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Paul Danan, whose funeral was held on Tuesday, had planned to make a return to TV before his tragic death at the age of 46, with producers hoping to sign him up for a popular dating show

Paul Danan had planned a return to TV before his death.

The 46-year-old had previously experienced a health scare six months ago when he almost died from respiratory failure brought on by his addiction to vapes, and had said it was a “miracle” he survived and he was planning on making changes in his life.

Sadly, Paul died at a luxury apartment near Bristol last week. It was later reported that he died after he “slipped and fell” in the property. His management announced his death on Thursday 16 January, hailing Paul as a “beacon of light”. They said in a statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old.”

“Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many. His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him. During this difficult time, we kindly request respect and privacy for Paul’s family, friends, and colleagues. No further comments will be made at this time.”

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His funeral was held on Tuesday 21 January. Paul’s close friends and former co-stars were among those attending his funeral and friends also paid tribute to the actor and reality star online. Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace was among stars paying tribute to Paul, writing: “Paul Danan… a friend of mine… I’m so shocked and heartbroken…. my darling man… I will cherish all our happy memories.” Alongside a broken heart emoji, she concluded: “RIP u beautiful amazing talented human.”

While EastEnders star Michael Greco, who played Beppe di Marco in the soap, also shared a message on X. He wrote: “So, so sad to read about the passing of Paul Danan. In this day and age of falsities and fake people, he was a genuine and caring man who just wanted to please everyone. A lovely warm man that will be missed by many. R.I.P. Buddy.”

The former Hollyoaks and Love Island star was reportedly in talks to appear on the Channel 4 dating series First Dates just weeks before his death.

A source told The Sun: “Paul was feeling so excited about the future again and optimistic about finding someone he could share the rest of his life with. He loved being on telly and First Dates seemed like a great opportunity to get back onto the dating scene. Obviously producers were really keen to sign him up knowing how popular he was and they were in discussions about him joining the next series.” The Mirror has reached out to Channel 4 for comment.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is set to find out the number of years he will spend behind bars for murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport

A Sky News presenter has broken down in tears for the second time after being left unable to speak while reporting on the Axel Rudakubana sentencing.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is set to find out the number of years he will spend behind bars for murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport. After he entered the dock at Liverpool Crown Court prosecutors said the injuries suffered by his victims were “difficult to explain as anything other than sadistic in nature”

Earlier today, presenter Sarah-Jane Mee broke down in tears as she reported on the upsetting details that witnesses found the attacker standing over the body of Bebe King “holding a kitchen knife”. “Ugh, just going take a breath after that,” Sarah-Jane could be heard saying. Sarah could be heard breathing deeply as silence fell over the life broadcast.

“Right, sorry, it’s just so distressing isn’t it?” Sarah added. “Look, we’re here for those girls and their families so try not to get upset because it is such an important day for them and this horror that came to their door.”

The Sky News presenter was visibly upset

She broke down for a second time while reporting further on the sentencing while stood outside Liverpool Crown Court today. Reading out one of many victim statements being read in court, the presenter choked up as she read out the statement, which said: “‘I have scars I know that will be with me forever, but I want to look forward.’

“‘When people in school asked me ‘do you wish you weren’t there that day?’ I said that in some ways, I wish I wasn’t. But also, if I wasn’t there, someone….’”. The presenter was then unable to finish her report as she broke down in tears again.

Viewers at home rushed to social media to comment on it, with one user saying: “So awful to hear @SkyNews presenter @skysarahjane break down.. Understandable, it’s horrific…. .” Another said: “I think the Sky news presenter has just broken down. The horrors being described is unreal.” One user posted: “Sky News presenter in tears. Horrendous stuff to hear.”

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Images and documents found in his home “demonstrated he had a longstanding obsession with violence, killing and genocide,” the prosecutor added. “His only purpose was to kill and he targeted the youngest and most vulnerable in our society.”

