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Presenter Kirstie Allsopp faced the wrath of Loose Women panelist Janet Street-Porter after she made a claim that detached houses should be banned as they’re not ‘practical’

Location, Location, Location star Kirstie Allsopp is perhaps used to clashing with co-host Phil Spencer over their choice of home for a prospective buyer.

But this time she has come up against Loose Women panelist Janet Street-Porter after claiming that detached houses should be “banned.” Kirstie had made the original claim during an interview when she boldly said that Britain’s house system was not “fit for purpose” as mortgage payments were going “through the roof. And when asked her advice for those thinking of buying a house in the UK, the 52 year old presenter said at the time: “I would stop the building of detached houses. They’re not environmentally practical.”

Janet Street-Porter hit back at Kirstie Allsopp’s claims that detached houses should be banned ( 
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She went on to tell Daily Mail Weekend magazine: “They don’t make the best use of the sites. They have smaller gardens, there’s less community. That gap between the houses is a waste of space.” And it was as though Phil knew her comments would cause outrage as he responded saying: “You have to be brave,” to which Kirstie replied: “You have to tell the truth.”

One person who was at the forefront of those fuming was Janet Street-Porter, who is known for voicing her opinion. She took to X, formerly known as Twitter and hit back at Kirstie’s comments, sparking a feud. She wrote: “Kirstie Allsopp says detached houses should be banned because they are not ‘environmentally practical’ and lead to loss of community feeling…Posh people always seem to know what’s best for the rest of us, don’t they?”

And Janet’s blunt response sparked a flurry of comments on social media. Screenwriter Jonathan Harvey also took to the social media platform and penned: “Like she’s never lived in one.” Another person said: “So I take it she lived in a semi-detached then? I think not.”

Kirstie Allsopp faced the wrath of Janet Street-Porter after detached house claim ( 
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“What a privileged life having no experience of bad neighbours and the stress caused by being unable to escape their noise day in day out and constant disrupted sleep,” wrote a third. Noticing a rise in discontent, Kirstie felt forced to address her views on detached homes on social media, in the hope of avoiding confusion.

She wrote: “It’s not the fact that they are detached it’s the quality of them. Better to build semis or terraced houses with bigger gardens, better heat and sound insulation and, vitally, more space inside then pretend those tiny little gaps means they are ‘detached’ and somehow better.” (sic)

In another tweet, she added: “If anyone wants to know my views on the appalling quality of some of today’s so called ‘detached’ new build housing find my original tweets on the matter.” Kirstie then said that she does in fact live in a huge detached house in Devon but also lives in a block of flats in London.

She explained: “Every working day I get to help people, and see this country and learn about real lives and real issues. I care deeply about the quality of what we build & where we expect people to live. Anyone who can’t see that just doesn’t want to, but that’s their problem not mine. Thank you to all the folk that do.”

Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street, has opened up about her recent weight loss and the ‘judgements’ made about bigger people

Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver has opened up about her weight loss, revealing it’s not due to dieting.

The 60-year-old actress, who first underwent a transformation in 2019 after losing three stone, said on Loose Women that she’s been ill this year which has affected her weight. Sue also shared that scammers have tried to use her transformation to sell fake diet pills online.

She expressed her frustration at the stigma attached to being a larger person, saying: “At the minute, I am a lot thinner but I’ve been ill this year, and for some reason, my metabolism just seems to have changed and because I’m not drinking. I have been the other way and I might go back the other way!

“What I hate about it is the shame that is attached to being a bigger person, the judgements that are made about another person, quite like you say, often from other women.” Sue added: “I always find it really hard to take, I can take advice, we’re not stupid… we know we’re big… we know we have a problem, we know we have an addiction, don’t treat us like we are idiots!”

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She expressed her frustration at the stigma attached to being a larger person ( 
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She continued: “Other women are shocking at it, it’s just so innocent, but examples for me that things that always happen to me. When I’ve lost weight, I can go into a room and someone goes: ‘Oh my God, you look amazing! You’ve lost so much weight!’ and all I will hear is that: ‘You looked like an absolute dog when you were big!’

“It’s how we talk about it and how we talk around it, makes a big difference!”

The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star, who slimmed down from size 16 to 12, previously told Prima Magazine: “I lost some weight in the jungle, but I’m not obsessing over diets: life is hard enough! There’s always going to be outside pressure and unfair expectations placed on women, but I refuse to get pulled into it.”

“That’s why I’ll never promote anything weight-related, and it’s why I’d always compliment somebody on their smile or outfit, rather than their weight.”

She once revealed she started to become more health conscious after collapsing on set and being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes back in 2011. Following the incident, Sue embarked on a health journey and transformed her diet – going from a size 16 to a 12 in 2019.The soap star is said to favour a Mediterranean diet, which is high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish and unsaturated fats such as olive oil and usually includes a low intake of meat and dairy foods

Loose Women stars Coleen Nolan, Janet Street-Porter and Linda Robson couldn’t hold it in as Ruth Langsford introduced a rather smutty segment to the ITV show

There was anarchy in the Loose Women studio when Ruth Langsford suddenly lost control of the suggestive vibrating gadget she was waving around.

