Princess Charlotte isn’t a fan of Prince William’s beard.

It’s been one of the biggest talking points of recent weeks: does William’s beard rock or is it a royal disaster?

According to the prince, his daughter, Princess Charlotte was firmly in the latter camp – bursting into tears when she saw it earlier in the summer.

In fact the nine-year-old was so upset that he decided to shave it off. But then he decided to try and win her round.Asked whether his beard was going to stay and if his wife and family liked it, William laughed, saying: ‘The beard! Well Charlotte didn’t like it the first time.

 

‘I got floods of tears the first time I grew a beard, so I had to shave it off. And then I grew it back. I thought, hang on a second and I convinced her it was going to be okay.’

The late Queen famously didn’t like hirsute male family members so when Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princes William grew beards while abroad with the Royal Navy, they all had to quickly shave them off on their return.

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It¿s been one of the biggest talking points of recent weeks: does William¿s beard rock or is it a royal disaster?

It comes as the Prince of Wales opened up about having the ‘hardest year in my life’ following his wife and father’s cancer diagnoses.

In a remarkably candid – and at times emotional – interview at the end of his official visit to South Africa he admitted the past few months had been ‘brutal’.

But the prince also said how hugely ‘proud’ he was of Catherine and the King for handling their health battles with such dignity and bravery.

He added that the Princess of Wales was now ‘doing well’.

Speaking in Cape Town yesterday, the future king covered everything from his much-discussed beard to his passion for ‘meaningful’ royal work such as his landmark Earthshot Prize environmental awards.

But it is was his response to how the past year had been for him as a husband, father and son that will move people most.

Three people have been charged in connection to One Direction star Liam Payne’s death in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last month, prosecutors have revealed in a lengthy statement

Liam Payne’s death is under investigation

Three people have been charged in connection to Liam Payne’s death last month, and prosecutors have confirmed the lengthy sentence they could face.

It was confirmed on Thursday that three suspects are now under formal investigation following the One Direction man’s death in Argentina on October 16. The prosecutors revealed in a lengthy statement that, if found guilty, the crimes were punishable by a prison sentence of up to 15 years on conviction. They also confirmed one of the suspects included a hotel worker.

The statement, which was the third by prosecutors since the tragedy, explained the in-depth investigation they had been carrying out and seemingly ruled out suicide as a cause of death. In their statement, which has been translated into English, they said: “In the state he was in, he did not know what he was doing and could not understand it.”

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In their comment, prosecutors said: “From the beginning of the investigation and within a few days, exhaustive and meticulous actions and measures were carried out to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of the artist. In this sense, several dozen statements were received at the headquarters of the Public Prosecutor’s Office including the testimonies of hotel staff, family and friends and medical professionals.”

It went on to say they had analysed more than 800 hours of video footage from various security cameras in the hotel and others in the street. It’s thought Liam’s dad, Geoff, was informed of the three charges in person. He had been in the country in the weeks following Liam’s passing, before the star’s body was allowed to be flown back to the UK.

Prosecutors said one of the accused had been accompanying the star on a daily basis while he was in Argentina, while another was an employee at the Casa Sur Palermo hotel where Payne was staying. The third person allegedly supplied drugs. It’s thought there have been a total of nine raids ordered on properties in Buenos Aires so far and the investigation continues with some of Payne’s devices still being analysed.

In the wake of the tragedy, a petition was launched by fans of the singer calling for legislation to protect the mental health of artists in the entertainment industry. The petition, which was launched on Change.org by a fan of the late dad-of-one, seeks to “implore lawmakers to create legislation safeguarding the mental health of artists within the industry”.

To date, over 134,000 people have signed the online document which calls for “Liam’s Law”. The law would necessitate “regular mental health check-ups, adequate rest periods and the presence of mental health professionals on-set, including any ongoing support during their career”. Liam had previously opened up about his struggles with alcoholism at the peak of his success. In a chat with The Diary Of A CEO podcast host Steven Bartlett he described hitting “rock bottom” before saying in 2023 that he was sober after going into rehab.

Liam is survived by his seven-year-old son Bear Payne.

Liam Payne death ‘not suicide’ as investigation sees three charged after nine police raids

As the probe into One Direction singer Liam Payne’s death continues, a prosecutor’s office has confirmed three people have been charged in connection with the tragedy in Buenos Aires

Liam Payne died in Argentina on October 16

Liam Payne did not intend to take his own life, Argentina prosecutors said, while tonight revealing three people were charged over his death.

The public prosecutor’s office said three people were charged with “abandonment of a person followed by death” and supply and facilitation of narcotics in connection with the death of Liam. The One Direction star tragically fell to his death in Argentina on October 16, aged just 31.

The singer died at upmarket CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, falling from a balcony on the third floor. The lengthy statement released on Thursday indicates investigators have seemingly ruled out suicide, with it stated the late star “was not fully conscious or was experiencing a state of noticeable decrease or loss of consciousness at the time of the fall.

Liam’s heartbroken father Geoff Payne was informed in person of the proceedings and investigations prior to the three arrests being made. Geoff flew over to Argentina upon hearing the tragic news of his son’s death last month and remained there until Liam’s body was cleared to be flown back the U.K on Wednesday.

