Princess Charlotte is said to be “taking care” of her mother, the Princess of Wales, as she continues her treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
The young royal, nine, is reportedly “protective” of her mother, 42, and royal biographer Ingrid Stewart said this was evident at last month’s Trooping the Colour.
“I think that Charlotte is really taking care of her mum,” she told The Mirror. “It was quite sweet the way she stood in front of her [on the Buckingham Palace balcony] and they kept chatting.
“Charlotte seems to be very full of admiration for her mother, which I think is a lovely thing, too.”
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has been urged to “think long and hard” about accepting an award for veterans following some backlash to the announcement in the US.
The former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Lord Alan West, said Harry, 39, should “sit back and not accept awards like this.”
“He ought to think very hard and long about accepting awards for things like being an exceptional pilot and being exceptionally brave,” he suggested.
Key Points
- Princess Charlotte ‘taking care’ of Kate Middleton
- Former head of Royal Navy tells Prince Harry not to accept award
- Wimbledon officials remain ‘hopeful’ of Kate Middleton appearance
- Prince Harry slammed by mother of war veteran
- The Middletons appear at Wimbledon
Former head of Royal Navy tells Prince Harry not to accept award
16:48
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry has been urged to decline an award for veterans by the former head of the Royal Navy.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games on Thursday (11 June).
But tens of thousands of people have now signed a petition arguing that there are more deserving recipients.
“I really think Harry should be well advised to sit back and not accept awards like this,” Admiral Lord Alan West told the MailOnline.
“It doesn’t travel well with people in the military.”
He added: “He ought to think very hard and long about accepting awards for things like being an exceptional pilot and being exceptionally brave.”
Former head of Royal Navy tells Prince Harry not to accept award
16:44
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry has been urged to decline an award for veterans by the former head of the Royal Navy.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games on Thursday (11 June).
But tens of thousands of people have now signed a petition arguing that there are more deserving recipients.
“I really think Harry should be well advised to sit back and not accept awards like this,” Admiral Lord Alan West told the MailOnline.
“It doesn’t travel well with people in the military.”
He added: “He ought to think very hard and long about accepting awards for things like being an exceptional pilot and being exceptionally brave.”
Former head of Royal Navy tells Prince Harry not to accept award
16:43
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry has been urged to decline an award for veterans by the former head of the Royal Navy.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games on Thursday (11 June).
But tens of thousands of people have now signed a petition arguing that there are more deserving recipients.
“I really think Harry should be well advised to sit back and not accept awards like this,” Admiral Lord Alan West told the MailOnline.
“It doesn’t travel well with people in the military.”
He added: “He ought to think very hard and long about accepting awards for things like being an exceptional pilot and being exceptionally brave.”
William and Charles ‘entirely right’ to opt for slimmed down monarchy
16:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Prince William have been praised for remaining in favour of a slimmed-down monarchy, despite the royals’ recent health troubles.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “I still hold to the idea that the slimmed-down Royal Family IS indeed the right model for the future. It’s in line with most European monarchies and is sensitive to the constant criticism that the royal family cost taxpayers too much.
“Adding new working royals to the payroll will only exacerbate that criticism. I think the model William has experimented with is the answer: drafting in his cousins here and there (e.g. garden parties) to spice things up a bit.”
“It makes such occasions even more special and allows those cousins to get on with their lives as they wish, without the strictures of the royal diary.”
“So I think the King and William are entirely right to be determined to keep the core of working royals a small, tight unit that can be accountable to the public purse.”
This comes amid speculation from the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden that Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis may not even become working royals.
Diana predicted Camilla’s loyalty to King Charles
15:00
Emma Guinness
A royal expert has reflected on Princess Diana’s opinion of Queen Camilla as her popularity within the UK grows.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond praised the Queen for stepping up to the mark amid the royal family’s recent health troubles.
“She has taken on a significantly increased workload and a massive amount of responsibility in the past few months - and is looking and sounding great on it!” she told the Mirror.
“It must be so gratifying to have earned widespread approval – even affection – from a public who once ganged up against her as the ‘marriage breaker’ and the ‘other woman’ who made Diana so unhappy.
