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Stacey Solomon will be back on BBC One on Wednesday to host a new Crafty Christmas series, as she shares her top tips and tricks for a fabulous festive season

TV favourite Stacey Solomon has opened up about her family’s Christmas, admitting that one part of it is “upsetting.”

The 35-year-old Loose Women star got candid on The One Show, chatting with hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp about the holiday season. Nestled next to Doctor Who scribe Russell T Davies, she was quizzed on her telly habits over the festive period.

Roman probed: “Stacey, Christmas Day this year, who controls the remote control in your household?” Stacey confessed with a hint of mock despair: “Oh, I’m sorry to say Russell, but it’s mainly kids’ TV in our house. It’s very upsetting. I mean lovely for a couple of minutes of the day.

Not only did she dish on her domestic Yuletide routine with hubby Joe Swash and their brood, but Stacey also spilled the beans on her upcoming show, A Crafty Christmas with Stacey Solomon, reports Wales Online.

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Set to hit screens on Wednesday, 18 December, at 9pm on BBC One, Stacey will be seen whipping up homemade Christmas gifts and decorations, aiming to spread joy without breaking the bank. Her creative concoctions range from angelic tree toppers to compact Christmas trees, alongside bespoke goodies like gingerbread body butter and easy-peasy no-sew cushions.

As she revealed on The One Show, Stacey’s not stopping at crafts – she’s planning a bash at her grandmother Gwen’s care home, aiming to sprinkle some much-needed festive spirit among the residents.

Stacey Solomon has rallied the troops, enlisting the help of her husband Joe, their kids, sister Jemma, and her ‘Sort Your Life Out’ sidekick Dilly Carter to create a magical winter wonderland for a care home party.

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The crafting queen is set to dazzle residents and staff with her handmade ornaments, transforming the care home just in time for Christmas joy.

Recounting the experience to Roman and Alex, Stacey shared: “Grandma Gwen was so excited we were coming to her care home! She was over the moon.

“My grandma is just the most amazing woman. She’s 96 this month,” and revealed, “So when we said we’ll come to her care home, she was absolutely delighted.”

Harry recently stayed at Althorp while in the UK for the memorial service of his uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, the husband of Lady Jane Spencer, Princess Diana’s elder sister. ‘

While the visit might have seemed like a family gathering at first glance, insiders suggest that Harry is getting a little too comfortable on the Spencer estate.

Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, has reportedly denied Prince Harry and Meghan Markle residency at Althorp, the Spencer family’s historic estate.

This decision highlights growing tensions between Harry and his maternal relatives and reflects the broader dynamics within the royal family.

Althorp holds deep personal significance for Harry as it is the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana, and her final resting place. For Harry, the estate represents a connection to his mother and a potential refuge from the pressures of royal life.

However, Louis Spencer, the current heir to the estate, has expressed concerns that Harry’s presence could attract unwanted media attention and compromise the estate’s privacy.

The resistance from Louis Spencer underscores a long-standing pattern of tension between Harry and the Spencer family.

Princess Diana herself faced challenges in being fully embraced by her family during her lifetime, a dynamic that appears to persist with Harry’s current attempts to connect with his maternal relatives.

The broader context of this rejection reflects a historical reluctance among the Spencer family to fully engage with royal connections.

Meghan Markle cut an elegant figure in a white silk dress and heels while watching Prince Harry show off his polo skills in a new Netflix documentary series about the elitist sport.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex only make a brief cameo in Netflix’s Polo, which is co-produced by the couple’s Archewell Foundation, yet Meghan still manages to grab the attention of the camera in a sensationally stylish display.

Her blink-and-you-miss-it appearance comes at the beginning of episode five, when Harry takes part in a glitzy charity polo match for Sentebale, the charity he founded alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.

Meghan, 42, is spotted sitting in a car boot while cheering for her husband from the sidelines.

The former Suits actress, who was joined at the event by her close friend Serena Williams, wore a $812 (£650) dress from California designer Heidi Merrick.

The royal, who has worn the designer before, paired the pleated white sundress with a statement bow and cut out back with a £2,650 Maison Valentino bag.

The One Stud White Leather Crossbody Bag is a favourite of Meghan’s who has worn it several times before.