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Argentinian prosecutors probing his death confirmed the arrests of three suspects who are now under formal investigation. They said the crimes were punishable by a prison sentence of up to 15 years on conviction. They also confirmed one of the suspects included a hotel worker.

In only their third statement since Liam’s death, the public prosecutors revealed only alcohol, cocaine and an anti-depressant were found in the star’s system. The long statement, which appeared to also confirm Liam’s dad Geoff was told of the proceedings in person, began: “The National Prosecutor’s Office for Criminal and Correctional Matters N°14, led by prosecutor Andrés Esteban Madrea, informs, following the lifting of the secrecy of summary proceedings, that within the framework of the investigation into the death of British musician Liam James Payne, which occurred on 16 October when he fell from a balcony in a hotel in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Palermo, unlawful conduct was discovered, as a result of which three people were charged with the crimes of abandonment of a person followed by death, supply and facilitation of narcotics.

“From the beginning of the investigation and within a few days, exhaustive and meticulous actions and measures were carried out to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of the artist. In this sense, several dozen statements were received at the headquarters of the Public Prosecutor’s Office including the testimonies of hotel staff, family and friends and medical professionals.

“A detailed analysis of more than 800 hours of video footage from various security cameras in the hotel and others in the street was also carried out, with staff from the prosecutor’s office and specialised analysts from the Superintendence of Special Investigations and the Technological Support Division of the City Police, made available from the outset by the Deputy Chief of the City Police, Jorge Guillermo Azzolina.”

Respected Argentinian newspaper Clarin said a friend seen with him shortly before he died in his hotel lobby, is reportedly being probed on suspicion of “abandoning” the 31-year-old. It was not immediately clear last night if the trio said to have been placed under investigation, but not yet charged, have been formally questioned as suspects.

It comes after a total of nine raids on properties are said to have taken place. Outlet La Nacion reports that sources involved in the investigation say eight of the nine homes raided are related to the three people being investigated. It also claims one man has been charged with abandonment, and says investigators had called him on the mobile phone numbers provided by the hotel managers on the day of Liam’s death, but he never appeared.

Early on police hunting the singer’s “drug dealer” were said to be focusing on hotel staff. Unconfirmed claims said a Dove soap packet also pictured in leaked photos had been used to smuggle drugs into his hotel room. In one of only two official statements since Liam’s October 16 death investigators linked the tragedy to a substance-induced ‘psychotic episode’ they said they believed he suffered, saying there didn’t appear to be any ‘third-party’ involvement in his balcony plunge.

Liam’s father Geoff flew back to the UK yesterday with his son’s body to prepare for his funeral after nearly three weeks in Argentina. Liam’s body returned to the UK this week in preparation for his funeral. His dad had flown out to Argentina as he waited weeks to be able to bring his son’s body home. Now, his body has been returned to his family, as confirmed by public prosecutor Andrés Madrea.

Dad Geoff flew back to the UK, arriving back with Liam’s body on Thursday morning. Fans who were aware of the plane’s departure tracked the flight all the way to the UK and so many fans kept an eye on the flight that it meant it became the most tracked aircraft in the world. It is believed a service will be held in Liam’s hometown of Wolverhampton later this week. However, it has not yet been confirmed. The service will be an opportunity for his family, friends, and millions of fans a moment to say goodbye to him. Currently, it is not known if Liam’s former One Direction band mates will be in attendance.

A source told MailOnline: “Liam will have a very big send-off, quite probably at a large cathedral somewhere close to his heart. Liam was so loved by so many people, there will obviously be enormous demand and so the service will necessarily be a huge affair.” As details of his funeral emerged, social media users urged others to stay away and let his family grieve in privacy.

Donald Trump has previously hinted that he wouldn’t go easy on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should he return to the White House. As his victory is made official, the Mirror looks at the Sussexes’ potential back up plan

Donald Trump has now been officially elected as the next President of the United States – and it’s thought he could stay true to one of his vows made against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Trump, 78, warned he would take ‘appropriate action’ with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – which could potentially see them booted out of the US altogether. If this is the case, then it’s believed the couple could have a ‘back up plan’ in place, with preparations already in place should the worst come to pass.

The Republican previously addressed passages in Prince Harry’s bestselling 2023 memoir Spare, which sees the Duke of Sussex detailing his experiences with psychedelic drugs – which could rule havoc for his visa. In one memorable passage, Harry, 40, recounted an experience with magic mushrooms at a Hollywood party, remembering: “I stared at the bin. It stared back. ‘What-staring? ‘ Then it became… a head. I stepped on the pedal and the head opened its mouth. A huge open grin.”

With a candidness rarely seen among senior members of the Royal family, the father-of-two also confessed that, while cocaine ‘didn’t do anything’ for him, “Marijuana is different, that actually really did help me.” Readers were gripped by the no-holds-barred look at Harry’s life away from his Royal duties – but it’s understood that formerly impeached President Trump was decidedly less than impressed.

The Republican previously addressed passages in Prince Harry’s bestselling 2023 memoir Spare, which sees the Duke of Sussex detailing his experiences with psychedelic drugs – which could rule havoc for his visa. In one memorable passage, Harry, 40, recounted an experience with magic mushrooms at a Hollywood party, remembering: “I stared at the bin. It stared back. ‘What-staring? ‘ Then it became… a head. I stepped on the pedal and the head opened its mouth. A huge open grin.”

