Harry and Meghan buy a holiday home in EUROPE after Charles asked them to give up their British base Frogmore Cottage:

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were evicted from their cottage at Windsor by King Charles, they were left without a home in this country.

The California-based couple have, however, ensured that they retain a foothold on this side of the Atlantic.

The Daily Mail understands that Prince Harry and Meghan have bought a home in Portugal.

They are not the only royals who have a Portuguese property, with Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, owning a home in the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, a luxury development of 300 properties by the sea in Melides, south of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.

Mr Brooksbank, 38, works in marketing and sales for CostaTerra. He, Eugenie, 34, and their two sons, August, three, and Ernest, 16 months, split their time between Portugal and London.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are understood to have bought a home on the coast in Portugal. The couple are pictured in Bondi, Hawaii, in 2018

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank also own a portuguese property – located in the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club. The couple are pictured with their two children

The purchase of the home in Portugal may have allowed the Sussexes to acquire a so-called Golden Visa, under which they would have visa-free access to the European Union’s Schengen area.

This could have been a major attraction to Meghan, who is a US citizen. When the couple got engaged in November 2017, Kensington Palace said Meghan would apply for British citizenship in due course, with a spokesman confirming that ‘she will go through the process [which] takes a number of years’.

However, she eventually abandoned her bid to become a British citizen after she and her husband left the country in March 2020, less than two years after their wedding.

A spokesman for the Sussexes confirmed in January last year that they had been asked by the King to give up their British home, Frogmore Cottage.

The five-bedroom property in the grounds of Windsor Castle was offered to Prince Andrew, the King’s brother, who rejected a move from the much larger Royal Lodge elsewhere at Windsor.

The King’s move followed the publication of Harry’s highly controversial memoir, Spare, in which he criticised members of the Royal Family including his stepmother, Queen Camilla, and his brother and sister-in-law, the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Frogmore Cottage was given to the Sussexes by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018, shortly after the couple were married at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Officially, however, the Crown Estate owns the property.

The CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club (pictured), is a luxury resort an hour south of Lisbon on Portugal’s picturesque Atlantic coast

Jose Santos, head of the Alentejo Tourism Board, confirmed that the Sussexes had enjoyed a ‘short stay’ at the CostaTerra

Harry and Meghan carried out some £2million worth of taxpayer-funded renovations, though they subsequently repaid the cost in full through a contribution to the Sovereign Grant.

After Harry and Meghan moved to North America and quit royal duties in 2020, Frogmore Cottage was leased to Eugenie and Mr Brooksbank until 2022.

The Sussexes are known to be close to Eugenie and Mr Brooksbank, who featured in their 2022 Netflix ‘docu-series’ Harry & Meghan.

Last year, it was reported that the Sussexes enjoyed a ‘romantic three-night break’ in Portugal after attending the Invictus Games in Germany.

The couple are said to have flown from Dusseldorf to Lisbon before travelling an hour south to Melides in a ‘mega-secret’ operation.

A source close to the Sussexes confirmed that they had been to Portugal. At the time, it was thought that they stayed with Eugenie and Mr Brooksbank, who have visited them at their home in Montecito, California.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared previously unseen photographs as they partied with Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on Halloween in their Netflix documentary

In one snap from the big night out, Meghan can be seen posing for a playful selfie with Princess Eugenie

Jose Santos, head of the Alentejo Tourism Board, confirmed that the Sussexes had enjoyed a ‘short stay’ at the CostaTerra.

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‘We have no idea how many people linked to cinema, royalty, arts, design and fashion visit us, precisely because they value discreet travel, which is something they find in Alentejo like nowhere else in Europe,’ he said.

CostaTerra Golf is owned by a company founded by Mike Meldman, one of George Clooney’s business partners in tequila firm Casamigos.

Mr Brooksbank previously worked as a brand ambassador for Casamigos.

The Sussexes’ main home is a £19.5 million Tuscan-style mansion in Montecito with seven bedrooms, 13 and a half bathrooms, library, cinema, gym, pool and chicken coop.

A spokesman for the Sussexes was contacted for comment.

The Truth Uncovered”: William and Kate’s Adventure

Real bomb alert! Brace yourself as the truth is revealed: rumors of romance finally confirmed! Get ready to delve into the scandal that is shaking the monarchy. Don’t miss the juiciest news of the year!

William and Kate are seen as a perfect match. They met in college and went through difficult times before getting married and starting a family. People are waiting to see when William will become king, as his father, King Charles, is getting older. William and Kate met while studying at the University of St Andrews. They became friends and eventually fell in love. They graduated in 2005. Their relationship faced challenges. William’s friends were not always kind to Kate due to her family background. Some people even made fun of her. But Kate stayed strong and didn’t let it get to her.

In 2007, William and Kate briefly separated. But they got back together after talking to their families. They married in 2011 and now have three children. In 2019, rumors surfaced that William had had an affair with a friend of Kate’s named Rose Hanbury. But there is no evidence, and both sides denied it. Rose is a long-time friend of Kate’s. She is also married and has children.

