Meghan WON'T join Prince Harry in Britain for Invictus Games anniversary service, Sussex spokesman confirms
A spokesman for the couple confirmed that Meghan would not accompany Prince Harry to a service at St Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games for injured service personnel on May 8. But they said she would be at his side for an 'Invictus-inspired' visit to Africa immediately after the duke leaves the UK. Harry last returned to Britain in February for a brief 30-minute meeting with his father after it was announced that he was being treated for cancer.
'No senior members of the Royal Family' will join Prince Harry at UK Invictus event which he will also attend without Meghan before couple embark on their first non-official royal tour of Nigeria
The Duke of Sussex, 39, will fly to Britain next month for the first time since the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis. Neither the Sussexes' office nor Buckingham Palace have confirmed any plans for Harry to meet with either his brother Prince William, sister-in-law Princess Kate, or his father King Charles. He will give a reading at St Paul's Cathedral on May 8 to mark the Games' tenth anniversary, but no mention has been made of the attendance of any senior royal or his wife Meghan Markle, 42, and their two children - Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. It is thought Harry will stay in a hotel during his stay in the UK - as he done on his previous recent visits - before days later jetting off to Nigeria to join Meghan.
Sex, psychoanalysis, intimate operations and a winning way with flashers - how eye-popping Marie Bonaparte put even her maverick nephew, Prince Philip, in the shade...
The Duke of Edinburgh was a larger-than-life character, but even he paled to next to his colourful aunt, Marie. A relative of Napoleon Bonaparte she was a fascinating character, famed for her all-consuming interest in sex and psychoanalysis, her friendship with Sigmund Freud and her unconventional lifestyle. Born Marie Bonaparte in 1882, Marie was the great-granddaughter of Napoleon I's rebellious younger brother Lucien. She was fabulously rich thanks to her maternal grandfather François Blanc who made his fortune on real-estate development in Monaco, buying 97 percent of the casino in Monte Carlo.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: How Prince Harry could face pitfalls after making the US his primary residence
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Harry insists that the US is now his residence but specialist expatriate law firm Blevins Franks warns of the pitfalls: 'HMRC will look for any indication that you see Britain as your homeland and may return one day. Even stating in your will that you wish to be buried in the UK could work against you.' So has Harry stipulated where he will be interred?
Jams like Meghan's sell for £200 - but here's how I made her hilariously over-the-top jam basket for £16.99!
Made from strawberries grown in her sun-drenched Californian garden, decanted into jars with handwritten labels, and delivered in bountiful presentation baskets to an elite group of friends and influencers, this is no ordinary jam. For almost two weeks now, the debut product from American Riviera Orchard, Meghan Markle 's elusive new lifestyle brand, has been making waves on social media. Jars have been appearing on the Instagram profiles of her nearest and dearest, including comedian Mindy Kaling , polo player Nacho Figueras and actress Abigail Spencer , who trilled 'This jam is my jam' - and draped herself over a jar for a fawning al fresco photoshoot. No, not names we would recognise here, but let's face it, we are not her target audience.
RICHARD EDEN: The reasons I'm now suspicious about Meghan's motives as her podcast relaunch struggles to get off the starting blocks
There was widespread shock last summer when an executive at music streaming platform Spotify publicly described the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (left) as 'f****** grifters'. Bill Simmons (right), who goes by the title Head of Podcast Innovation and Monetisation, used the intemperate putdown last summer, just hours after Harry and Meghan's podcast deal (inset) with Spotify, reported to have been worth £15million, was axed.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: How private photos of Queen Elizabeth II with her hands in her pockets 'incurred Charles's wrath' after they were published by her dresser
Before succeeding his mother, King Charles was incandescent when her dresser Angela Kelly published private photographs of the Queen with her hands in her pockets. Charles had deemed the snaps, taken for a Royal Collection photo shoot, inappropriate and they weren't published. Kelly used the unseen pics in her 2019 book The Queen, The Dresser and the Wardrobe.
Kate Middleton is honoured by the King for her years of public service: Princess of Wales becomes first member of the royal family to be appointed a Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour
Kate, 42, has been made a Royal Companion of the organisation, which was founded by King George V in 1917 to recognise outstanding achievements in the arts, sciences, medicine and public service. The Mail understands it is the first time that a member of the royal family has been appointed in the order's century-long history. Sources say it is a symbol of the 'great esteem' the princess is held in by her father-in-law, King Charles. As well as being a personal thank you for her loyal service to the Crown since she married Prince William almost 13 years ago, it is also an acknowledgment of her contribution to the arts. The Princess of Wales has received a unique honour from the King in recognition of her years of public service after being appointed to The Order of the Companions of Honour. Above: Charles and Kate at the premiere of James Bond film No Time To Die in 2021. Inset: The Order of the Companions of Honour.
A-lister nutritionist Gabriela Peacock - who has worked with Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie - shows off her impressive physique in a bodycon dress as she celebrates her best-selling book
Gabriela looked in high spirits as she commemorated her best-selling '2 Weeks to A Younger You' at the Broadwick Soho Hotel, in a glitzy gathering attended by her bestie Princess Beatrice. It contains intermittent fasting plans, recipes, and advice on how to improve sleep and energy.
Rebel Wilson gives three clues to the identity of the Royal Family member who she claims invited her to a drug-fuelled orgy
Rebel Wilson has claimed a member of the Royal Family invited her to a drug-fuelled orgy at the home of a US tech billionaire. The Australian does not name the royal, but gives three hints: he is male, it happened in 2014 and he was 'fifteenth or twentieth in line to the British throne'. In her memoir, Rebel Rising, she tells how she got 'a last-minute invite to a tech billionaire's party' from the royal who had told a male friend, 'We need more girls'. What a perfect opportunity to find a boyfriend, I thought.' According to the book, the medieval-themed party was held at a rented ranch just outside Los Angeles .
Historic moment first memorial statue to the late Queen is unveiled on what would have been her 98th birthday: Her Majesty's four-legged friends are also immortalised and crowd of Corgis attend ceremony - while Charles marks the date with Camilla
The is the historic moment the first memorial statue to the late Queen is unveiled on what would have been her 98th birthday, featuring her beloved Corgis at her heels. The unveiling was done to the cheers of crowds - and the approving barks of nearly 50 corgis as a delegation of dogs from The Welsh Corgi League were in attendance. The eye-catching seven-foot bronze statue went on display on what would have been the late Queen's 98th birthday with a group of corgis stealing the show.Over her decades on the throne, the late Queen owned an estimated 30 corgis and dorgis (dachshund and corgi mixes) and perhaps became the most famous Pembroke Welsh Corgi owner in history.
Violent rages, sadistic beatings, in-your-face adultery...It should have been a fairytale marriage when the Queen's Maid of Honour married aristocrat Colin Tenant - on this day. But there were brutal surprises in store for Anne Glenconner
When 23-year-old Anne Coke married the Scottish aristocrat Colin Tennant at St Withburga's Parish Church in Norfolk on 21 April 1956, it must have seemed like a fairytale match. After all Lady Anne, the daughter of the 5th Earl of Leicester, was a wealthy and beautiful former Debutante of the Year whose family had been close confidantes of the Royals family for generations. Her grandmother was Edward VIII's mistress and her father an equerry to George VI, while she had been maid of honour at the late Queen's coronation three years earlier and would later become lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. Indeed, Anne had been great friends with the young Princesses Margaret and Elizabeth ever since they had played together as children both at Sandringham and at her own grand home a few miles away - Holkham Hall, a stunning Palladian mansion set in its own glorious 25,000-acre estate. The suave and charismatic Hon. Colin, meanwhile, was heir to Baron Glenconner and the family's 3,500-acre estate at The Glen, near Traquair in the Scottish Borders. As part of Princess Margaret's rather raffish set, he knew many glamorous people from the world of literature, art and show business.
Another Spencer girl got married on this day... and HER groom was already at the heart of Buckingham Palace!
The ties between the Spencers and the Monarchy go back not just generations but centuries. Even today, the family can claim descent from a number of royal bloodlines and over such a period, they make the Windsors look like arrivistes. The wedding of Lady Jane Spencer, then, was bound to be an event - and it was no surprise when she, like little sister Diana, chose someone with connections. True, Robert Fellowes was not heir to the throne. But he was already assistant private secretary to the late Queen - and a first cousin of Ronald Ferguson, the father of Sarah Ferguson - when he married Lady Jane at Westminster Abbey on April 20, 1978.
King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks pays sweet tribute to her mother Lady Pamela on her 95th birthday, adding that her birth was 'somewhat of a surprise'
King Charles' goddaughter, India Hicks, posted about her mother, Lady Pamela Hicks, on her Instagram account and revealed the precious story behind her unexpected birth in 1929. India began the post and said: 'My mother's arrival into this world was somewhat of a surprise.' She then went on to say that her grandmother, Edwina Mountbatten, was eight months pregnant with Lady Pamela when she went on a trip to Spain for a few days. She added that her determined grandmother was 'not going to be stopped' from going abroad.