Despite the grassy terrain, the Duchess chose to boost her height by adding a pair of £565 Aquazzura ‘Purist 105’ Nude Nappa Leather Pumps.

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The Duchess of Sussex, 42, opted for a very expensive casual luxury look on Friday as she cheered on her husband Prince Harry at a glitzy charity polo match in Miami

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Meghan, who was joined at the event by her close friend Serena Williams, put on a sensationally stylish display in a $812 (£650) dress from California designer Heidi Merrick at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge

Finishing off the look, Meghan fittingly accessorised with £175 Heidi Merrick ‘Santa Barbara’ sunglasses, named after the town she and Harry live with their two children.

Adding a touch of glamour to the look, Meghan opted for a pair of vintage Chanel earrings, Princess Diana’s Cartier Gold Tank Française Watch, a £7,050 Cartier ‘Love’ Yellow Gold Bracelet, and her new favourite Ariel Gordon Diamond Hex Tennis bracelet, which is thought to be a Valentines’ gift from Harry.

Showing off her natural beauty, she opted for a lowkey make-up look, with a light layer of creamy foundation, coloured in eyebrows and black mascara.

Dressed in blue, Harry was part of the victorious Royal Salute Sentebale Team alongside Adolfo Cambiaso, Dana Barnes and Malcolm Borwick.

Harry co-founded Sentebale alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006, with the aim of helping vulnerable children in Lesotho, Botswana and Malawi, including those who are affected by extreme poverty and the HIV and AIDS epidemic.

The charity has been closely intertwined with the sport of polo for years, with the Duke regularly taking part in charity matches held in aid of Sentebale causes.

The documentary goes on to show the couple enjoying a celebratory kiss – with Meghan presenting Harry with the trophy as they packed on the PDA for the Netflix crew.

The new Netflix series was released after it was reported bosses at the streaming company were disappointed over Harry and Meghan’s limited screentime in it.

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The Duchess of Sussex presents the trophy to her husband, the Duke of Sussex after his team the Royal Salute Sentebale Team

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The documentary shows the couple enjoying a celebratory kiss – with Meghan presenting Harry with the trophy as they packed on the PDA for the Netflix crew

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Meghan took centre stage as the team gathered around to celebrate their win

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Adding a touch of glamour to the look, Meghan opted for a pair of vintage Chanel earrings, Princess Diana’s Cartier Gold Tank Française Watch, a £7,050 C artier ‘Love’ Yellow Gold Bracelet, and her new favourite Ariel Gordon Diamond Hex Tennis bracelet, which is thought to be a Valentines’ gift from Harry

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The Duchess of Sussex braved the grassy terrain in a pair of towering nude heels that left her at serious risk of sinking into the ground beneath her

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Meghan had her hair pulled back in a low ponytail, and she removed her sunglasses as the evening wore on and the sun set

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A film crew was seen following the couple around throughout the event

A source told MailOnline that Netflix – who signed an $80 million deal with the couple’s Archewell Productions – expected ‘more bang for its buck’.

The new series, which hardly features Harry and Meghan, has been nicknamed ‘the Nacho show’ behind-the-scenes because it focuses primarily on the Argentinian player.

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Prince Harry shows off his polo skills in new Netflix documentary – before packing on the PDA

Harry and Meghan signed a five-year deal in 2020 for several shows, but one Hollywood producer told MailOnline: ‘What Netflix have received in return doesn’t look great. People want personal stuff.

‘Apart from their documentary series, which had the drama of them quitting the Royal Family, everything else they’ve produced has been underwhelming.

‘Any reasonable person tuning into a show about polo made by Prince Harry would expect Harry to take a starring role.

‘That he’s not is hugely disappointing for Netflix. Let’s face it, polo isn’t exactly a mainstream sport so the attraction would have been watching Harry.

‘Without him, it’s marginal at best.

‘The Netflix deal expires next year, so the Sussexes need a big hit. This sounds like a big nothing burger.’

