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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are said to be ‘upset and bruised’ while ‘things are not good for them right now’ after a humiliating Vanity Fair article and the postponement of Meghan’s new Netflix show, it has been claimed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be “upset and bruised” following a scathing Vanity Fair article published last week, with claims that “things aren’t good for them right now.”

The feature, titled ‘Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Big Business Ambitions, 5 Years After Their Royal Exit’, scrutinised the Sussexes’ post-royal endeavours. It included allegations such as someone from Meghan’s circle exploring a potential post-divorce book deal, and assertions that Beyoncé declined an invitation to appear on Meghan’s former podcast Archetypes.

The article even speculated about Harry being comfortable with Meghan being the primary breadwinner. This has left the Royal couple feeling “upset and bruised,” according to Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, who spoke to Sky News Australia.

Schofield revealed that the couple were particularly disturbed by the piece, stating: “It is my understanding that they are upset over it [and] I’m being told that things aren’t good for them right now, between Meghan’s show being postponed, which I’ve heard was Netflix’s idea, and just the idea that she has worked so hard to rebrand herself and here comes a very respected publication reiterating some of the nastiest claims about her.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have suffered another swipe ( 
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She added, “So I think they are bruised and they’re sitting back trying to figure out how to process going forward.”

Recently, at an event evaluating the couple’s reaction to the LA wildfires, Ms Schofield hinted that their actions may have had an unintended consequence, failing to win over the public’s sympathy as they might have intended, according to the Mirror US. Meghan’s forthcoming series, With Love, Meghan, has been rescheduled to premiere on March 4, after initially being set to air last week, reports the Express.

Before the original launch date, Meghan released a statement explaining the delay of the eight-part series, saying: “I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California.”

Meghan on the cover of Vanity Fair in 2017 ( 
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Beyoncé turned Meghan down, it is claimed ( 
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Netflix has already unveiled some of the show’s guests, including Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, with the streaming service teasing “additional acclaimed chefs and special friends.”

As the show’s producer, Meghan aims to blend “practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old,” according to Netflix. The streaming service added: “Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection, and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.”

Princess Anne has spoken out for the first time about a suspected horse accident that saw her spend five nights in hospital with concussion – and the valuable life lesson she has learned

Princess Anne has broken her silence on her horror horse incident that left her in hospital – and the frightening life lesson it has taught her.

King Charles’ sister was left concussed and bruised after the suspected accident involving a horse that saw her rushed to hospital. Speaking about the terrifying incident, the princess suggested she had a lucky escape from serious injury.

And her brush with an emergency last June appears to have taught her a valuable life lesson – that “every day is a bonus”. The Princess Royal revealed that she was on the way to see chickens on her Gatcombe Park estate when the accident happened but has no memory of what followed. Despite the uncertainty, her injuries indicated that the incident likely involved the princess being struck by a horse.

Anne during a visit to the South African Riding School for Disabled Association ( 
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In an interview after a whirlwind two-day tour of Cape Town that ended on Wednesday, the King’s sister was asked about her future and whether retirement was an option and replied: “It really isn’t written in, no. It isn’t really an option, no, I don’t think so. You’re jolly lucky… if you can continue to be more or less compos mentis and last summer I was very close to not being Take each day as it comes, they say.”

Jonathan Pryce on his ‘awkward’ moment with Princess Anne

Asked if she remembered anything about the acciden

Asked if she remembered anything about the accident she said: “No, nothing.” When questioned whether the last thing she recalled was walking into a field, Anne said: “No, don’t even remember that. I know where I thought I was going and that was to go to the chickens, no, nothing to do with horses.”

She added that seeing the chickens was “my regular visit, I don’t have any idea what I was doing in the field, because I never normally went that way. It just reminds you, shows you – you never quite know, something (happens) and you might not recover.”

Princess Anne at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWCG), Company’s Garden in Cape Town ( 
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After the accident, an air ambulance and emergency services were dispatched to her Gloucestershire estate and, following medical care at the scene, the princess was transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by road for tests, treatment and observation. The princess spent five nights in hospital after the accident on June 23 and did not return to public royal duties until almost three weeks later.

Asked about any lasting ill effects, she lightened the mood and joked: “Apparently not, at least I don’t think so. As far as I know, nobody else thinks so – they haven’t been honest enough to tell me yet. So far so good. You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus really.”

