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Kim Woodburn has slammed her former ITV I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! campmate Gino D’ACampo, claiming he made vile comments about his genitals while on the show

Gino D’Acampo allegedly made vile comments about his penis to his I’m A Celeb co-stars.

His former co-star, Kim Woodburn has publicly criticised TV chef Gino D’Acampo, describing him as “a full-of-himself little pig” and accusing him of inappropriate behavior during their time on the show. Kim alleges that D’Acampo’s actions, including inappropriate gestures and language, made her uncomfortable. She also claims that he cheated during a Bushtucker trial and was verbally abusive towards the crew. Kim accuses ITV of covering up his behaviour and giving him a favourable edit, leading to his win in the 2009 series.

The TV chef has been accused of “distressing” and “sexually inappropriate” behaviour after dozens of people detailed experiences described variously as “unacceptable, distressing and horrendous”. The claims to ITV News have been made over a period spanning more than 12 years. Gino has “firmly denied” the allegations made by “dozens of people”, adding that they were “deeply upsetting”.

Now, in a new interview, Kim has made claims about his alleged behaviour while they filmed the show together in Australia. The 82-year-old claimed: “He used to stand over a log and stroke his penis area over his shorts. He’d talk to his penis saying, ‘I know you haven’t had any sex, but when you get out of here, you will get so much’.”

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She went on to tell The Sun: “He would say his penis was being deprived and neglected, and his wife would give him a good seeing to when he got home. We would all just turn away. It made me uncomfortable because it was vile and crude. It’s not appropriate to do that in front of women. But Gino thinks he can do what he wants.”

Since ITV News’ investigation, they have now spoken to “over 40 people” who have either witnessed or experienced alleged inappropriate and intimidating behaviour by Gino. His TV shows have been removed from the ITV schedule as a result. The TV chef has appeared on shows including ITV’s Family Fortunes and Gino and Fred: Emission Impossible.

In response to all allegations, Gino told ITV News: “I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago. I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me.
“Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately. I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting.”

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has opened up about ‘living fearlessly’ during a discussion on Loose Women

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has opened up about ‘living fearlessly’ after she underwent emergency surgery. Speaking as part of the Loose Women panel on Thursday’s episode, Sue said spoke on the moment she realised “life was too short.”

The star appeared on the panel alongside Christine Lampard, Judi Love and Kelle Bryan as they spoke about Davina McCall’s recovery following her brain tumour operation after her recent interview with Steven Bartlett.

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“I think when anything like that happens, there’s two ways to go isn’t there,” Sue, who has opened up about her admission to ICU said. “I was very shocked by it but it would did to for me is it gave me a little poke and helped me make the decision as I’m leaving Corrie, it made me wake up and think life is too short,” she continued.

“It did galvanise me into making change in my life, and a promise to myself that I was going to live fearlessly. And that meant getting out of my comfort zone.” Further speaking on Davina McCall’s illness, Sue continued: “If you can get to a stage where that illness doesn’t define you, that you can move past it, it can be a really useful tool to say: ‘I’m glad that happened. Because of that, this where I am now and this is what I’m doing now’”.

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In 2023, Sue revealed that she was rushed into ICU after undergoing emergency surgery. The star shared her health troubles after her image had been used by diet companies using her image, claiming she had lost weight from their gummies.

Speaking on Loose Women last year, the soap star said: “I had a really bad year. I had a hysterectomy in March. Then a few weeks ago, I ended up in A&E, I don’t need to go into details, but I have not been on a diet this year. I have been seriously ill,” she said.

“It was a scary scary time. I had surgery and ended up in intensive care. There is no diet, there are no gummies. These companies pray on vulnerable people all the time,” she continued.

In 2019, Sue suffered with sepsis. The star felt ill while filming a scene for Corrie. Initially thinking it was a flare up of her IBS, however her Corrie co-star, Melanie Hill, who played Cathy Matthews, noticed her feet were purple and blue. “There was an hour window of opportunity,” she revealed after she was taken to hospital.

Discussing the recovery, Sue admitted that it took her a “long time to get better” and that she was on bed rest for a few weeks.

The Wanted star Tom Parker’s widow appeared on ITV’s Loose Women on Friday where she spoke about family life as she prepares to welcome a baby with her new partner

Kelsey Parker appeared on ITV’s Loose Women on Friday when she spoke about the joy of becoming a mum again with her new partner three years after the death of her pop star husband Tom.

