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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

In response to all allegations, Gino told ITV News: “I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago. I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me.

“Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately. I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting.”

Shortly after touching back home in California, the Duchess of Sussex sent a sweet message to her husband Prince Harry, and revealed sweet gifts she took home for Archie and Lilibet

Meghan Markle has sent a touching message to Prince Harry as she flew back home to their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilbet, while the Duke of Sussex remains in Canada for the Invictus Games.

The Duchess of Sussex arrived in Vancouver on Friday afternoon and spent five days with her husband at the multi-sport competition before heading back home. She flew back home on Tuesday and just hours later, shared a sweet message to Harry, 40, as she continued the Invictus Games celebrations at home with their two children.

Taking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Meghan posted a photo of personalised shirts for Archie and Lilbet, along with a selection of Canadian snacks. In a nod to her husband, she wrote, “A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home!”

Following her five-day visit to Canada, Meghan delighted her 1.7 million followers when she shared a video of walking hand in hand with Harry as they were bundled up against the cold during an event in Whistler, Vancouver. Meghan looked chic in cream boots, a long black coat, a knitted beanie and dark sunglasses as she participated in the sporting activities.

Meghan shared a message to Harry after returning home from the Invictus Games ( 
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The couple shared some affectionate moments during their time at the Invictus Games together ( 
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Following the clip of her and Harry strolling from behind, Meghan posted a playful video of herself getting ready to go tubing – sitting on a rubber ring and sliding down a snowy run. The Duchess seemed apprehensive and admitted she was too scared to do it, but after some encouragement from Harry, she let go and zoomed down the slope. Meghan could be heard screaming while Harry chuckled behind the camera, reminding her to keep her feet up.

While Meghan has returned home to Archie and Lilbet, Harry, who founded the Invictus Games in 2014, is expected to stay at the Games until after the closing ceremony on Sunday. The Duchess was by her husband’s side for the initial days of the competition, and they were spotted being very affectionate at various events.

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Meghan sliding down the snow run ( 
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meghan/Instagram)Meghan was seen next to Harry during the opening ceremony in Vancouver, where they shared a passionate kiss in the stands. The couple were also spotted enjoying beers while watching winter sports in Whistler one day. Harry even playfully teased his wife during a speech, inviting her on stage and joking that she was going to sing for them.

During the Games, which celebrates injured servicemen and women, Meghan has been using her newly launched Instagram account to share her experiences, posting several stories of her interacting with competitors’ children and zooming around the stadium during the opening ceremony on a golf buggy.

Prince William visited the London Screen Academy today to learn about film and TV production – and there he took a shine to a rather unusual outfit in the costume department

Prince William took a turn behind the camera as he joined budding movie makers on a film set.

The Prince of Wales took a tour of the London Screen Academy today and helped out with the production of a film about a dystopian future where music is banned. The specialist sixth form college in Islington, North London, is where 900 students learn every aspect of film and television production.

As he arrived, William laughed and shouted to some cheering students waiting outside: “Shouldn’t you be in class?” Touring the academy, William, who is president of BAFTA, took part in the filming of “Melomania”, set in a dystopian future where music is banned. Visiting the costume department, the prince, 42, saw outfits created for the film.

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He was shown a costume which he was told included “steam punk aspects” and featured a long chain draped over the head which then attaches to a belt worn over a tartan top. When Charlie Kennard, principal of the trust, asked the prince if it was something he might wear, William smiled and jokingly replied: “You know, I might do… Saturday night out? Why not.” William was shown a hair and make-up room where students learn prosthetics and special effects.

Talking about films that used prosthetics, William said that he had seen The Darkest Hour, the film about prime minister Winston Churchill. William added that he had also seen the prosthetics used in The Last of Us, a gory TV series with zombie-like creatures. He said: “I watched a bit of it but then I realised that it was quite full on.”

