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Katie Piper left her fellow Loose Women co-stars stunned on Wednesday’s show as she unveiled her “stunning” hair transformation as she ditched her blonde locks for a new look

Katie Piper left her fellow Loose Women co-stars stunned on Wednesday’s show as she unveiled her jaw-dropping hair transformation.

The presenter, 40, has rocked blonde locks but has ditched her signature hairstyle for a new gorgeous brunette look, revealing the makeover on Wednesday’s show. The Loose Women panel were left amazed over the new look with host Christine Lampard joking: “I thought we had a completely new panellist today, as well as Jill Scott, and it was Katie with new hair!”

Talking about her new hair, Katie continued: “It’s the new me, I always feel when you change your hair colour, you’ve got to change your makeup, your jewellery, your wardrobe. I’ve experimented with my hair quite a lot over the years.

Katie Piper left her fellow Loose Women co-stars stunned on Wednesday’s show as she unveiled her jaw-dropping hair transformation ( 
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“It is something I quite enjoy doing, I never get frightened about it, I mean, I’ve been purple, jet black, white blonde, so yeah… I’ve got different foundations in all my makeup kits depending where I’m going to go [with my hair].”

Katie also took to Instagram to show off her new hair, writing: “New hair, who dis? Ready for today’s @loosewomen”. Katie’s 1.1m followers were quick to go wild over the look. One person said: “Wow great look loving the brunette!”, a different account put: “HOW!! HOW IS IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO LOOK THIS INSANE BOTH BLONDE AND BRUNETTE!!!” with heart eyes, while another fan wrote: “Beautiful!” Someone else raved: “This is stunning, perfect colour on you!!!!”

It comes as Katie returned to Loose Women in December for the first time since undergoing surgery. The presenter suffered life-changing burns, injuries and blindness in one eye after being attacked with acid in 2008 when she was 24. Katie underwent pioneering surgery to restore her face and vision, but has faced many complications since.

Only recently, Katie underwent tarsorrhaphy surgery in November to her left eye, which joins parts or all of the upper and lower eyelids to completely close the eye. Katie said at the time of the procedure, which is used to help or heal the cornea: “In my case I am trying to preserve the eye, avoid perforation and loosing my eye completely.”

Katie added at the time: “Also, if this helps anyone else…. yes I do sometimes find it hard. I’m ok with looking different to everyone else but operations can sometimes take me back to memories of how this all started and that’s hard mentally.”

Appearing on Loose Women for the first time since the procedure, host Kaye Adams said: “Hello stranger! First of all, Katie, we haven’t seen you for what, five or six weeks?” Katie then explained why she had been absent, discussing her recent procedure. She said: “I had a planned procedure done called tarsorrhaphy, which is a semi-permanent closure of the eye. It’s an operation done in theatre and your eye is fully or partially stitched up.

Archive footage showing one of Prince Harry’s earliest Buckingham Palace balcony appearances has become a viral hit on social media after resurfacing on the video-sharing platform, TikTok.

For well over a century, members of the royal family have appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace’s east façade facing the Mall to greet crowds of well-wishers and review troops.

Today, members of the royal family traditionally only make one balcony appearance in the year, for the Trooping the Colour parade celebrating the sovereign’s official birthday each June. Though the event used to see the entire extended royal family included on the balcony, the numbers have nowadays been reduced to just those who undertake official duties on behalf of the crown.

Prince Harry, aged 2, photographed with Princess Diana on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour celebrations, June 1987. A clip from the event has gone viral on TikTok. JAYNE FINCHER/PRINCESS DIANA ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES
Prince Harry attended the Trooping the Colour celebrations throughout his childhood, often participating in the official carriage procession to and from the Horse Guards Parade ground before returning to Buckingham Palace for the balcony appearance and traditional flypast, staged by the Royal Air Force overhead.

A clip from the celebrations held in 1987—when Harry was just 2 years old—has gone viral after being uploaded to TikTok by user, lady_frances1997.

In the video, members of the royal family including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, then-Prince Charles and Princess Margaret are seen giving a final wave to the crowds before returning into Buckingham Palace from the balcony.

In the foreground of the clip, Princess Diana can be seen picking up her youngest son and asking him to give a little wave to the people below, which he does to an audible cheer from the public.

