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Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Kate Cassidy’s Decision To Leave Argentina ‘Will Haunt Her For The Rest Of Her Life’

Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy — who was with the One Direction singer just days before his death — is reeling from the tragic loss.

A friend of the influencer exclusively told The Post that Cassidy is agonizing over her decision to leave Payne alone in Argentina before he fell to his death.

“She did what she needed to do at the time,” Cassidy’s pal said. “She had no idea what was going to happen. I can tell you that her decision will haunt her for the rest of her life.”

“She feels bad. Everyone in her life is saying that it’s not her fault,” her friend continued.

“You can’t babysit a 30-year-old grown man 24/7/365. But she’s not yet in a place to hear that.”

Two days before Payne’s fatal fall from a third-floor balcony at CasaSur Palermo Hotel, Cassidy shared a TikTok travel vlog revealing she had left the South American country.

In the video, she said they were initially only supposed to be in Argentina for five days, but the trip turned into a two-week getaway.

Cassidy’s friend told The Post that after leaving Argentina she attempted to convince Payne to also return home to Miami after she suspected he was on a bender.

“She tried, really. But he wasn’t receptive,” the pal said. “She will forever be the villain for abandoning him, but that’s not what happened.”

The friend said Cassidy “planned a certain time away from home and he wanted to extend it indefinitely.”

Despite their apparently fun vacation, which he documented on Snapchat, “She wasn’t ready to do that.”

The influencer — who was first linked to the musician in October 2022 — was simply homesick.

“She wanted to be home in her own bed with her dog,” Cassidy’s friend further explained. “She wanted to come home.”

Her friend even claimed Cassidy felt like she was in a “hostage situation” prior to her departure from Argentina.

“So she tells him she wants to leave, this is after a week. He begs her to stay,” the pal told The Post. “She keeps extending her trip, a day, two days. And he just wants her to stay, stay, stay.”

The “Teardrops” singer died instantly on Oct. 16 after falling from his hotel balcony, per the Associated Press. He was 31.

Payne suffered multiple traumas, including a cranial fracture, that led to internal and external bleeding.

A partial autopsy revealed he had cocaine, crack, benzodiazepine and “pink cocaine” in his system at the time of his death, sources told ABC News on Monday.

In a tribute shared on Instagram Wednesday, Cassidy revealed she and the late One Direction alum had plans to get married before his death.

Liam Payne was dropped by his music label just days before ‘drug-induced episode’ in Buenos Aires that ended in his shock hotel fall death

Liam Payne suffered a huge blow just days before his tragic death – he was dropped by his record label Universal Music, the Mail can reveal.

Originally signed to Sony as part of One Direction, Liam penned a deal with Capitol Records, a label owned by Universal, in July 2016 when he launched his solo career at just 22 years old.

Liam was said to have been ‘thrilled’ when he signed to Capitol in what was understood to have been a very lucrative deal.

The label is a subsidiary of Universal, but in the company’s recent reshuffle he came under the main label.

Last night, guests staying in the same hotel as Payne shared chilling recollections of the moments leading up to his death including hearing ‘violent noises’ and a ‘scream’.

Speaking to the BBC, fellow guest Doug Jones  claimed: ‘I thought they were working on the room. There was a lot of noise, like heavy lifting, like banging, a lot of loud, violent noises, I thought.

Liam Payne had been dropped by his record label Universal Music last week which came as a huge blow to the star, the Mail can reveal

Universal Music Group posted an image of Liam Payne on Instagram on Thursday night saying they were ‘devastated’ about his death

Payne plunged from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel (file image)

One of Payne’s final selfies in Buenos Aires was captioned: ‘Lovely day in Argentina’

Payne had been staying in Argentina over the last weeks and was pictured engaging with fans

‘And I saw hotel people going in and out of that room, so I thought they were doing work on the room.

‘So about 4pm, 4.30pm, I started hearing some more noise, I was still doing work, and I heard a really loud, violent scream around 4.45pm, 5pm.’

This evening, Universal Music Group posted an image of Liam Payne on Instagram saying they were ‘devastated’ about his death.

Payne, aged 31, fell from a third floor of a hotel in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening, before medics confirmed his death.

The Universal Music Group tribute read: ‘We are devastated by the tragic passing of Liam Payne.

‘His legacy will live on through his music and the countless fans he inspired and who adored him.

‘We send our deepest condolences to Liam’s family and loved ones.’

Capitol Records reposted the statement as well.

Multiple sources have confirmed to MailOnline that the singer was axed by the record label.

A source said: ‘Liam’s advance was massive and he didn’t recoup [it].

‘Out of all of the One Direction boys, Liam was on the wrong path musically.’

It is understood that the release of his second album was put on hold prior to Universal dropping him.

Meanwhile, it can also be revealed that Liam’s PR resigned earlier this month, which left him without any publicity representation.

The resignation came as Liam’s ex-fiancé Maya Henry began legal proceedings against the singer after accusing him of repeatedly contacting her.

One source said: ‘It is like all of Liam’s music career that he had built up since he went solo eight years ago was crumbling, there was very little left for him.

‘It must have absolutely devastated him.’

The latest development comes as:

 Yesterday, dramatic images of Payne’s hotel room surfaced following his death.

