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Prince Harry shot himself in the foot by releasing details of how many Taliban fighters he killed during his tours of Afghanistan, putting himself and the UK at a heightened security risk.

Prince Harry shot himself in the foot by releasing details of how many Taliban fighters he killed (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry ‘only has himself to blame’ for heightened UK security risk after he shot himself in the foot by releasing details of how many Taliban fighters he killed during his tours of Afghanistan.

Prince Harry’s shock revelation came in his memoir Spare where he recalled that he killed 25 Taliban fighters in Afghanistan.

Harry completed two tours of Afghanistan in 2007-08 and in 2012.

There are now increased security concerns ahead of his trip to the United Kingdom on Monday but according to a well placed source Harry only has himself to blame.

“The reason why Harry has become such a security concern is due to comments he’s made about the Taliban,” said the source. “Because of those comments, he will always be a target. That’s something he only has himself to blame.

Harry completed two tours of Afghanistan in 2007-08 and in 2012 (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry’s Apache helicopter pilot instructor has said he was wrong to say how many people he killed in combat.

Steve Jones, 53, who trained Harry said: “We’re not here to say, ‘I did this, I did that’. It’s not a game. These are real people. They’ve got families. I wouldn’t have made any comment. I get a very uneasy feeling for anybody who says, ‘I killed 10’. It’s not what should be said, at all.

“But [Harry] did have a successful tour. It’s a shame he didn’t hang around to do more but I guess he ticked that box and scratched that itch and moved on. I would say he’s stepped backwards in a way, from the way he was to [how he is] now.”

Prince Harry is coming to the United Kingdom on Monday (Image: Getty)

Ahead of Harry’s visit to the UK on Monday, Express.co.uk has learned that Harry’s team have reportedly told event organisers that they are not allowed to inform the public or even those outside of a close-knit circle the location of this year’s event due to fears that the Duke could become a target.

A source said: “Harry is still very concerned about his security in the UK and his team have asked that the location not be shared with anyone until the day of the event,” said the source. “It’s one thing for Harry to come over last minute for a funeral or to see family, but completely different when the event is publicised and in the public domain.

“He [Harry] could become a target so the team have ensured that the location only be known on a need to know basis.”

The King and Queen are set for a trip to Australia next month and the ailing monarch is preparing for the visit by following a new health regime as he continues his cancer treatment

The King is preparing for his autumn tour Down Under by following a renewed health regime, immersing himself and nature and the company of loved ones.

We can reveal Charles, who has long been an advocate of alternative therapies, has complimented his chemotherapy treatment for cancer with a love of the great outdoors. Sources close to the monarch say the King believes his desire to “get lots of fresh air and encourage family visits” has been a main factor in his continued recovery from the disease.

The King is preparing for his autumn tour Down Under by following a renewed health regime, immersing himself and nature and the company of loved ones.

We can reveal Charles, who has long been an advocate of alternative therapies, has complimented his chemotherapy treatment for cancer with a love of the great outdoors. Sources close to the monarch say the King believes his desire to “get lots of fresh air and encourage family visits” has been a main factor in his continued recovery from the disease.

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The monarch is taking in plenty of fresh air and time with family ( 
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The King and Queen arrive for a nine day tour of Australia and Samoa on October 18, including a four day visit to Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on the island nation. In recent weeks, Charles has been spending time at his Birkhall home on the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, planning his first major international tour since his diagnosis.

A source said: “The King, by his very nature, is a workaholic. If he’s not on public engagements, he is working on the next set while staying across his government papers or responding to correspondence.

“He hasn’t really slowed down despite the protests from those around him, but it has been important to him to remain to be seen. Even during his treatment he was keen to make sure things were in place for him to make a full time return.

“Now things are moving in a very positive direction which has enabled him to make long term plans.”

Even when staying in Scotland for the traditional royal summer break, the King has undertaken engagements on the way down to London to “keep the train on the tracks”, as one royal source divulged.

