Prince George has a sweet nickname given to him by his school friends and it turns out that both his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also have special names for him and his siblings
Prince George, the young Royal destined for the throne, has been given an adorable nickname by his schoolmates. They’ve taken to calling him “PG”, a nod to his initials for “Prince George”.
This endearing name isn’t just a hit among his peers; it’s also caught on at home. Princess Kate and Prince William have reportedly adopted the nickname, affectionately referring to their firstborn as “PG Tips” in homage to the well-known British tea brand.
But that’s not all – Prince William also has a unique nickname for his daughter, Princess Charlotte. At the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show, he was heard calling her “Mignotte”, which translates from French as “cute.”
A woman who met the Royal couple told the Daily Mail that they often call her “Lottie.” She recounted: “I said he is four, and she said, ‘Oh, he’s the same age as Lottie’ – she calls her Lottie!”
And we can’t overlook the youngest of the clan, Prince Louis. During an engaging visit with the scouts, Princess Kate let slip his nickname while they were roasting marshmallows. She cheered him on with: “Pop that on the fire Lou-bugs.”
George’s little sister Charlotte also has a cute nickname(
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With some assistance from his mum and a scout leader, Prince Louis was all set to savour his treat, prompting Prince William to quip, “You won’t hear a peep out of him now.”
Previously, Prince George and Princess Charlotte were pupils at Thomas’ School in Battersea, south London, while the littlest, Louis, attended Willcocks Nursery in South Kensington, west London.
The young royals have made Lambrook School near Ascot, Berkshire, their educational home. The three siblings grabbed headlines at their mum’s festive Christmas carol service hosted at Westminster Abbey.
Little Prince Louis was spotted cradling a heartfelt red card for “Thank you to granny and grandpa because they have played games with me,” thanking them for their playful company.
Prince George is close to both his parents(
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Kate’s annual musical extravaganza attracted faces such as telly favourite Lorraine Kelly and chart-topper Paloma Faith among the 1,600 lucky guests.
In a candid exchange with Paloma Faith, who serenaded attendees on the night, Princess Kate confessed, “I didn’t know this year was going to be the year that I’ve just had.”
Recognising the hardships of the past year, not just personally but broadly shared, she sympathised, “But I think lots of people this year have had such challenging times, many who are here today.”
Kate lauded the efforts of working parents like Paloma, commenting wistfully on the parenting challenges: “I know as a mum it’s hard pulling yourself away, the juggling.”
Kate Middleton is often seen as a royal mediator, but the Princess of Wales is putting her her health first instead of focusing on Prince William‘s feud with Prince Harry.
Source: MEGAPrince Harry left the royal fold in 2020.
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“The idea that Kate somehow still has the time and energy to continue playing peacemaker is rubbish,” royal biographer Christopher Andersen told an outlet. “She did try over a period of years and finally threw up her hands in disgust.”
“She did her bit, but it wasn’t enough to build a bridge between William and Charles on the one side and Harry on the other,” he added.
Source: MEGAPrince Harry and Meghan Markle complained about their time in the U.K.
When Harry left the royal fold, he publicly complained about his family and painted the Waleses as rigid.
“Harry portrayed her as cold and unwelcoming to [his wife] Meghan Markle in [his memoir] Spare, when he painted an extremely damaging picture of the royal family,” commentator Richard Fitzwilliams explained.
“The memoir is soon to be released in paperback and his allegations will surface again, though fortunately, he will not be adding to the volume or promoting it,” Fitzwilliams noted. “He knows perfectly well how damaging it has been.”
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle painted Kate Middleton as ‘formal.’
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Due to Kate’s health challenges, she isn’t expected to pay attention to any unresolved family drama.
“We have recently seen encouraging signs of Catherine’s recovery,” he explained. “Her focus, as she has said, is being ‘cancer free.’ The Wales family has had a tremendously difficult year.”
“She has finished her course of preventative chemotherapy. William, while carrying out some royal engagements, has been tremendously supportive… [But] Catherine will wish to avoid anything that promotes negative energy,” Fitzwilliams noted.
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle’s final royal event was in 2022.
During Kate’s medical leave, she spent quality time with her three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, while undergoing chemotherapy.
“Making sure her family is well and happy is her priority,” broadcaster Helena Chard stated. “She is also aware that she has to be kind to herself. Having completed her preventative chemotherapy treatment, she is relieved to be undertaking royal duties where possible but realizes that she is not totally out of the woods.”