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Meghan was joined at the event by her close friend, tennis legend Serena Williams

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The two women were seen mingling with guests – while Serena enjoyed a glass of champagne

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Meghan embraced the beaming sunshine in an elegant white dress, which featured a pleated skirt design, halterneck top, and a cut-out at the waist

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Meanwhile Harry opted for a pair of cream trousers, a pale grey jacket, and a crisp blue shirt, while donning some slip-on tan shoes

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The Sussexes looked very much in love as they marked Harry’s triumphant victory

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Meghan pulled her husband into a warm embrace as he stared down at his prize

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Harry’s teammates gamely stood by as the couple enjoyed their smooch

The feud between the royals is ongoing and that heavily affects King Charles’ relationship with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who received the royal titles following the passing of their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

While the monarch regularly interacts with Prince William’s children, he has been deprived of the opportunity to form any kind of bond with Harry’s offspring.

As per the Mirror, Charles “has had discussions” about visiting Harry and his family in the States “at some time in the future.”

Royal expert Tom Quinn spoke to the newspaper and said, “There is no doubt if it goes ahead he would build in time to visit his youngest son and his grandchildren, but there are mountains of planning to be overcome before that becomes even a remote possibility.

CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends a reception with the staff, students, donors, the welfare team, and academic Fellows, to learn about the Colleges approach to student and staff wellbeing during a visit to Homerton College at the University of Cambridge, on November 23, 2021 in Cambridge, England. (Photo by Daniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“It’s certainly possible that he would make a discreet private visit to Harry and the children in California,” the royal expert added. “He is desperate to see them and hates the idea that Archie and Lily will not remember him as the warm friendly grandfather he wants to be.”

The King meeting Archie and Lili on the grounds on Britain remains a matter of discussion because their mother, Meghan Markle, has been very vocal about not wanting her children to visit their father’s homeland due to security reasons.

When she and Harry stepped down from their royal duties, they were denied royal security while in the UK, which is taxpayers-funded, as they are no longer working royals.

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Lilibet Diana celebrated her 3rd birthday on June 4th. The party was reportedly held at Harry and Meghan’s Montecito, California, home and a number of celebs were in attendance, Orlando Bloom, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Oprah Winfrey, among the rest. No members from the British royal family were there to celebrate with Lili.

King Charles, although not present at his granddaughter’s birthday celebration, extended his birthday wishes along with a gift, as per the Mirror.

“King Charles had no intention of completely ignoring Lilibet’s birthday, so he has sent a gift along with a message,” royal expert Tom Quinn told the paper.

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Further, Quinn claimed that the monarch has another gift for Lili, a more significant one, but he’s waiting for the family feud to be resolved before giving it to her.

“He gave Prince George a beautiful hand-made wooden swing with George’s name carved on it, and he has plans to give something similar to Lilibet, but not this year. And not unless and until the family feud dies down,” Quinn explained.

According to Quinn, the reason why there were no royals in attendance at the birthday celebration was because they didn’t receive invitations.

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In the meantime, one of Harry’s good friends explained the reason behind Harry’s decision not to add any of his family members to the guest list. “Harry knew they wouldn’t come anyway, and he was pretty sure he would not have wanted them there. But he is really sad that Archie and Lilibet cannot have any kind of relationship with their cousins while his feud with his family continues,” he was reported saying.

We truly hope that the royals would be able to make amends in the time to come

Coleen Rooney has opened up about her time on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and revealed that the campmates were forced to flee camp in the middle of the night

This year’s batch of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! stars spent a night outside of the camp, Coleen Rooney has revealed.

The Scouse star, 38, narrowly missed out on the jungle crown on Sunday night, coming runner-up to McFly singer Danny Jones. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Coleen looks back on her time on the ITV show – the highs and the lows – and revealed how extreme weather forced them to flee camp on night.

Coleen – who says she got terrible headaches after detoxing from caffeine and sugar – said the first few days in the Australian outback were “tough before it started getting better.” But she adds: “As it got better, the weather got worse. And then that was tough.”

The weather was the worst in the show’s history with the camp battered by endless storms. “There was one night where we got all got woken up in the early hours in the morning to go into the Bush Telegraph because of a storm” she says. “I was asleep in there, Alan was asleep. You think this isn’t what we thought the jungle would be.”

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Elsewhere during her chat with the Mirror after narrowly losing out to Danny, Coleen admits she secretly questioned her place on the show after just one week – because she missed her family too much. She shares how she sobbed after just a few days after being reminded of husband Wayne Rooney and their sons whose faces were emblazoned on her pillow.

