source, at the briefing of Clarence House's annual review, said it had been "wonderful" to have the Sussexes back in the UK at the start of June.
- Louis Allwood
Meghan Markle calls on US citizens to vote
Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs Wade, Meghan has been very vocal in standing up for women and their right to an abortion.
Ahead of the mid term elections, Meghan tells fellow Americans “We have to vote, every time,” reportedly.
She told Vogue: “This is have a very real impact on women’s bodies and lives starting now.”
- Louis Allwood
Meghan Markle praised for speaking out against new abortion laws
Many women’s lives are on the line after Roe vs Wade was overturned in the US recently.
But the Duchess of Sussex was praised for opening up and defending the women’s right to healthcare.
Taking to Twitter, one fan said: “I’m so proud of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. She’s an example of being unafraid of using your voice and platform to advocate especially on issues important to women and children.”
- Lauren Lomas
Prince Charles won't accept any more big cash donations to charities
It has been reported he will not be taking further huge amounts of money for his charities.
Reportedly Prince Charles will no longer take big cash sums for his charities.
The Guardian has reported that a source has said he "operates on advice" and that the incident where he accepted millions of pounds from a Sheikh "will not happen again."
- Lauren Lomas
The Royal Family share pictures of the Queen's trip to Scotland
This week the Queen has been very busy touring Scotland for Holyrood week.
The Countess of Wessex also participated in the tour, visiting Capability Scotland.
The Tweet readL "For the last 75 years, @CapabilityScot has been providing care, support, and education for disabled children and adults across Scotland.
"At the charity’s Edinburgh site today, The Countess of Wessex joined them for some cake and fun as they celebrated this special anniversary."
- Lauren Lomas
Princess Diana would have been 'mortified' at Prince William and Harry's rift
Royal author Andrew Morton claimed she would be so disappointed that her sons are no longer close.
The author spoke to podcast Pod Save The Queen, and made the claim that she would be so "mortified" over their "emotional tangle".
He said she hoped Harry would support William when he becomes King, as it is a "lonely job" and she would find it "difficult" that they aren't speaking publicly.
- Lauren Lomas
Royal cheesemakers risk removal of special coat of arms
Davidstow cheddar has been slammed because it's producer dumped black sludge into a local river.
Dairy Crest could reportedly have it's warrant removed after it was slapped with a whopping £1.5 million fine.
The pollution was dumped into the River Inny in Cornwall.
- Lauren Lomas
Prince William and Kate pay tribute to the late Deborah James
Deborah passed away at just 40 years old, due to bowel cancer.
She dedicated her dying years to raising awareness and money for cancer charities.
Prince William and Kate said they were "so sad" to hear about her passing.
They wrote: "Our thoughts are with her children, her family and her loved ones."
- Lauren Lomas
Prince Andrew all smiles during horse ride
He was seen departing his Royal Lodge home, and driving towards Windsor.
The Prince was snapped smiling as he goes for a leisurely horseback ride.
He went for a ride through the Windsor Estate.
This comes after Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking.
Prince Andrew drives from his Royal Lodge Home and rides out with grooms on the Windsor EstateCredit: Doug Seeburg
- Lauren Lomas
The Queen snapped with Nicola Sturgeon for Holyrood week
Her Majesty Elizabeth II made the traditional trip to Edinburgh for the occasion.
Nicola visited the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
The two were pictured shaking hands for the photo moment.
The Queen and other Royals will visit various different parts of Scotland and the people who live there.
Queen Elizabeth II receives First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon during an audience at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in EdinburghCredit: PA - Lauren Lomas
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hire Oscar-nominated director for Netflix show
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly hired an Oscar-nominated director to work on their Netflix show.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have called in mega-lead Liz Garbus after working on the hotly anticipated docu-series for over a year.
PageSix reports Garbus joined the couple for their trip in New York last September, where Harry was spotted with a microphone tucked into his clothing.
The three-day trip included a stay at a luxury apartment at United Nations Plaza as well as a red carpet gala honouring veterans aboard the USS Intrepid in Manhattan.
There was also a lunch at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.
Garbus, who was an executive producer on the Britney vs Spears documentary, was reportedly seen with colleagues smuggling camera equipment under coats and bags out of the UN digs while setting up and filming the Sussexes.