The panel were left screaming when suddenly the mystery appliance spun off and crashed against the desk, leaving co stars Coleen Nolan, Janet Street-Porter and Linda Robson in stitches. Ruth was teasing them demanding they guess what the item was for before flicking the on switch.

Typically, there were a number of racy hints dropped by the trio as they stopped short of saying exactly what was on their minds. Twirling it in the air, the former This Morning host introduced the Guess Ruth’s Gadget segment and there were plenty of smutty suggestions put forward before all was revealed.

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Ruth said: “This gadget and I have become inseparable over Christmas. I have found it very satisfying.” Linda cheekily chimed it: “Would you say it’s a lady’s friend?” before Janet said: “It looks a little gynaecological to me.” Ruth then confirmed the contraption goes at different speeds as it started to move faster and faster.

She was asked what her favourite speed was by Coleen before test driving it – and that’s when things got chaotic as the host lost control of the gadget. The women screamed and later returned to guessing exactly what it was as they read out some social media guesses. Ruth did a demo and this time it was problem free, whipping out a bowl of sauce and revealing the item is in fact a liquid stirrer. But there were some complaints from Coleen, who said there was splats all over the desk.

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On Sunday, Ruth took to her Instagram to give her followers an update after her Christmas break. Gearing up for her return to work, Ruth admitted she’d been “trying to get back to where she was before Christmas”. Ruth posted her update as she made her dinner and prepared her lunch for Loose Women the next day.

The 63-year-old appeared without makeup and kept her hair back in a loose bun. She wished her fans a happy new year and revealed she had been busy in the kitchen all day. Ruth said: “Hello all. Back in the kitchen, Sunday, a bit of a cook up today. No makeup, hair scraped up.

“I’m using up lots of leftovers. I had lots of peppers, I had a bit of chicken. So, I’ve made a chicken tray bake thing.” She added: “I’ve been prepping all of my food because I’m back to Loose Women tomorrow. Done my breakfast, done my green juice, done my lunch. So, I’m not doing any kind of ‘new year, new me’ thing. I’m just trying to get back to where I was before Christmas, which is not living on Quality Street and gin!”

Lisa Riley has lost an incredible 12 stone after overhauling her diet and exercise regime, and the Emmerdale star has shared the secrets behind her weight loss transformation

Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley has wowed fans with her incredible weight loss journey, shedding a whopping 12 stone.

The actress, best known for playing Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap, shared the diet and exercise plan that helped her lose the weight with her fans last year.

Lisa kick-started her weight loss journey during her time on Strictly Come Dancing in 2012, which boosted her metabolism. Speaking on Loose Women in 2016, she revealed: “I saw a difference dancing seven hours a day and then I just ate soup as I didn’t want all that food jiggling around while I danced,”

The star admitted it’s hard to recognise herself now, saying: “It’s hard for me to see my reflection now. I used to have a shelf from here to here and where’s that gone? It is insane. I looked so different before. I was happy before but now I am happy and proud. I needed to do it though. Who knows though. People can yo-yo diet.”

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The dedicated vegetarian also revealed she eats smaller portions and avoids eating after 6.30pm. She said: “I don’t believe in fad diets, even though I have tried them before. I have no food after 6.30pm. I only eat a carb if I need one and absolutely no bread or booze. The star has cut out bread and alcohol, and opts for a ‘fun’ Zumba class over the gym, as she finds the popular workout area rather “

Lisa has also swapped bread and booze for Zumba and healthy choices. Lisa, who cut out alcohol back in 2015 as a show of solidarity to her expecting friends, understood the caloric impact of drinking.

Chatting with The Mirror at that time, Lisa mentioned: “I realised there were lots of empty calories in booze so that is why I gave it up. If you add up through the week what I’d consume in alcohol calories it was mad.” Lisa joked about giving up alcohol for nine months along with her pregnant pals, but laughs that she hasn’t had a drink in nearly a year now.

Having shed an impressive 11 stone, Lisa opted for excess skin removal surgery in 2017, chatting to Mirror.co.uk three years on, stating: “People forget how gigantic I was. With the skin removal I lost twelve stone, one pound. The surgeon chopped off one stone, four pounds. Since then my weight has more or less stayed the same.”

In Lisa Riley’s Baggy Body Club, her 2017 TV documentary, Lisa shared her worries regarding her appearance after the major weight loss. She confessed: “When I made the decision to lose weight, I never for one second imagined that I would end up looking like that.”

The celebrity shared: “It never occurred to me that the loose skin would be so bad. I thought why on earth have I lost all this weight? I looked worse than I did when I was obese. And it was the pain as well. The skin was flapping about and dragging.”

After overcoming her initial fears, the 47 year old decided to undergo four surgeries to fix her loose skin. She had a fleur de lis tummy tuck, got rid of ‘bingo wings’, had a boob lift, and removed excess skin from her thighs.Now fully recovered, Lisa is thrilled with her new look and told the Mirror she’s not shy about wearing “sexy little sets” of underwear anymore. She also said: “I had never been able to wear sexy underwear, before it was all just functional, mumsy bras and big knickers. Now I can wear little sexy sets. On the train from Manchester to London, the old me would have had a coffee, baguette, red wine, crisps, and a cake. Now I plan my meals and order a sparkling water, people can’t believe it.”