With a candidness rarely seen among senior members of the Royal family, the father-of-two also confessed that, while cocaine ‘didn’t do anything’ for him, “Marijuana is different, that actually really did help me.” Readers were gripped by the no-holds-barred look at Harry’s life away from his Royal duties – but it’s understood that formerly impeached President Trump was decidedly less than impressed.

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Royal expert Hugo Vickers told The Sun : “I wouldn’t be at all surprised if he suddenly said ‘Right, I’m sending Prince Harry out of this country’. And the reasons that he would use would be the drug issue, because Prince Harry has admitted to taking marijuana, cocaine, magic mushrooms – and may not have filled that in on his visa form.”

Hugo added: “I think it’s very wise to take all the possibilities into account [and look to live elsewhere]. Looking at it from the outside, it makes perfect sense that they should have a backup plan. But Meghan is very US-based and [Harry being kicked out] would be a problem for them.”

It would appear, however, that the Sussexes could already have somewhere in mind – their new holiday home in Portugal, close to one owned by Harry’s beloved younger cousin, Princess Eugenie, 34, and her husband Jack Brooksbank, 38. The Mail Online previously reported that this purchase could have allowed the Duke and Suchess to obtain a ‘Golden Visa’ – which would allow them visa-free access to the European Union’s Schengen area.

However, another royal expert, Richard Fitzwilliams, told the Daily Express that it’s unlikely Portugal will become the Sussexes’ new permanent home. Fitzwilliams explained: “I don’t think that the home in Portugal is intended as a permanent base to replace California.

“Harry was extremely foolish to discuss his drug taking in Spare both in interviews and in the memoir, available in paperback. However, the Sussexes have kept a relatively low profile during the Election, urging Americans to vote but not being explicit as to whom for.

He continued: “At one time it was thought that Meghan might enter politics but we have seen no sign of this. It is most unlikely that Trump would risk an embarrassing episode involving the royal family by expelling Harry, if it was discovered that he had not revealed his drug taking on his Visa application.”

During an interview with GB News earlier this year, Trump was quizzed by interviewer Nigel Farage as to whether there would be any ‘special privileges’ for Harry. Trump, who was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records back in May, replied: “No. We’ll have to see if they know something about the drugs, and if he lied they’ll have to take appropriate action.”

Farage then pressed: “Appropriate action? Which might mean…not staying in America?” Considering this, Trump responded: “Oh I don’t know. You’ll have to tell me. You just have to tell me. You would have thought they would have known this a long time ago.”

Meanwhile, back in February, during the four-day Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington DC, Trump told the Daily Express US that he believed the Royal Family had been ‘too gracious’ to Prince Harry – hinting that he would not protect him should he return to power, as he felt President Joe Biden had done. Trump remarked: “I wouldn’t protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That’s unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me.” He continued: “I think they have been too gracious to him after what he has done.”

A lawsuit filed by the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation previously argued that the Government should release records about Harry’s visa US application to show whether or not his drug use was disclosed. The Washington-based foundation argued that ‘widespread and continuous’ coverage of the Duke’s drug use called into question whether or not he had been ‘properly vetted’ before being allowed into the US. The group asserted that, under US law, drug use ‘generally renders such a person inadmissible for entry’.

However, back in September, a US judge ruled that Harry’s application should remain private. Carl Nichols stated that “the public does not have a strong interest in disclosure of the duke’s immigration records”. He added: “Like any foreign national, the duke has a legitimate privacy interest in his immigration status.”

Amy Dowden was absent from last Saturday’s show after she was rushed to hospital, and in an emotional statement, she confirmed she wouldn’t be returning to the dancefloor this year

Amy Dowden is “uncontactable” after quitting this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, according to former contestant Sara Davies.

The 40-year-old Dragon’s Den star competed in 2021, and revealed during Tuesday’s edition of Loose Women that the Welsh dancer is “unreachable” after she stepped down from the BBC One show following an injury. The professional dancer was rushed to hospital earlier this month after collapsing backstage following the live show, and last weekend, Amy was replaced by Lauren Oakley, who danced with her celebrity partner JB Gill.

In an emotional statement, Amy later confirmed a foot injury was the reason behind her hospital dash, and she bowed out of the rest of this year’s series to concentrate on her recovery. During Tuesday’s edition of the ITV daytime show, Sara admitted she had sent Amy a text message but hadn’t heard back.

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“The thing with Amy is Strictly is her life. It’s not a job to her. It’s her passion, dancing is her life. And she lives for that time on Strictly and taking a celebrity through that journey. And to have it pulled away from her was devastating for last year. And I remember having to sit her down as that friend that kind of has to give you the tough love and say, ‘Amy, I know it’s your life, but it’s not going anywhere. It’ll be there next year. You need to put your health first. You need to go through the chemo. You need to get better. And then you can go and give Strictly your all,’” Sara explained.

She said Amy was prepared to take a step back from the show to focus on her recovery, and come back stronger next year. “I’ve got her teed up feeling, right, ‘I can do this. I’m just going to give it my all, getting better this year because next year I can do Strictly.’ And then there she was. And you see her every week. Having the time of her life. She leaves her heart on that dance floor. And then a foot injury,” Sara added.