“n that first week, I did wake up one morning and I looked at the pillow and I saw on it obviously Wayne and the kids, and I had a little cry and I thought I don’t know whether I can go all this way,” she recalls. But she says she “soon snapped out it” by getting stuck into her chores instead – namely the washing up.

“I went off and did the washing up and collected the wood and did whatever I had to do,” she says. “I just got on with it.” Coleen then shares how the first few days were also tough as she worried she wasn’t a big enough personality like some of the other campmates, and too quiet.

“In the first week I just thought I can’t see me going all the way because I was just me,” the mum-of-four admits. “We had loads of personalities in there who were great and I got on with, but they were performers and I felt like I was, at times, just sat there thinking, ‘what do I bring?’

“It wasn’t uncomfortable. They made it comfortable. It was just me sitting back and looking at that camp and thinking I was more quieter than everyone else. But obviously people enjoyed it and wanted me to stay in there longer and see a bit more of me. I don’t know why but they did.”

Following a procedure for an enlarged prostate, King Charles was diagnosed with a form of cancer. The head monarch has been receiving weekly treatments ever since and splits his time between London and Sandrigham.

Buckingham Palace’s initial statement read: “During the King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.

“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.”

A source told the Daily Mail that King Charles is “on good form,” but besides that, it is expected that he takes a longer absence from his royal duties.

His younger son, Prince Harry, who returned to Britain for a visit with his father shortly after his diagnosis was revealed, was reported to have offered to step in and play a role while his father receives cancer treatment. However, Buckingham Palace aides reportedly said there was “zero per cent chance” that Prince Harry could be allowed to be working for the royal family during his father’s illness.

Although not much regarding Charles’ condition has been revealed by the palace, a recent report from the Daily Beast – parroted by TMZ – claimed that the King is in poor health.

The magazine reports that despite the few outings that showed his Royal Highness looking fine, the exact state of his condition is different.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 5: This handout photo provided by Buckingham Palace shows King Charles III during the state tour of France in September 2023 on February 5, 2024 in London, England. Buckingham Palace announced the King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer after treatment in hospital for an enlarged prostate last week. (Photo by Samir Hussein – Handout/Getty Images)

As per the magazine, the King’s aides are updating his funeral plans on a regular basis. There’s also supposedly a code name for said plans, ‘Operation Menai Bridge.’

“Of course he is determined to beat it and they are throwing everything at it. Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on,” a source was reported to have said as per TMZ.

Given his age and his health condition, it’s only natural that funeral arrangements are in consideration.

‘Operation Menai Bridge’ is expected to play out similarly to ‘Operation London Bridge’ following the Queen’s death. As soon as this operation is underway, next in line for the throne, William, Prince of Wales, would become king alongside his wife Kate Middleton, who is expected to become Queen Consort.

The new king would address the nation, mirroring Charles’s speech on September 9, and the public would observe a period of national mourning leading up to the funeral.

Just like with the Queen, the prime minister would receive notification from the King’s private secretary, as would the King’s Privy Council Office.

Permanent secretaries of government departments would be provided with a script to inform government ministers about the news. At the same time, the cabinet secretary would send an email to senior civil servants, following which flags throughout Whitehall would be lowered to half-mast.

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 31: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) King Charles III attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024 in Windsor, England. Following the service The King greeted members of the public, during a walkabout, for the first time since the announcement that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

The late king will lie in state at the Palace of Westminster for public mourning, and his final resting place is expected to be in the royal vault within the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.

“The palace is giving the impression that Charles is on the mend, but he’s still very sick,” an insider shared with In Touch in a recent interview. “Officials will make sure a funeral for the king meets his wishes and expectations while following proper protocol.”

We truly hope the King would be able to recover fully.

Fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can now watch the couple’s documentary series, titled POLO, on Netflix – but shouldn’t expect to see much of the Sussexes in it

Prince Harry barely makes an appearance in his new documentary, leading some fans to question the direction of his £80million deal with Netflix.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are executive producers of a new docuseries titled POLO, which debuted on Netflix today (December 10). The five-episode show follows polo players “on and off the field” as they compete in the high-stakes US Open Polo Championship in Florida.