Jane began foot reading in 1999 and started teaching the techniques in 2003. In 2010 she was awarded honorary membership of the Association of Reflexologists for her outstanding services to reflexology

I had my feet read and it made me reflect on my life.

It occurred to me about halfway into my trip to Ormskirk that I might, in fact, have to show my feet to a stranger. Before anybody gets any ideas, I was making the journey to meet TV’s celebrity foot reader Jane Sheehan.

If you’re a fan of Loose Women, you may remember when Jane read the feet of the presenters, including Stacey Solomon and Kaye Adams. But that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of Jane’s career.

Jane has also featured on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two. Her book, Let’s Read Our Feet, is a number one best seller on Amazon.

Jane began foot reading in 1999 and started teaching the techniques in 2003. In 2010 she was awarded honorary membership of the Association of Reflexologists for her outstanding services to reflexology.

Jane Sheehan is a celebrity foot reader who has featured on the likes of Loose Women and It Takes Two ( 
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As the UK’s leading foot reader, or, as Jane put it, with a chuckle, “one of the top five in the world, I just don’t know what out of five,” she has been teaching her skills to reflexologists and other therapists for more than 20 years.

For those of you that don’t know, foot reading is a skill adopted by holistic therapists which they say helps them work with clients at a new level of understanding. Foot reading is said to reveal personality strengths and weaknesses, and highlights hidden potential and undervalued talents.

Upon arriving at the foot clinic, I was eager to know more about how feet are read. Luckily, Jane was really friendly and happy to explain more. She made it clear that language is key in foot reading – so you communicate properly with the person whose feet you’re reading.

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She said: “If I look at your feet and say you’re rebellious, you may think one thing, but somebody else may think of something entirely different.” Each part of your foot says something different – for instance, the size of your right big toe might tell about your people skills. Even shoe choice can hint at whether you’re shy or outgoing.

At first, I thought I’d just show Jane photos of my feet. But after Jane explained foot reading details, plus a good old chin wag and being offered a cuppa, I decided to get the full experience. It wasn’t surprising when Jane noticed that I’m sensitive and insecure, as well as finding handling many tasks simultaneously quite hard.

You might remember me mentioning before, I got diagnosed with ADHD in 2023. Many insights Jane came up with linked back to this, I mused, and she could see from my expression she was spot on.

Getting your feet looked at by someone might seem a bit odd, but Jane made me feel so comfortable. She told me that I am a person who loves deeply, but worries too much.

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Having my feet read was an amazing experience. After Jane finished studying my feet, she also did a little bit of tarot card reading for me. A beautiful card with a fairy told me to “be honest with myself.”

I really felt differently after having my foot reading. Jane was very nice and professional, and some of the things she said really struck a chord with me. It surprised me how much a foot reading could make me think about my life. I highly recommend giving it a go.

If you want to try this mind-blowing foot reading for yourself, you can join Jane’s workshop in Liverpool from February 3 to February 4. You can buy tickets on www.footreading.com.

Actress Diane Parish once played a very different EastEnders character before taking on the role as Denise Fox in the soap, as she admitted she found it ‘excruciating’

The actress has played her legendary character since 2006 and has become a fan favourite. She has been involved in huge storylines over the years from a string of failed romances to faking her own death. Denise is currently dealing with the fallout of the Christmas Day murder as she buried Keanu Taylor’s body under the cafe alongside the rest of The Six.

However, it turns out Denise is not the first character Diane has played on the BBC soap. Back in 1998, the actress played singer Lola Christie, who was introduced as Mick McFarlane’s girlfriend. Diane has since revealed the character just wasn’t for her and found it “excruciating”.

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Speaking on the TV programme Secrets of The Square, Diane said: “It was the most excruciating role. I don’t sing, I’m not a singer and it was horrible! Oh, it was awful. I remember Patsy Palmer came up to me at one point and she goes: ‘Oh don’t worry, it sounds really good, don’t worry about it’. I thought: ‘It don’t, Patsy!’”

Diane, who only played Lola for a year, added: “She goes: ‘No, it’s really good, it is!’ She’d just be so positive. The role wasn’t for me.” She went on to take roles in Holby City and DC Eva Sharpe in ITV drama The Bill. Dianne appeared on the show from 2002 to 2004 and starred alongside her future EastEnders husband Scott Maslen as DS Phil Hunter.

The actress scooped up the Royal Television Society’s Best Actress award in 2001, for her critically acclaimed role in TV series The Babyfather. Yet in 2006 she received a call from EastEnders bosses about playing Denise. Away from TV screens, Denise is a proud mother to two children; daughters Kaya and Kenya.

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When asked if she would ever consider having more children in the future, she told The Mirror: “No way! I’ve shut up shop. I’m done. I’m no spring chicken, you know. I feel very fortunate for having my lovely little girls. We’re a very happy family.” She shares her two children with her ex-husband Sebastian Parish, an IT specialist. Denise is generally quiet about her private life but revealed during an appearance on Loose Women in 2018 that she had split from Sebastian.

