Princess Lilibet celebrated her third birthday on Tuesday June 4 and is said to have had an intimate party at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Montecito home

Princess Lilibet turned three on Tuesday (June 4) but there was no public acknowledgement by the Royal Family.

As Lilibet, who is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘s youngest child, celebrated her birthday, fans eagerly watched on to see if any members of the Firm would send well-wishes, but none came.

The apparent snub comes as the Sussexes continue to have a strained relationship with the Royal Family following their decision to step back from working duties in 2020 and the subsequent public outbursts that followed.

The Royal Family failed to wish Lilibet a happy birthday publicly
Lilibet has only made one trip to the UK to see family members from her dad’s side. That appearance came when the tot was brought over for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. During the trip, the Queen got to meet her 11th great-grandchild and namesake for the first time.

However, despite claims King Charles is “desperate” to have a relationship with his youngest son’s kids, no public message occurred – the same blank that happened when Harry’s son Archie turned five last month.

Lilibet is thought to have celebrated her birthday at the weekend with an intimate gathering at her family’s Montecito home. According to People, Meghan and Harry’s close friends and non-royal family members were in attendance, as too were some of Lilibet’s friends.

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Lilibet was born in California in June 2021. She was named after her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

At the time of her birth, it was claimed by sources close to the Sussexes that the late monarch was introduced to her great-grandchild via video call. A source had told People magazine: “They were very excited and couldn’t wait to share that their daughter arrived.”

However, Palace insiders quickly said no such call took place, The Mail on Sunday reported at the time.

The source said: “No video call has taken place. Friends of the Sussexes appear to have given misleading briefings to journalists about what the Queen had said and that took the whole thing over the edge.”

Reports have suggested that King Charles is ramping up the pressure on disgraced Prince Andrew to leave his Windsor home Royal Lodge for a smaller property in the latest move in the long-running saga

It appears battle lines have been drawn once again between Prince Andrew and King Charles over the Duke of York’s crumbling home, Royal Lodge.

The King has reportedly turned up the heat on his younger brother to leave his 30-room Windsor mansion in favour of the smaller Frogmore Cottage, once the UK home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The disgraced Duke of York was seen looking tense while out on a horse ride near his Windsor home earlier today. It’s the first time he’s broken cover since the King allegedly ramped up the pressure in the estate row.

The Duke of York, 64, is understood to have a long lease on the Royal Lodge. But the King is ultimately responsible for all of the royal household’s finances, and so could choose to restrict funds from him – meaning he could soon struggle to meet the extortionate annual upkeep costs of the Grade II-listed property. King Charles also currently funds Andrew’s security bill, which costs £3million a year – and it seems the long-running battle shows no signs of stopping…

Long lease

Since 2004, Andrew has lived at Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate, which he now shares with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. Royal Lodge dates back to the mid-17th Century but it wasn’t until the mid-1930s that it got its first royal residents. In 1931, it was gifted to George VI and the Queen Mother – the then Duke and Duchess of York – as a weekend retreat.

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The Queen Mother made several additions to the property and it also features a mini cottage or Wendy house called Y Bwthyn Bach, which was gifted to the late Queen – then Princess Elizabeth – in 1932. Even after the King died in 1952, it was still used as a grace and favour home by the Queen Mother up until she died there in March 2002, with the late Queen by her side.

Following the Queen Mother’s death, Royal Lodge was leased to Prince Andrew. Along with the main house, the lease included the Gardener’s Cottage, the Chapel Lodge, six Lodge Cottages, police security accommodation and a whopping 40 hectares of land. He was required to pay for any renovations himself, which reportedly were in the region of £7.5million. In 2004, he then moved into Royal Lodge with his two daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie and soon after so did his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson after signing a 75-year lease.

Fall from grace

In recent years, Andrew has seen a huge fall from grace following his association with the convicted paedophile, Jeffry Epstein. In 2019, Andrew was forced to step down from public life following a car crash interview on BBC Newsnight. Then in 2022, he was left shell-shocked after being stripped by the late Queen of all his military titles and royal patronages and was not allowed to use the title of His Royal Highness in any official capacity. A year later, reports began to circulate that Charles was keen for his brother to move out and move into Frogmore Cottage, which has been recently renovated. There were claims Andrew could not meet the £400,000-a-year upkeep of the property – but he refused to budge.

