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  • EXCLUSIVE: ITV Big Brother host AJ Odudu, Rita Ora and BBC Dragons’ Den star win big at Ethnicity Awards 2023

    EXCLUSIVE: ITV Big Brother host AJ Odudu, Rita Ora and BBC Dragons’ Den star win big at Ethnicity Awards 2023

    Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu was one of the big winners at the 2023 Ethnicity Awards, with the star-studded event creating emotional scenes as late BBC newsreader George Alagiah was honoured posthumously

    It was an emotional night in London as the 2023 Ethnicity Awards celebrated a whole host of inspirational stars, including some who are sadly no longer with us.

    Hosted by Loose Women panellist Judi Love, the prestigious event saw the likes of ‌Big Brother host AJ Odudu, Ozwald Boateng, Rita Ora, Steven Bartlett and Eni Aluko all win big, with fashion guru Gok Wan recognised for using his “experiences and platform” to champion good causes.

    There were emotional scenes as Frances Alagiah, wife of late BBC News presenter George Alagiah, collected a posthumous Services To Journalism award on behalf of her late husband, who passed away from bowel cancer in July. BBC newsreader Reeta Chakrabarti had earlier penned a touching tribute to her colleague George, which was included in the event programme for the celebrity attendees to read.

    Judi Love presented the star-studded event
    Judi Love presented the star-studded event 
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    Gok Wan was presented with the Role Model award
    Gok Wan was presented with the Role Model award 
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    The star-studded bash in Mayfair, London, was attended by stars including Eastenders actor Brian Conley, Love Island couple Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page, Dawn Butler MP and Dr. Ranj. This Morning star Gok Wan was presented with the Role Model Award in touching scenes at the Investing in Ethnicity Awards in London.

    TV personality, author and DJ, Gok, 49, lifted the prestigious award to a standing ovation as his best friend, Brian Conley, who plays Tom ‘Rocky’ Cotton in EastEnders, surprised the star by attending the glitzy gala in Mayfair to present the gong.

    Fashion legend Ozwald Boateng won the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, while Rita Ora was awarded Music Artist of the Year following a fan vote. Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett was named Inspirational Role Model, while Big Brother host AJ Odudu lifted Presenter of the Year, and former football star and TV pundit Eni Aluko was recognised as Sports Personality of the Year.

    The Investing in Ethnicity Awards was hosted for a second consecutive year by Loose Women star, Judi Love. The event, held in partnership with HSBC UK, celebrates the most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in the UK for their achievements and work to promote diversity and inclusion.

    George Alagiah
    George Alagiah was honoured at the star-studded event 
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    The major celebration welcomed more than 500 celebrities, influential business leaders and politicians to London to honour those driving change and inspiring others. This year’s ceremony was attended by the likes of Loose Women favourite Linda Robson, Love Island pair Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page, Dawn Butler MP, Dr. Ranj and TikTok sensation Sabrina Bahsoon, better known as London Tube Girl.

    Swimmer Michael Gunning gave out the Social Impact prize to the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, while Judi Love gave her Loose Women colleague Linda Robson a rousing reception as she presented the BT Ethnic Diversity Network with the Network Group or ERG gong.

    The Investing in Ethnicity Awards celebrates the individuals and organisations working to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, acknowledging milestones in business, media, politics and grassroots activism. In recent years, Sir Lenny Henry, Alison Hammond, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Alex Scott and Marcus Rashford have lifted prizes at the awards, with Gok Wan and Ozwald Boateng joining an exclusive list of iconic celebrity names.

    Founder of the Ethnicity Awards, Sarah Garrett MBE, said of this year’s awards: “The 2023 Investing in Ethnicity Awards once again celebrates the Black and Ethnic Minority people who are using their platforms to make a difference and promote equality for all. Every single person who was nominated this evening deserves to be recognised, and their achievements highlight exactly why the Ethnicity Awards remains as important as ever.”

    “It was a wonderful night and a true honour to recognise national treasures such as Gok Wan and Ozwald Boateng and trailblazers such as Steven Bartlett, AJ Odudu and Eni Aluko.”