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The 34-year-old dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and was forced to take a year-long break from the show following her diagnosis and subsequent cancer treatment. She made a triumphant return to the dancefloor this year, alongside former JLS singer JB, and was expected to be in this year’s final, but confirmed she would no longer be taking part in the show after her medical emergency.

“My heart is breaking right now. The past few months I finally felt like me again. Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up. It was choreography, music choices, which dances in which order, what we needed to work on. I felt free again,” Amy said in a statement on Sunday.

“My goal since hearing those words you have cancer was to get back on the Strictly dance floor. It’s been such a challenge to get back, one I devoted 2024 to. My heart right now is breaking having to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury and I know only too well ‘this too shall pass’ and I’ll be soon better and back dancing… I’m sure at some point we will dance again JB.”

Katie and Rio Ferdinand’s young son Cree has been rushed to hospital in an ambulance while on holiday as they admit to having ‘sleepless nights’

Katie and Rio Ferdinand’s young son has been rushed to hospital after a horror accident abroad.

Mum Kate, 33, shared a photo of son Cree in an ambulance as she opened up on the scary ordeal that happened while on holiday. She could be seen kissing the little boy as he lay down on a bed inside the ambulance. Alongside the black and white photo, Kate shared: “We ended a fabulous trip with a broken collar bone. My boy just always gets injured!! It’s been sleepless nights, cuddles, tv & chocolate since.”

Kate and football star Rio married in 2019 and are parents to Cree, three, and Shae, who was born last year. Rio also has children Lorenz, Tate and Tia from his married to Rebecca Ellison, who tragically died in 2015. Kate revealed Cree’s accident happened near the end to their family holiday.

Cree needed emergency care and was taken to the nearest hospital. Kate recently paid a touching homage to her ex-footballer hubby, as they celebrated five years of marriage. She posted an extravagant throwback photo from their lavish Turkish wedding, with the caption: “5 years today, my best friend is Completely obsessed with us.”

Kate shared a photo of Cree in an ambulance

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The couple exchanged vows at a fairy-tale beachfront ceremony in Marmaris, Turkey, back in 2019, in the presence of their closest friends and family. Reflecting on their nuptials, Rio declared it was ‘fate’ that brought Kate into his life. He told OK! on their special day: “I definitely wasn’t looking for someone at that time.

“I didn’t think it was possible, I wasn’t open to bringing someone in to become a step-mum to the kids. Things don’t always go the way you imagine. Meeting Kate changed everything and sometimes it’s just fate. I knew Kate was special from the moment I met her; it was pretty instant, but seeing her with the kids cemented everything; that was a huge part of it for me.”

Kate has also shared how her stepchildren help her out with Cree and Shae. She revealed the children all adore Shae and help out around the house. She said: “Tia is really helpful. We’re happy we’ve got another girl on side! The boys are out a lot because of football, but they help me out with Cree, so I’m able to look after the baby.”

Kate said goodbye to her reality TV career when she transitioned into step-motherhood. She has confessed that she initially did not understand fully what she had signed up for when she started dating the football legend from Manchester United. During an appearance on Anna Richardson’s It Can’t Just Be Me podcast, she said: “When I think back, I don’t know how we did navigate it and it’s a real big blur.

“I went from being a single, carefree girl to a stepmum-of-three. And these kids have gone through so much, and there’s grief. It’s all a bit of a blur.” Kate acknowledged that going into a situation headfirst can sometimes lead to surprising outcomes. She added: “It’s hard to know what you’re getting into sometimes until you’re actually in it. Until you’re in it, you don’t really realise. I felt a little bit shocked, I didn’t really know how to parent.”

Liam Payne’s family finalise his funeral arrangements ahead of lavish remembrance service for tragic star

Arrangements for Liam Payne’s funeral are close to being finalised – with his body expected to soon be repatriated ahead of a large-scale service set to be announced imminently, MailOnline has learned.

Investigators probing his ‘unexplained’ death in Buenos Aires are expected to release Liam’s body to his heart-broken father Geoff this week and British consulate officials have made plans for the repatriation.

Once the body of the 31-year-old star is back in the UK from the Argentine capital it’s expected this will be followed by the announcement of a lavish funeral expected to be attended by hundreds of mourners.

‘Liam’s body is expected to be flown home any day now,’ a close friend of the former One Direction star has told MailOnline. ‘Arrangements are in place for that now and once his body is back in Britain the next step will be to announce the funeral plan.

A lavish service of remembrance is expected to take place a few days after the repatriation.

A close friend told MailOnline: ‘Liam will have a very big send off, quite probably at a large cathedral somewhere close to his heart.

Liam Payne (pictured) died last month after the popstar fell from the balcony of his third floor hotel room in Buenos Aires

Payne had been on holiday in South America with girlfriend Kate Cassidy (pictured left) when the tragic fall occurred

Liam Payne’s last post on Snapchat before he fell to his death from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires

Payne said he was ‘happy to have some time away’ less than an hour before he fell to his death

Liam Payne in the Casa Sur Hotel lobby in Buenos Aires just minutes before his death

Liam Payne shakes hands with a woman in the hotel lobby in Buenos Aires just minutes before his death

Fans mourned the loss of Liam Payne at a memorial of flowers, candles, pictures and hand written notes in Washington Square Park

‘Liam was so loved by so many people, there will obviously be enormous demand and so the service will necessarily be a huge affair.’

