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Prince William is on his way to becoming ‘the toughest ruler’ the royal family has ever seen – and it’s not good news for Harry and Andrew, a royal expert has said

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew both have very strained relationships with the rest of the royal family. And as a result, they are said to be “wary” of the future king Prince William, who is under “huge generational pressure” to maintain the monarchy, according to an expert.

William is said to have completely ‘cut ties’ with his younger brother Harry as a result of his numerous public attacks on the monarchy.

Similarly, he reportedly feels his uncle Andrew has jeopardised the Royal Family by being embroiled in a number of scandals over the years – most notably his links with Jeffrey Epstein.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, royal commentator Hilary Fordwich explained: “Prince William is dedicated to duty, as imbued in him by Queen Elizabeth II, who tutored him every Sunday regarding his royal duties. He’s also under huge generational pressure since the increasing public popularity of the monarchy ranks highest for both him and Princess Catherine.”

However, she also claims that despite the challenges he may face with the responsibility of his impending royal role, William “as a millennial… won’t and can’t risk public association with disastrous members of the family who merely serve as distractions from public duty”.

According to Fordwich, William believes this includes both Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, whose autobiography Spare acted as the ‘final straw’ for his older brother. And speaking of his decision to keep both at a distance, she further noted that the two are now likely “wary” of the future monarch.

A source recently told In Touch that William is not scared to assert himself, and that this will be evident when he eventually takes the throne. The insider claimed: “It’s no secret that anyone who pushes back against him will be swiftly shown the door. He’s not willing to take any nonsense, and the word is he’s already on his way to being the toughest ruler the family has ever seen.”

But while Harry and Andrew are out, other family members are likely to step up into more prominent roles once William becomes king – including Zara and Mike Tindall.

Royal reporter Jennie Bond told the Mirror that while the Tindalls “don’t have titles”, “they obviously have the cachet of being so much part of the extended Royal Family”. Not having titles isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as the royal couple “have managed to use that commercially without getting into too much bother”.

As far as their relationship with the Prince, the Tindalls “are both very close to William, and if he calls on them again (as he did at a garden party last year), they will definitely agree,” Bond continued. They won’t step into “an official working role, nor do I think the public would want to fund any more working royals,” the royal expert added.

Meanwhile, the Times has reported that “palace insiders believe that under the next reign, William V will be eager for his aunt and uncle, Sophie and Edward, to play a more prominent role in public life.”

Sophie and Edward reportedly “get on very well” with William and Kate, a palace source explained. “She’s tough, she knows her own mind and will argue her corner. There was always a danger people underestimated her but she stood up for herself, for Edward, for them as a couple,” a former palace aide told the publication.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been on the receiving end of brutal criticism in recent days after being spotted visiting a Los Angeles wildfires relief hub as well as speaking out about huge changes to Facebook

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been on the receiving end of blistering criticism after their latest decison.

The Sussexes were brutally branded “disaster tourists” after being pictured hugging victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The blazes have seen people close to Harry and Meghan’s home lose their homes and possessions as fires have ripped through their neighbourhoods.

But despite meeting victims and joining volunteers distributing food at the Pasadena Community Centre, actress Justine Bateman slammed the couple for a “repulsive photo op” labelling them “disaster tourists”. The fires have also led to Meghan postponing the premiere of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan – which has also seen her cruelly branded attention seeking.

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Meanwhile, days later the couple also faced criticism after issuing a stern statement on their official website accusing Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram of “allowing more abuse and normalising hate speech” after its decision to scrap third-party fact-checking and loosen its content moderation.

And royal expert Jennie Bond has said it is ‘disturbing’ the amount of criticism the couple receive – especially now they seem to have put their days of criticising their royal relatives behind them. The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror: “Harry and Meghan must have expected much of the criticism they received after their accusations about the rest of the Royal Family.

“But I find it disturbing that almost everything and anything they now do is still criticised, in my view quite unfairly. They could have stayed holed up in their Montecito haven while so much of California burned.

Harry and Meghan chat to a volunteer
“Instead they went out and offered what help and support they could. Meghan could have let her new show go to air as planned, but she either instigated or fully supported the Netflix announcement that it would be postponed. Whatever they do is dismissed as cynical by someone or another, which must be dispiriting.”

