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The пews of this iпheritaпce decisioп has reportedly left Priпce Harry iпfυriated aпd has led him to opeпly criticize his brother, Priпce William. Soυrces close to the royal family sυggest that Priпce Harry had hoped to maiпtaiп a closer coппectioп to the Althorp Estate, giveп its profoυпd persoпal sigпificaпce to their late mother, Priпcess Diaпa.

Priпcess Diaпa’s legacy coпtiпυes to resoпate deeply withiп the royal family aпd amoпg the pυblic, with the Althorp Estate staпdiпg as a poigпaпt remiпder of her life aпd legacy. The decisioп to pass the estate oυtside of direct royal liпeage has sparked discυssioпs regardiпg traditioп, iпheritaпce rights, aпd the fυtυre stewardship of historical laпdmarks withiп the moпarchy.As Priпce Harry пavigates his evolviпg role aпd relatioпship withiп the royal family, the fate of the Althorp Estate υпderscores oпgoiпg teпsioпs aпd reflectioпs oп the preservatioп of royal heritage iп coпtemporary times.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly bought a new home in Portugal, and the move could help Harry to reconnect with his cousin Princess Eugenie

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘new holiday home’ could be just the tonic to repair his relationship with the royals (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped back from Royal duties four years ago and relocated to the USA, are rumoured to be expanding their property portfolio with a stunning new holiday home in Portugal.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly purchased a new residence in Portugal, according to MailOnline, which could potentially grant them a ‘Golden Visa’ for visa-free access to the European Union’s Schengen area.

While unconfirmed, this move could mend Harry’s strained family ties by allowing him to reconnect with his cousin, Princess Eugenie, who also owns a property in Portugal.

Despite the distance, Harry has maintained close relations with Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, who have provided support amid his familial tensions.

Following last year’s Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Harry and Meghan visited Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank at their home in the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, located south of Lisbon, enjoying a “short stay” themselves, reports The Mirror. 

A new base in Portugal could help to soften the relationship between Prince Harry and his royal relatives (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

Prince Harry has been reluctant to bring his young family to the UK over security concerns

A move to Portugal could bring Prince Harry closer to his cousin and significantly reduce his travel time to the UK compared to his current base in California.

This could increase the likelihood of him making short, last-minute trips to accommodate a busy Royal schedule, especially after being denied an audience with his father, King Charles, earlier this year due to scheduling conflicts.

Non-stop flights between the UK and Portugal typically take 2 to 3 hours, which would allow the Prince to return home more easily and frequently – potentially easing the ongoing tensions with his brother, Prince William.

Harry has frequently expressed a desire to reconnect with his family in recent years, and a shorter travel distance would also enable him to play a more active role in UK organisations and causes close to his heart – something he is thought to have missed while living in the US.

Unfortunately, security concerns following the withdrawal of his police protection when he stepped down from Royal duties have prevented him from travelling to the UK as often as he would like.

This is also a key reason why he has not travelled to the UK with his wife Meghan and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, due to safety concerns.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly purchased a new home in Europe.

The royal couple recently bought a house in sunny Portugal, according to DailyMail.

 

Meghan, 43, and Harry, 40, have not had a residence of any kind across the pond since 2023, when they were asked to officially “vacate”  Frogmore Cottage, the UK home on the grounds of Windsor Castle the pair moved into after getting married in 2018.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex picking up a vacation home in Portugal makes sense given that the country boasts two other homeowners from the Windsor dynasty: Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived in San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia on August 17, 2024.Elkin Cabarcas 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry held hands during an outing in San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia on August 17, 2024.GTres / SplashNews.com
The pair, who recently celebrated their six-year wedding anniversary, own a property in the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, a luxury development of 300 properties on the Atlantic Ocean in the small town of Melides, about 81 miles south of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.

Brooksbank, 38, works for CostaTerra in their marketing and sales department.

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CostaTerra is a part of a company founded by Mike Meldman, who along with George Clooney invested in the tequila company, Casamigos. Brooksbank was previously a brand ambassador for Casamigos.

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Brooksbank and Eugenie, 34, divide their time between London and Portugal along with their two sons, three-year-old August, and sixteen-month-old Ernest.

Queen Elizabeth II gifted Frogmore House to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were told to vacate the residence after they stepped down as senior working royal members.Shutterstock
It’s not clear whether Meghan and Prince Harry’s new home is within the CostaTerra confines.

The purchase of a Portugal home may allow the pair to acquire a “Golden Visa,” DailyMail suggests, which could grant them “visa-free access to the European Union’s Schengen area.”

The Sussexes have been to Portugal before. Last year, they reportedly spent a “romantic three-night break” in the country after attending Prince Harry’s Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany. Harry and Meghan were rumored to have stayed at CostaTerra with Eugenie and Brooksbank, who have also visited the couple at their $14 million home in Montecito, Calif.

Prince Andrew reportedly turned down Frogmore House because it wasn’t grand enough for him.Shutterstock
The couple’s visit to CostaTerra was seemingly confirmed when Jose Santos, head of the Alentejo Tourism Board, said they had enjoyed a “short stay.”

The couple’s prior European home, Frogmore Cottage, was given to them by Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding present. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex renovated Frogmore to the tune of $3 million, a sum at first paid for by the British taxpayer through the Sovereign Grant and later reimbursed by the royals.