It is well known that Harry, 40, has played polo for decades and is a huge fan of the equestrian sport. But unlike his 2022 Netflix series with his wife Meghan Markle, titled Harry & Meghan, the Duke only appears a handful of times on screen with the Duchess appearing even less.

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Several of Harry’s former polo-playing pals previously gave their verdict based on the trailer and branded it ‘tacky’, saying it left them all in hysterics. One told the Daily Beast: “It’s hilarious, but not in a good way. It’s so tacky and cringey, it is literally all the worst things about polo. I watched it in appalled hysterics.”

Meanwhile, another claimed that it missed an opportunity with its portrayal of the sport. They said: “The irony is that polo is actually a surprisingly inclusive sport these days. You do see plenty of rich kids but there are also plenty of kids from less rarefied backgrounds who just happen to be fantastic riders who are sponsored by the teams.”

Harry stars in the show’s opening credits and then disappears until episode four when he has a conversation with other players. In episode five, he features chatting with professional polo player Adolfo Cambiaso and later with his father, Alfonso, as he introduces Meghan to the Argentinian star.

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Harry reveals his wife is “also fluent in Spanish”, and she continues the conversation, telling the polo legend in Spanish: “I lived there about 20 years ago. In Palermo Viejo (Buenos Aires).” Harry is asked if he speaks Spanish, to which Meghan jokes: “Yes”, and Harry adds: “Haha! He knows I don’t!”

The Duke is also seen scoring a goal, with Meghan affectionately applauding him and later presenting him with a trophy on the stand. The couple then share a sweet kiss — though photographers documented this moment at the live event in April, so it’s not new to fans of the former royals.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that Harry had inked a deal with Netflix to produce a series about the enigmatic sport of polo. It promised to “provide viewers unprecedented access to the world of professional polo”. Harry’s friend and fellow polo player, Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Figueras, worked closely with him to produce the show.

Speaking to People about the programme, he said: “Prince Harry and I have talked about polo for years. The production company is incredible, and Netflix has a huge platform to reach the biggest hearts in the world. I am happy to be involved and think this is a great opportunity for the sport.”

Netflix officially announced the documentary series on X in September with a statement that read: “POLO is a new documentary series that follows elite global players and offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport. From Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures.”

Archewell Productions is the Duke and the Duchess of Sussex’s company. The show is part of the couple’s multi-year deal with Netflix, which Harry and Meghan signed in 2020. Meghan will also have her own non-fiction series, which will feature her celebrating “the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship”.

The streaming platform said last month that viewers will get an “unprecedented glimpse into the dedication and skill required to compete at the sport’s highest level”. They explained the show will follow a young player who is pushed to his limits by his demanding father, and a father-son duo widely regarded as the greatest players.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! came to an end on Sunday night, with Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones and Reverend Richard Coles in the final

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! came to an end on Sunday night with Danny Jones being revealed as the winner.

Finalists Coleen Rooney, Reverend Richard Coles, Danny Jones and Oti Mabuse were recently announced as the final four but, unfortunately, professional dancer Oti was voted out of the Australian jungle on Saturday night. After becoming the final three, the campmates discussed their final day in the camp.

Reverend Richard said: “I can’t believe I’m one of the final three! I never thought I would make it this far,” while Danny added: “It feels amazing, I didn’t expect this at all.” Meanwhile, Coleen got emotional in the Bush Telegraph, as she said: “Knowing that I have made it to the final makes me proud.

“I’m a proud mum, I’m a proud wife, I’m a proud daughter, it’s very rare that I’m proud of myself, so it means a lot. It’s very rare that I put myself first, so yeah these are happy tears!” After weeks of living in the jungle, the winner was finally announced as Danny. Reverend Richard came in third place while Coleen came in second after more than 10 million votes were cast on Sunday night.

Danny has been crowned King of the Jungle

McFly star Danny was emotional as he was announced the winner and said: “It feels amazing, I can’t even talk.” He went on to thank fans for their support and joked it felt nice to ‘be liked’. He said: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I gave my all in there, it’s a lovely feeling to be liked. Thank you so much, I appreciate this so much.”