Anne was due to visit South Africa with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence but he missed the trip after suffering a suspected torn ligament from an injury he suffered while working on the Gatcombe estate.

Anne back in the UK today at Grand Military Gold Cup Day at Sandown Park Racecourse ( 
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PA)During her Cape Town visit, Anne laid a wreath at a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) memorial, the first to recognise the sacrifices of black South Africans and other races who died working as First World War labourers helping Britain’s war effort in east and south-west Africa.

She performed the task as CWGC president, a role that had been carried out by the Duke of Kent, 89, since 1970 with Anne taking over in 2023 due to his advancing years. The princess said: “I’m very lucky to take on from the Duke of Kent the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, but he’s been doing that for a very long time, he did it very well and has covered the globe in support of them.

“And I’m perfectly certain he was really reluctant to give that up, but in the end, he felt physically that he couldn’t travel as much, and he couldn’t be as efficient in supporting – and I was lucky enough to be asked.

“On the one hand, you go for as long as you can, but you have to accept there are some things you can’t do anymore, and he did that, and I’m the beneficiary of that which has allowed me to take that on.”

Anne is a key member of the King’s slimmed-down working monarchy and has played an important role as she stepped up in support of Charles amid his cancer diagnosis. The princess is also known for her no-nonsense approach and her commitment to royal duty. She carried out her first public engagement in 1969 aged 18 when she opened an educational and training centre in Shropshire and a year later began her longest association with a charity, becoming president of Save the Children and later patron.

Like so many university students, Princess Kate took on a part-time job while she was studying at St Andrews University – but she has admitted she was ‘terrible’ at it

The Princess of Wales had a number of jobs before she joined the royal family – but by her admission there was one she was “terrible” at.

Prior to her marriage to Prince William, Kate worked as project manager for Party Pieces, her parents’ company, and later as an assistant buyer for the clothing store Jigsaw. However, she also had another little-known job while she was studying at St Andrews University.

Kate opened up about her part-time role while appearing on the BBC special A Berry Royal Christmas in 2019, with William and Mary Berry. After serving mocktails at a dry bar organised by the charity Action on Addiction, Kate told Mary that “it reminded me of my university days when I did a bit of waitressing.” When asked by the former The Great British Baking Show judge if she was good at the job, Kate candidly replied, “No, I was terrible!”

It wasn’t the only secret Princess Kate shared about her and William’s university life together on the show. When Mary asked if the future King is much of an at-home cook, Kate replied, “He sometimes does [cook] actually. He’s very good at breakfast. In university days he used to cook all sorts of meals. I think that was when he was trying to impress me, Mary. Things like bolognese sauce and things like that.”

William and Kate graduated from St Andrews on the same day in June 2005, with the late Queen, Prince Philip , Prince Charles and Camilla, among the audience. Both achieved an upper second class degree, William in Geography and Kate in Art History. On the day of their graduation, Vice Chancellor Brian Lang addressed the students and – as revealed in Katie Nicholl’s biography Kate: The Future Queen – made an accurate prediction.

He said: “You will have made lifelong friends. You may have met your husband or wife. Our title as the top matchmaking university in Britain signifies so much that is good about St Andrews, so we rely on you to go forth and multiply.”

Little did he know how ‘prophetic’ those words would become years later, Ms Nicholl wrote, with William and Kate going on to tie the knot in 2011. The couple spoke about their time at university when they sat down for their engagement interview in November 2010. Tom Brady asked the pair: “When did you first set eyes on each other and what did you think?”

William replied: “It’s a long time ago now, Tom, I’m trying to wrack my brain. We obviously met at university – at St Andrews we were friends for over a year first and it just sort of blossomed from then on. We just spent more time with each other, had a good giggle, had lots of fun and realised we shared the same interests and had a really good time.

“She’s got a really naughty sense of humour, which kind of helps me because I’ve got a really dry sense of humour, so it was good fun, we had a really good laugh and things happened.” Tom then asked Kate, “What did you think of William? It’s clearly not quite the same as meeting your average university student, or maybe it was, what was your first impression?”

The future Princess sweetly confessed: “Well I actually think I went bright red when I met you and sort of scuttled off, feeling very shy about meeting you. Actually William wasn’t there for quite a bit of the time initially, he wasn’t there for Freshers Week, so it did take a bit of time for us to get to know each other but we did become very close friends from quite early.”