The actress explained that her marriage had been crumbling the last time she had featured on the ITV talk show, and she set the record straight when she returned as a guest on the show. She told the panellists: “The last time I was here, I sort of got a bit ambushed with [questions about marriage] and, for the sake of my children, I didn’t want to go into the break up with me and their father, and I’m usually quite a private person.

“I just wanted to protect my daughters by not discussing that, and I’ve been single quite a long time, I’ve been having fun, but I have now met the man of my dreams.” Denise met then-boyfriend Gerry Zucarello in 2017 and announced their engagement a year later.

Coleen Nolan says her previous Loose Women exit was down to ‘certain people behind the scenes that weren’t being nice’ as she addressed panel bad blood claims

Coleen Nolan compared the Loose Women studio to Match of the Day but says life would be dull if there wasn’t disagreements.

The ITV daytime show has forever been dogged by rumours of feuds and fallings out but one of the mainstays insists there is no bad blood at all and they’re all just committed to making great TV. Coleen says just because the woman don’t all go for evenings on the town together, it doesn’t mean they don’t get on.

She says the team all “get on” and agrees with her co-star Kaye Adams, who said last year that she gets fed up that Loose Women regulars after often asked whether there are rows between them, and said it is a always barrel of laughs behind the scenes. Coleen says people must not mistake intense debate for annoyance.

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“We have to have little disagreements because otherwise it would be a boring show,” she told OK! Magazine. “If there’s a topic we all agree on, it’s boring, so we don’t do it. When there’s a little bit of something between Janet and me, or anyone else, every time we go to break we say ‘that’ll be on the front covers this week!’.”

Coleen insisted there is no problem at all between the panel, and said she didn’t enjoy seeing women pitted against other women. “I sometimes get upset because I don’t the like them saying, ‘You can’t believe what you see on the television’, or get us to hate each other,” she said. “It never happens with shows featuring men.

“You don’t see a story about Match of the Day saying ‘Gary Lineker’s at war with this person or that person’ do you? Hand on heart, we all get on. But I live in Cheshire so it’s not like I just pop out for a drink with them. So no, we’re not always out on the town together, but God help everyone when we are because when we do go out, it’s wild!”

She opened up about her short-lifted departure – and says it was people off camera that caused her to make the decision, and not any of her co-stars. In 2011, Coleen announced that she was departing the show so she could concentrate on other TV programmes but it wasn’t long before she was back.

She continued: “I went through a period where I left for a while because I’d fallen out of love with it a bit and I needed to take a break. “It was because certain people behind the scenes weren’t being nice and I wasn’t enjoying it. Then those people went onto other things and great people came in, and I’ve loved it ever since.”

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have been together for eight years and had a lot of ups and downs during their relationship.

Here is a timeline of the couples life together and all of their milestones.

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Millions watched as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot in Windsor in 2018Credit: PA:Press Association

July 2016 – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met on a blind date in July 2016.

The BBC reports that after just two dates, the “already-smitten royal” decided to whisk the American actress off to Botswana – a country which has placed a central role in their fairytale romance.

The pair enjoyed five nights camping under the African stars, and Prince Harry later told the broadcaster he believed the “stars were aligned” when he met her.

During an interview with the BBC, prior to their wedding, they declined to name of a mutual friend who introduced them.

But, Meghan said she “didn’t know much” about Prince Harry before they started dating.

Prior to their wedding, Piers Morgan told his followers that after he took Meghan to his local pub in 2016, the TV star went off for her first date with Prince Harry.

The Good Morning Britain presenter wasn’t invited to the couple’s nuptials, however.

Summer 2016 – Meghan Markle joins Prince Harry in Botswana

After their second date Prince Harry invited Meghan to join him on his trip to Botswana.

Prince Harry said in his engagement interview: “We camped out with each other under the stars.

“She came and joined me for five days out there, which was absolutely fantastic.

“So then we were really by ourselves, which was crucial to me to make sure that we had a chance to know each other.”

October 30, 2016 – Harry and Meghan’s relationship goes public

The couple had their first outing at a Halloween party.

It was reported that actress Meghan, who played Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, was secretly dating Prince Harry.

A close pal of the royal confirmed they had been dating for several months, in an interview with People.

November 8, 2016 – Prince Harry confirms his relationship with Megan Markle

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It was confirmed in November 2016 that Harry and Meghan were dating, when Kensington Palace released a statementCredit: Getty Images – FilmMagic
Kensington Palace confirmed the relationship with a statement.

Prince Harry was worried for her safety and hoped to protect her from paparazzi and negative attention.

December 14, 2016 – The couple gets photographed together for the first time

The Sun published exclusive first pictures of Harry and Meghan as they were spotted hand-in-hand, while out on a date in London.

At the time, pals said actress Meghan had “virtually moved in” to Harry’s cottage at Kensington Palace with the couple having been “inseparable” for weeks.

May 6, 2017 – Prince Harry and Meghan attend their first public event as a couple

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Meghan Markle made her first public appearance at Prince Harry’s polo match in May 2017
Meghan made her first public appearance as royal girlfriend when she proudly watched Prince Harry playing polo in Berkshire.

Harry played in support of his Sentebale charity.