“Prince Harry will want to contact Princess Catherine,” Chard claimed. “Prince Harry will be bothered by the silent treatment — and the royal family is aware of this.”
The Waleses publicly acknowledged Harry’s birthday, but experts didn’t view the gesture as ending their rivalry.
“Catherine has pursued peace over the last year,” royal commentator and podcaster Kinsey Schofield stated. “[But] Harry and Meghan are not on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ radar right now. Catherine is focused on her health and family. Harry and Meghan’s relentless exploits are irrelevant to them at this point.”
“Even with Catherine currently in the clear … the reality is that cancer has taken a toll on King Charles,” Schofield claimed, referring to the monarch who is still undergoing cancer treatment.
Experts spoke to Fox News Digital.
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“The idea that Kate somehow still has the time and energy to continue playing peacemaker is rubbish,” royal biographer Christopher Andersen told an outlet. “She did try over a period of years and finally threw up her hands in disgust.”
“She did her bit, but it wasn’t enough to build a bridge between William and Charles on the one side and Harry on the other,” he added.
Source: MEGAPrince Harry and Meghan Markle complained about their time in the U.K.
When Harry left the royal fold, he publicly complained about his family and painted the Waleses as rigid.
“Harry portrayed her as cold and unwelcoming to [his wife] Meghan Markle in [his memoir] Spare, when he painted an extremely damaging picture of the royal family,” commentator Richard Fitzwilliams explained.
“The memoir is soon to be released in paperback and his allegations will surface again, though fortunately, he will not be adding to the volume or promoting it,” Fitzwilliams noted. “He knows perfectly well how damaging it has been.”
Due to Kate’s health challenges, she isn’t expected to pay attention to any unresolved family drama.
“We have recently seen encouraging signs of Catherine’s recovery,” he explained. “Her focus, as she has said, is being ‘cancer free.’ The Wales family has had a tremendously difficult year.”
“She has finished her course of preventative chemotherapy. William, while carrying out some royal engagements, has been tremendously supportive… [But] Catherine will wish to avoid anything that promotes negative energy,” Fitzwilliams noted.
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle’s final royal event was in 2022.
During Kate’s medical leave, she spent quality time with her three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, while undergoing chemotherapy.
“Making sure her family is well and happy is her priority,” broadcaster Helena Chard stated. “She is also aware that she has to be kind to herself. Having completed her preventative chemotherapy treatment, she is relieved to be undertaking royal duties where possible but realizes that she is not totally out of the woods.”
“Prince Harry will want to contact Princess Catherine,” Chard claimed. “Prince Harry will be bothered by the silent treatment — and the royal family is aware of this.”
The Waleses publicly acknowledged Harry’s birthday, but experts didn’t view the gesture as ending their rivalry.
“Catherine has pursued peace over the last year,” royal commentator and podcaster Kinsey Schofield stated. “[But] Harry and Meghan are not on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ radar right now. Catherine is focused on her health and family. Harry and Meghan’s relentless exploits are irrelevant to them at this point.”
“Even with Catherine currently in the clear … the reality is that cancer has taken a toll on King Charles,” Schofield claimed, referring to the monarch who is still undergoing cancer treatment.
Kate Middleton‘s cancer battle might open the door for Prince Harry to reconcile with the Princess of Wales and Prince William after years of tension.
Source: MEGA
“Kate’s been thrown under the bus by Harry, he’s said hurtful things about her, he’s brought the children into the narrative,” biographer Katie Nicholl told an outlet. “I think the Prince of Wales remains very, very angry and upset and feels very betrayed.”
“Possibly the Princess of Wales is still open to a reconciliation in some form. I still feel it’s quite early,” Nicholl continued. “But I do think when you go through something like a cancer diagnosis and you go through the sort of journey that she has done, and you confront your own mortality, you realize life is short.”
Source: MEGAPrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s tell-all projects painted Kate Middleton and Prince William as cold.
Kate spent the past few months undergoing chemotherapy, and she previously admitted that her health challenges changed her perspective on life.
“It’s far too short for rifts and family feuds,” Nicholl explained. “And perhaps that will be a role that she will play at some point in healing that rift, because I think we look to the royal family as a symbol of unity.”