Harry and Meghan lived at Frogmore only briefly, having left it behind when they stepped down from their roles as senior working members of the royal family in 2020.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on June 3, 2022.AP

The couple visited a Caribbean drumming school in Cartagena in August 2024.MEGA
Eugenie and Brooksbank then took over the lease, so to speak, and lived there for a period of time. Harry and Meghan are reportedly quite close with Eugenie and Brooksbank, who were the only members of the royal family to be featured in their Netflix docuseries.

Harry and Meghan’s ouster from Frogmore occurred shortly after the prince released his memoir “Spare,” which spared neither Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William nor Kate Middleton from its rehashings of royal drama. The home was then offered to Princess Eugenie’s father, Prince Andrew, who reportedly turned it down because it was not grand enough for him.

The Post has reached out to representatives for Prince Harry and Meghan.

The pair, who recently celebrated their six-year wedding anniversary, own a property in the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, a luxury development of 300 properties on the Atlantic Ocean in the small town of Melides, about 81 miles south of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.

Brooksbank, 38, works for CostaTerra in their marketing and sales department.Brooksbank and Eugenie, 34, divide their time between London and Portugal along with their two sons, three-year-old August, and sixteen-month-old Ernest.

It’s not clear whether Meghan and Prince Harry’s new home is within the CostaTerra confines.

The purchase of a Portugal home may allow the pair to acquire a “Golden Visa,” DailyMail suggests, which could grant them “visa-free access to the European Union’s Schengen area.”

The Sussexes have been to Portugal before. Last year, they reportedly spent a “romantic three-night break” in the country after attending Prince Harry’s Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany. Harry and Meghan were rumored to have stayed at CostaTerra with Eugenie and Brooksbank, who have also visited the couple at their $14 million home in Montecito, Calif.

The couple’s visit to CostaTerra was seemingly confirmed when Jose Santos, head of the Alentejo Tourism Board, said they had enjoyed a “short stay.”

The couple’s prior European home, Frogmore Cottage, was given to them by Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding present. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex renovated Frogmore to the tune of $3 million, a sum at first paid for by the British taxpayer through the Sovereign Grant and later reimbursed by the royals.

Harry and Meghan lived at Frogmore only briefly, having left it behind when they stepped down from their roles as senior working members of the royal family in 2020.

Eugenie and Brooksbank then took over the lease, so to speak, and lived there for a period of time. Harry and Meghan are reportedly quite close with Eugenie and Brooksbank, who were the only members of the royal family to be featured in their Netflix docuseries.

Harry and Meghan’s ouster from Frogmore occurred shortly after the prince released his memoir “Spare,” which spared neither Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William nor Kate Middleton from its rehashings of royal drama. The home was then offered to Princess Eugenie’s father, Prince Andrew, who reportedly turned it down because it was not grand enough for him.

The Post has reached out to representatives for Prince Harry and Meghan.

 

 

 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made just a handful of visits to the UK since their move to California. But should they come back more? Vote here.

The Ducke and Duchess of Sussex in Colombia earlier this year (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry returned to his homeland on his own earlier this year for the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, and appeared to scoff when a cameraman asked him if he was happy to be home.

The Duke didn’t see his father, King Charles, during the visit due to “His Majesty’s full programme”, a fact which did little to quell rumours that the infamous royal rift is far from healed.

Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, haven’t travelled back to Britain together since the funeral of the late Queen in September 2022, and don’t have any public plans to do so soon.

So what do you think? Should Meghan and Harry visit the UK more often? Vote in the poll and join the debate in the comments below. Can’t see the poll? Click here.

Last week,Express.co.uk reported that the couple and their two young children — Archie, five and Lilibet, three — won’t be travelling back to the UK for Christmas this year, despite receiving a family Christmas invite to Althorp by Harry’s uncle, Charles Spencer.

The Duke’s long-standing concerns and legal action over his family’s safety in the UK is believed to be a major factor in his decision not to bring the whole Sussex clan home for a visit.

However, with news emerging that the couple has recently bought a property in Portugal — much closer to the UK than their permanent residence in California — speculation is mounting that they might be hoping for more opportunities to visit family in the UK.

Prince Harry standing in the palace, shock etched on his face as the nanny’s words turn his world upside down. The tabloids are buzzing with the news that Meghan Markle, his wife and mother of their two children, is at the center of a major scandal. Is it true she faked her pregnancy? Or was there a plan for divorce? It sounds like a nightmare, but what if this isn’t just a rumor? We’re diving into the royal drama, family secrets, and betrayal. The big question looms: Did Meghan Markle fake her pregnancy, and what does this mean for Prince Harry and the monarchy? 

A shocking confession from the royal nanny reveals the unexpected. It was just an ordinary day when the nanny, a trusted figure in their lives, dropped a bombshell on Harry. Expecting another day of royal duties, he was blindsided. What began as casual gossip shifted dramatically when the nanny said Meghan’s pregnancy was not what it seemed. “I never saw the signs,” she told Harry, “and I’ve been around enough pregnant women to know.”