As an 18-year-old, Rudakubana pleaded guilty to all 16 offences he faced on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday. Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died following the attack in The Hart Space on a small business park in the seaside town on July 29.

The defendant admitted their murders as well as the attempted murders of eight other children, who cannot be named for legal reasons, as well as class instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes.

Rudakubana interrupted the hearing on Thursday to yell out “I feel ill!” He was heard shouting “I’m not fine, I feel ill” in the dock. He added: “I need to speak to a paramedic because I feel ill. They’re not giving me any support. I feel ill.” Liverpool Crown Court also heard Rudakubana said: “I’m glad they’re dead” as he was held in a custody suite after killing three girls in a knife attack at a Southport dance class.

With just days to go before The Traitors’ series three final, the remaining contestants were hit with a major twist in the game by host Claudia Winkleman on the BBC hit show

The Traitors cast were hit with a surprise twist in the latest episode as host Claudia Winkleman made a huge revelation.

The BBC hit show returned tonight for its final week of episodes, with the remaining six contestants fighting their way through the last remaining roundtables to make it to the finale. With two Traitors – Charlotte Berman and Freddie Fraser – left in the competition, it’s not certain which team will take home the £100,000 jackpot prize.

While contestants were only just getting used to the BBC gameplay, Wednesday’s episode proved that you can never predict what will happen on The Traitors as Claudia told the cast that one player would become The Seer.

“The Seer has the power to learn one other player’s identity,” Claudia said. “The Seer will invite one player this evening to a private, face-to-face meeting. That player that they’ve chosen, will have no choice and must reveal if they are a faithful or a traitor. This power could turn the entire game on its head.”

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The big twist was teased last week, with Claudia revealing ahead of the last few episodes: “Someone will win an extraordinary power that could turn the entire game on its head.” Fans took to social media to work out what this meant – and some even spotted a scene in Friday’s episode which showed a bookshelf with The Seer one display.

The Seer is a character from the party game Werewolf, on which The Traitors is loosely based. In the game, The Seer is given the power to secretly find out one player’s true identity to help the Villagers find who the Werewolf – aka The Traitor – is.

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Earlier this week, Traitors contestants were warned that one particular habit could result in their banishment by TV journalist Marina Hyde. Speaking on The Rest is Entertainment podcast, she said that portraying yourself as “very intelligent” would most likely result in your murder after communications director Yin, 34, was the first to be killed off by the traitors.

““Don’t make your character ‘I am very intelligent’ so that when you get in the castle…what about that one girl, she wouldn’t stop going on about how she was a behavioural expert?” she said. “Honestly, almost the last thing she said to a bunch of the contestants of the group was ‘I’m not going to sleep tonight because I’ve not built up enough social capital’. Bye, bye Yin.”

Zara and Mike Tindall have spent more time in the royal spotlight in recent years and it’s seen their popularity grow – and now bettors reckon the pair could be set to quit the UK for good

Zara and Mike Tindall, the royal couple with a love story that began in Australia, are rumoured to be considering a move Down Under. The pair first locked eyes in Sydney during the 2003 Rugby World Cup and have described Australia as a “home from home for us” in an interview with HELLO!

Following their recent visit this month, betting experts are suggesting the move could become permanent, with odds of 8/13 being offered.

Casinos.com’s James Leyfield commented: “During their latest Australian trip, Zara admitted the couple ‘couldn’t ask for a better way to start the year.’ The pair’s connection to Australia is deeply rooted.”

He recounted their romantic beginnings: “They first met in Sydney in 2003-introduced by Zara’s cousin, Prince Harry-while Mike was playing rugby for England during the World Cup and Zara was on a gap year.”

Despite Mike’s career hiccup at the time, having been dropped before the semi-final, their romance flourished after a ‘boozy lunch. ‘ Mike eventually played in England’s historic World Cup final win over Australia, reports Gloucestershire Live.