Speaking about the toughest thing about camp, Richard said: “The toughest one for me is a toss-up between having cockroaches in your face and mouth but also the fish bowl of gunk. I don’t know how I did it that was really really horrible.” He went on to discuss his lasting memory of his experience and added: “The sheer joy of being with other people, testing yourself beyond your normal limit and just being in the jungle.”

Before the winner was announced, Danny and Coleen also spoke about their three-week experience. Danny said about his time: “This is totally insane. I’ve learned so much about myself, and that’s because the camp mates were unbelievable. They made it so easy for us to get through the hard times. I’ve had some of the hardest times I’ve ever had, some of the highest highs, and just tried to have fun along the way. It was way harder, harder than what it comes across on TV, but it’s real in there. You’re hungry, you’re tired, you’re lethargic.”

Coleen said it was a ‘strange experience’ and said of her time in the jungle: “It gave me time to think about me, my strengths and weaknesses.” She added it was ‘her turn’ for her kids to be proud of her after they spent so long proud of their footballer dad.

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To celebrate their final night in camp, the final three were given a spectacular feast to celebrate their time in the jungle. The stars got to choose their favourite meals for the last supper in camp.

McFly singer Danny picked a starter of mozzarella sticks with sweet chilli sauce, a buttermilk chicken burger and chips for his main course, fresh cream profiteroles with Nutella sauce for dessert and a well-deserved cold glass of beer for his drink. Coleen picked a bruschetta starter, spaghetti bolognese and garlic bread for her main and the same dessert as Danny’s. She added a French pale Provence rosé for her choice of drink.

Meanwhile, fan-favourite Reverend Richard tucked into a prawn cocktail with a salad, cottage pie with peas, carrots and gravy for his main and a fruit cake for dessert. Of course, he couldn’t forget a Chablis Grand Cru for his drink.

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James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Dancing On Ice star Oti just missed out on the final, leaving camp on Saturday night. During her exit interview, the former Strictly Come Dancing professional told presenters Ant and Dec that she feels “mentally and spiritually stronger” for being on the show. Speaking about what she most enjoyed, she said: “The conversations, getting to know new people, getting personal, opening up. I think it’s also personal battles that you go over and get over, and all of that. You just come out as a stronger, different person.”Speaking about what she will take away from her time in the jungle, the 34-year-old added: “I think I’ve learned to be happy with who I am, and that group kind of let me be all different versions – loud, crazy, calm, frustrated. They allowed me to be who I am, and I’ve just felt mentally and spiritually stronger.”

Among the other stars who have left camp in the past couple of days are former professional boxer Barry McGuigan, Love Island star Maura Higgins, podcast host Grace Keeling (GK Barry) and soap star Alan Halsall. N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos, Loose Women’s Jane Moore and radio presenters Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom completed this year’s jungle line-up.

Meghan Markle was furious and retaliated when King Charles bestowed the Garter honor on Kate and William: “Harry and I are the ones who truly deserve it.”

King Charles—has gone and disrespected Harry and me with his latest royal shenanigans. And no, we’re not talking about ignoring our calls or refusing to provide security for our children in California. This time, Charles took disrespect to a whole new level by honorably inducting William and Kate into the prestigious Order of the Garter while completely snubbing Harry and me from receiving the same recognition.

For those of you not up on your British traditions, the Order of the Garter is the highest honor any royal can receive from the monarch. Only 24 knights and ladies are allowed in this elite society at a time, and it’s seen as the ultimate stamp of approval from the crown. Past recipients include Philip, Charles, Andrew, and even I was made a lady companion back in my Kensington Palace days. So you can imagine how gutting it was for Harry and me to learn through the tabloids that William and Kate were being initiated into the Garter ranks while we were deliberately overlooked and excluded from any mention. I mean, what kind of family business is Charles running over there? We all know he’s been giving us the cold shoulder non-stop since Megxit, but seriously, this is a new low even for him.