Hannah Wing, the academy’s hair and make-up teacher, demonstrated how to create a fake scar by trying one on the prince’s hand, saying she had checked in advance of the royal visit that he didn’t have any allergies. “Do you want to have a go at putting some of this on yourself?” she asked the prince. “It just needs to dry and then you stretch your skin and create a scar.” William said: “It’s quite a punchy smell.”

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The prince saw a student applying metal spikes in a line above another student’s eyebrows. William asked: “Is this your imagination? Is this your design?” He added of the spikes: “Do they stay on all day? That’s quite long, isn’t it.” William then went up to a roof space to see where students were filming and took a turn behind the camera.

When asked to review the prince’s filming skills, Kendra Nwogu, an 18-year-old year two student, said: “Amazing, actually. I was kind of scared watching on the monitors. But very smooth, nice pan. [He] did a great job.” The engagement started with William being told about the academy, which is the only one of its kind in the country.

Sitting down with six executives, including co-founders Lisa Bryer and Tim Bevan, William was told that more than half of sixth form students in the UK expressed an interest in working in film and television but only one in five believed it was feasible. Co-founders of the screen academy who were not there during the engagement include David Hayman and Barbara Broccoli, the film producer behind the James Bond films.

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PA)Sitting in front of an indoor film set created by students, William asked: “How early in the pipeline of someone’s life do you have to expose them to the idea that they can be in the film industry?” He was told that the academy takes young people aged 16-18 from across London. The school also offers a foundation course, where students can stay on for a third year instead of going straight on to university or into employment.

Tim Bevan, who has produced My Beautiful Laundrette, Atonement and Blitz, said 20 students from the academy had been working on the new Bridget Jones film, Mad About The Boy, which is made by Working Title Films, the production company of which Bevan is co-chair.

When William asked Bevan about his Oscar prospects this year, the producer replied that it was his film The Substance starring Demi Moore that probably stood the best chance.

Speaking at the end of the engagement, Bevan said: “Having the prince visit the school is a dream for us to get the word out about the school, to encourage young people to apply, for young people to see that this is a viable and real opportunity.” William will not be at the BAFTA awards on Sunday night, an event he doesn’t always attend.

However it is understood that he wanted to use the visit to the LSA to show his support for up and coming talent and the British TV and film industries. The LSA opened in 2019 and is a free-to-attend sixth form academy which provides students with hands-on skills and training through a range of courses including film production, costume, editing and animation.

The curriculum is designed to ensure students are learning relevant industry skills as well as additional qualifications such as Maths or English A-Level.

Eagle-eyed royal watchers noticed Meghan Markle appearing to show off the royal cypher that she and Prince Harry were given when they married on a brand new piece of jewellery

Meghan Markle has raised eyebrows by appearing to flash her royal cypher – despite previously ditching it.

Eagle-eyed royal watchers spotted that during her trip to the Invictus Games in Canada, the Duchess of Sussex has been sporting a brand new signet ring on her pinky finger on her right hand.

And it seems that the new piece of jewellery is engraved with Prince Harry and Meghan’s joint cypher that they unveiled when they married back in 2018. The monogram is made up of the letters ‘H’ and ‘M’ in cursive writing. The logo is topped with a coronet with two cross pattées, four fleurs-de-lys and two strawberry leaves.

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It appears the ring features Harry and Meghan’s royal cypher ( 
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The monogram was used on their previous Sussex Royal website and social media accounts – and even after they dramatically quit as working royals back in 2020, they continued to use the logo on their letterheads.

However, in 2021, after coming under fire for still using the cypher despite stepping back from their royal roles, they started to use stationery with the Archewell logo instead. Their current Sussex.com website does not feature this cypher, however, instead, it features Meghan’s coat of arms.

The coat of arms honours her Californian background – with a blue shield representing the Pacific Ocean, and rays, symbolising sunshine. When it was unveiled, Kensington Palace revealed how the duchess worked closely with the College of Arms in London to create the design.