‘The details are still under wraps until they are definitively signed off but should be announced very soon.’

Thousands more well-wishers than can be accommodated are expected to gather outside the venue to celebrate the life of the much-loved star.

The ex-One Direction singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel last month.

Two days after his death, Liam’s body was taken in by the British cemetery in the Argentinian capital as investigations into the circumstances around his death began.

A post-mortem in the wake of his death determined that the 31-year-old’s cause of

death on 16 October was from the head injuries that he sustained during his fall.

Reports in the Argentine press claim that the necessary paperwork to allow for the singer’s body to return home have been completed.

Fans of Liam Payne lit candles next to the hotel where he died in Buenos Aires

Forensic police arrive at the hotel where Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires

A source close to the family said: ‘Liam was so loved by so many people, there will obviously be enormous demand and so the service will necessarily be a huge affair’

Change.org petition for Permanent Memorial in Wolverhampton Honouring the late Liam Payne

Flowers, photos and candles are displayed in honor of Liam Payne during a memorial gathering at Santa Ana Square on October 20, 2024 in Madrid, Spain

Reports in the Argentine press claim that the necessary paperwork to allow for the singer’s body to return home have been completed

Fans of Liam Payne gather to pay respects on the esplanade of the Monterrey macroplaza, on October 2

The ex-One Direction singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel last month.

Liam rose to fame with band One Direction. He is pictured with bandmates (left-right) Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

Nicole Scherzinger was just one of the celebrities who paid tribute to the star and texted Liam Payne hours before his death after becoming ‘mentor’ for him

Touching floral tributes were left outside the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentinian capital following the ex-One Direction star’s death

Geoff Payne was initially been warned by investigators upon his arrival in Buenos Aires that it would take up to 15 days before all their examinations would be completed.

Just last week local police raided the Casa Sur Hotel where the fall occurred as they followed up on allegations that staff had sold Liam drugs in the hours leading up to his death.

Prosecutors have since explored the theory that Liam was in ‘a state of semi or total unconsciousness’ during an apparent drug-fuelled episode on the morning of his death.

Liam had been in Argentina with long-term girlfriend Kate Cassidy, with the influencer sharing in a touching online tribute to her boyfriend that they had planned to tie the knot next year.

Kate had left the couple’s holiday to return home to the US two days prior to Liam’s death.

Police investigating Liam Payne’s death raid the homes of a ‘friend’ and two workers at the hotel where he died

Police in Argentina investigating the death of Liam Payne have raided the homes of two hotel employees and a ‘friend’ of the former One Direction singer, it has been reported.

The raids were carried out on Tuesday night, while lockers of the workers at the hotel where the 31-year-old died were also searched, law enforcement sources in Buenos Aires told TMZ.

Police believe the employees had been in contact with Liam before he plunged to his death from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel last month.

According to TMZ’s report, Liam’s ‘friend’ was identified by police by looking at messages on his phone to see who sold him drugs.

However, it is understood the person officers were looking to speak to was not at home during the raid last night.

Liam Payne (pictured) died last month after the he fell from the balcony of his third floor hotel room in Buenos Aires

Aerial view of the hotel where British singer Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires

Payne had been on holiday in South America with girlfriend Kate Cassidy (left)

Liam Payne’s last post on Snapchat before he fell to his death from the third floor of a hotel

This development comes after police raided the same hotel late last month and seized electronic and paper records.

Argentinian officers were following up on allegations that staff had sold Liam drugs in the hours leading up to his death.

A post-mortem examination in the wake of his death determined that the 31-year-old’s cause of death on October 16 was from the head injuries sustained during his fall.

Prosecutors have since explored the theory that Liam was in ‘a state of semi or total unconsciousness’ during an apparent drug-fuelled episode on the morning of his death.

A hotel reception worker made a distressing 999 call requesting ‘urgent’ assistance after Payne had been acting erratically and was escorted back to his hotel room.

The hotel worker made two calls, saying in the first: ‘We have a guest who’s off his head on drugs and is destroying everything in his room. We need someone to come.’

He then phoned back after the line went dead, saying: ‘I don’t know if the guest’s life is in danger. The room has a balcony and we are afraid he might do something.’

Forensic police arrive at the hotel where Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires

Liam rose to fame with band One Direction. He is pictured with bandmates (left-right) Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

Liam Payne in the CasaSur Hotel lobby in Buenos Aires just minutes before his death

Payne 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.

Seconds later the employee, who identified himself as Esteban, added: ‘Just send an ambulance, only an ambulance.’ Workers had heard a loud sound in the courtyard before the singer’s body was discovered just after 5pm local time (9pm UK time).

The singer had travelled to Argentina earlier last month for his ex-bandmate Niall Horan’s concert.

His girlfriend Kate Cassidy had been with him on the trip but left two days before he died.

She posted a heartbreaking tribute saying she had been at a ‘complete loss’ following his death.

Kate continued: ‘Thank you for all of the kind words and love that has been sent my way. I have been at a complete loss.

‘Nothing about the past few days have felt real. I ask and pray that you’ll give me the grace and space to navigate this in private.

‘Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will continue to love you for the rest of my life. I love you Liam.’

Liam Payne’s close friend Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores tonight denied abandoning the former One Direction star in the hours leading up to his death.