Jennie believes that Harry and Meghan have recently been using their global reach for good, getting involved in causes exploring the dangers of social media – and it’s now time for their critics to “move on”.

She added: “They have a platform, and they are using it. Their criticism of the removal of safeguards by Facebook strikes me as a perfect use of the influence they have.

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It comes after a source told Page Six that Harry and Meghan feel the Justine Bateman’s comments about them visiting the relief hub in Pasadena were ‘offensive’ They explained: “It’s offensive to Meghan and Harry that anybody would think this is merely a photo opportunity.”

The source added: “Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles, so this is, and always will be, home to her.” They also added that the duchess was ‘not a tourist’ and that “her heart is completely broken for all the lives that have been lost and for those whose homes have been destroyed in these fires.”

Mayor of Pasadena Victor Gordo also praised the pair, saying they were keen to provide any support they could. The mayor said they were “great people” with “great personalities.” He added, “They really buoyed the spirits of the first responders. We visited the command post at the Rose Bowl, and people were very happy to see them.”

The Princess of Wales has previously stated her love of the vibrant, bite-sized pieces of fruit that come from the Far East

Kate Middleton’s diet is often picked apart by fans of the Royal family, who are keen to make similar healthy choices. The Princess of Wales has often been quite open about her love of nutritious superfoods.

HELLO Magazine previously examined the future Queen’s diet choices and pointed out one staple snack that the mum-of-three loves. According to reports, she tends to avoid processed sweets, opting instead for healthy alternatives like raw fruit and vegetables, such as goji berries.

The fruit, native to China, can be eaten in multiple ways – including raw, dried or cooked. Some people choose to blend the powerful superfood up into smoothies and combine them with other tasty fruits and vegetables.

You can pick up a packet of dried goji berries in Asda for just £1.50. The 100g pack contains three servings, which roughly works out to 53p per 33g portion.

These tasty berries are worth considering if you’re deep into your January health kick and are tired of the same basic fruits available in the supermarket. Goji berries, which have a distinct sweet and sour flavour, are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids.

Some say they’re believed to slow signs of ageing and maintain good eye health. A 2021 study suggested eating goji berries regularly during middle age may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

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Goji berries are also brimming with antioxidant compounds that combat oxidative stress. These compounds essentially help to protect skin cells from damage and signs of ageing, improving the skin’s appearance.

The fruit is also a good source of iron, according to a report by Healthline. Iron is an essential mineral involved in oxygen transport and the production of healthy red blood cells.

Goji berries can help lower cholesterol levels and promote heart health, according to an expert featured in a BBC Good Food report. They said: “Long term consumption of goji berries has been shown to decrease LDL cholesterol and help in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.”

The fresh fruit, originally from China, has a distinct sweet and sour flavour ( 
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The report cited a study which showed polysaccharides – a string of carbohydrates in goji berries – may regulate blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol levels. Thereby, protecting the heart.

However, certain people should approach these bright red berries with caution, as they could be harmful to their health. Goji berries may interact with blood-thinning and diabetes medications.

These Asian berries may cause stomachaches or allergic reactions, especially if eaten in large quantities. And, like all dried fruits, goji berries contain sugar so it is important to avoid overconsuming if you know you struggle with blood sugar imbalances.

A Love Island star has spoken out about why she has turned down an offer to appear on hit BBC show The Traitors in the past and why she would never want do it in the future

Love Island star Maura Higgins has revealed that she was asked to appear on The Traitors in the past but turned the hit TV series down.

Maura, who recently appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! was on Loose Women on Friday 17 January discussing her time in the jungle with panellists Frankie Bridge, Nadia Sawalha, Katie Piper and Kaye Adams. They all said that she was a great liar on the reality show, as she convinced the other celebrity contestants that she and Reverend Richard Coles were having a tough time in a separate camp when in fact they were enjoying numerous luxuries, so they thought she would make a perfect Traitor.

However Maura, sporting a new chic short haircut, revealed that she had previously been approached to appear on the show. “I actually turned them down, maybe a year ago,” she said. “I turned it down because I think people will work me out, and I would probably rather be a Traitor than a Faithful. I like to be a bit devious!”

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She added: “I don’t think I would ever do it. I think it is a great show but I think I would be figured out.” She also spoke about why she did accept the offer to go to Australia and appear on I’m A Celebrity.