“I think Diana was absolutely right to tell me that Camilla was ‘loyal’ and that Charles’ love for Camilla was stronger than any marriage he might ever have made.”
Prince William arrives at former army base
14:09
Emma Guinness
Prince William has arrived at the former army base where he was stationed between 2010 and 2013.
The Princess of Wales was notably absent from the engagement despite previously living in the area during the early days of her marriage.
Wimbledon officials remain hopeful that she could attend the tournament to present the trophies later this week but have stressed that her health and recovery remain the priority.
Prince William to visit former army base
13:00
Emma Guinness
Prince William is set to visit his former army base in North Wales today.
This will be the heir to the throne’s first visit since he was made its honorary air commodore in August 2023, a role that previously belonged to his father, King Charles.
RAF Valley in Anglesey is notably where William and Kate Middleton lived as newlyweds until 2013 as he worked as an RAF search and rescue pilot at the base.
On today’s visit, William will meet with the families currently living at the base, take a tour, learn about refurbishment plans and finally present the Prince of Wales Award to the “best-qualified” flying instructor.
Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon replacement revealed
12:00
Emma Guinness
Kate Middleton’s possible replacement at this year’s Wimbledon has been revealed.
While officials are hoping that the Princess of Wales could still attend to present the trophies, they have acknowledged that her health and recovery is her priority.
Now, it has been reported by The Telegraph that Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester could stand in for the princess if she is not well enough to attend.
This comes after Kate said she hoped to attend a few engagements this summer if her health allowed.
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte ‘great friends'
10:54
Emma Guinness
Following the claim that Princess Charlotte is “taking care” of Kate Middleton, a royal expert has said their relationship mirrors that of Kate and her own mother Carole.
“Kate and Charlotte are great friends and I think to Kate, their bond is very precious,” Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told The Mirror.
“The mother-daughter relationship is obviously particularly important to Kate because she has such a close relationship with her own mother.”
Seward substantiated her opinion by referring to the pair’s appearance at Trooping the Colour last month, where they seemed close.
Prince Harry award petition reachers 70,000 signatures
09:30
Emma Guinness
A petition calling for American sporting network ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give Prince Harry an award for veterans has reached 70,000 signatures.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games, but tens of thousands of people have argued that there are more deserving recipients.
ESPN has defended its decision in light of the controversy, hailing the “incredible” work of the games, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Change.org petition reads: “Prince Harry, while a former military officer, has been involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.
“He has faced accusations of endangering his squadron by publicly revealing military kills. The Prince also allegedly targeted his own father, Prince Charles, during a flyover.
“More recently, his role in the Invictus games, a platform meant to celebrate the resilience and dedication of veterans, has been criticized as self-centred.”
Princess Charlotte ‘taking care’ of Kate Middleton
08:27
Emma Guinness
Princess Charlotte is reported to be “taking care” of her mother the Princess of Wales as she continues her cancer treatment.
The young royal, nine, is said to be “protective” of Kate, 42, at this difficult time.
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told The Mirror: “I think that Charlotte is really taking care of her mum. It was quite sweet the way she [Charlotte] stood in front of her [on the Buckingham Palace balcony] and they kept chatting.
“Charlotte seems to be very full of admiration for her mother, which I think is a lovely thing, too.”
Prince Harry ‘needs to think deeper’ about accepting awards, expert claims
08:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry “needs to think deeper” about the awards he accepts amid ongoing backlash over his receipt of the Pat Tillman Award, an expert has claimed.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the award for veterans this week for his work with the Invictus Games, but tens of thousands of people have signed a petition arguing that they are more deserving recipients.
“Unfortunately in the last five or six years he has entered a different world, a false world of showbiz premieres, easy money and distorted media interviews and he has lost his common touch,” Royal expert Phil Dampier told the MailOnline.
“He should have realised, or certainly his PR people should have realised, that this award would look out of place and annoy some veterans and their families, and there would be a backlash.
“He needs to learn from this experience and take stock and think much deeper in future about what baubles and prizes he accepts.
“It’s easy to blame Meghan for keeping him away from his old friends and contacts but ultimately it’s down to him.”