Meghan isn’t the only royal to wear a pinky finger signet ring. King Charles also wears one with the Prince of Wales feathers and he gifted one to Princess Diana the night before their wedding in 1981.

It is not the first time that Meghan’s jewellery has been the subject of much debate. Just weeks ago many believed that her engagement ring had gone through yet another tweak.

Meghan was first given the ring, which was made with two diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection and one from Botswana, when she and Harry became engaged in 2017. It underwent a major redesign two years later when the plain gold band was swapped for a thinner micropave style.

In 2023, she was spotted without the ring on several occasions and it was reported this was due to the delicate piece being fixed due to a loose stone. And now fans believe the ring might have had another change – and it’s all down to the shape of the central diamond.

In one moment of the trailer for her new Netflix show With Love, Meghan, the duchess can be seen reaching for some flowers with her full ring on show. And many believe that the main diamond appears to now be a square cut – rather than the round cut of the original.

Meghan’s other rings including her engagement and wedding ring ( 
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PA)Taking to X, one asked: “Is that a new engagement ring?” While another said: “Looks like she’s changed the centre stone from a round diamond to the more expensive square cut.”

Meghan then made a string of appearances in 2023, including at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, where she was seen not wearing the ring. However, speaking to Page Six at the time, a source claimed the ring was “being fixed”, hence the fact that it is missing from her ring finger. In recent months she has been seen wearing it again.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dazzled fans with their huge public displays of affection at the Invictus Games, but what are they really like behind the scenes? The Mirror’s Patrick Hill spent four days with the Sussexes and delivers his verdict

It was a moment that involved no speech, yet said more than a million words ever could.

After months of speculation about their marriage, Meghan leaned into Harry and tenderly put her head on his shoulder as they held hands. They may have been surrounded by more than 40,000 people at the Invictus Games opening ceremony, but despite the gaze of many being on them, it was clear they only had eyes for each other.

While enjoying a shared moment of satisfaction in what Harry, 40, has achieved to change the perception of injured military veterans worldwide, they were also sending a message of love, unity and togetherness about themselves.

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The Duchess of Sussex watches the wheelchair basketball match between the USA v Nigeria during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games ( 
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Some may baulk at the former actress and Harry’s public displays of affection during these Games, including a kiss worthy of ending any Hollywood movie. But watching them together here in Canada I have absolutely no doubt every single one is absolutely genuine and heartfelt.

I have been lucky enough to see them up close, as an accredited journalist, at three previous Invictus Games, including the one held in Toronto when they were pictured together for the first time. I was sent to Windsor to watch as they blissfully paraded through the streets after getting married in May the following year.

And I also saw them at events during their royal style tour of Colombia in August last year. But in all that time, I have never seen them looking so happy and in-step with each other as they have here in Vancouver and Whistler.

Outside temperatures have at times plunged as low as -12, but everywhere they have been together they have radiated genuine warmth and happiness.

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They laughed together on stage in Whistler after Harry joked Meghan was about to sing ( 
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Humphrey Nemar/staff Photographer.)Harry publicly addressed rumours about he and Meghan’s marriage in December last year, as well as speculation about why they had chosen to carry out some work independently of each other. He laughed as he said: “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what?’.

“It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls. Their hopes are just built and built, and it’s like, ‘Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,’ and then it doesn’t happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do.”

During the same sit-down chat on stage in New York City, Harry also spoke of how he loves his life in Montecito, California, with Meghan, 43, and their two children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three. He added: “I feel as though it’s the life that my mum wanted for me.

“To be able to do the things I’m able to do with my kids that I undoubtedly wouldn’t be able to do in the UK — it’s huge. I’m hugely grateful for that.”

Harry and Meghan watching wheelchair curling in Whistler on Monday ( 
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There have been recent negative headlines about Meghan’s upcoming Netflix TV show, titled With Love, Meghan, and she and Harry have been upset by a new book and a cover piece in Vanity Fair, which included a string of lurid claims.

