Royal family news: Prince Harry ‘eyes return to UK duties’ as Kate and William prepare for September milestone

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2 Sep 2024 • 7:07 PM MYT
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Prince Harry has sought advice from his former British aides about plotting a return from the US that could involve a partial reinstatement to the royal fold, sources have revealed.

In what has been described as the initial stage in a strategy to “rehabilitate” him, The Mail on Sunday reported the Duke of Sussex has been seeking help from advisers he had when he was a working royal amid increasing alleged issues with American-based PR firms.

A key aim of the claimed move would be for Harry to repair his relationship with his father – although the sources stressed he and his wife Meghan Markle are not looking to make a permanent return to the UK.

It comes as the Prince and Princess of Wales prepare their children to return to school after enjoying their summer break at Balmoral.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are all pupils at Lambrook School in Bracknell and will return for the Michaelmas term on Wednesday (4 September).

As George, 11, approaches the end of his time at prep school, it is understood that he may follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Eton College when he turns 13, as opposed to his mother’s preferred choice of Marlborough College, an insider claimed to the MailOnline.

Key Points

  • Harry ‘asks ex-aides about returning from US’
  • King hosts Prime Minister and his wife at Balmoral for the weekend
  • Harry and William attend uncle’s memorial – but sit apart and ‘don’t speak to each other’

Wool from King Charles’s sheep used in new fashion collection

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Emma Guinness

Wool from the sheep owned by King Charles in Scotland has been used for new clothes inspired by none other than Queen Victoria’s watercolours.

The collection consists of 13 pieces created with wool from sheep who live at the King’s Foundation HQ in Dumfries, Scotland.

A portion of the sale of the clothes, designed by graduate fashion students, will be donated to the foundation’s charitable work.

Jacqueline Farrell, education director at the King’s Foundation, said: “Inspired by the natural world, this year’s artisans have worked tirelessly to develop and hand-craft a unique capsule collection that will stand the test of time.”

She added: “Everything we do here at the King’s Foundation is inspired by His Majesty King Charles III’s vision of harmony, promoting traditional skills and providing holistic, collaborative training for the fashion and textiles professionals of tomorrow.”

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Prince Harry ‘feels overshadowed’ by Meghan Markle after Colombia tour

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Emma Guinness

The Duke of Sussex “feels overshadowed” by Meghan Markle after the couple’s recent faux-royal tour of Colombia.

An insider has now claimed that Harry is attempting to “reconnect” with friends in the UK and longs for aspects of his old life as a working royal.

“Harry is feeling more and more isolated in California, which is why he has been reconnecting with old friends back home,” the source told The Sun.

“The Colombia trip also really highlighted how Meghan is comfortable stepping into the spotlight, while Harry cuts a very sulky, unhappy figure in the background.

“He wants to carve out a way back into royal life back in the UK and is seeking counsel from old friends and associates.”

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William and Harry both attended uncle’s funeral in Norfolk, reports say

07:30

Barney Davis

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex both attended the funeral of their mother’s brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes, it has been reported.

Harry flew from the US to join William at the service at St Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, on Thursday, The Sun said.

The newspaper said that the brothers made a discreet appearance and sat apart at the back of the church.

A local resident was quoted by The Sun saying William and Harry kept their distance and did not speak to each other.

Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, moved to the US in 2020 after they stepped down from royal duties.

The princes did not meet when Harry spent time with the King at Clarence House after news of his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Harry published his memoir Spare last year, in which he accused William of pushing him into a dog bowl in a row over Meghan. It was also claimed William teased Harry about his panic attacks.

Further tensions between the royal brothers can be traced back to the early period of Harry’s relationship with Meghan, when his then fiancee had a falling-out with the Princess of Wales in the run-up to their wedding.

Lord Robert, Queen Elizabeth II’s former private secretary, died earlier this month aged 82. He was married to Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Six in ten Britons have positive view of the King, but William and Kate remain Britain’s favourite royals

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Barney Davis

The royal family can take some comfort in the knowledge that their popularity with the British public remains solid, with King Charles still popular two years after acceding to the throne.

