In his annual Christmas speech, King Charles announced that he has revoked the prince and princess titles of Archie and Lily, the children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

 

 

Despite not being able to spend the holidays with his son, Prince Harry, the king revealed that Harry plans to approach him along with Meghan and their children from their Montecito mansion.

According to a reliable source, the couple’s new strategy is focused on reconciliation.

This attempt at reconciliation comes after a tense year for Prince Harry, marked by the publication of his memoir.

In the memoir, he criticizes his stepmother, Queen Camilla, as well as other senior royals.

The tension between family members was further highlighted in Scobie’s new book, “Endgame,” where Charles was named as one of the discriminating royals alongside Princess Kate.

Meanwhile, Princess Kate filmed the speech for the annual Christmas show with a film crew from British television station ITN.

The speech, which is broadcasted every Christmas day at 3pm on British television networks, is also shown on stations in Commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

However, Prince Harry and Meghan will not be joining the other royals at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for Christmas.

Instead, they will be staying in Montecito.

The level of arrogance displayed by the couple is unprecedented, matched only by their delusion that they can have their desires fulfilled without putting in the necessary work.

According to the Express, King Charles has no intention of meeting his youngest son, Prince Harry, unless three demands are met.
The latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter highlights the challenging year faced by Meghan and Harry.

The couple, once known as their royal highnesses, are now fighting to be recognized as anything else.

Their reconciliation plan, which was seen as a farce by many, has been met with criticism.

The level of arrogance displayed by the couple is unprecedented, matched only by their delusion that they can have their desires fulfilled without putting in the necessary work.

According to the Express, King Charles has no intention of meeting his youngest son, Prince Harry, unless three demands are met.

The lack of trust between the two has made it difficult for any personal interaction to take place.

Despite rumors of a possible meeting over Christmas, it seems unlikely unless certain conditions are met.

A source revealed that if a meeting were to happen, it would need to be conducted in a reasonable manner, with assistance and officials present to document the proceedings.

It appears that Meghan and Harry’s selfish motives and failures in California have further strained their chances of successful reconciliation.

Their desire for financial gain and the perks of their royal status without taking on the responsibilities associated with it has not been well-received.
As the year comes to an end, it remains uncertain whether a reunion between the king and his son will occur.

In conclusion, King Charles has revoked the prince and princess titles of Archie and Lily, signaling a rift in the relationship between Prince Harry and the royal family.

Despite attempts at reconciliation, the lack of trust and differing priorities make it unlikely for a successful reunion to take place.

The coming year will reveal whether the divide can be bridged or if the differences will continue to grow

 

Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy just shared a rare life update!

 

 

The proud mom took to her Instagram account to update her followers and introduce the world to her new-born and second child.

former girlfriend of the Duke of Sussex, who dated each other from 2004 to 2011, announced that she had given birth to a daughter.

In her upload regarding the elite jewelry line, Aya, she unveiled the little girl’s name as Chloe, a rather rare update from Chelsey, who had been absent from the platform for almost two years.

“POV: it’s been three years and two babies since your last new collection, but you’re mega-excited to be back in the game,” she captioned the carousel of pictures.

Featuring a solo photo of her in a white T-shirt and gold jewelry from her brand’s Chloe Collection and a picture of her carrying a baby in her arms, she further penned, “Introducing the Chloe Collection, named after my baby girl. Hope you love it as much as I do x.”

 

 

At the heart of this unfolding tragedy is King Charles, who, according to sources close to the palace, has been utterly devastated by the news. The King, known for his stoic demeanor and unwavering sense of duty, has reportedly been overcome with emotion, shedding tears as he struggles to come to terms with this heartbreaking development. For a man who has spent his entire life in the public eye, maintaining a composed and dignified appearance, this personal anguish marks a rare and profoundly human moment of vulnerability.

The identity of the afflicted royal family member has not yet been disclosed, leading to widespread speculation and anxiety among the public. As the nation waits for more details to emerge, the collective mood is one of sorrow and sympathy for the royal family, who have endured more than their fair share of trials and tribulations in recent years. The diagnosis is a stark reminder of the fragile nature of life, even for those who seem to live in a world far removed from ordinary concerns.

King Charles, who has already faced numerous challenges since ascending to the throne, now finds himself confronting perhaps the most painful ordeal of his reign. The news of this cancer diagnosis has reportedly left him reeling, as he contemplates the implications for both his family and his kingdom. Despite the heartache, those who know the King well believe that he will draw on his inner strength and resilience to support his loved one through this difficult time.