In an exclusive conversation, Roger denied being a suspect in the 31-year-old’s death and rubbished claims police had raided his home in his native Buenos Aires.

It comes as Argentinian prosecutors probing Liam Payne’s death confirmed the arrests of three suspects who are now under formal investigation, with one being an unnamed ‘friend’ of the late pop star.

A description given by authorities appeared to indicate Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores, who had accompanied Liam in the days before he died, had been charged with ‘abandoning a person followed by death’.

The individual in question has also been charged with being complicit in the supply of drugs – both crimes are punishable by a prison sentence of up to 15 years on conviction.

However, Mr Nores has slammed claims that he was under investigation connected to the One Direction star’s death in an emotional statement shared with MailOnline.

Argentinian prosecutors probing the death of Liam Payne (pictured) confirmed tonight the arrests of three suspects who are now under formal investigation

Liam Payne ‘s close friend Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores (Pictured) tonight denied abandoning the former One Direction star in the hours leading up to his death

‘I’m really heart-broken with this tragedy, and I’ve been missing my friend every day,’ Mr Nores told MailOnline – he and Liam are pictured here in West Hollywood in June this year

Aerial view of the hotel where British singer Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires

‘I never abandoned Liam, I went to his hotel 3 times that day and left 40 minutes before this happened,’ Mr Nores said.

‘There were over 15 people at the hotel lobby chatting and joking with him when I left.

‘I could have never imagined something like this would happen.

‘I’ve given my statement to the prosecutor on October 17 as a witness and I haven’t spoken to any police officer or prosecutor ever since.

‘I wasn’t Liam’s manager he was just my very dear friend and please refer to the email I sent to Liam and his team on August 23.

‘I’m really heart-broken with this tragedy, and I’ve been missing my friend every day.’

Two hotel workers are among the three individuals now being formally investigated by authorities in connection with Liam’s death, according to ABC News.

Several reports tonight said three people had been ‘charged’ with offences, however sources familiar with the Argentine judicial system said they had instead been arrested and placed under official suspicion, and had not been formally indicted.

It comes after the One Direction star, 31, died after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palmero Hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16.

Payne had been on holiday in South America with girlfriend Kate Cassidy (left)

Liam Payne’s last post on Snapchat before he fell to his death from the third floor of a hotel

In their third official statement released since the star’s death, Argentinian public prosecutors revealed only alcohol, cocaine and an anti-depressant were found in the former One Direction singer’s system.

Despite previous speculation, they have ruled out that the pop star took his own life after falling from the balcony.

The statement from the  investigation led by prosecutor Andrés Esteban Madrea confirmed ‘unlawful conduct’ was discovered in relation to the pop star’s death.

The statement read: ‘Three people were charged with the crimes of abandonment of a person followed by death, supply and facilitation of narcotics.

‘From the beginning of the investigation and within a few days, exhaustive and meticulous actions and measures were carried out to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of the artist.’

They divulged that 800 hours of CCTV footage was examined as well as several dozen statements having been received from hotel staff, family, friends and medical professionals.

They confirmed that they had analysed the pop star’s mobile phone during the investigation as well as the hotel guest registry as well as bar and restaurant orders.

They also confirmed that necessary thanatological and laboratory studies were carried out and completed during the post-mortem.

The statement continued: ‘As a result of the evidence gathered and after analysing the various bodies of evidence and numerous documentary annexes and the background of the case, prosecutor Andrea Madrea formally charged three people, requesting their indictment and detention in a 180-page report presented last Friday before Judge Bruniard.’

Two hotel workers as well as another individual have been arrested in relation to the star’s death (Pictured: Liam Payne in Argentina)

Liam rose to fame with band One Direction. He is pictured with bandmates (left-right) Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

They confirmed that an individual who accompanied the artist on a daily basis during his stay in Buenos Aires has been charged with abandonment of a person followed by death.

The person in question has also been charged with the supply and facilitation of narcotics, according to authorities.

The second defendant who is a hotel worker has been charged with the supply of cocaine to Liam Payne during the period he was at the hotel.

The third person has also been charged with supplying narcotics to the pop star on October 14, prosecutors say.

It comes as Police investigating the death of Liam Payne raided the homes of two hotel employees and a ‘friend’ of the former One Direction singer on Tuesday in the province of Buenos Aires.

Toxicology reports, which have already been communicated with Liam’s family, revealed he had consumed alcohol, cocaine and a prescribed anti-depressant in the last 72-hours of his life.

An autopsy carried out by Forensic Medical Corps (CMF) concluded ‘polytraumatisms’ and ‘internal and external haemorrhage’ was the cause of pop star’s death.

After releasing five albums with one of the biggest boybands of all time, Liam released his first solo album titled LP1 in 2019

One Direction (from left to right) Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik in 2011

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

Emotional One Direction fans embrace as they pay tribute to the late pop star on October 17

Fans light candles outside the hotel where former One Direction Payne was found dead

Fans have also paid tribute to the star in Mexico City on October 17

One Direction fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne, at the Monument of the Revolution, in Mexico City on October 17

Tributes and flowers are placed outside St. Peter’s collegiate church to remember former One Direction singer Liam Payne, in Wolverhampton

Prosecutors confirmed that the injuries were ‘compatible with those produced by a fall from a height and that self-injury of any kind and/or the physical intervention of third parties has been ruled out’.