    Ian Stuart, CEO of HSBC UK, the official partner of the Ethnicity Awards, added: “HSBC UK is incredibly proud to be a long-time partner of the Investing in Ethnicity Awards, recognising people and organisations making a positive impact on diversity, equity and inclusion across the UK.

    “Within our own organisation, we continue to take action to increase representation, remove barriers and help open up opportunities for all our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Congratulations to all the incredible role models and change makers who were nominated this year.”

  • BBC Strictly Come Dancing complaints continue as Denise Welch weighs in on Adam Thomas axe

    BBC Strictly Come Dancing complaints continue as Denise Welch weighs in on Adam Thomas axe

    Sunday’s episode of BBC Strictly Come Dancing saw former ITV Emmerdale star Adam Thomas kicked out the competition after going up against Angela Rippon in the dance off

    Loose Women star Denise Welch led the fuming viewers slamming Strictly Come Dancing’s action-packed eviction episode on Sunday.

    The ITV panel programme presenter fumed after Emmerdale star Adam Thomas was given the boot following a dance-off with Angela Rippon. He was axed alongside dance partner Luba Mushtuk after the weekend’s action-packed instalments.

    Angela, 79, and her dance partner Kai Widdrington performed their Waltz to Fascination by Nat King Cole while Adam and Luba performed their Rumba to Dancing On My Own by Callum Scott in a bid to impress the judges.

    Denise weighed in on Sunday's episode of Strictly

    Denise weighed in on Sunday’s episode of Strictly 
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    Adam was axed alongside dancer partner Luba Mushtuk

    Adam was axed alongside dancer partner Luba Mushtuk 
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    Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas unanimously choose to save Angela and Kai. Clearly upset with the episode’s outcome, Denise took to X, formally Twitter, to air her thoughts on the matter.

    “Adam should have won that dance off,” she wrote, joining dozens of other viewers who said ‘the wrong person was sent home’. One fan fumed: “Only caught the dance off of this week’s #Strictly and it was clearly the wrong decision?”

    Another agreed, writing: “Sorry, wrong decision. Adam had a lot of potential to keep getting better, his scores have been consistently climbing. Angela is great, especially considering her age, but she has a lot of experience, and realistically she won’t get any better than she is now. #strictly.” A third fan wrote: “No hate to Angela at all, because I think she is getting too much negativity from people. But I do think Adam danced better in the dance off, Angela’s waltz was very lumpy. “Sorry but I think the judges made the wrong decision.”

    However, some did go against Denise, with another commenting: “I felt that Adam hardly danced and that it was his partner who danced through it all.” And someone else remarked: “Not his dance this week sadly. Angela tipped him at the end.” A third fan agreed: “It was a close call but I think Angela did edge it. Adam’s dance was all Luba.”

    As his fate was revealed, Adam said: “Seven incredible weeks, what a journey it’s been. I honestly thought I was leaving in week two and the fact that I’ve got this far I’m so proud of myself, I’ve had an amazing time from start to finish. I came here to learn how to dance and I’ve learned so much more about myself.

    “The confidence and self-belief I now have in myself, it’s out of this world I have to thank all these guys up here. What a bunch to be on this journey with, I’m just very, very lucky! I know my kids are at home now probably crying, ‘It’s okay – Daddy’s okay’. I just wanted to teach my kids that it’s not just about winning or losing, it’s about taking part and doing your best. [To Luba] I just want to say thank you to this one and I’m sorry, I wanted to get us to Blackpool.”

  • Inside Stacey Solomon’s 10-month break from ITV Loose Women and fears she had quit amid ‘feud’

    Inside Stacey Solomon’s 10-month break from ITV Loose Women and fears she had quit amid ‘feud’

    Sort Your Life Out star Stacey Solomon returned to Loose Women on Wednesday after 10 months away from the popular panel programme on ITV

    Stacey Solomon is back on ITV after 10 months away from Loose Women.

    She took a break from the show after welcoming baby Belle with husband Joe Swash, her third child with the TV personality. Stacey has two more children from previous relationships. It was during her time off that fans feared she’d quit for good.