In the aftermath of the horrific Southport knife attack in July that claimed the lives of three schoolgirls, Charles instructed aides to make arrangements for him to visit the town to meet bereaved families and express his condolences for their loss. After consultation with the families and authorities after several towns and cities across Britain were besieged by far right protests, he made the trip en route to a cancer appointment.

Friends of the King has said he was “in awe” of the community spirit shown in the town devastated by the killings and outpouring of emotion for the grief stricken families of the schoolgirls and those who survived. After riots which threatened to take over large parts of the country, the King has praised the way “community spirit” and “compassion” countered the “aggression and criminality” on display.

Another source said: “These past few months have given cause for His Majesty to reflect on many things. Naturally, some of this has been on his own health and the way in which he wants to use his misfortune to create something positive, but equally he has considered what he wants to do when his treatment ends and he is back to full health.”

Charles, 75, was diagnosed in February following a three night hospital stay for an enlarged prostate. Following a procedure the King bravely decided to go public to encourage other men to seek help if facing a similar diagnosis.

The NHS and other men’s health charities heaped praise on the sovereign for being responsible for a huge upturn in inquiries about the condition, with NHS England reporting a 1,000% increase to its website. One palace source said the King has in recent weeks “radiated positivity” and even in his darkest days was “always looking to the future”.

The King resumed his public duties at the end of April 2024. His first public visit was to a cancer treatment centre with Queen Camilla while he also made a surprise visit to an army barracks in Hampshire, joking about being “allowed out of my cage”. He is now looking forward to pressing ahead with his tour of Australia – will also be the first Commonwealth realm he has visited as monarch – and Samoa for Chogm.

Reports the King could press ahead with 12 engagements a day were dismissed by aides, who confirmed the utmost care had been taken to tailor specifics in line with palace doctors who are confident Charles will be able to miss out on his scheduled cancer treatment for the period he is away. As part of the visit, Charles and Camilla will lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial, and visit the “For our Country” memorial, dedicated to the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

In the capital Canberra, they will be welcomed to the Australian parliament by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The royal couple will attend a barbeque in Sydney and visit the iconic opera house perched on the harbour.

Perhaps most poignantly the King will meet two cancer doctors, both Australians of the Year who were recognised for their work on skin cancer. Before they make their final preparations to leave, next Wednesday the King and Queen will be accompanied by The Duchess of Edinburgh and The Duke of Kent, to host a reception to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora, ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.

The event at St. James’s Palace will bring together more than 300 guests including Australian actor Cate Blanchett, singer Grace Jones who hails from Jamaica, South African born dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Motshegetsi “Motsi” Mabuse, Samoan rugby player Theodore McFarland, soprano Isabella Moore and singer Neil Finn, both from New Zealand.

This month Charles was surprised by a New Zealand women’s rugby player who asked him for a hug at a Buckingham Palace reception. The King said “why not” after winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga made the request, and he was then affectionately mobbed by a group of players. Afterwards he told the group “it was like being flattened by a scrum”.

One palace insider said: “The King is on the right path and enjoying being back in business.” Buckingham Palace did not comment.

 

King Charles and Queen Camilla made a memorable appearance together after sending their birthday wishes to Prince Harry for his 40th birthday on Sunday.  After sharing a photo of Harry on their official social media accounts, the 75-year-old monarch and his wife seemed to be in good spirits as they attended a service at Crathie Kirk on their Scottish estate. The royal couple visited Balmoral to support the Prince and Princess of Wales in celebrating the Duke’s milestone. They looked relaxed and peaceful during their outing together. 

Camilla wore a pillbox hat adorned with feathers and a blue blazer featuring Tartan trim, both of which are traditional country attire. King Charles and Queen Camilla were all smiles as they seemingly celebrated the Duke’s special day by stepping out of the Palace.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed an outing with their friends around the same time. Later that day, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended church at Balmoral after sending birthday wishes to Prince Harry on social media.

Their Majesties attended the service at Crathie Kirk for Sunday service after joining the Prince and Princess of Wales in sending birthday greetings to Prince Harry earlier in the day.