JAN MOIR: Another day, another desperate Montecito dollar. This time with jam on it!
Slice me a loaf and spread the bread of heaven with the butter of celebration. In the week that we learn Prince Harry has lost another court case and taken further steps towards cutting all formal ties with the UK, the first product from American Riviera Orchard has been rolled out and it is - ta da! - a jar of strawberry jam.
RICHARD EDEN: As the royal expert who revealed Harry has quit Britain, I know what the Queen would have done - and what Charles must now do...
Queen Elizabeth was a wise woman, writes RICHARD EDEN. And when she needed to take decisive action, she did. That is why she decided the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could not be allowed to combine royal duties with seeking their fortune overseas. And why she ignored Prince Harry's efforts to persuade her otherwise. In his best-selling memoir, Spare, Harry tries to convince readers that his grandmother was bamboozled into taking a tough line against him and Meghan by scheming courtiers. In my opinion, however, Her Late Majesty knew exactly what she was doing and why. Now, King Charles needs to take a leaf out of his mother's book - and be decisive when it comes to his younger son and his role as a Counsellor of State. As things stand, California-based Prince Harry could still be called on to stand in for his father in some circumstances - which is surely now intolerable.
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Princess Beatrice's pal Alice Naylor-Leyland surprises friends as she has her fourth baby using a surrogate mother
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Princess Beatrice's pal Alice Naylor-Leyland (pictured) has surprised friends by announcing that she and her husband have had a child using a surrogate mother. She already has three children with Tom Naylor-Leyland (pictured), who is heir to a baronetcy and the £176million Fitzwilliam landowning fortune. 'I'm aware it was greedy to have this burning desire to complete our family,' she says. 'But due to too many complications, setbacks, miscarriages and then being told I was no longer able to carry, we decided to venture down the world of surrogacy.' Sharing a photograph online of the newborn baby's foot with a pink tag, she thanks the unnamed surrogate mother.
RICHARD EDEN: Princess Margaret made secret visits to Caribbean villas of the rich and famous including David Bowie while they were not at home, reveals TV star Susannah Constantine
RICHARD EDEN: Television personality Susannah Constantine , who was the girlfriend of Margaret's son, David, the Earl of Snowdon , for six years in the 1980s, has made the extraordinary revelation that the princess would secretly enter the holiday homes of rich and famous people who lived on Mustique in the West Indies. Margaret was given a ten-acre plot of land on the southern tip of the tiny island as a wedding present from flamboyant Scottish aristocrat Colin Tennant, the 3rd Lord Glenconner, who bought Mustique and transformed it into a playground for the jet set. 'She loved snooping round people's houses,' says Susannah, 61, the former co-host of What Not To Wear. Referring to the overbearing and sinister housekeeper in Daphne du Maurier's gothic novel Rebecca, she adds: 'She was like Mrs Danvers, and virtually had a master key for every house on the island.'
It's a family affair! Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark join Queen Margrethe to celebrate her 84th birthday - after a frosty display on Easter ski-ing trip
Queen Mary, King Frederik, Queen Margrethe and her sister, Princess Benedikte, posed outside Fredensborg Castle today alongside Margrethe's beloved sausage dog Tilia, who was also in attendance. The family celebrated privately at the royal residence, a setting used for important events in the family such as weddings, silver wedding anniversaries and birthdays. The monarch opted for a sapphire blue tie, matching the same colour scheme as his wife in a display of sartorial solidarity amid rumours of marital strife in recent months.
EXCLUSIVERICHARD EDEN: Meghan Markle's cookery show for Netflix 'won't be filmed at the Montecito mansion she shares with Prince Harry' - and filming is due to start tomorrow!
The Duchess of Sussex is due to start filming her first solo series for Netflix on Tuesday, but viewers hoping that it will give them a glimpse into Meghan's enviable lifestyle are going to be left sorely disappointed. For The Daily Mail's Richard Eden can disclose that the programme will not be filmed at the home she shares with Prince Harry. Instead, the series - which will, according to the American streaming giant, 'celebrate the joys of cooking and gardening, entertaining and friendship' - is to be shot at another property in their expensive California neighbourhood. 'Netflix has rented a house in Montecito for filming,' a source said.
It's been quite a year for this royal relative, who became a dad, wrote a book inspired by a much loved dog - and now has family crisis to deal with. So which birthday boy turns 37 today?
As Kate undergoes preventative chemotherapy, one royal relative has vowed to stand by her side. He turns 37 today. He is married to the daughter of a retired diplomat and together they live in a £1.45million home with the six dogs. They have just been through quite a year, including the birth of their first child.
Royals pay tribute to Sydney victims: Charles and Camilla are 'shocked and horrified' by stabbings and Kate and William send thoughts to families in princess's first public statement since cancer news
The royals have paid tribute to victims of the horrific knife attack in Sydney today (pictured, left) with King Charles III and Queen Camilla saying they are 'shocked and horrified' by the incident, while Kate and William (right) sent thoughts to the families of those involved. In a statement this afternoon, the King said: 'My wife and I were utterly shocked and horrified to hear of the tragic stabbing incident in Bondi. 'Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who have been so brutally killed during such a senseless attack.'
Now Nacho joins Meghan's PR bandwagon! Harry's polo pal says he 'loves' the Duchess's American Riviera Orchard jam - days after his wife first teased it
The Argentine polo player, who is based in Florida, posted a snap on Instagram of himself eating the jam just days after his wife first promoted it. Ignacio 'Nacho' Figueras, dubbed by Tatler as 'the David Beckham of polo' posted snaps of himself spreading the jam on a piece of buttered toast and biting into it on Instagram - just days after his wife Delfina Blaquier first promoted the product.
How 'driving force' Carole Middleton stepped into the breach in daughter Catherine's hour of need...
FROM the moment that Prince William began dating Kate Middleton two decades ago, he made it clear that his relationship with his in-laws was non-negotiable. Since then, the close-knit Middleton family has been integrated into the fold of the Royal family and invited to key events such as Royal Ascot , the late Queen's Diamond and Platinum Jubilees and the King's Coronation. Now Kate's mother Carole has become 'the driving force' as the family helps care for the Prince and Princess of Wales in the wake of Catherine's cancer diagnosis - stepping into the breach to help look after George, ten, Charlotte, eight, and Louis, six.
EXCLUSIVEPrince Harry looks relaxed as he makes another cameo - with Netflix film crew
Prince Harry, 39, made another cameo in the posh world of polo as he huddled with players on the sidelines of a US Open quarterfinal on Saturday.He joined the Valiente team behind the scenes as they prepared to take on Coca-Cola at the National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida.The prince cut a low-key figure in black jeans and a grey t-shirt - but his arrival was given away by a dozen-strong Netflix film crew who were on hand to shoot his interactions with the awe-struck players. He and Meghan were the main attraction Friday afternoon as they attended a charity game at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the swank Grand Champions Polo Club.
Meghan Markle trades in her stilettos for a $760 pair of Hermes flipflops and breezy linens
The Duchess, 42, was seen in Palm Beach this weekend as she joined her husband Prince Harry for his new Netflix show about the genteel world of polo. She ditched her elegant white sundress and towering stilettos for a more casual outfit for Saturday's shoot, donning a light blue linen button-down shirt and breezy white pants. Completing her ensemble were matching cream-colored Hermes flat sandals, priced at $760 on the French designer brand's website. Harry and Meghan were the main attraction Friday afternoon as they attended a charity game at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the swank Grand Champions Polo Club.
EXCLUSIVEQueen Mary of Denmark shoots icy daggers as she looks away from King Frederik during a family ski trip - following those 'affair' rumours with Mexican socialite
Queen Mary and King Frederik have been plagued with rumours of marital strife since Frederik's night out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova last year. And the new pictures of the royal couple will do little to squash rumours of difficulty between the pair, who once boasted a 'fairytale romance'. The couple, who took over the Danish throne in January appeared very frosty with one another during a March trip to Verbier, an exclusive ski resort in Switzerland.
Dinner with the in-laws! Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are all smiles as they join his mother - and her prestigious sculptor husband - for dinner in Mayfair
The royal, 35, and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi , 40, were all smiles as they left Arlington restaurant in Mayfair on Wednesday evening. They appeared in good spirits after enjoying the evening with Nikki Williams-Ellis MBE - Edo's mother - and her husband David Williams-Ellis.
EXCLUSIVERICHARD KAY: As Peter Phillips splits from the girlfriend the royals expected to become his second wife... The Queen's favourite grandson... but also the unluckiest in love
Some will see it as another example of a mid-life relationship that has sadly run its course. Others will doubtless caustically note it offers further proof that far from guaranteeing domestic happiness, membership of the Royal Family is positively an impediment. For Peter Phillips, however, yesterday's news that he has split from his long-term girlfriend Lindsay Wallace - after the agony of his broken first marriage - there is the additional burden of knowing that of all Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren, he has been the unluckiest in love.