    A source claimed recently that Stacey had “outgrown” the show and would not be returning. However, sources confirmed to The Miror that wasn’t the case. An insider close to Stacey exclusively told The Mirror that claims she had parted ways with ITV were “categorically untrue”. A spokesperson for the show added: “These claims are not true. We are looking forward to welcoming Stacey back onto the show soon.”

    And now, as the 34-year-old star prepares to make a return to Loose Women today, we take a look at what she’s been up to in her break away from the programme…

    Stacey Solomon returned to Loose Women on Wednesday
    Stacey was on Loose Women on Wednesday 
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    Exit rumours

    Stacey has made on-off appearances on the ITV daytime show since 2016, with some fans speculating she’d left the star-studded panel completely. Reports suggested Stacey wasn’t coming back to Loose Women after she had “outgrown” the popular panel programme.

    An insider had told Woman’s Own magazine that the mum-of-five was wanting to ‘spend more time with her kids’. Falsely calling a “huge blow” to bosses at ITV, they said: “The panellists know Stacey is popular and good for the programme, so they would be gutted to see her go. “She’s outgrown the show. It’s no longer right for Stacey. Loose Women takes up a lot of her time. If she were to leave, it would free her time up a little, especially if she has to be away for longer periods of time with her own shows.”

    It was after these reports that The Mirror clarified the claims were “categorically untrue”, with sources close to the 34-year-old confirming her Loose Women return. Last month, A spokesperson for Loose Women also told us: “These claims are not true. We are looking forward to welcoming Stacey back onto the show soon.”

    Fifth baby birth

    Stacey gave birth to baby Belle in February
    Stacey gave birth to baby Belle in February 
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    She shared her pregnancy journey online
    She shared her pregnancy journey online 
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    Stacey’s substantial break from Loose Women was largely down to the arrival of her now nine-month-old daughter Belle. It was all the way back in February earlier this year that Stacey announced the name of her new baby girl.

    Taking to Instagram at the time, she wrote: “Belle, our little Belle. Our beautiful, delicate baby girl. Who will forever remind us of the bluebells that are about to bloom as you bring the spring with you into the world… And a little special connection to your Rose. To the moon and back Belle. Forever and always.”

    Stacey and Joe welcomed daughter Rose in October 2021, and their son Rex, three, a few years before. Stacey, who also has two older sons from previous relationships, announced the birth of her Story, sharing a snap of herself taken while pregnant.

    Working on other projects before Loose Women return

    Stacey had already returned to work way before coming back to the Loose Women panel, only two months after giving birth she was back to work, flying to Paris for a filming job. She didn’t hesitate to get back in front of the camera, bringing baby Belle with her for the journey. “I’m taking Belle with me because I haven’t worked out the breastfeeding thing yet,” she explained on social media at the time.

    She also starred in her own TV series, Sort Your Life Out. She featured in season two around the time of her pregnancy before shooting season three. Her latest series began airing in September, so filming days would have likely happened in the months running up to the broadcast date. Not only was she working on her own show, Stacey also worked on her fashion collaborations, her first happening in April.

    It was revealed she’d bagged her first collaboration with Primark to create another range of kids’ clothes, ready for the spring and summer seasons. “I think this Spring Summer collection might be my favourite one EVER,” she said at the time. She also did another collaboration with the fashion brand, launching a winter range last month.

    Also, in May, Stacey spearheaded another fashion campaign, this time with her friends at In The Style, launching an exclusive summer range, complete with work trips and photoshoots. So it’s safe to say Stacey was well and truly back into business mode merely weeks after welcoming baby Belle, more than six months before her Loose Women return.

    Backstage feud rumours

    Stacey’s Loose Women return comes amid rumours of a “huge divide” between the young Loose Women panellists and the “older, classic” stars. There’s thought to be a rift caused after the “young ones refuse to get caught up in the drama”, per Woman’s Own.

    Denise Welch has previously denied feud claims, explaining: “I have never once had an argument with any single girl off stage in that show in 20 years.” While Coleen Nolan has previously hinted at tension between the original cast and the new panel members.

    “I find it hard sometimes because there are a lot more Loose Women [presenters] now,” she said. “There used to be a core 10 of us. Sometimes you go on and it’s a show with a new panellist or two new panellists. It takes a long time to build up a rapport with someone, where they get your humour or sarcasm without being offended.”

