Prince William brings home ‘thoughtful’ present for Princess Kate at Adelaide Cottage following Harry ‘snub’

Prince William brought home a “thoughtful” present for Princess Kate at Adelaide Cottage following his “snub” towards Prince Harry.

The Prince of Wales performed his first engagement as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps today, where he was gifted presents for his wife and three children.

William, 41, received an AAC tartan wrap for the Princess of Wales, a scarf for himself and three wooden helicopters for their children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.

Kate, 42, is currently recuperating at Adelaide Cottage where she is undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

William brings home ‘thoughtful’ present for Kate following Harry ‘snub’

One royal fan wrote on social media: “Nice of them to think of our Princess of Wales. Our gallant men in uniform.”

Another said: “Such thoughtful gestures.”

Similarly, one commented: “I love all of the pictures and videos! Those are thoughtful gifts!

“Prince William looks very handsome in his uniform! That’s so cool that he flew off in a helicopter!”

Prince William received gifts for Kate and his children today

Monday’s engagement was significant as King Charles handed over a prestigious honour in a special ceremony at the Army Aviation Centre to his eldest son.

However, royal fans were surprised Prince Harry had been overlooked by his father, which many saw as a “snub”.

The monarch gave William the prestigious role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps during a ceremony at the Army Aviation Centre in Stockbridge.

This meant the Prince of Wales would succeed his father Charles, who became colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps 32 years ago.

King Charles and Prince William stepped out on a joint engagement today

However, there was no mention of Charles’s youngest son Prince Harry, who served in the Army Air Corps and flew Apache helicopters during two tours of Afghanistan.

The role of colonel-in-chief was widely expected to go to the 39-year-old.

But after he stepped down as a senior member of the Royal Family in January 2020, Harry has become estranged from his family and stripped of his military roles.

Pictures from the event were shared on the official Instagram accounts of the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as the main Royal Family page.

Harry and Meghan have just undertaken a three-day tour of Nigeria

But the post was inundated with furious comments from fans upset about the “snub” towards Harry.

One wrote: “And Harry? How can you forget him?” Another added: “I think this should have been given to Harry!”

One fan commented: “This would have been a nice honorary role for Harry.”

Meanwhile, another chimed in: “It’s a shame to punish Harry like this, he who committed himself and fought on the field!”

Meghan Markle’s Obsession ‘Frustrates’ Prince Harry As She Seeks Universal Approval, Tabloid Claims
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly want to attend the memorial of Prince Philip but, are now facing security issues over their potential return.

They say when life offers you lemons, make lemonade, but Meghan Markle has had a different food item in mind in recent weeks.

Since launching her lifestyle company American Riviera Orchard last month, the Duchess of Sussex has been laser-focused on luxury jam in an effort to, ahem, maintain her image.

However, there has been some criticism of her overly publicized release, which included sending a jar of strawberry jam to 50 of her most prominent pals.

A source claimed that Meghan, 42, is still “obsessed” with the sweet stuff.

“It’s all she wants to talk about. What’s really bothering her is that some people are skewering her over it when they haven’t even tasted it. It just proves to her that people will find any reason to attack her and that really gets to her – she can’t accept it,” an unnamed insider told Heat UK.

Meghan made significant efforts to raise interest for American Riviera Orchard’s debut product, as per Vanity Fair. Mindy Kaling, Chrissy Teigen, and Kris Jenner are among the well-known women who have received her products thus far, with each jar allocated a handwritten number out of 50 to emphasize its individuality. With hundreds of jars missing, the slo-mo release appears to be a clever ploy to keep everyone talking about it.

The strategy looks to be working; it’s not often that a jam causes such a stir. However, it was reported that Prince Harry, 39, is fed up with his wife’s concentration on fruit-based preserves, especially given the violent reaction it appears to have aroused.

“It infuriates Harry that people seem to be out to get Meghan, no matter what she does. Especially because he knows first-hand how much heart and soul she’s put into this project. So much thought went into every decision, so it’s no wonder that she’s taking the criticism hard. But it’s like it’s the only thing on her mind and Harry is getting frustrated,” the informant said.