Late Queen's 'favourite grandson' Peter Phillips, 46, splits from 'rock solid' girlfriend Lindsay Wallace after three years: Friends say Princess Anne's 'incredibly busy' son was 'travelling all over the world' for work
Peter Phillips has split from his girlfriend Lindsay Wallace after three years. Princess Anne's son, 46, started dating his old friend following his divorce from Autumn Kelly, 45, in 2021. The pair have now gone their separate ways after the relationship 'ran it's course', a source told the Sun.
Queen Letizia is the picture of elegance as she joins husband King Felipe for his cousin's funeral after his death aged 49
Queen Letizia of Spain and her husband King Felipe looked sombre in navy blue and black as they paid their respects to the king's cousin at the mass at Castrense Cathedral in Madrid. Fernando Gomez-Acebo passed away aged 49 on March 1 following a long battle with Covid-19 and ill health. He is the Spanish monarch's first cousin and King Juan Carlos's nephew. He is also the youngest son of Infanta Pilar and Luis Gómez-Acebo. (Pictured: King Felipe with his wife Queen Letizia at the funeral of Fernando Gomez-Acebo in Madrid)
Let's hear it for Princess Anne, the brave, plain-talking workaholic who holds the Monarchy together. (But DO remember that 'Ma'am' rhymes with 'jam' and DON'T get too familiar...)
The Princess Royal has topped the league table for Royal duties for many years so it comes as no surprise that she's started this year at full speed. The variety matches the quantity. Ranging from being President of the Save the Children Fund to a role as Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, nothing seems to ruffle her. At the start of the year she, accompanied by her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, Anne visited Sri Lanka where, among her many duties she met the President.
Praise for estranged Dad, Tom Markle... Big love for ditched BFF Jessica Mulroney... And sharp words about 'fairy tale weddings'! What Meghan's hit blog, The Tig, tells us today on the anniversary of its closure...
She's already a well-respected blogger, having experienced great success with The Tig before meeting - and marrying - her Prince Charming.So, it might have come as no surprise when, just a few weeks ago, the Duchess of Sussex unveiled a new lifestyle site named American Riviera Orchard. The new brand is expected to sell a range of tableware, recipe books and jams created by Meghan Markle. Not to mention edible pet treats, make-up and bird seed, all among the products now listed with the American patent office. On this day, in April 2017, the former actress closed down the Tig - referred to as her 'passion project' - ahead of the wedding to Prince Harry the following year.
The insider's guide to Balmoral for those who missed out on a £100 ticket! ROBERT HARDMAN on what it's really like inside - and what tourists won't see as it opens its doors for the first time...
For all the portraits, busts and fine furniture, I have no doubt that it will be the personal stuff which lingers longest in the public's memory. As in any stately home, it is the tell-tale signs of family life - a wedding photo, perhaps, or even a trampoline in a ducal garden - which always catch the eye. And Balmoral Castle is, above all, a family retreat - as the first busload of tourists are about to find out when the King throws opens its doors to the paying public for the first time. This is arguably the most famous castle in the land, its place in history assured as the home where our longest-reigning monarch departed this life for the next (still doing her duty to the end). It has been reimagined in numerous dramas and films and has featured in many famous memoirs. Yet, to the Royal Family, it is synonymous with escape, peace, privacy and happy memories.
Queen Mary of Denmark steps out solo as she attends Freedom museum in Copenhagen as cracks reappear in the Danish royal family after fans speculate someone 'stayed away' from their Easter holiday
Queen Mary of Denmark looked typically stylish today as she attended the Freedom Museum in Copenhagen, amid rumours that she dropped out of a planned trip with her husband Prince Frederik. The Australian-born royal, 52, donned an elegant long trench coat which she tied at the waist as she headed out to the Museum to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the National Guard. The outing comes amid speculation that Mary may have spent the Easter break away from Prince Frederik as their flag remained raised over their mansion in Amalienborg Castle - meaning at least Frederik, Mary or their son Crown Prince Christian was in attendance. The family often travel for Easter, with the palace telling Danish publication Her&Nul; last week that Queen Margrethe, 83, will act as head of state as the whole family travel out of the country.However, it seems a last minute change took place, with Mary possibly staying behind in Copenhagen.
Will Meghan Markle join Prince Harry when he returns to the UK next month? Questions over whether Duchess of Sussex will attend Invictus Games event - as she breaks cover to read books to youngsters at Los Angeles Children's Hospital on Royal-style visit
Prince Harry and Meghan could start mending their broken relationship with the Royal Family if the Duchess of Sussex returns to the UK alongside her husband for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, royal sources have claimed. Former Suits star Meghan, who was seen showing off her acting skills while reading to kids at a Los Angeles children's hospital in newly-released photos, has not returned to Britain since Queen Elizabeth II 's funeral in September 2022. The Duchess of Sussex did not come back for King Charles's coronation in May 2023 which Prince Harry attended alone. But in a royal-style visit in California , Meghan attended the LA Children's Hospital on March 21 and led a 'Literally Healing' session. In footage of the visit released yesterday, Meghan greets the group of children as they meet to hear her read the stories, including Rosie Revere, Engineer, which she labels as 'one of my favourites'.
Meghan Markle shows off her acting skills as she excitedly reads to kids during a 'Literally Healing' storytime session at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, who lives in Montecito with Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, visited the hospital on March 21, when she led a 'Literally Healing' session. 'Children were laughing and singing as The Duchess turned into character with every page as she read patient favourite books like Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat and I Saw a Cat', read a statement. In footage of the visit, Meghan greets the group of children as they meet to hear her read the stories, including Rosie Revere, Engineer, which she labels as 'one of my favourites'. Gesturing and changing the sound of her voice to add more to the characters' quotes, Meghan's acting roots were clearly paying off.
George, Charlotte and Louis are the 'centre of Prince and Princess of Wales' world' and are showing 'extraordinary resilience' in the face of Kate's cancer battle, insider claims
Earlier this month, the royal mother-of-three (left), 42, announced in an emotional video message that she is undergoing 'preventative' chemotherapy after cancer was discovered following her major abdominal surgery in January. In the video (inset), the Princess explained how 'it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them' and to 'reassure them that I am going to be okay'. Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, an insider revealed that the Prince and Princess of Wales' children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, (right) have been a source of support during Kate's treatment. Describing how they 'buoy [Kate and William] with smiles', the insider said: 'The children are at the centre of their world.'
ROBERT HARDMAN: No one is being complacent about the King's cancer treatment, but Charles's firm, ungloved handshakes were the clearest sign yet that our monarch is getting better
Would he or wouldn't he? It wasn't just the crowd waiting patiently outside St George's Chapel this morning who were wondering if the King might exchange a few words with the public for the first time since his cancer diagnosis. Every right-minded royalist will have been having similar thoughts. In the event, he did not merely swap pleasantries. This was a full-scale, traditional royal walkabout with - crucially - handshakes. And not just one or two. If proof were needed that our monarch is getting better, then here it was. He didn't just look well but he was manifestly enjoying being back among his people, greeting a long line of well-wishers from as far afield as New Zealand and the USA with an outstretched, ungloved hand. Even the late Queen, when in the rudest of health, did not undertake Easter Sunday walkabouts like this. The routine was always the same: a chat with the Dean of Windsor, a posy from a child or two, a wave to the waiting crowds and back to the castle. So St George's Chapel regulars were more than pleasantly surprised by the King's enthusiasm.
Sophie Wessex and daughter Lady Louise are Queens of the royal hand-me-down - as these stylish pictures prove
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And when it comes to her sense of style, the Duchess of Edinburgh certainly has a keen admirer in her daughter, Lady Louise. It seems that Louise, 20, is more than happy to raid her mother's rather impressive wardrobe and has recently been photographed giving some old hits a new life. Who wouldn't recycle when the labels on offer include the likes of Stella McCartney , Suzannah and ME+EM?
This prince was 'a coroneted sleaze machine' according to one top royal writer. Foreign Office mandarins called him His Buffoon Highness...
Pity the second son in any royal family. As author Tina Brown puts it, 'the only certainty is that, as the years go by, his importance will decline as he slides inexorably down in the line of succession.' The career of this prince seemed to have been in decline ever since he left the Royal Navy in 2001. A spell as the United Kingdom's special representative for international trade and investment did nothing to burnish his reputation. It was a role 'that allowed him to swan around the world at government expense playing golf,' writes Brown in her best-selling book, The Palace Papers.
RICHARD EDEN: The very telling reason why Harry and Meghan should now seek forgiveness from Kate...
Queen Camilla comforts woman who lost her husband to cancer even as husband Charles battles the disease
Tracey Hanan, 56, (not pictured) showed Queen Camilla a wooden board which had been used to hold a pork pie wedding cake when she married her late husband Tony in 2017. Mrs Hanan had been left distraught when the etching on the board bearing their names began to fade following her husband's death from prostate cancer in 2021. But the item was returned to its former glory when she visited the Shrewsbury Repair Cafe - which restores damaged items - and was one of the volunteer groups who met the Queen (pictured) on Wednesday.