The video has been viewed over 2 million times since it was posted on April 20 and received in excess of 180,000 likes and 700 comments. Many fans have praised the prince for his cheeky appearance, and the video caption reads: “Little prince charming. little prince Harry delighted the crowd as he waved to them. 🥰❤️”

“Prince Harry has always been the people’s Prince,” wrote one commenter, with another adding: “Its Prince Phillip’s smile looking at them that’s sweet.”

The next major Buckingham Palace balcony appearance will be one made by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, accompanied by the royal family, after their coronation on May 6.

A press release issued from the palace detailing plans for the coronation weekend which will include the religious service at Westminster Abbey, a coronation concert at Windsor Castle and a national holiday, states that the balcony appearance will mark the end of the first day of festivities after the king and queen have been officially crowned.

Prince Harry photographed with Princess Diana on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour celebrations, June 1988. TIM GRAHAM PHOTO LIBRARY VIA GETTY IMAGES
Leading up to the coronation, speculation over whether Prince Harry would make the journey from his home in California to attend increased, following several bombshell allegations leveled by the prince against the royal family in his recently released Netflix docuseries and in his memoir, Spare.

Harry added to the speculation when he was asked about whether or not he would attend his father’s big day in an interview for British TV in January, by responding: “There’s a lot that can happen between now and then. But, you know, the door is always open. The ball is in their court.”

In April, it was confirmed that Harry would attend the celebration but would do so without his wife and children. A statement issued from Buckingham Palace read: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”

Though Harry will be in London for the service, he may not be included in the balcony lineup as he is no longer a working member of the royal family.

Following the prince’s decision to step down from his working role within the monarchy alongside Meghan Markle when they moved to the U.S. in 2020, the couple did not appear on the balcony for the 2022 Trooping the Colour parade despite being in Britain for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

MEGHAN Markle has numerous upcoming projects, from her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard to her new Netflix cookery show.

However, the Duchess of Sussex, 42, reportedly feels “every move she makes is met with criticism” and she is “unfairly picked on”, claims a royal author.

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Meghan Markle ‘cannot understand why people don’t admire her work’, claims royal author Tom QuinnCredit: AFP

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Meghan teased the launch of her American Riviera Orchard back in March by sending jams to influencersCredit: instagram

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We saw the couple last week as Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYSCredit: Getty
Tom Quinn claimed to the Mirror US: “There is a growing rift between Harry and Meghan caused by Meghan’s increasing concern that her life is not going in the direction she had planned – she loves media attention and hates the fact that surveys suggest she and Harry are no longer of much interest to the American public.”

Meghan announced the launch of American Riviera Orchard back in March but has not yet sold any products to fans.

So far she has sent jams and dog treats to friends and influencers, including to Chrissy Teigen, Heather Dorak, Tracy Robbins and Kris Jenner.

Tom added: “Meghan was in tears when the brand launched and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special.

“She has reached the point now where she thinks that anything and everything she does will be unfairly criticised. Like her husband, she feels that people are unfairly picking on her – she cannot understand why people don’t admire her work.”

Meghan is yet to make a sale, despite the initial excitement surrounding the promotion, and brand strategist Lucie Green shared how the delay in selling could be down to Meghan trying to find investors for the company.

Lucie shared: “It could be that she’s still courting investment.

“If the brand is direct to consumer, versus wholesale, there will need to be a substantial marketing budget for consumer acquisition.

“It could be that the jams were the precursor and example to show proof of concept to talent and investors.”

While the website is not yet up and running, we have seen a few items that may be offered American Riviera Orchard.

Meghan is expected to sell bedding pillows, soaps, home décor, fragrances, cookbooks and cookie mixes on American Rivera Orchard in due course.

One source said: “She’s been working on this for over a year and it’s all the things that are close to her heart — all the things she’s passionate about.”

Many royal fans have posted their enthusiasm for the launch on social media, with one saying: “So excited for these lovely heavenly jams from American Riviera Orchard, a wellness brand I will subscribe to!”

MEGHAN’S COOKING SHOW

In addition to American Riviera Orchard, Meghan is also set to launch a brand new cooking show on Netflix – if their contract is renewed.