Wait, what? If you’re like us, your jaw is probably on the floor right now. Let’s rewind. Meghan’s pregnancy was a significant event, with the world watching every step. But was there something more going on behind the scenes? Being royal means every move is scrutinized. Imagine the pressure of carrying a baby under the weight of the crown’s expectations. For Meghan, an actress before marrying Harry, motherhood was a drastic change. The pressure was immense, with the world scrutinizing every move. Could that pressure have led Meghan to make some plans? But why, and how would a fake pregnancy even work? Is it a grand conspiracy, or is there more to the story?

Theories abound. Some say Meghan wanted attention; others think she craved control in a household where she felt powerless. The most shocking theory suggests this was part of a more extensive escape plan. Enter the alleged divorce strategy. Some insiders claim Meghan planned to leave the royal family, using the pregnancy as leverage. “She’s been planning this escape,” a source said, “and Harry never saw it coming.”

Before dismissing this as mere speculation, consider other famous marriages that ended abruptly—Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Could Meghan and Harry be next? The British royal family has weathered scandals before—Princess Diana’s tragic story and Prince Andrew’s legal troubles are just a few examples. However, a faked pregnancy is unprecedented. What does this mean for Harry’s relationship with the royals? His brother, Prince William, has warned him about Meghan, and King Charles has been distant since Harry stepped back from royal duties. Could this scandal worsen their already strained family ties?

Also, how will this affect Meghan’s public image? While she has many fans, the public can turn quickly. If these rumors prove true, we may witness significant backlash against her.

Where do Harry and Meghan go from here? It’s hard to predict how Harry feels. He might be experiencing feelings of betrayal, anger, or confusion. The calm before the storm is often the most unsettling. Is Harry planning a response? Will there be a royal showdown? This drama is far from over. Harry is reportedly staying calm for his children’s sake, wanting Archie and Lilibet to have a stable home. But can he maintain that stability while his world collapses?

How will Meghan respond? The world awaits her next move. Meghan Markle has always charted her own path, facing critics without backing down. The world is watching to see how she’ll handle these allegations. Will she deny the rumors, or will she issue a measured response? She may avoid a direct confrontation.

Imagine being in Harry’s shoes—after enduring so much with someone you love, you suddenly face a shocking betrayal. How would you react? This is a test of his identity as a royal, husband, father, and man. Can true love withstand such explosive accusations?

A nation waits in anticipation. This royal scandal will continue to dominate headlines for weeks, if not months. Every move Harry and Meghan make will be scrutinized. The big question is: What’s next? Will they weather the storm together, or is this the end for them? Only time will tell.

We’ve explored the drama, scandal, and heartbreak, but now we want to hear from you. What do you think of these allegations? Could Meghan have faked her pregnancy, and if so, why? How will this affect the royal family? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Don’t forget to share this article with your friends. The royal family is facing a challenging time, and every opinion matters. Let’s keep the conversation going.

Every decision and action taken by the royal family has a profound impact, from their interview with Oprah to their exit from royal duties. One moment can change everything. If the rumors of a fake pregnancy and planned divorce hold water, the consequences could be monumental, affecting Harry, Meghan, and the monarchy itself. For Prince Harry, this could be a test of loyalty—he may have to choose between the woman he loves and his family. The tension with his brother, Prince William, has been mounting, and this could be the final straw.

If Meghan’s deceit is proven, Harry might seek forgiveness and attempt to return to the royal fold. For Meghan, the stakes are even higher. Her role as a public figure is complex. If these allegations are true, her reputation could suffer greatly. Fans who have supported her may begin to doubt her integrity. And what about custody? Would a divorce lead to a battle over Archie and Lilibet?

The monarchy is staring down a massive crisis. Scandals, heartbreak, and drama have piled up. A fake pregnancy or a planned divorce could shake the monarchy’s trust. Royal experts are diving into every detail. They speculate that Meghan might have staged her pregnancy to avoid scrutiny—she has always been cautious, one expert pointed out. Perhaps she didn’t want people to notice anything amiss.

Legal minds are also weighing in. Could Meghan have had a secret plan? If so, what would it reveal about their potential split? Royal divorces are rare, but this one could set a new precedent. The media is relishing this opportunity. British tabloids are splashing sensational headlines, but American media might tell a different story. Could we witness a media battle between the two sides?

Scandals have rocked the British royals before—King Edward VII and Princess Margaret’s affairs are just a couple of examples. Yet each time, the royals maintained their charm in public interest. How does this scandal compare to the past? In the 1930s, King Edward’s decision to leave for love shocked the nation; marrying a divorcee was taboo for a king. In the 1990s, Princess Diana’s struggles with Prince Charles captivated the world. Her openness humanized her in a way no other royal had before.

Today’s drama with Harry and Meghan has a modern twist. Social media spreads news quickly, making the royals more accessible than ever. Scandals now play out in real time, and the monarchy’s ability to adapt is crucial. Harry and Meghan’s story resonates—it’s about trust, love, and the complexities of marriage. We’ve all faced situations where we question someone’s motives. Being blindsided by a partner’s deception is a universal feeling.

If You Were in Their Shoes…

If you were in Harry’s position, how would you react? Would you confront Meghan or quietly process the news? If you were Meghan, how would you defend yourself against these accusations? These questions extend beyond the royals; they touch on human relationships, trust, and betrayal. They compel us to consider how far we would go to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Now it’s your turn to share your thoughts. Do you believe the rumors about Meghan’s pregnancy and divorce plans, or is this just another smear campaign? We want to hear from you—leave your comments below. Was the nanny’s confession genuine, or is it just tabloid fodder? Share this article with your friends and family. The royal family is always a hot topic, and this latest news will undoubtedly spark debates.

