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Prince William, it is often said, has come a long way.

The ‘Party Prince’ of yesteryear has today been replaced by a loving father who rarely fails to cut a dignified and often humorous figure in public.

At 41, the Prince of Wales is not only a key force in the monarchy but popular with the public, too.

The outlook has not always been so sunny, though, as author Robert Lacey explains in his best-selling biography, Battle of Brothers. Storms were all too frequent.

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William looks a less than happy as he follows his father in Glasgow

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The brothers are together at Westminster Abbey in March 2020. It is the last official enagement for Harry and Meghan –  and the mood is sombre

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William, head bowed down, stands with Prince Charles outside Clarence House as the celebrate the Queen Mother’s 98th birthday

Perhaps that is to have been expected. King Charles himself has been no stranger to the occasional outburst.

Nonetheless, William’s step-mother Camilla was said to have been taken aback by the ferocity of his tantrums.

‘He has proved no Sweet William when roused,’ writes Lacey.

‘In the years after her 2005 marriage to Prince Charles, Camilla recounted to members of her own family and close friends her surprise at discovering this unexpected side to Prince Charming – “the boy’s got a temper!”

‘Charles’s wife was horrified at the ranting and raving that William unleashed on occasion against her husband in her presence.

‘The rows were shattering, by Camilla’s account in the early days, with William doing the shouting and Charles submitting meekly on the receiving end. As she described it, William held nothing back.’

It was a wrath, suggests Lacey, commensurate with William’s sense of himself as future King.

Today, it is largely hidden, but younger brother Harry has his own views on William’s anger.

Writing in his memoir, Spare, Harry claims that in one 2019 row at Nottingham Cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace, William had ‘grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor.’

A dog bowl was apparently broken in the fracas. (Prince William has never given his version of events.)

According to Lacey, the anger had been apparent from early on, notably when his mother, Diana, had appeared in a 1995 Panorama interview with the now disgraced Martin Bashir.

To the profound embarrassment of William, then studying at Eton College, his mother had appeared on national television discussing the breakdown of her marriage to his father and her affair with James Hewitt.

According to a friend, the ‘healer’ Simone Simmons, Diana soon felt the full force.

‘’’All hell broke loose,” Diana told Simmons. ‘…He started shouting and crying and when she tried to put her arms around him, he shoved her away.

‘Diana was getting a taste of how William’s intensity could lead to his notorious rages. The following day, he apologised to his mother for his temper with a small bunch of flowers.’

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Princess Diana felt the full force of William’s temper after the Panorama interview in 1995

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Robert Lacey says that Prince William used to rant and rave against his father

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‘The rows were shattering,’ by Camilla’s account to friends

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Camilla was said to have been taken aback by the ferocity of William’s tantrums

Writing in the Daily Mail, Lacey concluded:

‘It should be stressed that in recent times — and particularly since the adjustments that the Royal Family had to make in 2019 and 2020 in the wake of their disagreements and the departure of Harry — father and elder son have grown much closer together.

‘Prince Charles and Prince William now clearly appreciate the need to work closely together for the future of the monarchy.’

Despite acrimoniously stepping down as senior working royals in January 2020, full profiles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex separately had remained up alongside of the rest of the Royal Family until this morning.

Tonight those pictures and biographies briefly vanished completely.

Within half an hour they were replaced with a significantly smaller, joint biography at the very bottom of the page – below the Duke of York.

The Sussexes’ entry now reads that they have stepped back as working royals, with just a couple of short paragraphs on each of them.

Prince Andrew’s entry was also updated tonight, setting the seal on his fall from grace.

In what will doubtless be be another humiliating relegation, his vastly-shortened biography now begins with the announcement of his withdrawal from public life over the Epstein scandal and Queen Elizabeth’s decision to strip him of his military affiliations and royal patronages.

Despite growing public anger at the Sussexes’ continued inclusion, Buckingham Palace has always side-stepped questions about why their details remained online despite the couple quitting royal duties four years ago and launching repeated attacks on the royal family in print and television interviews.

It has been suggested that the palace press office was ‘slowly’ updating the website following the death of Queen Elizabeth and would ‘get round to it in time’.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been removed from the Royal Family’s official website – four years after Megixt. Pictured: The couple pictured in May 2023

The Royal Family’s website before the Sussexes’ demotion today compared with the site on Monday afternoon – where neither royal appeared

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The Royal Family’s official website as of Monday evening, showing the couple alongside the Duke of York

Harry’s original profile described him as fifth in line to the throne and the younger son of The King and Diana, Princess of Wales.

His 2,700-word biography included details of the prince’s early life, education and army career and was peppered with glossy pictures.

It also included details of his work setting up the Invictus Games, children with HIV/Aids and sporting initiatives, as well as African conservation and as his joint work on the mental health Heads Together initiative with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

There was also an entire section devoted entitled ‘Supporting the Monarch’, which included his time as a working royal for his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

It stated he represented her at events in the UK and abroad, as well as attending state and ceremonial occasions, including Remembrance events.

Meghan’s separate profile was slightly shorter – around 1,300 words – and included her education and career as an actress, as well as the charitable engagements she undertook during her brief time as a member of the Royal Family.

Interestingly, there was no mention of her parents, including her own family including estranged father Thomas Markle.

In what many will view as a marked downgrading of their status, however, the couple now only share a joint biography showing a picture of them arm in arm on a beach in South Africa, with a combined word count of just 577 words.

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Harry’s original profile described him as fifth in line to the throne and the younger son of The King and Diana, Princess of Wales. Pictured: Prince Harry and Prince William attending the late Queen’s funeral in September 2022

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Meghan’s separate profile was slightly shorter – around 1,300 words – and included her education and career as an actress. Pictured: Harry and Meghan together in March 2019, before Megixt

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Buckingham Palace declined to comment tonight but noted that website design and content is updated from ‘time to time’. Pictured: King Charles and Prince Harry pictured together in 2019

They are the only married members of the Royal Family now not to have their own individual profiles.