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The Duchess of Sussex, 42, reportedly feels ‘every move she makes is met with criticism’Credit: Getty
Tom added: “With news that the couple’s Netflix contract may be under threat, along with the mockery that greeted the launch of her online brand, Meghan feels very much under siege.”

The couple are saddled with a $9.5million mortgage for their Montecito mansion and they are estimated to spend £3million a year on round-the-clock security.

Their documentary series, Harry & Meghan was met with mixed reviews, while Meghan’s animated series Pearl was savagely ditched by Netflix while it was still in development.

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Meghan’s promotional video showed her cooking in the kitchenCredit: Instagram/americanrivieraorchard

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It hasn’t been confirmed when Meghan will start selling on American Riviera OrchardCredit: Instagram / Internet

HARRY’S AWARD

We last saw the couple as Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYS last week.

The Duke of Sussex and his wife received a cheer as they were introduced by close friend and host Serena Williams.

Harry, wearing a dark suit and tie, was sat at the Dolby Theatre alongside the duchess, who wore a long white dress from Staud’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection.

What has Meghan Markle teased from American Riviera Orchard so far?

MEGHAN Markle launched her brand’s new Instagram page in March 2024, but no products are available to buy as of yet.

Industry insiders said the site will focus on home, food, garden and lifestyle goods.

Meghan kicked off promoting American Riviera Orchard by sending 50 branded jams to friends and influencers.

Those who received a package included Chrissy Teigen, Heather Dorak, Tracy Robbins and Kris Jenner.

She later unveiled two new products from her American Riviera Orchard brand just hours before Trooping the Colour.

Polo player and close friend of Prince Harry,  Nacho Figueras was treated to a jar of raspberry jam from the collection as well as a jar of luxury dog biscuits for his pooch.

Harry, 39, received the gong for his Invictus Games work at the star-studded Los Angeles bash.

According to ESPN, the Pat Tillman Award for Service is “given to a person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and US Army Ranger, Pat Tillman”.

Harry gave an emotional speech as he told the crowd: “The truth is I stand here not as Prince Harry Pat Tillman Award recipient but rather as a voice on behalf of the Invictus Game Foundation,” he told the crowd.

“And the thousands of veterans and service personnel from over 20 nations who have made the Invictus Games a reality

“This award belongs to them not to me.

“It is of great importance to me to highlight these allies and their amazing families for their achievements, their spirit, and their courage at every opportunity.

Perry, who is a godfather to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter Princess Lilibet, helped the couple when they first moved to the U.S. together

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Tyler Perry. PHOTO: KEVIN MAZUR/GETTY; MONICA SCHIPPER/GETTY

Tyler Perry will receive the Paley Center for Media’s highest honor, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are among the crew leading the celebrations.

The Paley Center announced on July 17 that Perry, 54, will be honored at the Paley Honors gala in Beverly Hills on Dec. 4. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are among the tribute chairs along with Whoopi Goldberg, Gayle King, Taraji P. Henson, George Lucas, Kerry Washington and more.

“Throughout my career, I have strived to bring people together and to give a voice to those often underrepresented in media,” Perry said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Media has served as a vital platform for this mission, and I’m honored to receive this award from The Paley Center for Media, an organization that has dedicated itself to spotlighting the power and importance of media.”

Meghan, 42, and Prince Harry, 39, first connected with the filmmaker when Perry reached out to Meghan around her 2018 royal wedding. He let the Duchess of Sussex know he was praying for her “and that he understood what this meant, and that he could only imagine what it was like,” Meghan told The Cut in a 2022 interview. Perry told her to call if she ever needed support or advice.

Tyler Perry attends ‘Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa’ premiere on February 15, 2024.NOAM GALAI/GETTY

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Using Sussex as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s Last Names

Taking him up on the invitation in early 2020, Meghan filled Perry in on her family’s stay in Vancouver, Canada amid an uncertain future as they announced their decision to step back from royal life. Before Perry had ever met the couple, he offered for them to stay in his Los Angeles estate with their son, Prince Archie, along with security detail while transitioning out of their senior roles within the royal family.

Perry said on an episode of Let’s Talk Off-Camera with Kelly Ripa released in Nov. 2023, “Every day that they were there, I looked to see if anything’s happening online. Nothing. They don’t even know. So weeks and weeks they were there. They were so happy. It was such a beautiful moment.”