Payne was found dead by police who say they found the popstar’s medicines including clonazepam – a drug which is used to control epilepsy, involuntary muscle spasms and panic disorders.

The photos were published across the Argentinian media, including major broadsheets today and purport to show Payne’s suite at the Casa Sur hotel in Palermo.

There was a frantic call to 911 from hotel staff about ‘an aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol’ who was ‘smashing up his room’ minutes before he died.

These photos inside the luxury suite, published by Argentinian magazine Clarin, appeared to confirm the troubling report about Payne’s mental state.

On a table, the surface was covered with tin foil, white powder, a lighter and scorch marks on the wooden surface.

A blackened aluminium drinks can lid appeared to have been heated and a smashed TV screen on a shelf bore the signs of a heavy impact whilst a half-empty Champagne flute was nearby.

Police later confirmed that after a search of the popstar’s room medicines like clonazepam were found – a drug which is used to control epilepsy, involuntary muscle spasms and panic disorders.

The first pictures of Liam Payne’s trashed Buenos Aries hotel room have been published by Argentinian press showing a smashed TV screen

The photos of the deluxe suite show pieces of aluminium foil scattered on the desktop and traces of white powder

A burnt candle and more aluminium foil were found in a bath tub in the suite

Liam Payne’s body has been transferred to the judicial morgue to be examined

More candle and aluminum foil remains were found in the bathtub of Payne’s suite, the bottom of which was stained and had some burns.

In a tape of the 911 call from the hotel manager to police, he could be heard saying: ‘I’m calling from the Casa Sur hotel in Palermo, we have a guest who is over the top with drugs and is breaking up the entire room.

‘We need someone to come.’

The call then cuts off and on a second call, the manager adds ‘when he is conscious he is breaking up the room.

‘We need you to send someone, please’

Last night Payne’s One Direction bandmates broke their silence following his tragic death as they released an emotional statement.

Over the course of his music career, the popstar collaborated with the likes of J Balvin, French Montana, Dixie D’Amelio and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie

Liam Payne with his father Geoff and mother Karen after the X Factor final in London in 2010

As well as father Geoff and mother Karen, Payne had two sisters, Nicola (left) and Ruth (right)

(From left) Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan (seated) Liam Payne and Harry Styles in 2010

After Malik announced his departure from the band in 2015, the band went their separate ways

In a joint statement last night signed from ‘Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry’, they said they were ‘completely devastated’.

‘In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say,’ they said.

‘But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

‘The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.

‘We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.’

Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik all later released separate tributes.

Styles wrote on Instagram that he was ‘truly devastated’ and will ‘miss him always’.

‘His greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.

‘Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious.

‘He was warm, supportive and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.

Louis Tomlinson said he was ‘really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye’ in a separate tribute to Payne

Zayn Malik said he had been talking out loud to Payne ‘hoping you can hear me’

Styles said Payne’s ‘greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it’

Harry Styles wrote on Instagram that he was ‘truly devastated’ and will ‘miss him always’

‘My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew him and loved him, as I did.’

Tomlinson said in a separate emotional tribute that he was ‘really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye’.

He posted a picture on his Instagram page of the two of them on stage with Payne lovingly putting his arm over Tomlinson’s shoulder.

Tomlinson said he would be an uncle to Payne’s son Bear if he ‘ever needs me’ and ‘tell him stories of how amazing his dad was’.

‘I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life,’ he wrote.

‘I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be.

‘I wish I got chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.

‘Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X.’

Malik said he had been talking out loud to Payne ‘hoping you can hear me’.

In his own heart wrenching tribute, he said he had ‘lost a brother when you left us’.

‘And I can’t explain you you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly,’ he wrote.

‘I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever. There is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated. I hope that wherevere you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are.

‘Love you bro.’

Liam’s solo career came off the back of global stardom that began with ITV talent show, The X Factor.

He first auditioned for the show in 2008 at the age of 14 singing Frank Sinatra’s Fly Me To The Moon, with judge Simon Cowell telling him to return to the ITV talent show two years later.

Liam impressed the judges in 2010 singing Michael Buble’s rendition of Cry Me A River before he was put with four other solo hopefuls at the boot camp stage of the competition – the group which later became One Direction.

In 2012, the boy band won their first Brit Award for best British single for their debut track What Makes You Beautiful, before picking up the Brit global success award a year later.

They also won Brit Awards in 2014 and 2015 for best British video for Best Song Ever and You & I respectively.

After Malik left the band, the quartet won best artist video for Drag Me Down in 2016. They picked up the same award a year later for History.

Launching his solo career after One Direction split up in January 2016, Payne released his first single Strip That Down featuring Quavo  just over a year later in June 2017.

The single charted at number three while his second single was Get Low, which peaked at 26.

His third single, Bedroom Floor, went to number 21.

He then teamed up with singer Rita Ora for a hit, For You, which was the soundtrack to Fifty Shades Freed in 2018 and that was more successful – making it to number eight in the charts.

Then came Familiar with Colombian superstar J Balvin, which went to 14.

He also released an album, LP1, which went to number 17 in December 2019.

Liam was managed by music industry veteran Steve Finan, the husband of Olympic heptathlete Denise Lewis.