Camilla was dressed in traditional country clothing, featuring a blue overcoat with plaid trim and a green pillbox hat decorated with feathers. A post from the Royal Family’s account earlier on Sunday marked the first public birthday message for Harry since 2021. The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), simply read, “Greetings on the Duke of Sussex’s 40th birthday today,” alongside a picture of a smiling Harry and a birthday cake emoji.

Harry, who now lives in California after stepping down from royal duties, celebrated his birthday on Sunday with the Duchess of Sussex and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. He is then expected to gather with close friends for a social event.

Sussex ally Oprah Winfrey recently visited the UK, despite Prince Harry having labeled the country as too dangerous for Meghan Markle. As the queen of talk made her way across the pond, it’s hard not to imagine her reflecting on Harry’s long-standing complaints about security concerns—a saga that’s been unfolding with more drama than a soap opera. 

Back in July, Harry told ITV in an interview that he would never bring his wife back to the UK due to fears for her safety. Currently, he’s fighting to have his automatic police protection reinstated so he can bring his family back in the future. But, ironically, Harry was recently seen parading around New York City with an entourage large enough to rival a small army. Five police cars and a squad of bodyguards trailed him, making it seem as though they were protecting the crown jewels.

But one has to ask—what exactly is Harry so afraid of? Does he genuinely believe someone is plotting against him? Most people would probably shrug and wonder why Harry needs such a massive security detail. His popularity has dipped so far that it’s hard to imagine anyone even bothering to find him. He’s like a faded postcard from a once-glamorous vacation that no one wants to remember.

And let’s not forget the infamous Taliban comments. If Harry could present a legitimate threat on paper, perhaps people would take him seriously. But right now, it’s about as believable as Meghan claiming certain things that make people roll their eyes. Harry seems to have it all figured out—if something were to go wrong, people would assume it was part of some grand plan. Picture this: Meghan, suddenly a widow, cashing in on a hefty inheritance. Can you imagine her playing that angle? “Oh dear world, look how tragic my life is—send money!” You can almost hear the gears turning.

Despite Harry’s complaints, Oprah Winfrey has been enjoying a carefree trip to London. The billionaire talk show host looked completely relaxed, posing for photos on Bond Street this week. Fellow US TV host Gayle King accompanied Oprah on the trip, and the duo was joined by film director Ava DuVernay. Together, they attended the first night of Shakespeare’s *Coriolanus* at the National Theatre, starring actor David Oyelowo.

Oprah’s visit was just another reminder of how out of touch Harry has become. While Winfrey enjoyed her time in the UK, Harry’s ongoing antics continued to embarrass himself and those around him. With each claim he makes, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Harry’s real danger is being left out of the global conversation altogether. Another day, another royal cringe fest.

In a recent interview with *People* magazine on September 19th, Serena Williams took an unexpected jab at her supposed best friend, Meghan

In a recent interview with *People* magazine on September 19th, Serena Williams took an unexpected jab at her supposed best friend, Meghan Markle, by declaring, “My daughter just turned seven; she’s not into princesses, she’s into Taylor Swift.” Now, isn’t that a delightful twist in the royal saga? Taylor Swift, the reigning Queen of Pop and Meghan’s nemesis, has unwittingly become a topic of discussion as Williams casually tossed shade at Meghan.

Serena’s remarks seem to be a not-so-subtle dig at Meghan’s fairytale aspirations, suggesting that the only crown she should be wearing is that of a music-loving mom and not a royal princess. It’s amusing to think that Serena, who has always projected a glamorous image, would suddenly align herself with someone like Meghan, especially when it appears she recognizes the fleeting nature of their connection. Their entire relationship feels somewhat transactional, doesn’t it?

 

Meghan’s friendships tend to evaporate the moment they no longer serve a purpose or provide an upgrade to her social standing. Consider her ties with Jessica Moroney, Trevor Engelson, and even her father, Thomas Markle. Once they lost their value, poof! They vanished faster than Meghan’s credibility. Serena is merely the latest in a long line of opportunistic acquaintances clinging to Meghan’s coattails, but only for as long as it benefits her. 

