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GK Barry, real name Grace Keeling, rose to fame on TikTok before starting her successful podcast, Saving Grace. She also appeared on I’m A Celeb last year

GK Barry, real name Grace Keeling, has been raking in the cash thanks to her podcast success as well as her appearance on I’m A Celebrity.

The star quickly became a fan-favourite on IAC last year, with the internet personality forming a unique friendship with Reverend Richard Coles. She also provided viewers and campmates entertainment thanks to her witty humour, dramatic responses and friendly exterior.

The 25-year-old has been on the rise over the last few years. She first rose to fame posting funny videos on TikTok in 2020 while completing a film studies degree at Nottingham Trent University. It wasn’t long until she surpassed one million followers. In 2022, she started a podcast called Saving Grace where she chats to various celebrities.

After skyrocketing to fame, she even joined the cast of Loose Women as a panellist and went on to appear on I’m A Celeb. This year, fans were shocked to see her cameo as Vanessa in the Netflix series, Missing You. Latests accounts for her business show she has assets of over £1.2million, which is up from £484,000 in 2023.

GK has raked in the cash thanks to her podcast and TV appearances

Last year, GK admitted fame wasn’t always on the vision board for her, with the star telling The Mirror it was “an entirely accidental career for me” as she hadn’t expected to go viral with her videos. She explained: “I called myself GK Barry because I didn’t want people from school or university finding my videos. I was embarrassed about it at first.

“It’s ironic – when you’re small, a lot of people will judge you for the content you are putting out. But as you start getting bigger, all those people who judged you want to become your best friend.” On I’m A Celeb, she even opened up about going from ‘poor to Porsche’ almost overnight.

Rev. Richard asked: “So Grace did you go from working in Costa to all of a sudden being able to buy a house?” The podcaster replied: “Yeah.” Continuing, Richard queried: “So you didn’t go from poor, poor, poor, a little less poor, a bit more money, you went from poor to rich?”

To which GK answered: “Yeah, pretty quick. And I remember being like, ‘I’m making enough money to buy a new car now’ and I remember a Porsche drove past me as I had that thought. I remember thinking, ‘I could buy a Porsche and it would not be an issue.’ I went to the centre, I was looking at an old one that was cheaper, but the one that I wanted was next to it and it was so nice.

“I rang my accountant and I was like, ‘Can I do it?’ And he was like, ‘Yeah’, so I bought it.”

Loose Women host Ruth Langsford has admitted her divorce from Eamonn Holmes is ‘painful’ in a candid new interview but also insisted she is moving on with her life

Ruth Langsford has spoken for the first time about her split from husband Eamonn Holmes – admitting it has been “very painful” but insisting she refused to “crumble” and is moving on with her life.

The Loose Women star and Eamonn announced their break up last year amidst reports they had been living separate lives for some time already. Since then Ruth has had to watch on as Eamonn began a new relationship with girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth said: “A break-up of a relationship is hard enough for anybody to deal with

“A divorce is very difficult and it’s very painful, but most people don’t have to do it in the public eye, with everybody having an opinion about you and writing things about you and commenting things about you. But that’s the nature of my job. I’ve always had that and if you can’t cope with that, you shouldn’t be doing this job.”

Asked how she is feeling now, Ruth added: “I’m all right. Relationship breakdowns are very difficult – marriage, friendship, whatever it is – but you just deal with it and you have to move on. You can either let yourself crumble or you pick yourself up and get on with life. It’s a choice.”

Ruth, who shares son Jack, 22, with Eamonn, added: “I’m not delighted my marriage is over but I’ve accepted that my marriage is over, so I am trying to now embrace the fact that I’m single and can make choices that are just about me.”

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Ruth gave the interview to woman&home magazine with sources close to her saying she felt it was the right time to speak, choosing to promote her clothing range at the same time as touching on the break up. In the magazine, honest Ruth also says she has lost weight in part due to the divorce, which came after 14 years of marriage. Cracks had started to appear in their relationship before the formal announcement of the split and they had not been photographed together for two years.

“I have lost weight,” she said, confirming she is now a size 14. “Divorce obviously has something to do with it but I also went for a hormone check and rebalance, which helped. It could also hopefully mean that I’m coming to the end of menopause. I feel better when I’m a bit lighter.”

Admitting some self-doubt, she added: “I know I’m supposed to be empowered, look in the mirror and love my 65-year-old body. Well, I don’t always and, actually, I don’t think many women do. When I’m with my friends, we all complain about trivial stuff but it’s how we feel and that’s OK. Then, we pick ourselves up and get on with our lives because we have so much to be grateful for. We have a good moan, then another bottle of wine!”