According to a YouGov poll six in ten Britons (63%) have a favourable opinion of Charles III, against only three in ten (29%) who hold a negative view of the reigning monarch. This gives the King an overall net favourability rating of +34, something many politicians would be deeply envious of.

More popular are heir apparent Prince William and his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales. They are Britain’s favourite royals, with three-quarters of Britons (74-75%) having a favourable view of the couple, and disliking the two a minority view (13-16%).

Sir Keir’s weekend with King Charles

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Barney Davis

Sir Keir Starmer has been staying with King Charles at Balmoral this weekend, enjoying his first official stay at the royal residence as prime minister.

King Charles III is hosting Sir Keir and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer, in line with a long-held tradition that UK prime ministers visit the monarch at the Scottish castle for a few days towards the end of summer.

Little detail about Sir Keir’s visit to Balmoral has been shared by either No 10 or the Royal Family.

The trips tend to take place shortly before MPs return from their summer recess - with this year’s recess due to end on Monday.

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King Charles pays tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia

03:30

Barney Davis

King Charles has released a statement offering his condolences to the people of Aotearoa after the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia.

Buckingham Palace released the following statement: ”My wife and I were profoundly saddened to learn of the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.

“I had the greatest pleasure of knowing Kiingi Tuheitia for decades. He was deeply committed to forging a strong future for Māori and Aotearoa New Zealand founded upon culture, traditions and healing, which he carried out with wisdom and compassion.

“I remember with immense fondness meeting Kiingi Tuheitia many times, including when Her Majesty and I were hosted so warmly and graciously at the Tuurangawaewae Marae in 2015, and then again during our meeting at Buckingham Palace last year. His death is a particular shock in view of the fact that I had only very recently spoken to Kiingi on the telephone at the beginning of August.

“Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne. (A mighty Totora tree has fallen.)

“My wife and I extend our deepest condolences to Kiingi Tuheitia’s whaanau and friends and all those who will mourn his loss. Our special thoughts and prayers will be with you at this most difficult and heartbreaking of times.”

It was signed ‘Charles R’.

Kiingi Tuheitia was elected to the Māori throne on 21 August 2006 and held several important roles, including patron of Te Matatini, the largest Māori cultural festival. He also represented the Māori people at King Charles III’s May 2023 coronation.

Following tradition, the next Māori monarch will be chosen with an election.

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XR activist suggests King would be at Windsor camp if he wasn’t monarch

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Barney Davis

One of the Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists who have set up a camp in Windsor has said she thought the King would “probably be here” and “up for doing some camping” if he was not the head of state.

Tents, stages and speakers were set up in Windsor Home Park on Friday morning ahead of an “action-packed” weekend of activities.

Activist Marijn van de Geer, 41, said of Charles: “I reckon if he wasn’t the King he’d probably be here. I think he’d probably be quite good at giving some talks and trainings. He’s quite an outdoorsy person, he’d probably be up for doing some camping, it’s a shame he’s the King because he obviously can’t be here.

“As an individual he has spoken out a lot about the environment. He was well ahead of his days at the time when he was talking about it and everyone was laughing at him.

“This is 100 per cent not an attack at the King. Extinction Rebellion UK does not have any plans to storm Windsor Castle, any hotels, nor cause public disruption.”

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Schoolboy tries on prize-winning cardboard crown in front of the King

Monday 2 September 2024 00:30

Barney Davis

A schoolboy donned his prize-winning cardboard crown in front of the King as the monarch visited a flower show.

The King laughed as Oliver Keith tried on the homemade creation of silver cardboard, purple tissue paper and golden tinsel at the Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen’s 200th anniversary show in the city’s Duthie Park.

He questioned the eight-year-old on the fit and how long it took him to make the third-prize winning entry before asking him if he would like to try it on.

Laura Paterson reports:

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Recap: William revealed Kate romance during classic British drinking game

Sunday 1 September 2024 23:30

Barney Davis

Prince William’s ex-girlfriend “unwittingly” revealed his relationship with Kate Middleton during a fateful game of Never Have I Ever with friends, a new biography has revealed.

The now heir to the throne, 42, met his future wife while studying at St Andrew’s University in Scotland and the pair started out as friends.