And everyone it seems has an opinion about Harry and Meghan and the way they are publicly perceived, including a group of women linked to the Nigerian Invictus team, who refused to speak to British journalists at one Invictus event on Sunday due to their belief they are against Meghan.

Biographer Tom Bower, who wrote a best-selling book about the couple and their separation from the royal family and was sitting in the press seats at the opening ceremony, also came in for some tough treatment from a Harry and Meghan fan in Vancouver earlier this week.

But broadly, everywhere Harry and Meghan went during their five-day trip together, there was nothing but positivity. From the very first moment they were first spotted arriving here in a cavalcade of cars, they have been seen almost constantly smiling and laughing, while enjoying each other’s company.

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At the wheelchair basketball finals on Sunday night, Meghan couldn’t help bursting out laughing at Harry’s goofy impression of a Canadian moose. She chuckled heartily, before jokingly admonishing him, after he joked that she was about to follow in their close pal Michael Buble’s footsteps by singing on stage to a crowd of more than 1,000 people on Monday.

And she was also seen visibly amused at the thought of him racing ten-year-old Australian schoolboy Hamish Greenstreet down the slopes in Whistler, before celebrating with a triumphant “yes!” at the finish line on Tuesday.

Cynthia Phelps, whose husband James served alongside Harry at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan in 2012, perfectly summed up the mood here about Harry and Meghan. She told me: “Meghan is always personable and very down to earth and just really cares about us. Every time she talks to us it’s very visible and genuine.

“They genuinely care about the healing journey of every single one of the competitors. It’s a blessing to be able to spend time with them.”

Former Suits star Meghan, who held Cynthia’s seven-month-old baby Laramie in her arms as she told how she was missing her own children, is now back in California on motherly duties.

For her, this year’s Invictus Games is over. But the memories she and Harry made here and the message it sent to the world will continue to be poured over and remembered for a long time to come.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, had been with Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, for the beginning of the Invictus Games in and near Vancouver, Canada, before flying home

An athlete at the Invictus Games described Meghan Markle as “really caring” and “so down to earth” after meeting the duchess.

Others also praised the Duchess of Sussex, who spent time with competitors before returning home alone on Tuesday. Bryce Ewing, who competes in snowboarding, rowing, and swimming, said: “When Meghan looks at you, she really looks at you, and you feel it in your soul. She’s really caring. She’s very intuitive. She’s so down to earth, and she looks like she really cares.”

And Leandra Moehring, who competes in skiing, rowing, skeleton, and swimming for Team USA, said: “We told her we saw her on Suits. And she’s like, ‘I’m sorry I’m not wearing a pencil skirt.’”

She told People magazine: “They [Harry and Meghan] really took the time with each and every one of us. And despite people who are trying to keep them on schedule, they just did not mind taking pictures at all. And it was just super neat.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will spend Valentine’s Day apart ( 
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Prince Harry, 40, remains in Canada as the tournament is to end on Sunday. His 43-year-old wife is back in California to spend time with their children; Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

But the Duchess of Sussex still found time for the lighthearted moments with some of Team USA’s competitors and fans. One supporter, Cynthia Phelps, told reporters: “She said her kids were at home and she missed them.”

Aides said it was always the plan for Meghan, the former Suits actress, to leave Canada earlier, as was the case at previous games. It means, though, she and Harry will spend Valentine’s Day apart, following their loved-up display at the Games earlier this week.

A source said: “This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children. Meghan left the games in Dusseldorf early after five days to go home. This is Prince Harry’s event and she is there to support him, but this was planned.”

Prince Harry co-founded the Invictus Games in 2014, following his visit to the Warrior Games in the United States, where the royal witnessed the ability of sport to help both psychologically and physically. It has since been held across the world, including in London in its maiden year and Sydney in 2018.

Prince Harry unexpectedly pulled Meghan Markle on stage during an event at the Invictus Games in Canada and made a surprise move – and one expert has decoded the moment which she believes showed a shift in the Duke’s tone with his wife

Meghan Markle was left shocked by a bold move by Prince Harry at the Invictus Games that showed a change between them, according to an expert.