And during the chat she shared how she’s in constant touch with his mum Noreen, who’s “happy” about her pregnancy. Last month the mum-of-two Kelsey announced her pregnancy with Will Lindsay. She told the panel how they help keep Tom’s memory alive for daughter Aurelia and son Bodhi, who was just 18 months when his dad died from a brain tumour.

Kelsey told viewers: “First of all there is no wrong or right way to grieve – you’re going to do it at your own time, your own pace – and we talk about Tom every day, we do, every single day. The kids will do something and it’s like ‘oh you’re just like your dad’ or ‘what would your dad say about that?’ We talk about him all the time, his memory is alive and that’s what I want because I feel like they’ve missed out on Tom, especially Bodhi, with him being 18 months (when Tom died), he doesn’t know Tom so I want him to know the Tom that I loved.”

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Tom died in March 2022 at the age of just 33, after telling fans in October 2020 that he had an inoperable tumour. At the time, when he received the diagnosis, Kelsey was pregnant with Bodhi.

During her appearance on Loose Women, video clips showing the reactions of Kelsey’s friends hearing the news of her pregnancy were played as she revealed that she has an email telling her the sex of her unborn child but they’ve not opened it yet. She said her children were overjoyed to be having a new baby brother or sister.

She said of Aurelia’s reaction: “She was like ‘are you lying to me? Mummy you’re actually having a baby?’ And she was jumping on the sofa like ‘all my wishes have come true’.”

She added: “We have actually got an email with the results (of the sex) but we’ve not opened it. Everyone can’t believe that I’ve not opened this email but I just want to enjoy this.”

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Myleene Klass, who was among the panellists told her: “You absolutely deserve it. As a family you’ve been through so much. It’s so lovely to see the joy this baby is bringing you all.”

Kelsey went on to talk about Tom’s family saying that she was regularly in contact with his mum Noreen. She said: “We Facetime every weekend, every Sunday. I’m on the phone to Noreen trying to get the kids to sit there and have a Facetime, in the end it’s just me and Noreen catching up. Noreen’s just happy for me. She even messaged me the other day like ‘are we going to find out what you’re having?’ I was like ‘I still don’t know’ and she said ‘as long as you and the baby are healthy and happy that’s all that matters’.

Kelsey Parker has opened up about the reaction of Tom Parker’s pregnancy with her new boyfriend on an interview with the Loose Women on the ITV panel show today

Kelsey Parker has opened up on her late husband Tom Parker’s parents’ reaction to her pregnancy with her new partner.

Speaking on the Loose Women panel Kelsey said she speaks to Tom’s parents every weekend via FaceTime. “Noreen is just happy for me. She even messaged me the other day and asked if they’d find out what I’m having. I said I still don’t know,” she said. She added that Tom’s mum Noreed told her: “As long as you and the baby are healthy and happy that’s all that matters.”

Asked how her boyfriend Will is feeling about the whole pregnancy, Kelsey said: “I feel like he’s skipped a stage. He’s had to come in and have the 4/5 year old and now he’s going to have a newborn.”

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Kelsey is a proud mum to daughter Aurelia, who is now five, and Bodhi, four, who she shares with her late husband, The Wanted star Tom Parker. Kelsey found out she was pregnant with youngest Bodhi during lockdown, shortly before finding out about Tom’s brain tumour.

During her Loose Women interview, the mother of two revealed that her children were “over the moon” they were gaining a little sibling. Aurelia wants a little sister, whereas Bodhi wants a little brother. However, Kelsey refuses to find out. “We have actually got an email with the result but we’ve not actually opened it,” she shockingly announced.

Speaking on her children, Kelsey said: “They deserve the happiness, because so much has been taken away from them, and I just want them to be happy, and they’re over the moon.

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“We’re taking every moment and lapping it up because life has been so tough for us. Life can change like that. I went through hell and back, and now I’m trying to find the joys through life.”

Tom tragically passed away in March 2022 after a battle with terminal brain cancer glioblastoma. At the time, his daughter Aurelia was two years old and his son Bodhi was one

Revealing her third pregnancy in an interview with The Mirror, Kelsey shared: “Tom and I always said we wanted four – but life had other plans. So yes, this is amazing but also bittersweet.

“The joys of finding out I’m pregnant and moving forward with my life, while thinking, “My life could have been so different.” I’ve felt every emotion under the sun. I’m still getting my head around it but I’m so excited.”

Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin appeared on Loose Women on Friday and opened up about his relationship with model girlfriend Lauren Jaine.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin gushed about his girlfriend Lauren Jaine on Friday’s episode of Loose Women. The BBC dancer was there to speak about his upcoming tour, but the conversation swiftly veered towards his love life.