All we’ve done is chase our happiness away from a toxic institution, and now we’re persona non grata while Will and Kate get showered with yet another honor on a silver platter. As if those two don’t already have it easy enough, serving as poster children for the Firm while we do all the real work shaking things up from the bottom. Honestly, I’m just so over Charles and his blatant favoritism towards those undeserving, nepotistic freeloaders. It’s no secret Harry and I pose more of a threat to their outdated model with our progressive ideas and popularity, especially with younger audiences. So I wouldn’t put it past scheming Charles to purposefully snub us to try and diminish our brand and global relevance. But news flash, old man—you can try and rub us out of the history books all you want; our light is too bright to be dimmed so easily.

If anything, this latest insult has only strengthened our resolve to keep lighting the way toward a more equal, compassionate future, regardless of what dusty traditions try holding us back. Not that we need any validation from Charles and his cadre of sycophants, but it sure would have been nice to get the recognition we rightfully deserve for our service, unlike those royal freeloaders living off taxpayer dimes their whole charmed lives. I mean, what exactly have Will and Kate done to earn this, except attend parties and wave from their perch? At least Harry and I were out there making real change and empowering communities with our work. Now we have to watch from afar as they accept more accolades they never struggled to achieve. It’s honestly a travesty, and I’m fuming about the blatant favoritism.

If Charles thinks this petty snub will make us go away, he’s got another thing coming. In fact, it’s only strengthened our resolve to keep blazing new trails independently and show the monarchy for what they really are—a bunch of out-of-touch, nepotistic dinosaurs desperately clinging to relevance. Without innovators like us shaking things up, they’d be lost. So while Will and Kate prance around in their fancy robes, Harry and I will keep diving headfirst into impactful work with Archewell and lighting up stages globally to inspire real change. Because unlike those born royals, we weren’t raised to simply attend ribbon cuttings and wave; we were born to lead with purpose, heart, and conviction despite all the barriers thrown our way.

And I promise you this: there is no amount of snubs, petty maneuvers, or attempts to erase our stories that will succeed in dampening our fire. We walked away so we could find purpose greater than titles, and honestly, it’s working out better than I could have ever imagined. So keep pretending we don’t exist all you want, Charles—it only fuels our drive to shape a better world.

Royal commentator Jennie Bond has said that the Prince Harry’s behaviour and attitudes can be explained by his childhood traumas and that people should stop making trouble in his marriage

A seasoned Royal expert has thrown their weight behind Prince Harry’ s assertion of happiness in the face of ongoing divorce rumours with his wife Meghan Markle – declaring “I believe him”.

The experienced Royal pundit Jennie Bond, who has a long history with the BBC as a Royal correspondent, suggests that Harry’s difficult past has left its mark, labelling him “damaged” and calling for an end to unnecessary meddling in a marriage the public is not privy to.

At a recent literary event in the Big Apple, the 40-year-old Duke made light of the relentless media sagas, scoffing, “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what? ” He did acknowledge the challenge of such constant media buzz, admitting finding it hard to “hard to keep up with”.

Meghan and Harry look happy together but rumours persist – especially on social media ( 
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Speaking to OK! magazine, Bond delved into Harry’s defiance and the shadows cast by the tragic demise of his mother, Princess Diana, explaining: “Harry is stubborn. And he is also understandably damaged by what happened to his mother. Who can blame him for being so protective about his wife and children?”

She empathised with the prince’s feelings towards the intrusive press and internet trolls, stating: “I have some sympathy with his despair about the media…and social media in particular, with the trolls who peddle unsourced nonsensical rubbish about his marriage.”

Jennie advocated for respect toward Harry and Meghan’s private life, concluding: “He says he is happy. I believe him. Let’s stop trying to make trouble in a marriage we know nothing about.”

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Given Prince Harry’s military background, having served in Afghanistan, his security worries are understandable, yet some of his actions, such as travelling to Nigeria and Colombia with Meghan, have been perceived as inconsistent. By taking on the Home Office over security concerns, Harry demonstrates determination, but this might further strain his relationship with King Charles, according to Jennie.

The Duke of Sussex has been embroiled in a legal battle over the withdrawal of his UK security detail, a decision made following his 2020 relocation to California. He was recently allowed to challenge this decision in the High Court and has publicly voiced his concerns on multiple occasions.

Prince Harry has stated: “All it takes is one lone actor, one person who read this stuff, to act on what they have read, and whether that is a knife or acid … they are genuine concerns for me, they are one of the reasons I won’t bring my wife back to this country [the UK].”