As we wait for the next twist in this saga, one thing is clear: the royals are in for a rough ride. Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s see how this scandal unfolds in the coming weeks. Will it be a royal reconciliation or the end of Harry and Meghan’s marriage? Only time will tell.

In the meantime, keep the conversation going. After all, we’re just getting started.

This drama—the scandal, the heartbreak—this royal roller coaster is far from over. Stay tuned for the next chapter as we continue discussing what could be the biggest royal controversy of the decade.

As this royal saga unravels, one can’t help but wonder about the media’s role. From Meghan Markle stepping into the royal spotlight, the press has been relentless, scrutinizing her every outfit and spreading wild theories about her upbringing. But what happens when the media crosses a line?

We’ve seen it before—relentless press coverage contributing to the breakdown of public figures. Princess Diana’s tragic story serves as a grim reminder of the damage that constant media glare can inflict. So, is the press merely reporting the facts, or are they amplifying tensions within the royal family for the sake of a sensational story?

It’s no secret that British tabloids have a penchant for transforming the smallest morsels of gossip into full-blown scandals. But at what cost? And more importantly, who benefits from this? Is there a puppet master orchestrating events from behind the curtain? If Meghan truly orchestrated this elaborate scheme, as some theories suggest, what could be her endgame?

The recent passing of Liam Payne has sparked a wave of reflection, with many recalling an incident involving Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from 2018. The former One Direction star, who recently passed away, was reportedly the subject of what some perceived as mocking behavior by the royal couple during one of their early public engagements together. 

In 2018, Meghan Markle joined Prince Harry at Westminster Abbey for the annual Commonwealth Day service, marking her first major public engagement alongside Queen Elizabeth II. During this event, Liam Payne performed a rendition of John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change.” After his performance, Payne celebrated with his bandmates, sharing a fist bump that was captured on camera. As this moment unfolded, Prince Harry appeared to raise his eyebrows at Meghan, who reportedly stifled a giggle. This brief interaction ignited speculation that the couple had been making fun of Payne’s performance.

For many royal watchers, this moment seemed to underscore a pattern of behavior they felt was unbecoming of Meghan, who was still adjusting to her role within the royal family. The incident left a lasting impression on those who were already skeptical of Meghan’s fit within the royal family. Detractors have pointed out other occasions when they believed she showed disrespect or acted inappropriately, suggesting that Meghan had a habit of reacting insensitively to serious moments. Critics often reference a separate incident at a hockey game in Canada, where Meghan was allegedly seen laughing during a performance of the national anthem.

Since Liam Payne’s passing, some individuals have resurfaced these criticisms, pointing to Meghan’s perceived lack of remorse or decorum. While Payne’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and friends, some have taken this opportunity to scrutinize Meghan’s past behavior toward him, even speculating on her response to the tragic event.

In the wake of Payne’s death, many have expressed their condolences to his family, particularly his young son, Bear, who was born in 2017 to Payne and his then-partner, Cheryl Cole. Payne’s fans and supporters have remembered him as a talented musician and a dedicated father, sharing memories of his kindness and contributions to the music industry.

For some critics, the Commonwealth Day incident reflects a recurring issue with Meghan and Harry’s behavior during their tenure as senior royals. These critics argue that the couple frequently displayed a lack of respect for tradition and decorum, which they believe ultimately contributed to their exit from royal duties. In the public eye, Meghan and Harry’s conduct has often been scrutinized for how it aligns—or doesn’t—with traditional royal values.

There is a prevailing sense among certain circles that the couple, by occasionally flouting these conventions, contributed to their eventual distancing from the royal family. Others have pointed to various instances where they felt Meghan and Harry acted inappropriately or were seen mocking aspects of the monarchy.

As Meghan and Harry continue to shape their lives post-royalty, every move remains under public scrutiny. Incidents like the one involving Liam Payne serve as reminders of how complex and charged the dynamics of public life can be, especially when it involves one of the world’s most scrutinized couples.

In the end, Liam Payne’s passing is a moment for reflection and remembrance of a talented individual whose impact resonated with millions. Regardless of past incidents or controversies, fans and admirers of Payne are now focusing on celebrating his life and legacy, extending their thoughts and condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

 

The Prince and Princess of Wales met a pizza vendor and composed a heartfelt funeral eulogy for him after they purchased pizza for mountain rescue workers.

 

 

A father to two children Shortly after Kate was diagnosed with cancer, 47-year-old Peter Morris passed away from the disease.

Prince William wrote a condolence letter to his wife, Tracey, on notepaper from Kensington Palace. It was read when he passed away.

He wrote, “The void he will leave in your life is beyond my comprehension.” “You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.” “I had a great time meeting Pete with Catherine.”

“Based on the reactions to his passing, we know Pete was a very devoted and popular member of the community.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales met a pizza vendor and composed a heartfelt funeral eulogy for him after they purchased pizza for mountain rescue workers.