Happy Easter, Harald! King of Norway, 87, puts recent health woes behind him for a touching family portrait weeks after having a pacemaker fitted
Europe's oldest monarch (left), 87, smiled warmly alongside Queen Sonja (front left), Crown Prince Haakon (back far right), Crown Princess Mette-Marit (back right), Princess Ingrid Alexandra (centre), and Prince Sverre Magnus (back far left). Despite only being a short period since the operation, the monarch appeared relaxed and cheerful as he sat beside his wife, Sonja, 86, at the front of the image.
One's Royal selfie! Moment schoolboy politely asks Queen Camilla for a selfie during walkabout, with the Royal grinning as she obliges by agreeing 'Okay'
Camilla was given a tour of Shrewsbury Farmer's Market on Wednesday, where she spent time speaking to organisers and traders, featuring food, crafts, jewellery and craft stalls. Charlie was stood amongst the crowd with his mother Aimee when she encouraged him to ask Camilla for a picture. Aimee can be heard in the video saying: 'Go on Charlie, go on Charlie'.
Lady Tatiana Mountbatten - daughter of the King's cousin, the Marquess of Milford Haven - celebrates christening of her baby girl Elodie
Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, from London, has celebrated the christening of her baby daughter Elodie in a stunning church ceremony (left). Tatiana, who is the daughter of King Charles's cousin George Mountbatten, 4th Marquess of Milford Haven, shared the carousel of images to her Instagram account last week. The 33-year-old from London welcomed baby Elodie, now five months, with her husband Alexander 'Alick' Dru last October (pictured right, just after Elodie was born).
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: The King's decision to attend church on Easter morning gives Prince Andrew a chance to strut his stuff
EPRHAIM HARDCASTLE: The greater media presence triggered by the King's (left) decision to attend church on Easter morning gives Prince Andrew (right) an opportunity to strut his stuff on the walk to Windsor's St George's Chapel. It's just a month since he elbowed his way to a front-row seat for King Constantine's memorial service. The demoted royal is expected to join the King and others to receive communion at a private service in the castle before the walk to the chapel where the winking cameras await.
Meghan Markle targets the pet food market: Duchess of Sussex new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard could sell bird seed and edible pet treats, trademark documents reveal
Meghan Markle hopes to sell products from bird seed to pet treats and gardening shears to napkin rings with her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard. The Duchess of Sussex has listed a range of items in documents sent to the US Patent and Trademark Office, also including bath soaps, curtains and yoga blankets. Other items in the papers - which were submitted on March 13 but have only now emerged - are ketchup, incense burners, flower pots, pet food and recipe books. It comes after DailyMail.com revealed Meghan is now eyeing Gwyneth Paltrow 's beauty crown as she added cosmetics and beauty products to the list of goods . The 42-year-old Duchess wants to market fragrance sachets, bath and shower gels and salts, hand soaps, body creams, bath oil, body lotions and other cosmetics. Meghan is also hoping to sell scented oils, reed diffusers, fragrances and non-medicated pet grooming products such as shampoo and conditioner for dogs.
Prince Harry is dragged into bombshell $30M lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Producer suing rapper over 'sex-trafficking parties' says star's access to the Duke of Sussex and other celebrities boosted his 'legitimacy' as his mansions are raided
Record producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones' filed the bombshell lawsuit against Diddy and claims that his 'affiliation' to the Duke of Sussex and other stars gave him and his associates 'legitimacy'. Lil Rod's lawyers claim guests were drawn to Diddy's alleged sex-trafficking parties because of his 'access to celebrities such as famous athletes, political figures, artist, musicians, and international dignitaries like British Royal, Prince Harry', court documents filed in New York say. The court documents filed in the US last month do not suggest any wrongdoing on Prince Harry's part. MailOnline has asked the Duke of Sussex to comment. While Harry is not facing a legal claim, it is not the first time the royals have been embroiled in serious court allegations in the US, with Prince Andrew forced to settle a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre , a sex slave of Jeffrey Epstein . It came hours after Diddy's Los Angeles and Miami mansions were raided by the Department of Homeland Security. Combs, a billionaire, is already facing lawsuits from three women and has lost a host of commercial deals in the wake of the claims.
US talk show host Stephen Colbert faces fresh backlash as he finally addresses his Kate Middleton 'jokes' - telling viewers 'I do not make light of somebody else's tragedy' - but stops short of a full apology
The 59-year-old comedian told his audience on The Late Show on CBS last night that he does 'not make light of somebody else's tragedy' - but he fell short of apologising to Kate who has been the subject of cruel conspiracy theories in recent months. Colbert - a self-confessed anti-monarchist - accepted that his jokes had 'upset some people', adding that he was aware 'any cancer diagnosis of any kind is harrowing for the patient and for their family'. The presenter - who had made jokes about Kate's 'disappearance' - also said that he and everyone on the programme 'would like to extend our well wishes and heartfelt hope that her recovery is swift and thorough'. In a monologue on last night's show, he began by saying: 'You know, folks, I don't know if you have noticed, but we do a lot of shows and I tell a lot of jokes, and I tell jokes about a lot of different things, mostly what everybody's talking about.' Colbert's lack of apology sparked a fresh backlash, with Queen Elizabeth II's former press secretary Dickie Arbiter writing: 'He might be full of regret for himself but he didn't apologise.'
The inside story of the Royal health crisis: Why Kate made video statement, how she met King TWICE in hospital and the Wales' three wishes for the future
Windsor will be witnessing a very different sort of Easter this year. Last time, we saw a full turnout of the Royal Family in the spring sunshine at St George's Chapel. The chief concern back then was the countdown to the Coronation. This year, it is going to be a much smaller affair. We are likely to see the King and Queen but his health, of necessity, demands a much-reduced crowd around him. The Princess of Wales and her family are not expected at all. They want to make the most of the Easter holidays and maximise her three wishes: time, space and privacy. The contrasting images of Easter Sunday 2023 versus 2024 will, therefore, paint a pretty bleak picture.
The Kate Middleton conspiracy theories STILL won't stop: Shameless trolls are now spreading bizarre and offensive social media posts about the Princess of Wales' brave cancer video
The Princess of Wales' emotional video (left) of her sitting on a park bench telling the world about her diagnosis has touched the hearts of the nation and was supposed to bring an end to months of frenzied online speculation of her whereabouts and health. Kate, 42, will now retreat to the sanctuary of her family home Anmer Hall, in Norfolk, with Prince William and their children 'to close off from the world', no doubt hoping to be left in peace in her fight against the disease. Yet bizarre conspiracy theories continue as cruel trolls spread ludicrous speculation that Kate's video was AI-generated. Other veiled sick jibes have seen the video reposted with Princess Diana and Meghan Markle's face superimposed over Kate's in an attempt to 'prove' the simplicity of creating a deepfake video.
'George is ten and can't be shielded from any of this now': How Kate and William timed cancer announcement for Easter holidays to make sure their children heard before anyone else
The family released Kate's video announcement to the press a few hours after the school closed so that her children would not immediately face questions in the playground after the news was made public. 'George is ten now and can't be shielded from any of this now,' a palace source told The Sunday Times. 'Once it's at the school gate and in the school playground, he won't be able to avoid it.'
Prince William supported Kate's decision to announce her cancer treatment and was proud at her 'courage and strength' in telling the world
Prince William supported Princess Kate's decision to announce that she was being treated for cancer and is said to be 'extremely proud' at her 'courage and strength'. The Prince of Wales played an important part in his wife's decision to reveal her diagnosis to the world and wishes she did not have to do it, he knew it was her choice and he supported her. 'It was her decision, it wasn't begrudged and he fully supported it,' a close friend of Prince William's told The Sunday Times.
Kate Middleton's health history, from her shock cancer diagnosis to her battle with extreme morning sickness and the three-inch scar running down her head from a childhood injury
Kate Middleton, 42, was admitted to a London hospital in January for planned surgery and returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery. Doctors, however, discovered an unspecified form of cancer in tests taken after her operation. In a video message today, Kate revealed the diagnosis 'came as a huge shock' but she was now in the 'early stages' of preventative chemotherapy treatment. Here, MailOnline details her health history.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Could William and Harry be reunited at the Duke of Westminster's wedding?
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: With invitations dispatched for Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor's wedding, a society guessing game develops as to whether Harry will show at the event in June. If he does, it would be the first time he and William were under the same roof since their father's coronation. Sources report that Grosvenor, 33, is staying neutral, maintaining a good relationship with both, leaving it up to them to resolve their family drama. However, the home team could have an advantage. The Duke is godfather to Prince George who could be a page boy on the big day in Chester Cathedral. Perhaps Harry might replicate his attendance at the Diana Legacy Awards last week when he appeared via video.