Harry’s includes just a few words about his birth and upbringing, as well as his career in the armed forces and work with the Invictus Games.

Meghan’s merely says she was an actress and ran a website, as well as briefly including her patronages as a working royal and her official titles.

Their new entry begins by stating they stepped back at as working royals in January 2020 and concludes with the three official statements released by Buckingham Palace between 2020 and 2021 official confirming their departure.

In a gracious move, however, Buckingham Palace have also included a link to Harry and Meghan’s new Sussex.com website.

The link reads: Information about the current work of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex can be found on their official website: Sussex.com Sources insisted that the changes should not be seen as a snub, but a long overdue update.

Buckingham Palace declined to comment but noted that website design and content is updated from ‘time to time’.

A source said the couple’s separate pages had been combined into one as part of a routine update of content. A ‘technical glitch’ meant it took a while for the system to update to include the new joint profile.

Last month Harry and Meghan launched a new personal website, Sussex.com, which persistently refers to them by their titles, and uses the coat of arms Meghan was given when she married Harry.

A picture of the couple’s dominates the main web page overlaid with the text: ‘The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.’

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The Sussexes’ removal from the Royal Family ‘s website comes just days after Meghan launched her latest business venture – American Riviera Orchard under her official title the Duchess of Sussex .

The Sussexes’ demotion on the Royal Family‘s website comes just days after Meghan launched her latest business venture – American Riviera Orchard under her official title the Duchess of Sussex.

Royal experts claimed the project – which will see Meghan, selling products such as cooking utensils and jams – was just another attempt for the California-based royals to ‘cash in’ on Meghan’s royal status.

Others said it could be a breach of the agreement they struck with the late Queen, which said that publicity materials make no attempts to hide Meghan’s royal links or her brand’s nakedly commercial nature.

Phil Dampier, who wrote a book about Harry and Meghan’s romance in 2018, said: ‘It’s hard to believe that Harry and Meghan would have used their titles for commercial gain so blatantly if Queen Elizabeth was still alive – now that she is no longer with us they sense a weakness and are exploiting it,’

‘The King won’t have the will or energy at the moment to fight this and so will let it go, but it just shows the hypocrisy of the Sussexes who criticise Harry’s family yet cling on to their royal titles for commercial gain.’

The website apparent snub also coincides with the fourth anniversary of their  ‘freedom’ day – the date they moved from Canada to California following Megixt – which they celebrated on Friday.

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The website apparent snub comes as the Sussexes’ celebrated the anniversary of their ‘freedom’ day on Friday, which marked four years since they arrived in the United States

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King Charles has sought a ‘slimmed down monarchy’ which has seen half the number of working royals compared with 2017. Pictured: The King and Queen Camilla on their Coronation Day last May

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The official Coronation portrait of the Royal Family taken in May 2023. It reveals Charles’ slimmed down monarchy

Ever since the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, King Charles has sought a ‘slimmed down monarchy’ which has seen half the number of working royals compared with 2017.

Back then, royal engagements such as trips abroad, investitures and state functions, were covered by 12 senior and around six minor working royals.

By 2024, however, there were only seven working royals – the King and Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – alongside minor royals such as The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

Yet a series of health woes to hit the royal family in January, with the King being diagnosed with an unnamed cancer and Kate undergoing planned abdominal surgery within days of each other, laid bare the reality of a stripped back monarchy.

The monarch has taken a step back from his public facing duties, although continues to meet the Prime Minister for his weekly audiences and still reads through his daily red boxes as he undergoes treatment.

Meanwhile, Kate left the hospital on January 29 – almost two weeks after her surgery – and returned to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. Kensington Palace said she would be stepping back from public duty as she recovers.

The reality of the smaller-functioning royal family was revealed dramatically last month when Prince Andrew and his divorced wife Fergie, the Duchess of York, led the royal reserves into a thanksgiving service for the late King Constantine of Greece.

The Duke of York took a step back from royal life after he settled a sexual assault case filed against him by Virginia Giuffre , a sex slave victim of Andrew’s friend Jeffrey Epstein.

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Prince Andrew and his divorced wife Fergie, the Duchess of York, led the royal reserves into a thanksgiving service for the late King Constantine of Greece last month

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The Princess of Wales is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter. She is pictured with her husband Prince William and her children during her last public appearance on Christmas Day

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Kensington Palace released the picture of the Princess of Wales since surgery

Yet after Prince William was forced to miss the memorial service to his late godfather for unexplained ‘personal reasons’, with Queen Camilla arriving separately, Andrew was seen beaming as he led the other royals into the service at Windsor Castle.

One royal watcher told MailOnline: ‘Prince Andrew and the Yorks are firmly back in the fold’.

The Princess of Wales, who made her last public engagement at Sandringham on Christmas Day, is expected to return to public duty after April 17, when her children start back at Lambrook School, near Ascot, following the Easter Holidays.

Despite Kensington Palace laying out a clear timeline for Kate’s recovery and return to her work as a senior royal, her visible absence from public life has sparked a tsunami of speculation and crazed conspiracy theories about her wellbeing.

In recent weeks, wild rumours – fuelled by social media and the foreign press – have speculated over the reason why Kate has not been seen.

‘Katespiracies’ online have ranged from claims she was recovering from a ‘Brazilian bum lift’ or in a coma, a theory sparked by a journalist on Spanish television.

Some joked she was a contestant on The Masked Singer television show – or may have even been bumped from the Royal Family.

Other trolls and conspiracy theorists have used her absence and the lawlessness of social media to spread deeply sinister claims. Even Kim Kardashian has weighed in posting selfies captioned: ‘On my way to go find Kate.’