A father to two children Shortly after Kate was diagnosed with cancer, 47-year-old Peter Morris passed away from the disease in May.

Prince William wrote a condolence letter to his wife, Tracey, on notepaper from Kensington Palace. It was read when he passed away.

He wrote, “The void he will leave in your life is beyond my comprehension.” “You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.” “I had a great time meeting Pete with Catherine.”

“Based on the reactions to his passing, we know Pete was a very devoted and popular member of the community.”

A sparkling collection of gowns, accessories, and keepsakes belonging to Princess Diana is set to go under the hammer this week.

The LA-based ‘Princess Diana’s Elegance & A Royal Collection’ auction is the most extensive collection of Diana’s personal belongings to be sold since 1997, according to Julien’s Auctions.

The former Princess of Wales‘s iconic wardrobe – from her enchanting wedding gown in 1981 to ‘casual street style’ in later years – chronicled her growth and global fame.

A pair of gowns that sold at the 1997 auction, two months before her death, top the upcoming sale on June 27 at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles.

It is set to feature a stunning Murray Arbeid midnight blue tulle strapless gown that Diana wore twice in 1986 – to the Phantom Of The Opera premiere and to a dinner with King Constantine of Greece – and to a Royal Opera House performance of Cinderella in 1987, which has a top estimate of $400,000 (£315,000).

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A sparkling collection of gowns, accessories, and keepsakes belonging to Princess Diana is set to go under the hammer this week, including the iconic Murray Arbeid gown. Diana is pictured wearing the gown in 1986

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The timeless gown is adorned with twinkling diamanté stars and has a top estimate of $400,000 (£315,000)

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Princess Diana paired the midnight gown with pink silk gloves at a party held by former King Constantine of Greece

The timeless gown is adorned with twinkling diamanté stars and fuelled the ‘Di-mania’ sweeping the country, cementing her status as a cultural icon.

Meanwhile a magenta silk and lace off-the-shoulder evening dress designed by Victor Edelstein, which Diana wore in London and Germany in 1987, shares the same ceiling estimate and is another fairytale ballgown.

‘People will know that name because Victor Edelstein also designed the very famous navy blue dress Diana wore when she danced with John Travolta at the White House in 1985,’ said Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of Julien’s Auctions.

Diana first met Edelstein when she was pregnant with William, and the pair worked together closely as she was often present to help customize the designs to her taste.

Mr Nolan described Diana as a ‘princess of economics,’ wearing gowns numerous times not only for environmental reasons but also to ‘use her celebrity status to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming or new or unknown designers,’ including Edelstein, Caroline Charles, and Catherine Walker – all of whom feature in the auction.

Wearing gowns on multiple occasions was then considered a taboo in celebrity culture, but was also intended to compensate for the time making the dress.

The glamorous pink floral silk shirt dress designed by Walker, which Diana wore to Prince William’s sports day at Richmond Stadium in 1988 as well as leaving Prince Harry’s school in Notting Hill in 1992, has a top estimate of $200,000 (£158,000).

Largest collection of Princess Diana’s items set to head to auction

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A magenta silk and lace off-the-shoulder evening dress designed by Victor Edelstein, which Diana wore in London and Germany (pictured) in 1987 is also up for grabs

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A glamorous pink floral silk shirt dress designed by Walker, which Diana wore to Prince William’s sports day at Richmond Stadium in 1988

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Diana also wore the piece by Walker, one of her favourite designers, when taking Prince Harry to school in Notting Hill, 1992

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Walker also created the yellow and navy two-piece skirt suit beloved by the Princess and worn on a 1989 visit to Hong Kong (right)

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Pictured: Princess Diana visiting the Hong Kong Red Cross in 1989

Walker, one of Diana’s favourite designers, also created the yellow and navy two-piece skirt suit that she wore several times during a 1989 visit to Hong Kong for the opening of the Red Cross and in 1991 at Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Color Celebrations. The set is estimated to sell at $10,000 (£7,800).

The sale comes after a Jacques Azagury-designed dress worn by Diana in Italy in 1985 set a new world record for the most expensive dress worn by the royal at auction, selling for more than one million dollars in December.

After that auction, Mr Nolan said that ‘the phones were ringing’ as people realised ‘Diana was highly collectable, reaching record prices’.

‘Even one of her friends from school, [one of] her lifelong friends that Diana used to give her shoes, bags and dresses to when she finished with them, she came to us, and she said ‘I’d love to sell these items because I know that Diana would want these items to go to good causes,’ Mr Nolan said.

‘She’s raising money for Muscular Dystrophy UK, which is a charity that’s very important to her.’

Princess Diana items set to go under the hammer in Los Angeles

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Princess Diana was photographed wearing this pair of Rayne two-tone suede and patent leather pumps while attending a luncheon at Ironmonger’s Hall in London as the patron of The Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bulosa Research Association on June 24, 1993

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Princess Diana attends a luncheon at the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, Ironmonger’s Hall, 1993 – wearing the shoes from the auction

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A few eye-catching pieces include a pair of emerald green satin evening shoes by Kurt Geiger with jeweled vamps, which are estimated to sell between $2,000 and $4,000

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Diana Princess of Wales at an evening function at the Dorchester Hotel indress designed by fashion designer Catherine Walker – and Kurt Geiger satin evening shoes

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Princess Diana 1989 Philip Somerville teal hat is displayed during Julien’s Auctions’ press preview of ‘Princess Diana’s Elegance & a Royal Collection’

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Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana at Victoria Station for the arrival of President Ibrahim Babangida in May 1989

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Diana joined the then Prince Charles to wait for the arrival of the Nigerian president for a state visit in 1989 wearing the iconic hat

The upcoming sale, held by California-based Julien’s Auctions, features more than 200 items from members of the royal family.

