THE late Queen called a royal photographer a “horrible little man” after he took a snap of an “unstable” Princess Diana riding a horse, he has claimed.

Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Jim Bennett, who has spent years snapping the Firm, recalled being present when Diana was having a riding lesson.

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Royal photographer Jim Bennett claims the late Queen told him off after he snapped this photo of Princess Diana ridingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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The Queen took Diana for a horse ride on the main roads near Anmer Hall in NorfolkCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Jim told The Sun’s Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson: “Many years ago, back in the 80s, the Queen was trying to teach Diana how to ride along with some grooms.

“They were at Sandringham, and the Queen had taken her out, and for some unknown reason, she decided to take her on the main road across towards Anmer Hall, which is where William and Kate now live.

“But she was coming down that road, and they were riding along together.

“They saw us, and I expected them to sort of veer off, but obviously, Diana was very unstable on the horse.

“I mean, she was gripping like, ‘please, you know, let me get on with it. And let me get off.’”

Jim said as the Queen got close to him, he looked for somewhere to move back to, so he wouldn’t be in her way.

He added: “But they kept on coming, and we did the pictures.

“And literally, as they got level with us, she looked down at me, and she said, ‘You are one horrible little man.’”

Jim was taken off guard by her words, and added: “At that very moment, I felt, I wish there was a big hole I could disappear into, because just by her saying it and looking at you, she, just, there was something about her.
I was there when the Queen made her infamous ‘think carefully’ remark – she wanted the world to know
“She had an aura about her.”

Jim recalled how he next came face to face with the Queen again during one of the royal tours, and shared how he handled the moment.

He continued: “I forget where the tour was.

“Got a funny feeling it might have been in Jordan, and they used to travel on the royal yacht.

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The royal photographer claims the Queen called him a ‘horrible little man’Credit: Getty

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Jim claimed Diana was ‘very unstable on the horse’Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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Watch our video above to see royal photographer Jim Bennett on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive showCredit: THE SUN

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Jim Bennett has been snapping the royal family for decadesCredit: Supplied
At the beginning of the tour, they used to always invite the press to come and have a few bevvies with them on the royal yacht, in the ballroom.

“And this tour happened about three weeks after I took that picture, and I had to go on because you had no choice.

“And I got introduced to the Queen and the Duke, and the only thing I could do was look at my feet.

Inside the relationship of Princess Diana and the Queen

ANDREW Morton, author of 1992 biography, Diana: Her True Story: In Her Own Words, shed light on the bond between the two women.

He claimed the the relationship between Princess Diana and the late Queen was a polite but formal one, “governed by the fact that she was married to her older son and a future Monarch.”

He added: “In the early days, Diana was quite simply terrified of her mother-in-law.

“She kept the formal obsequies—dropping a deep curtsy each time they met—but otherwise kept her distance.”

However, Andrew wrote that Diana was supported by the monarch and suggested “perhaps a rather unlikely ally at the palace in the Queen whose understanding and helpful attitude did much to encourage Diana to soldier on.”

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward wrote in 2001 while the monarch “never directly addressed the question of his marriage, but by nod and nuance, she made it clear she ap­proved of Diana.”

“I couldn’t bring myself to look her in the eye, and nor did she.

“When that piece had been done, you all had to join a group, and she would come around and chat to the various groups of photographers.

“But I just made sure I moved from group to group, and never, ever got involved.

“I was that frightened.”

The royal photographer also claimed he was there when the Queen made her infamous “think carefully” comment ahead of the 2014 Scottish referendum.

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Jim was there when the Queen said she hoped people would ‘think very carefully’ ahead of the Scottish referendum in 2014

Prenetics, a Hong Kong-based, NASDAQ-listed health sciences company, has announced that former international footballer,

entrepreneur and philanthropist David Beckham has become a strategic investor in the business.

Prenetics said in a statement on Thursday that Prenetics and Beckham will become co-founding partners of a new health and wellness brand,

IM8, which will focus on cutting-edge consumer health products, with details to be announced at a later date.