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William and Kate were spotted leaving Windsor for Westminster Abbey to attend The Commonwealth Day Service last Monday

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The Princess of Wales has reportedly been spotted out and about for the first time since her abdominal surgery, visiting a local farm shop in Windsor with William. Pictured: Kate in May 2023

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According to The Sun, members of the public saw Kate, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, looking ‘happy, healthy and relaxed’. Pictured: The Windsor Farm Shop where the couple were allegedly spotted on Saturday

The absurd claims only intensified when the Princess took the blame for the family photograph released by Kensington Palace on Mother’s Day, which was ‘killed’ by six of the world’s top picture agencies over concerns that it had been ‘manipulated’.

It came after it was pointed out that part of Princess Charlotte‘s sleeve and the misaligned edge of her skirt were missing, with other speculation including the positioning of Kate’s zip.

In addition to the numerous imperfections in the image, viewers also spotted that Kate appeared to not be wearing her wedding ring, which sparked multiple unfounded theories online about the state of her marriage.

The furor on social media led the Princess to make a personal apology on X, writing ‘Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.’

It is understood that Kate had only intended to ‘bring a bit of joy’ and release a reassuring image to thank the public for their ongoing support, and that she and William are both ‘shaken and devastated’ at the speculation about their marriage.

In a much needed boost to the public, however, Kate was spotted out and about for the first time this weekend as she visited The Windsor Farm Shop, about a mile away from Adelaide Cottage.

The Princess of Wales was reportedly spotted looking ‘happy, healthy and relaxed’ alongside William after having watched their three children – George, ten, Charlotte, eight, and Louis, five – take part in sports.

A fellow shopper told the Sun: ‘After all the rumours that had been going round I was stunned to see them there. Kate was out shopping with William and she looked happy and she looked well.

‘The kids weren’t with them but it’s such a good sign she was healthy enough to pop down to the shops.’

The appearance is an encouraging sign that she is taking her first steps towards a return to official royal engagements.

It looks like Cruz Beckham’s new girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, has the stamp of approval from the person who might matter the most – and that’s Victoria Beckham herself.

Cruz, 19, who is Posh Spice’s youngest son, recently went public with songwriter and producer Apostel, 29.

The two, who were first seen together in June, were spotted putting on a loved-up display in Beverly Hills this weekend, and Cruz even declared that he ‘loved’ his partner in an Instagram Story posted on Friday in honor of her birthday.

And, it looks like mom approves, as Apostel recently posed for a mirror photo on Instagram in a sexy, black lace dress that was seemingly given to her by Victoria.

‘Hot sauce and hotter outfits. thank u for the laciest dream piece @victoriabeckham,’ Apostel wrote in the caption of the Instagram post.

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Cruz Beckham’s new girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 29, recently posed for a mirror photo on Instagram in a sexy, black lace dress that was seemingly given to her by Victoria

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Cruz, 19, who is Posh Spice’s youngest son, recently went public with songwriter and producer Apostel, 29

She also included a few other snaps of herself in the stunning, curve-hugging, cut-out outfit in the post, showing herself laughing and smiling while sitting outdoors.

The dress doesn’t currently seem to be available as a part of Victoria Beckham’s clothing collection, so it appears that Beckham may have picked it out just for Apostel.

During Paris Fashion Week in September, the producer also congratulated her boyfriend’s mom in another sweet post on Instagram.

‘The most beautiful show and the most beautiful dress. Congratulations @victoriabeckham,’ Apostel wrote in the caption, showing off a few slides of herself wearing a silky, white dress.

She sat front-row at Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show, alongside boyfriend Cruz, and his siblings Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.

Of course, Beckham’s husband, David, was also seated front and center to see her gorgeous new collection.

Apostel’s post came just a few days short of the weekend, before she joined his mom and dad, as well as his sister, Harper, 13, for a day in Miami.

On Saturday, the group supported football-club owner David as they watched Inter Miami play the New England Revolution at the Chase Stadium.

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Apostel sat front-row at Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show, alongside boyfriend Cruz, and his siblings Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper

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During Paris Fashion Week in September, the producer also congratulated her boyfriend’s mom in another sweet post on Instagram

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Cruz even declared that he ‘loved’ his partner in an Instagram story posted on Friday in honor of her birthday

The couple appeared smitten with each other, as Apostel was snapped lovingly placing her hand behind Cruz’s head.

They also held hands as they sat together in a luxury suite at the game.

Cruz wore a casual gray t-shirt and gold chain around his neck, while Apostel stunned in a strapless black top and black pants.

Her hair was in a chic, slicked-back bun complete with light makeup.

Beckham’s seemingly positive stamp of approval comes after rumors that she had been feuding with her eldest son Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz.

Peltz addressed the feud during a 2022 interview with The Times.

She had previously confirmed that the rumors had begun after she didn’t wear Victoria’s wedding dress design when she tied the knot with the 48-year-old’s eldest son Brooklyn, doubled down on the claims.

But during the interview, she denied that the frosty tensions were a ‘feud’ and explained that the Victoria ‘s atelier simply hadn’t had time to make the dress, as she insisted: ‘No family is perfect.’

Now, however, it seems like things are pretty harmonious between the two of them, as Peltz gushed about how close she was to both of Brooklyn’s parents earlier this year.

‘I’m so close to mine and Brooklyn’s family and I think there’s no better feeling than knowing you have a strong support system,’ she told Byrdie. 

‘It’s such a blessing, and I never take it for granted. I go to Florida any chance I get, and we stay at my parents’ house,’ she continued.

Peltz also added that she was ‘inspired’ by both Victoria and David Beckham’s 24-year marriage, as well as her parents, who have been married for 40 years.

‘He’s [David Beckham] so amazing with Victoria, and Brooklyn is so amazing to me,’ she says. ‘I’m so thankful they raised such an incredible guy I got to marry.’

A Hollywood star dating a glamorous younger partner is a cliché as old as Tinseltown, but recently the age gaps seem to be getting even bigger.

Celebrity couples such as Sean Penn, 64, and 30-year-old actress Valeria Nicov, and Dennis Quaid who is almost four decades older than his wife Laura are becoming the norm – and it works both ways with women also plumping for younger partners.