‘But of course Princess Diana takes centre stage with over 50 items from her life and career, incredible gowns from all her favourite designers, but also very personal handwritten notes and cards,’ Mr Nolan added.

The auction features more than 20 handwritten letters, notes, and holiday cards from Diana, which ‘really speaks to the kindness and concern that Diana had and also tells us she was truly happily married,’ he said.

Many of the letters are penned to Maud Pendrey, a former housekeeper at the Spencer family home at the Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire, where Diana grew up.

‘She’s writing to Mrs Pendrey about the honeymoon being a huge success and pregnant with William, and then William was born and then pregnant with Harry and Harry was born,’ Mr Nolan said.

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A 1985 Australia Tour attributed Philip Somerville red and cream straw hat worn by Princess Diana

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Diana, Princess of Wales visits the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, November 1985

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And the auction is not limited to Diana’s couture pieces; her hand-written letters are also being sold

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A 1983 signed holiday card from Princess Diana, featuring a picture with King Charles and a young Prince William

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Princess Diana’ shoes and purses – just a few of the 200 items on display on June 27

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A 29 July 1981 Royal wedding invitation to the wedding of the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana

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A collection of gowns featured in Princess Diana’s Elegance & A Royal Collection, to be held in Beverley Hills this week

‘We sort of forget that she was truly happy in her marriage in those early days, and these letters tell us that, so it’s an important part of our royal history as well.’

Mr Nolan added that Diana is ‘still loved dearly today’ as ‘the mother of the future King of England’.

Julien’s Auctions is the same auctioneer that sold memorabilia from Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe.

The auction, Princess Diana’s Elegance & A Royal Collection, will be held at The Peninsula Beverly Hills on June 27.

Bidding opens at 10am on the Julien’s Auctions website. A portion of the proceeds will benefit charities fighting muscular dystrophy in the UK.

PRINCESS DIANA ROYAL AUCTION: THE ITEMS FOR SALE

More than 200 items from members of the royal family are going on sale this week at the Princess Diana’s Elegance & A Royal Collection Auction in LA.

Some of these include:

1987 VICTOR EDELSTEIN DRESS

ESTIMATE: $400,000 (£315,000)

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A magenta silk and lace off-the-shoulder evening dress designed by Victor Edelstein, which Diana wore in London and Germany (pictured) in 1987 is also up for grabs

MURRAY ARBIED MIDNIGHT DRESS

ESTIMATE: $400,000 (£315,000)

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A Murray Arbied midnight blue tulle strapless gown that Diana wore twice in 1986 and once in 1987

CATHERINE WALKER FLORAL SHIRT DRESS

ESTIMATE: $200,000 (£158,000)

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The pink floral silk shirt dress designed by Catherine Walker, which Diana wore to Prince William’s sports day at Richmond Stadium in 1988 as well as leaving Prince Harry’s school in Notting Hill in 1992

CATHERINE WALKER SHIRT SUIT

ESTIMATE: $10,000 (£7,800)

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Walker also created the yellow and navy two-piece skirt suit beloved by the Princess and worn on a 1989 visit to Hong Kong (right)

PALMER/HARDING REVIVAL GOWN

ESTIMATE: $5,000 (£4,000)

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A custom-made Princess Diana revival gown by Palmer//Harding based on Diana’s 1985 black velvet and lace trim Catherine Walker gown.

PHILIP SOMERVILLE HATS

BOTH ESTIMATED: $20,000 (£16,000)

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A 1985 Australia Tour attributed Philip Somerville red and cream straw hat worn by Princess Diana

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A 1989 Sommerville teal hat worn by Princess Diana

RAYNE TWO-TONE PUMPS

ESTIMATE: $6,000 (£4,700) – price including handbag

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Princess Diana was photographed wearing this pair of Rayne two-tone suede and patent leather pumps while attending a luncheon at Ironmonger’s Hall in London as the patron of The Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bulosa Research Association on June 24, 1993

KURT GEIGER EMERALD GREEN EVENING SHOES

ESTIMATE: $4,000 (£3,100)

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A few eye-catching pieces include a pair of emerald green satin evening shoes by Kurt Geiger with jeweled vamps, which is estimated to sell between $2,000 and $4,000

Nine letters written by Princess Diana in the early years of her doomed marriage to Prince Charles are set to fetch up to £20,000 at auction.

The first letter is dated August 14, 1981, two days after Diana and Charles returned to Balmoral from their two-week honeymoon cruise aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.

She told Maud Pendrey, her family’s former housekeeper, how her honeymoon was a ‘tremendous success’ and said she and Charles had a ‘glorious time’.

However, her words contradicted what she later told her voice coach in extracts which were screened in a Channel 4 documentary.

‘On our honeymoon, cufflinks arrive on his wrists,’ she said. ‘Two C’s entwined like the Chanel “C”. Got it. One knew exactly. So, I said: “Camilla gave you those, didn’t she?”