However, over time, romance blossomed and it was initially “shrouded in secrecy” because of William’s position within the royal family.

My colleague Emma Guinness reports:

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Harry and Meghan ‘keen’ to do more faux-royal tours

Sunday 1 September 2024 22:30

Barney Davis

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly “keen” to do more unofficial tours after successfully visiting Nigeria and Colombia this year.

Though carried out in their capacity as private citizens, the visits have many of the hallmarks of official royal tours and have been used to promote several charitable causes.

A source told OK! magazine: “Both Meghan and Harry are keen to do more of these tours as that’s what they love doing and what they enjoyed most about royal life.”

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Prince Harry’s ‘telling’ decision to not alter Spare

Sunday 1 September 2024 21:30

Barney Davis

A royal expert has speculated that Prince Harry’s decision not to add any new material to Spare is not “an olive branch”.

The book is being released in paperback for the first time on 22 October.

Royal historian Tessa Dunlop told the Mirror: “Those who suggest that this paperback release, with no additional material, is an olive branch, are sadly mistaken.

“New material can be conciliatory; Harry might have taken the lead and opened with a different prologue, fore-fronting his regret about how things turned out, and reiterating his good wishes for Kate and the King.”

The memoir was first released in January 2023, notably before King Charles’s coronation and the royal family’s recent health troubles.

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Recap: Meghan ‘would never want someone else to not be believed’

Sunday 1 September 2024 20:00

Tara Cobham

Recap: Watch as King Charles meets first responders of Southport knife attack

Sunday 1 September 2024 18:00

Tara Cobham

Join our event on the British Monarchy’s personnel crisis

Sunday 1 September 2024 17:00

Tara Cobham

The future direction of the monarchy is on a knife-edge, amid the passing of the late Queen, tense relationships, and a shrinking inner circle bolstered by an unprecedented health crisis.

Less than two years into his tenure as monarch, King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis, reducing his public duties to recover. The Princess of Wales is also unable to carry out public duties, dealing with her own cancer diagnosis.

The number of working royals has been steadily shrinking since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back in 2020, and Prince Andrew was stripped of his titles and patronages due to US civil action over sexual assault allegations.

In this exclusive event for The Independent, Assistant Editor Vicki Harper and a panel of royal experts will analyse the current state of the shrinking Royal Family, look back at how we got here, and explore the potential next moves for “the firm” to stay relevant.

Find out more here:

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ITV to air documentary about Queen’s domestic violence campaigning

Sunday 1 September 2024 15:00

Tara Cobham

The Queen was followed over the course of a year for a documentary looking at her work raising awareness of domestic violence.

ITV announced it has commissioned Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors, which will air later in 2024.

Film crews were given exclusive access to Camilla, who has worked for many years to highlight the problem of domestic abuse, and she will be shown in never-before-seen private meetings with survivors.

Laura Elston reports:

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Camilla named as patron of the Rifleman’s Association

Sunday 1 September 2024 14:00

Tara Cobham

The Queen has deepened her association with her father’s beloved regiment by becoming the first patron of the Rifleman’s Association this week.

Camilla is Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles and is now the figurehead of its association, which enables serving soldiers, veterans and their families to remain part of the regimental family, offering friendship, support and help.

Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes, Colonel Commandant The Rifles, said: “This is a huge privilege for the regiment and highlights Her Majesty’s care, commitment and understanding for the wellbeing of our soldiers and their families.

“We are honoured that she has chosen to offer her patronage to all our Riflemen and their families.” The Queen has personal links to The Rifles through her late father Major Bruce Shand.

Two Battalions of The Rifles form part of the celebrated 7th Infantry Brigade, otherwise known as the Desert Rats, with whom Major Shand served.

Major Shand was awarded the Military Cross in 1940, during the retreat to Dunkirk, and again in 1942 for his efforts in North Africa and was later wounded and taken prisoner while fighting in North Africa.

He died in June 2006 aged 89.

Charles ‘profoundly saddened’ as New Zealand’s Maori King Tuhetia dies aged 69

Sunday 1 September 2024 13:00

Tara Cobham

New Zealand‘s Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died on Friday morning surrounded by his wife and three children. He was 69.