The Waleses are getting ready to spend the holidays together, but Harry and Meghan Markle will be in California during the royal festivities.
“We will want to see them together at Christmas, this will be the sixth Christmas that Harry won’t have been a part of,” Nicholl shared.
“I do think it’s important,” the commentator continued. “It may be that people are making these comments on social media where you’re talking about togetherness, talking about empathy, what’s going on in your own family, and they are at risk of that happening.”
Source: MEGA
Kate, who is often praised for she handles her duties, could help the brothers reunite since she has such a positive outlook on life.
“I think she’s also someone who’s always led by example, in that sort of way of being a role model,” Nicholl explained.
“I think and I was talking to sources close to the Princess and to William, who said ‘never give up hope, there’s always a chance,’ but of course, it’s always in the timing,” she concluded.
OK! previously reported William is focused on Kate and his role as the Prince of Wales instead of mending things with Harry.
“While there may be hope, the cracks between Harry and William run deeper than public perception often realizes,” royal expert Edward Coram-James told an outlet.
“The fallout from Harry’s criticisms of the royal family, especially in Spare and their Netflix docuseries, has left deep scars,” Coram-James continued. “William, in particular, might be too entrenched in his role as the future king to risk his reputation by reconciling too quickly.”
Harry’s memoir, Spare, gave additional insight into Kate’s rift with Meghan, but the project painted both Kate and William as cold toward the former actress.
“Let’s not overlook the toll this rift might be taking on Kate. She’s in a delicate position as she manages her royal duties, family life and her well-being,” the commentator said. “The constant media scrutiny, especially with the added weight of Harry’s revelations, can’t be easy on her health.”
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle and Prince Harry are pursuing careers in Hollywood.
This year was difficult for the royal family, as Kate and King Charles were undergoing cancer treatment at the same time.
“As protective as he is of his family, it’s likely he feels torn between wanting to heal his relationship with Harry and shielding Kate from further stress,” Coram-James stated.
“If Harry truly wants to rebuild bridges, he may need to acknowledge the emotional toll his actions have had on the whole family,” he continued.
Prince William spoke of his Christmas hopes revealing he will be sitting down with 45 family members – but is most looking forward to a long dog walk and movie time with Charlotte, George and Louis
The Prince of Wales, 42, brought festive cheer and handed out Christmas presents to children and families at a festive party for 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire.
William, colonel-in-chief of the regiment, met soldiers and their families at Picton Barracks, Bulford Camp, in Wiltshire, during a light-hearted and fun lunch. He was greeted at the entrance by 18-month-old the regimental mascot Private Derby the ram.
Told the Swaleside ram has been the 33rd mascot since 1858, he said: “I can see you are holding on tightly, he looks fantastic, very smart.”
William was greeted by the regimental mascot Derby the ram(
Image: PA)
When William was informed the mascot he was off to spend Christmas in a “field full of ewes”, William replied: “So he has quite a fun Christmas. Oh good luck to him.” Inside the sergeant’s mess he chatted and joked at ten tables of servicemen and women and their children.
Karson Heighway, 10, handed Wills a drawing of the prince he had penned on a post-it note. Wills looked at the drawing and said: “Is that me?” The prince then joked: “Looks like I have five nostrils.”
But he was suitably impressed to fold the drawing up and put it in his breast pocket.
The Mercian Regiment is largely personnel drawn from the Midlands and the Christmas party was filled with football fans supporting the likes of Stoke, West Brom, Wolves and Aston Villa.
Guests donned Christmas jumpers for the festive occasion(
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
William, who on Saturday met Donald Trump in Paris at the ceremonial reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, revealed he will be watching Villa’s Champions League tie away to RB Leipzig from home. He said: “I was trying to get to the game but have got a lot of things going on.” Asked about his Royal Family Christmas plans, he revealed hopes for long walks with the family dog as they spend the festive period in Norfolk. He said: “Am I ready for Christmas? No, no way am I ready.”
But told another table he was looking forward to Christmas with 45 members of his family “all in one room” but “normally spread out”. William asked five-year-old Alexander Fitzgerald what he wanted for Christmas. His dad Sgt Lee Fitzgerald, 39, said afterwards: “He said he wanted a Nintendo Switch and when they spoke about playing Mario Kart William said he was supposed to let your dad win sometimes.”
