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The Nolans singer Linda Nolan died aged 65 on Wednesday, with the entertainment world and loyal fans sharing touching tributes to the star

Coleen Nolan’s son, Jake Roche, shared a sweet tribute to his aunt Linda Nolan as he reacted to Blackpool Tower turning pink in her honour.

The Nolans singer died aged 65 on Wednesday, with the entertainment world and loyal fans sharing touching tributes to the star. Linda passed away with her famous sisters at her side and her final hours were said to have been full of “love and comfort”.

While the chart singer was born in Dublin, Ireland, she found fame along with her sisters when they formed their band, The Nolans, in Blackpool in 1974. Linda went on to settle in the English city – and it was here that she passed away. On Wednesday night, the Northern city paid tribute to the singer by turning the iconic Blackpool Tower pink in her honour. The 518ft structure was illuminated after sun down – with a pink heart added near the base.

Along with a picture of the illuminated tower, Jake posted on his Instagram Stories: “I will miss my aunty Linda greatly. She was THAT Auntie. The one that let you stay up late, would occasionally let you swear, and would sit and go through the whole Mickey monologue from Blood Brothers with me until I had it down. She had a remarkable life and I take comfort in the fact she lived it authentically. Thank you for all your kind words.”

Jake paid tribute to his aunt on social media

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Visit Blackpool highlighted the touching tribute, sharing a photo of the tower lit up via social media. An accompanying statement read: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of showbiz legend, Linda Nolan, who sadly passed away earlier today. This evening, The Blackpool Tower will be illuminated in pink as mark of respect. Rest in peace Linda, you will always be a shining star.”

Linda’s death was released to the Mirror in a statement from her agent, Dermot McNamara. He said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Nolan, the celebrated Irish pop legend, television personality, Guinness World Record holding West End star, Sunday Times bestselling author and Daily Mirror columnist.

“She passed at around 10:20am at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the MCEW Ward. The family said the hospital couldn’t do enough, they were tireless. She passed peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside, ensuring she was embraced with love and comfort during her final moments. Linda’s legacy extends beyond her incredible achievements in music and entertainment. She was a beacon of hope and resilience, sharing her journey to raise awareness and inspire others. Rest in peace, Linda. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.”

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has sent her support to Coleen Nolan after the tragic death of her sister, Linda Nolan, was announced on Wednesday

GMB’s Kate Garraway extended her heartfelt sympathies to Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan after the passing of her sister, Linda Nolan.

Linda, who shot to fame at just 15 as a member of the family ensemble The Nolans alongside Coleen and their other sisters Maureen, Bernie, Denise, and Anne, passed away at the age of 65. She was in a Blackpool hospital surrounded by her loved ones following a brave battle with breast cancer, having faced the disease twice.

During Thursday’s (January 16) episode of the popular ITV chat show, Kate and her co-star Ed Balls were joined by Linda’s close friend Vicki Michelle to honour the singer’s memory.

Vicki Michelle paid tribute to showbiz legend Linda Nolan, who passed away yesterday ( 
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Expressing solidarity with her ITV colleague, Kate said: “Linda was such a dear friend of the show and of course appearances on Loose Women. Coleen Nolan from Loose Women, we are thinking of you this morning.”

During the tribute, Vicki shared heartfelt sentiments about Linda. Kate began by reflecting: “I say it’s so sad because those that loved her and knew her are missing her but what is so inspirational about her is that she lived every second with such possibility and drive that you feel she made the most of her last days of life”, reports the Manchester Evening News.

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Vicki added insight into Linda’s character, saying: “I think that is what Linda was about. She was so positive, caring and kind and she never gave into it and I think she inspired a lot of people not to. I think that’s why she survived so long, her positivity. I think it was the driving force that kept her with us.”

The EastEnders star was clearly emotional as she said: “It was such a shock because I never thought she would go. I thought she would get through this because it was 20 years ago when it was first there.

“She was always so positive and fun – when you saw her on TV she was always up and I think that it was so lovely about her.”

Tommy Nolan was instrumental to the success of his daughters’ singing group but behind closed doors, he was a ‘monster’ who caused lifelong harm to his children

The late Linda Nolan was part of the UK’s first ‘millionaire girl band’, which rode high with hits like I’m in the Mood for Dancing.

The singer, who died on Wednesday at the age of 65 following a long journey with secondary breast cancer, and her sisters achieved global fame in The Nolans. But behind the girl group’s rise to the top lay painful secrets, none more so than the horror that came at the hands of their father Tommy Nolan.