The monarch was admitted to a hospital, where he underwent heart surgery just days after the 18th anniversary of his coronation.

“The death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Maoridom and the entire nation,” spokesperson Rahui Papa said in a statement.

Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports:

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Harry ‘asks ex-aides about returning from US’

Sunday 1 September 2024 11:30

Tara Cobham

Prince Harry has sought advice from his former British aides about plotting a return from the US that could involve a partial reinstatement to the royal fold, sources have revealed.

In what has been described as the initial stage in a strategy to “rehabilitate” him, The Mail on Sunday reported the Duke of Sussex has been asking advisers he had when he was a working royal for help amid increasing alleged issues with American-based PR firms.

The claimed move would be made with a view to Harry repairing his relationship with his father – although the sources stressed he and his wife Meghan Markle are not looking to make a permanent return to the UK.

Harry and Meghan in no rush to tell children about royal heritage, claims friend

Sunday 1 September 2024 09:00

Tara Cobham

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in no rush to tell their children about their royal heritage, a family friend has claimed.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly wish for Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, to be loved for who they are rather than for their relation to the British monarchy.

The source told US Weekly: “They’ll have those conversations in due time.”

In an update on the two young royals, they added: “They’re so well-mannered.

“Archie is sweet and curious and playful, and Lili is vibrant and happy.”

King hosts Prime Minister and his wife at Balmoral for the weekend

Sunday 1 September 2024 07:55

Tara Cobham

The King is hosting Sir Keir Starmer at Balmoral for his first official weekend at the royal retreat as Prime Minister.

Sir Keir and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer are following convention and spending a few days at the Scottish home of Charles and Camilla.

Last summer, former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife spent the weekend at the monarch’s Aberdeenshire home and went to church with the royal couple.

Prime ministers are traditionally invited to stay with the head of state at Balmoral during the summer, and in the past decades Harold Wilson, who is said to have “got on like a house on fire” with Queen Elizabeth II, would join members of the royal family for riverside picnics on the Balmoral estate.

But things were very different with Margaret Thatcher, who reportedly found the traditional September weekend at Balmoral painful.

One observer wrote: “A weekend in the country with aristocrats who enjoy riding, shooting, sports and games is Thatcher’s idea of torture.”

Mrs Thatcher could not abide the charades that she was expected to play after dinner at Balmoral.

During a gathering of six of her premiers, the late Queen once joked about “the party games which some of you have so nobly endured at Balmoral”.

When Parliament is sitting, the King and Prime Minister meet for a weekly audience and the two men sat down for a meeting at Balmoral.

The discussions are likely to have taken place in the castle’s library, which was once Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s breakfast and lunch room and today is used by the King as his working study where he welcomes dignitaries.

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RECAP: Kate doesn’t want royal family drama after cancer treatment, claims author of new royal book

Sunday 1 September 2024 06:02

Joe Middleton

The Princess of Wales does not want any drama within the royal family following her cancer treatment, a royal author has claimed.

Robert Jobson - author of the new biography Catherine, the Princess of Wales - explained how the princess is keen to leave any drama in the past.

“She is someone who solves problems and rises above the drama,” Jobson said in an interview with Good Morning America on Wednesday (31 July).

Jobson explained how Kate had sorted previous “moments of friction” between King Charles and Prince William.

The royal author added: “After going through treatment like this you don’t want to do drama anymore and I think that is something she has experienced.”

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RECAP: New documentary shows Royal family's interest in the world beyond earth

Sunday 1 September 2024 05:00

Joe Middleton

Harry and William attend uncle’s memorial – but sit apart and ‘don’t speak to each other’

Sunday 1 September 2024 04:00

Joe Middleton

Princes Harry and William have both attended their uncle’s funeral – but sat apart and did not speak to each other, according to reports.

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex both attended the memorialit has been reported.

The Duke of Sussex flew from the US to join the Prince of Wales at the service for their mother’s brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes, at St Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, on Thursday, The Sun reported.

The brothers made a discreet appearance and sat apart at the back of the church, a local resident told the newspaper, keeping their distance and not speaking to each other.

Lord Fellowes, 82, passed away on 29 July. He was married to Princess Diana’s older sister and served as Queen Elizabeth II’s private secretary for several years.