As the world watches and waits, the royal family is likely to close ranks, offering each other the support and solidarity they need to navigate this crisis. For now, all eyes are on King Charles, whose reaction to this devastating news has touched the hearts of millions. His tears are a poignant reminder that, behind the crowns and titles, the royals are, above all, human beings, vulnerable to the same fears and sorrows as everyone else.

 

It may seem like an eternity ago, but there was a time when Prince William and Prince Harry had plenty of reasons to bond.

 

 

“At one point, William hated the press more than Harry did,” author Omid Scobie told E! News in an exclusive interview discussing his new book Endgame, which looks at the brothers’ ongoing estrangement and a variety of other issues that threaten the future of the monarchy. “So for things to be at this point is not only sad, but it speaks to William as a leader, as heir to the throne.”

And not in a particularly good way.

Since the January publication of Harry’s memoir Spare, a continuation of the controversy that began with his explosive interview with Meghan Markle with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021 (which continues to haunt the royal family today), Scobie said, “there has yet to be a conversation of any value or substance with his own brother.”

E! News has attempted to reach out to Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and Harry’s representatives for comment on Scobie’s report in the book but has not received a response.

William and Kate Middleton ignored Endgame-related questions from reporters on the red carpet at the Royal Variety Performance on Nov. 30. And while in Dubai to attend COP28, when asked how he was doing, King Charles III replied, “I’m doing very well, more or less,” joking that he was “recovering from the shock” of turning 75.

In Spare and in multiple interviews, Harry maintained that he essentially wrote the book not to expose the inner workings of the royal family, but to explain to his own father and brother (who consistently rebuffed his attempts to have those conversations) what he had been dealing with personally for years before he and Meghan moved in in 2020.

He wanted his family to be held to account,” Scobie said. “The ball has been in William’s court for 11 months. And how ridiculous, because this isn’t just about some random man’s brother. This is about the future king, the future head of the Church of England, who almost a year later still can’t at least sit down and have a conversation with his own blood.”
But taken in context, William’s response (or lack thereof) isn’t all that surprising (there was no official comment from any member of the royal family in response to Harry’s recollections of Spare, although there were plenty of reports that they weren’t happy about it).

Scobie said William’s character has a “duality.” “He’s a man who, as I said, once hated the press more than his brother and was always (and remains) extremely professional in his engagements, and a pleasure to be around. He was the one who recognized you [as a member of the press] and made you feel like a person rather than just an irritant at these events.”

William “also loved his normal life as an air ambulance pilot,” the veteran royal correspondent added, “which he clung to for so long, much to the chagrin of the institution.”

The Duke of Cambridge, William, announced in 2017 that he would be leaving the East Anglian Air Ambulance after two years. Kensington Palace said at the time that the heir was making the move because he and Kate were “keen to increase their official work on behalf of the Queen and the charities and causes they support.”

The couple, now the Prince and Princess of Wales, have worked as full-time royals ever since, though Kate has made it clear (with actions, if not as many words) that she is a mother to Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, first and a future queen second.
While there were complaints behind the scenes that William wasn’t doing enough for the crown, his time as a pilot “was what made him,” Scobie said. “It made him a man to be admired because he didn’t have to do that. So to see him get to this point now, where family is not the priority for him, it’s all about his image, his reputation, at any cost, shows me that maybe he’s lost himself a little bit in the role or allowed the role to absorb him in the way these roles do.”

 

King Charles and Prince William reportedly make millions in income from contracts that their respective royal estates have with charities, public services and more, a new investigation claims.

 

 

On Nov. 2, The Sunday Times and the current affairs show Dispatches on Channel 4 in the U.K. unveiled a joint investigation making the allegation that King Charles, 75, and Prince William, 42, are generating this revenue through the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall. A Dispatches program titled The King, The Prince & Their Secret Millions debuted the same day.
In statements shared with PEOPLE, spokespersons for the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall emphasized each estate’s private status.

“The Duchy of Lancaster manages a broad range of land and property assets. It is self-financing and does not receive any public funds in connection with its activities,” said a spokesperson from the Duchy of Lancaster. “It publishes an Annual Report and Accounts that is independently audited and available to view on its website and complies with all relevant U.K. legislation and regulatory standards applicable to its range of business activities.”