 

The rumors have upset everyone involved, but there’s no evidence that they’re true. Recently, Kate and Rose were spotted together at a music festival, suggesting that they are still friends. In general, rumors about a relationship between William and Rose seem to be false. Let’s hope that both couples and their children continue to have happy moments together.

Liam Payne’s links with the Royal Family from Kate Middleton to the Queen

As the world mourns the loss of former One Direction star Liam Payne, fans have been sharing memories of the singer – including his links with the Royal Family

Liam Payne had numerous brushes with royalty during the height of his fame (Image: Getty)

The world is in mourning following the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. Fans of the beloved singer have been sharing touching memories and reflecting on his impactful legacy since the news broke that he had died at the age of 31.

Liam tragically lost his life on Wednesday October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was vacationing with his girlfriend. Amidst the sorrow, fans have also been recounting heartwarming anecdotes that illustrate the vibrant life Liam led in the limelight, including his encounters with British royalty during his music career.

Notably, Liam and his One Direction bandmates met Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Royal Variety Performance on Nov. 13, 2014.

At that event, pregnant with Princess Charlotte, Kate caught the eye of the young musicians, leading Harry Styles to comment, “congratulations on the bump … [though] she didn’t look bumpy,” as reported by Newsweek.

Kate Middleton met with One Direction back in November 2014 (Image: Getty)

The following year, on November 13, coinciding with the release of One Direction’s final album ‘Made in the A.M. ‘, the group once again mingled with the royals, this time meeting Prince Harry, reports the Mirror.

PEOPLE reports that the prince shared a lively banter with Harry Styles, humorously inquiring, “When was the last time you had a hair cut? ” To which Styles responded, affirming his charitable intentions by saying, “at some point I’ll be cutting it [his hair] for charity.”

The friendly back-and-forth didn’t seem to faze Liam, who looked on smiling and attentively listened, appearing perfectly at ease while mingling with royalty once more. However, contrast this with 2017 when Liam found himself quite spellbound by the late Queen Elizabeth during a Queen’s Young Leaders reception at Buckingham Palace.

 

Liam Payne looks on curiously as Prince Harry and his bandmate Harry Styles exchanged words (Image: Getty)
Recognising young community leaders’ efforts, Liam attended solo this time and although he bumped into Prince Harry again, it was his encounter with Her Majesty that truly struck him.

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Following the prestigious event, he expressed his reverence on social media: “An absolute honour to meet the Queen today on such a fantastic occasion. Privileged to share the room with such inspirational @queensyoungleaders, hear their stories and how they are helping to rebuild and preserve a sometimes broken world,” Payne penned online.

Moving to 2018, Liam had yet another opportunity to meet the Queen at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 12. The singer was also deeply moved by the death of a monarch in September 2022, and three months later, he shared a 4ft oil painting in tribute to her that had taken over 50 hours to create, as reported by the Independent.

Liam Payne was hugely in awe of the late Queen Elizabeth and even painted a portrait in her memory (Image: Getty)
Tragically, Liam died on Wednesday afternoon after falling several stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires.

Before emergency services arrived, the hotel receptionist called 911 due to concerns about his erratic behaviour and suspicion that he might have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The receptionist urgently requested help fearing he might harm himself.

Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene after falling from his hotel room balcony. A preliminary autopsy conducted on Thursday October 17 revealed that he died from multiple injuries and “internal and external” haemorrhages caused by the fall.

The prosecutor’s office handling the case stated that a toxicology report is still pending.

Kate Middleton ditching her engagement ring is a ‘subtle nod’ about relationship with William

Kate Middleton was seen wearing an eternity band on her ring finger on her first official engagement since ending her treatment – and a jewellery expert claims it’s a ‘subtle nod’ from the couple.

The Prince and Princess of Wales met the emergency responders at Southport Community Centre in Southport (Image: Iain Watts/Liverpool Echo)

Kate Middleton’s decision to leave her stunning engagement ring at home during a recent public outing has sparked chatter among royal enthusiasts. However, a jewellery expert has suggested that there could be several practical and personal reasons for the Kate’s choice.

The iconic ring, originally belonging to Princess Diana, is usually seen on Kate’s finger during public events, except for athletic activities or hospital visits. However, it was noticeably absent during her first official engagement following the end of her chemotherapy treatment.

Kate made a surprise appearance alongside Prince William in Southport, meeting with families and emergency workers affected by the tragic Southport stabbings, including three young girls who lost their lives at a Taylor Swift-themed party over the summer holidays.

Observant fans were thrilled to see her accompanying William again, but also noted that while she wore several ‘eternity bands’ and her wedding ring, her famous sapphire engagement ring was missing.

Diamonds Factory’s jewellery expert, Ella Citron-Thompkins, revealed to the Mirror: “Recently, The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the families of the Southport victims. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that there was something a bit different about the jewellery Kate was wearing on her hand, specifically that she had opted for several ‘eternity bands’, alongside her wedding ring, as opposed to her 12-carat diamond and sapphire engagement ring.