It is believed to be the first time that the two brothers have seen each other in public since King Charles’s coronation last May.

Recap: Cate Blanchett recalls being asked by Prince Philip for help fixing DVD player

Sunday 1 September 2024 03:00

Joe Middleton

Cate Blanchett has opened up about her experience of having lunch with the late Queen Elizabeth II, and one unexpected request she received from Prince Philip.

On Wednesday August 7 the Lord of the Rings star appeared onWatch Watch Happens Live with Andy Cohen when she explained what happened when eating at Buckingham Palace. After being asked why she was invited, the actress and producer admitted she had no idea.

“I do not know. The head of the fire brigade was there and Helen Fielding – not the novelist – the scientist, was there,” she told Cohen.

Brittany Miller reports:

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RECAP: Meghan Markle Shares The Moment From Royal Life That ‘Changed Everything’

Sunday 1 September 2024 02:00

Joe Middleton

Join our event on the British Monarchy’s personnel crisis

Sunday 1 September 2024 01:00

Joe Middleton

The future direction of the monarchy is on a knife-edge, amid the passing of the late Queen, tense relationships, and a shrinking inner circle bolstered by an unprecedented health crisis.

Less than two years into his tenure as monarch, King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis, reducing his public duties to recover. The Princess of Wales is also unable to carry out public duties, dealing with her own cancer diagnosis.

The number of working royals has been steadily shrinking since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back in 2020, and Prince Andrew was stripped of his titles and patronages due to U.S. civil action over sexual assault allegations.

In this exclusive event for The Independent, Assistant Editor Vicki Harper and a panel of royal experts will analyse the current state of the shrinking Royal Family, look back at how we got here, and explore the potential next moves for “the firm” to stay relevant.

Find out more here:

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Queen Elizabeth II ‘brutally snubbed’ Harry and Meghan

Thursday 29 August 2024 08:00

Emma Guinness

The late Queen Elizabeth II “brutally snubbed” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ahead of their decision to step down as working royals.

Royal author Obid Scobie explained that during her Christmas broadcast, the Sussexes were notably absent from the family photographs on the monarch’s desk – a move that left them “furious”.

“One didn’t have to look further than the family photos displayed during the Queen’s Speech on Christmas Day,” the author wrote.

“In the Green Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, where the Queen delivered her address, viewers glimpsed photos of the [Waleses] and their children, Charles and Camilla, Prince Philip, and a black-and-white image of George VI.”

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Harry and William attend uncle’s memorial – but sit apart and ‘don’t speak to each other’

Saturday 31 August 2024 23:59

Joe Middleton

Princes Harry and William have both attended their uncle’s funeral – but sat apart and did not speak to each other, according to reports.

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex both attended the memorialit has been reported.

The Duke of Sussex flew from the US to join the Prince of Wales at the service for their mother’s brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes, at St Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, on Thursday, The Sun reported.

The brothers made a discreet appearance and sat apart at the back of the church, a local resident told the newspaper, keeping their distance and not speaking to each other.

Lord Fellowes, 82, passed away on 29 July. He was married to Princess Diana’s older sister and served as Queen Elizabeth II’s private secretary for several years.

It is believed to be the first time that the two brothers have seen each other in public since King Charles’s coronation last May.

Recap: Kate doesn’t want family drama after cancer treatment, claims royal author

Saturday 31 August 2024 23:00

Joe Middleton

The Princess of Wales does not want any drama within the royal family following her cancer treatment, a royal author has claimed.

Robert Jobson - author of the new biography Catherine, the Princess of Wales - explained how the princess is keen to leave any drama in the past.

“She is someone who solves problems and rises above the drama,” Jobson said in an interview with Good Morning America on Wednesday (31 July).

Jobson explained how Kate had sorted previous “moments of friction” between King Charles and Prince William.

The royal author added: “After going through treatment like this you don’t want to do drama anymore and I think that is something she has experienced.”

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Recap: Meghan praises ‘inspirational’ women in her life

Saturday 31 August 2024 22:00

Joe Middleton

The Duchess of Sussex gave an update on her toddler, Lilibet, after speaking in Spanish to a crowd in Colombia.