All servicemen and their families wore Christmas jumpers to the bash. Ten-year-old Isobelle McNeil and her younger brother Hunter, 5, handed William a Father Christmas hat present and Christmas card written to George, Charlotte and Louis.
William handed out gifts whilst he was there(
Image: PA)Mum Fiona Dewar McNeil said: “William asked what Father Christmas was going to bring for him and Hunter said he was going to get a big Tyrannosaurus Rex. He said ‘I hope all your dreams come true’.”
Seven-year-old Sanganoo Kejhan also handed William a hand-made Christmas card. Dylan Potter, 14, made William laugh after revealing he was wearing two Christmas jumpers. He said afterwards: “I asked what does a prince do for fun? He said he likes watching movies and hanging out with his children but because he is over 40 finds fun hard to come by.”
William also revealed, while chatting to families, that he has been watching Netflix with Kate including ‘Black Doves’ starring Kiera Knightly. Not only did William turn down the chance to wear the Santa hat but was also not wearing a Christmas jumper. He was heard saying while pointing at himself: “Some people don’t own one.” When asked why he wasn’t wearing a jumper he pointed across the room at his new equerry Squadron Leader Mike Reynolds, and said jokingly: “I didn’t know, you see that guy in the jacket, it’s his fault and I will be having a word.”
He told families: “I hope you have a quiet Christmas.” Towards the end he joked: “Ten tables, it’s like I’m speed dating.” He was also treated to a song from a Fijian choir – formed of soldiers from the Mercian Regiment.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continue to pursue opportunities in California, but the duo’s star power might be dwindling, as both fans and critics lose interest in their royal family drama.
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle and Prince Harry publicly moved to California in 2020.
“I think any documentary that continues the criticism of Harry and Meghan’s modus operandi is going to be damaging,” royal commentator Duncan Larcombe told an outlet.
“It’s in Germany so it’s probably not going to make a big storm over in the U.S.,” he added. “But it’s still a major blow for a couple who have seen their popularity plummet like a stone falling in a well since they left the U.K.”
Source: MEGAPrince Harry was once a beloved member of the royal family.
OK! previously reported the unscripted program could impact the couple’s public image.
“Until the film comes out, everything is speculation,” PR expert Ryan McCormick told an outlet when chatting about The Lost Prince. “However, I think that if the special does not get a healthy amount of viewers, it would be a foretelling sign that Harry and Meghan’s popularity has truly waned.”
“If the documentary reveals fresh scandals and portrays the duo as opportunists seeking to return to the well of royal family secrets (which once propelled them to peak public interest), it will be a calamity for any reconciliation with Buckingham Palace,” McCormick added. “It will also hurt their reputation and likability.”
Despite concerns over The Lost Prince’s viewership, it could unveil a different side of their infamous “Megxit” scandal,
“If the film shows the royal exiles as down-to-earth, relatable and with humor it could be a tremendous boost to how they are perceived,” McCormick explained.
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle struggled to ‘fit in’ to the royal family.
Before immigrating to the U.S., Harry was a beloved member of the monarchy, and filmmaker Ulrike Grunewald highlighted the duke’s fall from grace while promoting his project.
“The royal family has to deal with difficult developments and regroup after ‘Megxit,’ the death of the Queen and Charles and Kate‘s cancer. What role will Harry play in the future?” the film’s synopsis reads.
“Even in his self-imposed exile in Montecito, Calif., he remains a figure of public interest,” the blurb adds. “His commitment to charitable organizations — such as the Invictus Games he founded for wounded servicemen and women — always puts him in the spotlight.”
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle and Prince Harry publicly complained about royal life in ‘Harry & Meghan.’
Since settling down in California, the Sussexes have been vocal about wanting to tell the truth about their time in the U.K. However, Grunewald’s interviews with the Sussexes’ neighbors could lead to Meghan being scrutinized by critics.
“She [Meghan] might be embarrassed about the amount of criticism she now gets even in communities that used to back her after the decision to leave the royal family as a working member,” Grunewald said when talking about his movie.
The showrunner of Meghan and Harry’s new Netflix documentary has candidly opened up about what the couple were really like on set – and their true motive behind the series
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have produced a brand new documentary series about polo for Netflix, and the hotly-anticipated show has finally been released. The series lifts the lid on the elite sport, which Harry has played himself for many years, and the drama that surrounds it – on and off the field.