Ruth took time off work from Loose Women when the split was first announced in May and returned in July with sources saying at the time she had been left devastated by what had happened and how quickly Eamonn moved on. Her presenting jobs on ITV and with the QVC shopping channel have helped her to look forward with a positive outlook. She said: “For a lot of people, whatever troubles you have, work is something that you have to get up and do. For me, it’s always been a good thing to dust myself down and concentrate on something else.”

She used her first interview to pay tribute to her friends who have had to help her through the split and sometimes been there during tearful late night conversations. Ruth said: “My female friendships are very important and, by God, have they stepped up. They did before, when my sister died, particularly. I’ve always known they’re there, but when the chips are down, they’re really there. They lift you up from the floor. They dry your tears, they bring food around, they phone you all the time to make sure you’re OK – and I would do the same for them. I can probably count those friends – the 2am friend – on one hand.”

By contrast to Ruth’s pain, soon after the split was announced, Eamonn was photographed with girlfriend Katie, although his friends insist they only became close after his split to Ruth. Speaking in June last year, Eamonn “I’m not OK. This is not a good time at all.” When asked about whether he and Ruth will continue to have a relationship of any kind, Eamonn added: “It’s too early to say but I hope we can still be friends.” He has since gone on holiday with his new partner Katie and has continued to work on GB News throughout the break up.

Ruth is now planning holidays herself, considering a visit to Thailand to see her best friend from school. Another option may be to go on a girls trip abroad to celebrate turning 65 as she says she would like to travel more. She said “As for the future, there is a certain feeling of liberation but I’m definitely not planning my next 10 years in finite detail!”

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Dan Kennedy for Woman and Home Magazine)Ruth also suggested she will look to date again like Eamonn when the time is right. She said: “I’m quite fine being on my own, but not forever. When you’re in a relationship, it’s easy to say, ‘Great, I’ve got a weekend to myself,’ but when you think that might be every weekend, it’s a different story.”

In the magazine she names Coronation Street actor Jacob Roberts as a celebrity crush describing him as “hot, tall and dark”. Ruth, who turns 65 in March, also speaks in the interview about her dementia fears, as both her parents had Alzheimer’s, with her dad passing away in 2002 and her beloved mum now 94.

She could be tested to see if she is more likely to suffer with the disease when she gets older but she “would rather not know” for the time being as there is currently no medication to treat it. Ruth has found some comments about her looks on social media hurtful but has no plans to go under the knife just yet.

“I’m not saying that I’ll never have a neck lift or a chin lift because, who knows? By the time I’m 68, I might not be able to stand it any more. My grandma and mum were against vanity. If ever I said to my mum, ‘My knees are so chubby,’ she’d say, ‘You’re lucky to have knees.’ Perhaps somewhere in the back of my mind I’ve got a conditioning that to do anything like that is vain. There are times when I think, ‘Am I just cutting my nose off to spite my face?’ I say I don’t want injectables or fillers but I could look great.”

Eamonn and Ruth met in 1997 when they were introduced by mutual friends and they then dated for over a decade before Eamonn popped the question and they married in 2010. Sources close to the former couple admit their divorce has not been finalised and it is unclear how much longer that will take, with one source saying they expect it will be months before they have settled everything.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has been photographed at her beloved sister Linda Nolan’s funeral today as friends, family and fans pay tribute to the star

Coleen Nolan cut a solemn figure as she arrived at her sister Linda Nolan’s funeral today.

The Loose Women star, 59, sported an all black outfit as she arrived at St Paul’s Church in Blackpool, where Linda’s funeral is being held. The church for Linda’s funeral holds a special meaning to the beloved star – as it’s the same place where Linda exchanged vows with her “soulmate” husband, the late Brian Hudson, in the summer of 1981.

Coleen wore a black top with a long black leather skirt, and wore a black fur coat over the top of the ensemble and accessorised her look with a pair of black leather boots. She was photographed wiping away tears with a tissue as mourners gathered to pay their respects to beloved Linda.

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TV star Coleen also sported pink nails, a pink handbag and a pink ribbon on the collar of her jacket, a powerful symbol of breast cancer awareness. Talented singer Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 before being given the all clear in 2011. However, she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2017.