The notion that Serena and Meghan are besties is laughable. It’s as if Serena thought, “Oh, Meghan married a prince; time to suck up to her—at least for a while.” Their friendship reeks of convenience, much like a shady business partnership rather than a heartfelt bond. They are merely two players in a high-stakes game of celebrity status, with Harry serving as the primary cash cow funding the absurdity.

Interestingly, Serena happily accepted an invitation for Meghan’s podcast, which only adds to the speculation. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift—a shrewd and savvy businesswoman—quickly saw through Meghan’s attempts to latch onto her fame and promptly shut her down. Perhaps Serena and Meghan were busy guzzling champagne while Netflix cameras filmed Harry at a polo match, an event that was anything but ethical given his questionable affinity for horse riding.

Serena’s presence at the soirée is almost laughable, considering her well-publicized advocacy for animal rights. The irony here is delicious! And let’s not forget that Taylor Swift has a soft spot for princesses; she recently snapped a selfie with Princess Charlotte, proving that Serena’s claims of disinterest in the royal lifestyle are about as credible as Meghan’s tales of hardship.

Serena’s complete lack of class was on display during a well-documented debacle at the Peninsula Hotel in Paris, where she was turned away due to the restaurant being fully booked. Instead of gracefully accepting her fate, she took to Twitter to whine about the incident, attempting to bully the staff into submission. It backfired spectacularly, with most people calling her out for being the entitled diva that she truly is.

 

Serena Williams has built her brand on hard work and talent, a sharp contrast to Meghan and Harry, who seem to rely more on their royal titles than on their actual abilities. Their friendship has always felt one-sided, with Meghan appearing far more invested than Serena, who seems indifferent to the whole spectacle. It’s almost painful to watch—like a bad reality show that you can’t look away from. 

At the end of the day, Serena’s comments were emblematic of their relationship: shady and opportunistic. It’s all about maintaining appearances while playing the game of social climbing.

Their 1981 wedding captivated the world, with millions delighting in what appeared to be a royal fairy tale.

From the outside, Princess Diana‘s relationship with Prince Charles was a match made in heaven.

But, by early 1982, now-pregnant Diana was so unhappy that she resorted to throwing herself down the stairs to get her husband’s attention during a visit to Sandringham, the late Queen Elizabeth’s estate in Norfolk.

The Queen witnessed the aftermath and was left ‘shaking’ and ‘absolutely horrified’, Diana later told royal biographer Andrew Morton.

In audio tapes sent to Morton for his biography, Diana, Her True Story, she claimed she was dismissed by her husband when she initially threatened to throw herself down the stairs.

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Prince Charles and Princess Diana joining the late Queen Elizabeth at the Braemar Games in Scotland in September 1981

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Princess Diana attending a church service in Windsor on Christmas Day in 1981

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The Prince and Princess were staying at Sandringham House, pictured, when the incident happened in 1982

Accusing her of crying wolf, Charles allegedly told her: ‘I’m not going to listen. You’re always doing this to me. I’m going riding now.’

In response to Charles’s disregard and in a bid to get his attention, Diana revealed to Mr Morton: ‘I threw myself down the stairs.’

She said she was trying to get Charles’s attention and wanted him to listen to her.

The couple were staying at Queen Elizabeth’s Norfolk residence at the same time as the monarch and she happened to witness the incident as it played out.

Diana said: ‘The Queen comes out, absolutely horrified, shaking – she was so frightened.’

The Princess was four months pregnant with Prince William at the time but explained: ‘I knew I wasn’t going to lose the baby, [though I was] quite bruised around the stomach.’

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Prince Charles, Lady Diana Spencer and the Queen in Buckingham Palace in March 1981, four months before the royal wedding

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The couple, next to the Queen, waving from Buckingham Palace balcony on their wedding day in 1981

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Diana and Charles standing outside of St George’s Chapel on Christmas Day in 1981

However, the incident didn’t spark the reaction from Charles that Diana desperately desired and she told Mr Morton how ‘it was just dismissal’.