Leave Kate Middleton alone! Archbishop of Canterbury calls conspiracy theories about the Princess nothing more than 'old-fashioned village gossip' - as Keir Starmer urges public to 'butt out' and let her rest
Online speculation has spread in recent weeks about the whereabouts of the Princess of Wales, 42, while she continues to recover from abdominal surgery, with palace aides saying they would not comment on her recovery. However, Kate was captured on camera by a member of the public walking cheerily with Prince William outside Windsor Farm Shop on Saturday, reportedly looking 'super relaxed'. Conspiracy theories about Kate have continued to spread like wildfire since her outing this weekend, with some claiming the footage was not of Kate but instead a lookalike of the royal. The Archbishop of Canterbury (right) has slammed the 'gossip', saying that speculating about the health of the princess is 'wrong'. Sir Keir Starmer (inset) also urged the public to stop speculating about Kate's health, telling them to 'leave her alone'.
Hero bodyguard who saved Princess Anne from crazed gunman reveals he still has bullet lodged in his hand 50 years after he was shot three times trying to protect royal
For his heroic attempts to protect Princess Anne, Jim Beaton (left, and top right being visited by Anne in hospital) was awarded the George Cross. But the more enduring souvenir from his brush with death 50 years ago today - when crazed gunman Ian Ball (inset) tried to kidnap the Princess Royal - is a fragment of bullet embedded in his hand. Mr Beaton, 81, was an inspector in the Metropolitan Police and served as Anne's bodyguard for five years. Ball ambushed Anne as she and her then husband Captain Mark Phillips were being driven down The Mall late at night (bottom right, the royal limousine). Mr Beaton was shot three times by Ball after his own gun jammed but escaped with his life when passing former boxer Ronnie Russell punched the gunman in the head. Speaking today to mark the 50th anniversary of the kidnap attempt, Mr Beaton told the BBC how Ball 'shot me in the chest' and told of the 'bit of bullet' that is in his right hand.
Will NOTHING silence the Kate conspiracy cranks? As Princess of Wales is pictured smiling at farm shop, cynics take to social media to say it's a body double, AI or even a totally different woman altogether
Conspiracy theorists have taken to social media to cast doubt on a photo showing the Princess of Wales smiling during a shopping trip over the weekend. An 'incredibly happy' Princess Catherine was seen in public on Saturday as she joined her husband for a trip to their local farm shop in Windsor. An image from the visit showed the mother-of-three in good spirits, and appearing healthy and relaxed, as she chatted with Prince William on the return to their car. The news will have reassured fans of the couple that Kate is recovering well from her abdominal surgery in January, which has left her unable to carry out public engagements. It comes after wild social media speculation and gossip about Kate's health and whereabouts, which is understood to have left the couple deeply upset. However, the furore shows no signs of abating among some, as some cynics took to social media to denounce the images as fake, accusing them of showing a body double, a different woman or having been altered by AI .
From deep sadness to dazzling pomp, 15 key revelations from the must-read royal biography that tells what REALLY happened in those shattering days as Queen Elizabeth's reign drew to a close - and a new era was born
IT is the royal biography that made headlines around the world - 'Charles III: New King, New Court. The Inside Story', by the author and esteemed Daily Mail journalist Robert Hardman. Every extract, featured over several days in the Mail and The Mail on Sunday last week, has offered of fascinating revelations about an extraordinary moment in Monarchy: the end of the Queen's life after 70 years on the throne and the beginning of her eldest son's reign.
King Charles's call for all able-bodied royals to attend the Commonwealth Day service shines an unwelcome light on the family sickbay, writes EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Queen Camilla will lead the extended Royal Family at Monday's Commonwealth Day service with the absent King ordering all able-bodied working royals to attend. This shines an unwelcome light on the royal sickbay (the King, Kate and Princess Alexandra) as well as underlining the frailty of others. The Duke of Kent (89 this year) now needs a stick or wheelchair to get about and the Duke of Gloucester is 80 in August. And the one-time baby of the Windsor clan Prince Edward is 60 on Sunday.
Born on this day - the dashing but VERY complex society photographer who married Princess Margaret but courted scandal throughout much of his life
He is known as the dashing society photographer who became Princess Margaret's husband.Born on this day in March 1930, Lord Snowdon rose to the very highest levels of the establishment. Yet Antony Armstrong-Jones was an intriguing figure in his own right, one of the most glamorous men in post-war London even before he married the princess in 1960.
How Carole became Kate's rock: Princess of Wales's mother, who upheld the 'highest standards' for her children and is a hands-on 'granny', remains by her daughter's side throughout her recovery
While the Prince of Wales has been at his wife's side - and representing her at engagements - Carole (pictured left holding baby Kate, inset with grandson George and right with her daughter at Ascot), 69, also looks to have been eagerly on-hand to do what she can. There were previously concerns that the length of Kate's stint in the exclusive London Clinic suggested the procedure was 'serious'. The exact details of the princess's condition have not been revealed but the Palace said previously it was not cancer-related and that Kate wished her personal medical information to remain private. However, one thing is clear - she has supportive team tending to her recovery - with her mother at the helm alongside William. Speaking to PEOPLE , a palace insider said that Carole and her husband, who only need to take a short drive from Bucklebury, Berkshire to Windsor, are already 'an enduring factor in the upbringing of their grandchildren'.
The day Queen Elizabeth looked like 'one of the royal corgis who has suffered a stroke'? Not that Her Majesty seemed to mind...
The portrait was as unforgiving as one might expect: grim, coarse-featured and imposing. One critic suggested the monarch should have Freud locked up for lese majeste. Yet as Brown explains, the Queen herself displayed her customary lack of personal vanity when the painting was unveiled. 'Very interesting,' she remarked gnomically.
Exhausted Camilla, 76, takes a week off as stepping in for the King takes its toll: Queen jets off to enjoy sunshine overseas
Her Majesty has a clear diary and is set to jet off on holiday via a private flight tomorrow, while also making time for family in the coming weeks. Camilla, 76, has been picking up the extra load since King Charles's shock diagnosis last month, which saw him take a step back from public duties. She has completed 13 official engagements since Charles's condition came to light, continuing with her own plans and appearing alone for events that were meant for both King and Queen. This included an engagement on Valentine's Day, when Camilla went solo to Grosvenor House in London to an event celebrating Shakespeare, of whom the King, 75, is a lifelong fan.
Meghan Markle was 'noticeably' more tactile than other members of the Royal Family when she came to join them, photographer claims
A royal photographer has claimed Meghan Markle was 'noticeably' more tactile than the other royals when she joined the family. Award-winning photographer Samir Hussein captured the famous picture of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex linking arms under an umbrella at the Endeavour Awards in 2020 and described the picture as 'unusual'. Harry and Meghan are known to have broken from the usual formality seen in royal relationships by openly displaying affection and holding hands when out in public. Mr Hussein told The Telegraph: 'It was very noticeable when Meghan came on the scene just how tactile she was, like holding the Duke's hand and being arm-in-arm, so that was quite unusual.' The image of the pair looking adoringly at one another in the rain went viral and was taken at one of the couple's final engagements before they stepped down as senior royals. It will now go on display in London in a new exhibition charting the Hussein family's photography of the monarchy over the years.
The sight of grinning Prince Andrew in pride of place showed just what a problem the royals have got, says RICHARD EDEN. It's time to erase him from the line of succession - and Prince Harry, too...
The prominence of 'pleased-as-punch' Prince Andrew at this week's Windsor memorial service served as a vivid reminder of the troubles now besetting the Royal Family. And highlighted how untenable the prince's position has become.That's the view of Richard Eden, writing in the latest edition of his Palace Confidential Newsletter. With, King Charles and Kate indisposed for health reasons, Prince Harry unavailable and Prince William unexpectedly absent, Prince Andrew found himself on the front row of the thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of Greece on Tuesday.
How the royals will rally around 'Ella': Lady Windsor, 42, who was close to the late Queen and is loved for her 'chatty' nature, can count on wider family following the death of her husband, Thomas Kingston, at 45
As Lady Gabriella, 42, begins to come to terms with the tragic loss of her husband Thomas Kingston at just 45, she will likely find strong support from the wider Windsor family, with the King and Queen both thought to be highly fond of the couple. Minor royal Lady Gabriella, a writer whose 2019 wedding saw the Queen and Prince Philip attend, is known for her relaxed, chatty demeanour and is highly thought of by senior royals. (Pictured from left:
The fabulous diamonds and rubies were real, as were the king and the famous governess. But West End stage show The King and I is mostly LIES, writes IAN LLOYD. No wonder they've banned the show in Thailand, where the monarchy is venerated!
The King and I, by the legendary theatre-writing composers, Rodgers and Hammerstein is once again a West End hit, this time starring Call The Midwife's Helen George. The story tells of Anna Leonowens, a widow who travelled to Siam in the early 1860s to teach English to King Mongkut of Siam's wives and children. Although it is set over 150 years ago the musical, and the later film, are considered so controversial in Thailand - as Siam became known in 1959 - that it has been banned there for over 70 years.