Kate has worn the new diamond and sapphire ring several times now (Image: PA)

“The Princess of Wales may have chosen to wear the eternity brands to represent her relationship with Prince William surpassing several major milestones – like anniversaries or births – or as a show of love and commitment. With the rumours that have surrounded the couple earlier in the year, this can be seen as a subtle nod to the public by Kate and Will that they are in love more than ever.”

The expert added: “It is not the first time that the famous Princess Diana ring has been missing during an outing, and it could simply be that it is being cleaned or resized, and Princess Kate has used the eternity rings in its place to help disperse any rumours. It could also be a matter of comfort, or practicality.

“The Princess’s engagement ring is quite extraordinary and very precious, so it may be that she prefers to keep it safe at home for most engagements.”

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Royal fashion enthusiasts have been scrutinising Kate Middleton’s recent jewellery choices. This year, the Duchess has frequently been spotted wearing an ‘eternity band’ or her wedding ring, and at times, she opts for no rings at all, reports the Mirror.

Jewellery expert Ella commented on Kate’s new selection of rings, suggesting they could be a “perfect” tribute to a ring Prince William gave his wife early in their relationship. “The eternity rings look to be a more subtle and understated band compared to her sizable engagement ring,” Ella observed.

 

Kate usually sports a different ring (Image: PA)

“The style of the rings seems to be gold composed with small gemstones which are either garnets or sapphires. This looks to resemble the promise ring that Prince William gave Kate at university when they first started dating.

“This was a rose-gold Victorian band embellished with pearls and garnets: representing both their birthstones. If the stones are sapphires, then it is the perfect homage to the ring it replaced.”

Ella further noted: “Kate Middleton’s usual jewellery style tends to be very influenced and dependent on what outfit she has chosen to wear. Because of this, she has been seen to style both gold and silver jewellery.

“The designs of her rings and earrings are traditionally fitting for the modern world of jewellery trends, with intricate gold and silver designs that emboss gemstones to give them a subtle statement. Amongst her favourites are pearls which are fitting for them being Prince William’s birthstone.”

(Image: Getty Images)

Her Royal Highness’s penchant for ornate gold and silver bracelets is evident, as she frequently sports designs with textured bands of chains or gemstones on her right hand. This preference is reflected in her necklace choices, often featuring a delicate chain with a standout gemstone pendant.

The Princess’s selection of gemstones is setting the trend, with the jewellery market increasingly embracing classic stones like emeralds and sapphires, echoing her fondness for garnets and pearls. Alongside her Welsh gold wedding band, Kate has been seen with a new diamond and sapphire band, which appears to be a recent addition, accompanied by two diamond eternity bands.

The Princess of Wales’s latest diamond and sapphire band, first noticed during her celebration of Team GB’s Olympic achievements in August, is speculated to be a comfortable stand-in for her iconic engagement ring. On TikTok, Royal enthusiast and fashion historian Victoria Campbell remarked: “Princess Catherine was not wearing her engagement ring at the visit that took place in Southport, England, [last week]. The iconic engagement ring that was once Princess Diana’s is of course very hard to miss.”

Liam Payne’s links with the Royal Family from Kate Middleton to the Queen

As the world mourns the loss of former One Direction star Liam Payne, fans have been sharing memories of the singer – including his links with the Royal Family

Liam Payne had numerous brushes with royalty during the height of his fame (Image: Getty)

The world is in mourning following the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. Fans of the beloved singer have been sharing touching memories and reflecting on his impactful legacy since the news broke that he had died at the age of 31.

Liam tragically lost his life on Wednesday October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was vacationing with his girlfriend. Amidst the sorrow, fans have also been recounting heartwarming anecdotes that illustrate the vibrant life Liam led in the limelight, including his encounters with British royalty during his music career.

Notably, Liam and his One Direction bandmates met Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Royal Variety Performance on Nov. 13, 2014.

At that event, pregnant with Princess Charlotte, Kate caught the eye of the young musicians, leading Harry Styles to comment, “congratulations on the bump … [though] she didn’t look bumpy,” as reported by Newsweek.

Kate Middleton met with One Direction back in November 2014 (Image: Getty)

The following year, on November 13, coinciding with the release of One Direction’s final album ‘Made in the A.M. ‘, the group once again mingled with the royals, this time meeting Prince Harry, reports the Mirror.

PEOPLE reports that the prince shared a lively banter with Harry Styles, humorously inquiring, “When was the last time you had a hair cut? ” To which Styles responded, affirming his charitable intentions by saying, “at some point I’ll be cutting it [his hair] for charity.”

The friendly back-and-forth didn’t seem to faze Liam, who looked on smiling and attentively listened, appearing perfectly at ease while mingling with royalty once more. However, contrast this with 2017 when Liam found himself quite spellbound by the late Queen Elizabeth during a Queen’s Young Leaders reception at Buckingham Palace.