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Leyfield added, “Despite a low point for Mike, having just been dropped ahead of the semi-final, the pair hit it off, with their relationship blossoming over a ‘boozy lunch.’ Mike went on to regain his place in the starting line-up for England’s iconic World Cup final victory against Australia. Their story almost reads like a fairy tale-what better way to begin a new chapter than by returning to where it all started?”

Zara, 43, and Mike Tindall, 46, have increasingly been in the limelight, winning the public’s affection along the way. Royal insiders hint they might ‘step up’ to support key royals like Prince William, given their unique position.

“They enjoy the very best of both worlds,” royal commentator Jennie Bond claimed, highlighting their non-titled status yet significant Royal ties. She noted: “Although they don’t have titles, they obviously have the cachet of being so much part of the extended Royal Family. They have managed to use that commercially without getting into too much bother.”

They “enjoy the best of both worlds” according to one royal commentator

Reflecting on their readiness to assist William, Bond concluded: “They 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. Not to an official working role, nor do I think the public would want to fund any more working royals.”

Captured during their recent Australian visit, the couple’s affection was evident, with Jennie Bond telling the Mirror: “Zara really is a remarkably beautiful woman, no wonder Mike always looks so proud and happy. The feeling is mutual: she oozes love for her big bear of a rugby star husband, with his crooked nose and rugged appeal. I think we all enjoy seeing them out and about together, usually arm in arm or having a cuddle – living life to the full.”

Amid whispers that Zara and her brother, Peter Phillips, might hop over to Australia, curious minds are buzzing about the future of their Gatcombe Park abode once Princess Anne passes away. The scoop comes from none other than Majesty Magazine’s top dog, Ingrid Stewart, who confidently stated: “I think it’s absolutely no doubt that Zara and Peter [Philips] will keep Gatcombe going, the last thing in the world they’d want to do is to have to sell it and they won’t.”

The Princess of Wales has forged close bonds with the Royal Family – and she had a surprising connection to her in-laws long before she fell in love with the future king

Princess Kate officially became a member of the Royal Family when she married Prince William in Westminster Abbey in April 2011.

But she had a connection to The Firm long before she had even met her future husband. Kate actually shared a special bond with the late Prince Philip, having completed the DofE programme during her time at Marlborough College.

And in 2016, Kate – who was presented with the award at St James’s Palace – appeared in a documentary celebrating the 60th anniversary of the scheme.

She confessed: “I can remember trying to cook bacon in the soaking wet. Everything was just sopping and I was trying and trying to cook bacon. I remember saying you know what, I think we’re just going to have plain sandwiches. Bread, basic bread and butter!”

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Little did she know at the time that the Duke of Edinburgh would later become her grandfather-in-law – and that they would share a touching bond.

According to insiders, the pair shared a similar sense of humour and devotion to duty. Royal expert Ingrid Seward, who met Philip several times, previously said, “It is known Prince Philip likes her.”

And in his book, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait, royal author and long-time friend Gyles Brandreth revealed the compliment Philip gave to Kate. He wrote, “When Catherine Middleton came along as a potential bride for his grandson, Prince William, the Duke of Edinburgh was, he told me, ‘relieved to find her such a level-headed girl’.”

Gyles also revealed the advice Prince Philip, who died in April 2021, gave to the Princess. He said, “‘If you believe the attention is for you personally’, he warned her, ‘you’re going to end up in trouble. The attention is for your role, what you do, what you’re supporting.

“‘It isn’t for you as an individual. You are not a celebrity. You are representing the royal family. That’s all. Don’t look at the camera. The Queen never looks at the camera. Never. Look at who you’re talking to’.”

The Duke was said to be ‘relieved’ that his grandson had found ‘such a level-headed girl’ in Kate
After his death, Prince William reflected on Kate’s relationship with the Duke, saying, “I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her.”

Prince Philip founded The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1956. Following his death, his youngest son Prince Edward took over as the new Duke of Edinburgh, and also patron of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Edward – along with his wife Sophie – had long been key ambassadors of the award, often standing in for Philip to hand out the gold, or top, honours to young people

Edward said in a statement at the time: “Some say The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is in my DNA; it’s certainly been a major part of my life for a very long time.”