Prince Harry held back in memoir to avoid upsetting Prince William and King Charles
06:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry reportedly had enough material to write two memoirs but chose to cut down what he said in Spare to avoid upsetting Prince William and King Charles.
The repercussions from Harry’s 2023 memoir are still ongoing as they have led to a review of his US visa application following his revelations about prior drug use.
Donald Trump said that if he is reelected and it emerges that the Duke lied on his application, he will be treated “like any other citizen”.
“It could have been two books, put it that way,” he told The Telegraph.
“And the hard bit was taking things out. There are some things that have happened, especially between me and my brother, and to some extent between me and my father, that I just don’t want the world to know. Because I don’t think they would ever forgive me.”
Concern as Harry and Meghan’s Netflix contract runs out next year
04:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $100 million deal with Netflix is set to come to an end next year and this could spell trouble for the royal family, one commentator has claimed.
“Netflix are no longer producing the series of The Crown, as they previously were. They might therefore have less interest in the Sussexes,” Richard Fitzwilliams told the Mirror.
“If they lost this contract, with Archewell, their business and charitable foundation, having so few donors, they might well be in financial trouble.
“Since their exposes of royal life has made megabucks, but little else has made money, the Royal Family better hope that this unpredictable and ruthlessly ambitious couple stays with Netflix.”
The revelation comes amid the news that Meghan has just finished filming a cooking programme for the platform.
Harry and Meghan signed the five-year deal with the streaming service after stepping down as working royals in 2020.
Queen Camilla wants King Charles ‘to be proud of her'
02:00
Emma Guinness
Queen Camilla has been praised for her hard work amid the royal family’s recent health troubles.
As the Queen Consort approaches her 77th birthday, she has been praised for taking on a large number of engagements later in life as “a woman who has never had to knuckle down to a solid career or the slog of a 9 to 5 job.”
“Camilla is certainly rocking it as she approaches her 77th birthday,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine.
“I think she might have surprised herself by enjoying hard work as much as she seems to be doing!
“She is, after all, a woman who has never had to knuckle down to a solid career or the slog of a 9 to 5 job.
“She has shouldered a sharply increased workload and a massive amount of responsibility in the past few months – and is looking and sounding great on it!
“I think part of it is because she so much wants the man she loves to be proud of her, and to pull her weight in their partnership.”
Harry and Meghan’s Canada trip could ‘jeopardise’ the Commonwealth
Tuesday 9 July 2024 00:00
Emma Guinness
Concerns are growing ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to Canada in February of next year.
According to a source, there are fears about the potential impact any negative statements about the Commonwealth could have on the 56 member states.
The couple are set to visit to attend the the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler in February 2025.
“Harry and Meghan haven’t exactly been very supportive in the past,” the “well placed” source told The Express.
“This trip has been flagged as of great importance over fears that any negative sentiments made about the union during their visit could jeopardise the Commonwealth.
“It’s even been discussed that it might be beneficial to get Harry and Meghan back on side in case there are any incidents that occur while they are promoting the Invictus Games.”
Canada joined the British Commonwealth as an independent state in 1931.
Royal family calls for more community volunteers
Monday 8 July 2024 22:00
Emma Guinness
The royal family has encouraged people to volunteer in their local community.
Sharing a picture of Queen Camilla alongside a group of volunteers on social media, the post marked Thank You Day on 7 July.
“The contribution that volunteers make provides a vital lifeline for thousands of people across the country,” the post read.
“Thank you for your tireless efforts to make a difference to the lives of so many!”
In the background, several posters advertised things that people can volunteer including their smiles and strength.
Extinction Rebellion plans three-day occupation of Windsor Castle grounds
Monday 8 July 2024 20:00
Emma Guinness
Extinction Rebellion is planning a three-day occupation of the grounds of Windsor Castle next month and have invited King Charles to join them.
The environmental group is staging the occupation between 30 August and 1 September and quoted King Charles’s book, Harmony, written when he was still a prince, stating that the Monarch “clearly understands the plight of the planet and the urgent need for society to change course”.