RICHARD EDEN: Harry and Meghan's shameless new website only serves to undermine the King. They are determined to become a rival Royal Family...
Richard Eden believes that the new-look website, Sussex.com, is an 'audacious' move which will undermine King Charles and his heir, Harry's brother, the Prince of Wales. 'The California-based couple have rebranded their website to make it more regal and even started taking advantage of their old "Sussex Royal" title - something they told the late Queen they would not do,' he writes.
Prince Harry and Meghan hit back after criticism of Sussex.com launch and family rebrand, defiantly insisting they 'will not be broken'
Prince Harry and Meghan have hit out at criticism of their Sussex.com website and royal rebrand - defiantly insisting they 'will not be broken'. The couple, who have been embroiled in a series of controversies this week, issued the extraordinary statement this evening. They have come under fire in recent days over their new Sussex.com website, in particular Meghan's coat of arms - which critics claim is a breach of their promise to the late Queen Elizabeth when they acrimoniously quit front-line royal duties.
Pictured: The 'Brits' who serenaded Harry and Meghan with chorus of 'God Save The King' as they hit the slopes in Whistler
A group of 'Brits' who serenaded Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by singing 'God Save The King' were captured on film as the royal couple put on a united front in their first public appearance since their royal rebrand. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in the stunning Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia for a two-day trip from California to promote next year's Invictus Games, the first time it will involve winter sports.
Sarah Vine says the Sussexes should be stripped of their titles to stop them 'shamelessly' monetising the Royal Family on YouTube talk show The Reaction
Prince Harry and Meghan should be stripped of their titles to stop them shamelessly profiting off the Royal family , according to the Mail's talk show, The Reaction. In the latest episode, out today, Mail columnists Sarah Vine and Andrew Pierce set their sights on Harry and Meghan's new website 'Sussex.com' to ask whether the couple are trading off their Royal titles and are in breach their agreement with the late Queen. Without the Royal family, Ms Vine said, Harry would simply be a 'slightly thick, balding ex-soldier' while Meghan would be a 'moderately attractive, not very successful ex-actress'. After sources close to the former working Royals tried to quash any furore over the naming of the website, Ms Vine added: 'What really irritated me was that "their people" responded to criticism... by saying that Sussex is their surname. It is not their surname, their surname is Mountbatten-Windsor. Mr Pierce interjected: 'It is a shameless way, in my view, to monetarize them by reminding the world that they are Royal.'
Prince Harry gets set to launch Invictus Games tomorrow and 'reflect on how special Canada is to him and wife Meghan'
Harry will tell crowds of his fond memories of their time spent in the country when the couple attend the Vancouver Whistler 2025's One Year to Go celebrations later this week, according to The Telegraph. The event, which will take place between Wednesday and Friday, aims to raise awareness of the 2025 Invictus Games, which will take place February 8 and February 16 next year. Harry and Meghan are said to have relished their time spent on Vancouver Island, where they went after leaving their royal duties in 2019. The Duke has previously spoken about how Canada felt like home to him and that 'we could imagine spending the rest of our lives there'. Meghan is also said to hold a great affection for Canada having lived in Toronto while filming 'Suits'.
Which close relative of William and Harry has risen above the recent family dramas? She celebrates her birthday today...
As family tensions sometimes threaten to pull the House of Windsor apart, there is, thankfully, one figure who enjoys the confidence of all the disparate Royal factions and quietly keeps the crucial lines of communication open when emotions are running high. This figure, who celebrates her 67th birthday today, has always shunned the limelight - particularly since Diana's tragic death in August 1997 - and it is this discretion that explains why she has been so successful in remaining close to King Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and, especially, to Prince Harry.
Kate will 'lean on' her trusted nanny Maria Borrallo as she recovers from abdominal surgery - leaving William to be 'present as a father, attend royal duties and provide emotional support' to his wife
The Princess of Wales will 'rely' on her trusted nanny as she recovers from abdominal surgery - with Maria Borrallo's help being 'invaluable' at this difficult time, a royal expert has said. Kate, 42, is a 'hands on mother' but will need to 'rest as much as she can' - and Maria's contribution will be important so William has the capacity to resume royal duties, Richard Fitzwilliams added.
They're known for horses not harmony! So meet the members of the Royal Family who can actually hold a tune (and play an instrument or two...)
For all their many accomplishments, the Windsors have rarely been thought of as sparkling musicians. Princesses Margaret and Elizabeth both learnt to play the pianoforte, although it was Margaret rather than her sister, the Queen, who would become associated with the performing arts. Charles had a go with trumpet and the cello but not, as he admits, to any great effect. Horses have mostly come before harmony. Yet that doesn't mean the royals haven't tried and, in a few cases, succeeded in mastering musical instruments - delighting the rest of us when their hidden talents are unexpectedly revealed...
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Can you guess which royal women put their best foot forward in these pictures? They're TOE-TALLY out of step!
Being a part of the Royal Family comes with a plethora of rules and traditions that extend even to clothing and styling choices. Royal women should, for example, refrain from removing coats in public since it is viewed as an unladylike. Nail varnish should be neutral, not coloured. And then it comes to feet: it is judged inappropriate to wear open toe shoes for an official engagement! Going bare foot is out of the question....read
Queen Mary and King Frederik are caught in a royal Photoshop row: Fans claim portrait of 'tense' Danish royals is two separate images merged together - weeks after Kate admitted to editing her Mother's Day photo
Royal watchers have accused Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark of photoshopping their first official royal portrait.
Horoscope today: Daily guide to what the stars have in store for YOU - April 30, 2024
OSCAR CAINER: Today is about making progress. We can still afford time for connection. But as the red planet comes home to Aries, daydreaming can be replaced by the incentive to set things in motion.
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova reveals a VERY senior royal 'who is huge fan of the show' has told her they would love 'to be a contestant'
Pro dancer Nadiya, 34, revealed Princess Anne, 73, would love to join Strictly Come Dancing as a contestant, adding royals are 'huge fan of the show'.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: French magazine uses AI photographs to predict the Royal Family's future
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: French magazine Paris Match elevates the art of doctored Royal photographs to a new level with a portrait of 72-year-old Kate as Queen Mother in 2054.
Duchess of Edinburgh shares heartwarming moment with toddler as she visits UNFPA office in Kyiv during tour of Ukraine
The mother-of-two, 59, visited the UNFPA office in Kyiv today, where she met with war victims. After touring the premises, the Duchess was particularly taken with a cheeky young toddler.
Brave Sophie denounces Putin's forces for using rape as a weapon of war: Duchess of Edinburgh rails against 'degrading' sexual violence as she meets survivors and pays her respects to Bucha massacre victims
Sophie, 59, denounced the use of sexual violence to 'demean, degrade and destroy' women and girls as she met survivors of the Russian invasion on Monday.
Hilarious moment Queen Camilla tells sailor to 'just put back' a glass of champagne as royal hosts reception for the first female crew to win around-the-world yacht race
The royal, 76, hosted a reception for the 'Maiden' yachting crew at Clarence House in London today following their Global Ocean Race Win earlier this year.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium is elegant in floral dress as she attends 50th anniversary of the Baillet Latour foundation in Brussels
Queen Mathilde of Belgium turned heads in a floral dress on Monday evening as she attended a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Baillet Latour Foundation in Brussels.
Duchess of Edinburgh is elegant in £1,250 Etro dress as she becomes first British royal to visit Ukraine
The mother-of-two, 59, has become the first British royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022.
Brave Sophie becomes the first British royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the war: Duchess of Edinburgh meets President Zelensky and the First Lady as she pays respects to victims of Putin's invasion
Sophie, 59, met with President Zelensky and his wife - and passed on a personal message from King Charles - as she showed her solitary with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and torture
Queen Camilla's rescue dogs Beth and Bluebell to make their Chelsea Flower Show debut in willow sculpture form
The Queen, 76, adopted Beth from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, in South London , in 2011 and fellow Jack Russell terrier Bluebell joined the family the following year.
NADINE DORRIES: My encounter with King Charles that shows how he must feel about Harry's trip to Britain - and what I believe the Prince should do next...
Despite the deep scars inflicted by the rift in the Royal Family, I see Harry's upcoming visit as the perfect opportunity for him to reach out to his family.
Queen Camilla appears in high spirits as she hosts the first female crew to win an around-the-world yacht race - after it was announced King Charles will return to public duties
The royal, 76, hosted a reception for the 'Maiden' yachting crew following their Global Ocean Race Win at Clarence House on Monday.
Harry and Meghan's royal tour in all but name: Experts say Sussexes want their own 'rival royal roadshow' with their unofficial trip to Nigeria, as they accuse couple of trying to 'have their cake and eat it' by 'exploiting' Palace connections
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to travel to the African country in May after being invited by its chief of defence staff to take part in 'cultural activities'.