In August last year, Payne postponed his scheduled tour of South America after suffering from a ‘serious kidney infection’.

He said the infection was something ‘I wouldn’t wish on anyone’ and he had been instructed by doctors to ‘rest and recover’.

Rita Ora took to the stage in Japan and performed song ‘For You’ which she wrote with Payne in 2018 for the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades Freed

Ora and Payne performing during Westfield London’s 10-year birthday celebrations at Westfield Square, London in 2018

Ora posted a touching tribute to Payne after performing their song on stage in Japan hours after his death

Payne was understood to be close friends with Ora and even moved into her luxury £3.25m west London penthouse in 2021 with his ex-fiancée Maya Henry

In the same month, Payne was announced as a judge on a new Netflix show alongside former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland and The Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger.

Yesterday Ora, 33, fought back tears while on stage in Japan as she performed For You at a concert just 12 hours after news broke of the One Direction star’s death.

Ora visibly struggled to finish the pair’s duet as images of the pair flashed up on screen.

In heartbreaking footage posted online, the singer, 33, was seen at one point holding her head in her hands as she turned away from the crowd and looked up to sky before saying ‘I can’t even sing this right now’.

Payne was understood to be close friends with Ora, who was a judge on The X Factor in 2015, and even moved into her luxury £3.25million west London penthouse in 2021 with his ex-fiancée Maya Henry.

Posting to social media after the show, Ora wrote: ‘I’m devastated. He had the kindest soul, I will never forget.

‘I loved working with him so much – he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage. This tragic news breaks my heart.

‘Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You takes on a whole new meaning for me now. R.I.P’

The 31-year-old star plunged 45ft from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina’s capital yesterday, before medics confirmed his death.

Payne had arrived in South America with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy on September 30, staying in Argentina for two weeks after only planning to spend ‘five days’ there.

Last night, thousands of fans gathered outside the hotel where Liam Payne died

During their extended trip, Payne was reunited with Niall Horan after going to watch his former bandmate perform at the Movistar Arena, Buenos Aires, on October 2.

On October 12, Ms Cassidy, 25, returned home to Florida after saying ‘I just need to go home’ in a TikTok video, with Payne staying behind and checking into the £230-a-night Casa Sur hotel alone.

Just 48 hours before his death, on October 14, it emerged that Payne’s ex-fiancée, Ms Maya Henry, had started legal proceedings against Payne, accusing him of obsessively contacting her and ‘weaponising’ his fans against her.

A heartbreaking video shows Liam Payne singing and dancing at his former bandmate Niall Horan’s, where he later posted a picture with Niall to Snapchat captioned: ‘Reunited.’

Just 48 hours before his death, on October 14, it emerged that Payne’s ex-fiancée, Ms Maya Henry, had started legal proceedings against him

His girlfriend Kate Cassidy posted a picture of the pair on her Instagram last August

Two days later, Payne posted several social media videos, including one where he jokingly called his girlfriend a ‘loser’ for going home.

Hours later, police were called to the hotel following reports of an ‘aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol’.

Shortly afterwards, workers heard a loud sound in the hotel’s courtyard before the Wolverhampton-born singer’s body was discovered just after 5pm local time.

Shocked fans gathered outside after police cordoned off the area with forensic investigators seen entering and exiting in white protective suits and blue gloves.

The star was said to have been ‘acting erratically in the hotel lobby and smashed his laptop’ before he ‘had to be carried back to his room’, according to local media.

Universal Music Group no longer lists Liam as one of their artists.

Capitol Records still looks after other Horan, 31, as well as Katy Perry and Lewis Capaldi.

Universal has been contacted for comment.

This deeply emotional interview on the Internet is Dead podcast reveals Maya Henry’s candid experiences with her former fiancé, Liam Payne, in the years following their breakup.

Maya shares that despite their relationship ending, Liam often reached out with troubling messages, hinting at his struggles and sometimes making concerning references to death. Maya describes how these messages put her in a position where she felt compelled to help, as she feared the worst for him, knowing his high-risk lifestyle and believing something tragic might eventually happen.

Maya recalls that Liam’s distressing messages became a pattern that resurfaced at key points in her life, such as when she announced her upcoming book, Looking Forward, a novel inspired by her experiences during their time together. She shares how Liam would reach out to her family, particularly her mother, telling them he wasn’t doing well and needed Maya to contact him. The situation put significant emotional pressure on her, as she felt torn between wanting to move on and feeling a responsibility to support someone she once loved. She explains that the cycle repeated multiple times, creating a sense of emotional manipulation and guilt that lingered, especially when Liam expressed fears about his life being in jeopardy if he didn’t receive support.

One of the most challenging aspects for Maya was the external pressure and warnings she received. She describes that both her friends and Liam’s friends expressed concerns about his well-being, and some even suggested that if her book went public, it might negatively affect him. Maya felt an overwhelming sense of guilt, fearing that if something happened to Liam, not only would she blame herself, but the public might also hold her accountable. This made her feel trapped between her desire to move forward with her life and the weight of his mental health struggles that seemed intertwined with her own actions and decisions. She refers to this as “low manipulation,” adding that the whole situation became emotionally exhausting and toxic over time.