“Being asked to take on the role of Patron after my father is a particular honour and quite a responsibility. Sustaining and enhancing what is arguably his greatest legacy around the world matters a great deal to me, as does pursuing the Award’s long-term ambition of universal access so that every eligible young person has the opportunity to participate.

“Above all, I hope to ensure the Award to which my father gave his title, those that achieve it, and those who deliver it continue to enjoy the recognition they so richly deserve,” Edward – who achieved his own gold award in 1986 – added.

After facing an incredibly challenging year, Princess Kate has put her best foot forward with her return to work, and is channelling the ‘legacy’ of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, an expert has claimed

In her first solo engagement in a year, Princess Kate was channeling none other than the late Princess Diana, an expert has claimed.

After an incredibly difficult 12 months, which saw the future Queen take a break from public life as she underwent a course of chemotherapy, Kate returned to solo duties last week with a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she received her own treatment.

The surprise visit saw Kate enter the building through its front entrance for the first time, after making discreet visits for her own chemotherapy – something she said was “quite nice” – and she met with patients and staff whilst she was there.

It was a visibly emotional first outing for the Princess of Wales as she chatted and hugged patients, fuelled by the empathy of her first-hand experience of the cancer journey. At one point, whilst speaking to Tina Amudou, the mother of a 19-year-old patient who was in the ICU, she wished “there was more I could do to help” and reminded her that “there is light at the end of that tunnel…You are in the very best of hands.”

For one royal expert- editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, Ingrid Seward – Kate’s hands-on, empathetic approach showed that she is determinedly carrying on the “legacy” of the late Princess Diana, who last held the title of Princess of Wales.

“It was incredibly genuine – she really cared, and they obviously felt it too,” the expert said to People magazine about Kate’s approach to her first solo engagement after her time away. “She made them feel special. It is unusual with royalty – but you certainly had that with Diana, and now we have Kate. She has really got it.”

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One of the patients who Kate chatted with that day, 45-year-old mother Katherine Field, certainly agreed that Kate’s empathetic approach had a massive impact and that the future Queen had none of the formality associated with royalty during their conversation, and instead felt like she was simply chatting with a pal.

“It was just like talking to a friend about a really horrible time in life and how you find ways of getting through it. She is very special – to be able to connect with people so quickly and so empathetically,” Katherine told the outlet.

In another move upholding the late Diana’s legacy – who was known for her informal and personable approach when she conducted her engagements – Kate was announced as the new Joint Patron of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, alongside her husband William, who has held the position of President of the specialist hospital since 2007.

Before him, it was Diana who held the position of President from 1987.

After the visit, Kate posted on her social media accounts announcing that she was in “remission” from cancer and expressing her “heartfelt thanks…to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything” as well as her gratitude for the excellent care she received at the hospital.

After going through what Prince William has described as a ‘brutal’ year together, Kate and the Prince of Wales have started ‘talking about their relationship’ a new report has claimed

Prince William left royal watchers in awe when he very candidly admitted just how “brutal” last year was for his family.

When post-operative tests showed that Kate had cancer early last year, she was forced to take an extended break from public life, focussing instead on her health and her three children: Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.

Kate tentatively returned to the public eye when she attended Trooping the Colour – King Charles’ official birthday parade – and in September 2024 she announced she had completed chemotherapy and would be slowly easing back into more engagements, with her primary focus remaining on her recovery.

She then attended the Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph along with the other senior royals and then hosted her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey during the festive period. But it was only last week that she attended her first solo engagement in over a year – and it was an emotional day that saw the future Queen return to the Royal Marsden Hospital where she received her own chemotherapy.

That same day Kate announced that her cancer is in “remission” in an emotional post expressing her gratitude for the medical team who took care of her and the support she had received during the difficult period.