“I was ready for something like that,” she explained. “I’ve done a podcast talking about mental health and I really struggle about opening up but then I did that and I thought, ‘maybe this is the year for change’ and to take myself out of my comfort zone.”

Maura revealed that the celebrities who were in the jungle together are still all in touch with each other, “the group chat is popping off 24/7,” and they are all really close, with some having met up the night before at Coleen Rooney’s launch of her new wellness range. Maura, Oti Mabuse, Barry McGuigan and King of the Jungle Danny Jones all showed up to support Coleen at the Applied Nutrition launch.

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James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Coleen was able to catch up with her campmates – the first time they’ve reunited since leaving Australia . “We’ve had a few FaceTimes and stuff [since leaving the jungle], but today was the first day when I’ve actually physically seen them,” Coleen told the Mirror on Thursday after wining and dining Maura, Danny, Oti, Barry and Dean McCullough, who DJed the star-studded event in London.

“A few of them have seen each other like when they’ve been doing interviews and stuff down here, but it was so nice to get the group and you could see everyone was buzzing just to be back together again,” she added. “Obviously it’s hard to meet up regularly, because we’ve all got busy schedules and we all live in different places, but we said when and if we can, we’re going to organise a big reunion. We’re calling this a mini reunion because unfortunately not everyone could be here.”

Loose Women’s Nadia Sawalha left her fellow panellists in shock when admitting that she likes to snoop around people’s houses and ‘steal’ plasters from their bathroom cabinets

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha has revealed that she often snoops around people’s bathrooms when she’s visiting other people’s homes – and ‘steals’ a useful yet surprise item.

The 60-year-old returned to the Loose Women panel today for Friday’s show alongside the likes of Kaye Adams, Katie Piper and Frankie Bridge.

Speaking about bathrooms on the ITV panel show, Nadia admitted that she likes to look through people’s bathroom cupboards. “Me and Kaye, because we have these weird similarities, we both love a root around somebody else’s cupboard,” she admitted. “I love having a look. You open thinks like verruca care, wart care.”

Loose Women’s Frankie Bridge was left stunned by Nadia’s admission
Meanwhile, a surprised Katie Piper said: “Are you serious? That’s so bad.” Frankie added: “What are you looking for?”

Nadia continued: “I’m looking that if I’ve made a diagnosis about a certain condition, I can see that the medication is in there and I know I was right. I love it!”

Despite Frankie branding Nadia’s nosy habit as “bizarre”, Nadia didn’t stop there. “Sometimes I steal people’s plasters because I never think to buy plasters!,” she admitted, laughing.

Kaye quickly jumped in to distance herself from Nadia’s claims, saying: “I don’t touch anything but I do have a snoop.”

Later on in the show, Kaye and the rest of the presenters welcomed I’m A Celebrity and Love Island star Maura Higgins onto the panel – and wasted no time in asking her about her romance with Pete Wicks. When asked whether she would go on Love Island: All Stars, Maura said: “No – my dating show days are done!

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“I don’t want to go on a dating show, I’ve turned down All Stars before and I turned down the Celebs Go Dating. I’ve done it once [Love Island] and I spent the whole time in Love Island single!”

Katie then asked: “So is that you saying you’re not single?,” to which an embarrassed Maura said: “No, did I say that? I know what you’re doing! No, I never said anything, next question!”

Frankie then followed up with the question: “Is there anything going on with Pete?” After the studio applauded, Maura said: “Do we? I never really thought about it. He’s got better hair than me to be fair! There’s not really much to tell, I know that’s very boring, we’ve known each other for what, six years?

“We spend time together, we get on very well, our personalities are very very similar and he’s a great person but there’s actually nothing to tell. There’s really not though, no one believes me, there’s not!”

Loose Women airs weekdays from 12:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

In the brand new trailer for her Netflix series, Meghan Markle’s engagement ring can be seen on full show – and some believe it shows that she has made yet another change to the jewellery

Meghan Markle’s treasured engagement ring has gone through several changes since Prince Harry proposed.