May 20, 2017 – Meghan joins Harry as date to Pippa Middleton’s wedding

Prince Harry went to the wedding ceremony alone, however Meghan joined him at the private evening reception.

He travelled to London to pick her up after the ceremony.

August 4, 2017 – Meghan and Prince Harry enjoy a vacation in Africa

For her birthday Prince Harry took Meghan away for a three-week trip to Africa.

The trip included some time in Botswana, where the couple stayed after their second date.

September 5, 2017 – Meghan gives her first interview about her relationship with the prince

Meghan was on the cover of Vanity Fair for their October 2017 issue and talked about her relationship with Prince Harry.

She said: “I can tell you that at the end of the day I think it’s really simple.

“We’re two people who are really happy and in love.

“We were very quietly dating for about six months before it became news, and I was working during that whole time, and the only thing that changed was people’s perception.

“Nothing about me changed.

“I’m still the same person that I am, and I’ve never defined myself by my relationship,”

September 25, 2017 – The pair was seen at the Invictus Games

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Toronto in 2017
The couple was pictured together in Toronto as they attended the Invictus Games, Prince Harry’s sporting competition for wounded service personnel.

Meghan joined Harry as well on September 27 and September 30.

She was joined by her friend Markus Anderson.

During the games closing ceremony on September 30, 2017, the pair were spotted in an embrace and at one point the pair shared a kiss.

It came as they sat in the stadium beside Meghan’s mum Doria.

October 19, 2017 – Prince Harry and Meghan have tea with the Queen

It was reported that Harry had taken Meghan to Buckingham Palace for a meal with his grandmother – Her Majesty the Queen.

The meeting was about an hour long and they were escorted to the palace in station wagons with blacked-out windows.

On November 27, 2017 – The pair announce their engagement

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Prince Harry and his fiancée Meghan Markle after their engagement annoucement
It was announced that the couple were engaged to be married in spring 2018.

Clarence House said in a statement: “His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle became engaged in London earlier this month.

“Prince Harry has informed Her Majesty The Queen and other close members of his family.

“Prince Harry has also sought and received the blessing of Ms. Markle’s parents.

“The couple will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.”

After a photocall at Kensington Palace, they gave their first joint interview to the BBC.

December 15, 2017 – Kensington Palace confirmed wedding date

Kensington Palace confirmed the ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

In a statement, Kensington Palace said: “Her Majesty The Queen has granted permission for the wedding to take place at the Chapel.

“The Royal Family will pay for the wedding.”

December 24-25, 2017 – Meghan spends first Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham

Meghan Markle joined the royal family for their Christmas celebrations at Sandringham.

They broke tradition since normally only married partners were allowed to their family Christmas celebrations.

Princess Kate was not invited for Christmas in Sandringham in 2010, despite being engaged to Prince William.

March 7, 2018 – Meghan Markle is baptized into the Church of England

In a secret ceremony Meghan Markle was baptized into the Church of England by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Royal Chapel at St. James’s Palace in London.

Prince Harry, his father King Charles – then Prince Charles – and Queen Consort Camila were present to support her.

March 22, 2018 – Meghan and Harry sent out their Royal Wedding invitations

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Invitations for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in May 2018
Meghan and Harry sent out their Royal Wedding invitations.

The invitations read: “His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales K.G., K.T. requests the pleasure of the company of …… at the Marriage of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales with Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday 19th May 2018 at 12 Noon followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.”

May 16, 2018 – The couple wed privately at home

Three days before their official royal wedding, the couple had a private ceremony at their home.

Meghan said in an interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021:”Three days before our wedding, we got married — no one knows that — but we called the Archbishop and said, ‘This thing, this spectacle is for the world, but we want our union between us.

“So the vows that we have framed in our room are just the two of us in our backyard with the Archbishop of Canterbury.”

May 19, 2018 – Prince Harry and Meghan marry in a royal wedding

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex kisses his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex after their ceremony
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor in front of their family, friends and the world.

They officially became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

King Charles escorted Meghan down the aisle.

The newlyweds received rapturous applause as they emerged from Windsor’s St George’s Chapel following a ground-breaking multi-cultural ceremony complete with a gospel choir and an American bishop.

After the wedding ceremony, the married couple had a wedding lunch with 600 guests.

In the evening there was a private evening wedding reception at Frogmore House.

Guests such as Idris Elba, George Clooney and Serena Willams attended the event.

May 22, 2018 – The pair has their first royal appearance as married couple

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The newlyweds at a garden party at Buckingham Palace
Three days after their wedding, the newly weds attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace in honour of King Charles 70th birthday.

Kensington Palace spokesman Jason Knauf confirmed: “The couple will be going on honeymoon, but not straightaway.

“They will have their first engagement as a married couple in the week after the wedding.”

October 15 2018 – Prince Harry and Meghan announce they’re expecting their first child

Harry and Meghan announce they are expecting their first child in Spring 2019.

Kensington Palace statement said: “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019.

“Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public.”

November 7, 2018 – The couple split from their joint court with William and Kate

In November 2018, it was reported that Prince Harry and Meghan would split from their “joint court” with Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Kensington Palace office.