Offering a similar comment, a Duchy of Cornwall spokesperson said, “The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate with a commercial imperative which we achieve alongside our commitment to restoring the natural environment and generating positive social impact for our communities.”
Prince William became Duke of Cornwall in September 2022 and since then has committed to an expansive transformation of the Duchy. This includes a significant investment to make the estate net zero by the end of 2032, as well as establishing targeted mental health support for our tenants and working with local partners to help tackle homelessness in Cornwall,” the spokesperson said.

The probe focused on the Duchy of Lancaster, a private estate of 44,748 acres of land in England and Wales owned by King Charles as sovereign, and the Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate of almost 130,000 acres of land in southwest England, owned by Prince William as the Prince of Wales. Both estates were established hundreds of years ago to provide income for the sovereign and the heir to the throne, respectively.
The Sunday Times said that a five-month investigation illuminated how the two duchies are making millions by “charging government departments, councils, businesses, mining companies and the general public via a series of commercial rents and feudal levies on land largely seized by medieval monarchs.”
The Duchy Files show the royals charge for the right to cross rivers; offload cargo onto the shore; run cables under their beaches; operate schools and charities; and even dig graves. They earn revenue from toll bridges, ferries, sewage pipes, churches, village halls, pubs, distilleries, gas pipelines, boat moorings, opencast and underground mines, car parks, rental homes and wind turbines,” the outlet alleged.

The arrangement is perceived to be problematic because the royals purportedly “operate as commercial landlords” with the benefit of a special Treasury agreement “exempting them from paying tax on their corporate profits.”
Reported leases and contracts in King Charles and Prince William’s names reveal that they are making money “by charging the army, the navy, the NHS [National Health Service], the prison service and state schools to use their land, rivers and seashores,” The Sunday Times claimed.

The outlet said that the duchies earned about $65 million last year, with the Duchy of Lancaster driving about $35 million for the King and the Duchy of Cornwall making about $30 million for William.
Through the Crown Lands Act 1702, King Charles receives income, not capital, from the Duchy of Lancaster, according to its history. Meanwhile, his eldest son Prince William chooses to use the revenue from the Duchy of Cornwall to pay for his public, private and charitable activities, per the duchy’s FAQ.

Over the summer, the Prince of Wales made waves by declining to disclose how much he paid in taxes on the $30 million payday for the Duchy of Cornwall’s 2023-2024 financial year.

 

In a shocking turn of events, Meghan Markle’s hopes of making a royal comeback have been dashed. King Charles, in his quest to modernize and slim down the monarchy, has made it clear that there will be no place for those deemed as “traitors.”

 

 

The King’s decision comes as part of his broader strategy to reduce the size and cost of the royal family, focusing on those who are fully committed to their royal duties.

This move effectively sidelines Meghan and Prince Harry, whose departure from royal duties and subsequent media ventures have been viewed as betrayals by some within the palace.

Sources close to the royal family reveal that King Charles is determined to create a more streamlined and efficient monarchy, one that can better connect with the public and justify its existence in the modern era.

This vision leaves little room for those who have stepped back from their roles and sought independence

For Meghan, this development is a significant setback. Her ambitions to re-establish a royal presence have been quashed by the King’s firm stance. The decision has sent ripples through royal circles, highlighting the ongoing tensions and divisions within the family.

As King Charles moves forward with his plans, the future of the monarchy appears to be one of transformation and renewal, albeit with a much smaller circle of active royals. Meghan and Harry, it seems, will have to continue forging their own path outside the royal fold

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Prince William Celebrates England Soccer Win as King Charles Worries for ‘Nation’s Collective Heart Rate’

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The King also encouraged Gareth Southgate’s squad to “secure victory” in a hilarious message

 

The Prince of Wales hailed Ollie Watkins’ last-minute goal as England soared into the Euro 2024 final, with Prince William, a devout Aston Villa fan, writing: “What a beauty, Ollie! Congratulations England! #EURO2024 Finalists W.”

It came as the King encouraged Gareth Southgate’s side to “secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama” to alleviate the stresses on the nation’s “collective heart rate and blood pressure”.

In a personal message to the England boss, after the final whistle blew in their semi-final against The Netherlands on Wednesday night, Charles wrote: “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the U.E.F.A. European Championship – and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.

“If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated! Good luck, England.” It was signed off with Charles R

The Three Lions fell behind after seven minutes to a Xavi Simons strike but a controversial Harry Kane penalty, awarded by VAR, brought the scores level ten minutes later.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins then scored a 90th-minute winner to send England through to face Spain in the final on Sunday.

 

Prince Harry receives fresh blow from Prince William

 

 

Prince William has seemingly left his younger brother Prince Harry in tears with his latest move.