It was claimed it’s especially galling because Prince Harry and Meghan have been determined to turn things around this year, after being labeled “whiney” and “grifters” last year. Meghan’s new enterprise has the potential to launch a big lifestyle empire on the scale of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop. But, with so much pressure on Meghan to make the business, including the jam, a success, it’s hardly surprising that she’s missing sleep.
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Princess Kate’s Royal Transformation Goes Viral
Princess Kate’s transformation from girl next door to future queen has been praised by fans online as the royal continues her absence from public life while undergoing treatment for cancer.

Kate married Prince William in 2011, having met during their time studying at University of St. Andrews in Scotland 10 years earlier.

The princess has risen through the ranks of the monarchy, and today, she is its most-senior female figure behind Queen Camilla.

Polling conducted by YouGov in Britain last month saw Kate top the chart of most-popular royals, being viewed positively by 74 percent of the nation.

The princess has not attended a public event since Christmas Day in 2023. She stepped out of the public eye to undergo abdominal surgery and has not returned since she said in March that she is receiving a course of preventive chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis.

In Kate’s absence at high-profile engagements while she receives treatment and focuses on her health, fans have taken to social media to share posts of support, as well as to highlight moments from favorite past appearances of hers.

Uploaded to TikTok by user @liarsvr on May 9, a post has gone viral, charting Kate’s royal transformation by comparing images from her childhood to her role as a queen in waiting. It has been viewed over 1 million times on the social-media site so far.

Underscored by the 2024 song “Too Sweet” by Hozier, which has featured in a number of viral trends, the clip includes photos from Kate’s school days alongside footage from events such as a glamorous red-carpet appearance made with Prince William in 2022.

The couple attended a special charity screening of the movie Top Gun: Maverick in London, where they met with Hollywood stars such as the franchise’s lead, Tom Cruise.

The 61-year-old actor made headlines when he was photographed offering Kate his hand as she climbed a flight of stairs wearing a figure-hugging black-and-white gown by the designer Roland Mouret.

Another clip included was taken in November 2023 and shows Kate with William attending the Royal Variety Performance in London. The event raises money each year for an entertainment-industry charity.

William and Kate were accompanied for the evening by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband, Prince Daniel. The couple were in Britain as part of a multiday visit where they were photographed with William and Kate at Windsor Castle in Berkshire.

The TikTok video has received in excess of 160,000 likes and over 270 comments, many of which have praised Kate and her transition into the monarchy. “What a glow up,” wrote one user.

“Her transformation has been peak elegance and glamour,” posted another, with a further comment reading: “She would be a supermodel if she wasn’t royal.”

Interest in Kate’s early life story spiked in 2022 as her meeting and early relationship with William were dramatized in the final season of Netflix’s hit royal drama, The Crown.

Starring actress Meg Bellamy, Kate’s storyline included a recreation of her famous student fashion-show modeling experience, which is reported to have been one of the milestones of her relationship with the prince.

Former Suits star Meghan Markle could earn an eye-watering sum if she teamed up with this brand for a return to her iconic role as Rachel Zane.

Meghan Markle was offered a staggering $1 million (£798k) per second if she reprises her star-making turn as Rachel Zane as Suits.

There is a catch, however, as this is not an official offer from the show’s producers.

Instead, German cosmetics brand Biotulin extended the eye-watering offer to make a cameo in the hit USA Network series.

Their products claim to be able to smooth wrinkles within one hour and are reportedly favoured by the Duchess of Sussex.

According to OK!, Meghan has yet to respond.

Meghan Markle Suits and Nigeria

Meghan offered ‘$1million per second’ for Suits return – but there’s a catch

Creator of Suits, Aaron Korsh, did not ask Meghan back for the Suits finale in order to “respect her new life”, and it’s unlikely she’ll return for the new spin-off.

However, she could jump at the chance to make $5 million (£3.9m) for just a five-second cameo as Rachel.