Last month the star died age 65 from double pneumonia, although her immune system had been left weakened by her secondary breast cancer and treatment. The Nolan Sisters singer was surrounded by her devoted siblings. Linda bravely planned her own funeral two years before her death, selflessly wanting to save her siblings from further heartache. And her special requests, including wanting a pink and sparkly coffin, have been honoured by her family, to ensure the showbiz legend gets the perfect send off.

A string of stars arrived at the funeral to pay tribute to Linda. Coleen’s sisters, Anne and Maureen were also seen arriving at the church in Blackpool after they paid tribute to Linda following her tragic death in January.

Linda’s devoted sisters – Anne, aged 74, Denise, 72, Maureen, 69, and Coleen, 59 – were present at her bedside, providing support and comfort during her final hours. Coleen emotionally opened up about losing Linda, sharing with The Mirror: “It’s been 10 days since my lovely sister Linda died and it’s still hard to believe she’s gone.”

As the family braced themselves for the final farewell today and laying Linda to rest alongside her husband Brian’s ashes, Coleen finds herself cherishing the last memories they made together in the hospital. She recounted: “My daughter Ciara and I sat with her and we said everything we needed to say to each other.

“She told us how much she loved us and we told her we loved her. I think she knew it would be the last time she’d see us, but there were no tears. Although she had double pneumonia and was on oxygen, she was cracking jokes, being her usual funny self and eating the chocolate people had brought her. She wanted to hear about my new grandson and I showed her lots of photos of him.”

Frankie Bridge looked flawless in a green co-ord on Friday’s Loose Women, and fans have been quick to snap up the River Island outfit after she shared a snap on social media

If ever you feel yourself stuck in a rut with your wardrobe, I highly recommend snooping on Frankie Bridge’s Instagram account. The former Saturdays singer has become an infinite source of style inspiration, and shoppers have fallen in love with one of her recent looks .

Appearing on Friday’s episode of Loose Women, the 36-year-old looked ‘stunning’ in a green tailored co-ord. Viewers rushed to compliment her ensemble, commenting on her social media post ‘This colour on you’, ‘love this outfit’ and ‘so stunning’.

Styled by Lauren Paxton, the mum-of-two wore a Khaki Tailored Shirt with the matching Khaki Pleated Wide Leg Trousers . And despite its designer-inspired appearance, Frankie’s two-piece is actually from the high street and costs less than £100.

The £49 shirt cuts a dreamy silhouette, with a utility style collar, sleek sleeves and nipping in at the waist. It’s complete with four smart buttons that give it a polished look that’s perfect for the office.

Not everyone was a fan of Frankie’s look, with one follower adding ‘oh no, not green’, but if the khaki hue isn’t for you, the co-ord also comes in beige. Both colourways are available in sizes 6-18.

Frankie paired the top with the Khaki Pleated Wide Leg Trousers , which cost £45. They boast a flattering wide leg fit with pleated detailing. But the best part? They have a secret elasticated waistband at the back for added comfort – and is also ideal if you’re between sizes.

Moreover, the trousers feature belt loops, ideal for adding a chic black or tan belt. But if you prefer, there’s also the option to go for the Khaki Belted Tailored Mini Skort, which is £35.

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For something a little more relaxed, but with a similar collar, M&S has this Pure Cotton Twill Collared Short Jacket for £59 . It’s cut in a comfy regular fit, with a neat collar and short length for a cool, modern look, while the two front pockets are super handy. The retailer also has this Tailored Collarless Blazer in a butter yellow shade , which is giving similar high-end vibes as the River Island number, but with a bit of a twist.

Another go-to brand for blazers is Nobody’s Child, and they’ve currently got a Chocolate Brown Double Breasted Relaxed Blazer on their website for £120. In a trendy shade, it’s got a timeless notch collar, double-breasted front and matching buttons. Alternatively, you can copy Frankie Bridge’s River Island look here.

Linda Nolan’s sister Denise Nolan-Anderson paid tribute to the late singer with an emotional eulogy, and revealed the birthday tradition they’ll remember her by

The late Linda Nolan will be remembered by her sisters every year with a very special birthday tradition. On Saturday morning, a hearse carrying her pink glittery coffin arrived at at St Paul’s Church in Blackpool as the family prepared to bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Linda.

Her sisters Anne, Maureen, Loose Women star Coleen and Denise, along with other family members, stood by as Linda’s coffin, adorned with a floral arrangement, was carried into the church. The family donned black attire, but touches of pink were visible in the form of ribbons pinned to their outfits or pink handbags they carried – a symbol of breast cancer awareness.