According to The Sunday Times, “the pressures of monarchy, marriage and their diverging royal roles are presenting new challenges for dukes of Cambridge and Sussex”.

April 2019 – Prince Harry and Meghan moved to Frogmore cottage

After separating households from Prince William and Kate, the pair moved into Frogmore cottage in Windsor.

Their office moved from Kensington Palace to Buckingham Palace.

May 6, 2019 – The pair welcomes their first baby

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Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was introduced to the world in 2019Credit: AP:Associated Press
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born at 5.27am on May 6, 2019.

Meghan and Harry’s baby boy weighed 7lbs 3oz.

Shortly after the arrival of the baby, Harry gave a candid interview, revealing his excitement to be a dad.

He said: “We have a very healthy boy. Mother and baby are doing incredibly well.

“It has been the most amazing experience I could have ever possibly imagined.

“How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension.

“I’m absolutely thrilled and so grateful for all the love and support out there.

“It has been amazing.”

May 19, 2019 – Unseen wedding photos are shared for their first wedding anniversary

Meghan and Harry celebrated their first wedding anniversary by thanking everyone for “all of the love and support”, while releasing a photo montage on Instagram.

The montage was set to “This Little Light of Mine,” which was performed during their wedding ceremony recessional.

July 6, 2019 – Baby Archie was christened in secret ceremony

On July 6, 2019, Archie was christened in a secret ceremony at Queen Elizabeth’s private chapel at Windsor Castle.

The ceremony was attended by close family members and friends.

October 20, 2019 – The pair announces that they will take family time off

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced a six week holiday from royal duties to focus on their family.

A few days before the announcement Meghan sued the Associated Newspapers for publishing parts of a letter she wrote to her father.

November 13, 2019 – The Duke and Duchess confirm their Christmas plans

Prince Harry and Meghan announced that they will spend Christmas with Meghan’s mother.

The palace shared a statement saying: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are looking forward to extended family time towards the end of this month.

“Having spent the last two Christmases at Sandringham, Their Royal Highnesses will spend the holiday this year, as a new family, with the Duchess’ mother Doria Ragland.

“This decision is in line with precedent set previously by other members of the Royal Family, and has the support of Her Majesty The Queen.”

January 8, 2020 – Prince Harry and Meghan announce they are stepping down as senior royals

Prince Harry and Meghan announced they were stepping down as senior royals.

In a statement shared on Instagram they wrote: “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.

“We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.

“It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.”

March 2020 – The pair attend their final royal work engagements

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Prince Harry and Meghan at their final engagements as working senior royals
On March 5, 2020, they attended the Endeavor Fund Awards in London and on March 9, 2020 the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.

Their final day as senior royals was March 31, 2020.

It was confirmed they were setting up a permanent home in the US.

April 6, 2020 – Prince Harry and Meghan announce launch of Archewell

A week after stepping down as senior royals, the pair announced the name of their new charitable foundation Archewell.

Archewell is “an impact-driven nonprofit created by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex,” and its “core purpose is to uplift and unite communities — local and global, online and offline — one act of compassion at a time.”

May 6, 2020 – Archie turns one year old

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Meghan celebrating Archie’s first birthday
Archie’s first birthday was a quiet celebration at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

They had Zoom calls with friends and family to celebrate.

September 2, 2020 – Prince Harry and Meghan announce Netflix deal

Meghan and Harry announced that they would be producing projects for Netflix.

A statement shared by them said:”Our lives, both independent of each other, and as a couple have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage, resilience and the need for connection.

“Through our work with diverse communities and their environments, to shining a light on people and causes around the world, our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope.”

“As new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us, as is powerful storytelling through a truthful and relatable lens.

“We are pleased to work with Ted and the team at Netflix whose unprecedented reach will help us share impactful content that unlocks action.”

February 14, 2021 –Prince Harry and Meghan announce they’re expecting their second child

The couple announced on Valentine’s Day that they were expecting their second child.

The wonderful news comes just months after Meghan revealed her “unbearable grief” after suffering a miscarriage in July, 2020.

March 8, 2021 – Release of their interview with Oprah Winfrey

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Prince Harry and Meghan during their interview with Oprah Winfrey
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey the pair revealed Meghan’s struggle with her mental health while being part of the royal family.

The couple made a series of shocking allegations such as that an unnamed member of the Royal Family had made a racist comment about the colour of son Archie’s skin.

The duke and duchess told TV host Oprah Winfrey during their bombshell interview that they are expecting a baby girl. 

When asked when their baby girl is due, Meghan confirmed “summertime”, which means she could arrive after Archie’s second birthday in May.

June 4, 2021 – Prince Harry and Meghan welcome their second child Lilibet

On June 4, 2o21, the pair welcomed their baby girl Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor.

A statement about her birth said: “Lili was born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m. in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, Calif.

“She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz.

“Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home.

“Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet.

“Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.”

April 16-17, 2022 – The pair attended the Invictus Games

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Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in 2022
Prince Harry and Meghan attended the Invictus Games at the Hague, the Netherlands.

The pair shared a rare public kiss at the opening ceremonies on April 16, 2022.

June 2022 – Prince Harry and Meghan return to the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attending the Platinum Jubilee celebrations
On June 2, 2022, they made a joint appearance at the Trooping of the Colour ceremony.