The Royal could enjoy anything he wishes – but opts for a simple superfood juice in the morning

Prince William’s diet choices often attract interest, as people wonder what it must be like to eat like royalty. It turns out that most people worldwide start their days in a very similar way: with a glass of fruit juice.

The heir to the British throne apparently pairs his morning meal with a refreshing glass of apple juice, according to The Royal Family Channel on YouTube. This goes alongside some very basic staples, including two eggs, wholemeal toast with butter and a traditional cup of tea.

You can pick up apple juice in almost every supermarket you visit, and it’s not bank-breaking either. Aldi sells a £1.09 carton that contains a litre of the juice – which works out at about 10 small glasses per pack, costing roughly 11p per drink.

Unsurprisingly, the health-conscious royal opts for this nutritious start to his days. Apple juice is packed with benefits that go beyond its taste.

As apples are mostly water-based, drinking their juice is a great way to hydrate. Apple juice is 88% water and is easy to consume if you are prone to dehydration or just generally feel a little poorly.

Beyond just being a refreshing beverage to taste, apple juice gets to work inside your body as well. For example, apples and their juice contain compounds that may help slow down the process that leads to heart disease.

But, according to a Healthline report, the majority of these compounds are in the apple peel. Some are still present when juiced. One of these compounds is called polyphenol, which may prevent LDL (bad cholesterol) from running rampant in your bloodstream and arteries.

Having elevated levels of LDL has been proven to heighten your risk of heart disease, strokes and heart attacks. High cholesterol doesn’t usually present any symptoms, especially in its early stages, which is why it is often known as a ‘silent killer’. The only way to check if you have it is by having a blood test.

One study found that when healthy adults drank 375ml of clear apple juice daily over a six-week period, their LDL (bad) cholesterol was 20% more resistant compared to the start of the study. Another piece of research found a similar benefit in women and the level of antioxidants in their blood after drinking apple juice.

Experts have said there are plenty of perks – but people need to be aware of the downsides too ( 
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Other benefits of apple juice:

Apple juice contains nutrients that may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Apple juice contains fibre, which can help with digestion and regulate bowel movements.

Apple juice contains antioxidants that may help protect against age-related eye disorders. It is also rich in malic acid, which may help the liver remove toxins from the body.

As apple juice contains fibre, it can help you feel full for longer and potentially lose weight. Apple juice also contains antioxidants that may help protect against cancer.

Experts have found several benefits to apple juice – but there are some downsides, too. Many researchers have concluded that eating a raw apple is always a better choice as the juicing process is known to strip away some of the benefits.

Also, as apple juice is quite high in sugar, people should consume it in moderation to avoid potential weight gain. On top of this, you should always consider having a quick brush of your teeth after a glass of fruit juice.

Experts claim there is a clear link between drinking fruit juice and tooth decay. This is likely due to the sugars in the juice, which can erode tooth enamel. The longer your teeth are exposed to sugar, the more likely you’ll get cavities.

Today marks a year since King Charles was admitted to hospital for a prostate procedure that days later saw him receive a cancer diagnosis – and a royal expert has set out how this will affect the rest of his reign

With a packed diary of engagements, 2025 looks to be a busy year ahead for King Charles.

Tomorrow he will be in Poland for a poignant ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz and in just a few month’s time will travel to Italy for a trip where he will meet the Pope. His duties as monarch also keep him busy as do his public engagements up and down the UK.

But a year ago today, things looked quite different as he went to hospital to be treated for a benign, enlarged prostate. News of his condition came days earlier, just hours after it was announced the Princess of Wales had undergone abdominal surgery.

The King leaves the London Clinic after his prostate procedure a year ago ( 
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Then just over a week later came the shock announcement from Buckingham Palace that the King had cancer – not prostate cancer but another undisclosed form. After taking a short time away from public-facing duties while he started treatment, he eventually resumed engagements and even completed a huge overseas tour to Australia and Samoa last autumn.

GMB: Prince Harry and Meghan not invited to wedding

His cancer treatment continues as he enters into another busy period with more overseas travel and royal expert Jennie Bond believes it shows how the King, much like his daughter-in-law Kate, has had to find a new normal.

The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror: “A full year of treatment must certainly have taken its toll, but he’s shown that he is absolutely determined to get back to working as normally as possible.