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Stay of execution

However, earlier this year, it was suggested that Andrew had been given a stay of execution at the property following his ex-wife Fergie’s cancer diagnosis. Fergie, who lives at Royal Lodge with Andrew, revealed last year she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and early this year, she also told of how she had been given a skin cancer diagnosis. And it was said the King was mindful of this. The couple also share the house with their five Norfolk Terriers and the late Queen’s two corgis Sandy and Muick.

The Royal Lodge where Prince Andrew resides is definitely in need of a lick of paint

‘Crumbling’ home

Earlier this month, pictures emerged of Royal Lodge appearing to be crumbling and desperately in need of repair. The pictures showed what seems to be worsening cracks in brickwork, as well as paint peeling from an exterior building. And newer photos from this month also capture Royal Lodge’s tired and crumbling walls. Moss is seen on the structure and the paint is peeling away. Scaffolding has been seen at the front of the property, where a skip full of rubble was also spotted.

Piling on the pressure

Now, it has been reported that the King has reignited his pressure on his younger brother over the property and has allegedly warned him of serious consequences if he continues to stay put. Andrew’s persistent refusal to take up the new property after previous requests is reported to have frustrated Charles.

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A royal source told The Times : “The King’s kindness is not without limit and there is a very good option for Andrew to move into Frogmore Cottage, recently vacated by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which also has the benefit of being within the Windsor Castle security cordon hence reducing the need for alternative round-the-clock security for Royal Lodge.” The source added that Andrew is “taking longer than desirable” to “recognise the reality of the situation”.

But Andrew so far shows no sign of budging. One acquaintance of the Duke of York told the newspaper that he is likely to “dig in” if the stand-off continues and that he had already enjoyed a “stay of execution” in light of Sarah Ferguson and the King’s own recent illnesses.

William and Kate benefit?

According to The Times, those in royal circles believe Fergie could help her ex-husband “see sense” and give up his royal home for a smaller property. So what would happen to the estate if he were to leave?

The lease could be sold back to the Crown Estate, who could then rent it out to a private tenant. However, there has been speculation it could become the new home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. William, Kate and their three children currently live in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, which is smaller than Royal Lodge. However, this rumour has been played down by respected royal historian Robert Hardman.

The author of Charles III: The Inside Story, spoke to an official who said the move from Adelaide Cottage to Royal Lodge “might happen but it’s not planned.” According to his book, William and Kate are said to be “extremely happy” in their four-bed cottage. “They are there as a family with total privacy and without lots of staff,” one official told the author.

Meghan Markle and her husband Prince Harry decided to step down as senior members of the Royal Family back in 2020, before starting a life for themselves in America

Prince Harry has become “dependent” on Meghan Markle after moving away from his family and friends, according to one royal expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex uprooted their lives and moved across the pond after stepping down from the Royal Family three years ago. They currently live in Montecito, California, with their two children – Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

After moving away from the UK, royal author Phil Dampier believes Harry has left behind his friends. The expert believes the Duke of Sussex now relies on his wife for a lot of his social experiences.

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Phil said there has been “a massive cost for Harry” in moving to California. Speaking to Fabulous magazine, he said: “Not only has he lost his family, his royal status and military connections, but he’s also lost a lot of friends.

“I get the impression he hasn’t got a circle of drinking buddies he can unwind within Montecito, which has a population of older people, and I’m sure that takes its toll.” Phil said he believes that Harry “is dependent on Meghan for his social life”.

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Despite these comments, Harry did recently enjoy a trip away from Meghan. Just two weeks ago, he was seen smiling and waving at fans as he visited a race track in Austin, Texas.

The Duke of Sussex met the Mercedes team and looked very relaxed during his solo trip. Behind the scenes, Harry seemed animated as he chatted to the team and listened carefully to everything they had to say.

Harry reunited with Meghan for Halloween as they celebrated the spooky season with Archie and Lilibet. The family-of-four were seen out and about in Montecito with a host of other young families as they went trick-or-treating.

Archie held his dad’s hand, with a pumpkin basket in the other, ready to collect sweets. Archie appeared to be dressed as a skeleton while Lilibet, who was carried by Meghan, was dressed in a billowing pink costume.