While Kate remained out of the public eye for much of the last year, William was forced into something of a balancing act as he continued his royal duties. This included his major project Homewards, which aims to end homelessness in the UK within five years – with his responsibilities to his family, all whilst his father King Charles was also undergoing cancer treatment.

Despite these major personal challenges, in what William called “probably the hardest year in my life” the couple have only become closer over the last year, a new report has claimed. Sources speaking to People magazine have said that the couple are now spending time discussing their relationship after their shared challenges.

The couple – who have been together since they were undergraduates at the University of St. Andrews, and have been married for nearly 14 years – are “more open” these days, the source claimed. Kate and William “talk about their relationship together,” the source said, adding: “For the princess, family — her husband and­ children — are more important than anything else.”

Kate and William have certainly been more candid about their affection for each other in recent months. When Kate announced she had completed her chemotherapy it was accompanied by a sweet video that featured a montage of clips of the Wales family spending time together, including some PDA from William and Kate.

Equally, for Kate’s 43rd birthday on 9 January, William posted a sweet tribute to his long-term partner on social media, writing: “To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you, W.”

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Kate, Princess of Wales, has taken a leaf out of her late mother-in-law’s rule book when it comes to raising her three children without all the trappings of royalty

The Princess of Wales is following in the footsteps of her predecessor Princess Diana when it comes to family life.

Despite her status, Diana wanted her children to experience as normal a life as possible. As such, she would endeavour to do typical family things instead of enlisting the help of nannies.

It’s a trend that Princess Kate has been keen to follow. She mainly resides with her young family at Adelaide Cottage, which is located on the Royal Estate of Windsor Great Park, close to where Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Prince Louis go to school.

The house itself is surprisingly humble with its four bedrooms and, as previously reported in MailOnline, William and Kate decided not to bring their nanny with them when they relocated to the cottage in 2022.

Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo has been part of the Wales’ family since Prince George was just six months old. But rather than live with William, Kate and their children as she did previously, she now lives in a separate property close by.

The reason for the change was said to be because William and Kate are also choosing to raise their children in as ordinary an environment as possible. George, Charlotte, and Louis reportedly help out with a number of household chores, including cooking, laying the table and clearing up around the home.

While Diana was surrounded by servants and palace aides while she raised Prince William and Prince Harry, she certainly shared similar values to her future daughter-in-law Kate.

And according to a former royal chef, Diana would clash with staff over her parenting approach. She often preferred to take a more informal approach to William and Harry’s mealtimes, letting them eat meals on trays in front of the TV, and once cancelling their planned dinner to take them out to McDonalds because they wanted the Happy Meal toys.

In an interview with HELLO, Darren McGrady said of the late Princess: “She wasn’t strict at all. She let them be boys, young boys! There was always a battle between her and Nanny. Nanny would say, ‘No, they’re eating their dinner, they’re having cabbage.’

“And the Princess would say, ‘No, if they’re with me and they want loaded potato skins and fried chicken then they can have that. And if they don’t eat it and they still want pudding, they can have that too!’ She was much more relaxed than Nanny.”

Darren, who worked at Buckingham Palace from 1982 to 1993, and at Kensington Palace from 1993 until Princess Diana’s death in 1997, continued: “They liked comfort food dishes. They loved banana flan, anything with banana really, banana ice cream. They loved things like mixed grills, burgers, pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken and cream chicken sauce… They were royal children but they still had children’s palates.”

Prince William was in Liverpool today for several engagements and stunned train passengers as he travelled to the city on an Avanti West Coast train, delighting them and railway staff by happily chatting away during the journey

Prince William left passengers shocked when he hopped on a train today – and delighted them by chatting to them during the journey.

The Prince of Wales headed to Toxteth in Liverpool for two engagements to shine a light on vital community groups there who are working to support young people in the local community.