Director Sam Taylor Johnson married her husband Aaron in June 2012, and has insisted that they barely notice the 23-year age gap anymore, while 19-year-old Cruz Beckham recently went public with model Jackie Apostel, 30.

While Al Pacino‘s ex Noor Alfallah, 30, has denied she’s dating Bill Maher, 68, the HBO‘s Real Time host has admitted that his dating is not age-appropriate, and said his response to anyone who doesn’t like it would be: ‘F*** you’.

And perhaps he is on to something, according to UK relationship expert Kate Mansfield told Femail that an age discrepancy may be the secret ingredient to a successful romance, thanks to an added sense of adventure and improved security.

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19-year-old Cruz Beckham’s relationship with Jackie Apostel, 30, may raise eyebrows, but a relationship expert has revealed that age-gap romances can pose unique benefits

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Film director Sam and actor Aaron Taylor Johnson wed in June 2012, despite having a 23-year age gap

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According to People, Bill Maher, 68, has reportedly enjoyed multiple dates with Al Pacino ‘s ex Noor Alfallah , 30 (seen together in California in March)

‘Age-gap relationships often get a bad reputation, full of suspicion about manipulation and the older person taking advantage of the younger one, but they can have some unique advantages,’ Kate said.

Relationship expert reveals the potential unique benefits of age-gap relationships…

1. Enhances stability and maturity levels

2. Fosters learning and growth

3. Reduces toxicity

4. Promotes shared values

5. Adds a sense of excitement and adveture

‘Often, older partners bring a level of emotional maturity and stability that can foster a healthier relationship. They may have more life experience, which can help navigate challenges more effectively,’ Kate said.

She added: ‘An older partner may have developed skills in communication, conflict resolution, and financial management that contribute to a more stable foundation for the relationship.’

Kate went on to explain that age-gap relationships can also hold the ideal conditions for learning and growth. She said: ‘An age gap often means different generational perspectives.

‘This can lead to enriching conversations and opportunities for personal growth as you learn from each other’s experiences.’

‘The older partner can act as a mentor, sharing insights gained from their life experiences, which can help you grow personally and professionally.’

The expert added that age gap relationships may also reduce toxicity, saying: ‘Older individuals are often more settled in their lives and know what they want. This clarity can lead to healthier relationship dynamics, reducing potential drama or toxicity.’

She added that relationship type may also have a bigger focus on commitment, adding: ‘Age-gap relationships can sometimes prioritize commitment more than casual dating, fostering a deeper bond and mutual respect.

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Pictured: Husband and wife Dennis Quaid, 70, and Laura Savoie, 31, attend the red carpet of the Filming Italy 2023

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64-year-old director Sean Penn is dating 30-year old actress Valeria Nicov (seen together in Paris in October)

Age-gap relationship may additionally promote shared values. She said: ‘Couples with an age gap may find they have aligned values, particularly if the older partner is in a phase of life where they seek stability and companionship rather than casual dating.’

‘The life experience of the older partner can create a nurturing environment where both partners feel supported in their aspirations.’

Kate concluded: ‘While every relationship has its challenges, age-gap relationships can offer unique benefits that contribute to a strong, supportive, and enriching partnership.

‘It’s important for both partners to communicate openly about their expectations and experiences to ensure a healthy dynamic.

‘Despite benefits there are often hidden psychological factors involved in an attraction of this kind and it’s worth making sure that this is not the case through therapy or coaching.’

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George, 63, and Amal, 46, have proved age is just a number with their 17-year age gap marriage (seen at the New York Public Library in New York, September)

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Brad Pitt, 60, recently revealed his relationship with 31-year-old Ines de Ramon (seen together in New York in September)

Brad Pitt, 60, and girlfriend Ines De Ramon, 34, holding hands

Research has even suggested that couples with decades between them are more romantically satisfied, with scientists from Australia’s Deakin University suggesting these couples have greater trust and lower jealousy between them.

Last month’s Venice Film Festival Venice Film Festival’s red carpet could have been mistaken for an advertisement extolling the benefits of age gap love.

Brad Pitt made his red carpet debut with Ines de Ramon, 31, a jewellery manager he has been dating for around two years.

Ines, who is Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley’s ex-wife, is his first serious relationship since his divorce from Angelina Jolie.

And Brad’s long-time pal and co-star George, 63, and his wife Amal, 46, made the event a Hollywood age-gap double date, as Amal turned heads in a glamorous yellow dress.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston’s ex-husband Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon proved an age gap could be the key to a successful Hollywood romance as they sparked engagement rumours while taking to the red carpet.

Nicole was spotted wearing a dazzling diamond ring on her left hand and the pair matched in white as they promoted Justin’s new film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

The pair are a fairly recent couple but have now been dating over a year after being first spotted together in February 2023.

Another recent couple, Emma Corrin, 28, and Rami Malek, 43, who have been dating for around a year, put on a very loved up display at the festival.

The Crown star, who identifies as non-binary, dazzled in a lime-green co-ord as they joined their partner for a very sweet public display of affection.

Emma and Rami have a comparatively small age gap of 15 years between them, and looked to be on cloud nine as they gazed into each others eyes and packed on the PDA in the sunshine – as the Bohemian Rhapsody star slung an arm around their shoulders.

One of the largest age gaps of the festival was between Richard Gere, 75, and his wife Alejandra Silva, 41, who put on a sweet display.

The pair have 34 years between them but it was clearly no barrier to their thriving relationship as Gere was seen bowing down to his wife and marvelling at her beauty, before scooping her up for a kiss.

They proved the spark is very much still alive after their 2018 marriage, following which they have welcomed two children.

Cruz Beckham and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel looked closer than ever as the couple joined his mother Victoria on a boating trip in Miami on Wednesday.

The youngest son of Victoria and David Beckham, 19, has whisked the songwriter, 29, to Florida to spend time with his famous family.