When he came back from riding, the Princess claimed he ‘just carried on out of the door’.

His response was influenced by advice from his friends who felt Diana needed to ‘pull herself together’, Robert Lacey wrote in his book, Battle of Brothers.

However, as Prince William’s due date approached, Charles did spend more time with Diana and stayed by her side when their first son was born.

In doing so, he became the first male royal to be present at a birth.

In a letter to his godmother, Patricia Knatchbull, Charles said how he was ‘so thankful I was beside Diana’s bedside the whole time’.

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The couple were staying at the late Queen Elizabeth’s Norfolk residence at the same time as the monarch and she happened to witness the incident as it played out

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Princess Diana during a visit to Wales in October 1981

However, Princess Diana’s struggles with her mental health continued later on. When William was four years old, the princess fainted during a trip to Canada.

She was battling bulimia at the time and told Charles she thought she was ‘about to disappear’ before passing out during an exhibition at Expo’86.

The Princess received some help from doctors but continued to struggle and her marriage to Charles continued a downward spiral.

They eventually separated in 1992 before divorcing in 1996.

She said to Mr Morton how Charles ‘told a lot of people the reason why the marriage was so wobbly was because I was being sick the whole time.

‘They never questioned what it was doing to me.’

It was a trip that captured the hearts of sceptical Americans, and made Princess Diana more popular than ever across the pond.

The late Princess of Wales‘s three-day visit to New York City in 1989 – her first overseas engagement without her husband Prince Charles – was a huge success.

The Daily Mail reported at the time that the tour ‘enchanted hardened New Yorkers and turned thousands of ordinary Americans into avid royalists.’

Diana embraced a dying young AIDS patient, visited a housing project for homeless people and wowed at a glamorous gala dinner.

At the weekend Prince Harry followed in his mother’s footsteps by arriving in the city without his wife Meghan Markle for a series of engagements.

He will be attending events with African Parks, The HALO Trust and The Diana Award, among others.

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Princess Diana greets crowds during a visit to the AIDS unit of Harlem Hospital in New York in 1989

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The late Princess of Wales on her first night of her solo trip to New York in 1989

1989: Princess Diana travels solo to New York in very successful trip

Diana used her trip to build her own independence and work on humanitarian causes she was passionate about, while also having fun.

After arriving on Concorde, she had to be escorted into Manhattan by an armed SWAT squad in a convoy made up of ten cars due to threats of an IRA protest.

Thousands of people lined up to welcome the Princess, with her arrival receiving ‘more media attention than a meeting of world leaders’.

She kicked off her visit with a glamorous appearance at a party for Dawson International, a Scottish clothing company.

The Princess wore a classy blue and black dress, paired with a patent clutch bag and a single string of pearls.

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At the weekend Prince Harry followed in his mother’s footsteps by arriving in the city without his wife Meghan Markle for a series of engagements. Above: The Duke of Sussex seated alongside outgoing Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo at a dinner organised by the World Health Organisation in New York on Sunday

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Princess Diana meets royal fans at the Henry Street Settlement in New York City, 1989

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Princess Diana during a visit to a day care centre in Harlem with the former First Lady of New York, Matilda Cuomo

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The princess talking to a child in Henry Street Settlement during her solo trip in 1989

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A man holding up a cardboard placard with the words, ‘Bless you Princess Di in Jesus name’ at Harlem Hospital

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Princess Diana walking through the Henry Street Settlement in New York in 1989

The following day, another crowd of people waited to greet Diana when she arrived to the Henry Street Settlement – a housing project for homeless people – on the Lower East Side.

While she was there, Diana visited a day care centre with the First Lady of New York, Matilda Cuomo.

In the evening, Diana wore a glamorous gown by Victor Edelstein to a gala dinner for the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

However, the Mail reported how actor Michael Douglas failed to show up, mirroring another royal snub twelve months earlier when he didn’t accompany Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, to a theatrical workshop.