Reflecting on the relationship, Maya highlights the emotional impact it had on her and her family. She notes that even her loved ones were involved as Liam reached out to them when she wouldn’t respond, using phrases like, “I’m not going to be around much longer,” which deepened her sense of responsibility. She admits that these messages would often push her to reach out, even when she felt the need to step back, due to the concern she felt for his well-being. Maya reveals that she even tried to assist Liam with treatment, telling him she would help him return to rehab if needed, but that he wasn’t receptive to the idea. This experience left her feeling that her family’s kindness was being taken advantage of, as Liam’s messages seemed to pull her back into his orbit, despite her efforts to establish boundaries.

Maya also mentions that her experience with Liam was marked by feelings of uncertainty and manipulation, especially with the frequent warnings that he might die by suicide or face dangerous circumstances. These warnings intensified in the months leading up to her book release, with some close to Liam expressing concerns about its impact on him. She describes how friends and confidants emphasized that the timing of her book could add stress to an already fragile situation, making her worry that her career choices might have unintended consequences on his well-being.

The relationship began when Maya and Liam were first linked in 2018. They became engaged in 2020, a seemingly happy milestone, yet behind the scenes, challenges persisted, ultimately leading to their breakup in 2022. Reflecting on this journey, Maya sought legal distance from Liam, issuing a cease and desist in an attempt to create boundaries. Following Liam’s tragic death, a source close to Maya mentioned that she was “obviously in shock,” as the news reopened complex emotions and difficult memories tied to their years together.

In the interview, Maya underscores the toll this relationship took on her mental health and sense of self. She uses terms like “toxic” and “manipulative” to describe the dynamic, acknowledging the heavy emotional burden she carried. Despite their separation, the continued entanglement left a lasting impact, highlighting the difficulty of moving on from a relationship when emotional manipulation and mental health struggles are at play.

A dress worn by Princess Diana in 1985 recently fetched £900,000 ($1.148) million at auction – the highest ever price for clothes worn by the princess.

In November, The Crown returned for its sixth and final series, with Elizabeth Debicki reprising her role as Diana. Even haters of the series unanimously concede that Debicki’s interpretation was knock-it-out-of-the-park, frighteningly good.

Pick up a copy of the latest issue of Tatler magazine and, looking at the photograph of Princess Diana adorning its cover, you’d be forgiven for thinking the year was 1984, not 2024.

The year of the portrait was in fact 1988 and was taken by David Bailey – he tells a story of his assistant dropping a light on the princess’s head during her sitting.

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The January issue of Tatler  which features a never-before-seen portrait of Princess Diana by David Bailey on the cover,

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Netflix’s shoot of actress Elizabeth Debicki recreating Mario Testino’s last official photographs of the Diana, Princess of Wales.

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One that The Crown makes much of is that Dodi Al Fayed proposed to Diana before her death

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Elizabeth Debicki recreates Princess Diana’s landmine campaign photo

Underneath the portrait, a caption reads, ‘Diana: a battle for her legacy’.

In 2023, more than any other year since her 1997 death, Diana has been discussed, dissected and deliberated over. It’s been a year of Diana mania.

Personally, I’m thrilled about Diana’s re-entry into public consciousnesses.

Well, re-entry is the wrong word, because she never left it. What I mean is that I am happy she’s entered the minds of a new, younger public: Gen Z – those born, roughly, in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

There are TikTok accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers whose content revolves around Diana, created by people born long after her death.

Why does this make me so happy? Because, as her brother Earl Spencer said in her eulogy, Diana was ‘unique, complex, extraordinary and irreplaceable’.

Eloise Moran, creator of the viral Instagram account @ladydirevengelooks (currently boasting 114k followers) and author of a best-selling book of the same name was only five when Diana died but was inspired to create her Instagram account after breaking up with a boyfriend and finding solace in Diana’s post-divorce empowerment.

In a world and social media landscape consumed insatiably by young adults but dominated by filtered versions of beauty and perfection, Princess Diana is – at least so far as Gen Z is concerned – a powerful dose of normality.

In her willingness to discuss her struggles – her crushing lack of self-worth and ensuing years of self-torture through bulimia – Diana is striking a powerful chord in a world that has never been so aware of fragility and the search for well-being.

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Prince Diana in her ‘black sheep’ jumper walking with Prince Charles at a polo meeting at Windsor, June 1983

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Alice Hare and her Warm & Wonderful ‘black sheep’ jumper is one of her key Diana looks

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Warm & Wonderful’s  Fitted “Diana Edition” Cotton Sheep Sweater for sale in 2023 for £270

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Princess Diana’s ‘preppy’ fashion has been a huge hit with Gen Z this year and can be seen in all the major high street shops

I couldn’t think of a better role model for my youngest sister, who is 18.

Diana was a woman extraordinarily ahead of her time. A woman after Gen Z’s own hearts before they even existed.

She knew the power of her image and the power of tactical self-projection and played with this – think of the scene in the latest series of The Crown in which Debicki as Diana bargains with photographers, saying they can take photographs of her in her leopard print swimsuit if they agree to leave her alone for the rest of the day.

This is exactly what Gen Z do on Instagram – they play with the power of their image and self-project in a clever, considered and curated way to influence public perception of themselves. Step aside, Kim K. Please, Diana was the original influencer.