Coleen was emotional as she arrived at Linda’s funeral

Denise Nolan greeted mourners at her sister’s funeralLast month, Linda died age 65 from double pneumonia, although her immune system had been left weakened by her secondary breast cancer and treatment. The Nolan Sisters singer was surrounded by her devoted siblings.

During the funeral service, mourners were told she would have “loved all the fuss”. The Faith Hill song There You’ll Be was played as the singer’s coffin was taken into the church, which was packed with mourners, including people standing at the back.

In a eulogy, her sister Denise Nolan-Anderson said: “She really loved going to premieres and opening nights, having her beautiful hair and make-up done, and always was the life and soul of any big occasion. She would have loved all the fuss today.”

She also revealed the touching way the family will mark Linda’s birthday – with her favourite drink. “We remember Bern on her birthday with Vodka mules. Linda’s will have to be Peach Melbas.”

The family added pops of pink to their outfitsShe added that singer Linda had so many friends “who adored her”. Describing her sister’s cancer diagnosis, Denise told the church: “She said the hair loss was the worst thing for her.”

She said the diagnosis, along with losing her husband Brian and sister Bernie, could have “destroyed” a lesser person. Denise added: “Not Linda, instead she chose to help raise millions for cancer research.”

She said her sister showed “courage in the face of adversity”. She concluded: “It’s time to rest now Linda. The battle is over. You are free.”

A recording of Linda singing When It’s Over was played after the eulogy.

Among the mourners were Charlotte Dawson, daughter of comedian Les Dawson, Lee Brennan from boyband 911, and Coronation Street actress Jodie Prenger.

Linda and her sisters Coleen, Bernie, Maureen, Anne and Denise formed the pop group, recording hits like Gotta Pull Myself Together and I’m In The Mood For Dancing in the late 70s and early 80s. Bernie died of breast cancer in 2013 aged 52.

Singer Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 before being given the all clear in 2011. However, she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2017.

Princess Beatrice’s new daughter Athena is now at home with the rest of her family after it was announced today that she came into the world several weeks early

Princess Beatrice is now getting used to life with her newborn baby girl with the rest of her family.

The royal baby, called Athena, was welcomed into the world last week on January 22. Today Beatrice’s delighted husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi shared an adorable snap of the baby showing her dark hair, wearing a white long-sleeved garment, and wrapped in a pink blanket.

Beatrice just announced her pregnancy back in October and at the time, it was said that the baby would be due in the spring. However, it appears that the little girl has arrived several weeks prematurely at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, weighing 4lb 5oz.

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It comes amid a seemingly tough few weeks for Beatrice as just a month ago before Christmas, it was thought that a pregnant Beatrice would not spend the festive season with the Royal Family as she would head abroad to spend time with Edoardo’s family. However, she ended up staying in the UK and ultimately spending Christmas with the royals at Sandringham after receiving medical advice not to travel long distances.

Doctors are said to have warned then that a premature arrival was a possibility. But despite Athena’s early arrival, she is now at home with her parents and getting to know sister Sienna, aged three, and big half-brother Wolfie. Her birth was announced earlier today by Buckingham Palace in a statement saying: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12.57pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.

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Beatrice’s husband Edoardo posted a tribute to his new daughter, calling her “tiny and absolutely perfect”. He wrote on Instagram sharing a photograph of Athena wrapped in a blanket: “Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. We welcomed baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her. Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena.

“A massive thank you from my wife and I goes out to all the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their exceptional care and support during this incredibly special time.” Beatrice’s sister Eugenie also celebrated the new arrival by posting “Welcome Baby Girl” and sharing Mr Mapelli Mozzi’s photograph of baby Athena wrapped in a pink blanket on her Instagram Stories.

The child is also the 14th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and the second to be born since her death in 2022, following the arrival of Eugenie’s second child Ernest in 2023.

And although the new baby will not get a title from the King, the baby will get a unique title thanks to Edo, who is actually an Italian count. Speaking to the Daily Mail previously Edoardo’s dad, Count Allessandro Mapelli Mozzi, explained: “Edoardo is the only male descendent taking the family into the next generation. He is a count, his wife will be a countess automatically and any of their children will be counts or nobile donna.”

Princess Beatrice has given birth to her second child, opting for a unique name that strays away from royal tradition. She and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are now enjoying their new family at home following the early arrival

Princess Beatrice has given birth to her second daughter – and given the little girl an adorable name.

The eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, 36, and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, sweetly named their newborn Athena. And while the moniker isn’t a traditional name in the Royal Family, it has a deeper meaning for the couple.

The name is rich in history, making it a fitting choice for the pair’s newest addition to their family. In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and inspiration.

She is a symbol of strength, intelligence, and independence – qualities that no doubt resonate with the values Princess Beatrice hopes to pass on to her daughter. Known for her role as a protector and guide, Athena was a notable figure in ancient Greece, often associated with the city of Athens.

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Prince Philip also had Greek relatives, having been born in Greece, and Beatrice was known for her close bond with her grandparents. The name could also reflect Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s Italian roots, stepping away from traditional British names.

This isn’t the first time Princess Beatrice has taken a different approach to picking her children’s names. In 2021, the couple named their first child Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi – a name that paid tribute to Beatrice’s beloved late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Sienna could also be associated with her mother’s name Sarah, with the pair sharing the same initials. This could lead to speculation that Athena could also be a nod to her father, Andrew.

It is understood Beatrice and her week-old daughter are healthy and doing well despite the baby’s early arrival, and both have left hospital and are at home. She was due to give birth in early spring and in December received medical advice and was told by doctors not to travel long distances.

A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12.57pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.

“The baby was born weighing four pounds and five ounces. Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the royal family have all been informed and are delighted with the news.”

Beatrice’s husband Edoardo posted a tribute to his new daughter, calling her “tiny and absolutely perfect”. He wrote on Instagram sharing a photograph of Athena wrapped in a blanket: “Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. We welcomed baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her. Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena.

“A massive thank you from my wife and I goes out to all the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their exceptional care and support during this incredibly special time.”

Beatrice’s sister Eugenie also celebrated the new arrival by posting “Welcome Baby Girl” and sharing Mr Mapelli Mozzi’s photograph of baby Athena wrapped in a pink blanket on her Instagram Stories.

Sarah Ferguson is celebrating the arrival of her fourth grandchild following the news that Princess Beatrice has welcomed her second baby, a little girl named Athena

Proud grandma Fergie has joked about her 5-a-side team of grandchildren after daughter Princess Beatrice welcomed her second child.

It was announced today that Beatrice, 36 and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, have welcomed a baby girl called Athena. She arrived several weeks early, and is a little sister for the couple’s three-year-old daughter Sienna, and Edoardo’s son, eight-year-old Wolfie. Athena is Fergie and Prince Andrew’s fourth grandchild and joins Wolfie, Edo’s son.

Once the happy news was confirmed, joyful Sarah shared a sweet post on Instagram in celebration. Alongside a photo of the newborn, she wrote: “Overflowing with love and joy to be able to welcome Athena Elizabeth Rose into the world. She is already so adored and I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again. So proud of Edo, Beatrice and the rest of my little 5-a-side team!”

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Sarah wasn’t the only one to share a touching message. New dad Edoardo posted a tribute to his second daughter, calling her “tiny and absolutely perfect”. He shared a photograph of Athena wrapped in a blanket, and wrote: “Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. We welcomed baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her. Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena.

A massive thank you from my wife and I goes out to all the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their exceptional care and support during this incredibly special time.”

Beatrice’s sister Eugenie also celebrated the new arrival by posting: “Welcome Baby Girl” and sharing Edoardo’s photograph of baby Athena wrapped in a pink blanket on her Instagram Stories.

A statement from Buckingham Palace, meanwhile, read: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12.57pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.

“The baby was born weighing four pounds and five ounces. Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the royal family have all been informed and are delighted with the news.”

Athena, who will not be an HRH, is born 11th in line to the throne, with Beatrice’s younger sister Princess Eugenie moving down to 12th place.

Beatrice announced her pregnancy back in October with two adorable family snaps. The first showed a blonde-haired Sienna from behind as she walked along a country lane, holding hands in the middle of her father and big brother Wolfie. In another picture, an overjoyed Beatrice – wearing a black puffer jacket – smiled at the camera, while being embraced by Edoardo, who was gazing at his wife. Beatrice is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah, and the new baby will be the Yorks’ fourth grandchild.

The future King donned his flat cap and headed off to Lower Blakemere Farm in Hereford, where he spent some time with Phil and Heather Gorringe and their son Monty

Prince William was in his element as enjoyed a very rural royal outing this week.

The future king – who, like Princess Kate, has a known love of the outdoors – headed to Lower Blakemere Farm in Hereford, where he met with Phil and Heather Gorringe along with their son, Monty. And he made quite an impression on the family.