The Prince of Wales celebrated his new royal role by paying a visit to the Royal Air Force station where he worked as a helicopter pilot for three years

Their to the throne visited RAF Valley in rainy Anglesey for the first time as the Royal Honorary Air Commodore of the Royal Air Force station, the patronage he received from King Charles in August 2023.

“William has reminded Harry of his good time with his latest move,” an insider has claimed.

“The Future King’s latest move might be bringing tears to Harry’s eyes,” they added.

It comes when Harry is facing backlash over his new honour in the US. It could be more teasing to the Duke who reportedly had a hard time dealing with the loss of his military titles after stepping back from his royal duties.

According to reports, the Duchess of Sussex struggled with seeing Harry so hurt over his demotion. The Duke lost his honorary military titles after stepping back from his senior royal duties, which left both him and Meghan heartbroken.

In an excerpt from Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie’s Finding Freedom, the authors claim that leaving the royal family meant that Harry could no longer step into his military uniforms or be addressed by his former titles.

“The most demoralising aspect of the new deal was his being stripped of his honourary military appointments that had been awarded to him as a senior royal,” they wrote, according to reports.

“As a retired serviceman, Harry would always be able to wear his medals, but no longer could he wear uniform as Captain General of the Royal Marines, Honorary Air Force Commandant of the Royal Air Force Base Honington, and honorary Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Navy’s Small Ships and Diving Operations.”

An insider told Omid and Carolyn that it’s been “a tough pill to swallow, and the one that has been most painful to Meghan witness him go through. It’s the one that made Harry emotional.”

During his visit, the Prince of Wales toured the hub and met personnel to learn more about their daily operations and life at RAF Valle. He began at the Air Traffic Control Tower, where he checked out the control rooms and heard about the ongoing $56 million project to refurbish the base’s second runway.

 

BREAKING NEWS: Meghan Markle has reportedly set a condition on Prince Harry to get a divorce, according to sources close to the couple.

 

 

The shocking development has sent ripples through both royal watchers and the general public. Allegedly, Meghan has stipulated that Harry must relinquish certain royal titles and privileges if he wishes to proceed with the separation.

This condition is said to reflect Meghan’s desire for a clean break from the constraints of royal life, aiming to protect their children from the intense scrutiny and obligations tied to their royal heritage.

As the story unfolds, many are left speculating about the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the implications this move might have on the royal family.

Prince William is being praised for the “compassion” and “empathy” he shows for the unhoused.

The challenges he has witnessed in his own life inform how he interacts with those who have experienced real hardship, according to a woman who lived on the streets when she was a teen and is now a successful fire chief.

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton recently spent time with the Prince of Wales, 42, at Windsor, introducing a longtime rough sleeper to him as an advocate and supporter of William’s Homewards program.

“One thing that the prince does know is trauma. You really see that coming through with the empathy and the compassion that he had when talking to those who’ve previously experienced homelessness,” she says.

“One thing that I noticed is that he is really, really passionate about the human impact of this,” Cohen-Hatton adds. “He doesn’t see [Homewards] as something to be the figurehead of, he really cares about the impact on people. I was really taken by how powerfully he wanted to help.”

Her comments come as Prince William celebrates the one-year point in his ambitious five-year project to make homelessness “rare, brief and unrepeated.” The royal heir has been committed to the cause since he started his public life after university and was inspired by his late mother, Princess Diana, who took him and his brother, Prince Harry, to shelters, adopting Centrepoint was one of his first patronages.

Prince William’s spokesman says, “He knows it is an issue that is far too present in our society. He also firmly believes that change is possible. He launched Homewards to demonstrate that homelessness is not inevitable, and if we can come together to tackle the issue, it is possible for it to be ended.”

On the morning of July 11, Prince William will visit Lambeth in London, where he is meeting people from the six key areas of the United Kingdom where pilot plans are being put into place. He will spend time getting updates on the ambitious program and make a short speech. Lambeth — along with Sheffield, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in England, Newport in Wales, Northern Ireland and Aberdeen in Scotland — are the pilot areas for his mission. In each location, a coalition is tasked with finding answers that can be scaled up to be taken elsewhere around the U.K.

This year, they have laid the groundwork, as Liz Laurence, program director of Homewards at the Royal Foundation, said in a briefing on the initial 12 months. “Unprecedented levels of coalitions” have been created in each of the six areas, she adds. There are 11 industry-leading companies who provide expertise and support and they are shifting towards prevention in each of the areas.