“Throughout my life and career, I’ve been fortunate to have access to the best medical professionals,

nutrition experts and fitness coaches. Their guidance has been crucial to my health and well-being,

“That’s why I am excited to be working with Prenetics – a company that is dedicated to innovative,

world-leading scientific advancements in health – as a co-founding partner and ambassador for IM8,” Beckham said.

Danny Yeung, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Prenetics, said that this partnership with Beckham marks a transformative era for Prenetics in global health innovation and wellness.

“Beckham epitomizes the values of discipline, teamwork and health, aligning perfectly with Prenetics’ core principles. Working closely with Beckham these past months, I’ve been consistently inspired by his vision for accessible health for all,

“His passion and commitment are truly extraordinary. With IM8, we have a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the consumer health and wellness industry,” he added.

It is noted that Beckham has also spent time with Prenetics shareholder, Professor Dennis Lo, during which he has been impressed to learn about Professor Lo’s pioneering discovery of non-invasive prenatal testing in 1997 and current focus on early cancer detection.

These conversations have highlighted the significant potential of Prenetics’ innovations to impact global health and longevity.

Prenetics is a firm dedicated to advancing consumer and clinical health.

Its consumer initiative is led by IM8, a new health and wellness brand.

The firm’s clinical division is led by Insighta, a $200 million joint venture with renowned scientist Prof. Dennis Lo, focused on multi-cancer early detection technologies.

This is followed by ACT Genomics, which has achieved U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for comprehensive genomic profiling of solid tumors, and CircleDNA, which uses next-generation sequencing (NGS) to offer comprehensive deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) tests.

Beckham is one of England’s most successful footballers.

With a career spanning 20 years, he has played with some of the most successful clubs in the world, including Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as the England team, which he captained for six years.

He was the first English player to have won league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States and France.

After retiring from playing in 2013, he established himself as a successful entrepreneur, working with many of the world’s leading brands including adidas, Stella Artois, Tudor, EA, and Nespresso.

In 2018, he fulfilled a life-long ambition to be an owner of a football club when his group was awarded the Major League Soccer Franchise for the city of Miami.

Inter Miami CF was officially announced in September 2018 with Beckham as President of the Club.

In 2019, he founded his own content studio, Studio 99. The studio operates both editorial and commercial production, and specializes in developing and producing premium documentary features, series and formats for global platforms and networks, including Netflix and Disney+.

In February 2022 Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a unified platform that integrates merger and acquisition (M&A), brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation, announced that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Beckham to co-own and manage Beckham’s global brand.

In connection with the partnership, Beckham became a shareholder in Authentic.

He joined a roster of Authentic’s growing entertainment portfolio that includes some of the world’s most celebrated athletes and iconic sports brands such as Shaquille O’Neal, Sports Illustrated, and Muhammad Ali.

Vows aren’t the only thing tying Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham together.

On Saturday, Nicola, 29, shared a post on her Instagram Story

that showed off her husband’s latest tattoo — a love note she wrote to the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham before the two got married nearly two years ago.

“My forever boy. Read this anytime you feel anxious,” the note, which is written in a cursive-like font below Brooklyn’s neck, begins.

“I want you to know how deeply loved you are. You have the kindest heart I’ve ever met and hope I never go a day without your love.”

“I think you are so incredible. Just know we can get through it all together if you breathe slow and trust.

I love you beyond,” the note continues, before Nicola signs it: “Love always, your future wifey.”

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Brooklyn’s latest tattoo in honor of his wife is just the latest in a slew of romantic gestures the couple frequently shares.

Earlier this year, at the Los Angeles premiere of Lola, the actress’ directorial debut, Nicola was joined by much of the Beckham family, including Brooklyn’s younger sister, Harper Seven, and brother Cruz,

During the event she gushed to PEOPLE of Harper, 12: “If I could create the perfect dream little sister, it’s her.”

“I’m so blessed I get to have her as my little sister in my life,” she added.

Nicola also raved about her mother-in-law, Victoria, 49, who was also in attendance at the premiere — and had dressed Nicola for the evening.