Heather has opened up about William’s down-to-earth visit, which saw him shown a new grain store and some regenerative farming equipment at work, before joining the Gorringes on a walk around the farm – which stands on Duchy of Cornwall land – to check out their composting projects.

Heather told People: “He’s such a nice guy, isn’t he? He seems really down to earth — and miles taller than I ever imagined. And he loved the worms, so that was really great.”

The worms in question were a part of the ‘Wiggly Wigglers wormery’, which was created by Heather for their domestic waste. William appeared fascinated by the construction.

“Wormery? Is that a technical term?” he asked his hostess. “Oh my goodness, look at that,” he further marvelled at the household waste and the dark material it created. “It’s like black gold,” Heather told him.

Despite his position as the future king, William is universally praised for his down-to-earth nature. Just recently he stunned onlookers when he stopped off at a Wetherspoons pub in Binrmingham to enjoy a pint with fellow Aston Villa fans.

One fan, Steve Jones, 56, said of the Prince: “He was fantastic. I was quite amazed about how engaged he was with the club and his interest. He’s not a fair weather fan. He really loves the club with a passion. We spoke about the club, the transfers, the pending Champions League trip to Monaco, and all things Aston Villa. He asked many questions, he’s got a good level of interest.”

Steve continued: “It was 95 per cent chat about Villa as that’s our shared interest but a bit about his family. Young George is a Villa fan but he didn’t want all three to be Villa fans. He was massively interested and seemed a really genuine guy and all he wanted to do is talk about Villa.”

According to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the low-key outings are all part of William’s plan for a more down-to-earth royal approach .

She told the Mirror : “For a while now, William has been putting into action the way that he intends to do the job. And that, as he now made clear, is royal with a small r. You could say that the small ‘r’ also stands for relatable, because that is what he is showing himself to be.

Jennie continued: “I think he gets quite a kick out of surprising people – by taking calls in a restaurant, serving people from burger stalls or dropping into a pub to buy a round of drinks. I think William finds it refreshing to be able to interact without all the fuss that generally goes with a royal visit. And I’m sure he also realises that in PR terms, it is extremely effective. It’s important for the Royal Family to be in touch as much as possible with the way ordinary people feel.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior royals in January 2020 – and one subsequent move by Harry has led to his ‘exile’ from The Firm, an expert has said

It’s been five years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit royal life.

The couple have gone on to set up a new life together in the States – but their relationship with the Firm has been left in tatters.

Having stepped down, the Sussexes levelled a number of criticisms at members of the monarchy – in their Oprah interview, their Netflix series, and in Spare. As such, a huge gulf has developed, and the couple are said to have been ‘cut off’ by prominent royals, including Prince William.

Now an expert has deemed Harry as “naïve” for not realising that publicly attacking the Royal Family would lead to his “exile”.

Speaking to Fox News Digital , British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard said: “A self-assured, self-titled, angry Prince Harry thought it was completely OK to publicly verbally annihilate his family.

“It is said he was naïve and didn’t realise it would upset his family… He didn’t realise that his actions would cause such a fallout with his family and the public.”

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams also spoke to the publication about the Duke, adding: “[Prince] Harry is in exile – [but] he chose it. It’s lonely, and he will undoubtedly miss his friends and family.

“There is no sign whatsoever of the rift in the royal family healing. King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have, to put it mildly, other priorities.”

Harry has spoken in the past about the possibility of reconciling with his family. But, according to former BBC royal expert Jennie Bond, the tables have turned on the Duke. She previously told Times Radio that, in her opinion, while Harry was initially the one who pushed the royals away, the opposite is now true.

“Early on it was Harry, who was demanding an apology. There was going to be no meeting of minds or meeting in reality until there was an apology for the affronts he thought had been made to his wife. But now I think the tables have turned somewhat. Messages coming from Harry’s side are that he’s ready at least to forgive and that he loves his family. He’s said that quite publicly. He wants to see more of them.

“But it is Charles and William who seem to be resisting reconciliation at this point so I think it was first one, then the other.”

It’s thought that the final straw for William was Harry’s criticism of Princess Kate. According to The Sunday Times , the Prince of Wales is ‘unlikely to forgive Harry anytime soon’ because he simply can’t get past the comments Harry made about his wife.

“William is unlikely to forgive Harry any time soon for his slights against Kate in Spare, among them the suggestion she was cold towards Meghan. Those close to William say his brother rarely comes up in conversation.”