And less seriously (but still seriously – clothes are important and not stupid, thank you), every generation can benefit from and delight in devouring Diana’s surreptitiously-communicative style.

What a revelation it was when I realised Diana used clothes to talk when she was gagged.

The clothing companies she loved have enjoyed a revival thanks to a new generation’s fascination with her.

Warm & Wonderful, makers of that black sheep sweater, are back as of 2020. Gottex re-released Diana’s leopard print swimming costume this year.

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Eloise Moran’s viral Instagram account @ladydirevengelooks boasts 114k followers

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Princess Diana wearing the Gottex leopard print swimsuit in 1997

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The Gottex Diana halter neck swimsuit is available to buy this year for £199.99

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The Princess of Wales at Alton Towers in her Philadelphia Eagles varsity jacket

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The iconic ’90s Eagles Letterman Jacket returned and was modelled by the beautiful Kylie Kelce, wife of Jason Kelce who plays for Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles made available to the public a jacket they made for Diana in the ‘90s for the first time ever last month.

The list goes on. In June, supermodel and Gen Z quasi-deity Kendall Jenner walked the runway at Jacquemus’ Princess Diana-inspired fashion show in Paris in a recreated version of Diana’s iconic pearl and sapphire choker.

I think Diana would have been pleased with 2023. She would have been pleased that what mattered to her most – her work for the repressed and voiceless – has gained a new audience.

Even if said audience does begin just by obsessing just over her vintage sweatshirts.

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand has suffered another setback regarding its trademark, according to reports.

Meghan Markle has allegedly run into a “multi-billion dollar problem” regarding her lifestyle brand, Amerian Riviera Orchard (ARO), it has been claimed.

The Duchess of Sussex soft-launched her new business venture all the way back in March, however, after a short promotion period, there have not been any significant updates.

American Riviera Orchard is expected to sell a wide variety of products, including jams, dog biscuits and homeware items.

But it is not known when the official launch will take place, with hopes that the products could potentially hit the shelves before the end of this year.

As in many new businesses, the duchess’s launch has suffered many setbacks, with the latest one in September reportedly involving “irregularities” with its trademark and its registration to the US Patents and Trademarks Office – the agency responsible for granting US patents and registering trademarks.

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand is yet to be launched (Image: Getty)

At the time, it was understood that the Notices of Irregularity were entirely normal and expected and that any fees associated with them had been paid.

But now, a new report by the Daily Mail has claimed that the latest setback regarding ARO’s trademark came in the form of a “protest” to USPTO by a firm owning the trademark “Royal Riviera”.

The report said: “The owner, Harry & David, is an American institution, founded in 1934, with annual sales of £1.7billion and 3,300 staff.”

It added that the protest was “deemed relevant” due to “likelihood of confusion” and has already been referred to USPTO’s examining attorney, Marco Wright.

Meghan Markle’s brand has suffered another setback (Image: Getty)

Speaking about the issue, Mr Eden said: “Her bid to trademark the American Riviera Orchard name has run into what might be described as a multi-billion dollar problem.”

The Daily Mail Diary Editor, Richard Eden, noted: “The scope of her ambitions appears to know no bounds, as was memorably observed by her friend, Kim Kardashian, who said that Meghan Markle was intent on ‘changing the world’.

“But are those dreams destined to be forever foiled?”

The Duchess of Sussex has been contacted for comment.

The Duchess of Sussex has made it clear that she does not want to return to the UK, with Prince Harry flying back to his home country solo since 2022.

Meghan Markle hasn’t been in the UK since 2022 (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Since quitting life as a senior member of the Royal Family, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been living across the pond in their Montecito mansion.

With ongoing rows over Prince Harry’s US visa following the revelation of his past drug use in his 2023 memoir Spare, many royal fans have been questioning whether the couple would return to England if the duke had his right to live in America revoked.

However, this idea of a return to the UK has been squashed by many, with Meghan, 43, making her feelings clear years ago that she never wants to return to her husband’s home country.

In the book Endgame, which was released last year, author Omid Scobie said that the Duchess of Sussex “never felt at home” in the UK and “never wants to set foot again in England”.

This has been hinted at by the duchess herself, who has not visited the country with Harry since 2022 when they attended the funeral of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth.

Since then, Harry has visited the UK many times, however, this has always been alone.

This includes his flight over for the King’s Coronation last year, his visit to his dad this year after the King’s cancer diagnosis, and the WellChild Awards ceremony just last month.

The duke, 40, was also alone this summer when he flew to the UK for a Spencer family funeral, staying at the childhood home of his late mother Princess Diana with his uncle Earl Charles Spencer.

The idea that Meghan may never return to the UK has also been suggested by a number of royal experts.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to America in 2020 (Image: Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images)

Charles Rae, former Royal Correspondent for The Sun, told GB News: “In terms of Meghan, I’m of the school that does not believe that Meghan will ever return to this country.

“She’s had plenty of ways that she could return with the Duke of Sussex, and she’s decided that she doesn’t want to.

“She’s made one stop over in this country at an airport when Harry was here, he picked her up at the airport, and they flew off for some sort of royal visit.