    ‘She never left’

    Stacey always insisted she never left the Loose Women line-up
    Stacey always insisted she never left the Loose Women line-up 
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    Stacey’s absence was mentioned after she made a surprise appearance on the panel in the last episode of 2022. At the time, Stacey insisted she was still very much part of the line-up despite long periods of no-shows.

  • ITV Loose Women star Katie Piper says she can’t drive at night as she details impact of acid attack

    ITV Loose Women star Katie Piper says she can’t drive at night as she details impact of acid attack

    ITV Loose Women panelist Katie Piper was attacked with acid in March 2008, causing major damage to her face and blindness in one eye sparking the need for a string of surgeries

    Loose Women star Katie Piper has revealed she can’t drive at night due to the impact of her acid attack.

    The panellist, who recently turned 40, was attacked with acid in 2008, causing major damage to her face and blindness in one eye. Katie underwent pioneering surgery to restore her face and vision, but has faced many complications since.

    On Friday’s installment of Loose Women, Katie revealed that because of her poor vision, she refrains from driving at night, and only drives during the day. However, if there was ever an emergency, the star has the right to get behind the wheel after dark.

    “It makes things a little bit more complicated, but I actually can’t drive at night,” Katie told her fellow panellists. “Because of my vision, I can’t see depth so when it’s dark, it makes it really hard to see. So I now just don’t drive at night.”

    Katie has revealed she can't drive at night
    Katie has revealed she can’t drive at night

    It comes after Katie was surrounded with family, gifts, food and love last month as she celebrated her landmark year of turning 40. The Loose Women star had a lavish day filled with gifts and surprises as she waved goodbye to her 30s and embraced the next decade of her life. And she had her nearest and dearest on hand to help her celebrate from the moment she got up in the morning.

    Taking to Instagram, Katie took time to acknowledge her big day and to highlight her gratitude for everyday life brings. The TV star and model shared a captivating portrait photograph of herself which she shared alongside a poignant statement.

    The star wrote: “Age is a gift, not everyone is given. So with that, Happy 40th Birthday to me.” Her post attracted plenty of warm wishes, with Gaby Roslin among those responding, writing: “Happy birthday you beautiful soul.” And Stacey Dooley declared: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPERSTAR.”

    Despite working in the spotlight, Katie has managed to keep her family life reasonably private, but recently explained that she considers herself to be a regular mum. She told Psychologies in July this year: “I’m not perfect, I’m just a regular mum.

    “Sometimes I’m winning, and feel like I’m doing really well, like when I have time to go to sports day and remember the swimming kit. And other times, I drop the ball. My kids go in uniform and it’s non-uniform day, and I make the wrong sandwich. I don’t think anyone gets it right all of the time. You just need to find your tribe and support one another when you’re struggling.”

  • Coleen Nolan says her kids ‘were not sure’ about her on-off Tinder boyfriend

    Coleen Nolan says her kids ‘were not sure’ about her on-off Tinder boyfriend

    Coleen Nolan has revealed her children were ‘confused’ about her romance with Michael Jones after the Loose Women star struggled to commit to the relationship in the first year

    Coleen Nolan has admitted that her children weren’t “sure” about her new boyfriend, admitting her own uncertainty about the relationship in its first year left the three young adults “confused”.

    The Loose Women host is currently dating Michael Jones, after swiping ‘right’ on his Tinder profile during the Covid-19 lockdown. Their romance hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing, however, with Coleen splitting from the supermarket logistics worker in April 2022 after one year together.

    They have since reunited and even have plans to move in together when Coleen’s youngest child, Ciara, goes away travelling with her boyfriend in January. The reality TV star has now confessed that her lack of commitment in the first year of their relationship didn’t exactly help the 57-year-old integrate into her family.

    Coleen and Michael have reunited after their split
    Coleen and Michael have reunited after their split 
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    Coleen has revealed Michael will move into her home when her daughter Ciara goes travelling in January
    Coleen has revealed Michael will move into her home when her daughter Ciara goes travelling in January 
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    “The first year I was with Michael, they weren’t sure because, one minute I was all about him and the next I was saying I finished it, so they were confused,” the 58-year-old told OK! magazine. After they’d split, Coleen found herself desperately missing Michael and reconsidering their breakup.