For Tommy had sexually abused his older daughter Anne, a fact she only revealed in 2008, ten years after he died. Growing up, the sisters’ father had regularly beaten up their mother, his wife Maureen, as well as turning his hand to his children. He had also been instrumental in their rise to fame.

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Maureen and Tommy, who first met at a gig in Dublin’s Clery’s Ballroom, were originally a duo before they moved to Blackpool and became keen to turn their young family into a musical troupe. As Bernie Nolan, who died from breast cancer in 2013, joked: “By the time Coleen and I came along, the question Mum and Dad would ask was not ‘Will it be a boy or a girl?’ but whether the baby could sing.”

Spotted performing in a hotel in the North West seaside town by a London exec, The Nolans never looked back. Chart hits included Gotta Pull Myself Together, Don’t Make Waves and Attention To Me, with their own BBC TV specials too.

But in her autobiography Anne’s Song, the oldest sibling opened up about her father’s sickening abuse. “At 11-years-old I trusted him,” she wrote. “Maybe this was something dads did with their daughters. My overwhelming reaction was one of puzzlement. I remember thinking to myself: ‘Why is Dad doing this?’.”

“My father may have invaded my body, but he also invaded my mind,” said Anne. “I’m now in my late 50s, and yet, to this day, no recollection of my childhood can ever be carefree. It has a contaminating effect that seeps into every corner of your mind, every facet of your life. It doesn’t go away, and the slate can never be wiped clean.”

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Coleen, meanwhile, told of being beaten from a young age, saying her father could be a “monster” at times. “If he’d been sinking the pints he had the shortest fuse in the world and could become aggressive or violent in the blink of an eye,” the Loose Women star said on the show in 2009.

In her own memoir, Coleen recalled a brutal attack on her big sister Anne. “He was brutal, hitting her repeatedly in the face, spitting: ‘You will cry’,” she said. “But she jus sat there saying: ‘I won’t’, while he continued to hit her in the mouth.’

“He was a bully and a drunk,” added the star, the youngest of eight siblings. “I knew he’d made mum’s life hell and sexually abused Anne. His behaviour repulsed me… But I also loved him.”

For Linda, finding out about Tommy’s treatment of Anne left her similarly conflicted. “Part of me cried, I’m ashamed to say, because he didn’t do it to me and I didn’t think he loved me enough,” she said. “He was a Jekyll and Hyde, but when he wasn’t drinking he was fabulous and he stopped drinking for many years before he died.”

Tommy died of liver cancer in 1998, aged 78.

Prince Harry is set to receive ‘limited police protection’ during his UK visit next week. But as he’s no longer a working royal – should we really be footing the bill for his safety?

Prince Harry is set to get ‘limited police protection’ when he travels to the UK next week – despite losing his legal battle for taxpayer-funded security.

But should we really be footing the bill when he’s in the country, or should that be his responsibility now that he’s stepped away from royal duties?

Harry’s heading to London to attend his High Court trial against News Group Newspapers, and while here will have armed officers from the Metropolitan Police keeping an eye on him. This comes after the Duke lost a legal challenge last year to keep the same level of security he had as a working royal. Once he stepped back from royal duties and moved to the US, he no longer automatically got the same protection as the rest of the royal family.

But Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has agreed to provide The Duke of Sussex with armed officers from the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command, a source said.

The insider said: “He is offering Harry limited police protection. The Met has been trying to recruit officers on their days off because they don’t have a lot of spare staff.” It is understood that Harry was offered a place to stay at Buckingham Palace but turned it down.

The controversy started after Harry challenged the decision to downgrade his security, claiming he was unfairly singled out. The High Court ruled last year that the decision made by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures was reasonable, meaning his security now depends on a case-by-case evaluation, just like any other VIP visitor to the UK.

Harry was at the Coronation in 2023 with the usual security arrangements, and in June, the High Court gave him the green light to appeal that previous ruling on his protection level. But that doesn’t change the bigger question: should the taxpayer be funding this? Harry’s back in the UK for legal business, but his family, including Meghan and their children, will stay home in the US.

So, what do you think? Should we be footing the bill for Harry’s security as he was born a royal and is entitled to the protection, or should he be expected to cover the costs himself now that he’s no longer a working royal? Let us know your thoughts!

Prince William headed to The London and North Western branch of Wetherspoons in Birmingham New Street station this afternoon after joining a conference with paramedics in the city

Prince William became the Prince of Ales today as he popped into a local Wetherspoons with Aston Villa fans after joining paramedic heroes in Birmingham.