- Lauren Lomas
Princess Beatrice has a ball at Glastonbury festival
The Princess kept a low profile alongside her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
They attended this year's festival and enjoyed the incredible line up of artists.
Those performing at the festival included: Billie Eilish, Diana Ross, Kendrick Lamar and Paul McCartney.
Beatrice wore a simple denim dress with white trainers and oversized sunglasses.
- Lauren Lomas
Princess Anne and Meghan Markle share striking similarity
A body language expert has opened up about the likeness between their personality traits.
Judi James, body language expert, has made a surprising comparison between the Princess Royal and Meghan Markle.
Speaking to the Express, she said: "We saw very few instances of the two women together when Harry and Meghan were in the UK.
"But when they were their facial expressions suggest good humour on Anne's part."
She added: "It looked like early-days friendship in terms of their body language, but they did appear to share a sense of humour."
- Lauren Lomas
Prince William accused photographer of 'stalking' his children
The Duke of Cambridge fumes in the viral video, telling the pap off for following his family.
A three minute video shows him telling the photographer not to snap his children.
He tells the guy to stop "stalking around" his family.
The video was taken in 2021 but has only just surfaced.
- Lauren Lomas
Prince Andrew could be next on FBI list, he should be 'concerned'
Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted for 20 years for sex trafficking.
Following her sentencing, Brad Edwards to bagged Virginia Giuffre £12 million in settlement fees from Andrew, urged the FBI to investigate the Prince.
The attorney told The Mirror: "Obviously, Andrew is one of the targets they will be looking into.
"He should definitely be concerned about it."
- Lauren Lomas
The Queen made a surprise visit to Edinburgh yesterday
Fans were stunned to see the Queen's unexpected public appearance.
As Scotland has teetered on the edge of independence over the last few years, the Queen makes special effort to visit Edinburgh.
Her Majesty met the members of the armed forces as part of Holyrood week.
- Lauren Lomas
Prince Charles charities looked into for unusual cash donations
It is thought that the money he received in 2014 came from the James Bond film franchise.
The money is thought to have been passed to a fund from a former intelligence staff member.
The Sunday Times reported that Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim handed Prince Charles a suitcase with £2.5 million inside.
- Lauren Lomas
Prince William's spat with photographer and YouTube
The Royals are rowing with Google's YouTube after a video surfaced of Prince William arguing with a photographer.
The footage showed the Prince having heated words with the photographer who was snapping him on a bike ride in Sandringham.
Kensington Palace says the video breaches his privacy.
However the video has already been viewed by thousands of people.
- Joseph Gamp
Is Prince Charles’ behaviour fit for a future king?
This is a comment piece by Trevor Kavanagh
PICTURE the scene around 2015. The high-minded Prince of Wales totes a pale-blue Fortnum & Mason carrier bag emblazoned with his royal crest and stuffed with wads of crisp, purple 500-euro notes known as “bin Ladens”.
It is one of a series of gifts totalling three million euros which comes with the blessing of billionaire Sheik Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, ex-PM of human rights-abusing Qatar, who admits his country “maybe” financed terrorist group Al Qaeda.
Our illustrious bagman, heir to the throne, swiftly hands the cash to a flunky as part of a donation to his Prince of Wales’ Charitable Fund and it is processed smoothly through the Queen’s bank, Coutts.
The EU stopped printing those 500-euro notes in 2019 because organised gangs and terrorists were using the large- denomination currency for criminal money laundering and bribery. Criminals could cram a fortune into hand luggage without attracting attention from the cops.
No, this is not the plot of a Jack Higgins thriller.
But it is serious enough for the Charity Commission watchdog to consider launching an inquiry.
It is important to stress there is no suggestion of law-breaking by anyone involved or that anything was offered in return for the three million euros.
But the transaction, revealed by our sister paper The Sunday Times, raises concerns over the judgment of our future king, his contact with reality and his donations from shadowy foreign sources.
Read more here
- Joseph Gamp
Here we go again? Meg and Harry spotted at Oprah’s £81 million mansion
Harry and Meghan have sparked fear amongst royals fans that they could be preparing for another BOMBSHELL interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The couple were spotted entering the star’s £81 million mansion this weekend.
