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  • Duchess Kate unexpectedly reveals Princess Charlotte’s unique nickname that few know about

    Duchess Kate unexpectedly reveals Princess Charlotte’s unique nickname that few know about

    At the cozy Christmas service at Westminster Abbey, Princess Kate shared some lovely things about her daughter while chatting with the ballet artists. Amidst the festive atmosphere, the Princess of Wales met with famous guests and ballet dancers attending the event. During the conversation, she revealed Princess Charlotte’s intimate nickname is “Char”, a little girl who is “passionate about ballet”.

    Princess Kate accidentally revealed Princess Charlotte's unknown nickname - Photo 1.
    Princess Charlotte has another nickname besides “Char.” In a rare family video taken at the 2019 Royal Chelsea Flower Show, Prince William called his daughter “Mignonette” while she was playing on a swing. “Mignonette” means “small, pretty and cute” in French, which fits Charlotte’s image very well.

    In addition to revealing her nickname, Princess Kate also shared an interesting story about how Prince Louis, 6, kept a ballet-related surprise from his sister Charlotte, 9. She asked Louis to keep it a secret to surprise Charlotte, who loves ballet. Louis agreed and kept it a secret for nearly two weeks. Singer Paloma Faith, who performed at the event, commented that this was “very difficult for a 6-year-old.” Princess Kate recalled that that morning, Louis begged to tell Charlotte because he was “about to burst.”

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    Princess Charlotte is known to take private ballet lessons every week at a dance school in South London. Charlotte’s passion for ballet was evident as the dancers performed right in front of her at the event. This shows that Louis has kept his promise to his mother. The recent event marks an important milestone for Princess Kate after a difficult year of treatment for cancer, which she was diagnosed with in March.

  • While her husband faces public petitions to strip his royal title, Meghan Markle turns to her close friend to speak out

    While her husband faces public petitions to strip his royal title, Meghan Markle turns to her close friend to speak out

    Meghan Markle is currently in the final stages of her pregnancy. She is enjoying the happy moments of being a mother for the second time. Recently, she has been extremely private and let her husband appear more in public.

    Prince Harry not only has a job and a stable income, he also caused a lot of controversy when he made negative statements about the royal family. His criticism of Prince Charles and the Queen’s parenting style has angered many people. An American journalist has hoped that the United States will soon send this Prince back to his homeland. Another journalist has even started a petition to ask for signatures to strip Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles. Currently, the number of signatures has reached more than 40 thousand.

    Meghan Markle's husband was petitioned by the public to be stripped of his royal title, but she asked her best friend to speak up - Photo 2.

    Meghan Markle is determined to keep her title for her own benefit.

    Faced with the hatred and boycott of her husband, the public is also interested in Meghan Markle’s attitude. Specifically, on June 1, the Daily Star reported that a close friend of Meghan spoke up on her behalf to respond to this incident. Accordingly, Meghan Markle decided to try her best to keep her title. Needless to say, everyone knows that even though they separated from the royal family, they still kept their title, so they benefited a lot.

    During their time as Dukes and Duchesses, they have published books, appeared in large-scale events and campaigns without doing anything for the British royal family. This is what makes royal fans feel offended.

    So they decided to make things clear and boycott the couple. Currently, Buckingham Palace has not commented on stripping Harry of his royal title. However, according to many experts, the Queen is in a “stuck” position.

    If she decides to strip them, she will be accused of “taking revenge” on her grandchildren, and if she does not strip them of their royal titles, she will be criticized by the people as a weak Queen.

  • Meghan sends a subtle yet meaningful message through her light pink dress, a color she rarely wears. Kate better not underestimate her…

    Meghan sends a subtle yet meaningful message through her light pink dress, a color she rarely wears. Kate better not underestimate her…

    Attending Samantha Stone’s (Director of Soho House) baby shower recently, Meghan Markle became the center of attention with her elegant pastel pink Barbie-style dress. The Duchess of Sussex looked charming in Posse’s “Alice” linen dress, with a square neckline and straight fit. Meghan’s choice of pale pink, which is quite rare in her wardrobe, has made fashionistas curious about the hidden meaning behind it.