A new book by Kate Middleton’s uncle could give the family a ‘voice’ and respond to some of the bombshell claims made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a source has claimed

Kate Middleton’s uncle is said to be putting the finishing touches on a tell-all memoir that could spill new secrets about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

Gary Goldsmith, the younger brother of Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton, is hoping to “set the record straight” with his new book, reports OK Magazine. As well as detailing “private family details”, it is claimed Gary is aiming to give the Middleton family “a voice” following bombshell accusations by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. A number of claims were made about Prince William and Kate in the couple’s six-part Netflix series as well as in Harry’s book Spare.

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Harry, 39, claimed William had leaked stories about him to the media, and said he’d shouted at him when he told him about his and Meghan’s decision to step back as senior royals. Harry also said that some men in his family had married “someone who would fit the mould as opposed to somebody who you are perhaps destined to be with”, comments which many interpreted as a swipe at William and Kate’s relationship.

Giving the background for Gary’s new book, the source said the publisher of Harry’s memoir had been confident that Prince William wouldn’t respond to any of Harry’s allegations, as it would not be appropriate for a “future King” to do so. But they said the California-based royal “wouldn’t have anticipated such a comeback from Kate’s family”, and believes the couple now will be “dreading the book’s release”.

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Gary, 58, first spoke of plans to write a memoir back in 2013, having made a £30 million fortune from his IT recruitment business. Though he has previously vowed not to get involved with any matters involving his niece or her husband, his recent comments critical of Meghan and Harry have “gone down well with some people” and made him reconsider his position, according to the source. The unnamed source told New magazine: “He did originally plan to focus the book on himself and his journey to becoming a millionaire, but he will now add in some private family details.”

It is also claimed that Kate and mum Carole will look over Gary’s manuscript before it gets passed on to the publisher, and he is still “very close” to them. The source added: “He won’t want to do anything that will embarrass them, but it could be a good way of putting a Middleton voice out there to set the record straight over some of the things Harry wrote about in Spare.” Gary Goldsmith was also rumoured for the new series of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity, but show bosses are said to have thought the idea to be too risky.

Prince Harry is snubbed, alone and utterly irrelevant

MAUREEN CALLAHAN: It’s Royal revenge! Harry snubbed, alone and utterly irrelevant… and our Discount Duchess Meghan seemingly less popular than Lauren Sanchez

Have the Royals finally taken their revenge?

Having borne the vilest of slurs, insults, accusations and betrayals out of Camp Montecito with dignified silence — for years now — it seems they have served up, with quiet elegance, the dish best served cold.

The chill is felt Stateside, trust.

The prodigal Prince Harry, meant to take his victory lap in London as his Invictus Games reach the ten-year mark, entered St. Paul’s alone while his father and brother held events mere miles away.

The royals, it was announced, would not be seeing Harry this trip. Nor would he be welcome to stay in any of the many palaces, castles or cottages in the King’s portfolio.

No: King Charles, currently battling cancer, was too ‘busy’ to carve out even a few moments for his son, instead hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Of the 30,000 guests invited to that event, Harry did not make the list.

Charles, however, did find time to announce, within hours of Harry landing in London on Monday, that Prince William would be named Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps — Harry’s former regiment, and a role long assumed for him.

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The prodigal Prince Harry, meant to take his victory lap in London as his Invictus Games reach the ten-year mark, entered St. Paul’s alone while his father and brother held events mere miles away.

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Charles, however, did find time to announce, within hours of Harry landing in London on Monday, that Prince William would be named Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps — Harry’s former regiment, and a role long assumed for him.

As for William: He, of course, also didn’t see Harry this week, instead hosting an investiture in Windsor the morning of Harry’s Invictus celebration.

He appears to have made clear his feelings toward Harry, but the stakes are now truly high: Kate Middleton is undergoing chemotherapy for her cancer. The idea that Harry — and, by default, Meghan — could be ever trusted with any information about her or Charles’s health is laughable.

Don’t forget: After Harry made that whirlwind trip to see Charles after his diagnosis was announced in February — granted an audience of less than 30 minutes for over 22 hours in the air — he turned around and gave an interview to ABC News.