    The distance gave her the band singer the space to “sort my head out and accept that I deserve to be and can be loved like that,” after previously being cheated on by her first husband, Shane Richie. “But now I’m very different and Michael feels more secure, the kids get on great with him. They’re really supportive now, so it’s nice,” Coleen continued. “They were super protective of me so they didn’t want me to go back on the dating scene and jump, because they’ve seen me go through things before.”

    Coleen with her three children, Shane, Jake and Ciara
    Coleen with her three children, Shane, Jake and Ciara 
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    Coleen Nolan/Instagram)Coleen has since admitted she never expected to fall in love again after enduring infidelity and two divorces in the public eye. “If someone had told me three years ago that I’d find love again I would have laughed hysterically! But I feel so lucky now that it’s happened,” she said. “It feels wonderful to be forging ahead with someone I love by my side. And if it doesn’t work out at some point then I know I can be alone too and still survive.”

  • The rude birthday cake that left Prince William ‘bright red’ and Prince Harry delighted – which was all set up by Princess Diana

    The rude birthday cake that left Prince William ‘bright red’ and Prince Harry delighted – which was all set up by Princess Diana

    Prince William was left embarrassed when his mother Princess Diana surprised him with a very unconventional birthday cake for his 13th birthday.

    The Prince of Wales is celebrating his 42nd birthday today and his family are no doubt making a fuss of him at their home Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, with the usual thoughtful touches such as a gift, perhaps some celebrations and a birthday cake to enjoy together.

    But no doubt this year William will be enjoying a rather more tasteful sweet treat than his 13th birthday cake, which former Buckingham Palace chef Darren McGrady revealed was ordered by Diana  to be delivered to Kensington Palace.

    Chef Darren McGrady previously told The Daily Mail: ‘I found it in the fridge. It was in the shape of a huge pair of boobs with equally huge nipples.

    ‘I was astonished and went through to the butler and asked who’d ordered it. He told me it was the princess and it was a surprise for William.

    Princess Diana (left in 1995) famously loved to play pranks on sons Prince Harry (centre) and Prince William (left)
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    Princess Diana (left in 1995) famously loved to play pranks on sons Prince Harry (centre) and Prince William (left)

    ‘At the time the prince had a super-crush on the models Christy Turlington and Claudia Schiffer.

    ‘The princess’s hairdresser Sam McKnight knew them and he got them to come to the palace for his birthday tea – and that cake, of course. William was bright red all afternoon.’

    The late Princess of Wales was known for her cheeky sense of humour and couldn’t resist that chance to embarrass her eldest son on his milestone birthday.

    Prince William may have been left red-faced by the incident, but his brother Prince Harry – who was just 10 at the time – found the prank hilarious, sharing his mother’s cheeky sense of humour.

    Prince Harry liked the prank so much that he reportedly asked for the same cake for his own 13th birthday.

    While Princess Diana might have organised William’s elaborate birthday cake, the chances of her attempting to bake one herself would have been very slim, with McGrady revealing that she was a ‘terrible cook’.

    ‘She couldn’t cook, the Princess was a terrible cook, she really was,’ he told HELLO! ‘I would actually leave food for her.

    ‘I worked Monday to Friday and I’d leave food in the refrigerator for the weekend, like stuffed peppers, she loved those for a weekend lunch.

    Prince William's 21st cake, given to him on Thursday June 19, 2003, during a visit to the Anglesey Food Fair in north Wales, was much less risque
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    Prince William’s 21st cake, given to him on Thursday June 19, 2003, during a visit to the Anglesey Food Fair in north Wales, was much less risque

    Princess Diana (centre in 1995) shared a close bond with her sons Prince William (left) and Prince Harry (right)
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    Princess Diana (centre in 1995) shared a close bond with her sons Prince William (left) and Prince Harry (right)

    ‘I actually put cling film on with a little sticky note with a number two on it, and that told her to put it in the microwave and press two. That’s just how bad she was at cooking!