Meghan appeared as a panelist at the “Afro Women and Power” event in Cali on Sunday, 18 August.

Prince Harry and Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland watched on from the audience.

After introducing herself in Spanish, a language she says she learned 20 years ago while in Argentina, Meghan provided an update on her vocal three-year-old daughter.

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William and Harry both attended uncle’s funeral in Norfolk, reports say

Saturday 31 August 2024 21:00

Joe Middleton

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex both attended the funeral of their mother’s brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes, it has been reported.

Harry flew from the US to join William at the service at St Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, on Thursday, The Sun said.

The newspaper said that the brothers made a discreet appearance and sat apart at the back of the church.

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RECAP: Meghan Markle Shares The Moment From Royal Life That ‘Changed Everything’

Saturday 31 August 2024 20:00

Joe Middleton

Recap: Meghan Markle reveals how daughter Lilibet ‘found her voice’

Saturday 31 August 2024 19:00

Joe Middleton

Meghan Markle has revealed how her three-year-old daughter Lilibet, who she shares with husband Prince Harry, has “found her voice.”

The 43-year-old Duchess of Sussex made the sweet comment about her youngest child while onstage at an Afro women and power event in Cali, Colombia, as part of her and Harry’s four-day tour of the country. While speaking at the panel, she opened up about the female role models in her life – including her mother, Doria Ragland.

“For me, I find inspiration in the strong women around me, of course, my mother being one of them,” she said. “So much of how I approach things is less about the fight and more about how we show up in a space and wash things over with love and kindness and generosity.”

Amber Raiken reports:

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Join our event on the British Monarchy’s personnel crisis

Saturday 31 August 2024 18:00

Joe Middleton

The future direction of the monarchy is on a knife-edge, amid the passing of the late Queen, tense relationships, and a shrinking inner circle bolstered by an unprecedented health crisis.

Less than two years into his tenure as monarch, King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis, reducing his public duties to recover. The Princess of Wales is also unable to carry out public duties, dealing with her own cancer diagnosis.

The number of working royals has been steadily shrinking since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back in 2020, and Prince Andrew was stripped of his titles and patronages due to U.S. civil action over sexual assault allegations.

In this exclusive event for The Independent, Assistant Editor Vicki Harper and a panel of royal experts will analyse the current state of the shrinking Royal Family, look back at how we got here, and explore the potential next moves for “the firm” to stay relevant.

Find out more here:

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Today marks anniversary of death of Diana, Princess of Wales

Saturday 31 August 2024 17:00

Joe Middleton

Today marks the anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

In the early hours of 31 August 1997, the princess died in hospital after being injured in a motor vehicle accident in a road tunnel in Paris.

Her partner, Dodi Fayed, and the driver of the Mercedes-Benz W140, Henri Paul, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Their bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones survived with serious injuries.

Recap: Cate Blanchett recalls being asked by Prince Philip for help fixing DVD player

Saturday 31 August 2024 16:00

Tara Cobham

Cate Blanchett has opened up about her experience of having lunch with the late Queen Elizabeth II, and one unexpected request she received from Prince Philip.

On Wednesday August 7 the Lord of the Rings star appeared onWatch Watch Happens Live with Andy Cohen when she explained what happened when eating at Buckingham Palace. After being asked why she was invited, the actress and producer admitted she had no idea.

“I do not know. The head of the fire brigade was there and Helen Fielding – not the novelist – the scientist, was there,” she told Cohen.

Brittany Miller reports:

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William and Harry both attended uncle’s funeral in Norfolk, reports say

Saturday 31 August 2024 15:00

Tara Cobham

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex both attended the funeral of their mother’s brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes, it has been reported.

Harry flew from the US to join William at the service at St Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, on Thursday, The Sun said.

The newspaper said that the brothers made a discreet appearance and sat apart at the back of the church.

Ted Hennessey reports:

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Recap: Meghan praises ‘inspirational’ women in her life

Saturday 31 August 2024 14:00

Tara Cobham

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Recap: Kate doesn’t want family drama after cancer treatment, claims royal author

Saturday 31 August 2024 13:00

Tara Cobham

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