Did he go into specifics about Charles’s diagnosis or treatment? No, but probably because Harry is privy to nothing.

That didn’t stop him from talking, or from presuming that such a catastrophic illness meant all would be forgiven.

‘I think any illness, any sickness, brings families together’, Harry told ABC’s Will Reeve days after that briefest of house calls.

 

‘I’ve got other trips planned that would take me through the UK or back to the UK,’ Harry added, ‘so I’ll stop in and see my family as much as I can.’

How’s that working out, Harry?

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King Charles, currently battling cancer, was too ‘busy’ to carve out even a few moments for his son, instead hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

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Of the 30,000 guests invited to that event, Harry did not make the list.

Recall, too, that a well-sourced report in the UK press promptly speculated that Harry would step back in as a part-time working royal — against the distinct orders of the late Queen — to fill in for Charles and Kate.

That idea was quickly and unequivocally shot down.

No way back, well-placed sources told the Mail.

‘The terms of the [Sandringham] accord were very clear,’ a highly-placed source said, ‘and nothing that has happened recently, including the King’s illness, has changed that.’

Not a single royal — not even his cousin Zara Tindall — showed up to support Harry on Wednesday, or was seen with him during his very brief stint in London.

His wife stayed back in America.

He was not seen with a single friend. What a lonely existence Harry has conjured for himself, an existential hell of his own making.

In fact, the only relatives to support Harry this trip were his mother’s siblings: Diana’s sister Lady Jane Fellowes and her brother Charles — he of the ‘f-you’ eulogy to the royals at Diana’s funeral and currently peddling his memoir — were present at St. Paul’s on Wednesday.

This alliance can only further fracture Harry’s position with the Palace. And without the Palace, he has nothing to offer.

To quote that legendary ‘South Park’ episode — ‘WAAAGH’!

And what does this all mean for Meghan Markle?

Surely she is drawing a ultra-fine, obscenely priced cashmere shawl by Loro Piana or the like over her shoulders, cradling a hot cuppa and wondering what this all bodes for #BrandSussex. 

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He was not seen with a single friend. What a lonely existence Harry has conjured for himself, an existential hell of his own making.

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Surely, Meghan is drawing a ultra-fine, obscenely priced cashmere shawl by Loro Piana or the like over her shoulders, cradling a hot cuppa and wondering what this all bodes for #BrandSussex.

How is one meant to merchandise sweetmeats and shower gels without the royal halo?

To credibly sell, as a friend told Meghan’s mouthpiece Omid Scobie last year, ‘Something rooted in her love of details, curating, hosting, life’s simple pleasures, and family’?

The lack of self-awareness is jaw-dropping. It’s terrifying, really, delusions that evoke Grand Guignol, the stuff of ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane’?

Someday in the not too-distant-future, Meghan risks finding herself rattling around in dilapidated grandeur, mistress of her own ‘Grey Gardens’, muttering about her former glories as a duchess, a basic cable star, and a suitcase girl who suffered on one of America’s most popular game shows.

Perhaps it’s already begun. After all, where was our discount duchess at the Met Gala?

It’s a problem when Lauren Sanchez is seen as classier than you. When Cardi B. is considered a glam addition to the red carpet. When Anna Wintour, a known monarchist, gives her assent to a pornified EmRata and all manner of greased-up, half-naked starlets but not you.

It’s a problem when the majority of celebrities gifted your numbered jars of jam — nestled among bruised lemons, stickers peeling— apparently decline to acknowledge your wares on social media.

But then again, life’s simple pleasures are hard to market when one is otherwise full of complaints and resentment.

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Someday in the not too-distant-future, Meghan risks finding herself rattling around in dilapidated grandeur, mistress of her own ‘Grey Gardens’, muttering about her former glories as a duchess, a basic cable star, and a suitcase girl who suffered on one of America’s most popular game shows. (Above) Meghan Markle’s promotional photo from the TV Series ‘Suits’

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It’s a problem when the majority of celebrities gifted your numbered jars of jam — nestled among bruised lemons, stickers peeling— apparently decline to acknowledge your wares on social media.

After all, is there be a greater representative of family than Ms. Markle, who sat with Oprah — Harry limply next to her — and smugly implied that the royals were racists who didn’t care that she was pregnant and suicidal?