Post mortem findings also deduced that Liam may have fallen whilst in a ‘state of semi-or-total unconsciousness’, prosecutors say.

It comes amid confirmation that Liam Payne was flown back to the UK yesterday as the One Direction star’s body was finally released to his family.

Liam’s body had been held in Argentina while local officials completed further post-mortem tests.

Public prosecutor Andrés Madrea confirmed to the BBC that Liam’s body had been released to his family on Wednesday.

The singer’s father Geoff Payne has been in the country where his son died in recent weeks and was seen paying respects to his son and even joining mourners amid a sea of floral tributes.

Thousands of fans across the world gathered in the days and weeks following Liam’s passing with many breaking down in tears.

News of the singer’s repatriation comes shortly after reports in the Argentine press had claimed the necessary paperwork to allow for the singer’s body to return home were complete.

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

A Change.org petition has been launched for a Permanent Memorial in Wolverhampton Honouring the late Liam Payne

Geoff Payne was initially warned by investigators upon his arrival in Buenos Aires that it would take up to 15 days before all their examinations were over.

Liam had been in Argentina with long-term girlfriend Kate Cassidy, leaving the couple’s holiday to return home to the US two days prior to his death.

The pop star’s journey to superstardom began at only 14-years-old Liam impressed XFactor judges with his own version of Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra – but was later eliminated from the show.

However Payne gave his singing career another go auditioning for the competition again in 2010, where he quickly shot to fame as part of One Direction.

He and his former bandmates Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, were brought together by Simon Cowell and former judge Nicole Scherzinger who saw their potential as a group.

After just a few weeks of getting to know each other and non-stop rehearsing, the group impressed Simon at their Judge’s Houses audition and sailed through to the live shows.

The pop Svengali later admitted to Rolling Stone that it took him ‘about a millionth of a second’ to spot the group’s worldwide potential.

The fan reaction was instant too, with 1D hysteria soon dwarfing the show. Despite the adoration, the band ultimately finished in third place on the X Factor but shortly afterwards Cowell sealed their fate by signing the fivesome to a reported £2million Syco contract.

Keen to capitalise on the boys’ already devoted fanbase, Cowell moved quickly with recording for the band’s debut album beginning in January 2011.

By September of that year One Direction’s first single was released with What Makes You Beautiful soaring to number one on the UK Singles Chart, after becoming the most pre-ordered Sony Music Entertainment single in history.

Their debut album, Up All Night was also a best seller, becoming the UK’s fastest-selling debut album of 2011, with the record leading to their first tour which kicked off in the UK that December.

Fans have been paying their respects to the popstar at the hotel since his tragic death

Touching floral tributes were left outside the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentinian capital following the ex-One Direction star’s death

After Malik announced his departure from the band in 2016, the band members went their separate ways.

During their time as a group, One Direction won five Brit Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, amassed over three billion YouTube views and sold 50 million records worldwide.

After releasing five albums with one of the biggest boybands of all time, Liam released his first solo album titled LP1 in 2019.

His singles Strip That Down co-written with Ed Sheeran climbed its way to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that same year.

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’s ‘heartbroken’ close friend denies he ‘abandoned’ One Direction star as police in Argentina arrest three over star’s death

Argentinian prosecutors probing Liam Payne’s death have confirmed the arrests of three suspects who are now under formal investigation.

Several reports tonight said the trio had been ‘charged’ with offences, however sources familiar with the Argentine judicial system said they had instead been arrested and placed under official suspicion, and had not been formally indicted.

Authorities have not named a ‘friend’, who they are accusing of ‘abandoning a person followed by death’ in relation to the singer’s demise.

They are also accusing the individual of being complicit in the supply of drugs, crimes which are punishable by a prison sentence of up to 15 years on conviction.

Although they have not identified the person, their description appears to indicate it was Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores who had accompanied Liam in the days before he died.

Mr Nores has since denied these claims in an emotional statement provided exclusively to MailOnline.

Two hotel workers are also among the three individuals now being formally investigated by authorities, according to ABC News.

It comes after the One Direction star, 31, died after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palmero Hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16.

Argentinian prosecutors probing Liam Payne ‘s death sensationally confirmed last night the arrests of three suspects who are now under formal investigation

Aerial view of the hotel where British singer Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires

Payne had been on holiday in South America with girlfriend Kate Cassidy (left)

Liam Payne’s last post on Snapchat before he fell to his death from the third floor of a hotel

In their third official statement released since the star’s death, public prosecutors revealed only alcohol, cocaine and an anti-depressant were found in the former One Direction singer’s system.

Despite previous speculation, they have ruled out that the pop star took his own life after falling from the balcony.

The statement from the  investigation led by prosecutor Andrés Esteban Madrea confirmed ‘unlawful conduct’ was discovered in relation to the pop star’s death.

The statement read: ‘Three people were charged with the crimes of abandonment of a person followed by death, supply and facilitation of narcotics.

‘From the beginning of the investigation and within a few days, exhaustive and meticulous actions and measures were carried out to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of the artist.’

They divulged that 800 hours of CCTV footage was examined as well as several dozen statements having been received from hotel staff, family, friends and medical professionals.

They confirmed that they had analysed the pop star’s mobile phone during the investigation as well as the hotel guest registry as well as bar and restaurant orders.