 

Liam Payne looks on curiously as Prince Harry and his bandmate Harry Styles exchanged words (Image: Getty)
Recognising young community leaders’ efforts, Liam attended solo this time and although he bumped into Prince Harry again, it was his encounter with Her Majesty that truly struck him.

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Following the prestigious event, he expressed his reverence on social media: “An absolute honour to meet the Queen today on such a fantastic occasion. Privileged to share the room with such inspirational @queensyoungleaders, hear their stories and how they are helping to rebuild and preserve a sometimes broken world,” Payne penned online.

Moving to 2018, Liam had yet another opportunity to meet the Queen at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 12. The singer was also deeply moved by the death of a monarch in September 2022, and three months later, he shared a 4ft oil painting in tribute to her that had taken over 50 hours to create, as reported by the Independent.

Liam Payne was hugely in awe of the late Queen Elizabeth and even painted a portrait in her memory (Image: Getty)
Tragically, Liam died on Wednesday afternoon after falling several stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires.

Before emergency services arrived, the hotel receptionist called 911 due to concerns about his erratic behaviour and suspicion that he might have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The receptionist urgently requested help fearing he might harm himself.

Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene after falling from his hotel room balcony. A preliminary autopsy conducted on Thursday October 17 revealed that he died from multiple injuries and “internal and external” haemorrhages caused by the fall.

The prosecutor’s office handling the case stated that a toxicology report is still pending.

A Look Back at Royal Tours of Australia, from Queen Elizabeth’s Historic Visits to Meghan Markle’s Pregnancy Announcement

Ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit kicking off Oct. 18, here are some of the royal family’s most memorable trips there

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Bondi Beach on Oct. 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage

When Queen Elizabeth visited Australia for the first time in 1954, she was only two years into her history-making reign that would ultimately last 70 years until her death on Sept. 8, 2022. Queen Elizabeth, then Princess Elizabeth, had been en route to Australia as part of a larger royal tour on Feb. 6, 1952 when she found out, at just 25 years old, that her father King George VI died unexpectedly while Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip were in Kenya.

When she finally did make it Down Under on Feb. 3, 1954, she became the first British monarch to step foot on Australian soil. When her son and heir, King Charles, visits Australia on Oct. 18 alongside his wife Queen Camilla, he will be only the second British monarch to visit the Commonwealth realm — and the first British King.

When the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia for the first time, they stayed from Feb. 3 to April 1. According to Australia’s Centre of Democracy, it is estimated that close to 75% of Australia’s population saw the Queen in person on her 1954 visit alone.

Queen Elizabeth is escorted by Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies leaving a banquet at Parliament House, Canberra in 1954.

“Royal visits are a part of the history of national pride in Australia. This was especially the case for the 1954 tour,” according to the Centre. “For Australia, the visit was a chance to promote the post-war development of the country, while for the Crown, it was a chance to strengthen alliances throughout the Commonwealth countries.”

It would be nearly a decade before they returned, visiting again in 1963, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1992, 2000, 2002, 2006 and, for the final time, in 2011.

 

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.Hulton Royals Collection

Both Prince Charles and Princess Diana had been to Australia independently — the then-Lady Diana Spencer even made a private visit to the country in February 1981, less than one week after Prince Charles proposed. They married that summer (July 29, to be exact) and the then-Princess of Wales made history in 1983 when she insisted that their nine month old son, Prince William, accompany her and her husband on their tour of Australia beginning March 20, 1983. The visit, which made its way into season four of Netflix’s The Crown and the subject of a documentary called Charles and Diana: 1983, encompassed more than a month across Australia and New Zealand.

An article from PEOPLE at the time said that “The couple’s travel agenda holds a number of unprecedented events for the princess, who is making her first official overseas visit.” Though there was originally trepidation about how Diana would fare while on tour, it turned out that her star eclipsed that of her husband.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana pose before the Australian Monolithic Rock during their tour of Australia.Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images

“The prince was embarrassed the crowds so favorably favored her over him,” Sally Bedell Smith wrote in her biography Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life. “For her part, Diana was upset by the disproportionate interest in her, especially when she realized that it was disturbing Charles. She collapsed under the strain, weeping to her lady-in-waiting and secretly succumbing to bulimia. In letters to friends, Charles described his anguish over the impact ‘all this obsessed and crazed attention was having on his wife.’ ”

Princess Diana’s eventual biographer Andrew Morton said that the Australia tour “was a terrifying baptism of fire … Just 21, the newly minted royal was petrified of facing the crowds, meeting the countless dignitaries as well as the fabled royal ‘rat pack,’ the media circus who follow the royals around the globe.”

He later wrote for The New York Post that “the tour was utterly traumatic. Back in the privacy of her hotel room, she cried her eyes out, unable to handle the constant attention. … It didn’t help that Prince Charles, the former top of the billing, was reduced to a walk-on part, the crowds groaning when he came to their side of the road during their many visits. As Diana told me, ‘He was jealous. I understood the jealousy but I couldn’t explain that I didn’t ask for it.’ ”

In biographer Sarah Bradford’s book Diana, she quotes a bodyguard who said the Princess of Wales’ reception in Australia was comparable to Beatlemania.