Fear not, world, because delayed podcasts and dreams deferred will not keep Meghan Markle down!

After Harry’s ignominious visit to the UK, she is due to reunite with him in Nigeria on Friday, a three-day itinerary meant to evoke a royal tour.

Surely, this is her moment.

Indeed, after she married Harry — per her claims of a ‘Lion King’ actor’s praise for her — people danced in the streets of South Africa, just as they did when Mandela was freed.

What could possibly go wrong?

Nearly all members of the Royal Family, including King Charles and Prince William, will be at events today and tomorrow commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day – but Prince Harry will not be among them

Prince Harry will be looking on with some sadness after his royal relatives gathered for events to commemorate D-Day, according to an expert.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the pivotal moment in the Second World War and like at most military commemorations, there will be a large royal presence. Today, King Charles joined his son Prince William at the UK’s national commemorative event in Portsmouth before they both head off for events in France on Thursday.

Of course, there will be no sign of Harry, who quit his working royal role four years ago and now lives in California amid a bitter feud with his father and brother. Harry himself is an Army veteran, having seen active service on tours of duty in Afghanistan.

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And royal historian and expert Dr Tessa Dunlop believes Harry will be the missing link at the commemorations, especially given his strong military background. She told the Mirror: “Once upon a time Prince Harry was a regular fixture at D-Day commemorations.

“His particular blend of emotional intelligence and military experience meant he always got the most out of the WWII veterans. In 2016 he famously wished a couple of nonagenarians well before their annual pilgrimage to Normandy, telling them how much he respected their actions on the beaches, then cheekily adding ‘don’t get into trouble and if you do, don’t get caught!”

“A few of those D-Day veterans are still alive and will be in France for this year’s 80th anniversary commemorations. Also paying their respects at Britain’s Normandy Memorial will be the King, on his first overseas trip since cancer treatment, and Queen Camilla. Meanwhile, the Canadian commemorative ceremony at Juno Beach will be attended by the Prince of Wales.

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“It is a busy week for this royal trio, with Charles and Camilla attending a national memorial service and light show in Portsmouth before setting off for France. Of course, the missing link in all of this is Harry, a veteran and a respected name in military circles courtesy of his Afghanistan tours and Invictus Games success story.

“For the Duke of Sussex, looking on from the other side of the Atlantic, there will be some sadness. War is raging in the East of Europe right now and the Duke knows his presence not only captures headlines and boosts the Sussex brand, but helps tie war stories from the past to those in the present day.

“Likewise it is a loss for the Royal Family. The ageing King and Camilla with dutiful William know the drill but lack the pizzazz and lived frontline experience that these events thrive on.”

However, Tessa added that when it comes to the commemorations, it’s not the royals but the veterans themselves, who are the real stars of the show. She explained: “To view D-Day commemorative events through a royal prism is perhaps the wrong approach. As long as a few brave veterans can make those beaches, they are the real stars of the show. The royals, along with the rest of us, can only bow our heads in gratitude. Harry or no Harry, this is living history at its best.”

Queen Camilla appeared teary-eyed as she listened to veterans’ stories during a moving event in Portsmouth to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day alongside her husband King Charles and Prince William

Queen Camilla fought back the tears as she listened to a D-Day veteran remember the horrors of war during an emotional ceremony today.

Camilla joined her husband King Charles as well as Prince William at the 80th anniversay of D-Day commemorations in Portsmouth and both she and the monarch looked visibly moved as Navy veteran Eric Bateman recalled his experience on Utah beach during the landings in the Second World War.

He described how he and his comrades bravely jumped from boats after crossing the English Channel to land on the beaches of northern France, which proved to be the turning point in the allies’ Second World War victory. He said: “So many men and women, including my dear friend Fred, joined up with me but unfortunately never made it.” And it left Camilla visibly overcome with Charles also dabbing his eyes.

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The royals joined leading UK politicians and veterans at the major event on the south coast of England, where both Charles and William addressed the crowd and mingled with veterans. And in footage captured showing William chatting to 100-year-old Geoffrey Weaving, the veteran sweetly asked him about the Princess of Wales, who was not at the commemorations as she continues her cancer recovery amid preventative chemotherapy treatment.