The future king visited first-responders as he was today 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 yesterday revealing 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.

Prince William in Wetherspoons today
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 tonight. The future King, who sipped a pint of Bulmers cider, stayed for around half an hour before taking his train back to London. Mike Tindall famously once joked that he called William ‘One Pint Willy’.

Steve Jones, 56, a Villa fan for last 35 years, said: “We were contacted by the club saying Prince William wanted to meet a delegation of Villa fans as he was in Birmingham as he wanted to keep in the loop with everything going on at Villa. He was fantastic. I was quite amazed about how engaged he was with the club his interest. He’s not a fair weather fan. He really loves the club with a passion. We spoke about the club, the transfers, the pending Champions League trip to Monaco, and all things Aston Villa. He asked many questions he’s got a good level of interest.

“It was 95 per cent chat about Villa as that’s out shared interest but a bit about his family. Young George is a Villa fan but he didn’t want all three to be Villa fans. He was massively interested and seemed a really genuine guy and all he wanted to do is talk about Villa. He said he was hopeful about beating Everton tonight and would be watching but was wary about new manager syndrome, or rather old manager syndrome.”

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Earlier this 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.

When he arrived at the BCEC and greeted his hosts he said: “I’ll be watching the game and keeping an eye on what’s going on.” After meeting 999 heroes Wills joined a room packed full of paramedics for a series of presentations and talks. And he noticed an old pal who served as a search and rescue paramedic with him at RAF Valley in Anglesey when William was a search and rescue pilot. Patting Ed Griffiths on the shoulder, Wills joked : “Last time I saw you was on a beach.” Ed replied: “Yes in Newquay.”

During his talk, former colleague Ed spoke about Air Ambulance pilots saying it was an important job and made a quick joke at William’s expense. After asking “Do we have any pilots here?” He looked at William and said: “It’s not as difficult as some people make out.” But then added the prince was a “very safe pair of hands.”

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Taking the stage after being announced in his new role, William said: “It’s great to be back in Birmingham, and for any fellow Villa fans with us today – I look forward to celebrating our win over Everton later! I am so pleased to be standing here as the College of Paramedics’ new Patron and to have the opportunity to join your first ever Emergency and Critical Care conference.

“Thank you to everyone who has made this event possible. Often referred to as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of frontline healthcare, paramedics and those in the emergency services are adaptable, multiskilled and crucially, know how to work under pressure. “This pressure is something I was all too familiar with during my time as a pilot for RAF Search and Rescue and for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

“My time in these roles allowed me to better understand the day-to-day challenges that you all face and gave me the lifelong motivation to do all I can to support your community. It is not just another job. “Every day provides unpredictable challenges. Every shout is a journey into the unknown. Every split second decision has an immeasurable impact on so many people.

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PA)Afterwards, Tracy Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer at the College of Paramedics, said to William: “I want to say how delighted we are to hear about the Royal Highness and send her our best wishes.” The prince nodded his head politely in acknowledgement.

It comes after his wife Kate yesterday revealed that her cancer was in remission. Speaking to a new recruit who had spent less than a year as a paramedic, William said: “It’s an exciting journey you are on.” Claire Fitchett, Specialist Paramedic at Hampshire and Isle of Wight, told the prince “being a paramedic can be a lonely place to work” and said it was good that so many paramedics were together at the conference. She also told William that paramedics were harnessing new technology.

She told him they are investigating using drones to fly automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from the mainland to Isle of Wight by drones. Wills added: “We still need people on the ground so still be in a job for a while.” The College of Paramedics was established in 2001 and is a membership organisation open to all UK paramedics registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and student paramedics.

It has more than 20,000 members improving professional standards, learning and development, and taking care of paramedics’ mental health and wellbeing. In February last year, the College was granted the Royal Charter of Incorporation by the King.

King Charles reportedly isn’t offering up any advice to Princess Kate about her role as future Queen – and there is a heartbreaking reason why he is said to be holding back

King Charles spent most of his life in training for his current role as monarch – as the person who held the title Prince of Wales for the longest time in British history.

Decades as heir-in-waiting gave Charles a lot of time to develop his passion projects, and think about what kind of King he wanted to be when the time came.

Now Charles finally has the top job – taking the throne in 2022 upon the death of his mother the late Queen Elizabeth – it has been reported that he has been a little hesitant to coach Princess Kate, his “beloved” daughter-in-law, on her future role as Queen Consort, and the reason why is pretty heartbreaking.