Aside from glittering parties, Diana’s most notable part of her visit was in Harlem, when she hugged a seven-year-old boy who was dying of AIDS.

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Diana during the ‘Winter Garden’ Opera gala for the Brooklyn Academy of Music

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The princesses returned to New York many times and often stayed at The Carlyle Hotel, pictured here in 1997

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Prince William, following his mother’s footsteps, visiting New York with Kate in 2014

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at an awards ceremony in New York City in 2023

Dr Margaret Heagarty, the head of the paediatric unit at Harlem Hospital, said at the time: ‘She is a wonderful person – kind, compassionate and very sensitive.’

She shook hands with the princess and told her: ‘By coming here today, you have given this hospital and our poor community an enormous uplift.’

Diana’s impact on the AIDS ward was profound, a man in the hospital even held a cardboard placard with the words, ‘Bless you Princess Di in Jesus name’.

Everywhere Diana went she was greeted by hoards of people wanting to catch a glimpse of royalty.

She produced a reaction so noticeable that she was even dubbed ‘Queen of New York,’ by the Mail.

Diana would go on to visit the city several times afterwards.

A favourite place to stay was The Carlyle Hotel. She was there in December 1995, when she visited New York for a charity dinner.

She returned to the hotel in June 1997, when she met Mother Teresa in the city.

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The front page of the Daily Mail on February 3 reports how Diana was snubbed by Michael Douglas

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A clipping from February 4 about Diana hugging a child with AIDS at Harlem Hospital during her solo trip

In December 2014, Prince William stopped at The Carlyle Hotel during a visit to New York with his wife Kate.

During Harry’s own trip to the Big Apple, he will be paying tribute to his mother at the 25th anniversary of The Diana Award.

The organisation posted a statement from the CEO Dr Tessy Ojo: ‘In our 25th year, The Diana Award is delighted to be leading an event with Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex in New York this September.

‘The event will be driven by young people and their insights on the biggest issues facing their generation today.’

It was initially speculated that Harry’s brother, Prince William, could also be in the city at the same time for the third annual Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit.

However, it has been confirmed that the heir to the throne won’t be making the journey overseas.

Prince Harry was spotted at a celebrity tattoo parlour in New York City on Wednesday – just ten days after his 40th birthday.

The Duke of Sussex pulled up to East Side Ink in a black SUV flanked by members of his security team and the NYPD, images obtained by Page Six show, and reportedly spent around an hour inside.

Harry was in the Big Apple this week to support various charities and businesses including African Parks, The HALO Trust, The Diana Award, and Travalyst.

And while it’s unclear whether the father-of-two did indeed get an inking from the celeb-loved parlour in the city’s Lower East Side – he wouldn’t be the only royal to embrace some body art.

Princess Eugenie, King Frederik of Denmark and Lady Amelia Windsor have all proudly displayed their tattoos in the past. But, do you know what kind of inkings each royal boasts? Scroll down below to find out…

Princess Eugenie

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Princess Eugenie: The Duke of York’s youngest daughter exposed a small circle tattoo behind her ear at the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving

Wearing her hair down in loose curls, Prince Andrew’s youngest daughter debuted a small circle tattoo behind her ear in 2022 as she attended the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the late Queen’s reign.

The black circle inking was also visible when she attended a vigil at Westminster Hall to pay her respects to her late grandmother, the Queen after her death.

Although the princess has never revealed the meaning behind her tattoo, there have been some suggestion it can represent the cycle of life and death, or it can symbolise perfection, wholeness and totality.

While it is rare for British royals to be seen with a tattoo, Eugenie is following on from her great-great-grandfather King George V who had a dragon and a tiger tattooed on his arms.

King George V, who reigned from 1910-1936, visited Japan in 1881 with his brother Prince Albert Victor when the pair were teenagers.