On Saturday, the pair put on a smitten display as they watched Inter Miami play the New England Revolution at the Chase Stadium, in support of his football club owner dad, alongside his sister Harper and Victoria.

And Wednesday saw Cruz and Jackie reunite with his fashion designer mum to go boating together with a group of friends.

Cruz cut an eye-catching figure in a bright orange hoodie, while hiding his face under a black baseball cap.

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Cruz Beckham showed his relationship with girlfriend Jackie Apostel was still going strong as the couple joined his mother Victoria on a boating trip in Miami on Wednesday

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The youngest son of Victoria and David Beckham , 19, has whisked the songwriter, 29, to Florida to spend time with his famous family

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On Saturday, the pair put on a smitten display as they watched Inter Miami play the New England Revolution at the Chase Stadium, in support of his football club owner dad, alongside his sister Harper and Victoria (pictured)

While Jackie put on a leggy display in a pair of white shorts and a zip up jacket, while coordinating with her boyfriend in a matching hat.

Victoria showed off her famously slender frame in a black tank top and leggings, with her hair pulled up in a messy updo.

Jackie and Victoria appear to be getting on well, with the Brazilian showing a remarkable resemblance to the Spice Girl on numerous occasions.

Sporting similar looks, hairstyles, and dresses it seems Victoria could be one of Jackie’s style icons.

Cruz is believed to have been dating Jackie since June, and she joined him last month to support Victoria at her Paris Fashion Week show.

She was spotted numerous times with the Beckhams during Fashion Week and even wore one of Victoria’s chic dresses to her runway show.

Following the catwalk presentation, she took to Instagram to gush: ‘the most beautiful show and the most beautiful dress. Congratulations @victoriabeckham’.

Cruz recently revealed how smitten he is with Jackie, as he confessed his love for her on Friday, as she celebrated her 29th birthday.

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And Wednesday saw Cruz and Jackie reunite with his fashion designer mum to go boating together with a group of friends

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Cruz cut an eye-catching figure in a bright orange hoodie, while hiding his face under a black baseball cap

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While Jackie put on a leggy display in a pair of white shorts and a zip up jacket, while coordinating with her boyfriend in a matching hat

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Victoria showed off her famously slender frame in a black tank top and leggings, with her hair pulled up in a messy updo

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Jackie and Victoria appear to be getting on well, with the Brazilian showing a remarkable resemblance to the Spice Girl on numerous occasions

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Sporting similar looks, hairstyles, and dresses it seems Victoria could be one of Jackie’s style icons

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Cruz is believed to have been dating Jackie since June, and she joined him last month to support Victoria at her Paris Fashion Week show

Cruz Beckham gets cozy with girlfriend Jackie Apostel in California

Sharing a picture of Jackie waiting to blow out her candles to his Instagram Story, he dropped the ‘L bomb’, as he penned: Happy Birthday xx I love you’.

The confession comes just days after the pair packed on the PDA during a shopping trip in Beverly Hills last week.

Despite a ten-year age gap, Cruz showed that their romance was stronger than ever as they passionately kissed in the street.

According to HELLO!, the brunette beauty is almost a decade older than Cruz, who turns 20 in February.

They wrote: ‘[Jackie] was formerly a member of Brazilian girl band Schutz, [and] is nine years her boyfriend’s senior.

‘In an Instagram post introducing the members of Schutz shared to Instagram in 2022, Jackie is introduced as being 26 years old, making her 28 now. The star will turn 29 on 18 October’.

And it seems love is in the air for the Beckham brood after Cruz’s brother Romeo finally confirmed that he was dating photographer Gray Sorrenti, with a loved-up outing in NYC.

Gray is also from a famous family and daughter of fellow fashion photographer  Mario Sorrenti, 52, who’s best known for shooting Kate Moss‘ iconic Calvin Klein Obsession ads back in the 90s.

Romeo has been linked to several women in recent weeks after emerging back on the dating scene, and was first spotted with Gray amid Paris Fashion Week last month.

Just days earlier, Romeo was pictured sneaking out of a boozy Fashion Week party in London with Amelia Gray Hamlin – the daughter of US TV star Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin – the daughter of US TV star Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin.

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Cruz recently revealed how smitten he is with Jackie, as he confessed his love for her on Friday, as she celebrated her 29th birthday

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Sharing a picture of Jackie waiting to blow out her candles to his Instagram Story, he dropped the ‘L bomb’, as he penned: Happy Birthday xx I love you’

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The confession comes just days after the pair packed on the PDA during a shopping trip in Beverly Hills last week

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Despite a ten-year age gap, Cruz showed that their romance was stronger than ever as they passionately kissed in the street

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According to HELLO!, the brunette beauty is almost a decade older than Cruz, who turns 20 in February

Victoria Beckham cut a stylish figure as she was spotted filming a mystery project in New York City‘s swanky Meatpacking District on Thursday.

The former Spice Girl, 50, looked incredible in a chic grey suit as she was followed down the street by a camera crew, which could be for the upcoming Netflix documentary on her fashion brand. 

Victoria’s ensemble boasted a blazer that was cinched at her tiny waist which she teamed with a pair of oversized trousers.

She shielded her eyes behind a pair of huge shades and sported minimal make-up with a classic red lip.

The fashion designer toted her essentials in a maroon leather bag, which she matched to her shoes, and accesorised with gold jewellery.

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Victoria Beckham, 50,  cut a stylish figure as she was spotted filming a mystery project in New York City ‘s swanky Meatpacking District on Thursday

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The former Spice Girl  looked incredible in a chic grey suit as she was followed down the street by a camera crew

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The filming could be part of the upcoming Netflix documentary on her fashion brand

In August it was revealed that Victoria was preparing to film a tell-all documentary about her fashion brand after landing a huge deal with Netflix.

The film will share an insight into her working life after the success of husband David’s, 49, BAFTA and Emmy-nominated docuseries BECKHAM with the streamer.