    For William’s 13th birthday, exactly 29 years ago, his mother didn’t stop at a saucy cake.

    Knowing her son had a crush on iconic ’90s supermodels like Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell, his mother invited them over to wish William a happy birthday – and the flustered teenager ‘pretty much fell down the stairs in response’.

    ‘I was probably a 12 or 13-year-old boy who had posters of them on his wall. And I went bright red and didn’t know what to say and sort of fumbled and I think I pretty much fell down the stairs on the way up,’ The Mirror reports William revealed in a 2018 documentary.

    ‘I was completely and utterly sort of awestruck. But that was a very funny memory. That sort of childish, fun element really came out when she [Diana] was spending time with us.’

    Prince William will likely be celebrating his 42nd birthday with his wife, the Princess of Wales, and their three children, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. Pictured at Trooping the Colour 2024
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    Prince William will likely be celebrating his 42nd birthday with his wife, the Princess of Wales, and their three children, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. Pictured at Trooping the Colour 2024

    Prince William went on to say how his mother ‘was a total kid through and through’.

    He continued: ‘All I can hear is her laugh in my head. That sort of crazy laugh of where there was just pure happiness shown on her face.’

    Tributes have been pouring in for Prince William on his 42nd birthday, with the King leading the messages with a sweet throwback snap on social media.

    The caption, which sits alongside a archive photo of Prince William as a baby with his father Charles, reads: ‘Wishing the Prince of Wales a very happy birthday!’

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘running out of time’ to rejoin Royal Family because William will be ‘reluctant’ to give his brother a role when he becomes King, Richard Eden tells PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘running out of time’ to rejoin Royal Family because William will be ‘reluctant’ to give his brother a role when he becomes King, Richard Eden tells PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘irrelevant’ to the remaining royals and are ‘running out of time’ to rejoin the family, Richard Eden has told Palace Confidential.

    Speaking on the Mail+’s weekly talk show, Richard Eden, the Diary Editor of the Daily Mail, claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now ‘not wanted’ by the royal family.

    In particular for Charles’s youngest son, 39, ‘time is running out to come back while his father is still King’.

    Before Harry and Meghan made their move to the US in 2020, Richard said Harry was always ‘central’ to royal plans.

    ‘We saw that at Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 where it was just Harry and his brother, Camilla and Charles and of course, the queen,’ he explained.

    Speaking on the Mail+'s weekly talk show, Richard Eden, the Diary Editor of the Daily Mail (pictured), claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now 'not wanted' by the royal family
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    Speaking on the Mail+’s weekly talk show, Richard Eden, the Diary Editor of the Daily Mail (pictured), claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now ‘not wanted’ by the royal family

    ‘Charles thought that when Harry had a family, they would be carrying out engagements and sharing those duties with William so, I think time is running out.

    ‘If Harry wants to come back at any stage, he needs to do it while his father is still King.’

    The Diary editor added that the Prince of Wales would be far more reluctant to allow Harry back into the family, should he try, than their father.

    ‘I really think that when Prince William is King, I can’t see him letting Harry come back and have a role again,’ he stressed.

    ‘They are irrelevant now, they are just not wanted as part of the monarchy.

    ‘Maybe there could be some radical change but it’s hard to see.’

    The comments come after an ’embarrassing’ faux pas from Meghan, who lives in Montecito with Harry and their two children.

    Meghan landed herself in hot water for over shadowing the announcement that the Princess of Wales would appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour last weekend.

    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle pictured in May this year attending an event in Nigeria
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    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle pictured in May this year attending an event in Nigeria

    During this week's episode of Palace Confidential, Richard Eden described the Sussexes as 'irrelevant'
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    During this week’s episode of Palace Confidential, Richard Eden described the Sussexes as ‘irrelevant’

    Just hours before Kate Middleton appeared at the event, her first appearance in several months since her ongoing cancer treatment, a friend of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex posted a picture of Megan’s new jam and dog biscuits.

    Meghan recently announced she would be selling a range of luxury home goods from her brand American Riviera Orchard.

    Nacho Figueras, a polo player who is a friend of the Sussexes, shared a picture online of Meghan’s new jam alongside a picture with his dog and a packet of biscuits made by the brand.