“But, no, I don’t believe that she ever wants to come back to this country, which is a great pity. But she’s made her bed, she wants to lie in it, and she’s going to carry on staying in California.”

Camilla burst in tears a William and Kate plan to expose her secret involvement in the Diana’s accid

In a dramatic turn of events, Camilla Parker Bowles was reported to have burst into tears upon learning of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s plan to unveil what they claimed was her secret involvement in Princess Diana’s tragic accident. The news sent shockwaves through the British royal family and the public alike, reigniting old controversies and stirring up a storm of speculation and intrigue.

The revelation comes amid ongoing tensions within the royal family, where personal grievances and long-buried secrets seem to resurface with alarming regularity. According to sources close to the royal household, William and Kate have been gathering evidence that purportedly links Camilla to Diana’s fatal accident in 1997. This dramatic accusation has caused a significant rift between the current royal generation and Camilla, who has long been a controversial figure due to her relationship with King Charles III and her involvement in Diana’s life and death.

Camilla’s emotional reaction underscores the gravity of the situation. Reportedly, she was overwhelmed by the accusation and the prospect of her alleged involvement being brought into the public eye. This emotional outburst highlights the personal toll that the ongoing drama has taken on her. For Camilla, who has spent years trying to reshape her public image and integrate herself into royal duties, this new scandal threatens to unravel her progress and tarnish her reputation further.

 

The plan by William and Kate to expose Camilla’s alleged secrets appears to be part of a broader strategy to confront what they see as unresolved issues surrounding Diana’s death. For years, both William and Harry have expressed their desire to bring clarity to the circumstances surrounding their mother’s tragic end. The involvement of Kate, a figure widely regarded for her diplomacy and commitment to charitable work, adds another layer of complexity to this unfolding drama. Her role in this plan suggests that it is not just a personal vendetta but a strategic move aimed at addressing perceived injustices.

 

The timing of this development is also noteworthy. With the royal family undergoing significant changes and facing public scrutiny over various issues, the resurfacing of Diana’s legacy and the allegations against Camilla could have far-reaching implications. It threatens to distract from the current royal engagements and overshadow the positive contributions made by members of the royal family.

As the story continues to develop, the public is left to ponder the accuracy and motives behind these explosive claims. Whether or not there is truth to the allegations against Camilla remains to be seen, but the emotional and political ramifications are undeniable. The incident highlights the continuing impact of Diana’s legacy on the royal family and raises questions about how past grievances can influence current dynamics within one of the world’s most scrutinized institutions.

In the midst of this turmoil, Camilla’s emotional reaction serves as a poignant reminder of the personal and human aspects behind royal scandals. It underscores the complex interplay between public perception and private reality within the royal family, and the extent to which past events continue to shape present relationships and reputations.

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Après plusieurs mois de combat contre le cancer, Florent Pagny a signé son grand retour dans le jury de la nouvelle saison de The Voice. Comme l’a révélé Le Parisien, mardi 29 octobre, le chanteur semblait en grande forme lors des premiers enregistrements.

En janvier 2022, Florent Pagny avait été diagnostiqué d’un cancer du poumon, l’obligeant à mettre sa carrière en pause. Depuis, le chanteur, qui a connu des moments très difficiles tout au long de son combat contre la maladie, a commencé à revenir peu à peu sur le devant de la scène. Mieux encore, l’interprète de Ma liberté de penser est désormais de retour dans le jury de la quatorzième saison de The Voice. Et le moins que l’on puisse dire, c’est que Florent Pagny semble avoir retrouvé ses bonnes vieilles habitudes. En témoignent les révélations de nos confrères du Parisien, mardi 29 octobre, qui ont assuré que le chanteur était “très en forme” lors des premiers enregistrements de l’émission.

En effet, le compagnon d’Azucena aurait fait preuve d’un certain enthousiasme sur le plateau de The Voice. “[Florent Pagny] n’a rien perdu de sa verve pour faire rigoler la salle et convaincre les candidats de venir dans son équipe”, ont indiqué nos confrères. Alors, oui, le chanteur de 62 ans ne semble rien avoir perdu de son humour, de son énergie et de son charisme, rassurant les fans encore inquiets de son état de santé. Les téléspectateurs vont toutefois devoir s’armer de patience avant de retrouver Florent Pagny, puisque la date de diffusion du premier prime de la nouvelle saison – qui n’a pas encore été officiellement dévoilée – devrait être programmée en début d’année, en janvier ou février 2025.

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Florent Pagny : ces nouvelles rassurantes sur son état de santé

Lors d’un échange avec Le Parisien, publié le 14 octobre dernier, Florent Pagny avait également donné des nouvelles rassurantes sur son état de santé. Le chanteur, qui faisait la promotion de sa chanson enregistrée en soutien à l’activiste Paul Watson, un défenseur des baleines emprisonné au Groenland, avait profité de l’occasion pour déclarer qu’il était sur le chemin de la rémission. “C’est pas pour rien qu’on l’appelle le crabe [le cancer, NDLR], ça s’accroche. Mais ça va”, avait-il indiqué.

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The Crown’s most famous props are going on display in a free exhibition in London as Netflix hopes to sell them for £1m at auction.