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    Image consultant Marina Thomas (of Mantis) told HELLO!: “Wearing pastel pink makes people feel caring, warm and supportive. These are the traits that Meghan wanted to show the world as a royal.” Indeed, Meghan has worn pastel pink on a number of occasions during her time as a royal. A notable example was her asymmetrical peach Carolina Herrera outfit at Trooping the Colour in 2018, and when she attended the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards at Buckingham Palace that same year.

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    However, since moving to Montecito (USA) in 2020, Meghan seems to have limited the use of this color. Fashion expert Oriona Robb said that although it suits Meghan very well, pastel pink “does not bring the strong and bold energy of the gemstone tones that she often favors” . Meghan often chooses colors such as navy blue, emerald green or burgundy red, colors that show solemnity and power, suitable for the image of someone who often speaks out for social issues. Pastel pink, while lovely, may not be suitable for the message Meghan wants to convey, especially in formal or professional events.

    In the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan , the Duchess shared how she deliberately chose neutral outfits during her time working with the British Royal Family because she was afraid of being seen as overshadowing other female members. According to expert Marina Thomas, “pastel pink represents nurturing, compassion, love and self-care. However, it can also represent fragility and weakness .” Studies have shown that pink has a calming effect, reduces energy and reduces aggression.

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    Pastel pink is soft but somehow reflects Meghan’s true self. Oriona Robb commented that: “Pastel pink can evoke femininity and gentleness, which is associated with her public image of empathy and warmth .” Although Meghan now favors brighter colors, her recent appearance in a pastel pink dress proves that this color can still be a useful choice in the wardrobe.

    ” People with warm undertones will look good in ballet pink or peach, while those with cool undertones will look good in ice pink or dusty pink. Pastel pink is a great option if you’re not sure what your color is, as it will suit everyone,” concludes expert Marina Thomas.

  • Princess Kate just made a stunning appearance alongside the First Lady of the United States—has Meghan Markle gotten jealous?

    Princess Kate just made a stunning appearance alongside the First Lady of the United States—has Meghan Markle gotten jealous?

    On June 11, Princess Kate became the focus of British media attention when she took on an important role at the meeting between senior royals and G7 leaders. Princess Kate was radiant and worked well with US First Lady Jill Biden when they visited a school and had a discussion related to education. These images show that Kate scored points with her confident demeanor and bright smile.

    After completing the formalities to welcome the First Lady of the United States, she changed into an elegant white Alexander McQueen outfit worth around £3,000 (nearly 100 million VND). Kate attended a community event with the Queen and her mother-in-law Camilla. In the evening of the same day, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Queen and Prince Charles and his wife moved to the Eden Project to meet the G7 leaders and their wives attending the reception.

    Princess Kate just appeared beautifully with the First Lady of the US President, Meghan Markle got jealous? - Photo 2.Princess Kate’s constant appearances have led many to comment that she is increasingly gaining a voice in the British royal family. Some experts even commented that Kate will be jealous of Meghan Markle because she is so prominent.

    Daniela Elser, a royal reporter for News AU, said she stood by Princess Kate and claimed Meghan was trying to “put down” her sister-in-law out of jealousy after Kate’s excellent performance last weekend.

    Kate Middleton got what Meghan had always wanted after she had a private meeting with US First Lady Jill Biden on June 11. Princess Kate coordinated well with Jill Biden from outfit to action.

    Princess Kate just appeared beautifully with the First Lady of the US President, Meghan Markle got jealous? - Photo 3.

    Princess Kate just appeared beautifully with the First Lady of the US President, Meghan Markle got jealous? - Photo 4.