‘He said “Yes, so what’s wrong? They’re a present from a friend.” And boy, did we have a row. Jealousy, total jealousy. And it was such a good idea – the two “C’s – but it wasn’t that clever.”

Other letters to Ms Pendrey reveal Diana’s happiness about motherhood. In one, she described how she wanted ‘masses more’ babies after the birth of Prince William on June 21, 1982.

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Nine letters written by Princess Diana in the early years of her marriage to Prince Charles are set to fetch up to £20,000 at auction. Above: Charles and Diana in the grounds of Balmoral during their honeymoon, August 1981

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The first letter is dated August 14, 1981, two days after Diana and Charles returned to Balmoral from their two-week honeymoon cruise aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. She told Maud Pendrey, her family’s former housekeeper, how her honeymoon was a ‘tremendous success’ and said she and Charles had a ‘glorious time’

She wrote on September 8 from Balmoral Castle: ‘Enclosed is a picture of an extremely proud and lucky mother and I just wondered if you’d like it!’

In her August 1981 letter, written from Althorp in Northamptonshire, Diana said: ‘I do hope you weren’t too tired after all the wedding activities and that you were able to see a lot from where your seats were,’ she wrote.

‘The honeymoon was a tremendous success, and we had a glorious time catching up on our lost energy and sleep.

‘I just wanted you both to know how deeply touched I am by your thoughtfulness and again a million thanks. Endless love and affection. Diana.’

Author Penny Junor also described in her book The Duchess that Diana’s differences with Charles emerged on their honeymoon.

Whilst the future King envisioned swimming, reading, painting, and writing thank-you letters, Diana had expected to chat.

‘He’d taken along his watercolours, some canvases and a pile of books by the Afrikaner mystic and writer Laurens van der Post, which he’d hoped he and Diana might share and then discuss in the evenings,’ Ms Junor wrote.

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Other letters to Ms Pendrey reveal Diana’s happiness about motherhood. In one, she described how she wanted ‘masses more’ babies after the birth of Prince William on June 21, 1982. She wrote on September 8 from Balmoral Castle: ‘Enclosed is a picture of an extremely proud and lucky mother and I just wondered if you’d like it!’

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On September 25, 1982, in a thank-you letter, Diana said: ‘We are so thrilled and delighted with your wonderful cardigans

‘Diana, however, was no great reader. She hated his wretched books and was offended that he might prefer to bury his head in one of them rather than sit and talk to her.

‘She resented him sitting for hours at his easel, too, and they had many blazing rows.

‘One day, when Charles was painting on the veranda deck of Britannia, he went off to look at something for half an hour. He came back to find she’d destroyed his painting and all his materials.’

In the September 8 letter, Diana added: ‘William has brought us so much happiness and contentment and consequently I can’t wait for masses more.

‘We are up in Scotland until the end of October which is particularly spoiling but greatly appreciated.’

And, on September 25, in a thank-you letter, she said: ‘We are so thrilled and delighted with your wonderful cardigans.

‘Thank you so much for spoiling William. He doesn’t deserve it! At the rate he is growing, it won’t be long before the cardigans fit!’

Two years later, when pregnant with Prince Harry, she still seemed content, later revealing that she and Charles were closest during her second pregnancy.

‘It was so kind of you both to have remembered us on our wedding anniversary,’ she wrote from Highgrove on July 29.

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Charles and Diana after arriving back at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland following their honeymoon, September 1981

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On December 24, 1986, Diana wrote to Mrs Pendrey to express her condolences at the loss of her husband. She said: I wanted to write and say how very sad I was to hear about Mr Pendrey’

‘We were enormously touched by your card, and I just wanted to write and say a big thank you.

‘Unlike some married couples, we both remembered the occasion and luckily thought that the three years had flown past!

‘What with the baby arriving soon, our lives seem to be very busy, but we’d have it no other way!’

In another of the letters, Diana revealed her sense of humour and fondness for Ms Pendrey and her butler husband Ainslie.

She wrote: ‘When the helicopter took off from Althorp yesterday, we flew over your house, and I just wondered if you’d seen me waving…’

‘The family seems to be constantly expanding and Sarah’s baby is very sweet with extremely long fingers.

‘I just wanted you both to know that I must have seen one of the Pendreys – I was waving frantically!!’

The final two letters were written after Diana began her affair with James Hewitt, a cavalry officer in the British Army, who became her riding instructor, in 1986.

The first shows her compassionate side: ‘I wanted to write and say how very sad I was to hear about Mr Pendrey,’ she wrote on December 24, after the death of Ainslie.

‘I can only imagine that when something like this happens how empty you must feel.’

The second – written two years later – again showed her good manners.

‘It was so sweet of you to have sent us a lovely card for our anniversary, we were thrilled to bits to get it and very touched by your thoughtfulness,’ she said.

It is now 22 years since the letters first emerged in public.

They were sold for £22,000 by Keys auction house, in Aylsham, Norfolk, to hotelier Michael Rockall, who displayed them at the Whittlebury Hall, in Towcester, Northamptonshire.

‘I think this collection is amazingly exciting and I am overjoyed to have bought it,’ he said at the time.