The couple inked a multi-million-pound deal with Netflix back in 2020 after their surprise royal exit sent shockwaves across the nation – and now the showrunner who worked on Polo has candidly opened up about exactly what the couple’s motivation was in this latest venture for the streaming giant, and what they were really like to work with.
Speaking to the New York Post, Miloš Balać explained that Meghan and Harry were keen to show that there is a lot more to the sport than its reputation as an elite, luxury sport – and wanted the series to dig deep into all the grit and determination that goes into each and every match, as well as the strong community spirit that can be found on the sidelines.
Harry appears sparingly in the series(
Image: Netflix)
Balać – who also produced the hit documentary series Welcome to Wrexham for Disney Plus – added that the couple were “amazing” to work with and their two contrasting perspectives on the sport provided a lot to the production. “Both Prince Harry and Meghan were just amazing collaborators from the start,” he explained. “They have so much knowledge about the sport, but also an understanding that we’re trying to bring new people into this world.”
The showrunner explained that while Harry provided extreme levels of expertise and the nitty-gritty details of the sport, having been playing it for years himself, Meghan as more of a newcomer to the world helped round things out, almost playing the role of the audience, who are coming to the able to with little, if any, knowledge of polo.
Balać added that he also was a novice when it came to polo at the beginning of the project and that he worked closely with the couple to use both of these perspectives to create a show that would encourage many more people to become interested in the sport. Polo is called the sport of kings for a reason – horses, lessons, and club memberships don’t come cheap – so the couple were motivated by making the sport more accessible to their viewers and breaking down the stereotypes surrounding it.
Harry has played polo for many years(
Image: Getty Images for Sentebale)
“I think the collective intention was definitely, definitely to grow the audience of polo,” the showrunner said. “I think the difference in approach was that Harry, you know, is really seeing it as ‘look at how incredible these athletes are. Look how incredible these animals are’ which Meghan sees and says the same. But I think for her, it’s also like, ‘Look at how incredible this community is.’
“You know, she’s the one who’s sitting watching from the side of the field and she was there, and we wanted to showcase that part of the world as well, where it really does feel like one big family. I think that was really the feeling we were going for from the start.”
The showrunner added that he shared the couple’s vision of dismantling the stereotype surrounding polo that it is a sport only the richest elites can enjoy, and that while Harry and Meghan were motivated to show the glamorous side too, they also wanted to highlight just how hard the athletes and animals have to work, and the sacrifices made to compete at the highest level.
All five episodes of Polo are available to stream on Netflix now – with Prince Harry appearing in the final episode, which covers the Sentebale Polo Cup – an annual event in aid of Harry’s charity.
In the sun-kissed enclave of Montecito, Calif., where opulence meets ocean breezes, the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was expected to add a touch of royal allure.
However, whispers from behind the manicured hedges suggest that the Duchess of Sussex has not quite lived up to the neighborhood’s expectations!
Richard Mineards, a local resident and society columnist, did not mince words in the German documentary Harry — The Lost Prince, and remarked, “Meghan is not an asset to our community,” highlighting her apparent reluctance to engage with fellow Montecito denizens. In contrast, Harry was described as “quite jolly,” with Mineards noting, “He seems to be the one who comes out and engages with people.”
This sentiment is not isolated. Frank McGinity, an 88-year-old neighbor and Navy veteran, recounted his own experience of being snubbed. Hoping to share local history films with the couple, he was met with silence. McGinity lamented, “I thought they might be interested in the history of the area. I never heard back.”
Since their 2020 departure from royal duties and subsequent move to a $14 million dollar Montecito mansion, the Sussexes have maintained a low profile. Their seclusion has led to perceptions of detachment from the community. Mineards observed, “They live rather splendidly. It couldn’t be a nicer place. The community is waiting for them — they’re gnashing at the bit.”
Source: NETFLIX/YOUTUBEThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex ‘love their Montecito home,’ but want to be left ‘completely alone while at it,’ a Hollywood source stated.
Despite these local grievances, the Duke of Sussex has expressed contentment with their Californian life. At The New York Times’ DealBook Summit, he shared, “I very much enjoy living here and bringing up my kids here.” He emphasized the unique opportunities available in the U.S., noting activities he can share with his children that he “undoubtedly wouldn’t be able to do in the U.K.”