    Princess Kate just appeared beautifully with the First Lady of the US President, Meghan Markle got jealous? - Photo 5.

    Princess Kate just appeared beautifully with the First Lady of the US President, Meghan Markle got jealous? - Photo 6.

    Princess Kate just appeared beautifully with the First Lady of the US President, Meghan Markle got jealous? - Photo 7.

    Princess Kate made a very special appearance with the First Lady of the US President.

    Princess Kate just appeared beautifully with the First Lady of the US President, Meghan Markle got jealous? - Photo 8.

    She was very elegant with her grandmother and mother-in-law.

  • Photo Collection: A Look Back at 12 Memorable Moments Marking the Tumultuous Year 2024 for the British Royal Family

    Photo Collection: A Look Back at 12 Memorable Moments Marking the Tumultuous Year 2024 for the British Royal Family

    2024 is a challenging year for the British Royal Family, with major health events for King Charles and Princess Kate.

    However, 2024 also marked more positive moments as the year progressed. There were high-profile visits to Nigeria and Colombia by Prince Harry and Meghan, and more appearances by some members of the family, such as Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

    Here are some memorable images of the British Royal Family – one of the most followed royal families in the world – in 2024:

    Photo series: Looking back at 12 memorable moments marking the turbulent year 2024 of the British Royal Family - Photo 1.

    Front pages of a series of British newspapers reported on the health of King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales in January 2024.

    In just a few weeks of the year, it was revealed that King Charles and Princess Kate were both facing serious health issues that required hospital stays. Statements from the Palace did not specify the exact diagnosis of either, which led to much speculation, but it was confirmed that both prominent British royals would be out of action for several months.

    February

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    Prince William attends the London Air Ambulance Charity Dinner on 7 February.

    Prince William – faced with his father’s cancer and his wife recovering from an unspecified abdominal operation – was asked to take on some of the responsibilities of the King. He found himself thrust into a larger role. Queen Camilla and Princess Anne also took on more duties.

    March

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    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visits John Martinez, the nephew of Irma Garcia, a teacher killed in 2022 in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas (USA).

    Across the Atlantic, Prince Harry and Meghan visited Uvalde, Texas, to spend time with the family of a teacher killed in a school shooting there in May 2022. The couple has been in touch with the victim’s family since the massacre. Within days of the tragedy, Meghan traveled to Uvalde to pay her respects after two teachers and 19 children were murdered by a gunman.

    April

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    King Charles III holds flowers as he leaves the Macmillan Cancer Centre at University College Hospital in London on April 30.

    In April, King Charles looked cheerful as he made his first public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis in early February. The king took the opportunity to visit a cancer treatment centre in London run by the UK charity Macmillan Cancer Support, of which he has been a patron for nearly three decades.

    May

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    Queen Camilla, artist Jonathan Yeo, fifth from left, and family watch as King Charles unveils his portrait in the drawing room of Buckingham Palace on May 14.

    The first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation was unveiled, and caused controversy due to its striking red hue. Soon after its unveiling, the painting became the target of attacks by radical environmentalists.

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    Taylor Swift shared a photo with Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Travis Kelce at her concert in London on June 21.

    Prince William celebrated his 42nd birthday in style as he attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium in London. He was spotted dancing in the crowd and even posed for a photo backstage with the singer, along with his two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Taylor Swift later posted on her official X account: “Happy Birthday M8!”.

  • Fans Go Wild Seeing How Archie Resembles Young Meghan. Is This a Positive Sign for the Royal Family?

    Fans Go Wild Seeing How Archie Resembles Young Meghan. Is This a Positive Sign for the Royal Family?

    Newly revealed images of the Sussexes’ first son are said to look quite similar to Meghan when she was 6 months old.

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    Meghan at 6 months old (left) and Archie at 2 years old (right). Photo:  Twitter/Apple TV.