The King with his beloved wife Queen Camilla ( 
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“Like Catherine, the King is undoubtedly having to get used to a ‘new normal’. His doctors will continue to keep an extremely close eye on him and will do their best to warn him if he is taking on too much. Understandably, though, Charles is a man in a hurry. Cancer has changed the way he thought his reign would begin, and it will be hard to shake off the anxiety that living with cancer must bring.”

One person who has been a constant support for the King has undoubtedly been his wife Queen Camilla. She has been at his side during his Australia tour and will be with him during his trip to Italy in the spring.

And Jennie believes it is the Queen who has given Charles a “new perspective”. She added: “Since marrying Camilla I think Charles has had a new perspective on life: one in which the glass tends to be half full rather than half empty.

“And, cancer or not, I think that’s how he’ll approach the rest of his reign: full of optimism that he can achieve some of his goals and make a lasting impression in the role he waited so long to assume.”

Courtiers have said the King’s treatment “continues to move in the right direction” but changes to his schedule may be necessary if circumstances were to change. A source said: “The Australia and Samoa tour lifted his spirits, his mood and his recovery as did celebrations with his closest family over the Christmas period.”

The Royal Family will always have a challenge on their hands if they try and go incognito – but King Charles had a genius tactic in mind when he jokingly tried to disguise himself

Given that they are members of one of the most famous families in the world, the likelihood of them successfully going incognito is highly unlikely.

But the likes of King Charles and Prince William are, after all, only human and crave some peace and quiet without photographers surrounding them. Though their privacy is usually respected, some have been known to take drastic measures to ensure they get a break

King Charles did just this during a skiing holiday to Switzerland in 1980. During a trip to Klosters, the then-prince donned a hilarious fake nose, moustache, glasses and a hat to trick the waiting press.

The-then Prince of Wales pulled the prank back in 1980 ( 
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The Prince was on a skiing holiday in Switzerland at the time ( 
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The eye-catching look likely attracted more attention than if he had gone without, but it is certainly hilarious. But King Charles isn’t the only member of the Royal Family to assume a different identity to protect his privacy as Prince William later followed suit.

The Prince of Wales graduated with Scottish Master of Arts degree in geography from St Andrew’s University in 2005 having begun his studies there in 2001. It was agreed that the prince would be afforded complete media privacy during his studies so that he could be as normal as possible.

While coverage was kept to only a handful of rare and agreed upon photoshoots, William came up with an additional tactic to secure even more secrecy. As he had enrolled under the already normal name of ‘William Wales’, the prince decided to go one further and use the fake name ‘Steve’ in certain scenarios so that any unwanted attention was deterred.

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(Image: Getty))Prince William’s idea to use a false name was also adopted by his eldest son, Prince George. Whether this is a nickname or a strategy to protect his privacy, a member of the public said once she was walking her dog and came into contact with the young prince while he was playing near the Middleton home in Berkshire.

She said: “I was asked by a police minder not to take a photo of the children, which I didn’t, but George started stroking my dog. Just to be friendly, I engaged in a bit of small talk and I asked George what his name was, even though obviously I knew it. To my astonishment, he said, ‘I’m called Archie’, with a big smile on his face.”

The Royal Family will always have a challenge on their hands if they try and go incognito – but King Charles had a genius tactic in mind when he jokingly tried to disguise himself

Given that they are members of one of the most famous families in the world, the likelihood of them successfully going incognito is highly unlikely.

But the likes of King Charles and Prince William are, after all, only human and crave some peace and quiet without photographers surrounding them. Though their privacy is usually respected, some have been known to take drastic measures to ensure they get a break.

King Charles did just this during a skiing holiday to Switzerland in 1980. During a trip to Klosters, the then-prince donned a hilarious fake nose, moustache, glasses and a hat to trick the waiting press.

The-then Prince of Wales pulled the prank back in 1980 ( 
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Getty)

The Prince was on a skiing holiday in Switzerland at the time ( 
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Getty)
The eye-catching look likely attracted more attention than if he had gone without, but it is certainly hilarious. But King Charles isn’t the only member of the Royal Family to assume a different identity to protect his privacy as Prince William later followed suit.

The Prince of Wales graduated with Scottish Master of Arts degree in geography from St Andrew’s University in 2005 having begun his studies there in 2001. It was agreed that the prince would be afforded complete media privacy during his studies so that he could be as normal as possible.

While coverage was kept to only a handful of rare and agreed upon photoshoots, William came up with an additional tactic to secure even more secrecy. As he had enrolled under the already normal name of ‘William Wales’, the prince decided to go one further and use the fake name ‘Steve’ in certain scenarios so that any unwanted attention was deterred.