As they put down roots at their “permanent home” in Montecito (Perry even welcomed the pair to their new abode with a grand piano as a housewarming gift, telling them, “Write the soundtrack for your life,” according to The Cut), a source told PEOPLE that Harry and Meghan were appreciative of Perry’s compassion. “They’re really grateful to Tyler Perry for his kindness,” the insider said in summer 2020. “They have endless gratitude to him for helping them during a complicated time.

“With COVID and as they were stepping back from their royal duties, he provided them a safe haven,” they added.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the Endeavour Fund Awards on March 5, 2020. PAUL EDWARDS – WPA POOL/GETTY
Tyler Perry Shares His Cute Nickname for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Daughter Princess Lilibet

After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in June 2021, they asked Perry to be her godfather, a role he first revealed on the Netflix series Harry & Meghan.

Perry recalled the couple getting “pretty serious” on a phone call: “I go, ‘Okay, what’s going on?’ They said, ‘Well, we’d like for you to be Lili’s godfather.’ I go, ‘Whoa.’ I had to take a minute to take that in. And I thought, ‘I’d be honored. I’d absolutely be honored.’ “

After getting off the call and thinking about the ask, the director realized his agreement came with a bit of a condition.

“I called them back and go, ‘Uh, hold on a second — does this mean we gotta go over [to the U.K.] and do all of that in church with [the royal family] and figure all that out? ‘Cause I don’t wanna do that,’ ” Perry said in the docuseries. ” ‘Maybe we can do a little private ceremony here [in the U.S.] and let that be that, and if you have to do it there, then that’s okay.’ “

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry; Tyler Perry. CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY; CINDY ORD/GETTY

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Princess Lilibet was christened in a small ceremony at Prince Harry and Meghan’s Montecito home in 2023. An insider told PEOPLE exclusively there were between 20 and 30 guests at the gathering, including Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, Perry and an unnamed godmother. Following the ceremony, attendees were treated to an afternoon of food and dancing, with Archie enjoying a dance with his little sister.

Perry flew in for the christening ceremony from his home in Atlanta with a 10-person gospel choir that sang “Oh Happy Day” and “This Little Light of Mine,” a song that was played at Meghan and Harry’s wedding.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly struggling to cover the costs of their sprawling mansion in posh Montecito in the latest sign the Sussexes could be under financial pressure.

Sky News host Rita Panahi says Meghan Markle “probably isn’t going to be happy” with Taylor Swift meeting Prince William and two of his children.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s mammoth Montecito mansion is reportedly becoming a growing financial burden for the Sussexes who are feeling overwhelmed by the home’s ballooning costs.

The Sussexes originally snapped up their 16-bedroom estate in the idyllic California community for about AUD $21 million in June 2020 around the time they inked a $100 million deal with Netflix.

Four years later, Harry and Meghan are reportedly bracing for Netflix to pull the plug on the deal, while the Duke of Sussex has sunk millions of dollars into legal fees for his many court battles.

High end real estate company owner Eric Bramlett revealed the extent of the financial burden the house puts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with annual maintenance on the home costing up to seven figures.

An aerial shot of the Sussexes’ sprawling Montecito home. Picture: Supplied.
“Managing a $14 million ($21 million) mansion like Harry and Meghan’s in Montecito takes a lot of work,” he told the Express newspaper on Tuesday.

“It’s like running a small boutique hotel with residential service.

“The costs pile up quick, but it comes with luxury living.”

In addition to maintenance on the home and grounds, the couple likely employ a team of full-time staff to run the home, including a house manager, housekeepers, private chefs and security staff.

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The Sussexes likely employ a long list of staff to manage their estate. Picture: Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation.
Montecito is also one of the wealthiest enclaves in the United States and the Sussexes shell out about $200,000 per year in property taxes to Santa Barbara County.

The Sussex household finances likely took a major hit after Spotify abruptly tore up a podcasting contract with the couple, while an exec at the streamer later called the couple “f***ing grifters”.

Harry experienced another financial windfall following the heady sales of his tell-all memoir Spare but the couple have a notoriously high burn rate of cash.

Royal author Tom Quinn believes aside from a rumoured second book, Harry has few ideas for ways to continue earning money to fund the couple’s lavish lifestyle.