    On May 25, a photo of the Duchess of Sussex when she was just 6 months old being held by her half-sister Samantha Markle was shared by royal fan Julieth on Twitter. Next to this photo was an image of baby Archie sitting on a swing featured in Prince Harry’s new Apple TV mental health drama –  The Me You Can’t See .

    In the photo, Archie (2 years old) seems to be very happy as he is pushed back and forth on a swing in the garden of the mansion worth nearly 15 million USD in Montecito, California. Both Archie now and Meghan when young have curly brown hair, sparkling black eyes and chubby cheeks. This resemblance has led fans to call the Sussexes’ first son a mini version of his mother Meghan.

    “Archie looks so much like Meghan,” Julieth wrote on Twitter. Her comment quickly received approval from internet users. Many Sussex fans said the boy looked more like his mother than his father, especially his smile.

    One user wrote: “I think his features are changing, gradually shifting from his father to his mother. Can’t wait to see who Archie’s face will resemble more in the future.” Another user commented: “He looks like both his father and mother.” A third person praised: “Just like Meghan, so handsome!”

    Fans go crazy when they see Archie looks like Meghan when she was little - Photo 3.

    Archie and Meghan play on the beach in the US. Photo:  Apple TV.

    The comparisons come after Harry shared a new video of his son in a documentary series he co-produced with media mogul Oprah Winfrey. In the film, Harry only shows his son in the frame for a few seconds so that his face is not shown.

    The 36-year-old prince said his motivation for moving from the UK to the US was for his wife and children. The Duke of Sussex has been highly critical of the way the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles raised their children. His grandparents and father were the ones who led him into a cycle of misery and Harry was determined not to let his children suffer the same.

    Harry also admitted that he had mental health problems and had sought treatment. However, it seems that the Duke of Sussex has no intention of examining whether the problem originated from himself or not, but only focuses on blaming the royal family for the series of tragedies in both his life and his mother, the late Princess Diana.

  • Looking back at Princess Kate’s first Christmas with the British Royal Family: A fashion icon emerges! Can Meghan keep up?

    Looking back at Princess Kate’s first Christmas with the British Royal Family: A fashion icon emerges! Can Meghan keep up?

    It is a long-standing tradition of the British Royal Family to walk from Sandringham House to St. Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day for morning service, greeting well-wishers along the way. In 2011, the same year that Princess Kate married Prince William in a fairytale wedding at Westminster Abbey, she had her first royal Christmas walk.

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    This moment marked an important milestone for newlyweds Kate and William, as they celebrated their first Christmas as husband and wife. The streets of Sandringham were filled with people waiting to catch a glimpse of the Princess. Even though it has been more than a decade, Princess Kate’s style has not changed much, exuding her signature elegance.

    Looking back at the first time Princess Kate attended the British Royal Christmas: A fashion icon has appeared! - Photo 2.

    Looking back at the first time Princess Kate attended the British Royal Christmas: A fashion icon has appeared! - Photo 3.
    For her first royal Christmas Day appearance, Kate opted for a burgundy coat paired with black tights and heels. She teamed it with a Jane Corbett millinery dark red velvet hat and a matching clutch bag to complete the festive look. Kate wore her wavy brown hair in a half-up bun. Her makeup was darker than usual, with thick eyeliner and black eyeliner, similar to her wedding day makeup. The princess completed her radiant look with blush and lip gloss.

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    Prince William is said to have given his wife a pair of green quartz earrings from Kiki McDonough on their first Christmas as husband and wife. Princess Kate wore the earrings during the annual royal walk to church on Christmas Day. Green quartz earrings are a romantic choice for the Prince of Wales, as the stone symbolizes inner vision, strength, and self-love. Green quartz, also known as prasiolite, is said to connect the wearer to the earth element and their heart.

  • King Charles secretly paying Prince Andrew’s rent, author claims

    King Charles secretly paying Prince Andrew’s rent, author claims

    King Charles is said to be extending a generous olive branch to his scandal-plagued sibling.