“She is a genius. I am so honored to be able to wear this tonight. I feel so, like, business but sexy, and she’s a genius,” she told PEOPLE. “How lucky am I that my mother-in-law is Victoria Beckham where I get to go to her for style advice.”

For the couple, bonding with each other’s families is of the utmost importance.

“Family is everything to me, and I mean that with my whole heart. I’m so close to mine and Brooklyn’s family and I think there’s no better feeling than knowing you have a strong support system,” Nicola recently told The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s such a blessing, and I never take it for granted.”

As for Cruz and Victoria’s presence at the premiere, she added:  “For Victoria to fly out and for Cruz to be there and support me, it means so much to me. I was talking to everyone all night and I didn’t even sit down once.”

Though she joked that her husband “ended up on the chopping block” and his cameo was cut from Lola because he kept saying his line “in a British accent and he was staring directly into the camera,” Nicola also made sure to give Brooklyn a shoutout for all his support during the six-year journey of making the film.

“I couldn’t have done any of this without him because he was such a massive support to me every day on set which I’m so appreciative of,” she told THR.

ROYAL fans will know that we often see Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton paying tribute to Princess Diana by wearing her iconic jewellery.

However, neither of the two stylish royal women have ever worn their late mother-in-law’s Spencer Tiara – which she wore on her wedding day – and there is a poignant reason why.

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Diana wore the Spencer Tiara on her wedding day to Prince CharlesCredit: Getty

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The iconic headpiece is part of the Spencer family’s private collectionCredit: Getty – Contributor
Before her death, Diana wrote a “letter of wishes”, which explained what she would like to happen to her glittering jewellery collection in the future.

It stated: “I would like you to allocate all my jewellery to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it.

“I leave the exact division of the jewellery to your discretion.”

However, the glittery Spencer Tiara – estimated to be worth around £400,000 – remains in the Spencer family.

Lauren Kiehna of The Court Jeweller previously told Marie Claire: “While she was Princess of Wales, Diana often borrowed the tiara from her father and her brother [Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer], who still owns it now.

“Eventually, it will be passed along with the rest of the family estate to Earl Spencer’s son, Viscount Althorp.”

Although the 9th Earl Spencer could loan it to Princess Kate or Meghan, it would be at his discretion.

Both Meghan and Kate wore royal tiaras for their wedding days.

According to the jewellery professional, the Spencer Tiara – which has been in the Spencer family for nearly a century – was not considered as it’s not a royal tiara.

It was, however, worn by both of Diana’s sisters, Jane and Sarah, at their weddings, and was also worn by Celia McCorquodale, Princess Diana‘s niece, at her 2018 wedding.
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Meghan and Kate borrowed headpieces from Queen Elizabeth’s collection for their big days.

The Duchess of Sussex wore the Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau, made in 1932, but had initially wanted a tiara that featured emeralds, according to royal sources.

Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales opted for the Cartier Halo Tiara for her 2011 wedding.

The Cartier Halo tiara was first commissioned by George VI in 1936, three weeks before he ascended the throne, who gave it to the Queen Mary.

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The Princess of Wales opted for the Cartier Halo Tiara for her 2011 weddingCredit: AFP

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The Duchess of Sussex wore the Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau, made in 1932Credit: AFP
It was then gifted to Queen Elizabeth II on her 18th birthday and inherited by Princess Anne, who has worn it several times in its history.

The elaborate headpiece features over 1000 diamonds – 739 brilliant-cut diamonds and 149 baguette.

Meghan has only worn a tiara on her wedding day, but we have seen Kate wear at least four different tiaras, including the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara.

While Kate and Meghan are unlikely to wear the Spencer Tiara, they do honour Princess Diana in a number of ways. 

Everyone looked straight for the ring when Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles announced their engagement back in February 1981, and her 12-carat oval sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds from British jeweller Garrard – thought to be bought for £28,500 – didn’t disappoint.