The Sussexes have put on a loved-up display at the event in Canada, which has Meghan spend five days alongside her husband at his beloved Games, before flying home to their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

During Meghan’s trip to Canada, she spent several days with Harry in Vancouver before the pair moved on to the ski resort of Whistler, where they both took to the stage at a welcome event. Harry was first introduced on stage by Michael Buble, who excited the 1,000-strong crowd with a rendition of Feeling Good.

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Welcoming Harry on stage, Canadian singer Michael said: “I know how difficult something like this is, so I wanted to make sure I did this right. Without the incredible effort of this young man, none of this would have happened, so please welcome my friend, Prince Harry.”

Meghan joined Harry on stage at the end of his speech before he joked: “Now she’s going to sing!” leaving his wife horrified. And body language expert Judi James told the Mirror the interaction was very telling.

She explained: “Harry loves playful behaviour and banter, but he usually adopts a different tone with Meghan, sticking to more romantic narratives. Here though he brings her into his routine with a flapping hand that suggests good humour rather than any royal graciousness.

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“There is some synchronicity here though as she actually seems pretty much in tune with his more fun side. At first there is the usual mutual hugging, and Meghan shows empathy by rubbing Harry’s hand to thaw it out in the cold air. But when he jokes about her singing, her response is speedy as she looks shocked but then equally playful.

“The last image of the pair leaning forward into the mic to take their goodbyes is one of the better images of them working as an upbeat, casual and relaxed team of two.”

Judi’s comments come as Meghan sent a touching message to Harry as she flew back home to their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilbet, while the Duke of Sussex remains in Canada.

Taking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Meghan posted a photo of personalised shirts for Archie and Lilbet, along with a selection of Canadian snacks. In a nod to her husband, she wrote, “A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home!”

During the Games, which celebrates injured servicemen and women, Meghan has been using her newly launched Instagram account to share her experiences, posting several stories of her interacting with competitors’ children and zooming around the stadium during the opening ceremony on a golf buggy.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was supposed to have some time alone – on his day off at the Invictus Games – but instead the royal surprised fans at a presentation ceremony

Prince Harry enjoyed a day off at the Invictus Games yesterday – but still found time to present some medals.

The royal surprised fans by turning up unannounced at the presentation ceremony for the alpine skiing in the centre of Whistler, Canada, causing a rush of excitement.

After presiding over the event alongside Invictus Games CEO Scott Moore, Harry later headed into a local bar and grill where officials were holding a private Invictus event.

It had previously been understood Harry was planning a “personal day” in order to “unwind and enjoy Whistler at his own pace”. Harry, 40, has remained at the Games with his team since Meghan, 43, headed home to look after their two children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, in California on Tuesday.

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The duchess today posted a photo of Invictus themed goodies she took home for the pair, including green-coloured shirts with their names on. The haul also included an Invictus Games related teddy and a number of sweets and chocolates.

Writing on her Instagram, mum-of-two Meghan said: “A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home!”. Following her five-day visit to Canada, the Duchess of Sussex delighted her 1.7 million followers when she shared a video of walking hand in hand with Harry as they were bundled up against the cold during an event in Whistler, Vancouver. Meghan looked chic in cream boots, a long black coat, a knitted beanie and dark sunglasses as she participated in the sporting activities.

Following the clip of her and Harry strolling from behind, Meghan posted a playful video of herself getting ready to go tubing – sitting on a rubber ring and sliding down a snowy run. The Duchess seemed apprehensive and admitted she was too scared to do it, but after some encouragement from Harry, she let go and zoomed down the slope.

But Meghan and Harry will spend Valentine’s Day apart, following their loved-up display at the Games earlier this week. A source, though, said: “This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children. Meghan left the games in Dusseldorf early after five days to go home. This is Prince Harry’s event and she is there to support him, but this was planned.”