    Charlotte Griffiths, the Mail on Sunday’s editor-at-large, claimed that the monarch is the secret source who paid Prince Andrew’s rent, allowing the disgraced Duke of York to stay at his palatial Royal Lodge home.

    Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of “My Mother and I,” agrees with Griffiths’ scoop. Buckingham Palace didn’t immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

    A close-up of King Charles in uniform walking ahead of Prince Andrew in a suit.

    According to reports, King Charles is the secret source who paid Prince Andrew’s rent, allowing the disgraced Duke of York to stay at his palatial Royal Lodge home. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

    “There’s absolutely no doubt that Charles is the one who is providing the money for Andrew because the [late] queen wouldn’t have left Andrew bereft,” Seward explained to Fox News Digital.

    “She would’ve made a provision for him, and maybe that provision came through his elder brother as monarch,” she shared. “When the king dies or the queen dies, the money goes to the next monarch. Everything goes to the next monarch. So, she either would have made provisions for Andrew before she died, or she would’ve made provisions through Charles.”

    “I believe that Charles is helping him,” Seward continued. “I don’t see who else would. I’m sure [Andrew’s ex-wife] Fergie would help him. I know Fergie does very well with her books, but I [can’t] imagine she would make enough to run Royal Lodge on her own.”

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    “… I certainly think that the only person who could really be doing this is either monies from the queen or monies from the king,” she said.

    Griffiths claimed that, according to “multiple sources,” the king “has personally cleared his errant brother’s bills for his upkeep and promised his Royal Lodge woes would be taken care of, enabling him to stay there for the foreseeable future.”

    The editor also claimed that someone at a “glamorous — and usually ultra-discreet — dinner table” told her that “Charles has paid for it all.”

    King Charles in a navy suit with a red poppy pin looking serious.

    King Charles III arrives for a reception at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 6, 2024, in London. (Jordan Pettitt – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

    “The King has cleared it. It’s all done,” the source claimed.

    The palace insider, “who’s been a guest at Royal Lodge in years gone by,” claimed that not only did Charles handle the finances, but none of the funds came from taxpayer money.

    The Sunday Times previously reported that Andrew, 64, raised enough money to live in Royal Lodge. The estate is worth a reported $38 million. According to the outlet, the prince’s funds were approved by the Keeper of the Privy Purse as coming from “legitimate sources.”

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Not Been Invited to Royal Family Christmas at Sandringham: Source

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Not Been Invited to Royal Family Christmas at Sandringham: Source

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and King Charles

    King Charles in July 2023; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry in Sept. 2021 . Photo: Andrew Milligan – WPA Pool/Getty; Gotham/GC

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be joining the royal family for Christmas at Sandringham this year.

    A source tells PEOPLE that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not received an invitation to this year’s royal Christmas gathering at Sandringham. The couple, who are expected to spend the holidays in the U.S., haven’t taken part in Christmas with the royal family since 2018, the year they married.

    Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, were also not invited to Trooping the Colour in June of this year, the annual birthday celebration for King Charles, which came a month after Harry and his father didn’t meet up when the Duke of Sussex was in the U.K. for the tenth-anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games. At the time, a spokesperson for Prince Harry attributed the missed reunion to the King’s “full schedule,” amid ongoing tensions between Harry and both his father, Charles, and his older brother, Prince William.

    LILLE, FRANCE - APRIL 09: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry attend the commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 2017 in Lille, France.

    Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry attend the commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 2017 in Lille, France.Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage

    Kate Middleton and Prince William Will Spend Especially Poignant Christmas with King Charles at Sandringham

    Prince William, his wife Kate Middleton, and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are set to spend Christmas at Sandringham, though both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace (where the Prince and Princess of Wales’ office is located) declined to comment on the Christmas guest list.