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Prince Charles & Princess Diana stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding ceremony at St. Paul’s CathedralCredit: Getty – Contributor
The rock made another appearance in 2010, when Prince William showed his love for both his mum and new fiancée, Kate, by popping the question with the very same ring during a romantic trip to Kenya that October.

Meanwhile in 2017, Prince Harry popped the question to Meghan Markle and sealed the deal with a breathtaking engagement ring that included two of Princess Diana’s diamonds.

The Duke of Sussex had designed the breathtaking sparkler himself.

Kate is known as being one of the most fashionable women in Britain, but often takes style inspiration from her late mother-in-law.

Last year, Kate wowed onlookers at Royal Ascot as she arrived in a stunning polka dot dress that was remarkably similar to one worn by Diana.

King Charles has ended his 35-year marriage to Camilla, Queen Consort, following a series of explosive revelations made by Prince Harry and Prince William.

The announcement has left both the royal family and the public in shock, as the personal and public ramifications of this dramatic development continue to unfold.

The Shocking Revelations

The catalyst for this dramatic split comes from revelations made by Prince Harry and Prince William, which have rocked the royal world.

According to sources, the revelations include highly sensitive and damaging information about the state of the marriage between Charles and Camilla.

The details, which have yet to be fully disclosed, reportedly exposed deep-seated issues and tensions within the relationship, pushing Charles to make the unprecedented decision to end the marriage.

The nature of the revelations has been described as “shocking,” involving personal and possibly compromising information that has put immense strain on Charles and Camilla’s relationship.

The impact of these revelations has been profound, leading to an emotional and public breakup.

Camilla’s Heartbreak

Camilla, who has been a central figure in the royal family for over three decades, is reportedly heartbroken by the end of her marriage. Sources close to her describe her as deeply affected by the sudden turn of events, struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship that has been both personal and public.

The emotional toll on Camilla is evident, as she navigates the fallout from the split and the implications for her public role.

The public’s reaction to Camilla’s heartbreak has been one of mixed sympathy and curiosity. While some express their support for her during this difficult time, others are closely following the developments, eager to understand the full scope of the revelations that led to the marriage’s dissolution.

The Royal Family’s Response

The royal family has been thrust into the spotlight following the news of Charles and Camilla’s divorce.

The dramatic nature of the revelations and the ensuing split have generated significant media attention, with many questioning how this will impact the royal family’s public image and future dynamics.

Prince Harry and Prince William’s involvement in the revelations has added another layer of complexity to the situation.

Their actions and statements are being scrutinized as potential factors contributing to the breakup, leading to further discussions about their roles and relationships within the royal family.

Moment Prince Harry is filmed screaming and swearing in bizarre haunted maze appearance on Jimmy Fallon

The Duke of Sussex has released a bizarre skit with Jimmy Fallon, swearing and giggling as he ventures through a haunted maze – as he continues his solo American publicity blitz.

Harry chose not take part in a typical interview, instead opting to become the first surprise guest to test a Halloween experience called Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares at the Rockefeller Centre in the Big Apple.

As he larks around with Fallon, the animated royal is heard screaming, ‘Jesus, f**k!’ and cracking jokes about Michael Bublé.

His appearance on the TV show comes after he carried out days of engagements in an east coast trip without the Duchess of Sussex during UN General Assembly High-Level Week and Climate Week.

The segment broadcast on US network NBC saw swear words bleeped out as Harry, who had a camera strapped to his chest, appeared jumpy while wandering through the maze.

The guest appearance came as his solo US publicity blitz without his wife Meghan Markle continues.

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— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) September 27, 2024

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Harry came onto the screen with a short exclamation as he scared Fallon, who was presenting at the time.

Dressed in a khaki shirt with the sleeves rolled up, Prince Harry beamed as he said while he usually was not easily scared, ‘today might be different’.

The pair both wore cameras attached to their chests as they stepped into a lift that hurtled down to the start of the haunted maze, where they were greeted by a terrifying zombie-like figure.

The Duke of Sussex said ‘Jimmy’ before the figure appeared, prompting the Prince to swear, which was bleeped out.