And fans are convinced the Duchess of Sussex has made yet more tweaks to the jewellery after noticing what they believe is a huge amendment to the piece in the trailer for her new Netflix series. Meghan was first given the ring, which was made with two diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection and one from Botswana when she and Harry became engaged in 2017. It underwent a major redesign two years later when the plain gold band was swapped for a thinner micropave style.

In 2023, she was spotted without the ring on several occasions and it was reported this was due to the delicate piece being fixed due to a loose stone. And now fans believe the ring might have had another change – and it’s all down to the shape of the central diamond.

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In one moment of the trailer for With Love, Meghan, the duchess can be seen reaching for some flowers with her full ring on show. And many believe that the main diamond appears to now be a square cut – rather than the round cut of the original.

Taking to X one asked: “Is that a new engagement ring?” While another said: “Looks like she’s changed the centre stone from a round diamond to the more expensive square cut.”

The first glimpse we got of Meghan’s engagement ring came in 2017 when she and Harry announced their engagement to the world and they appeared for a photocall at Kensington Palace.

A close-up of Meghan’s original engagement ring design ( 
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Meghan shows off her beautiful new ring at the Trooping the Colour
In an interview to mark the happy occasion, Harry revealed: “The ring is – is obviously yellow gold because that’s what – her favourite and the main stone itself I sourced from Botswana and the – the little diamonds either side are from my mother’s jewellery collection to make sure that she’s with us on this – on this crazy journey together.”

However, less than two years later, the ring looked very different after a redesign, which M eghan debuted at Trooping the Colour in 2019 . By then, Meghan was wearing the ring on a thinner micropave band – along with another stunning ring.

And in a book about the couple, it was explained why the ring was changed – and the meaning behind the eternity band. In their biography Finding Freedom, royal reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand write: “On May 19, 2019, Harry also surprised his wife of one year with the gift of a ring that he had created with jeweller-to-the-stars Lorraine Schwartz, a favourite of Meghan’s.

“The conflict-free diamond eternity band paid homage to the family of three with Meghan’s, the newly born Prince Archie’s and Harry’s birthstones (peridot, emerald, and sapphire, respectively) on the underside of the ring.” The jeweller told the authors: “Harry wanted to make it special. He’s the loveliest person ever. So romantic, so thoughtful.” The book continues: “Harry also thought to have Lorraine resize and reset Meghan’s engagement ring with a new diamond band.”

Meghan then made a string of appearances in 2023, including at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, where she was seen not wearing the ring. However, speaking to Page Six at the time, a source claimed the ring was “being fixed”, hence the fact that it is missing from her ring finger. However, in recent months she has been seen wearing it again.

Prince Harry once had a very close bond with his sister-in-law Princess Kate – but their relationship has been left in tatters following the Sussexes’ criticisms of the future Queen

Prince Harry and Princess Kate were once as close as can be. Harry spent a great deal of time with both William and his wife and he forged a sweet connection with the future Queen, describing her as “the sister I’ve never had and always wanted”.

But all that came crashing down following the release of Harry’s tell-all memoir Spare, completely shattering their once-unshakable bond.

The Duke used the book to level a number of accusations against the Royal Family – and Kate was included. He partially blamed both William and Kate for his decision to wear a Nazi costume to a party, claimed that Kate was “on edge” because she was now “going to be compared to, and forced to compete with, Meg”, and that Kate and Meghan’s row over bridesmaids’ dresses left Meghan “sobbing on the floor”.

Both William and Kate are said to have upset and betrayed by the allegations – and Harry came under fire for airing such personal attacks, knowing that the royals would not publicly respond.

In his retelling of the infamous disagreement over Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress, Harry seemed to suggest that Kate was unwilling to compromise, despite Meghan’s obvious distress. An insider suggested that the memoir “paints Kate as rigid and overly formal, contrasting Meghan’s laid-back Californian approach”.

However, many were quick to stand by Princess Kate – and criticise the Duke for his depiction of her. Royal photographer Arthur Edwards was among those to speak out. “Harry has publicly targeted his sister-in-law in a way that’s not just damaging to her but to the entire family dynamic, he said.

Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, noted: “Harry’s decision to drag Kate into this narrative was both unnecessary and hurtful. She’s always been the epitome of grace under pressure, and this incident paints a distorted picture of who she really is.”

Kate is said to have been deeply hurt by Harry’s actions. But she has chosen to remain silent on the matter, instead focusing on her royal duties and her young family. She has also faced a devastating cancer battle – though she is now happily in remission.