He asked William: “I was going to ask you if your wife was getting any better?” And William replied: “Yes… she would have loved to have been here today.” He added: “I was reminding everybody, her grandmother served at Bletchley so she would have had quite a bit in common with a few of the other ladies here who served at Bletchley but never spoke about it until the very end.” Kate’s paternal grandmother Valerie Glassborow, later Middleton, worked at the Second World War codebreaking centre and in 2014, the princess visited it to see where her grandmother would have once worked.

It came after the King paid tribute to the “courage, resilience and solidarity” as he addressed the crowd in Portsmouth. He added that veteran’s stories “cannot fail to move us, to inspire us and to remind us of what we owe to that great wartime generation”.

He explained: “It is our privilege to hear that testimony, but our role is not purely passive. It is our duty to ensure that we and future generations do not forget their service and their sacrifice in replacing tyranny with freedom.”

The King also praised the “truly collective effort” of those on the Home Front during the Second World War and said Britain today was ‘eternally’ indebted to those who served. His appearance at the event in Portsmouth was his first public speech and his most high-profile appearance since his cancer diagnosis.

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Charles faced breezy conditions on stage as he spoke, with his speech notes blowing around in his hand. After event, Charles met with 21 veterans – with one sharing a joke with him and revealing that he had served on the same ship as the King’s father, the late Duke of Edinburgh.

In his programme notes for the event, he spoke of his “profound admiration and respect” for those who took part in D-Day, adding: “It remains our solemn duty to continue to honour the outstanding gallantry, service and sacrifice of those who took part in that perilous mission.”

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Earlier, William read an extract from the diary of Captain Alastair Bannerman of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, a soldier who was part of D-Day, addressed to his wife on the morning of the landings.

He told the flag-waving crowd he was “deeply honoured” to be part of proceedings on Southsea Common and said “we will always remember those who served”. William wore medals during his address, including the Great Master of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath around his neck, Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals and a coronation medal.

William said: “We will always remember those who served and those who waved them off. The mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters who watched their loved ones go into battle, unsure if they would ever return

“Today we remember the bravery of those who crossed this sea to liberate Europe. Those who ensured that Operation Overlord was a success. And those who waited for their safe return.” He said those who fought on D-Day “came from across our nation and from all walks of life to join in the fight against tyranny”. “Many of those that took up arms had never seen combat before, some were still only in their teens,” he added.

The official British commemoration for the 80th anniversary of D-Day will take place tomorrow at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer, where the King will join French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

William will attend events in Normandy including a service hosted by Canada at Juno Beach and an international ceremony hosted by France at Omaha Beach which will be attended by more than 25 heads of state.

 

Meghan Markle Opens Up on Why She Married Prince Harry

The Sussexes spoke at a school in the first stop on their three-day trip to Nigeria.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed in Nigeria Friday morning to begin a three-day visit to the West African nation.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Abuja, the capital city, following Harry’s brief visit to London earlier in the week.

The couple’s first engagement in Nigeria took place at the Lightway Academy, a school which receives support from their Archwell Foundation.

The royals were greeted at the school by dancers and they met some of the school’s younger students. They also spoke at the school about the importance of mental health and the need to talk to others about it.

“In some cases around the world, in more than you would believe, there is a stigma when it comes to mental health,” Harry said. Too many people don’t want to talk about it ‘cause it’s invisible. It’s something in our mind that we can’t see.”

“But guess what? Every single person in this room, the youngest, the oldest, every single person has mental health,” he continued. “So therefore, you have to look after yourself to be able to look after other people.” Harry also said “there is no shame” in acknowledging that you’re having a bad day.

“You see why I’m married to him?” Meghan said to cheers when she took the microphone from her husband.

The couple also spoke about their own children. Meghan said Lilibet, their 2-year-old daughter, had told recently remarked on seeing her own reflection in Meghan’s eyes, saying: “‘I see me in you.’” The princess said she’d “hung onto those words in a very different way” than the literal sense in which her daughter spoke them, telling the assembled students: “As I look around this room, I see myself in all of you as well.”

Meghan also mentioned her son Archie when she was introduced to a 5-year-old at the school. “Our son Archie’s 5,” she said. “He turned 5 last week.”