How Kate Middleton 'strategically chased' Prince William in college: Future Queen wooed Prince with stunning dress before pair finally got together - as they celebrate 13 years married
Prince William and Kate Middleton met while studying at St Andrew's university in Scotland in 2001, but that was no coincidence, reports Elle magazine.
Kate Middleton then and now: How the popular royals have changed over the years from first photo that caused Buckingham Palace uproar - as couple celebrate 13th wedding anniversary
The pair became friends at St Andrew's University - with the early days of their romance recently dramatised in the final season of The Crown - and that connection blossomed into romance.
Inside Kate Middleton and Prince William's 13-year marriage as the future King supports his wife through her battle with cancer
William and Kate tied the knot 13 years ago at Westminster Abbey in a beautiful, breathtaking ceremony that was watched by an estimated 163million viewers worldwide.
Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate 13th wedding anniversary as fans share well wishes online
Prince William , 41, and Kate Middleton , 42, tied the knot at Westminster Abbey in 2011 with around 37 million people watching in the UK.
ELIZA SCARBOROUGH: The royals are diplomatic dressers - and never more so than on foreign trips. So can YOU crack the style code and guess the host country from the outfit?
On foreign visits, a royal wardrobe must strike a delicate balance, paying homage to the host country while also acknowledging their identity as a representative of the United Kingdom.
Even the sun came out to congratulate William and Kate! On the anniversary of their wedding, we remember the A-Z of a touching moment and a glorious occasion
It was one of the feel-good moments of the decade - the union of Prince William, handsome heir to the throne, and elegant commoner Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011.
Horoscope today: Daily guide to what the stars have in store for YOU - April 29, 2024
OSCAR CAINER: As Venus comes home to earthy Taurus, it's time to fall in love with the earth again and ground ourselves in the physical, natural environment.
Like Rebel Wilson I went to a sex party in LA with the rich and famous. Unlike Rebel, I stayed to the end. Here's what happened...
Actress Rebel Wilson caused a stir last week by claiming a member of the Royal Family had invited her to a drug‑fuelled orgy at the home of an American tech billionaire ten years ago.
King Charles is keen to saddle up for Trooping The Colour as he returns to public duties this week
Charles will return to public duties this week with the blessing of his doctors, attending a cancer treatment clinic with Queen Camilla on Tuesday.
'No senior members of the Royal Family' will join Prince Harry at UK Invictus event which he will also attend without Meghan before couple embark on their first non-official royal tour of Nigeria
The Duke of Sussex, 39, will fly to Britain next month for the first time since the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis.
Camilla beams with Charles by her side again - after being at the helm of the Royal Family amid the King's cancer battle - as the pair make a visit to Sunday Service at Crathie Church
Queen Camilla has been pictured beaming while accompanying the king to church in Scotland today.
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt eyes new stadium site possibilities after Missouri voters rejected sales tax aimed at remodeling Arrowhead Stadium: 'Time is short for us'
Could the Kansas City Chiefs leave Arrowhead Stadium, their home for the last half century? Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said Saturday that he is now looking at alternate sites for the team.
The man who REALLY shattered Princess Beatrice's heart: How a tech-savvy entrepreneur known as 'Dashing Dave' won her affections, only to leave her anguished and depressed when he rebuffed her 'ultimatum' on their future
There was understandable relief when Princess Beatrice's year-long romance with American playboy Paolo Liuzzo finally broke apart in 2006.
Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan wishes his wife a happy birthday in gushing post
Taking to Instagram, the future King of Jordan shared a gushing post to his five million followers, showing Rajwa beaming in formal attire.
As Prince William and Kate prepare to celebrate their wedding anniversary, we look back on some of the sweetest moments they've shared together over the years...
It's been a roller coaster 12 months for the Prince and Princess of Wales. And, as the couple celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary today, there will be much for them to reflect upon.
How Queen Mary of Denmark is the 'big sister' of style to our own Kate Middleton. And why she's one step ahead - not just when it comes to fashion...
Both were middle-class commoners when they married into their respective royal families. So, perhaps comparisons between Queen Mary and our own Princess of Wales were inevitable.
The Royal Family's 'Hanoverian Housekeeping' tips revealed: Buy £1000 shirts, £5,000 suits (put silver ciggy boxes in every room, then pay your bills late and grab as much free stuff as you can)
Outwardly, they give the impression of being frugal and parsimonious - which they are - but it does not apply to what they eat, drink, wear, drive and ride, says Brian Hoey.
EMILY PRESCOTT: Did King Charles's ex-aide help smooth the way for Meghan's new PR man as his protege becomes Archewell's director of communications in the UK?
EMILY PRESCOTT: Four years after turning their back on Britain, have Prince Harry and Meghan taken the first tentative steps to finding a bridge between them and the Royal Family?
Prince Andrew goes for a ride a day after it was announced King Charles will be returning to public duties as monarch continues cancer treatment
Prince Andrew was spotted on a horse ride around the Windsor Castle estate on Saturday, just a day after King Charles III announced he will return to public-facing duties.
Maxima's mini-me! Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, 18, is the twin of her mother as she attends King's Day celebrations with Dutch royals
The royal, who is second in line to the Dutch throne behind her sister Princess Catharina-Amalia, joined her parents Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander and her two sisters in Emmen.
Three cheers for the King! Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is a vision in green as King Willem-Alexander and their daughters join her to celebrate King's Day
The Dutch royal family were out in full force for the annual festival, which marks the birthday of King Willem-Alexander , this year heading to the town of Emmen in the north east.
Prince Harry faces backlash for 'embarrassing' and 'ridiculous' decision to wear UK 'participation' medals to present US army award
The Duke of Sussex, 39, wore an assortment of medals on his jacket as he named combat medic Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks the Military Times Soldier of the Year.
Sex, psychoanalysis, intimate operations and a winning way with flashers - how eye-popping Marie Bonaparte put even her maverick nephew, Prince Philip, in the shade...
The Duke of Edinburgh was a larger-than-life character, but even he paled to next to his colourful aunt, Marie Bonaparte.
This sex-fuelled British royal became the Queen of Spain. But she was 'sacked' for sleeping with a duke AND his duchess. Then Britain booted her out, too!
Born at Balmoral, this grand-daughter of Queen Victoria spent her happy childhood years at Kensington Palace. But a turbulent life would follow and she ended her days in exile.
Something borrowed - and proudly so... we recall the dazzling heirloom tiaras worn by royal brides through the decades
When it comes to incorporating 'something borrowed' on your wedding day, few items could impress more than a cherished heirloom tiara.
Meghan's brand troubles: Netflix could step in to help run American Riviera Orchard after Duchess failed to find a CEO despite wide search - as streaming giant also plots new show and looks to US TV couple for inspiration
The Duchess of Sussex was unable to fulfil her ambitions within the Royal Family . Now, she seems to be struggling to achieve them outside it as well.
SARAH VINE: This has been the making of King Charles: Like so many families who face serious illness, the shock and realisation of what's at stake has united the royals
Today's announcement about the health of the King is a relief. King Charles is slowly returning to his duties - just in time to celebrate the first anniversary of his Coronation, on May 6th.
How Camilla kept the wheels turning: The Queen's natural warmth and dedication to duty has brought smiles to the faces of royal fans in Charles's absence - as the King gets the green light to return to royal engagements
The royal, 76, has been praised by wellwishers and members of the Firm alike for her steadfast presence amid a turbulent time for the British monarchy.
How King Charles' sister Anne - often dubbed the 'hardest working royal' has helped plug the gap at the top of the monarchy during his absence
Princess Anne is one of the senior members of the British royal family who remained a constant as the monarch stepped back to focus on his health.
Inside The London Clinic, the Private hospital treating King Charles (which has its own concierge and an award-winning head chef)
The London Clinic has been the go-to for the royal family over many decades - and also counts Liz Taylor and John F Kennedy among its former patients.
As King Charles continues his recovery, how Prince Philip battled heart condition and the Queen Mother was secretly treated for cancer
The late Queen Mother was secretly twice treated for cancer - once in 1966 when she had a tumour removed from her colon and again in 1984 when the royal had a growth excised from her breast.
How King Charles, Kate Middleton and Fergie have revealed all to the public about their cancer diagnoses
The good news about the King's cancer treatment today is just the latest instance of the royals opening up about health battles since the start of the his reign.
LIVEKing Charles cancer latest: Major update on monarch's health as palace confirm he will resume public duties after positive response to treatment in huge boost for slimmed-down monarchy
Live updates as Buckingham Palace release statement on King Charles' health following cancer treatment which has forced him to postpone public duties.
When was King Charles diagnosed with cancer? And when did he first go back to work? A timeline of the events that led to today's update
Here MailOnline takes a look at the sequence of events that led to today's update on the King's health.
King's own cancer battle has been an inspiration to his 'beloved daughter in law': How Charles paid tribute to Kate Middleton - and was the reason she bravely went public with her own diagnosis - as monarch receives health boost
Kate's words brought comfort to millions also in the midst of the same battle - but her message was also a subtle thanks to her father-in-law for his unerring support during the hardest weeks of her life.