The beloved mother will delve deep into her fashion brand in the documentary and follow her journey as she prepares for Paris Fashion Week next year.

Her new documentary will offer a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at her journey from becoming a Spice Girl to a creative director of her successful fashion and beauty brand.

The couple married in 1999 and share four children together – Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 13.

Victoria launched her fashion brand in 2008 and lately launched a collection with the high-street fashion brand Mango.

After the success of her clothing brand, Victoria released her own beauty and skincare line in 2019.

At this year’s PFW, Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour sat front row alongside close friend Kim Kardashian supporting in the sidelines.

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Victoria’s ensemble boasted a blazer that was cinched at her tiny waist which she teamed with a pair of oversized trousers

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She shielded her eyes behind a pair of huge shades and sported minimal make-up with a classic red lip

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The fashion designer toted her essentials in a maroon leather bag, which she matched to her shoes, and accessorised with gold jewellery

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In August it was revealed that Victoria was preparing to film a tell-all documentary about her fashion brand after landing a huge deal with Netflix

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Victoria reached new heights in May when Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor (pictured in the gown) was the first to wear a bespoke made Victoria Beckham gown to the Met Gala

Victoria reached new heights in May when Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor was the first to wear a bespoke made Victoria Beckham gown to the Met Gala.

Emmy-nominated Nicola Howson, who worked on David’s series, will act as executive producer on the Victoria edition alongside Bafta-nominated producer Julia Nottingham.

David’s Beckham documentaries – which released in October 2023 – has received five Emmy nominations and as well as a BAFTA nom earlier this year.

The series gave an unprecedented look at David’s career journey and a glimpse at the start of their romance and marriage.

The four-part series was nominated for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series at the 2024 Emmy ceremony, going up alongside Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV, STAX: Soulsville U.S.A. Telemarketers and The Jinx – Part Two.

It was also nominated for Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Picture Editing and Outstanding Music Composition.

His documentary amassed a record breaking 3.8million viewers during its premiere week.

According to the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB), the first episode saw 3,813,100 fans tune in.

The second instalment was also a success reaching 2,868,800 viewers by the week ending October 8.

Harper Beckham stuns at Victoria’s fragrance launch party

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David’s Beckham documentaries – which released in October 2023 – has received five Emmy nominations and as well as a BAFTA nom earlier this year

Cruz Beckham has revealed he is in love with his new older girlfriend Jackie Apostel as she shared sweet snaps from her 29th birthday celebrations.

The youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, 19, appears to be smitten with his new flame as he dropped the ‘L bomb’ on his Instagram Story on Friday.

Sharing a picture of Jackie waiting to blow out her candles as the couple gathered with friends he wrote: ‘Happy Birthday xx I love you’.

The confession comes just days after the pair put on a loved up display while enjoying a shopping trip in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.

Despite a ten-year age gap, Cruz  showed that his romance with the Brazilian singer Jackie Apostel is stronger than ever as they passsionately kissed during their outing.

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Cruz Beckham, 19, has revealed he is in love with his new older girlfriend Jackie Apostel as she celebrated her 29th birthday on Friday

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 Sharing a picture of Jackie waiting to blow out her candles as the couple gathered with friends he wrote: ‘Happy Birthday xx I love you’

Cruz Beckham and girlfriend Jackie Apostel snapped at Paris show

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Jackie, who bears a striking resemblance to Cruz’s famous mother, opted for a stylish black midi dress with a midi skirt and a chain belt.

Foregoing a pair of heels, she opted for a pair of simple ballet flats during the outing, where she indulged in a few treats from the iconic beauty shop Sephora.

Meanwhile Cruz cut a casual figure in a relaxed white graphic T-shirt, teamed with black cargo trousers and slip-on suede shoes.

Cruz is believed to have been dating Jackie since June, and appeared loved up as they supported his mother Victoria at her Paris Fashion Week show last month. 

And it seems love is in the air for the Beckham brood after Cruz’s brother Romeo finally confirmed that he was dating photographer Gray Sorrenti, with a loved-up outing in NYC.

Gray is also from a famous family and daughter of fellow fashion photographer  Mario Sorrenti, 52, who’s best known for shooting Kate Moss‘ iconic Calvin Klein Obsession ads back in the 90s.

Romeo has been linked to several women in recent weeks after emerging back on the dating scene, and was first spotted with Gray amid Paris Fashion Week last month.

Just days earlier, Romeo was pictured sneaking out of a boozy Fashion Week party in London with Amelia Gray Hamlin – the daughter of US TV star Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin.

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The confession comes just days after the pair put on a loved up display and engaged in a passionate kiss while enjoying a shopping trip in Beverly Hills on Tuesday

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According to HELLO! Jackie is almost a decade older than Cruz, who turns 20 in February, and turned 29 in this month

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Jackie, who bears a striking resemblance to Cruz’s famous mother, opted for a stylish black midi dress with a midi skirt and a chain belt

Cruz Beckham gets cozy with girlfriend Jackie Apostel in California

According to HELLO! Jackie is almost a decade older than Cruz, who turns 20 in February, and turned 29 this month.

Writing ‘[Jackie] was formerly a member of Brazilian girl band Schutz, [and] is nine years her boyfriend’s senior.

‘In an Instagram post introducing the members of Schutz shared to Instagram in 2022, Jackie is introduced as being 26 years old, making her 28 now. The star will turn 29 on 18 October’.

Jackie has been spotted numerous times with the Beckhams during Fashion Week and even wore one of Victoria’s chic dresses to her runway show.

Following the catwalk presentation she took to Instagram writing: ‘the most beautiful show and the most beautiful dress. Congratulations @victoriabeckham’.

It remains to be seen whether Prince Harry will fly back to the UK to be with the Princess of Wales after she announced her shock cancer diagnosis.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, described Kate as the ‘big sister I never had’ when she became engaged to William 11 years ago, but their relationship has fractured following the bitter aftermath of Megxit.