Of course, it wasn’t just Spare that caused issues with the Sussexes. They spoke out against the royals in the infamous Oprah interview, and in Meghan and Harry’s Netflix documentary they again took aim at Kate, accusing her of being overly-formal on their first meeting. “Even when Will and Kate came over, and I met her for the first time, they came over for dinner, I remember I was in ripped jeans and I was barefoot,” Meghan said.

“Like I was a hugger, I’ve always been a hugger. I didn’t realise that that is really jarring for a lot of Brits. I guess I started to understand really quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside.”

Kate is not the only one impacted by the Sussexes’s comments. Prince William is believed to have been greatly angered by his brother, with his attacks on his wife said to have been the final straw for the future king.

Royal expert Katie Nicholl said: “I do know that William was very angry that Harry had drawn Kate into it when he felt Kate was blameless throughout. She acted very much as the peacekeeper, she tried to get the brothers back on an even keel, and for Kate to be dragged into this mucky saga was upsetting for her and certainly did infuriate William.”

And, 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 Kate. “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.”

Prince William had been due to visit troops and their families from the Army Air Corps in Suffolk today but a statement from Kensington Palace said the engagement has been postponed

Prince William has been forced to pull out of an engagement today at the last minute due to bad weather.

The Prince of Wales has postponed a visit to meet troops and their families from the Army Air Corps (AAC). He was due to arrive at Wattisham flying station in Suffolk in a Wildcat Helicopter, a reconnaissance aircraft in the AAC’s fleet. But Kensington Palace said: “With regret, this engagement has been postponed as a result of poor weather which would have significantly restricted the planned programme.

“The Prince of Wales sends his sincere apologies to those who he had been due to meet and hopes to reschedule his visit at the earliest convenience.” William became the AAC’s Colonel-in-Chief in May 2024 when the King officially handed over the role at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop.

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King Charles – who became the inaugural holder of the title 33 years ago – met with his eldest son in a rare joint official engagement to transfer the role last year. The Army Air Corps is Prince Harry’s old unit, in which he served as an Apache helicopter commander and co-pilot gunner during his second tour to Afghanistan in 2012. The King’s decision to hand the role to William was seen as a blow to Harry when it was announced in 2023.

William’s visit to Suffolk today was due to come after he resumed duties for 2025 yesterday with a trip to Birmingham where he joined a conference before popping into a Wetherspoons for a pint and chat with fans of his beloved Aston Villa before catching the train back to London.

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Earlier yesterday, the future king visited first-responders as he was unveiled as Patron of the College of Paramedics. He chatted with dozens of paramedic staff who had travelled across the country for the conference speaking about training, drones and hospital waiting times. After thanking the medics for their “best wishes” following the Princess of Wales revealing earlier this week that she was in remission from cancer, Wills, 42, joked that he would pop into the popular pub chain nearby to see if there were any fellow Aston Villa fans.

Punters were then left agasp when the heir walked into the The London and North Western pub in Birmingham New Street station before saying hello and sitting at a table of locals. Wills had arranged a meet-up with the Villa regulars and he bought a round of beers for the eight Villa fans in the Wetherspoons pub.

The fans had been at the station ahead of catching a train up to Liverpool to watch their side take on Everton in the Premier League last night. The future King, who sipped a pint of Bulmers cider, stayed for around half an hour before taking his train back to London.

Earlier in the afternoon at the event in the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, William, who formerly served as an air ambulance pilot in Anglesey, spoke to paramedics about the pressures of the job and how they are harnessing new technology.

Princess Kate made an unannounced visit to the Royal Marsden this week, where she was visibly humbled by a comment from a cancer patient about George, Charlotte, and Louis

The Princess of Wales was visibly moved by a remark about her three children during her recent visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she received her own cancer treatment.

Kate spent time thanking the staff for their care and spoke to patients about their cancer journeys, before sharing her own experience of the ‘tough’ treatment. She later revealed in a personal message on social media that she is in remission.

While in conversation with one patient, Kate was commended for managing her role as a mother of three to Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and six-year-old Prince Louis, during her cancer treatment.