However since they aren’t senior royals anymore, they did not attend the rest of the senior royals on the balcony.

They also missed the celebrations on Sunday June 4, 2022 due to their daughter’s first birthday celebrations at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.

September 2022 – The couple attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

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Harry and Meghan attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Prince Harry and Meghan were in London when Queen Elizabeth died at her Balmoral home on September 8, 2022.

Harry jetted to Scotland and arrived at Balmoral after the news of her death became public.

On September 2022, Harry and Meghan greeted well-wishers at Windsor Castle together with Prince William and Kate.

December 8, 2022 – Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show drops

The first three episodes of the pairs Netflix documentary series  called Harry and Meghan aired on Netflix.

In the series they shared insides in their romance, family and life as royals.

January 2023 – Prince Harry releases his memoir Spare

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Prince Harry released his memoir Spare
In January 2023 Prince Harry released his memoir called Spare.

The book is about Prince Harry’s life, “chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty.”

March 1, 2023 – The couple were evicted from their UK home

Prince Harry and Meghan no longer have a royal residence in England.

It was revealed that Harry and Meghan were evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles.

Their eviction came following the release of Prince Harry’s memoir Spare.

The couple handed back their keys on June 28, 2023.

March 3, 2023 – Lilibet was christened in ceremony

The Archbishop of Los Angeles, Rev John Taylor, christened Lilibet during an ceremony at Prince Harry and Meghan’s home in Montecito.

It was reported that 30 guests were present including Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland and Lilibet’s godfather Tyler Perry.

April 24, 2023 – The pair was seen at a Los Angeles Lakers game

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Prince Harry and Meghan attend a basketball game
During a  Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies playoff game, the kiss cam landed on Prince Harry and Meghan.

The couple didn’t kiss but they did smile at one another.

May 16, 2023 – Prince Harry and Meghan are involved in a car chase in New York

Paparazzi followed the pair after they left the Ms Foundation Women of Vision Awards.

A photographer who witnessed the incident said the couple’s security team pulled dangerous manoeuvres and blocked streets trying to evade paparazzi.

September 2023 – Meghan joins Harry again for the Invictus Games

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Prince Harry and Meghan attend the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf in 2023
The pair travelled to Germany to attend the games.

Prince Harry founded the games for injured, sick and wounded service personnel and veterans.

January 23, 2024: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the Bob Marley: One Love premiere

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The couple made a surprise appearance on the red carpet in Jamaica
Prince Harry and Meghan made a surprise appearance in Jamaica for the Bob Marley: One Love movie premiere.

Meghan wore a spaghetti strap top and skirt, while Prince Harry wore a blue suit.

February 16, 2024 – Couple travels to Canada for Invictus Games

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Invictus Games in Vancouver in 2024
Meghan and Harry travelled to  Whistler, Canada, for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025’s One Year to Go celebrations.

During a visit at the Whistler Sliding Center, Meghan was filming Harry as he went down the skeleton track.

May 10, 2024 – Meghan and Prince Harry travel to Nigeria

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In May 2024 the couple enjoyed a trip in Nigeria
The pair travelled to Nigeria together after Meghan found out that she was 43 percent Nigerian.

Meghan told People:“These trips are about us being able to go out and go and focus on the things that mean so much to us.

“And being able to be on the ground, to us, is what it’s all about.”

During their visit, the pair visited the Lightway Academy school, where Meghan gave a speech about the importance of mental health.

May 19, 2024 – The pair celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary

The pair was seen on a double date with friends Brian and Tracy Robbins a night before their anniversary.

A ROYAL expert who watched Prince Harry grow up says she knows why he won’t ever to return to royal life.

Harry has lived in California with his wife Meghan since they dramatically quit their jobs as working royals in 2020.

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The young Prince Harry with his mum Princess DianaCredit: Getty

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Harry now lives with his family in CaliforniaCredit: Reuters

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Harry was a ‘charming, jovial adolescent’, says royal expert Jennie BondCredit: Getty

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Bond spoke about Harry on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive showCredit: The Sun
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said Harry would be a “great asset” for the palace.

But she said California-based Harry now has the “domestic bliss” he lacked as a child.

Appearing on today’s episode of The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Bond said: “I can’t see Harry returning, really.

“And yes – I do miss him. Harry was the most popular royal a couple of years ago, wasn’t he?

“The freedom he craved, the wife he loves and the children he adores.

“The model of domestic bliss that he didn’t have in his own adolescence.

“I wish him all the best.”

It comes after Harry said he was unable to return with Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to the UK “because it is too dangerous”.

Harry lost his legal fight against the removal of his taxpayer-funded UK security in February.