The Sun reports that the King has yet to sit Kate down and help prepare her for her future role, and neither has Queen Camilla who currently holds the position of consort, supporting the monarch in both his personal and public life, and representing the crown officially.

Royal expert Christopher Anderson explained that this doesn’t mean that Charles and Kate don’t have a great relationship and that the shared health challenges they have been through over the last year has only seen them become closer, with their struggles meaning the pair have “strengthened their bond”.

However, “The King is not about to be giving Kate advice about being a future queen,” the expert explained, and the reason why is pretty moving.

“That would simply give oxygen to the notion that he might not be around much longer, and Charles III intends to stay put on the throne for years to come,” Anderson concluded.

Determined to make his mark during his reign after over 70 years of waiting for the job, if the expert is correct then it seems the King is likely to stay focussed on the present, rather than looking forward to the ascension of his son Prince William.

However, William does seem to be considering the approach of his own reign, as the first in line to the throne. Speaking in November whilst in South Africa for the Earthshot Prize, the Prince of Wales said he was keen to do away with some of the long-standing formality associated with the Royal Family.

After being asked if he approaches his royal engagements in a different way, William replied: “I can only describe what I’m trying to do and that’s trying to do it differently and I’m trying to do it for my generation.

“I’m doing it with maybe a smaller r in the royal, if you like, that’s maybe a better way of saying it.”

Prince William also said that he wants to remain focused on “impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening and helping people,” adding: “I’m also going to throw empathy in there as well, because I really care about what I do. It helps impact people’s lives … and I think we could do with some more empathetic leadership around the world.”

After terrifying wildfires devastated Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s hometown of LA, she postponed the release of her new Netflix show, with an insider saying she ‘couldn’t imagine’ going forward as planned

When the trailer for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix show landed, her fans were thrilled to get a glimpse of the hotly anticipated lifestyle series.

With Love, Meghan was initially primed to drop on 15 January, but after terrifying wildfires ravaged the Duchess’ hometown of LA – where she was born and raised – she requested the streaming giant postpone the planned release.

Meghan and Harry were quick to help out in whatever way they could – and were spotted volunteering at a food bank that was set up to help those affected by the devastating fires, which have tragically claimed at least 25 lives. The couple are also reported to have opened up their home in Montecito to friends who were forced to evacuate because of the fires.

Some insight into Meghan’s decision to delay the release of her new show was given by insiders to People magazine, who said the Duchess “could not imagine” going forward with the series focussed on homemaking, gardening, and hosting in light of the current situation.

Thousands of people have lost their homes and everything inside them in their fires, and the insider explained, making it an “easy” decision to postpone the new series – which will see celeb pals “old and new” come together with Meghan to provide tips to the audience on how to elevate the every day into the extraordinary.

“Delaying the release of With Love, Meghan was likely an easy decision for her. I don’t think she could imagine putting out a show centered on joy and hosting when so many people in her home state no longer have homes to host people in,” the industry source explained. “I think it’s sad that critics are saying she’s only doing this to avoid the fires overshadowing her show. We’re all human, and we’re dealing with a catastrophe.”

Meghan isn’t the only A-lister to press pause on a project in light of the tragedy – music icon Beyonce, 43, postponed a long-planned announcement that was due on 14 January, and was teased in her Christmas Day NFL halftime show, dubbed ‘Beyonce Bowl’.

Many of Beyonce’s fans were eagerly awaiting the announcement, which some speculated may have been a new tour, but the global superstar instead released a sombre statement explaining why she didn’t think it was appropriate to go forward with the announcement given the “devastation”.

“The January 14th announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles. I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss,” the singer explained in a statement on her Instagram on 13 January, adding: “We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community. To join our efforts in supporting those impacted, please visit @beygood. Love, B.”

The release of Meghan’s show has been pushed back to 4 March, so her fans will have to wait a little longer to see the Duchess return to her lifestyle roots. For many years, Meghan ran a successful lifestyle blog called The Tig, which covered everything from travel to health and wellness, but was closed down when her relationship with Harry became more serious.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to ‘deploy’ King Charles to charm President Trump and strengthen links with the US – in an attempt to avoid an ‘economic disaster’ for the UK, a new report has claimed

The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is poised to make the most use of King Charles and the Royal Family as possible to ensure links with the US are as strong as possible after Donald Trump takes office on 20 January and avoid a potential “economic disaster”, a report has claimed.

During his first term as US president, Trump was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth on a state visit, and it looks likely that he will once again be invited back to the UK, with the royals ‘deployed’ on a charm offensive in an attempt to strengthen ties and avoid any potential tariffs being put in place on the UK.