The woman told the Princess as she sat with patients and their families on the ward: “I think you’ve managed the children amazingly well.” Touched by the kind words, Kate replied: “Oh, that’s kind.”

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She added: “The treatments are really so different and so varied, it impacts families differently.” Kate was said to have wanted to show her support in person to those going through cancer treatment.

Her surprise visit coincided with the news that the Princess has become joint royal patron of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, alongside her husband Prince William.

It was clearly a poignant and emotional outing for Kate. And according to body language expert Judi James, her demeanour spoke volumes about her feelings.

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Judi told the Mirror: “Kate’s body language here shows how much this was a very personal visit for her as well as a more royal one to show her thanks. One strong factor defining a change of emotional state comes with the constantly and emphatically raised eyebrows.

“This shows a prime desire for Kate to share and to communicate. Like many patients, Kate seems to be overwhelmed by the desire to discuss, tell and share experiences.

“She talks a lot during her meeting with the staff during the seated discussion, and although she frequently throws her hands out in what looks like an invitation to respond, she rather sweetly seems so keen to share her own thoughts and feelings with people with whom she now has a unique bond.

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But despite the personal nature of the engagement, Judi says Kate also stuck to the royal playbook – but with a twist. She added: “She performs the usual royal meet and greet rituals, but this shapes up as primarily a more personal visit.

“She poses happily for the bank of staff cameras and she bends to the floor to stroke the dog but it’s the immersed chats, hugs and meaningful touches with the other patients that seem most important to her, thanks to the authentic empathy of shared experience during what will have been one of the most emotional times of all their lives.”

A fine jewellery expert has weighed in on how much Meghan Markle’s jewellery is worth as we catch a glimpse of her incredible collection in her new Netflix show

When the trailer for Meghan’s new Netflix series dropped, royal fans were instantly hooked, and much discussion was generated about the hotly anticipated lifestyle series.

With Love, Meghan, was due to drop on the streaming giant on 15 January, but due to the terrifying wildfires that have devastated the Duchess’s hometown of LA – where she was born and raised – she asked Netflix to postpone its release and fans will have to now wait until 4 March to watch it.

With Love, Meghan will explore hosting, cooking, and gardening tips, with celeb pals “old and new” recruited to help Meghan on her journey as she teaches her audience how to elevate the ordinary to make it extraordinary, while aiming for “joy” rather than perfection.

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It’s not just the content itself that has got fans intrigued – the looks Meghan wore in the trailer have, as always, caught people’s eye. Since joining the Royal Family back in 2018, every outfit Meghan wears in public has been heavily scrutinised and earned her something of a reputation as a fashion trendsetter.

While the clothes Meghan opts for often steal the show, one fine jewellery expert has revealed that, according to their calculations, all the jewellery Meghan can be seen wearing in the trailer from her “exquisite” collection comes in at costing a whopping £337,226 (or $421,759).

The experts at Steven Stone – after spending time “meticulously analysing each piece” – identified the most expensive item of jewellery Meghan’s wearing as her stunning engagement ring, which is valued at £120,000. But there are some other gorgeous pieces in there too, some of which also the experts claim have pretty eye-watering price tags.

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One of them is a pinky ring with an emerald cut diamond that the expert claims to be three carats, which they have valued at £56,000.

“Meghan recently unveiled the trailer for her highly anticipated Netflix series, offering an intimate look into her personal style – along with a captivating glimpse of her exquisite jewellery collection,” explained expert Maxwell Stone.

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The expert also revealed that much of Meghan’s collection comes with some seriously sentimental value too: “Unsurprisingly, the most valuable piece she flaunts is her breathtaking £120k three-stone engagement ring, which features diamonds from Princess Diana’s personal jewellery collection.

“Following closely is her £80k eternity ring – a deeply sentimental piece that subtly incorporates the birthstones of Meghan, Archie, and Harry on its underside, symbolising their close-knit family bond.”

“While Meghan is often seen wearing high-end, valuable pieces, she also embraces more affordable accessories,” the expert concluded, adding that the Duchess is adept at “showcasing an extraordinary blend of elegance and luxury.”

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Indeed, if there is one thing Meghan knows how to do, it’s how to mix affordable pieces with high end, and she is also seen in the trailer sporting a pair of gold-plated knot earrings from Anine Bing, with similar designs retailing for about £260.

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