The Sussexes were invited to Nigeria by General Christopher Musa, the country’s chief of defense staff. They’ll visit injured service members during the visit and promote the Invictus Games—the sporting event founded by Harry for injured military personnel and veterans.

 

Trevor Reveals Meghan Markle’s Hysterectomy: Proof She Can’t Have Children After 8 Years Togethe

In a world where royal gossip often makes headlines, few stories have sparked as much intrigue as the recent revelations by Trevor Engleson, Meghan Markle’s ex-husband. Engleson’s startling admission has sent shockwaves through the media. Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, had a hysterectomy, which explains why the couple never had children during their eight years together. This revelation not only sheds light on their past relationship but also adds a new layer of understanding to Meghan’s highly publicized life.

Trevor Engleson, a successful film producer, has largely remained out of the spotlight since his split from Meghan in 2013. However, in a candid interview, Engleson opened up about the deeply personal and challenging experience that defined much of their relationship.  “People always wondered why we didn’t have kids,” Engleson shared. “The truth is, Meghan underwent a hysterectomy due to severe medical issues, which made having children impossible.”

The decision to undergo a hysterectomy is never taken lightly. Meghan’s choice was driven by a condition known as endometriosis, a painful disorder where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside of it. This condition can lead to severe pain, heavy periods, and, in Meghan’s case, significant complications that necessitated the removal of her uterus.

Engleson revealed that the diagnosis and subsequent surgery were a traumatic period for both of them, filled with emotional and physical challenges. As Meghan and Trevor navigated this difficult terrain, their relationship faced immense pressure. The couple had been married in 2011 after dating for seven years. However, their marriage was marked by long periods of separation due to Meghan’s burgeoning acting career and Trevor’s demanding work in Hollywood. The added strain of medical issues further tested their bond.

“We tried to support each other as best as we could,” said Engleson. “But the combination of distance and the emotional toll of her health problems was more than we could handle.”

Meghan’s hysterectomy was kept private, known only to their closest friends and family. This decision was driven by Meghan’s desire to maintain some semblance of normalcy and privacy amidst an increasingly public life. She didn’t want to be defined by her condition.

“Meghan is a strong, resilient woman, and she chose to focus on her career and her humanitarian efforts,” noted Engleson.

In the years following their divorce, Meghan’s life took a dramatic turn. Her role as Rachel Zane on the hit TV show “Suits” catapulted her into the public eye, and her subsequent marriage to Prince Harry in 2018 made her one of the most talked-about women in the world. The couple’s fairy tale romance and their decision to step back from royal duties have been widely covered, but little attention has been paid to Meghan’s past struggles.

Engleson’s revelation offers a new perspective on Meghan’s journey. It highlights not only her resilience but also the complexities of her life before becoming a duchess. Meghan’s story is one of overcoming adversity.

“She’s faced challenges that many people aren’t aware of, and she’s come out stronger on the other side,” reflected Engleson.

For Meghan, the journey to motherhood took a different path. She and Prince Harry welcomed their first child, Archie, in 2019 and their daughter, Lilibet, in 2021, both through surrogacy. This choice underscored the couple’s commitment to building a family despite the hurdles they faced.

“Motherhood was always a dream for Meghan,” Engleson said. “I’m happy she’s found a way to achieve that dream with Harry.”

Trevor Engleson’s candidness about their past is a reminder that behind every public persona lies a private reality filled with unseen struggles and triumphs. Meghan Markle’s story is a testament to strength, resilience, and the power of moving forward in the face of adversity. As the world continues to watch her journey unfold, this new chapter adds depth to the narrative of a woman who has always been much more than the title she holds. In the end, Meghan’s story is not just about the challenges she has faced but about how she has chosen to rise above them, embracing her role as a mother, a wife, and a global icon with grace and determination.

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It was a typical lunchtime at Il Pastaio Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills, a hotspot loved by celebrity agents, hot-shot Hollywood managers and stars such as Justin Bieber and Al Pacino.

At a sunny corner table, a ruggedly handsome man wearing gold-rimmed sunglasses held court with a group of managers and agents.

While many in the packed restaurant knew who he was – he constantly greeted friends and fellow agents – there was one subject firmly off the table: Meghan Markle.