The i newspaper reports that a Labour MP said any tariffs on Britain would be a “real economic disaster” and one that could cost Labour any chance at being re-elected in the next election, outcomes they are keen to avoid. And they are ready to utilise the Royal Family, officially or unofficially to keep Trump onside.

One MP was quoted as saying, “Obviously we do [need to deploy the Royals]. The poor old Royal Family is going to be spending a lot of time with Trump in the future I suppose,” and another noted that Trump’s love of the monarchy and UK was something that the government had to be prepared to use.

If Trump was invited on another state visit it would be the first time that a US president has ever been officially received twice – but the government and Palace are reported to be considering other less formal options to make use of King Charles or Prince William too.

“The Palace is also understood to be open to meetings between Trump and the King outside a formal state visit, for example, if he wanted to visit one of his golf courses in Scotland, a meeting could be arranged,” the report claimed.

William recently met with Trump in Paris at the ceremonial re-opening of Notre Dame, after a fire devastated the cathedral five years ago. Whilst Kensington Palace did not comment on the meeting, afterward Trump was filled with praise for the future King, saying that the pair had a “great, great talk”.

The meeting was said to be arranged at short notice, and Trump also said that William looks “better in person” and is “really handsome” after their half an hour chat. “He looked really, very handsome last night. Some people look better in person. He looked great. He looked really nice, and I told him that,” Trump was reported as saying.

The President-Elect also said that the pair discussed the health challenges Princess Kate and King Charles have faced in the last year and said that in his view William is “doing a fantastic job”.

After the death of Queen Elizabeth, Trump said she was a “great woman” and that the former monarch “never made mistakes,” during her long reign. After claims were made in a biography that the late Queen found Trump to be “very rude” he repeatedly pushed back, saying “I had a great relationship with the Queen. She liked me and I liked her,” to the Daily Mail, and also claiming that he was her “favourite president”.

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.

Prince and Princess of Wales release black and white family photograph for Christmas

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.

Prince Harry’s Son Makes A Surprise Return To The UK After Six Years In America, Leaving The Royal Family Excited By The “Unusual Hair” Of The Little Prince

In a stunning turn of events, Prince Harry has returned to the UK after six years of living in the United States, bringing along his son, Prince Archie. The young prince’s appearance has caused a stir among the royal family, not only because of his unexpected presence but also due to a unique feature that has everyone talking — his remarkable hair.

This visit marks Archie’s first return to the UK since Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties and relocated to California in 2020. While his sister, Lilibet, was introduced to the royal family during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Archie had not been seen in the UK since he was a baby. The now 5-year-old prince’s reappearance has sparked joy and curiosity in equal measure.

The reunion took place during a private family gathering at Windsor Castle, where Archie’s arrival reportedly left many royal members emotional. King Charles was particularly moved to see his grandson again after such a long absence. Princess Kate and Prince William were also said to be delighted, warmly welcoming the young boy back into the royal fold.

What caught everyone’s attention, however, was Archie’s distinctive hair. The little prince sported a head of curly auburn locks that immediately drew comparisons to his father’s famous red hair. The unique shade, a rare combination of Meghan’s darker features and Harry’s fiery tones, was a point of fascination for many.

Royal watchers and insiders alike couldn’t help but comment on the significance of Archie’s appearance. His striking resemblance to his father, combined with the Spencer family’s signature auburn hue, served as a reminder of his deep royal lineage. “It’s like looking at a young Harry all over again,” one attendee reportedly said.

Social media quickly lit up with photos and comments about Archie’s “storybook” look, with fans expressing excitement over his return to the UK. Some noted that his hair symbolized the blending of two worlds — his American upbringing and his British heritage. Others pointed out that the boy’s cheerful demeanor seemed to echo his father’s spirited personality as a child.

Prince Harry, visibly proud, was seen doting on Archie throughout the visit. “He’s a curious and adventurous boy,” Harry reportedly shared during the gathering. “It’s wonderful to have him here, meeting everyone and getting to know his roots.”

This unexpected reunion has sparked hope among royal watchers for a potential mending of the rift between Harry and the rest of the family. While Meghan Markle was notably absent, the presence of young Archie seemed to bridge the gap, at least temporarily, bringing smiles and warmth to what has been a strained relationship in recent years.

As the royal family continues to celebrate this rare moment of unity, one thing is clear: the little prince’s return has left a lasting impression, not only with his charming personality but also with his unforgettable “royal hair.”