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, the ITV panel were curious about his plans, to which he cheekily responded: “I’m not sure how much of a surprise it would be if I said it on national television! But, definitely something; I am a romantic guy. I just love to organise surprises.”

The audience cooed as he confessed to trying to spoil his partner with weekly flowers, prompting him to quip that anyone could receive a bouquet.

He continued: “I don’t want to jinx anything, saying things are going well because they are.

“I love Lauren so, so much and I’m really happy. I can support her in her own career and she can support me in mine, very lucky. I feel very lucky.”

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nikita Kuzmin gives relationship insight as he admits ‘I’m lucky’
Nikita and Lauren, a model by profession, usually keep their relationship under wraps, though they occasionally post snippets on social media, reports Wales Online.

Reports suggest the couple started dating in summer 2023 and went public in October that year. On another note, Nikita shared his excitement about his first solo tour beyond Strictly, exclaiming: “It’s so, so exciting. I genuinely cannot comprehend the fact that this is actually happening.

“I cannot comprehend the fact that more than my mum is coming to see me. Actual real people are coming to see me!

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“It’s just a dream come true. I’ve always dreamed of it, and it’s been four years in the making. It’s finally happening, we have the most beautiful story.”

The star couldn’t contain his excitement as he shared with the panel that his upcoming tour will be ‘magic’. In an admission of his perfectionist tendencies, Nikita acknowledged his inner ‘control freak’, revealing he’s trying to supervise every aspect of his show.

He wants to ensure everything from costumes and staging to music is top-notch. Nikita added: “The thing is, I feel like if people come to see my tour, if people give their hard-earned money and they give me two hours of their time, I want the costumes to be something they’ve never seen before.

Nikita shared his excitement over his upcoming tour“I want the show to be the best thing they’ve ever seen. That’s also the power of the theatre. It’s the only way to communicate today, especially with the movies. It’s the only place you can hold the audience for two hours, and there is no phone in sight.”

“It’s just you and this beautiful interaction like we’re having right now. I think it’s so powerful. I feel like I need to give the audience back everything they deserve.”

Loose Women continues weekdays on ITV from 12:30pm.

This Morning host Phillip Schofield told Gino D’Acampo that he had ‘gone too far’ after the chef made a very lewd joke to the ITV star in resurfaced footage shared online

A shocking moment when Phillip Schofield accused Gino D’Acampo of crossing the line with a risque joke has resurfaced, as the chef now faces allegations of sexually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour.

In a throwback clip from This Morning from 2013, Gino, 48, is seen cooking a dish alongside former hosts Phillip, 62, and Holly Willoughby, 43. However, he seems to upset co-star Phillip with a saucy remark about ‘tough meat’ and ‘making love to your wife’, leading the host to chastise the Italian star live on air.

The footage shows Phillip jovially saying: “We do not want tense meat” as he stirs a sauce, likely under the guidance of the chef, who regularly hosted cooking segments on the ITV daytime show.

Gino is seen agreeing, telling the pair: “We don’t want that because tense meat, it becomes tough meat. Right?” Phillip, addressing the camera, affirmed: “Tense meat is a friend to no one.”

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Standing next to Holly, Gino then added: “No seriously, tense meat it comes a tough meat. That’s why you should never annoy your wife before you make love. You want her to be nice and soft.”

After Gino’s sexually explicit statement, Holly raised an eyebrow but chose not to comment and instead continued to prepare her dish. However, Phillip appeared to be annoyed by Gino’s comment. Turning to Gino, his expression hardened as he declared: “Now you’ve gone too far. That’s too far.” As Gino insisted he was innocent, Phillip sharply retorted: “That’s a step too far.”

It comes after dozens of people have detailed experiences described as “unacceptable,” “distressing” and “horrendous” while working with TV chef Gino over a period spanning more than 12 years. Responding to the claims in their entirety, in a statement to ITV News, Gino said: “I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago.

“I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me.

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“Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately.

“I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting.”

The TV chef who has appeared on the likes of ITV’s Family Fortunes and Gino and Fred: Emission Impossible faces accusations dating back over ten years. Individuals are said to have been fearful of any consequences if they ever spoke of their alleged encounters with the 48-year-old.

Gino has “firmly denied” the allegations made by “dozens” of people”, adding that they were “deeply upsetting”. One woman, who has been named as Hannah to protect her identity has told an investigation that she was on the receiving end of vulgar comments from Gino in 2011.