Walking through a corridor, a hand-written sign declared ‘there’s a serial killer on the loose’.

Harry then spots a woman with white makeup and black rings around her eyes appearing to hold a knife.

He said: ‘Is that a panda?’

The woman said ‘hello’ to the duke before revealing he was actually staring at a reflection of her as she ran around the corner attempting to thrust the knife towards him.

Prince Harry screamed and swore, with Fallon mocking him, saying, ‘You’re afraid of pandas,’ while the Duke replied, ‘No! I’m not, I’m not.’

The scene then cuts to Fallon on an old TV in glasses. Watching the screen together, the Prince told him, ‘You look great in glasses’.

The screen then changes to Fallon with glowing eyeballs, which seemed to shock the Duke, who pulled a surprised face.

Behind a translucent screen a body starts to crack and crunch before a series of jump scares frighten both Fallon and the prince.

As the fifth in line to the throne spots a bloodied man with a wrench, he bids him ‘hello’ before the man scares them again with a round of flashing lights, raising his weapon at them.

Surprised again, Harry screamed as Fallon asked, ‘Why would you do it twice?’ The prince added: ‘We know you’re there, why?’

They move on as the man scared them for a third time. In the next clip a woman’s voice can be heard saying, ‘I’ve got them, daddy.’

The prince then enters a mock cornfield, holding Fallon’s hand as they walked tentatively through together.

In a comical moment, the duke compared a haunted figure to a famous Canadian singer.

‘Is that Michael Bublé? Good job buddy,’ Harry said.

The scene cut to some zombie rockers set with leather jackets and electric guitars.

After Fallon and the prince walked past, the actors looked shocked at realising they had just terrified Prince Harry.

At the end of the experience, Harry pretended to throw a punch after being frightened by an actor while posing for a picture with Fallon.

‘Brace yourself for 10 spine-chilling rooms that bring Jimmy’s worst nightmares to life with sinister characters and scares around every corner,’ The Tonight Show’s YouTube page said.

It comes after Harry appeared as a star guest in the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Tuesday, where he delivered a passionate speech calling for action to tackle the ‘pervasive threat’ the online world poses for children.

Speaking alongside members of Lesotho’s royal family at the United Nations HQ, Harry told how his charity Sentebale’s name came from the country’s Sesotho language – meaning ‘Forget me not’.

He had begun by saying in English, ‘Your Majesty, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests and friends’ – and then repeating the greeting in Sesotho: ‘Morena, basali le bahlomphehi, baeti ba hlomphehang le metsoalle.’

He recalled first visiting Lesotho during a gap year between leaving Eton and starting at Sandhurst military academy, as he spoke alongside fellow delegates including the country’s King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso.

Harry, 40, said: ‘The Lesotho royal family, as well as Lesotho itself, has been a pillar of strength for me over the last 20 years, welcoming me with open arms and such kindness.

‘The beautiful mountain kingdom feels like a home away from home.

‘That friendship has only grown stronger as we’ve worked together to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the Lesotho people and the wider world.’

Harry told of helping to set up Sentebale two years after his first visit , adding: ‘The charity was founded in honour of our mothers and symbolises our pledge to always remember and advocate for the most vulnerable among us.

‘Our mission at Sentebale is simple yet incredibly important – to help vulnerable children and young people across Lesotho and Botswana to access vital health services, receive care and support, and develop the life skills necessary to thrive.

‘By focusing on the youth we’re breaking generational cycles of trauma and outdated beliefs.’

The duke’s Archewell Foundation launched the Parents Network last month as a support network for parents of children affected by online harm.

His appearance on the TV show also comes in the week a US judge ruled his US visa application should remain private despite him admitting taking drugs in his memoir.

Harry is set to briefly return to the UK to attend the WellChild annual awards next Monday.