Harry returned almost immediately to London last month when his father King Charles phoned him to inform his son about his own cancer diagnosis, before the pair had a brief meeting at Clarence House.

Kate, 41, last met Harry in September 2022, when they joined their spouses on a surprise walkabout at Windsor following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Supporters of the Royal Family will hope Kate’s health problems could prompt a reconciliation between the warring couples – but this seems a distant dream.

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The Princess of Wales and Prince Harry at the Anzac Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London on April 25, 2019

‘I have cancer’: Emotional Kate delivers a brave message of hope

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Kate and Harry last met during commemorations in London following the Queen’s death in September 2022. They are seen on a surprise joint walkabout in Windsor

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Kate started dating William in 2003, after meeting him at the University of St Andrews. Soon after, she met Harry and the two grew close (pictured, in 2012)

Kate announced tonight that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing ‘preventative’ chemotherapy.

She revealed the news in a deeply emotional public statement today, which paid tribute to William and her children, George, Charlotte and Louis.

She asked for ‘time, space and privacy’ while she completes her treatment.

It comes at a difficult time for the Royal Family, with Charles still undergoing cancer treatment and Sarah, the Duchess of York, being diagnosed with skin cancer in January.

Harry’s decision about whether to fly to the UK from Montecito to be with Kate is likely to be heavily influenced by the kind of welcome he expects to receive.

In his memoir Spare, Harry described hearing about William and Kate’s engagement in November 2010 and saying how he would take her under his wing, ‘or she’ll be taking me under her wing probably’.

The personal bond between the pair appeared to grow after the marriage.

A 2016 report by Daily Mail detailed how when Harry was in the Army, he visited William and Kate in Anglesey, in their five-bedroom rented farmhouse on Sir George and Lady Meyrick’s estate.

There, the trio enjoyed local pubs, high teas and hearty suppers after long walks on Anglesey beaches away from the public eye.

A ‘strong, sisterly bond was cemented with the at-times lonely Harry’, a source said.

Harry met Meghan in 2016, with the two immediately growing close.

In Spare, Harry recounted telling Kate and William how it had been his ‘dream for a long time’ to become ‘a foursome.’

However he claimed William told him ‘it may not happen’ and that he would ‘have to settle’.

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Years before Kate and William got married, she spent time growing close to Prince Harry (pictured attending a concert for Diana in 2007)

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Prince Harry said he was ‘delighted’ about the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton following the announcement in November 2010 – and said the marriage meant he was ‘gaining a sister he had never had’

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The pair laugh together while attending Trooping the Colour in 2014

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Kate, Harry and William take part in welly wangling with children and representatives from charities and Aardman Animations

Harry proposed to Meghan in 2017, saying, ‘I knew she was the one from the very first day’, during a photocall in the Kensington Palace gardens.

Kate and William said they were delighted, with an official statement reading: ‘We are very excited for Harry and Meghan.

‘It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.’

Meghan quickly joined the former trio at royal engagements, taking part in her first official appearance with the trio in February 2018.

William, Kate, Harry and Meghan’s joint venture was intended to harness the star power of the four high-profile royals.

They were dubbed the Fab Four after taking to the stage together at the first – and so far only – Royal Foundation forum in London.

At the time, Harry said ‘working as a family does have its challenges’, but insisted ‘we’re stuck together for the rest of our lives’.

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The royal trio launching Heads Together, a mental health initiative

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The threesome raise their wands on the set used to depict Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter Films in 2013

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The trio took part in a relay race, during a training event to promote the charity Heads Together, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, on February 5, 2017

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Kate and William at the Heads Together event on February 5, 2017

However, shortly after the wedding, reports began to circulate that there had been a disagreement between Kate and Meghan over bridesmaids dresses, which had ended with Meghan crying.

Amongst growing rumours of a feud between the two couples, they announced plans to split households and that Meghan and Harry would move out of London to Windsor.

In January 2020, the Duke and Duchess announced they intended to step back from their roles as working royals.

Sources said at the time that Kate ‘missed’ her close bond with Prince Harry and worried she’d ‘never be close to him again.’

According to an insider, the Princess had been left crying over the distance between herself and her brother-in-law.

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Meghan joined the family for Christmas in Sandringham in 2017, but rumours of tension between the brothers was already growing

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In February 2018, the trio officially relaunched as a foursome for their first annual Royal Foundation Forum – however it became the only time the event occurred

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Prince William acted as best man at Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding – but there were rumours of tensions in the months before the big day

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By November 2018, it was reported Prince Harry ‘felt William wasn’t rolling out the red carpet for Meghan and told him so’

‘She wishes she could speak to Harry,’ the source told Us Weekly. ‘She misses him and fears she’ll never be close to him again.’

Kate last met Harry after the Queen’s death in September 2022, when they joined their spouses on a walkabout in Windsor.

However throughout the rest of the walkabout, which is believed to have lasted some 30 minutes, Prince William and Kate, and Meghan and Harry, appeared to stick to their two couples – perhaps instructed to by their aides – and barely interacted during the sombre occasion.

All evidence suggests the relationship between Kate and Harry remains extremely strained to this day. Only time will tell whether Kate’s health problems may go some way to healing it.

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That Christmas, the foursome put rumours of a rift to one side when they stepped out at Sandringham together

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In January 2020, the Duke and Duchess announced they intended to step back from their roles as working royals. They made their final appearance in March 2020, at a frosty Commonwealth Service

The Prince and Princess of Wales have put the ‘Harry problem’ to the back of their minds in the wake of Kate’s cancer battle and are understood to have no plans for a reconciliation during the Duke of Sussex‘s expected visit to the UK in May.

Harry and Meghan are believed to have made contact with William and Kate ‘privately’ on Friday night following the princess’s video revealing she is receiving ‘preventative’ chemotherapy.

It is not clear if the contact was a phone, video call or some messages of support – while the possibility of whether Harry will fly back to the UK is unknown.

It was also claimed in the United States that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex only learned about Kate’s condition at the same time the world heard the news.