Princess Diana traveling in a stagecoach in Ballarat, Australia on April 15, 1983.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

Diana’s persistence that William join her and Charles warmed the hearts of Australians, PEOPLE previously reported. “Bringing William is what made it really different. There was a huge amount made of Diana being a breath of fresh air and [so] modern. It was enormous,” said Jane Connors, author of Royal Visits to Australia.

Charles, Diana and William left Australia on April 17 and headed off to New Zealand, where they remained for two weeks before heading back to London on April 30.

While other royals like Princess Anne and Prince Edward and Sophie, now-Duchess of Edinburgh, have visited Australia, perhaps the two most memorable visits of the modern royal era were undertaken by Prince William, Kate Middleton and a young Prince George — who, at nine months old, was the exact same age his father was when he visited the country 30 years prior. The three were in Australia from April 16 to April 25 — significantly shorter than Charles, Diana and William before them, and did the reverse order of visiting New Zealand first (from April 7 to April 16) then Australia, rather than Australia then New Zealand as was done in the 1983 trip.

Kate Middleton and Prince George on their royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014 alongside Prince William, not pictured.

Prince William and Kate Middleton walk from the top of the stairs of Sydney’s iconic landmark Opera House on April 16, 2014. AFP/Getty
Prince George’s Cute & Fun Royal Tour Gifts

While there, little George got to visit the Taronga Zoo in Sydney with his parents, where he visited his namesake — George the Bilby! The future king “squealed with delight” when he met the real-life animal, PEOPLE reported, but had a different reaction when presented with the stuffed toy version of the marsupial — he threw it on the floor. “He does love it, honestly,” dad Prince William clarified.

That wasn’t the only stuffed animal George received as a gift while on tour in Australia. He received a stuffed wombat by the family of three’s Australian hosts, Lady and Sir Peter Cosgrove. (William’s nickname as a little boy was William the Wombat, so the gift was packed with meaning.)

“He is obsessed with wombats at the moment,” Kate reportedly said while on tour. “He is really into them.”

Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince George visit the Nightlife display at Taronga Zoo, view a Bilby and officially name the Prince George Bilby Exhibit on April 20, 2014. Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock

 

George was also apparently into sweet potatoes at the time, but not long flights — he got grumpy! — or jet lag. George took three days to get over his jet lag, William said while visiting, revealing his son “was a bit jet-lagged and it was a bit hot for him.”

“Although George made only a handful of appearances with his parents, he stole the show with every outing,” PEOPLE previously reported.

Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William on their royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014.

Prince William and Kate Middleton on their royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Australia in October 2018 — the first stop on a 16-day, four-country tour that included visits to Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand — they brought with them an exciting announcement: Meghan was pregnant with their first child! The same day they touched down in Sydney, palace officials made the announcement; Prince Archie would be born on May 6, 2019, nearly seven months after their visit Down Under.

“I’m very excited to show her this incredible country of yours,” Prince Harry said of Meghan in footage captured by Nine News Australia.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex watch a performance during their visit to Macarthur Girls High School on Oct. 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Phil Noble – Pool/Getty

“We’re both absolutely delighted to be here,” he continued. “Thank you for the incredibly warm welcome and the chance to meet so many Aussies from all walks of life.”

Harry added, “We also genuinely couldn’t think of a better place to announce the, er, upcoming baby,” Harry said, looking over to Meghan. Appearing slightly nervous, Harry added, “whether it’s a boy or a girl.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at Kingfisher Bay during their visit to Fraser Island on Oct. 22, 2018. REX/Shutterstock

The Australian Governor-General and his wife presented the couple with their first official baby gifts. “That’s so cute, it’s our first baby gift!” Meghan said as she received a fluffy stuffed kangaroo (complete with a baby joey!) and fleece Ugg booties.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Australia in 2018.Getty Images

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex talk to members of OneWave, an awareness group for mental health and wellbeing at South Bondi Beach on Oct. 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty

Harry and Meghan also visited Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, where they met two new koala moms and their joeys before visiting the Sydney Opera House. Later in the visit, the two visited Bondi Beach, and Prince Harry enjoyed a world-famous view after scaling the 1,000-plus step Sydney Harbour Bridge to raise the Invictus Flag, officially ushering in the 2018 Invictus Games, held from October 20 to October 27, 2018.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet a koala named Ruby and its koala joey named Meghan after the Duchess of Sussex during a visit to Taronga Zoo in Sydney on Oct. 16, 2018. DEAN LEWINS/AFP/Getty

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Meghan Markle has two requirements before she and her husband Prince Harry can reconcile with his brother Prince Wiliam and sister-in-law Kate Middleton, a royal expert has claimed.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be making efforts to mend the rift with the younger Windsor brother and former ‘Suits’ actress turned Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, but the Sussexes’ ties with the Royal Family have become tense since they walked away from royal duties, and they remain distant.