IT’S MY DECISION! King Charles Crowns Princess Anne As New Queen, STRIPPING Camilla Of Her Title

NEW QUEEN, King Charles CROWNS Princess Anne As NEW Queen As Camilla Not Good Enough In a stunning turn of events that has the world buzzing, King Charles III has made a move that few anticipated: he has crowned his sister, Princess Anne, as the new queen. This unexpected decision has sparked a whirlwind of conversations, debates, and even some playful gossip about the royal family. So, grab your crown emoji and settle in as we dive into this captivating royal saga!

All the fans of Princess Anne departed from the Commonwealth Day service expressing the same sentiment.

Princess Anne’s devoted followers were left mesmerized by her impeccable style when she graced the Commonwealth Day service with her presence.

The Princess Royal, at the age of 73, effortlessly stole the show with her choice of attire, leaving her fans in a state of awe.

Donning a stunning red cashmere coat, Anne’s outfit was hailed as nothing short of “beautiful” by her adoring supporters.

With a radiant smile on her face, the sister of King Charles gracefully entered Westminster Abbey, waving to the eager crowd who eagerly awaited a glimpse of royalty.

This knee-length Shibumi coat, priced at £395, had previously been spotted on Anne during a public appearance in Canada last year, showcasing her impeccable taste in fashion.

During the service, Princess Anne was accompanied by her trusted confidante, Dolly Maude, who is often referred to as Zara Tindall’s “right hand woman.”

Dolly, aged 51, exuded elegance in a chic tweed coat dress adorned with striking gold buttons, complemented by a headpiece that perfectly matched her ensemble.

Anne donned the extravagant £395 coat, effortlessly draping it over her teal dress that gracefully fell below her knees. To complete the ensemble, she adorned a matching top hat, adorned with a vibrant red ribbon that elegantly tied the entire look together.

Fans couldn’t help but gush over Princess Anne’s regal and sophisticated appearance. One admirer took to social media platform X, expressing their admiration for the beautiful coat and Anne’s impeccable coordination of her outfits.

Another fan simply marveled at the stunning picture of Princess Anne, while a third admirer succinctly described her as “gorgeous.”

Among Princess Anne’s esteemed entourage of Ladies-in-Waiting is the recently appointed Dolly Maude. As a Lady-in-Waiting, Dolly’s duties include accompanying the Princess Royal to various royal engagements. This 73-year-old woman is rumored to be one of eleven Ladies-in-Waiting serving Princess Anne. Dolly shares a close friendship with Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, and even had the privilege of being present during the birth of Zara’s son, Lucas.

Princess Anne makes rare comment about Camilla’s reign as Queen

Princess Royal praised Camilla’s ‘understanding of the role’ despite not being a ‘natural’ fit for it

Princess Anne has made a rare comment about Camilla’s reign as queen in a new BBC documentary examining King Charles’s first year as monarch.

The documentary, which will air on Boxing Day (26 December), promises to offer viewers a “behind-the-scenes” look at Charles’s first year as Britain’s new monarch after his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, died last September.

It features interviews with members of the royal family, including Princess Anne who has, for the first time, spoken about Camilla’s relationship with the throne – praising her sister-in-law’s “understanding of the role” as the nation’s queen despite not being a “natural” fit for it.

The Princess Royal, 73, said: “I’ve known [Camilla] a long time off and on. Her understanding of the role and how much difference it makes to the king has been absolutely outstanding.

“This role is not something that she’d be a natural for but she does it really well. She provides that change of speed and tone, that’s equally important,” Anne added.

Charles met Camilla Parker Bowles in 1970 at a polo match, after being introduced by Anne.

When she met Britain’s future king, Camilla famously remarked: “My great-grandmother was the mistress of your great-great-grandfather.

“I feel we have something in common.”

At the time, Anne was romantically linked to British military officer Andrew Parker Bowles, Camilla’s future husband, who the now-queen married in a Roman Catholic ceremony in 1973.

Charles would go on to marry Diana, Princess of Wales, in July 1981. Five years later, his affair with ex-girlfriend Camilla was reignited, eventually leading to Charles and Diana announcing their separation in 1992.

They announced their engagement in February 2005 before tying the knot at Windsor Guildhall on 8 April 2005 – 35 years after their first meeting.