    Kate Middleton, Holding Princess Charlotte's Hand Walking Alongside Prince George, Prince William Holding Prince Louis's Hand Christmas Morning Service December 25, 2023

    Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales attend the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk.Getty Images

    The Real Reason Prince Harry and King Charles Are No Longer Speaking: ‘Harry’s Calls Go Unanswered’ (Exclusive)

    The strain in both relationships has persisted for years, with one major sticking point being Harry’s ongoing battle over security, multiple sources told PEOPLE earlier this year. Those close to Harry suggested that his desire to discuss the matter with his father — particularly his belief that Charles has the power to reinstate his security, a legal fight Harry has been waging for over four years — was behind the absence of a meeting in May. A palace source tells PEOPLE that the idea that Harry’s security is in the King’s hands is “wholly incorrect.”

    The King, 76, and Prince Harry met up in February, soon after Charles publicly announced his cancer diagnosis on Feb. 5. Since then, though, communication has deteriorated, with those close to Prince Harry saying the monarch no longer takes his younger son’s calls and doesn’t respond to his letters, either.

    “He gets ‘unavailable right now,’ ” a friend of Harry’s told PEOPLE earlier this year. “His calls go unanswered. He has tried to reach out about the King’s health, but those calls go unanswered too.”

    Prince William, Prince of Wales, King Charles III and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex walk behind the coffin during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England.

    King Charles and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex walk behind the coffin during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth on Sept. 14, 2022 in London, England.Jeff J Mitchell – WPA Pool/Getty

    For Harry’s part, he remains deeply concerned for the safety of Meghan and their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, and has repeatedly asked his father for help, sources told PEOPLE.

    “Harry is frightened and feels the only person who can do anything about it is his father,” a royal source told PEOPLE. Another source added, “Harry is determined to protect his own family at all costs.”

    Harry and Meghan stepped back as working members of the royal family in January 2020 and relocated to Montecito, California, where they remain. The couple “didn’t feel they had a choice,” a friend told PEOPLE. “The only option was to leave — for their sanity. I do think they thought if they got out of this bubble, there would be less focus on them.”

    A key factor to move to California was, again, security — specifically the ability to have armed private security in the U.S., sources in their circle told PEOPLE. A source close to the situation told PEOPLE that the fact that Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal duty shouldn’t be a factor in their protection level, saying, “Working royal or not, this is the King’s son.”

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on December 25, 2017 in King's Lynn

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on Dec. 25, 2017 in King’s Lynn, England. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

    Soon after announcing their engagement on Nov. 27, 2017, Harry and Meghan spent their first Christmas at Sandringham together. In the 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex recalled fond memories from that Christmas, revealing she sat next to Harry’s grandfather Prince Philip at dinner.

    “I remember so vividly the first Christmas at Sandringham,” she said. “Calling my mom, and she’s like, ‘How’s it going?’ And I said, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s amazing.’ ”

    “It’s just like a big family like I always wanted,” Meghan continued. “And there was just this constant movement and energy and fun.”

    She also revealed that she thought her interaction with the late Duke of Edinburgh “went really well”: “And I just thought it was so wonderful,” Meghan said of sitting next to Prince Philip. “And I was like, ‘Oh, we chatted, and it was so great.’ ”

    Later, Prince Harry told Meghan that she “had his bad ear,” meaning that his grandfather likely couldn’t hear their entire dinnertime conversation. “I was like, ‘Oh — well, I thought it went really well,’ ” Meghan added.

    Following those holiday celebrations — which broke precedent, as Harry and Meghan weren’t yet married and unmarried partners of royals had previously not been invited to Sandringham for the big day — Prince Harry told BBC Radio 4 that their 2017 Christmas was “fantastic.”

    “She really enjoyed it,” he said in 2017. “The family loved having her there.”

    Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend Christmas Day Church service

    Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on Dec. 25, 2018 in King’s Lynn, England.Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

    After marrying in May 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex once again joined the royal family for Christmas at Sandringham, and Meghan was pregnant with Prince Archie at the time. He would ultimately be born five months later, in May 2019.