The streamer paid about $100 million to the couple for a five-year partnership. Picture by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU.
“You only have to look at him in his various interviews to see that he probably just doesn’t have the drive or the ability – it’s the result of growing up in a world where other people do everything for you,” he said.

The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly more determined than ever to turn her new lifestyle brand into a money spinner amid their financial woes and alleged determination to live like the super-rich.

Meghan unveiled her new brand American Riviera Orchard via a brand new Instagram account in March but has yet to actually sell any product to the public.

Public relations experts have praised Meghan’s entrepreneurial skills, with PR insider Lynn Carratt telling the Mirror the Duchess’s new lifestyle brand has “serious potential”.

“Meghan has the potential to make a name for herself in the cosmetic industry,” she told the Mirror newspaper in April.

“Love her or hate her, one thing you can say about her is that she looks good, she knows how to use the right creams and make-up to accentuate her features and make her skin look good.

Archive footage of Prince William and Prince Harry sharing candy on Easter Sunday with their mother Princess Diana has been widely shared on social media amid the brothers’ ongoing rift.

The princes’ relationship became the subject of increased public focus in recent months as Harry confirmed reports of a falling out in his six-part Netflix docuseries released in December 2022, and his 410-page memoir published in January.

The footage, shared to TikTok by user l0velycatherine on Tuesday, was captured in 1992 as members of the royal family gathered at Windsor Castle to attend the annual Easter Sunday church service at St George’s Chapel.

Prince William and Prince Harry photographed at Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday, 1992. Footage from the royals’ church appearance has been shared on TikTok. JAYNE FINCHER/GETTY IMAGES/PRINCESS DIANA ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES
A 9-year-old William and 7-year-old Harry are seen greeting members of the public who had gathered inside the walls of the castle to watch the royals arrive and depart from the chapel. Many well wishers brought candy for the princes and in the footage, Harry swaps the treat he was given with his older brother.

The clip has been viewed nearly 100,000 times in less than 24 hours and received in excess of 10,000 likes and numerous comments, many of which reference the development in the brothers’ relationship in public.

@l0velycatherineLiterally me n my sibling |#princewilliam#princeharry#princessdiana#fyp♬ original sound – Love William & Catherine x

“Hahaha harry is like can we switch,” wrote one TikTok user, with another adding: “LOVE IT SO CUTEEEEEEEE.”

A further comment read: “William [has] always been kind to his brother.”

This narrative was disputed in January by Harry who revealed in an interview promoting his memoir that he wanted to correct the view that he and William had always shared a close bond.

When asked by Anderson Cooper for 60 Minutes about a number of stories in his memoir that could be seen as hurtful to his brother, Harry said he included them to dispel the idea that Meghan Markle had broken the brothers up, when in reality they were never close.

“I don’t see it as cutting at all,” he said. “You know, my brother and I love each other. I love him deeply. There has been a lot of pain between the two of us, especially the last six years. None of anything I’ve written, anything that I’ve included is ever intended to hurt my family. But it does give a full picture of the situation as we were growing up, and also squashes this idea that somehow my wife was the one that destroyed the relationship between these two brothers.”

In his book Spare, Harry made a number of observations and revelations about William, who he described as his “mortal enemy.”

Recounting an argument from 2019 over Meghan Markle’s treatment of palace staff, Harry alleged that William assaulted him, writing: “He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast. So very fast. He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor. I landed on the dogs’ bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me. I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out.”

L to R: The Princess of Wales, The Prince of Wales, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex photographed at Windsor Castle, September 10, 2022. Harry confirmed a falling out wit
Despite their difficult past, Harry told Cooper that he hoped one day that the brothers could reach a new stage in their relationship. “I look forward to us being able to find peace,” he said.

For his part, William has not publicly responded to Harry’s comments about him or his wife, Kate Middleton, who also featured in the prince’s book and Netflix show.

The brothers both attended the coronation of their father King Charles III in May, however they were not seated together at Westminster Abbey and there was no public interaction between the pair.

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Prince Harry has sought to tie his modern image to the experiences of Princess Diana more than 20 years ago—but there are also striking similarities to his father, King Charles III.

The Duke of Sussex said in his mental health docuseries The Me You Can’t See in May 2021 that “family members have said ‘just play the game and your life will be easier.’ But I’ve got a hell of a lot of my mum in me. I feel as though I’m outside of the system but I’m still stuck there.”