Elsewhere in the new documentary, Charles III: The Coronation Year, Camilla’s sister Annabel Elliot described the king and queen as “yin and yang” – meaning two opposite parts of one complementary whole.

Elliot, who was one of Camilla’s two Ladies in Attendance at the coronation in May, reportedly said the king and queen are “polar opposites” but their relationship works “brilliantly” because they add value to each other’s lives in different ways.

She said: “[Camilla] is his rock, and I can’t actually emphasise that enough. She’s somebody who is completely loyal and she isn’t somebody who has huge highs and lows.”

Meanwhile, Charles’s interest and knowledge in a wide variety of subjects has enriched Camilla’s life, Elliot added.

“They are yin and yang, really. They really are polar opposites. But I think it works brilliantly.”

Charles III: The Coronation Year will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 6.50pm on 26 December.

The Loose Women star who also famously hosted ITV’s This Morning alongside her estranged husband Eamonn Holmes, was back on the daytime show on Monday

Ruth Langsford made a triumphant return to the This Morning sofa on Monday, September 30. The Loose Women host looked radiant in a silver sparkling gown as she made a comeback alongside three of her fellow panellists.

The women – including Coleen Nolan, Olivia Attwood and Jane Moore – were celebrating 25 years of the ITV lunchtime show with current This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.

Ruth famously co-hosted This Morning alongside her former husband Eamonn Holmes. The pair were presenters on Fridays and they also provided holiday cover for former hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. Ruth also often presented alojngside her friend Rylan Clark.

Ruth and Eamonn announced their shock split back in May and since then GB News host Eamonn has been photographed on holiday with his new girlfriend.

Ruth Langsford made a return to This Morning with her Loose Women co-stars

Despite her history on the This Morning set, Ruth showed no sign of awkwardness and seemed completely at ease to be back alongside her Loose Women colleagues as she laughed and joked with them. No mention was made of her time as This Morning host.

Pointing to Ruth and Coleen, Ben said “The two of you have been on it (Loose Women) from the beginning?” To which Ruth confirmed: “And Jane.”

“Did you think when you did that first ever show it would still be going 25 years on?” Ben added. Jane replied: “No it was only commissioned for four weeks – at the end of the four weeks we all went ‘bye’. It was really lovely, what fun and then it got recommissioned and it just kept coming back.”

The women also joked about their glamorous coordinated silver outifts to mark the show’s silver anniversary with Coleen joking: “I got on the train like this!”

Meanwhile former This Morning host Phillip Schofield is about to make his TV comeback on a Channel 5 documentary, Phillip Schofield Cast Away, which launches on Monday, September 30.

TV presenter Sally Nugent was missing from BBC Breakfast on Monday morning, with co-host Jon Kay fronting the hit show alongside Sarah Campbell in a huge shake-up

Sally Nugent was absent from BBC Breakfast during Monday’s (September 30) show.

Her co-host Jon Kay was instead joined by Sarah Campbell on the iconic red sofa, with the pair going through the day’s news together.

Sally, 53, usually hosts BBC Breakfast with Jon, 54, from Monday to Wednesday each week. However, she was nowhere to be seen on Monday morning. The star was also absent earlier in the month, having jetted off on holiday.

Sarah is a regular guest presenter on BBC Breakfast, having worked for the BBC for over 20 years. She is a Royal correspondent, but also regularly covers news segments across TV and radio.

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Sally isn’t the only one who has been absent from BBC Breakfast recently, as her co-star Naga Munchetty has also been missing from the BBC show. She was away on 28 September, as she usually hosts Saturday mornings with colleague Charlie Stayt.

Instead, Nina Warhurst filled in for Naga, who was away for reasons not made public. Nina, 43, didn’t see eye-to-eye with her co-host Charlie while they discussed a new travel gadget on Saturday’s show.