Prince George also pulled a similar prank ( 
Image:
(Image: Getty))Prince William’s idea to use a false name was also adopted by his eldest son, Prince George. Whether this is a nickname or a strategy to protect his privacy, a member of the public said once she was walking her dog and came into contact with the young prince while he was playing near the Middleton home in Berkshire.

She said: “I was asked by a police minder not to take a photo of the children, which I didn’t, but George started stroking my dog. Just to be friendly, I engaged in a bit of small talk and I asked George what his name was, even though obviously I knew it. To my astonishment, he said, ‘I’m called Archie’, with a big smile on his face.”

While Meghan Markle was still a working royal, King Charles, who was Prince of Wales at the time, had a bizarre nickname for the Duchess

King Charles had a rather bizarre nickname for Meghan Markle, when she was still a working royal and he was Prince of Wales.

While Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has been given a slew of unflattering nicknames by the media, Charles acknowledged her mental toughness with his own nickname for his daughter-in-law

The then Prince Charles christened Meghan as ‘Tungsten’ due to her being ‘tough’ and ‘unbending’ and while the nickname was unusual, Charles believed it was a compliment to her tenacity and it soon stuck.

The royals have been renowned for giving each other nicknames in private, and Charles felt it only right that Meghan was treated the same when she became part of the family with her marriage to Prince Harry. The new moniker was nothing new for Meghan as she was christened Rachel but decided to use her middle name.

Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle The Duchess of Sussex in 2023 ( 
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Speaking about when Charles began using the nickname, a palace source told the Mail On Sunday’s Charlotte Griffiths in June 2018 : “Prince Charles admires Meghan for her strength and the backbone she gives Harry, who needs a tungsten-type figure in his life as he can be a bit of a softy. It’s become a term of endearment.”

In Katie Nicholl’s 2022 book The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown, she revealed more details about the nickname. She claims that Charles found Meghan to be “resilient” and was able to hold her own. Charles labelled Meghan a “breakout star” as Meghan came across as “polished, passionate, and funny”.

An impressed Charles reportedly told friends: “She is so intelligent and so nice. She makes Harry happy. We could not like her more.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be “upset and bruised” following a scathing Vanity Fair article published last week, with claims that “things aren’t good for them right now.”

The feature, titled ‘Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Big Business Ambitions, 5 Years After Their Royal Exit’, scrutinised the Sussexes’ post-royal endeavours. It included allegations such as someone from Meghan’s circle exploring a potential post-divorce book deal, and assertions that Beyoncé declined an invitation to appear on Meghan’s former podcast Archetypes.

This has left the Royal couple feeling “upset and bruised,” according to Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, who spoke to Sky News Australia.

Schofield revealed that the couple were particularly disturbed by the piece, stating: “It is my understanding that they are upset over it [and] I’m being told that things aren’t good for them right now, between Meghan’s show being postponed, which I’ve heard was Netflix’s idea, and just the idea that she has worked so hard to rebrand herself and here comes a very respected publication reiterating some of the nastiest claims about her.”

She added, “So I think they are bruised and they’re sitting back trying to figure out how to process going forward.”

The Althorp Estate has been in the Spencer family for more than five centuries and is where Diana, Princess of Wales grew up – but it will not be inherited by Prince William or Prince Harry

Actor Louis Spencer is poised to inherit the childhood home of the late Princess Diana, Althorpe Estate in Northamptonshire, bypassing Princes William and Harry.

The sprawling estate, which covers over 13,000 acres, has been the Spencer family’s ancestral home for more than five centuries. This is why the property will pass to their cousin Louis, the son of Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother. Despite having three older sisters, 30-year-old Louis, as Viscount Althorp, will inherit the estate due to the aristocracy’s system of primogeniture, where titles are passed down to the eldest son rather than the firstborn child.

Althorp Estate, where Diana spent her childhood and now rests in peace, has been carefully preserved over the years as a testament to the Spencer family’s legacy. Born in 1994, Louis is the eldest son of Charles Spencer and his first wife, Victoria Lockwood.

Louis – also an actor – is reported to keep a relatively low profile ( 
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As the heir apparent, he is set to become the 10th Earl Spencer, a title that comes with the duty of overseeing the Althorp Estate. Although born in London, Louis was raised in Cape Town, South Africa, following his parents’ separation, where he reportedly attended one of the city’s most expensive private schools – Diocesan College.