Princess Diana remains popular 26 years after her death and her version of her story has been dramatized multiple times, including in The Crown and Spencer.

Aspects of Charles’ story may be less well known publicly, but he had his own moments of rebellion, public backlash and even scraps with the media.

Prince Harry and King Charles III stand in front of an Apache Helicopter at the Army Aviation Centre, in Middle Wallop, England, on March 21, 2011. There are more similarities between the father and son… More RICHARD DAWSON/MOD VIA GETTY IMAGES

Harry, Charles and U.K. Public Opinion

Both father and son were popular in Britain until a sudden fall from grace, through the collapse in support for Harry has proved greater than for Charles.

As late as 1991, 82 percent of Britain felt Charles would make a good king but by 1996, the year he divorced Diana, this dropped to 41 percent.

The loss of support came after a biography revealed his affair with now Queen Camilla for the first time in 1992 and two TV interviews several years later by him and Diana about their marriage. The public backed Diana, not the heir to the throne.

Harry has had the same experience in the United Kingdom, having been liked by 72 percent of Britains as late as November 2019—even after a year of media hostility—only to then crash in popularity after quitting the palace.

His support dropped to 55 percent in January 2020 after the Sussexes’ decision to quit was announced, after the Oprah Winfrey interview it dropped to 35 percent and following his book Spare, it reached its lowest point at 24 percent.

In the eyes of the British public, Harry appears to have lost the argument, just like his father almost 30 years ago.

Prince Harry and King Charles’ Bombshell Interviews

King Charles took the collapse of his marriage on TV before Diana did, in a 1994 sit-down interview with Jonathan Dimbleby, his authorized biographer.

Years later, the chat has far less enduring impact than Diana’s with the main standout quote being Charles’ own admission he had been faithful to Diana only “until it became irretrievably broken down, us both having tried.”

It is easy then to see why Diana’s stand-out quote in her BBC interview a year later became the one the history books remembered: “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.”

Charles’ TV appearance was otherwise mostly about his charity work though Dimbleby’s biography, released the same year, argued that Diana’s mental health had put pressure on the relationship and caused the couple to become isolated.

Nothing he said, however, could alter or dilute the simple fact at the center of the story, that he had cheated on Diana and that the princess had been psychologically damaged by it.

Harry and Meghan’s tell-all interview with Winfrey was at the time compared to Diana’s interview but there are some comparisons between Harry and Charles in the aftermath. Both royals ultimately lost control of the narrative and were usurped by the statements of others.

One of the biggest allegations in the Winfrey interview was Meghan’s account of an unnamed royal having “concerns and conversations” about how dark her unborn child’s skin might be—but Harry himself undermined the impact of her account in interviews in January 2023.

He told ITV that Meghan did not accuse the royals of racism, but rather unconscious bias, and raised the prospect it may have been “curiosity” rather than “concern.”

He said: “But I think that you speak to the majority—maybe not all—but the majority of mixed-race couples around the world, that the white side of the family would wonder, whether talking openly about it or amongst themselves, what their kids are gonna look like.”

“The key word here was ‘concern,’” he added, “as opposed to ‘curiosity.’”

The facts remain far from clear and with this muddying of the waters about what really happened and how much malice was contained in whatever words were said, the momentum behind that strand of the interview has been sapped.

In its place, it may therefore be Queen Elizabeth II’s response to the prime-time special that proves the most memorable, when she said that “some recollections may vary.”

Criticisms of Family

Harry has criticized his family multiple times, saying his brother physically assaulted him during an argument about Meghan, accusing Camilla of leaking stories about him and saying that Charles cut him off financially.

Dimbleby’s book, The Prince of Wales: A Biography, written based on interviews with Charles and access to his friends and letters, also leveled allegations against his parents.

Charles’ father, Prince Philip, the book said, reduced Charles to tears in front of guests using “banter” while the only place he was guaranteed a hug was in the nursery with his nanny.

Wars With the Media

Harry has sought to avenge his own difficult experiences with the media, as well as those of Meghan and Diana, through lawsuits. Both Charles and Diana sued the media at points but it was Charles rather than the princess who took the case all the way.