Wills, 42, travelled north from London to Liverpool on an Avanti West Coast service and when other passengers and staff boarded the train, they were stunned to see the future King sitting in a first-class carriage. The prince was said to be seen smiling as he happily chatted away to other passengers in the carriage and railway staff and when he got off the train at Liverpool Lime Street Station, he cheerily said hello to those also disembarking.

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William, dressed casually in a dark green jacket and dark trainers, left the station beaming with other passengers clutching a folder containing his notes.

It seems the prince is a regular on the railways after catching a train back from a conference from Birmingham last week – but not before stopping off at Wetherspoons in the city’s New Street Station where he enjoyed a pint with fellow Aston Villa fans. Meanwhile, last year in a snap shared on social media, William was pictured on a Great Western Railway service from London to Cardiff with his notes out in front of him to head to an engagement in Wales.

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

William’s trip to Liverpool today saw him visit two organisations – one called Cycle of Life, which is supported by BBC Children in Need and works to help young people from diverse backgrounds improve their physical and mental health and boost their employment opportunities through cycling.

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Afterwards, the prince visited the Tiber Centre to learn about a group of youngsters came together to create a lively hub for the community. There he was mobbed by crowds waiting for selfies owhere he joined a football game in front of sport legend Sir Kenny Dalglish. Locals braved the cold in Toxteth to see William, take photos and shake his hand after he visited two community groups that support young people.

Over 200 young people have been part of the project since it was created in 2005, which puts young people at the heart of the decision-making process, thereby allowing them to influence the look and feel of the development.

A new report has claimed that Prince Harry’s ongoing legal battle with the Home Office to have his police security reinstated when he is in the UK has left King Charles feeling ’embarrassed’

Prince Harry has been embroiled in a legal battle with the Home Office for some time now, as he tries to get police security for himself and his family reinstated when they visit the UK. Harry’s official taxpayer-funded security was removed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped back as working royals.

At the time borders were closing across the globe due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Meghan and Harry were in Canada when they got the news that the government had decided to remove their police security, and with their location publicised in the press they were concerned about their safety.

Currently, Harry receives a “bespoke” security arrangement, which means the government decides on a case-by-case basis whether or not they will provide him with security – whereas before when he was a working royal, it used to be automatic.

Harry has lost the initial rounds of the legal battle, which found that the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) – who decide who gets police protection – had been lawful in removing his automatic security. However, he has won the right to appeal, which will take place in April – and this reportedly remains a sticking point in his relationship with his father, King Charles.

A new report by royal expert Richard Palmer for the i newspaper claims that Charles finds his youngest son’s decision to sue the government “embarrassing” and that Charles has no “sway” over the decision that RAVEC came to, despite members of the royal household sitting on the committee.

“The King is said to find it embarrassing that his son is taking legal action against His Majesty’s Government. He is also said to find it infuriating that Harry claims his father is in a position to overturn the decision to refuse him guaranteed police protection. ‘He’s the King, he could sort that out any time he wants,” one source in Harry’s camp claimed.

“But although several senior courtiers sit on the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), they do not hold sway on the committee, which falls under the remit of the Home Office.”

This echoes claims made by another royal expert, Kate Mansey, for The Times, who reported that the case against the Home Office had become a “sticking point” between father and son, “It places the King in a tricky position because Harry has been granted leave to appeal. Until the case is concluded, there is little Charles feels he can say to his son.”

Harry’s legal team has argued that the Duke of Sussex “does not feel safe” bringing his wife, Meghan, and two children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three to the UK without police security.

In a statement heard by the court, Harry said, “The UK is central to the heritage of my children and a place I want them to feel at home as much as where they live at the moment in the US.

That cannot happen if it’s not possible to keep them safe when they are on UK soil.” Whilst Harry does pay for private security for his family, he and his legal team have previously argued that they do not have the proper jurisdiction or adequate access to intelligence to keep the Sussex family safe in the UK.

Harry – the sixth in line to the throne – also previously offered to pay for the police protection himself when he visits the UK, however, the Home Office’s legal team argued it was inappropriate for wealthy people to “buy” police protection.

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