    Richard explained that the awkward overshadowing was a result of their ‘marketing campaign’ where the former actress sent out goods to friends and influencers to post but ‘you never know when they’re going to post so it’s completely out of your control’.

    Figueras is among 50 or so people believed to have received a PR package from the fledgling lifestyle brand soft launched by the Duchess earlier this year.

    ‘It’s very embarrassing when it’s just before Catherine’s reappearance at Trooping Colour, it can look very pointed,’ the expert said.

    Rebecca English, Royal Editor at the Daily Mail, added the the jam incident was ‘clumsy’ but explained by the fact that the lines of communication between the Sussex’ and working royals is ‘not existent’.

    ‘People don’t tell them things because they don’t trust them,’ she claimed.

    ‘It just shows how wise Queen Elizabeth was in having a half in, half out job.’

    This year marks the second year that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not invited to the annual celebration, which celebrates the birthday of the reigning monarch.

    It comes after claims that Prince Harry, who did not meet with his father during his whirlwind visit to London last month, turned down an invitation by His Majesty to stay at a royal residence during the trip because he had ‘security concerns’.

    Meghan and Harry first attended Trooping the Colour together in 2018, one month after their royal wedding in Windsor. They once again appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony in 2019, weeks after welcoming their first child.

  • Royal Family secrets Leaked As Queen Camilla Under Fire for Removing Princess Diana’s Pictures from the Royal House…

    Royal Family secrets Leaked As Queen Camilla Under Fire for Removing Princess Diana’s Pictures from the Royal House…

    Royal Family secrets Leaked As Queen Camilla Under Fire for Removing Princess Diana’s Pictures from the Royal House...

    Princess Diana once made a heartbreaking prediction about Queen Camilla which turned out to be true, a royal expert has claimed.

     

    Royal Family secrets Leaked As Queen Camilla Under Fire for Removing Princess Diana’s Pictures from the Royal House...
    The Queen shouldered much of the blame for King Charles and the late Princess of Wales’s marriage breakdown.

    But it was one particular conversation Diana had with one royal correspondent, which carried quite a significance.

     

    Royal Family secrets Leaked As Queen Camilla Under Fire for Removing Princess Diana’s Pictures from the Royal House...
    During inspection queen camila remove queen diana pictures from the royal house.

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    A Bond That Captivates the World.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, share a love story that has captivated the world. Their bond, marked by mutual respect and deep affection, is a testament to their strength as a couple.

     

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    Meghan’s Unwavering Support

    Meghan Markle, always supportive, steps forward in each task that Prince Harry undertakes. Her love for her husband is clear in her actions and constant encouragement.

    Harry’s Reciprocation of Love

    Prince Harry reciprocates this love in every activity. His affection for Meghan is clear in his gestures and expressions. Their love story, unfolding in the public eye, is a testament to their strength as a couple.

    A Journey of Love and Support

    Since their marriage, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have attended numerous events, ceremonies, and official engagements together. They have traveled to various countries, including Nigeria, and their three-day tour attracted much attention. Meghan’s presence at these events and her standing by Prince Harry’s side have shown her great passion for her husband.

     

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    The Restless Strength of Their Love.

    The restless strength of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love for each other is evident in their actions and words. Despite the challenges they have faced, their bond remains unbroken. Their love is not just a feeling, but a commitment to stand by each other in all times.

    Mutual Respect.

    Prince Harry has always shown his respect towards Meghan Markle. He appreciates her strength, admires her courage, and values her opinions. Meghan, in return, respects Prince Harry’s dedication to his duties and his commitment to their family.

    The Timeless Love of the Sussexes.

    The love of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is timeless and endless. It is a love that transcends boundaries and defies conventions. It is a love that is similar to the love of Princess Diana.

    Similarities with Princess Diana

    Prince Harry’s love is similar to Princess Diana’s in many ways. Like his mother, Prince Harry is compassionate, empathetic, and warm. He has the same confidence and warmth that his mother had.
    Meghan Markle also shares some similarities with Princess Diana. Like Diana, Meghan is compassionate, empathetic, and confident. She has a warmth about her that reminds us of Princess Diana.