Diana sued the Daily Mirror for publishing pictures of her exercising in a gym in 1993 though she ultimately settled out of court in 1995 after apologies from the newspaper and gym owner.

Charles sued The Mail on Sunday for publishing leaked extracts from his diaries and won in 2006.

He took the case all the way to court but avoided giving evidence by pursuing summary judgment, a quick win without a trial, reflecting that the strength of his case was overwhelming.

Harry has sued on a far bigger scale than either of his parents, however, with five ongoing lawsuits and nine launched since 2019.

Meghan filed a further case by herself against The Mail on Sunday over a private letter she sent her father, in which Charles’ lawsuit against the newspaper was cited as precedent.

Prince Harry’s adorable moment with Prince Archie that was shared as part of the royal’s Netflix docuseries, which debuted in December 2022, has become the subject of a new viral video after resurfacing on TikTok.

Archie, the eldest child of Harry and Meghan Markle, was born in London in 2019. The young royal spent the first months of his life in Britain after which he moved with his parents to North America, following their decision to split from the monarchy in 2020. The couple welcomed their second child, Princess Lilibet, in 2021 and the family live in Montecito, California.

Since his birth, Harry and Meghan have closely guarded the privacy of their son, and similarly their daughter. The couple’s Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries provided fans with a rare opportunity not only to see photographs of the royal children but also rare home movies as well.

Prince Harry photographed in Dublin, July 11, 2018. And Prince Archie (inset) photographed in South Africa, September 25, 2019. A video of the princes interacting has gone viral on TikTok. SAMIR HUSSEIN/WIREIMAGE
Uploaded to TikTok by user, queendianaspncer, on July 27, footage of Harry, sharing a touching moment with Archie as the pair watched a hummingbird feeding on the terrace of their family home, has become a viral hit with fans, gaining over 200,000 views in less than 24 hours.

In the clip, which was shot by Meghan, Harry draws Archie’s attention to the birds as he explains how rare it was to be able to get so close to them. At this, the young royal, turned to Meghan, saying: “I’ve got a dirty foot momma.”

This moment was widely commented on by fans of the Sussex family at the time their docuseries aired, as it was a rare opportunity to hear Archie’s voice.

The TikTok clip has received in excess of 27,000 likes and over 2,000 comments so far, many of which have praised the two princes.

“Prince Archie is so cute,” wrote one user, to which the account poster responded: “He really is.”

“Brilliant so lovely to hear him, beautiful child, looks like Harry sideways,” noted another, with a further comment reading: “His voice is so sweet.”

Though some aspects of the docuseries earned the couple praise, a number of its bombshell revelations about life behind palace walls were criticized. As a result, Harry and Meghan saw their popularity in Britain and the U.S. drop, though the show itself brought record-viewing figures for Netflix. With over 81 million viewing hours globally in its first week of release, it was Netflix’s biggest documentary debut, according to the streaming giant.

Since moving to the U.S., Harry and Meghan have spoken about raising their children away from the intense focus of the British press and the media interest that royals face in Britain.

The couple have returned to Britain only once with their children since stepping down from their roles within the monarchy in 2020. To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, the Sussex family took up residence at Frogmore Cottage on the grounds of Windsor Castle to mark the occasion with the monarch.

Harry wrote about his children’s time spent with the late queen in his January 2023 memoir Spare. Describing the reunion he had with his children after attending the queen’s funeral, he told readers: “For days and days we couldn’t stop hugging the children, couldn’t let them out of our sight—though I also couldn’t stop picturing them with Granny.

“The final visit. Archie making deep, chivalrous bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch’s shins. Sweetest children, Granny said, sounding bemused. She’d expected them to be a bit more…American, I think? Meaning, in her mind, more rambunctious.”

Meghan Markle has appeared to suffer a swipe from Nigeria’s First Lady over her “nakedness” after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s unofficial royal tour.

Prince Harry and Meghan travelled to Nigeria this month for a three-day tour largely to continue their work around the duke’s Invictus Games.

But shortly after their return home, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said that women and girls in Nigeria should not “mimic” American film stars with their “nakedness.”

The First Lady spoke at an event in Abuja to mark her husband President Bola Tinubu’s first year of administration.