They were seen driving into the massive house, with Meghan in the back, next to a baby seat and Harry sitting upfront next to who many believe to be Janina Gavankar.
Could this mean another interview is on the way?
- Joseph Gamp
Could there be another return on the cards?
Her Majesty the Queen is set to host a joint birthday party, later this summer, for Prince William and Kate Middleton.
This has sparked the discussion as to whether or not Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would make an appearance.
Speaking on a latest episode on his YouTube channel, royal expert Neil Sean claimed: claimed: “It does appear that there’s a bit of, shall we say friction, between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to a very good source, and as ever we say allegedly because he would be keen to return for his brother’s 40th birthday.
“He, of course, knows about royal duty and how things would look if he doesn’t return, it’s as simple as that.”
He added: “[But] according to the good source, Meghan Markle is not keen at all, to go back into a room, you know some may say a hornet’s nest which she did her own stirring, to spend an evening, afternoon, day whatever, that might be celebrating someone that clearly has got issues with her, and likewise, visa versa.”
- Joseph Gamp
Netflix question Sussex deal as they learn the pair were booed by Brits
Netflix were reportedly shocked to hear that Harry and Meghan were booed by Brits upon their return to the country.
Royal commentator, Neil Sean said on his YouTube channel: “As members of the Royal Family, you are used to being warmly welcomed at events, and any protests or unwelcome reactions are controlled by the police.
“When they got back to the States, they worried about your perception, especially to company bosses at Netflix, Spotify, and Penguin Random House, and they have to explain exactly where those boos came from.”
This comes as the couple set about making a $100 million docuseries set to air on Netflix.
- Joseph Gamp
Inside Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘close’ friendship with Prince Andrew
Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew shared a “close bond” and may have even dated, an author who wrote a biography of the sex predator has claimed.
Nigel Cawthorne – who wrote Ghislaine Maxwell: The Fall of America’s Most Notorious Socialite – said rumours had been mounting for years around the nature of the pair’s relationship.
But their long-standing friendship became the biggest royal scandal in decades when Andrew was accused of having sex with 17-year-old Virginia Giuffre – something he strongly denies.
It is alleged his old friend Ghislaine trafficked the teen – who was a sex slave for paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – to him at her townhouse in London after a night out at Tramp.
The infamous photo of Andrew with his hand around Virginia’s waist as Ghislaine beams in the background shone a new light of scrutiny on their decades long friendship.
“There’s always gossip about a man and a woman who are seen frequently in each other’s company,” Cawthorne told The Sun Online.
“They’d been together for an awful long time and it appears she [did] the same favour for Prince Andrew that she did for Jeffrey Epstein,” said Cawthorne – who most recently wrote a biography of Virginia Giuffre.
“In other words, trafficking a young woman to him.”
He said Ghislaine and Andrew had met at university and immediately hit it off and were often seen in each other’s company at public outings.
“It certainly went on for a very long time. They did seem very close,” Cawthorne said.
- Joseph Gamp
The Queen left Harry and Meghan ‘humiliated’ during Jubilee visit
Reports have emerged that Harry and Meghan were left red faced after Her Majesty REFUSED to let them film footage of her meeting with Lilibet.
The Queen met with the young Lilibet for a brief time, but refused to let cameras film the exchange or even take photo.
As per the Express, a source reportedly told the National Enquirer: “They were totally humiliated.
“The worst blow was Her Majesty saying ‘no chance’ to photos of her first-ever meeting with her namesake, Lilibet.
“Those shots would have been perfect for the show they’re filming as part of their $100 million Netflix deal. Netflix bosses must be very unhappy!
“[They] got the comeuppance they so richly deserve for the hurt they’ve caused the family!”
- Joseph Gamp
Qatari cash secretly given to Charles will be investigated by Charity Watchdog.
The money, totalling around £2.5 million, was reportedly handed to the Prince in bags full of cash during one of his visits to the controversial country.
The money came directly from the infamous Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.
Clarence House insists all correct processes were followed over the donations from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, known as HBJ.
However, the Charity Commission may choose to interview fund trustees.
It comes as another of Charles’s charities, the Prince’s Foundation, is being probed by police amid a cash-for-honours scandal.
A Charity Commission spokeswoman said: “We are aware of reports about donations received by The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund. We will review the information to determine whether there is any role for the commission in this matter.”
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