    In 2019, the new family of three spent Christmas privately in Canada. Just two weeks later, they announced their decision to step back as working royals — and haven’t returned to Christmas at Sandringham since.

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    Nearly five years after their 2020 step back from royal duty, nothing “would give [Harry] more happiness than being able to rekindle his bond with his father,” a friend told PEOPLE. “At the end of the day, you can’t undo bloodlines.”

  • Prince Harry ‘Grateful’ to Be Raising Archie and Lilibet in the U.S.: ‘It’s the Life My Mom Wanted for Me’

    Prince Harry ‘Grateful’ to Be Raising Archie and Lilibet in the U.S.: ‘It’s the Life My Mom Wanted for Me’

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Lilibet, and Archie in Still from "Harry & Meghan" Documentary

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie. Photo: Netflix/YouTube

    Prince Harry is putting down roots in the United States.

    On Dec. 4, the Duke of Sussex, 40, opened up about raising his two kids with wife, Meghan Markle, in the U.S. while in conversation with columnist and Dealbook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin at The New York Times DealBook Online Summit in New York City.

    When Sorkin, 47, asked whether he wants to stay in the U.S., especially amid the concerns for his safety in the United Kingdom, Prince Harry said, “I do.”

    He continued, “I very much enjoy living here and bringing my kids up here. It’s a part of my life that I never thought I was going to live.”

    Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 04, 2024 in New York City.

    Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 on Dec. 4, 2024 in New York City.Eugene Gologursky/Getty

    The Duke of Sussex added, “I feel as though it’s the life that my mom wanted for me. To be able to do the things I’m able to do with my kids that I undoubtedly wouldn’t be able to do in the U.K. — it’s huge. That is a fantastic opportunity and I’m hugely grateful for that.”

    Prince Harry and Meghan, 43, share two children, son Prince Archie, 5, and daughter, Princess Lilibet, 3, whom they are raising in Montecito, Calif.

    Prince Harry and Princess Diana Tout

    Prince Harry on Dec. 4, 2024; Princess Diana.Eugene Gologursky/Getty; Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

    PEOPLE previously reported that Prince Harry officially changed his listed country of residence on paperwork from the U.K. to the U.S. in 2023, following his move to California with his wife in 2020 after they stepped back from their royal duties.

    Around the same time, the Keeper of the Privy Purse announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had “vacated” their Frogmore Cottage in the U.K. in Windsor after being asked to leave the residence.

    Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

    Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, Calif.Kevin Mazur/Getty

    During the summit, Prince Harry also spoke about disinformation in the media and related it to his late mother’s past experience. “I’ve seen stories written about myself not exactly based in reality, he said at the event. “When you grow up with that environment, you find yourself questioning the validity of the information, but also what other people are thinking as well, and how dangerous it can be over the course of time.”

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    “I think again, when you are kind of trapped within this bubble, it kind of feels like there’s no way out,” he added. “What happened to my mom and the fact that I was a kid and felt helpless, there comes the inner turmoil. I felt helpless. One of my biggest weaknesses is feeling helpless.”

    Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 04, 2024 in New York City.

    Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 on Dec. 4, 2024 in New York City.Eugene Gologursky/Getty

    Prince Harry continued to express fear that the culture would affect his family, saying, “What worried me most was worrying that would happen to me, or to my wife, or to my kids.”

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    The event had a starry lineup with other mainstage interviews including Jeff Bezos, Bill Clinton, Alex Cooper, Serena Williams, Open AI co-founder Sam Altman, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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    Meghan previously participated in the summit in November 2021.

    The Duchess of Sussex recently opened up about her love for spending the holidays with her family in an interview with Marie Claire, during which she noted that “every year it gets better.”

    “At first, I think as a mom with children you’re just enjoying having them there, but they’re not understanding everything that’s happening yet,” she said. “But now we’re at the age where I just can’t wait to see it through their lens every year.”