‘The price was pretty near the level we wanted to go to, and I thought it might go abroad.

‘I feel very strongly that something like this should stay in England.

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Charles and Diana stand on the banks of the River Dee in the grounds of Balmoral during their honeymoon, August 1981

‘I view it as being a particularly personal collection that the Princess wrote to someone who she would have known personally for a long time.’

When the hotel was merged with the local golf course, the collection, which also includes 14 Christmas cards, a signed photograph and a Royal wedding invitation, became the property of new owners Jeff and Carol Sargeant.

They are being sold via California-based firm Julien’s Auctions later today with an upper estimate of $28,000 (£23,000).

The auction house said on their website: ‘The collection of letters, encompassing thank-you notes, holiday greetings, and other correspondence, provides a rare look at Diana’s life beyond the carefully crafted public image.

‘In her own elegant script, Diana’s warmth and genuine connection with others shine through.

‘These letters reveal a woman who, despite her royal status, remained grounded and appreciative of the people in her life, from her staff to her close confidants.’

Diana’s marriage to Charles ended in divorce in August 1996, a year before she was killed in a car crash in Paris.

The King went on to marry Queen Camilla in 2005.

A sparkling collection of gowns, accessories, and keepsakes belonging to Princess Diana have brought in £4million after being sold at auction.

The LA-based ‘Princess Diana’s Elegance & A Royal Collection’ auction included 200 items and was the most extensive throng of the former Princess of Wales‘ things since she held her own charity auction in 1997 – two months before her death.

Diana’s wardrobe – from her enchanting wedding gown in 1981 to ‘casual street style’ in later years – was a reflection her growth and global fame.

Pieces from her favourite designers, Edelstein, Caroline Charles, and Catherine Walker, all featured at the Thursday sale.

Among those notable sales was a magenta silk and lace off-the-shoulder evening dress designed by Victor Edelstein, which raked in 910,000 dollars (£720,000) – four-and-a-half times its original lower estimate.

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A magenta silk and lace off-the-shoulder evening dress designed by Victor Edelstein, which Diana wore in London and Germany (pictured) in 1987

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A Murray Arbeid midnight blue strapless gown that Diana wore twice in 1986 was sold for 780,000 dollars (£617,000)

The black and rouge gown was worn twice by Diana, once in London and again Germany, both in 1987.

The British designer, Edelstein, also designed her famous navy blue dress which she wore when she danced with John Travolta at the White House in 1985.

Meanwhile, a Murray Arbeid midnight blue strapless gown that Diana wore twice in 1986 – to the Phantom Of The Opera premiere and to a dinner with King Constantine of Greece – and to a Royal Opera House performance of Cinderella in 1987 also exceeded expectations.

The blue dress marked an important moment in the princess’ reign over the hearts of the public and the ‘Di-mania’ sweeping the country at the time.

The special gown sold for 780,000 dollars (£617,000), almost four times more than its lower estimate.

A pink floral silk shirt dress designed by Walker, which Diana wore to Prince William’s sports day at Richmond Stadium in 1988 as well as leaving Prince Harry’s school in Notting Hill in 1992, sold for 444,500 dollars (£352,000).

In line with Diana’s own sale of her clothes three decades prior, a portion of the sale from the midnight blue frock will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy UK charity, alongside other specified lots.

Alongside many of her wardrobe staples, the auction also featured more than 20 handwritten letters, notes, and holiday cards, all personally written by the hand of the princess.

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Diana wore the strapless blue gown to the Phantom Of The Opera premiere and a dinner with King Constantine of Greece – and then to a Royal Opera House performance of Cinderella in 1987

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Walker also created the yellow and navy two-piece skirt suit beloved by the Princess and worn on a 1989 visit to Hong Kong (right)

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Alongside many of her wardrobe staples, the auction also featured more than 20 handwritten letters, notes, and holiday cards, all personally written by the hand of the princess

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A 1983 signed holiday card from Princess Diana, featuring a picture with King Charles and a young Prince William

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A pink floral silk shirt dress designed by Walker, which Diana wore to Prince William’s sports day at Richmond Stadium in 1988 was sold for £352,000

Several affectionate letters were written to Maud Pendrey, a former housekeeper at the Spencer family home at the Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire, where Diana grew up.

One included a three-page letter to Maud, written in 2984 when Diana was pregnant with Harry.

The sweet handwritten letter was sold for nearly 15 times its estimate at 44,450 dollars (£35,000).

Another letter to Maud and her late husband, who worked as a butler, sold for 28,575 dollars (£23,000).

The two page letter, written by Diana in 1985 also included sweet photos of her young sons, William and Harry along with Diana signature that read: ‘This comes with much love from the four of us’ – sold for 28,575 dollars (£23,000).

Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of Julien’s Auctions said: ‘The phenomenal results of today’s historic auction held just a few days before Princess Diana’s birthday demonstrates why Diana is and always will remain one of the world’s most beloved and inspiring cultural figures.’

‘These exquisite garments, shoes and accessories made not only fashion statements but also displayed her warmth and humanity that made Diana the most popular and greatest Royal style icon of all time.’

The sale comes after a Jacques Azagury-designed dress worn by Diana in Italy in 1985 set a new world record for the most expensive dress worn by the royal at auction, selling for more than one million dollars in December.