The Sussexes were stripped of their round-the-clock protection when they stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

They now live in a mansion in Montecito with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

Megxit timeline

November 2016 – Harry formally reveals he is in a relationship with Suits actress Meghan Markle.
September 2017 – Meghan tells Vanity Fair the couple are in love and happy together.
September 2017 – The couple make their first public appearance together holding hands at the Invictus Games in Toronto.
November 2017 – Prince Charles issues a statement revealing Harry and Meghan are engaged.
May 2018 – Harry and Meghan tie the knot, becoming Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
October 2018 – The couple announce they are expecting their first child while on their first overseas tour in Australia.
March 2019 – Harry and Meghan set up their own household, splitting their joint operation with Prince William and Kate.
May 2019 – Meghan gives birth to a baby boy named Archie.
October 2019 – Harry reveals his rift with his brother William in a bombshell documentary.
January 2020 –  The couple stun the Queen by announcing plans to quit senior roles and settle in North America. After ten days of talks at Sandringham,  it’s agreed the couple will no longer be working royals and will give up their “Royal Highness” titles.
March 2020 – Harry and Meghan carry out their last official engagement and move to California.
September 2020 – Netflix announces a huge deal with the couple.
February 2021 – Buckingham Palace announces the couple’s split as working members of the monarchy is permanent and they will lose their royal patronages.
March 2021 – The palace says it is “very concerned” about allegations of bullying made by former staff of Harry and Meghan, launching a probe.
March 2021 – Meghan tells Oprah Winfrey Archie wasn’t made a prince after “concerns and conversations” about “how dark” his skin would be when he was born. She claims Kate “hurt her feelings” and made her cry before her wedding. Harry says Charles has stopped taking his calls and he has been “cut off” financially.
January 2023 – Harry publishes his tell-all memoir Spare, launching scathing attacks on William, Kate and Camilla. He says he and William once got into a physical fight over Meghan.
April 2023 – Harry has a “heart-to-heart” talk with his dad before agreeing to come to the Coronation in London.
September 2023 – Harry rejects an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen’s death at Balmoral with his father.
February 2024 – Prince Harry flies to the UK to be with his father as royal experts claim their four-year rift could be put aside. They meet for half an hour before Harry flies home. He does not meet William.

MEGHAN Markle made a “ridiculous” blunder hours before Trooping the Colour, a royal expert said.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, sparked controversy after a “very, very odd” American Riviera Orchard move – PR’s would have warned her against it.

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Meghan Markle made a ‘ridiculous’ blunder right before Trooping the ColourCredit: Reuters

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Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said the move made ‘no sense’Credit: The Sun

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Harry’s polo pal Nacho Figueras received one of two raspberry jamsCredit: Instagram/nachofigueras
Just hours before the major royal event, Trooping the Colour, Meg decided to launch two new American Riviera Orchard products.

Harry’s polo pal Nacho Figueras shared a snap on Instagram of his luxury raspberry jam and some dog biscuits sent by the former Suits actress.

You can’t make sense of what the Sussexes have done. They should just have been quiet

Richard Fitzwilliams

Meanwhile, hubbie Harry failed to acknowledge King Charles’ official birthday on Saturday – and seemingly ignored Father’s Day.

By stark contrast, Prince William posted a heartwarming snap of himself as a tot with Charles in a show of support amid his ongoing and courageous health battles.

Speaking to The Sun exclusively about Meghan’s ill-timed brand roll out, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said: “Megan and Harry know perfectly well every single thing they do is monitored by the press.

“The idea that they would do something on the day of Trooping the Colour. I mean, it’s pretty silly.

Duty & family mean everything to Kate

By ARTHUR EDWARDS, Sun Royal Photographer

THE Royals were one big happy family on the Buckingham Palace balcony as the Princess of Wales made an emotional one-off appearance.

This was a brave return to public life for Catherine, who has valiantly battled cancer for the last three months.

She did not have to be at Trooping the Colour and no one would have blamed her for staying away.

But she still chose to attend.

It is a measure of just how much her duty and family mean to her.

I have not seen the Princess of Wales in person since her last public engagement on Christmas Day, more than six months ago.

Yesterday she looked very well and, crucially, very healthy too.

While the photo released on Friday by Kensington Palace was a solemn snap, yesterday Catherine beamed with joy – her smile will undoubtedly warm the nation’s heart.

Accompanied by William, who has soldiered on alone while supporting his sick wife, and her adorable children, the whole group looked relaxed and united throughout one of the most important days of the year for the Royal Family.

It was also lovely to see Catherine exchanging words with her father-in-law King Charles.

Both of them battled hard to return to their duties and even through a long lens you can tell they have genuine warmth for each other.

The only downside was the classically British weather.

It was cold.

It was wet.

My jacket and my camera were soaked.

Next Thursday will be the longest day of the year but the driving rain made me feel like I was in the middle of January.

Yet the moment the Princess emerged to wave and smile, it made bearing the downpour worthwhile.

There were a lot of smart outfits on show – it was a military parade after all – but the Princess of Wales’ stunning white dress was a cut above everyone else’s.

Almost every camera there was fixed on her and with exceptional taste she picked out a dress that could be seen down The Mall by thousands of well-wishers.

This was a remarkable return by a remarkable woman and I’m sure it would’ve meant the world to have her family by her side.

So it’s no surprise that she didn’t stop smiling throughout.

“I mean, it is a clash of a sort. What was done was just silly. We know in March Meghan launched American Riviera Orchard.

“We know that she sent some 50 jars of strawberry jam to some of her pals and influencers, she had a few endorsements, but this wasn’t really very impressive.