Left Bank Pictures – the London-based production company behind the hit historical drama – is selling a series of outfits, vehicles and other items that were commissioned for the series, which came to an end last month.

The proceeds from the Bonhams auction will go towards a new programme for film students called Left Bank Pictures – The Crown Scholarship at the National Film and Television School.

Alongside the auction, Bonhams is also putting on a free exhibition of 450 items for fans of the series – which ran for six seasons – to visit on London’s New Bond Street.

The exhibition includes the world’s only copy of the Gold State Coach, which Bonhams estimates will sell for up to £50,000 when it goes under the hammer.

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Pictured: A gallery assistant adjusts a reproduction of Princess Diana’s revenge dress, which is part of the collection of more than 450 costumes, sets and props from the Netflix series

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The world’s only copy (pictured) of the Gold State Coach is expected to sell for between £30,000 and £50,000

Two thirds of the size of the 1762 original, it was made by prop-maker Jason Szukalski, who took hundreds of photos of the real one on display at Buckingham Place to ensure every detail was copied.

What’s more, fans will also be able to see Netflix’s 4m high replica of Number 10 Downing Street, complete with lantern, railings and boot-scrapers, which Bonhams has estimated will sell for £30,000.

The immersive exhibition will also show scenes from the show that correspond with the outfits and items on display.

A recreation of Princess Diana’s revenge dress, which was worn by Elizabeth Debicki in the fifth series, is expected to fetch £12,000 when it goes under the hammer.
The black mini dress – which is modelled on Diana’s Christina Stambolian frock from 1994 – has been placed front and centre in the exhibition.

The exhibition organisers have placed a blue ruffled gown that Emma Corrin wore in season four for the show’s reaction of Charles and Diana’s tour of Australia.

The evening gown – which has a silver metallic sheen – is expected to sell for between £2,000 and £3,000.

The production company are also selling an emerald green gown Claire Foy wore in season two.

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The black mini dress – which is modelled on Diana’s Christina Stambolian frock from 1994 – has been placed front and centre in the exhibition

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Pictured: Elizabeth Debicki seen wearing a replica of Princess Diana’s revenge dress in season five

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Pictured: A replica of Queen Elizabeth II ‘s Coronation ordaining dress and the coronation chair that was used in season one

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A reproduction of Princess Margaret’s coronation gown, which is part of the collection of more than 450 costumes, sets and props from the Netflix series The Crown

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Pictured: a replica of Princess Margaret’s wedding dress from season two of the hit Netflix series

The dress was worn for a ballroom scene where the Queen and Prince Philip (played by Matt Smith) danced during a gala thrown in their honour.

Other memorable outfits from the series that are going on display include Princess Diana’s engagement outfit, Princess Margaret’s wedding dress and the Queen’s coronation robes.

The auction house will also put a version of Princess Diana’s 1987 XJ-S Jaguar up for sale for £15,000.

The exhibition opens on Thursday and will end on 5 February – two days before the online auction begins.

According to The Times, the auction has been divided in two – with 350 items going up for sale from 11 January to 8 February.

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Pictured: Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles and Princess Diana in season four of The Crown

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The Crown’s replica of Princess Diana’s bright blue engagement outfit has been valued at £2,000

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Claire Foy and Matt Smith pictured filming season two of The Crown in an episode where a ball has been thrown in their honour

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The bright blue gown Claire Foy wore for the scene is expected to sell for £5,000 at auction with Bonhams

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The production company are also selling a facade of 10 Downing Street, complete with lantern, railings and boot-scrapers, which Bonhams has estimated will sell for £30,000

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A replica of Prince Philip’s early 20th century mahogany and gilt-metal mounted pedestal desk is valued at £5,000

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A fiberglass replica of Westminster Abbey’s coronation chair, estimated to go for £20,000

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Left: Pink striped Alpaca Sweater from Season 4 Episode 2 has an estimate of £1,200. Right: Princess Diana Jumper from season 5 Episode 7 is valued at £700

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On the smaller scale of things, the Queen Mother’s drink set and swizzle stick are estimated to sell for between £60 and £80

A separate live auction will take place on 7 February with a further 161 lots.

On weekdays, the exhibition will be open between 9:30 and 4:30pm. On weekends, fans of the show can visit between 10am and 4pm.

Two hundred members of the public will be able to attend the live auction next month and Charlie Thomas – Bonhams’ head of house sales – estimates that it may last eight hours.

Royal fans will also have the opportunity to bid for a replica of Princess Diana’s striking sapphire and diamond engagement ring, which is expected to sell for £3,000, as well as a version of the Harvard University jumper she was once photographed leaving the gym in.

The Crown’s creators are hoping to raise £1 million from the sale, with all proceeds going to the National Film and Television School to set up the Left Bank Pictures – The Crown Scholarship.

Andy Harries, chief executive of production company Left Bank Pictures and executive producer of The Crown, said: ‘Its huge global success has much to do with working with the best creative and production talent in this country, and we want to invest the profits of this magnificent auction into the next generation of film and TV talent.

‘The NFTS has been part of The Crown’s history from the start with many of its graduates contributing to the production of the show over the years.

‘I have long admired the ethos and training of the school and supported it personally. So I am thrilled that the legacy of The Crown will be to provide so much financial support for so many students at the NFTS over the next few decades.’