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, left Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday having spent several days with Prince Harry at the start of the Invictus Games but Harry remains at the event

Meghan Markle was spotted disembarking a private jet in California this week after leaving Prince Harry behind at the Invictus Games.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, was snapped stepping out of the aeroplane inside a hangar at Santa Barbara Airport on Tuesday evening. Donning a chic blue jumper, the mum was unaccompanied except for a security guard.

She’s back home in Montecito, California, while Harry, 40, remains at the Invictus Games, which conclude on Sunday. It means the couple, who tied the knot nearly seven years ago, will spend Valentine’s Day apart tomorrow.

Meghan was pictured loved-up with her husband at the event in Canada, images which have split opinion. One scathing critic even described the public display of affection as “miscalculated and nauseating”.

Others, though, said it shows Meghan and Harry’s relationship is as strong as ever and so it is thought they’ll overcome their different Valentine’s Days with ease.

Harry will be busy in Whistler, near Vancouver, as the swimming finals are expected to take place tomorrow. Meghan, however, is believed to be looking forward to spending time with their children; five-year-old Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who is three.

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Harry had a day off scheduled on Wednesday but, without Meghan’s company, the royal instead surprised fans at a presentation ceremony. The father of two gave out medals at the event, which was held in a restaurant in Whistler.

Meghan, meanwhile, is back in the couple’s £12million home. Aides, though, said that Meghan had always planned to leave and let Harry attend the remaining events solo.

Plans were not given in advance for security reasons, and a source close to the couple said: “This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children.

“Meghan left the Games in Düsseldorf early after five days to go home. This is Prince Harry’s event and she is there to support him, but this was planned.”

But the Düsseldorf event was held in September 2023, and so did not clash with Valentine’s Day. However, neither Harry or Meghan have referred to altering February 14 plans. The Duchess has posted on Instagram, writing: “A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home!”

Following her five-day visit to Canada, Meghan delighted her 1.7 million followers when she shared a video of walking hand in hand with Harry as they were bundled up against the cold during an event in Whistler, Vancouver. Meghan looked chic in cream boots, a long black coat, a knitted beanie and dark sunglasses as she participated in the sporting activities.

King Charles, monarch since September 2022, is subject of a new book by royal expert and journalist Tom Quinn, which also explores the lives of various royal servants

King Charles is prone to “lose his temper in a split second” if his very particular demands aren’t fulfilled, insiders claim in a new book.

The monarch, 76, is said to lash out over small details before instantly regretting it, the bombshell document by royal expert and journalist Tom Quinn says. The book, out on Tuesday February 18, details accounts from royal servants over the years.

Mr Quinn offers a fresh perspective on what life was really like inside the royal household over the decades. Insiders explained that Charles and Queen Camilla always treat their staff “well”, but that the King is prone to “little bursts of irritation”.

Charles, who has previously fumed in public over his pens not working, has very particular demands for how tasks are carried out, the dicument reveals. The monarch was said to have kicked up a fuss if he wasn’t given the “right teacup” and also had opinions on how his toothpaste was placed on his brush.

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In an extract from Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants, one servant is said to recall: “Charles and Camilla do treat their staff well, but you always feel that they would no more fly without an aeroplane than invite you to have tea with them.

“And Charles does have little bursts of irritation with his staff – perhaps he hasn’t been given exactly the right teacup, perfectly polished shoes and toothpaste neatly squeezed on to his toothbrush in exactly the way he likes it. He loses his temper in a split second but usually quickly regrets it.”

In 2022, Charles vented his frustration at a leaky pen while signing the visitors book at Hillsborough Castle – telling courtiers he “can’t bear this bloody thing”. Just a few days earlier, the King furiously motioned for an aide to move an ink pot as he signed documents when he was proclaimed the new King.

And last year a frustrated King Charles moaned “we can never be on time” as he waited in coach outside Westminster Abbey ahead of his Coronation, lip readers claimed.