Louis Spencer, the reserved Viscount Althorp, has maintained a more private existence compared to his renowned family members. Opting for education at the University of Edinburgh before sharpening his thespian talents at a drama college in Chiswick, London, he’s now on the books at Tavistock Wood talent agency, reports the Express.

A source divulged to The Telegraph: “He’s super private and gets on quietly with his thing. He’s a very talented actor and, I think, will be a brilliant one. You’d like him. He’s very low-key and genuine, decent and kind and tall.”

The grand estate spans over 13,000 acres ( 
Image:
Getty)His sister Kitty Spencer has mentioned their brother’s future as the estate heir saying, “Primogeniture can be a tricky topic, because as times are changing, attitudes are as well. We’ve grown up understanding that it’s Louis to inherit, and Louis will do an incredible job.”

According to OK!, Louis is already participating in Trustee meetings ahead of inheriting the historic Althorp Estate, which will see him become the Earl Spencer tasked with stewarding one of the UK’s most illustrious estates. It was here that Diana, the late Princess of Wales, enjoyed bucolic childhood days amidst Northamptonshire’s serene landscapes, communing with nature alongside her siblings.

The brother princes are not on speaking terms ( 
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Available for public admiration during specific periods, Althorp Estate invites guests to traverse its magnificent house and gardens, delving into the Spencer lineage’s opulent narrative.

The Royal could enjoy anything he wishes – but opts for a simple superfood juice in the morning

Prince William’s diet choices often attract interest, as people wonder what it must be like to eat like royalty. It turns out that most people worldwide start their days in a very similar way: with a glass of fruit juice.

The heir to the British throne apparently pairs his morning meal with a refreshing glass of apple juice, according to The Royal Family Channel on YouTube. This goes alongside some very basic staples, including two eggs, wholemeal toast with butter and a traditional cup of tea.

You can pick up apple juice in almost every supermarket you visit, and it’s not bank-breaking either. Aldi sells a £1.09 carton that contains a litre of the juice – which works out at about 10 small glasses per pack, costing roughly 11p per drink.

Unsurprisingly, the health-conscious royal opts for this nutritious start to his days. Apple juice is packed with benefits that go beyond its taste.

As apples are mostly water-based, drinking their juice is a great way to hydrate. Apple juice is 88% water and is easy to consume if you are prone to dehydration or just generally feel a little poorly.

Beyond just being a refreshing beverage to taste, apple juice gets to work inside your body as well. For example, apples and their juice contain compounds that may help slow down the process that leads to heart disease.

But, according to a Healthline report, the majority of these compounds are in the apple peel. Some are still present when juiced. One of these compounds is called polyphenol, which may prevent LDL (bad cholesterol) from running rampant in your bloodstream and arteries.

Having elevated levels of LDL has been proven to heighten your risk of heart disease, strokes and heart attacks. High cholesterol doesn’t usually present any symptoms, especially in its early stages, which is why it is often known as a ‘silent killer’. The only way to check if you have it is by having a blood test.

One study found that when healthy adults drank 375ml of clear apple juice daily over a six-week period, their LDL (bad) cholesterol was 20% more resistant compared to the start of the study. Another piece of research found a similar benefit in women and the level of antioxidants in their blood after drinking apple juice.

Experts have said there are plenty of perks – but people need to be aware of the downsides too ( 
Image:
Getty Images)

Other benefits of apple juice:

Apple juice contains nutrients that may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Apple juice contains fibre, which can help with digestion and regulate bowel movements.

Apple juice contains antioxidants that may help protect against age-related eye disorders. It is also rich in malic acid, which may help the liver remove toxins from the body.

As apple juice contains fibre, it can help you feel full for longer and potentially lose weight. Apple juice also contains antioxidants that may help protect against cancer.

Apple juice safety

Experts have found several benefits to apple juice – but there are some downsides, too. Many researchers have concluded that eating a raw apple is always a better choice as the juicing process is known to strip away some of the benefits.

Also, as apple juice is quite high in sugar, people should consume it in moderation to avoid potential weight gain. On top of this, you should always consider having a quick brush of your teeth after a glass of fruit juice.

Experts claim there is a clear link between drinking fruit juice and tooth decay. This is likely due to the sugars in the juice, which can erode tooth enamel. The longer your teeth are exposed to sugar, the more likely you’ll get cavities.