Meghan Markle during her trip to Nigeria with Prince Harry

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The “Celebrating the Woman” event aimed at recognising how women have contributed to all spheres of life.

At the event, Tinubu said: “The message here is we have to salvage our children. We see the way they dress.

“They keep forgetting that Nigeria, we are beautiful. You can see what they showcase on the stage, I said, ‘We are fashionable, we see what is going on’.

“We are not having the Met Gala. And everyone, the nakedness, is just everywhere and the men are well-clothed.

Meghan’s outfits and jewellery in Nigeria was estimated to cost around £120,00

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“So we have to do something. Tell them we don’t accept nakedness in our culture. That is not beautiful. It’s not beautiful at all.

“And they’re all beautiful girls, but they should be confident in who they are.

“They do not want to mimic and try to emulate film stars from America. They don’t know where they come from.”

At the end of her speech, the First Lady mentioned the duchess asking: “Why did Meghan come here looking for Africa?

The First Lady of Nigeria said that “nakedness” is not accepted in “our culture”

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Harry and Meghan recently undertook a three-day tour of NigeriaReuters“We know who we are. Don’t lose who you are.”

Meghan called Nigeria “my country” during the trip after sharing on her Archetypes podcast two years ago that a DNA test showed she was “43 per cent Nigerian.”

Meghan wore several luxury brands during her trip to Nigeria including Carolina Herrera, Altuzarra and Johanna Ortiz.

Her wardrobe, estimated to have cost around £120,00, included a strappy tropical print dress costing £2,270 and a white strapless maxi dress by St Agni Studio.

 

Fans have been buzzing about a video allegedly showing Prince Harry receiving a cold shoulder from tennis legend Venus Williams at the ESPY Awards. The incident occurred during the glitzy Los Angeles ceremony where Prince Harry was honored with the Pat Tillman Award.

The Snub

As Prince Harry confidently strode to the podium, the camera dutifully scanned the star-studded audience. Suddenly, it landed on Venus Williams, who was seated in the crowd. To the surprise of many viewers, Williams appeared to be smirking or smiling during the prince’s speech.

This fleeting expression was immediately seized upon by the ever-watchful celebrity media and online commentators. Was Venus Williams mocking or disrespecting Prince Harry? Had the notoriously competitive athlete taken exception to something the royal had said?

Shades and Side Eyes

Royal fans have accused Venus of “shading” Prince Harry. Some claim she gave the couple a major “side eye.” One commentator quipped, “Are they still b*** hurt that Venus and that whole front row shaded Harry? The video was even crystal clear.” Another remarked, “Loved seeing Venus giving Harry and Megsie the ‘side eye’—no standing ovation or clapping.”

Venus’s Perspective

Others defended Venus, suggesting that perhaps she had her reasons. “If Venus didn’t agree with Harry getting the award, that was her right not to clap,” one person pointed out. Another added, “Harry must feel the disgust emanating from Venus.” Some even speculated that Harry and Meghan intentionally ignored Venus during the event.

Pat’s Family reaction

Pat Tillman also remained seated, her expression described as cold and glazed.

Pat Tillman’s mother was notably absent from the event. The situation has raised questions about Harry’s actions and his wife’s judgment. Critics argue that even if Harry believed he was accepting the award on behalf of others, he should have been more sensitive to the impact on Pat’s family.

Meghan’s Friendship with Serena

Meghan Markle’s close friendship with Venus’s sister, Serena Williams, adds another layer to the story. The two met at a Super Bowl party in 2010 and quickly hit it off. Serena became a mentor to Meghan, offering advice on handling the paparazzi and international media. When Meghan became pregnant, Serena provided parenting guidance.

No Direct Connection with Venus

Interestingly, there doesn’t appear to be any direct connection between Meghan, Harry, and Venus beyond their friendship with Serena. Despite this, the ESPYs incident has sparked intrigue and fueled discussions about royal dynamics.

Prince Harry’s Moving Speech

During his acceptance speech, Prince Harry emphasized unity and touched on the “eternal bond” between mother and son—a nod to Mary Tillman and his own late mother, Princess Diana. Venus Williams, captured on camera, seemed captivated by his heartfelt words.

In the world of royals and sports icons, every glance and gesture becomes a topic of fascination. Whether Venus’s actions were intentional or not, they’ve certainly kept fans talking.