They said the protest is designed to attack “the system”, but speculated that Charles will be less vocal about environmental issues now that he is the reigning monarch.
As well as the King, the group called upon “all people of good hearts and good conscience” to turn up to the occupation for “three days of beauty, community, action and democracy”.
Prince Harry ‘bored’ by new life in America
Monday 8 July 2024 18:00
Emma Guinness
The Duke of Sussex is said to be “bored” by his new life in America and misses his friends in the UK, an expert has claimed.
Harry, 39, moved to California with his family after stepping down as a working royal in 2020.
He is said not to be receiving visits from his British friends because they find Meghan “difficult”.
Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror: “Harry is increasingly bored and looking back across the Atlantic where most of his army and school friends still live and whom he never sees because they won’t visit him in the States because they find Meghan difficult.”
This comes amid claims that Harry is looking for a residence in the UK after he stayed in a London hotel on his most recent visit after handing back the keys to Frogmore Cottage last June.
Royal family to enjoy summer holiday in Balmoral after 'one heck of a year’
Monday 8 July 2024 17:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla are said to be hoping to gather with their close family at Balmoral after “one heck of a year”.
The castle opened its doors to previously unseen areas of the royal Scottish residence this month.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “It’s been one heck of a year for the Royal Family so far and nothing would please the King more than to have his close family gathered together in the peace of Balmoral for a time to take stock together, mark the passing of an incredibly difficult few months and look to the future.”
Her comments are almost certainly a nod to the family’s ongoing health concerns, which began in January of this year when Kate, 42, was admitted to hospital for “planned abdominal surgery”
It later emerged that she had cancer after the King revealed that he had also been diagnosed with the disease in February.
Bond added: “If [Late] does go, I’m sure the whole family will want to surround her with love, support and renewed strength.
“She, meanwhile, will want to make the summer months as fun and carefree for the children as she possibly can after everything she’s been through.”
Lenny Henry all smiles in Wimbledon’s Royal Box
Monday 8 July 2024 16:00
Emma Guinness
Comedian Lenny Henry appeared to be having a great time as he enjoyed the Royal Box at Wimbledon today.
His appearance at the tournament comes amid continued hopes that Kate Middleton could appear later this week to present the All England Club trophies.
The princess said she hopes to attend a few events this summer if she is feeling well enough.
King Charles drops patronage after pressure from animal rights activists
Monday 8 July 2024 15:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles has declined patronage of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the National Flying Club.
While the roles were previously held by the late Queen Elizabeth, the Monarch, who has taken on a number of her patronages, has decided not to continue to support the sport.
Paul Naum, treasurer of the National Flying Club, has now speculated that it could bring an end to the institution.
“I should think in about 18 months or two years they will probably dismantle it,” he said, admitting that he was “disappointed” by the King’s decision.
“We’ve always had a member of the royal family as our patron and we’ve always been proud of it. It’s a working man’s sport, and it’s taken that privilege away.”
The sport has increasingly come under pressure from animal rights activists who argue that the sport is cruel because it can result in the deaths of the birds.
Royal expert claims Prince Harry will return to duty ‘alone'
Monday 8 July 2024 14:00
Emma Guinness
The Duke of Sussex will return to duty “alone” within the next decade, a royal expert has speculated.
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers said a return to working royal life would be “very nice” for Harry, who stepped down from his role with his wife Meghan Markle in 2020.
“I think he’ll come home. If he comes home, it will be very nice for him, because he won’t particularly want to. He’s quite angry, I think,” Vickers told The Sun.
When asked if Harry would return alone, the royal biographer said: “Yes, I do [think he’ll come alone].
“The King, as I have mentioned before, has left the door wide open for him to do that. And he was doing such a good job before… he looked so happy. Usually, you’re happy when you’re doing your duty, and you’re doing it for other people, and you’re putting things into life.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark 25th anniversary of the Sendd
Monday 8 July 2024 13:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sendd in Wales.
The King and Queen will arrive on Thursday (11 July) to a Guard of Honour from the Royal Welsh, which will mark the first time the Monarch has seen the soldiers since he was appointed their Colonel-in-Chief on St David’s Day.