A royal expert claimed Kate chose not to tell Harry and Meghan about her cancer because they ‘can’t be trusted’, The Sun reported.

Harry is hoping to attend a service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London to mark the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games.

The solo visit – likely without Meghan and their two young children Archie and Lilibet – could be an opportunity to build bridges with his estranged brother William.

Sources close to William and Kate have suggested that, with both Kate and King Charles’s cancer diagnosis, the ‘Harry problem’ is the last thing on their minds, according to The Telegraph.

‘I have cancer’: Emotional Kate delivers a brave message of hope

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The Princess of Wales told the world she was diagnosed with cancer in a video released on Friday

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are believed to have made contact with the Prince and Princess of Wales ‘privately’ on Friday night

A royal source told the newspaper this weekend that William ‘has always done all he can to protect his family’ – meaning he is focused on ensuring Kate’s privacy and protecting their children.

Sources told the New York Post that the couple had ‘no idea’ about Kate’s illness.

The contact between the two brothers was disclosed by ITV Royal Editor Chris Ship.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, had previously described Kate as the ‘big sister I never had’ when she became engaged to William 11 years ago.

However, his relationship with the Prince and Princess of Wales has fractured following the bitter aftermath of Megxit.

Kate last met Harry after the Queen’s death in September 2022, when they joined their spouses on a walkabout in Windsor.

Last week, the rift between William and Harry was more than evident as the brothers made dueling appearances at a memorial event for their mother Princess Diana, with William leaving the ceremony before Harry joined via video link.

The Princess of Wales announced her diagnosis in a video message on Friday, explaining that the cancer was discovered after her abdominal surgery.

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Once dubbed the ‘Fab Four’, the two couples have not been seen together publicly since the Queen’s funeral (Pictured on September 10, 2022)

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The Princess of Wales with her three children in a photograph released on Mother’s Day

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She said: ‘The surgery was successful, however, tests after the operation found that cancer had been present.

‘As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.

‘But most importantly it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I will be okay.’

Hours after the news, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a short statement wishing the Princess of Wales and her family ‘health and healing’.

The couple said they hoped Kate and her family would be ‘able to do so privately and in peace’.

Victoria Beckham proudly declared her 13-year-old mini-me daughter Harper is ‘following in Mummy’s footsteps’ as she took to Instagram on Friday.

The fashion designer, 50, is in New York to launch her latest perfume Reverie, which costs $319 a bottle.

Harper and husband David, 49, have also jetted to the city and the family headed to the sensory immersion exhibit to write down their dreams and put them on a wall.

To play on the product’s name Reverie – meaning to daydream – Harper wrote on two pieces of card she hoped she would ‘create an amazing brand when I’m older’.

The teenager also wished for ‘everyone to happy in life’.

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Victoria Beckham proudly declared her 13-year-old mini-me daughter Harper is ‘following in Mummy’s footsteps’ as she took to Instagram on Friday

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To play on the Victoria’s latest product name Reverie – meaning to daydream – Harper wrote on two pieces of card she hoped she would ‘create an amazing brand when I’m older’

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Delighted, Harper dreams of achieving her very own brand, Victoria wrote: ‘Harper Seven following in mummy’s footsteps and putting her hopes and dreams out there’.

Delighted at Harper dreams of achieving her very own brand, Victoria wrote: ‘Harper Seven following in mummy’s footsteps and putting her hopes and dreams out there’.

Victoria cut a casual figure in a flared jeans and a grey jumper, with Harper rocking a similar look with a grey hoodie and light wash jeans.

Following high-profile collaborations with other brands, Posh launched an eponymous label in 2008 and in 2019 launched Victoria Beckham beauty.

Last year, Victoria’s passion project made a profit for the first time in 15 years.

She told Vogue: ‘It’s such an exciting time. This year, we made a profit. This takes time, especially for an independent brand, she said of her brand.

‘Now that I have laid down the groundwork for the house, the real work can begin.’

Earlier on Friday, Victoria was seen heading out in New York with a film crew.

In August it was revealed Victoria was preparing to film a tell-all documentary about her fashion brand after landing a huge deal with Netflix.

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The teenager also wished for ‘everyone to happy in life’

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Harper isn’t the only Beckham child with dreams of launch their own brand. Just last week, their eldest son Brooklyn, 25, announced his latest cooking venture Cloud23 – a hot sauce

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Meanwhile, Romeo took to the Paris Fashion Week catwalk earlier this month for the Balenciaga show as he cemented his foray into fashion

The film will share an insight into her working life after the success of husband David’s BAFTA and Emmy-nominated docuseries BECKHAM with the streamer.

The beloved mother will delve deep into her fashion brand in the documentary and follow her journey as she prepares for Paris Fashion Week next year.

Her new documentary will offer a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at her journey from becoming a Spice Girl to a creative director of her successful fashion and beauty brand.

And Harper isn’t the only Beckham child with dreams of launching their own brand.

Just last week, their eldest son Brooklyn, 25, announced his latest cooking venture Cloud23 – a hot sauce.

Priced at a steep £15 a bottle, the oldest of the Beckham children has created two flavours, Hot Habanero and Sweet Jalapeno, as well as a range of clothing merchandise.

He was joined at the launch event by his wife Nicola Peltz, 29, who sweetly held his hand as they made their way around the store, before enjoying a ride in a shopping trolley to promote the product.

Brooklyn’s famous family could barely contain their pride, with dad David, 49, planting a kiss on his son’s cheek, alongside mother Victoria, 50, and younger brother Romeo, 22.

Meanwhile, Romeo took to the Paris Fashion Week catwalk earlier this month for the Balenciaga show as he cemented his foray into fashion.

It was revealed earlier this month that Romeo had reportedly left his Premier League football club, despite being offered a new contract by Brentford FC in June, to pursue a fashion career.

Fully committing to fashion, Romeo recently signed with top Paris fashion agency Safe Management.