They also confirmed that necessary thanatological and laboratory studies were carried out and completed during the post-mortem.

The statement continued: ‘As a result of the evidence gathered and after analysing the various bodies of evidence and numerous documentary annexes and the background of the case, prosecutor Andrea Madrea formally charged three people, requesting their indictment and detention in a 180-page report presented last Friday before Judge Bruniard.’

Two hotel workers as well as another individual have been arrested in relation to the star’s death (Pictured: Liam Payne in Argentina)

Liam rose to fame with band One Direction. He is pictured with bandmates (left-right) Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

They confirmed that an individual who accompanied the artist on a daily basis during his stay in Buenos Aires has been charged with abandonment of a person followed by death.

The person in question has also been charged with the supply and facilitation of narcotics, according to authorities.

The second defendant who is a hotel worker has been charged with the supply of cocaine to Liam Payne during the period he was at the hotel.

The third person has also been charged with supplying narcotics to the pop star on October 14, prosecutors say.

It comes as Police investigating the death of Liam Payne raided the homes of two hotel employees and a ‘friend’ of the former One Direction singer on Tuesday in the province of Buenos Aires.

Toxicology reports, which have already been communicated with Liam’s family, revealed he had consumed alcohol, cocaine and a prescribed anti-depressant in the last 72-hours of his life.

An autopsy carried out by Forensic Medical Corps (CMF) concluded ‘polytraumatisms’ and ‘internal and external haemorrhage’ was the cause of pop star’s death.

After releasing five albums with one of the biggest boybands of all time, Liam released his first solo album titled LP1 in 2019

One Direction (from left to right) Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik in 2011

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

Emotional One Direction fans embrace as they pay tribute to the late pop star on October 17

Fans light candles outside the hotel where former One Direction Payne was found dead

Fans have also paid tribute to the star in Mexico City on October 17

One Direction fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne, at the Monument of the Revolution, in Mexico City on October 17

Tributes and flowers are placed outside St. Peter’s collegiate church to remember former One Direction singer Liam Payne, in Wolverhampton

Prosecutors confirmed that the injuries were ‘compatible with those produced by a fall from a height and that self-injury of any kind and/or the physical intervention of third parties has been ruled out’.

Post mortem findings also deduced that Liam may have fallen whilst in a ‘state of semi-or-total unconsciousness’, prosecutors say.

It comes amid confirmation that Liam Payne was flown back to the UK yesterday as the One Direction star’s body was finally released to his family.

Liam’s body had been held in Argentina while local officials completed further post-mortem tests.

Public prosecutor Andrés Madrea confirmed to the BBC that Liam’s body had been released to his family on Wednesday.

The singer’s father Geoff Payne has been in the country where his son died in recent weeks and was seen paying respects to his son and even joining mourners amid a sea of floral tributes.

Thousands of fans across the world gathered in the days and weeks following Liam’s passing with many breaking down in tears.

News of the singer’s repatriation comes shortly after reports in the Argentine press had claimed the necessary paperwork to allow for the singer’s body to return home were complete.

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

A Change.org petition has been launched for a Permanent Memorial in Wolverhampton Honouring the late Liam Payne

Geoff Payne was initially warned by investigators upon his arrival in Buenos Aires that it would take up to 15 days before all their examinations were over.

Liam had been in Argentina with long-term girlfriend Kate Cassidy, leaving the couple’s holiday to return home to the US two days prior to his death.

Liam Payne’s journey to superstardom began at only 14-years-old Liam impressed XFactor judges with his own version of Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra – but was later eliminated from the show.

However Payne gave his singing career another go auditioning for the competition again in 2010, where he quickly shot to fame as part of One Direction.

He and his former bandmates Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, were brought together by Simon Cowell and former judge Nicole Scherzinger who saw their potential as a group.

After just a few weeks of getting to know each other and non-stop rehearsing, the group impressed Simon at their Judge’s Houses audition and sailed through to the live shows.

The pop Svengali later admitted to Rolling Stone that it took him ‘about a millionth of a second’ to spot the group’s worldwide potential.

The fan reaction was instant too, with 1D hysteria soon dwarfing the show. Despite the adoration, the band ultimately finished in third place on the X Factor but shortly afterwards Cowell sealed their fate by signing the fivesome to a reported £2million Syco contract.

Keen to capitalise on the boys’ already devoted fanbase, Cowell moved quickly with recording for the band’s debut album beginning in January 2011.

By September of that year One Direction’s first single was released with What Makes You Beautiful soaring to number one on the UK Singles Chart, after becoming the most pre-ordered Sony Music Entertainment single in history.

Their debut album, Up All Night was also a best seller, becoming the UK’s fastest-selling debut album of 2011, with the record leading to their first tour which kicked off in the UK that December.

Fans have been paying their respects to the popstar at the hotel since his tragic death

Touching floral tributes were left outside the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentinian capital following the ex-One Direction star’s death

After Malik announced his departure from the band in 2016, the band members went their separate ways.

During their time as a group, One Direction won five Brit Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, amassed over three billion YouTube views and sold 50 million records worldwide.

After releasing five albums with one of the biggest boybands of all time, Liam released his first solo album titled LP1 in 2019.

His singles Strip That Down co-written with Ed Sheeran climbed its way to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that same year.

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.