Jos Buttler swaps cricket for baseball as the England captain tries his luck at hitting a home run alongside MLB icon Chase Utley to advertise the World Tour in London
Buttler (left) has been lighting up the Indian Premier League in recent weeks, scoring two centuries for Rajasthan Royals as he looks to help his side to the play-offs ahead of the World Cup.
Queen Letizia of Spain stuns in scarlet as she joins King Felipe to pay tribute to Spanish Olympians
Queen Letizia of Spain, 51, joined King Felipe, 56, at an event to commemorate former Spanish Olympians from the 1992 Games, which Felipe took part in.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is a hit with the kids as she high-fives schoolchildren while opening The King's Games in Hoofddorp
The Dutch Royal, 52, and her husband King Willem-Alexander, 56, were in high spirits as they met with school pupils of KBS Klippeholm and CBS Vesterhavet in the northwestern province.
Stuttering and bad-tempered, George VI was no great looker - and his pretty bride had... doubts. But they tied the knot on this day in 1923 and Britain should be very grateful that they did!
He was the reluctant king - she was his decidedly reluctant bride. Yet together they led the nation through World War II and enjoyed a fulfilled and happy married life.
Queen Mary of Denmark wears the palace's stunning crown jewels for the first time - but not everyone's convinced it's the best look
Queen Mary of Denmark donned the Danish palace's Emerald set for the first time in her debut royal portrait as Queen consort. The set is only ever worn by the queen.
RICHARD KAY: Beatrice's violent, drug-taking ex who claimed that Prince Andrew asked him for $10,000 cash to bail out one of his girlfriends: Troubled playboy Paolo Liuzzo is found dead of suspected overdose in Miami hotel...
Yesterday it was revealed that the 41-year-old body of Paolo Liuzzo had been found by police in a £130-a night room in a modest hotel in downtown Miami. The time of death was given as 3.34pm.
Piers Morgan reveals what producers were telling him during 'insane' clash with Crackhead Barney where troll claimed Alec Baldwin 'maimed' her - as she says everyone's jealous of her
America's most outrageous internet troll Crackhead Barney was hobbling on crutches with a neck brace, sunglasses, and white face paint, and wearing a diaper with no bra - and it only got worse.
Lady Victoria Hervey dons chic monochrome ensemble as she visits an art exhibition in London
Lady Victoria Hervey, 47, showed off her impressive physique at an art exhibition in London as she donned a jumpsuit which cinched in at the waist, highlighting her slender figure.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco and their twins visit Germany to celebrate the principality being added to the Miniature Wonderland exhibition
Princess Charlene of Monaco, 46, looked stunning in a cream coat as she joined her family, Prince Albert, Jacques and Gabriella at the opening of Monaco World in Germany today.
Two runaway Household Cavalry steeds 'may never serve again': Black horse Quaker is recovering in equine hospital and is more seriously injured than blood-soaked grey Vida following London rampage, Army reveals
Army bosses have claimed it is 'too early to know' if Vida and Quaker, the runaway Household Cavalry horses that rampaged through central London will ever return to active duty.
Drunken early hours brawl that left a 19-year-old dead and sparked a royal scandal: Beatrice and ex Paolo Liuzzo's whirlwind romance fell apart after it emerged he had been accused of killing student in a fight
Paolo Liuzzo, then 24, was involved in a drunken street brawl that led to the death 19-year-old Jonathan R. Duchatellier in Worcester, Massachusetts, on May 5, 2002.
Revealed: What Prince William said about Kate Middleton to a staff member during school visit - as he reveals his wife 'would have love to' join him
The Prince of Wales, 41, travelled to Rowley Regis, Sandwell, to meet pupil Freddie Hadley, 12, after receiving a letter last year inviting him to see the mental health initiatives at his school.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands holds on to her crimson hat as she battles the wind at Amsterdam restaurant opening
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands had to hold onto her crimson hat today as she braved windy weather to attend the opening of an Amsterdam restaurant geared towards the refugee community.
Picture perfect! King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark look regal in their first official gala portrait since ascending the throne
Following the succession of the throne in January, the Danish royal household has released the first official gala portrait of Frederik, 55, and Mary, 52, which will hang on the walls of staterooms.
The Great British Take Off! Paul Hollywood sports superhero costume and cape as he is hoisted into the air to film flying scene for new TV project
The Great British Bake Off star, 58, sported a full superhero suit, before being hoisted up into the air.
REVEALED: The inner circle rallying round Princess Beatrice as she is left heartbroken by her troubled ex Paolo Liuzzo's death
Beatrice, 35, rarely comments on other family members and abstains from social media. Behind the scenes, however, the princess enjoys a circle of supportive - and highly influential - friends.
Fit for a King! Maze garden inspired by elaborate labyrinth Charles played in as a child starts to take shape at Sandringham
King Charles' new maze garden in the grounds of his Royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk has started to take shape - inspired by the elaborate labyrinth he played in there as a child.
Three Household Cavalry soldiers who were injured when their horses were spooked by building work and rampaged through London are set to make a full recovery and will be returning to duty, Army reveals
Five people, including three soldiers riding the horses, were injured in three separate incidents during the six-mile rampage across London on Wednesday that lasted two hours.
Inside Princess Beatrice's fascinating love life: From her criminal 'first love' to being set up by Prince William as former partner dies of suspected overdose
After Princess Beatrice's former partner Paolo Liuzzo is revealed to have passed away, FEMAIL takes a closer look at her very intriguing romance history.
LIZ JONES: How the past few days have shown us the depth of Kate and Charles's special relationship - and the very touching thing he said to her after she revealed her cancer diagnosis
It is the ultimate special relationship, even if it's been fairly low-key since Kate became part of the Royal Family - exactly 13 years ago on Monday.
The truth about Depp's return to Pirates Of The Caribbean reboot
Depp hopes that his transformation will be fully 'complete' come the fall, with plans for big new commercial and film ventures...
How 'influencer gifting' is 'key' to Meghan's lifestyle brand PR drive: 'Slow drip' of posts by celeb pals who've been sent her American Riviera Orchard jam 'keeps fans guessing who will be next' (as expert suggests even Harry could get involved)
EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess strategically sent out jars the strawberry preserve, made from fruit grown in the Californian enclave of Montecito, to a specially-selected group of friends and celebrities.
The badboy who Beatrice wanted to meet 'granny' but broke her heart: Paolo Liuzzo 'smoked weed' in front of Fergie and was knighted 'Sir Fixit' by the Yorks until his criminal past and 'weakness for women' saw his year in their inner circle crash to an end
Paolo Liuzzo, who has died aged 41, became Princess Beatrice 's first love when she was 17 - and despite the seven-year age gap her parents are said to have 'encouraged' the relationship.
Two 'seriously' injured runaway Household Cavalry horses undergo operations and are being 'closely observed', Army reveals - as it emerges white runaway 'Vida' has history of being spooked and 'kicked soldier in head during King's coronation'
Defence minister James Cartlidge said Household Cavalry horses Vida and Quaker were 'in a serious condition, but as I understand, still alive'.
Kris Jenner becomes Meghan's latest celebrity friend to be gifted a jar of her American Riviera Orchard jam - complete with a bowl of lemons and handwritten letter - as Duchess teases her new lifestyle brand
The Kardashian momager and reality TV star shared a snap of the pot nestled in a bowl of lemons alongside a handwritten letter, presumably from Meghan.
Death, deformity and the 'half-man, half-frog' spectre who haunts Glamis Castle to this day...The tragic family history of the Queen Mother revealed
They're rich, powerful - and, most importantly, have provided through their bloodline our present King. But you wouldn't want to be one of them!
The horrifying decline of Princess Beatrice's ex Paolo Liuzzo is revealed after he was found dead 'of overdose' in Miami hotel aged just 41
Princess Beatrice 's 'first love' Paolo Liuzzo was found dead inside a Miami hotel room of a suspected overdose aged 41 after a long battle with drugs, gambling and violence.
Inside Meghan Markle's friendship with Chrissy Teigen: As the model who knew the Duchess from her Deal or No Deal days gushed about becoming the latest celeb to join the royal's select 'jamfluencer' circle
Their closeness was echoed when Chrissy and her husband, who live in Beverly Hills, shared their joy at becoming the latest A-listers to join Meghan's select 'jamfluencers'.
Biden administration rejects latest bid to release Prince Harry's visa records due to ambassador's 'extraordinary' comment that Joe will never deport the royal
t came after Ambassador Jane Hartley recently said that Harry would not be deported from the U.S. while Biden is president.
Princess Charlotte's adorable talent that makes her mother Kate Middleton 'very happy' - as the young royal turns nine next week
Last year, in a heartwarming exchange with a little girl in Berkshire last year, Prince William's wife, 42, revealed that Charlotte is a fan of 1987 hymn Shine Jesus Shine.
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