Once inside the parliament, the royals will meet with politicians.
Alongside several other happenings including poetry readings, the King will make a speech to mark the anniversary of the building which first opened its doors in 1999.
Meghan Markle ‘in tears’ after new lifestyle brand mocked
Monday 8 July 2024 12:00
Emma Guinness
The Duchess of Sussex was said to be left “in tears” after the products from her new lifestyle brand were widely mocked online.
Meghan, 42, soft-launched products from American Riviera Orchard through her celebrity friends and influencers - namely, jams and dog biscuits.
But royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror that the reaction to the luxury lifestyle brand knocked the former actress’s confidence.
“Meghan was in tears when the brand launched and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special,” he said.
While it is not known how much the jams will retail for, the packaging suggested that it would be a luxury, limited edition item.
Princess Anne ‘slowly recovering’ at home
Monday 8 July 2024 11:00
Emma Guinness
Princess Anne is said to be “slowly recovering” at home after spending the best part of a week in hospital after being kicked by a horse.
The Princess Royal, 73, was forced to take a temporary step back from her work after the incident which left her with a concussion and minor injuries.
It took place as she walked around her Gloucestershire estate on 23 June.
Her children are reported to be helping her as she receives “rehabilitation” at home.
“Anne is receiving home rehabilitation,” a source told The Express. “Tim and Zara are helping coordinate the medical visits and make sure she has everything she needs.
“Zara is taking an active role in helping her mother recover from the accident. The Tindalls live a stone’s throw away [on the Gatcombe Park estate], so Zara is always on hand to pop over to make sure Anne has everything she needs.”
It is not currently known when she will return to her duties.
Princess of Wales hints at Wimbledon appearance
Monday 8 July 2024 10:00
Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales has seemingly hinted that she could appear at Wimbledon this week.
Officials have said they remain “hopeful” that Kate, 42, can attend the tournament but stressed that her “health and recovery is the priority.”
She revealed that she is watching the events of the tournament closely on Twitter (X), where she sent her good wishes to Andy Murray upon his retirement.
“An incredible #Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud @andy_murray. On behalf of all of us, thank you! C”
Kate is the chair of the All England Club and typically presents the trophies at the event.
Monday 8 July 2024 09:38
Emma Guinness
Wimbledon officials remain “hopeful” that the Princess of Wales could attend this year’s tournament as it enters its second week.
Kate, 42, has only made one public appearance at Trooping the Colour this year as she undergoes treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
However, she said she hoped to attend “a few engagements” this summer if she is feeling well enough.
All England Club chair Debbie Jevans told Telegraph Sport: “We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority.
“We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.
“I don’t know who would present the trophies as an alternative – that’s something to consider nearer the time if necessary.
“We’re staying flexible. When we hear we’ll then think about what’s the right thing to do.”
Prince Harry ‘stunned’ by ongoing award backlash
Monday 8 July 2024 09:11
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry is said to be “stunned” by the ongoing backlash to his receipt of an award for veterans, which he is due to receive on 11 July.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games, which celebrates the sporting achievements of wounded, sick or injured service people.
But tens of thousands of people have signed a Change.org petition “[calling] into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.”
This includes Mr Tillman’s mother, Mary, who said she could not understand ESPN’s decision to give such a “controversial and divisive” individual the award.
It was created in honour of her late son, who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2004 after giving up his professional footballing career to serve in the wake of 9/11.
The award is given to veterans who have similarly made an impact through sport.
Sources told The Telegraph: “This is the space in which he truly feels at home, it is something he deeply cares about. The reaction certainly took the shine off the award.”
Petition to stop Prince Harry receiving award signed by over 40,000 people
Monday 8 July 2024 09:00
Emma Guinness
A petition urging organisers to “rethink” their decision to give Prince Harry an award for his work with the Invictus Games has now had over 40,000 signatures.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the games, which celebrates the sporting achievements of wounded, sick or injured service people.
However, those favouring the petition believe that Prince Harry is not a suitable recipient.
The Change.org petition reads: “Prince Harry, while a former military officer, has been involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour o