Costumes worn in The Crown go under the hammer at Bonhams next month – with a highlight being a copy of Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ valued at £12,000 and worn by actress Elizabeth Debicki who plays the role in the Netflix TV series.

Interest in celebrity couture is soaring as investors realise they not only capture a high fashion moment in the life of an iconic star but can also be linked to an historic event.

The real ‘revenge dress’ – which is worth perhaps at least ten times the value of the copy – was a black cocktail dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian. It was worn by Diana at a Vanity Fair fundraising dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 – on the day Prince Charles admitted to an affair with Camilla Parker Bowles in a BBC television interview.

In 1997, it was bought at a charity auction in New York for $60,000 by Scottish collectors Graeme and Briege Mackenzie to raise funds for their children’s charity, Children 1st. Kerry Taylor, founder of fashion auction house Kerry Taylor Auctions, says: ‘There were only two of these dresses ever made to exactly the same specifications by the designer – the one featured in The Crown is only a copy of these.

‘We sold the other Christina Stambolian that Diana did not wear for £18,000 in 2011. The market has exploded since then as interest in collecting celebrity clothes is soaring. It would have been a shrewd investment and that dress might even fetch six figures now.’

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Another indication of how prices are on the rise can be seen from the pale pink crepe blouse with ruffle collar by British design duo David and Elizabeth Emanuel worn by Diana for her official 1981 engagement photo. It sold for £27,000 in 2010 and last month fetched £300,000.

Taylor also points to a dress that made for one of the most memorable and fun photographs of 1985, when Diana wore an off-the-shoulder midnight blue velvet gown for a night at the White House where Hollywood star John Travolta led her onto the dance floor for a twirl in front of delighted guests.

The dress from British designer Victor Edelstein sold for £220,000 in 2019. Today, says Taylor, that dress might fetch up to a million pounds. She adds: ‘A key part of Diana’s appeal is not just that she was royalty and died tragically young – but also that she wore fabulous couture. She shares this global appeal with iconic film stars who also have highly collectable wardrobes that may continue to soar in value.’

A Christian Dior dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in 1961 when she won an Oscar for the film Butterfield 8 sold for £200,000 last month at Kerry Taylor Auctions. The same auctioneer sold a black Givenchy cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1966 film How To Steal A Million for £50,000 just 15 years ago. The auction house says this garment could now fetch £200,000.

You don’t need super-deep pockets to fall for a costume investment. An Elizabeth Taylor 1960s Christian Dior coat sold for £2,000 last month while a 1968 Ben Zuckerman outfit that Taylor once wore went for £600. In the same sale, a 2021 Vivienne Westwood ballgown worn by Brooke Shields in Netflix movie A Castle For Christmas was purchased for £4,200.

Although celebrity fashion is increasingly being appreciated as collectable pieces of history, experts believe they should not be seen as a practical garment. Rather they should be cherished as an investment work of art or museum piece.

Adrian Roose, founder of trading website Memorabilia Club, says: ‘Royalty and Hollywood stars are a particularly strong area for clothing as they have die-hard fan bases that cross generations. But other iconic figures – from politicians to pop stars – are also worth considering. You can still find relative bargains if you are willing to scour provincial auction houses and consider something unusual.’

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Followers of fashion: Elizabeth Debicki (right) wears the £12,000 copy in The Crown, and Audrey Hepburn in the 1966 film How To Steal A Million

Details of regional auctions can be found in the industry magazine Antiques Trade Gazette that lists hundreds of sale events across the country in a calendar.

In March last year, auction house Halls, in Shrewsbury, sold a grey Chaumet evening bag once owned by Margaret Thatcher for £7,000. Its estimate was £6,000. The former Conservative Prime Minister described her handbags as ‘her weapon’ and said they were the only ‘leak proof’ place for information in Downing Street.

An Asprey bag seen in photographs as Mrs Thatcher walked and talked with US President Ronald Reagan in a 1985 visit to the White House sold for £25,000 in 2012. Clothing from another political icon – former Speaker Baroness Betty Boothroyd – will be sold at Special Auction Services in Newbury on January 23. Garments include a couture silk silver chequered and green ballgown with an estimated price of up to £200 while her gold and diamond House of Commons brooch comes with an estimate of £2,000.

A collection of Queen Victoria’s underwear sold at Hansons Auctioneers in 2020 for a total of £16,570. A pair of bloomers fetched £650. Last September, Sotheby’s held a Freddie Mercury sale that included one of his famous on-stage accessories – a crown and red cloak. They went under the hammer for ten times their estimate at £635,000. A snake bangle worn in Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody video went for £698,500 – smashing a £9,000 estimate.

Roose says: ‘One of the key reasons the Freddie Mercury sale did so well was not only that he was such an important musician but the provenance was watertight. The clothing had previously been owned by his former fiancee Mary Austin.’

He adds: ‘Provenance is everything when buying. I sold a pair of Michael Jackson dance shoes worn at a Budapest concert for £5,500 four years ago. It included a detailed letter of their history and ownership from the tour manager. Without this guarantee the buyer would just be picking up a pair of black brogues.’

Kerry Taylor adds: ‘Treat clothing like fine vintage wine as it is an investment worth cherishing.’