Gino D’Acampo has been accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ dating back over a decade, and his This Morning co-stars stayed silent after the chef strongly denied the claims

Dermot O’Leary and Rochelle Humes have failed to speak out after their co-star Gino D’Acampo was accused of sexual misconduct by “dozens” of people.

The This Morning duo chose not to address the ITV investigation currently underway about the claims, which accuse the celebrity chef of inappropriate behaviour dating back over 12 years. Gino’s actions have been described as “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous”, with complainants claiming they were scared of repercussions if they spoke out at the time.

While Gino has “firmly denied” the allegations, Rochelle and Dermot stayed silent about the claims made against him while on This Morning today.

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Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter to address the silence from the stars, as one penned: “They aren’t gonna talk about Gino..” while a second questioned: “Are you lot really surprised they didn’t talk about Gino?”

A third commented: “It’s funny how they are avoiding to talk about Gino,” as another questioned: “So no talking about Gino then?”

Gino himself has publicly addressed the claims made against them, releasing a statement refuting the “deeply upsetting” allegations. The Italian star said: “I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago.

“I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me.”

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Gino added: “Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately.

“I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting.”

Many production companies who’ve worked with Gino or received claims against him have also addressed the ongoing process into the allegations, with ITV itself sharing a long statement detailing the situation.

Alongside outlining their safeguarding process, ITV made it clear that they were “following up” on allegations. In part, they wrote: “We have also reiterated our expectations of our on screen presenters’ behaviour through our Conduct and Standards Guidelines for On Screen Personalities issued in 2024. All of the concerns and complaints raised by those who have spoken to ITN describe behaviour which is inappropriate and unacceptable. Most of them were not reported to ITV at the time. Where issues have been raised with ITV action has been taken.

“We can only act where we know that concerns have been raised, and will now be following up on those that had not previously been reported to us. If anyone has experienced or witnessed inappropriate behaviour while working on an ITV show, we encourage them to raise their concerns with us either directly or through our confidential speaking up hotline Safecall.”

Fred Sirieix has broken his social media silence for the first time since Gino D’Acampo was accused of “sexually inappropriate” behaviour

Fred Sirieix has posted on social media for the first time since Gino D’Acampo was accused of “sexually inappropriate” behaviour.

Last night, ITV News reported that TV chef Gino D’Acampo had been accused by dozens of people of “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous” behaviour over the space of 12 years.

D’Acampo has “firmly denied” the allegations, adding that they were “deeply upsetting”. He has appeared on shows like ITV’s Family Fortunes and more recently, Gino and Fred: Emission Impossible with Fred Sirieix.

The pair have worked together multiple times over the years, starring alongside Gordon Ramsay in Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip.

Now, Fred Sirieix has posted for the first time since the allegations against D’Acampo broke, sharing a video to social media about his new kitchen. Opening up about his kitchen makeover with Howdens Joinery, Fred posted the ad to Instagram with the caption: “My brand new @howdensjoinery kitchen. I’m loving the cosy farmhouse feel inspired by a picture of my lovely grandparents.

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“I wanted this kitchen to feel traditional in style, functional in its design, and practical for everyday use – with Lamona appliances bringing it all together,” he added. “It’s now a space in my home filled with memories, both old and new. What do you think?”

In the video, Fred says: “Welcome to my new Howdens kitchen, I love it. I want to say a big thank you to the trades people who built it because the quality is second to none and to host in this kitchen is a dream come true.” Fred is yet to address the allegations made against D’Acampo.

On Thursday, ITV News reported one woman’s allegations that D’Acampo made vulgar comments to her in 2011, claiming that he said he would “like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter”. She went onto claim that there were laughs from the crew members after he made the comment, which made her feel “very, very, very small”.

“I definitely saw it as some kind of power play,” the woman, named as Hannah in the report to protect her identity, told ITV News. “The very act of what he said was aggressive. He did not think that was an inappropriate thing to say to me.”

D’Acampo’s representatives told the outlet: “This allegation from almost 15 years ago has never, until now via a media request for comment, been raised or put to Mr D’Acampo. He does not recall it, nor accept that this happened. Mr D’Acampo is horrified to be accused of ‘power play’ and an ‘aggressive act’. He emphatically and unequivocally denies these allegations.

Gino D’Acampo has been accused of “distressing” and “sexually inappropriate” behaviour in an ITV News probe but has firmly denied the allegations

Gino D’Acampo’s shows with ITV have been pulled from the schedule amid claims of “distressing” and “sexually inappropriate” behaviour.