 

And now Royal author Tom Quinn has suggested that, while William and Kate are keen on reconciliation, Meghan isn’t quite ready to bury the hatchet – and there are two things preventing a reconciliation.

Since walking away from royal duties, Harry and Meghan have made a series of bombshell claims about royal life, in high-profile interviews – including with megastar Oprah Winfrey – and in in their dramatic Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan. Royal commentator Mr Quinn even suggested Meghan is blocking Harry from engaging in peace talks with Kate and William, forming a barrier preventing her husband from reaching out with an”olive branch” even after Kate’s cancer diagnosis.

Since walking away from royal duties, Harry and Meghan have made a series of bombshell claims about royal life, in high-profile interviews – including with megastar Oprah Winfrey – and in in their dramatic Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan. Royal commentator Mr Quinn even suggested Meghan is blocking Harry from engaging in peace talks with Kate and William, forming a barrier preventing her husband from reaching out with an”olive branch” even after Kate’s cancer diagnosis.

Mr Quinn said: “There has been a shift here since Kate’s illness Harry and Meghan do feel they need to extend an olive branch, but Meghan’s sense of grievance is still preventing anything really meaningful happening. Illness often brings warring family members together, and there have been hopes at Kensington Palace that Kate’s illness might do it. The royal author claims William and Kate have made efforts to repair ties with the Sussexes and have extended an invitation to Meghan and Harry, encouraging them to bring Archie and Lilibet to the UK for a visit – but Meghan has refused.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Mr Quinn said: “Harry would like a reconciliation, but supports his wife completely and until she feels that the Royal family have been sufficiently nice to her – and grovelingly apologised for the past – it’s not going to happen.”

“There is no way Meghan would bring the children to the UK,” he added. “William and Kate have suggested that Meghan and Harry bring the children and that the two couples and their families try to makeup, but the suggestion is not leading anywhere so far.” The relationship between Meghan and Harry and William and Kate has been strained following the Sussexes’ candid revelations about Royal life in their Netflix documentary series and their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

In his tell-all memoir ‘Spare’, Harry levelled several allegations against his brother and sister-in-law. In his book, Harry recounts a fierce argument with William, claiming that the Prince of Wales branded Meghan as “difficult”, “rude” and “abrasive”. Harry goes on to allege that during this confrontation, William “grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor”.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was ‘obsessed’ with Prince William and Harry, but they ‘never accepted’ party invites, ex-publicist says

Rob Shuter, who worked for Combs in the early ’00s, claims the rapper kept “framed photos” of the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex in his New York apartment

Sean “Diddy” Combs is a big fan of Prince William and Prince Harry, but they never accepted invitations to one of his star-studded parties.

Rob Shuter, who previously worked as a publicist for the musician from 2002 to 2004, told BBC News he was asked to call William, 42, and Harry, 40, to invite them to Combs’ events “more than 10 times”.

However, the royals never accepted the invitation, despite Combs “offering to cover their travel, lodging, and even pay for their security,” Shuter said.

“Diddy is obsessed with Prince Harry and Prince William. He thinks of himself as a king, so it makes sense that he would want two princes in his entourage,” Shuter said.

“[They] never accepted [the invitation], they were never a part of his world,” he added.

(L-R) Prince William, Kanye West, Prince Harry and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pictured at Wembley Arena in London in 2007.

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Shuter also said the rapper – who is currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after being denied bail by two judges – even kept “framed photos” of the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex in his New York apartment.

PEOPLE has contacted Kensington Palace for comment.

(From left to right) Prince William, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Prince Harry.

 

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Combs was arrested at a Manhattan hotel a day earlier. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The musician appeared in federal court on Oct. 10 for a hearing in his criminal case, which was attended by his mother, Janice Combs, and his children. His trial is scheduled for May 5, 2025.

The Bad Boy Records founder was charged in an indictment with organizing alleged “freak” sex shows, which prosecutors said were highly staged sex acts. Prosecutors allege Combs forced or coerced women to participate in the “freak.”

Sean ‘Diddy’ brief.

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Combs’ legal battle became public last November, when his ex, singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, filed a lawsuit against him, alleging that the music mogul had abused her over a decade. The lawsuit was settled the following day, but since then, several others have accused him of misconduct.

“I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some degree of control over,” Ventura said in a statement at the time. “I want to thank my family, fans, and attorneys for their unwavering support.”

Her attorney, Douglas Wigdor, added: “I am very proud of Ms. Ventura for having the strength to take her lawsuit public. She should be commended for doing so.”

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During a guest appearance on a well-liked YouTube channel devoted to celebrity rumors, former NBC anchor Matt Lauer dropped a bombshell regarding the paternity of Meghan Markle’s son, Archie. The shocking revelation has caused waves throughout British tabloids and social media.