However, the couple’s interactions with their immediate community remain minimal. Reports suggest that Meghan’s social engagements are more aligned with Hollywood circles than with Montecito locals. This selective socializing has not gone unnoticed. Mineards pointed out, “It’s a very wealthy community. We have a lot of people giving a lot of money to our cultural organizations as well as charities, but we don’t see them.”
The Sussexes’ reclusive lifestyle has sparked rumors of a potential move. Speculation abounds that they are eyeing properties closer to Hollywood, aiming to be nearer to the entertainment industry’s epicenter. Such a move could align more closely with Meghan’s professional aspirations and social preferences.
A royal expert has claimed that despite Princess Kate being ‘thrown under the bus’ by Prince Harry, the future Queen may still be the key to healing the feud between the Sussexes and the other royals
It’s no secret that the relationship between Prince Harry and some of the other senior royals has been pretty cold in recent years – but Kate may be the key to healing the ongoing feud, a royal expert has claimed.
For many years, Kate and her brother-in-law Prince Harry clearly enjoyed a really close relationship – and in his memoir, Spare, Harry opened up about just how much Kate meant to him, calling her the “sister I’ve never had and always wanted”.
However, in recent years things between them have simply not been the same. Harry and Meghan’s shock royal exit in 2020, and the couple’s subsequent candid revelations about life inside the monarchy – and allegations against some of the other senior royals – have left their relationships with much of the House of Windsor seemingly in tatters.
While Harry rushed back to the UK upon King Charles’s cancer diagnosis early in the year – and came back to attend his father’s coronation – things with his elder brother William are reported to have remained icy, with the two brothers still far from reconciling.
However, one royal expert believes that if anyone can bring Harry back into the royal fold it is Kate, and that after a year of difficult health challenges, the future Queen may well be more inclined to try and encourage peace between William and his brother.
Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, royal author and journalist Katie Nicholls explained that despite the fact Kate herself may feel somewhat betrayed by her once-close brother-in-law, the new perspective she has gained during her cancer treatment may lead her to encourage a still-angry William towards reconciliation.
“Kate’s been thrown under the bus by Harry, he’s said hurtful things about her, he’s brought the children into the narrative. I think the Prince of Wales remains very, very angry and upset and feels very betrayed,” the expert said, adding that the timing of any future peacemaking would be crucial.
“Possibly the Princess of Wales is still open to a reconciliation in some form. I still feel it’s quite early. But I do think when you go through something like a cancer diagnosis and you go through the sort of journey that she has done, and you confront your own mortality, you realise life is short.
“It’s far too short for rifts and family feuds. And perhaps that will be a role that she will play at some point in healing that rift, because I think we look to the Royal Family as a symbol of unity. We will want to see them together at Christmas, this will be the sixth Christmas that Harry won’t have been a part of.
The royal author also noted that Kate understands part of her duties as the future Queen is to model behaviour for the public and set a good example.
When Kate announced that she had begun a course of chemotherapy in an emotional video message to the nation, and appealed for privacy for herself and her children during the challenging time. Harry and Meghan were quick to back her publicly – and also reportedly reached out to Kate in private.
“We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” Harry and Meghan said in a statement shortly after the announcement. Kate completed her chemotherapy in September and has been gently dipping her toes back into royal duties since, appearing at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday, and hosting her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
However, she noted at the time that her main focus is to “stay cancer-free” so will “continue to take each day as it comes”. In the unusually candid video message that marked the end of her treatment, Kate noted that the “scary and unpredictable” cancer journey had provided her a “new perspective on everything” and reminded her and her husband to focus on the “simple yet important things in life”.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s new life in California was ripped apart in a new documentary, and the Duchess of Sussex was portrayed as disconnected from her neck of the woods.
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle and Prince Harry’s neighbors complained about them in a new documentary.
“I would describe it as an encyclopedia of Harry and Meghan’s low points over the last few years,” American royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told an outlet. “And there have certainly been more low points than high points and that was on full display.”
“It gives you the sense that Meghan is as lonely and isolated as the rumors suggest,” Schofield continued. “Additionally, it makes you wonder why they are so eager to chase after communities and photo ops all over the world if they aren’t even doing anything at home.”
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle and Prince Harry temporarily lived in Tyler Perry’s Beverly Hills mansion before purchasing a home in Montecito, Calif.
Director Ulrike Grunewald interviewed the Sussexes’ neighbors for Harry —The Lost Prince, in which insiders described the couple as uninvolved in the area.