The debate kicked off with Charlie confessing that the topic had “prompted a little discussion in the studio already”, which made Nina chuckle, possibly foreseeing the spirited exchange ahead. They were discussing a nifty device designed to let travellers keep tabs on their luggage mid-flight, something Charlie wasn’t too keen on.

Naga Munchetty has also been missing from the BBC show ( 
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“I don’t think I want a tracker in my bag,” he declared, prompting Nina to question, “Do you not?” Charlie elaborated: “Main reason because if you’re constantly tracking it and you can literally see you’re going one way and the luggage is going to a completely different place, I just think that’s really annoying to know.”

But Nina saw things differently, arguing: “But knowledge is power. Then you can get ahead of it, you know where it is.” To which Charlie sharply responded: “Well, not if you’re on a plane going one way and it’s on a plane going the other way. There’s nothing you can do.”

Sally Nugent was absent from BBC Breakfast ( 
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“You’re just going to spend eight hours thinking about the fact that when you land your luggage is not there,” he told her. But his co-host was having none of it, firmly retorting: “No, I’d rather know. I would rather know.”

Eamonn Holmes shared his true thoughts on Phillip Schofield’s return to screens after it emerged he is set to appear on Channel 5’s Cast Away in a matter of days

Eamonn Holmes’ was caught giving a very telling reaction to the news Phillip Schofield is making a dramatic TV comeback.

The Irish broadcaster, 64, has been extremely vocal about his dislike for former This Morning co-star Phil, 62. When Phillip quit the daytime show and admitted to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a much younger colleague, Eamonn fumed on social media: “Schofield has finally been caught out” and branded ITV “The ministry of lies.

He also vented that he and his former wife Ruth Langsford had been “taken for fools” by Schofield after comforting him life on TV when he came out as gay. Eamonn said he had “felt used and ashamed” after his ITV colleagues had lied to him as he launched a number of furious tirades on social media.

Following the news that Phillip is making a return to TV on Channel 5’s Cast Away, Eamonn has shared his brutal reaction and it appears there’s still a hefty feud. Schofield’s dramatic decision, despite vowing to stay out of the limelight caused a stir on GB News’ breakfast programme.

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Anchor Isabel Webster introduced the segment and the news didn’t go down too well with Webster, Eamonn and their guests. “Is this not just the chance for a narcissist to have more me time on screen?” fumed GP Dr Renee Hoenderkamp. She added: “I don’t want to know his story, I’m not interested in it. I know that he’s a celeb and people do seem to lap up any news, whether it’s good or bad but I think it’s time maybe he stayed on the island.”

Meanwhile, former Home Office Minister Norman Baker fumed: “So what? I don’t want to know about it, I’m not interested in it. Why is The Sun giving two pages to it? I suppose it sells papers but really, is that the most important thing in the papers?” Isabel interrupted adding: “Well, he was one of our most high-profile presenters in the country, he was married and he had two children when the scandal emerged, he lost all of his TV work including Dancing On Ice, he fell out with his one time best friend and co-host Holly Willoughby, who also quite frankly, didn’t she lose her job off the back of it all?” Isabel added that Schofield “had to leave social media” in the wake of his scandal.

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“My heart bleeds,” fumed Baker, while Eamonn let out a chuckle. The broadcaster was heard adding: “Very good.” Phillip recently revealed he’ll be sharing his “story of survival” on the Channel 5 programme. Sharing still images, he penned: “Now you know how I spent my Summer! Alone for 10 days, no food, no water, no crew. My story of survival, both on a desert island and off it.”

Speaking about the show, he said: “This is most definitely a first for me and the only thing I felt compelled to do. It appealed to me on so many levels. I’ve recently had a lot of time to think about my life, what went right and what went wrong, but I’ve always had the safe arms of friends and family wrapped around me. This time it’s just me, no phone, no comforts, no crew and only lip balm as a luxury.

“I’m looking forward to exploring the island, trying to tie knots to secure my shelter and foraging and fending for myself in the wild … with no help. Maybe I’ll be Robinson Crusoe, or maybe I’ll just be Tom Hank’s Wilson and quietly drift off into the wild blue yonder!!”