Even though Lauer never said outright that Archie wasn’t Prince Harry’s son, his well-chosen remarks and sly looks unnerved viewers.

Lauer made reference to his own demise as a result of sexual harassment claims while highlighting the perils of unquestioningly putting your faith in public individuals and the media. The media has a habit of presenting some couples in a particular way, he said, pointing a finger at the camera. Although fairy tales are promoted to us all, the reality is frequently much more mundane.

Lauer went on to cite a royal family-affiliated source who had leaked shocking details about Archie’s fatherhood. Lauer brought highlighted differences in the timeframe between Meghan and Harry’s relationship and Archie’s birth, despite the awfully hazy facts of this purported knowledge.

Suspense filled social media, with #ArchiePaternity going viral across the globe. There were several speculations and memes circulating.

While ardent supporters of Meghan Markle rejected Lauer’s allegations as the desperate ramblings of a disgraced media personality, some said that there might be more to the tale than meets the eye given Meghan’s conspicuous absence from recent royal festivities.

One aspect of Meghan Markle’s encounter with Lauer persisted as especially unnerving: her total lack of comment. Meghan has not yet responded to the circulating reports regarding Archie’s paternity, despite the international uproar around her name.

Others claim that this quiet says a lot. From her contentious relationship with her own father to her outspokenness on social issues, Meghan Markle has never been afraid to speak her mind. Her resounding silence on this subject contrasts sharply with her often frank remarks. Meghan Markle ignites the flames by refusing to address the rumors. Social media era silence can frequently be interpreted as acknowledgment of guilt or shame. Every day that goes by without Meghan saying anything lets the rumors fester and get worse.

Reporters who disagree say that Meghan is deliberately keeping quiet to shield her son from the media circus. This argument has some merit, but it’s crucial to keep in mind that Meghan seems to be hiding something the longer she remains silent.

The real story is still unknown. Matt Lauer’s reliability is called into question due to his past, even though he has a background in journalism. But the fact that a well-known media figure would comment in such a way on a royal child guarantees that the rumors will never stop swirling. There’s no turning back Meghan Markle’s silence on this one. Her carefully built reputation will be further harmed by these explosive charges the longer she puts off responding to them.

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I so wanted Meghan to be fulfilled. But these NINE outfits made me realise she was going from Duchess to D-List

Clothes, of course, are a window to a woman’s soul.

So, one wonders, what on earth is Meghan trying to tell us with her new style direction?

A fortnight ago, the Duchess of Sussex turned up on the red carpet in an overly revealing Carolina Herrera U-neck – I prefer to call it a U-bend – split-hem dress that was truly surprising in its dishevelment and inappropriateness for a children’s charity gala event.

And it wasn’t just her ill-fitting dress: Meghan’s hair looked wet and tangled, and her toes were exposed in skimpy sandals.

It was such a turnaround from her old chic, together style – so determinedly ‘look-at-me’ – that even I, a staunch advocate ever since Meghan entered public life, could no longer sing her praises.
A children’s charity event hardly seemed the place to flash quite so much flesh.

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Meghan and Harry left the UK and their public duties in January 2020 and, it seems, as her royal life unravelled, so has her dress sense, writes Liz Jones

A piece I then wrote in this newspaper saying as much received over 4,000 comments and started a Twitter storm.
So many readers agreed with me that Meghan’s look was a disappointing low.

When she was part of the Firm, don’t forget, we had sleek up-dos, discreet simplicity, couture and closed toes (toe cleavage is frowned upon in a cathedral, at any royal occasion or palace).
But she and Harry left the UK and their public duties in January 2020 and, it seems, as her royal life unravelled, so has her dress sense.

I strongly believe Meghan’s fashion choices reflect how she feels more accurately than any solemn interview or gobbledegook speech.

So, for a woman who said she was so keen to ‘find her voice’, what does this gaping, overly-revealing red dress tell us?

To my mind, it seems she’s trying to be sexy, instead of dignified or chic. She desperately needs a good stylist, and a stable of straight-talking designers who will rush to her aid. When Diana was making mistakes with sheer skirts, over-exposed décolletage and droopy polka dots, British Vogue’s Anna Harvey stepped up and helped transform her.

Now Meghan needs someone of the calibre of Anna Wintour, Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief, to guide her. Because I can only see the outfits getting worse if not. And that’s no good for her, for Harry or for the fashion industry. I hear several big brands are wary about lending her clothes.

Also – why the frequent red carpet public appearances? Perhaps she wants the British public to believe she’s busy, that her life has meaning. Sadly – and it is sad it has come to this – we are all thinking, ‘Oh no, not another red carpet, not another charity gala!’

I so wanted Meghan to be fulfilled – not this thin, haunted-looking woman, who’s doing teapot poses in front of yet more photographers.