“In terms of community, the documentary was clear that invitations from the local Montecito community, to attend events, go unanswered,” Hilary Fordwich said. “So, neither Harry nor Meghan are interested in those around them.”
“A neighbor of theirs in Montecito suggested that Harry’s dogs and bodyguard are his best friends,” the broadcaster added.
The Sussexes settled down in Meghan’s home state of California after the former actress struggled to adjust to royal life. Since moving to the U.S., the Sussexes have leaned on their celebrity contacts to help build their life in America.
“To me, one of the biggest revelations to come out of the documentary was… that Meghan is not very popular in her neighborhood and has not been involved in the Montecito community,” Schofield shared.
“[The couple’s organization] Archewell repeats the term ‘community impact’ constantly — yet Meghan is a stranger in her community,” she continued.
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle was born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif.
Richard Mineards, whoclaims to live near the Sussexes, complained about their presence.
“I don’t think that Meghan is an asset to our community,” he said. “She doesn’t really go out or get involved with the community. Harry has to a certain extent, because he’s quite jolly… but Meghan doesn’t seem to get seen anywhere… And you don’t see him either.”
The Sussexes credited safety concerns for their decision to leave the royal fold, and those fears could impact how they navigate Montecito, Calif.
“The ZDF documentary… was, in my mind, a hatchet job on Harry and Meghan, creating sensational gossip against the couple,” expert Ian Pelham Turner stated.
“The couple… have every right to protect their privacy if they wish to do so,” he explained. “If residents deem the couple needs to become part of the community, perhaps the people now criticizing them both publicly and privately should look to their laurels and behave respectfully in a manner to make them feel welcome.”
Source: MEGAMeghan Markle and Prince Harry have to be mindful of who they allow in their inner circle.
Despite residents’ concerns, the Sussexes have to be mindful of who they keep in their circle.
“Harry and Meghan and the children are d—– if they do try to socialize because then they are called publicly seekers,” Pelham Turner pointed out. “Meghan, over the past few years, has had a very difficult time, especially emotionally, and may not know who to trust.”
Back in August Princess Catherine sparked a royal frenzy after she decided to ditch Princess Diana’s stunning ring for an eternity band. A jewelry expert has claimed that she has now set a huge trend. Her new style is estimated to be priced around £1,500 from Annoushka – this is considered a modest price tag for a piece of royal jewelry.
There’s no denying royal ladies have access to some of the most beautiful – and expensive – jewellery collections in the world, especially when they often loan pieces to one another.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been known to wear sparkling pieces from her own jewellery box, as well as styles borrowed from the Queen herself.
The royal mum-of-three also inherited a wealth of heirloom pieces from her late mother-in-law Princess Diana when she married Prince William back in 2011, including her iconic engagement ring.
But through the years a clear pattern has emerged when it comes to Catherine’s jewellery; she consistently favours significant and sentimental pieces over flashy and over-the-top jewels.
Often opting for understated pieces like charm necklaces and delicate drop earrings, the princess likes to make subtle statements with her jewels and often pays tribute to family members past and present through the diamonds and pearls she wears.
In honour of her unique approach to royal jewellery, we’ve collected some of her most significant pieces and revealed the stories behind the glittering gemstones she wears.
Catherine dazzled with a stunning Jess Collet x Alexander McQueen head topper at the coronation of King Charles that consisted of a regal arrangement of shimmering silver bullion, crystal, and silver thread leaf embroidery that peaked in the centre of the creation.
For the first Platinum Jubilee since 2019, Catherine paid homage to her late mother-in-law by wearing her sapphire earrings. Princess Diana wore the pair on a few occasions, including during a visit to Canada in 1991, at the 1996 Met Gala, and a dinner hosted by Emperor Hirohito in Japan. Kate styled the sapphires with a recycled white Alexander McQueen coat dress.
It’s no wonder Catherine’s engagement ring is so significant, given it was originally selected from a catalogue and worn by the late Princess Diana. After her death the ring passed to Prince Harry, who later exchanged it with William so he could use the stunning ring to propose to Catherine
Custom wedding earrings
At first glance these earrings seem significant only because Catherine wore them on the day of her royal wedding, but the elegant drop style have a second hidden meaning. Presented to the princess by her own parents as a wedding gift, the design features oak leaves and acorns, both of which appear on the Middleton family coat of arms.