     

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    Meghan’s interests have always leaned towards humanitarian efforts, and using her platform to shed light on issues that are so important to her. From her fashion to her compassion for children, her hands-on parenting style, and so much more, there’ve been a number of times Meghan made us think of Diana.

    In conclusion, the love story of Prince.

    Harry and Meghan Markle is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the strength of bonds. Their love story is a reflection of timeless bonds, reminiscent of the love of Princess Diana. Their journey together, their restless strength for each other, and their mutual respect are all proof of their enduring love. Their similarities with Princess Diana further highlight the depth of their love and their commitment to each other.

  • YOU ARE SO CHEAP, VULGAR AND IRRESPONSIBLE: Lady Colin Campbell tears shreds out of Meghan Markle, and says Duchess should behave like a royal, not an A-lister…

    YOU ARE SO CHEAP, VULGAR AND IRRESPONSIBLE: Lady Colin Campbell tears shreds out of Meghan Markle, and says Duchess should behave like a royal, not an A-lister…

    Lady Colin Campbell has slammed Meghan Markle as ‘cheap, vulgar and irresponsible’ and accused the royal of ‘acting like a celebrity’ by guest-editing the September issue of British Vogue.

     

    YOU ARE SO CHEAP, VULGAR AND IRRESPONSIBLE: Lady Colin Campbell tears shreds out of Meghan Markle, and says Duchess should behave like a royal, not an A-lister...
    The 69-year-old Jamaican-born socialite, who has published three books about the British Royal Family, told Closer magazine: ‘She was never an A-lister, so she needs to stop acting like one.’

    Lady Colin said: ‘Royalty do not behave like celebrities do. It’s cheap, vulgar and irresponsible.’

    The royal biographer, who claimed to be a confidante of Princess Diana, went on to say that Meghan, 37, was ‘letting down’ those who admire her by behaving in this way.

    It’s not the first time that Lady Colin has criticised the Duchess of Sussex, as earlier this month she suggested Meghan would have clashed with Prince Harry’s mother Princess Diana.

     

    YOU ARE SO CHEAP, VULGAR AND IRRESPONSIBLE: Lady Colin Campbell tears shreds out of Meghan Markle, and says Duchess should behave like a royal, not an A-lister...
    Her comment come after it was announced Meghan would be guest editor of the September issue of Vogue magazine.

    The project saw the Duchess of Sussex select 15 women to be featured on the cover, choosing not to star herself, whom she hails ‘forces for change.’

    It comes at the end of a difficult period for Meghan, who has faced widespread backlash over her privacy demands.

    And earlier this month, Lady Colin suggested that Meghan wouldn’t have gotten along well with Harry’s mother Princess Diana.

     

    YOU ARE SO CHEAP, VULGAR AND IRRESPONSIBLE: Lady Colin Campbell tears shreds out of Meghan Markle, and says Duchess should behave like a royal, not an A-lister...

    She told new magazine: ‘I think Meghan and Diana are sufficiently similar personalities for there to have been the potential for conflict.

    They have very similar personalities, which would make me believe trouble may well have brewed down the line.’

    Lady Colin, who is set to appear on the new series of Celebs Go Dating alongside Lauren Goodger and Megan Barton-Hanson, claimed the Duchess of Sussex ‘wanted to become a princess’ and ‘sought it out’.

    And earlier this year Lady Colin, who still has close royal connections, claimed Meghan has ‘considerably changed’ Harry, who is ‘besotted’ by her.

     

    YOU ARE SO CHEAP, VULGAR AND IRRESPONSIBLE: Lady Colin Campbell tears shreds out of Meghan Markle, and says Duchess should behave like a royal, not an A-lister...

    Speaking in the Channel 5 documentary Kate V Meghan: Princesses At War, Lady Colin revealed that the Duke of Sussex is ‘beguiled’ by his new wife.

    The documentary also claimed that while Harry is happier than ever since settling down with Meghan, things between him and Prince William are more strained.

    While rumours of a feud between Meghan and Kate have swirled, the show claimed that the rift was actually between Harry and William – after the younger brother felt ‘criticised’ for his choice of wife.