She once seemed set to break the mould, but as the wheels have come off her post-Royal life – the failed commercial deals, the lost goodwill from those crowds of fans – these photographs charting Meghan’s fashion journey prove she’s no longer conveying that early promise. That upbeat, modern, empowered woman is, sadly, no longer to be seen.
Looking back at Meghan’s key fashion moments, you can see this slow, creeping metamorphosis from Duchess to D-List.

The innocent incomer look

The engagement, November 2017

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Meghan in a white belted coat from Line The Label and pale Aquazzura shoes in 2017

Even in these early days, Meghan is choosing her clothes with care, with a white belted coat from Line The Label and pale Aquazzura shoes. This choice of white – signifying purity, innocence – was clearly a message to the British public, who she desperately hoped would approve of her.
And, indeed, everyone was thrilled at the couple’s happiness in the garden at Kensington Palace, at how smitten Harry looked.

Fitting in with the firm

Balmoral, December 2017

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Meghan dressed in a Sentaler coat, Chloe bag, Stuart Weitzman boots, Philip Treacy hat and M&S gloves at Balmoral in 2017

Understandably keen to fit in here – it was the first time a fiancée had been invited to Balmoral for Christmas – Meghan has dressed entirely for the part in a Sentaler coat, Chloe bag, Stuart Weitzman boots, Philip Treacy hat and M&S gloves.

Her all-brown outfit was warm – Meghan was sweetly trying to stop her teeth chattering – and she stole regular looks at other members of the Royal Family for guidance. This, though, is definitely not a habit she would sustain.

The second wedding dress

Windsor, May 2018

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The duchess wore this Stella McCartney halterneck dress to her wedding reception – it showed off Meghan’s Pilates honed shoulders

I loved this Stella McCartney halterneck dress, worn to their wedding reception – it showed off Meghan’s Pilates honed shoulders, and the ivory worked so well against her exquisite skin tone. Her hair was up, and the scene was so glamorous, I felt proud to be British.
She looks serene: the relief she had finally made it – even amid all the kerfuffle about her father’s non-attendance – must have been huge. Her confidence seems superhigh: the choice of this dress was unabashedly brave. It says, ‘I’m rising above it all. I deserve this.’

Relaxed perfection – for the last time

Commonwealth Youth Challenge, July 2018

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Meghan wears a simple Brandon Maxwell shift in a sunny colour, closed Manolo shoes

This is perfect: a simple Brandon Maxwell shift in a sunny colour, closed Manolo shoes. Nothing screams, ‘Look at me!’ Hair is up, the dress just the right length. Meghan seems assured: not just because Harry gives her adoring looks, but the British public are discovering what a great asset she is.
Harry is looking after her, pointing out things she should see. She isn’t yet clinging on for dear life or barging in front of him. You can’t imagine Kate pulling this off. Sadly, this is the last time we will see Meghan so relaxed.

I’m not ok – a first fashion misstep

South Africa, October 2019

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The duchess wore this sleeveless trench dress for her interview with Tom Bradby in South Africa in October 2019

I can’t stand sleeveless trench dresses: they’re boxy and fussy. Meghan had worn the white version of this Nonie dress for her first official picture after Archie’s birth. Choosing this for her interview with Tom Bradby was a reminder, perhaps, of her vulnerability – Hey guys, remember I’m a mom, the scrutiny is so hard when you have a new baby.
Just as the dress hit a peculiar note, so did her plea for sympathy, speaking of the difficulties of her privileged life while feet away, African children were very much in need.

Out in a very ill-judged mini

Global Citizen Live concert, New York, September 2021

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Meghan seemed to love this Valentino embellished shift which she wore to the Global Citizen Live concert, New York, in September 2021

No, no, no! You cannot wear a miniskirt! You are not Twiggy!
But Meghan seemed to love this Valentino embellished shift – certainly, the spangles got her noticed, but for all the wrong reasons. The silhouette is too boxy, and does little for her.
The dress marks the start of her ‘Look at me, I’m the star’ phase.

A mismatch at a worthy occasion

Invictus Games, Germany, September 2023

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Meghan wore this Zara romper suit while walking in front of injured hero servicemen and women at the Invictus Games in Germany in September last year

There’s nothing like a crumpled Zara romper suit while walking in front of injured hero servicemen and women, to tell you it’s game over. Where has the goddess in Stella McCartney gone? It cannot be the same person, surely? There’s little dignity in bearing so much leg at an occasion like this.
What was she trying to tell us? ‘Hi, I’m fun Meghan!’ The Royals must have rolled their eyes in dismay.

Pyjama time!

Online safety panel in Colombia, August 2024

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The duchess wears a bronze shirt is by Victoria Beckham and pants by La Ligne to an online safety panel in Colombia in August

She is wearing pyjamas. Satin ones. Yes, the bronze shirt is by Victoria Beckham and the pants by La Ligne, and she wants to appear laid-back yet sincere at what should be a thoughtful occasion. But she just looks sloppy.

Red alert

Children’s Hospital gala, Los Angeles, October 2024

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Meghan in a red Carolina Herrera frock that she wore to a Children’s Hospital gala in Los Angeles earlier this month

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