 

For while the Duchess of Sussex has moved on with her life, so, too, has her ex-husband Trevor Engelson.

A friend of Engelson who saw him recently told the MoS: ‘For a long time, things were difficult for Trevor. He’s a good guy but Meghan crushed him when she demanded a divorce. When she took up with Prince Harry, he was crushed all over again because he was constantly reminded of her because of the publicity around the marriage and then the drama of the Oprah interview. But that’s all in the past now.

Nine-year romance: Trevor and Meghan, pictured at their wedding in 2011, met in 2004 and split in 2013

‘When I saw him recently, he kept going on about how he’s the happiest he’s ever been, how he loves being a dad and how he’s never felt more fulfilled.’

That said, his friend observed: ‘Everyone in Trevor’s life knows not to mention the ‘M’ word. He’s moved on and, in some ways, you could say he’s having an even better life than Meghan. He probably has more money than she does now, he’s doing what he loves and he’s out of the spotlight. It’s the ultimate revenge.’

Trevor, 46, has seen his personal and professional fortunes blossom in recent years.

He has been happily married since 2019 to heiress Tracey Kurland, a dietician whose late father built up a $500 million (£395 million) fortune in the mortgage industry before his premature death from complications from Covid in 2021. When he died, reports in the US claimed Tracey inherited $250 million.

Trevor and Tracey live on a sprawling estate in a wealthy LA enclave with their two young daughters and, for the past two years, have co-hosted a golf tournament in memory of her father which has raised more than a million dollars.

‘They are a very close family and a great couple,’ the friend continued. ‘Trevor adores his wife and his two little girls. When he’s with them he never stops smiling.’

Professionally, too, he has enjoyed success. His management and production company Underground, which is based in Beverly Hills, created the hit TV crime drama Snowfall, which ran for six seasons and starred British actor Damson Idris. A spin-off show is in the works.

Engelson represents a roster of up-and-coming stars and, unlike many in Hollywood, has been a fervent supporter of the current actors’ and writers’ strike.

The friend said: ‘Trevor is this quick-talking guy from Great Neck, New York and in some ways he’s your typical agent/manager, he’s always talking up his clients and various projects.

‘But he’s also one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. He would give you the shirt off his back.’ During the Hollywood strike, Engelson has been on picket lines, giving people coffee and doughnuts. ‘He’s not someone who ever sought the spotlight and he keeps his generosity quiet,’ says his friend.

Trevor’s life now is a long way from the one he shared with Meghan. The pair met in a Hollywood bar in 2004, quickly fell in love and moved in together.

They dated for seven years before marrying on a Jamaican beach in 2011, an event where guests were handed hemp gift bags containing samples of the local potent strain of marijuana.

Meghan’s estranged father Thomas Markle, 79, remembers Engelson with great affection. ‘I really liked Trevor,’ he said.

‘He got to know my mother and he was always so kind and supportive. He was a perfect gentleman to my daughter and treated me with great respect.

‘When he asked for Meghan’s hand, I could not have been happier.’

Unlike Prince Harry, who has never met his father-in-law, Engelson enjoyed a warm bond with both Thomas and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland. ‘He treated Meghan so well and he was always so kind and respectful to Doria and me,’ Mr Markle said.

Prince Harry grimaces as Meghan Markle’s lies in New York exposed by Whoopi Goldberg

In October 2022, Whoopi Goldberg criticized Meghan Markle for “making other women feel bad” after Markle said her time as a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal made her feel like a bimbo. Goldberg, known for her liberal views, commented, “If you see it and that’s how you feel, maybe you don’t want to make the other women feel bad because maybe they’re just trying to make a living too.”

Goldberg continued, “The objectification might be coming from you and how you felt about how these women were being portrayed.”

In 2023, Goldberg questioned Markle and Prince Harry’s account of a “near catastrophic car chase” with paparazzi in New York City. “If it was possible to have car chases in New York, we’d all make it to the theatre on time,” Goldberg joked, adding, “I think their spokesperson referenced something you generally would reference in Los Angeles. That’s where you have chases, where you can move at high speeds.”

Goldberg has described her relationship with Prince Harry as “close” and has also called for the Royal Family to apologize for their colonial past.