Biotulin made the offer in a tweet to NBCUniversal back in 2020, marking the first time Meghan has been publicly offered to return to the hit drama since she left to marry Prince Harry.

Harry and Meghan have been visiting Nigeria this month

“Att. Steve Burke: We are again offering you $5 million for a 5 sec appearance of Meghan Markle with our biological Botox gel BIOTULIN in your TV series ‘Suits’,” the tweet reads.

Biotulin’s offer could come with further caveats as it’s unknown if they’d expect Meghan to promote their brand in addition to the cameo.

She is rumoured to be considering a return to acting however, and this could be the perfect opportunity for her to transition back to screen.

Unfortunately, Meghan’s Hollywood comeback has had a rocky start as she was supposedly rejected by Disney for being a “controversial figure”, according to insider reports from the Daily Mail.

Meghan is currently enjoying a trip across Nigeria with her husband Harry, and described it as “my country” after a DNA test confirmed she is 43 percent Nigerian.

“Never in a million years would I understand it as much as I do now,” she said at an event on women in leadership in Abuja.

“And what has been echoed so much in the past day is, ‘Oh, we are not so surprised when we found out you are Nigerian’.

“It is a compliment to you because what they define as a Nigerian woman is brave, resilient, courageous, beautiful.”
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Tour of Nigeria ‘Further Damages’ Their Relationship William, Kate and King Charles

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently enjoyed a tour of Nigeria, and experts think their trip will make it difficult for them to reconcile with the royal family after years of tension.

“The fact is that Harry and Meghan are cocking a snook at their relatives back in the U.K. and this will further damage relations with William and Kate, and King Charles,” Tom Quinn told an outlet.

“When Meghan and Harry were told they could not be part-time working royals it was assumed at Kensington Palace and Clarence House that they would go quietly,” the biographer continued.

“The Nigeria trip was Meghan and Harry’s way of saying, ‘We don’t need your permission. We will organize our own royal tours.’”

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The commentator later claimed that Charles and William aren’t able to interfere with the Sussexes’ opportunities.

“King Charles and William know there’s nothing they can do in the short term, but it will harden attitudes and make it far less likely the wayward couple will ever be forgiven,” he noted.

SOURCE: MEGAMeghan Markle and Prince Harry promoted Archwell’s initiatives while in Nigeria.
When Meghan and Harry were in the royal fold, the duo was expected to advocate for Queen Elizabeth within the British Commonwealth, and the Duke of Sussex previously shared that his wife’s African American heritage should’ve been recognized as a valuable asset to the institution.

“It’s ironic that the late Queen wanted Harry and Meghan to very much be her ambassadors throughout the Commonwealth and spread goodwill among its fifty or so nations, but they didn’t want to do it as royals,” Phil Dampier told an outlet. “Now they are happy to pick and choose invitations they receive from these countries.”

He later suggested the American-based royals are trying “to set up a rival court, their own royal roadshow.”

meghan markle prince harry nigeria tour damages relationship royal family
SOURCE: MEGAMeghan Markle and Prince Harry currently reside in California.
OK! previously reported American royal commentator Kinsey Schofield noticed the difference in how Harry and Meghan navigated attending events in the West African nation.

“I do think that Meghan is the skilled, trained actress, and Prince Harry has a bit of a problem hiding some of his anxiety sometimes,” Schofield told GB News. “Meghan being by his side certainly calms him down and helps him out throughout that process.”

“I mean, I understand that their objective is to court Nigeria for a future Invictus Games,” the American royal commentator noted. “I think that they probably did a great job doing that.”

The podcaster noted that Meghan’s outfits and style choices became a trending topic online.

“This was great PR for them because if you just Google Meghan Markle today, 90 percent of the headlines are about how glamorous her wardrobe was, how beautiful she was,” the journalist explained.

“I lost count of how many times I saw the word ‘glam,’ and obviously they wanted positive press out of this and they wanted people to start saying some nicer things about them,” she noted.