Dozens of people have detailed experiences described variously as “unacceptable,” “distressing” and “horrendous” while working with the TV chef over a period spanning more than 12 years. The TV chef who has appeared on the likes of ITV’s Family Fortunes and Gino and Fred: Emission Impossible faces accusations dating back over ten years. Individuals are said to have been fearful of any consequences if they ever spoke of their alleged encounters with the 48-year-old.

Gino has “firmly denied” the allegations made by “dozens” of people”, adding that they were “deeply upsetting”.

This weekend, ITV have dropped two episodes of Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South. They were expected to air between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday on ITVBe, but now Abbey Clancy: Celebrity Homes will be broadcasted instead.

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Family Fortunes will also reportedly not air and ITV News reports that episodes that were filmed in 2023 will never be broadcasted. The episodes were expected to air this Spring but now is believed to have “no plans” to work with Gino again.

One woman, who has been given the name Hannah to protect her identity, told an investigation that she was on the receiving end of vulgar comments from Gino in 2011. She claimed Mr D’Acampo said he would “like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter.” The woman claimed that there were laughs from crew members after he made the comment. But she says she saw the “shock” and “horror”, claiming his alleged behaviour made her feel “very, very, very small”.

Speaking to an ITV News Correspondent, Hannah shared: “I definitely saw it as some kind of power play. The very act of what he said was aggressive. He did not think that was an inappropriate thing to say to me.”

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In response, Gino’s legal representatives said: “This allegation from almost 15 years ago has never, until now via a media request for comment, been raised or put to Mr D’Acampo. He does not recall it, nor accept that this happened. Mr D’Acampo is horrified to be accused of ‘power play’ and an ‘aggressive act’. He emphatically and unequivocally denies these allegations.”

Another woman told the news broadcaster: “He opened the door in his boxer shorts, nothing else. And jumped on the bed and was sort of – leg up.” The woman, whose identity had also been protected, went on to claim that she felt “disgusted” after having to “sit there” looking at Gino who allegedly made a reference to his penis, saying: “It’s only small.”

Legal representatives for the chef said in a statement: “Mr D’Acampo categorically denies these allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour. To his knowledge no such allegations have been made against him in relation to his time on ‘Gino’s Italian Express’ and this is the first time, six years later, he has been informed of these alleged incidents, and he does not accept them, not least because some of this is considered by Mr D’Acampo to be a fabricated work of fiction.”

Eagle-eyed fans spotted a never-before-seen photograph of Harry and Meghan with their two children after it was inadvertently revealed by a friend of the couple

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are notoriously strict when it comes to sharing photographs of their children. But they faced a setback this week when an image of Archie and Lilibet appeared online.

A Sussex family snapshot appeared in the background of an Architectural Digest photograph, showing the foursome smiling while lying down in the grass. According to People, the black-and white image was included inside the private Christmas card that the couple sent to their close friends and family in 2023.

And it was inadvertently revealed this week when eagle-eyed fans spotted it on a side table – nearly two months after Architectural Digest originally shared a look inside Gloria Steinem’s New York City home.

It’s unsurprising that Gloria had been sent the candid family image; the 90-year-old activist became friends with Meghan shortly after the Sussexes moved to California in 2020 and the pair have been close ever since.

Harry and Meghan have gone to great lengths to retain privacy for Archie and Lilibet; they have appeared in photos shared with the public before, including the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, but their faces are largely hidden.

“Harry has been reluctant to show his children publicly, not out of a desire to hide them but to protect their privacy and safety from potential threats. He wants them to lead as normal a life as possible without the fear of kidnapping or harm,” a friend told PEOPLE last summer.

“As a dad and husband, Harry is determined to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself,” the friend added, referring to Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.

The Sussex children lead a markedly different life from their Wales cousins, growing up away from public view on America’s West Coast. They have little to do with the royal family given Harry and Meghan’s fall-out with the Firm.

Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, have seemingly not visited their father’s home country since 2022, when the Sussexes returned to celebrate the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It’s thought to be the only time King Charles has ever met his youngest granddaughter, Lilibet, in person.

Harry has cited fears for his family’s security in the UK, having lost his tax-payer-funded security when he quit The Firm. Royal expert Jennie Bond previously told The Mirror: “It must remain a great sadness to the King to be so distant from his two US-based grandchildren – he hardly knows them and there’s no prospect of that changing any time soon. The early years in a child’s life are so magical – and once they’re gone, they’re gone. I hope the King doesn’t dwell on his loss too much, but it must hurt. Maybe, behind the scenes, Harry and Meghan have sent pictures to the King… we can but hope!”