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The tattoo was also visible just beneath the headband during a vigil at Westminster Hall as the princess paid her respects to the late Queen after her death

According to the official diary of the tour, compiled by their tutor, the Reverend John Dalton, the princes had their arms tattooed during their stay in Japan – Albert Victor with a pair of storks and George with a dragon and a tiger.

Serving as midshipmen aboard HMS Bacchante, Prince George’s tattoos were chosen to symbolise the East and the West.

He wrote in his diary: ‘We have spent a very pleasant week on shore up at Nara & Kioto (sic), we saw a great deal in the time but we were not long enough, it was too hurried.

‘Nearly every body on board has been tattooed. I have got a dragon on one arm done at Tokio (sic) & a tiger on the other arm done at Kioto (sic).’

Lady Amelia Windsor

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Lady Amelia Windsor: The granddaughter of the Duke of Kent was the first royal to show off her tattoos in public

Lady Amelia Windsor, a model and granddaughter of the Queen’s cousin, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, was the first member of the British royal family to show off her tattoos in public.

The stylish socialite displayed a small design on her rib, a parade of three bear cubs on her wrist and a glimpse of a tiger inked on her back while wearing a pink Chanel mini dress at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Ball in 2018.

She told Elle that the bear cubs are a sweet tribute to the bond between herself and her two siblings – Lady Marina and Edward Windsor.

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She has a parade of three bear cubs on her lower arm as a tribute to her bond with her two siblings – Lady Marina and Edward Windsor

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The stylish model and socialite also has a tiger on her back and a delicate design tattooed on her side

‘One is of three bear cubs, which represent my brother, sister and I because we saw three cubs in Canada when we were really little and thought they were us on the beach,’ she said. ‘It was a really magical moment.’

Grant Harrold, who is known as The Royal Butler, previously told FEMAIL: ‘Lady Amelia Windsor is not a senior royal or a princess.

‘As we know she is not even in the top 30 in line to the throne, so she will be aware that she can get away with personal choices such as tattoos or modelling for international fashion houses.’

Princess Sofia of Sweden

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Princess Sofia of Sweden: The royal has displayed tattoos including a sunburst at a number of formal occasions

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Sofia proudly showed off her back tattoo on her wedding day to Prince Carl Philip in 2015

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The princess has a small tattoo on her ankle but reportedly had a tattoo on her arm removed

Princess Sofia of Sweden showed off the sunburst tattoo at the top of her back at her wedding to Prince Carl Philip in 2015.

She has proudly displayed the inking on many formal occasions, including at the 2019 Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony.

The princess also has a butterfly on her ribcage and a discreet tattoo on her ankle, but is reported to have had a tattoo on her arm removed following her engagement to Carl Philip.

Pauline Ducruet

Pauline Ducruet: The niece of Prince Albert II of Monaco has showed off a number of inks, including on her lower left arm and her right ear

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Following on from the example set by her mother Princess Stéphanie who has several tattoos, Pauline also has a daisy inked on her lower right arm

A diver, a designer and niece of Prince Albert II of Monaco, adventurous Pauline Ducruet has shown off a number of bold tattoos in public.

Her inkings include a daisy on her lower right arm, a delicate design on her wrist and writing on the inside of her left arm as well as a small tattoo at the top of her ear.

Pauline has previously opened up about her unconventional childhood, living in a caravan with a travelling circus after her mother Princess Stéphanie eloped with an elephant trainer.

She explained to the Sunday Telegraph that while her childhood was ‘random’, travelling around the world also brought her ‘pure freedom’.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco

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Princess Stéphanie of Monaco: The youngest daughter of actress Grace Kelly and Rainier III, Prince of Monaco has exposed a number of tattoos including on her back

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She has also shown off an elaborate wrist tattoo on her right arm which is partnered with a ring tattooed on her finger

Pauline clearly followed the example of her mother Princess Stéphanie, the youngest daughter of actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III, who often exposes her various inks.

Dubbed a ‘wild child’, the princess – who has spent time as a model, a swimwear designer and a singer – has a dragon tattooed on her upper back as well as a flower bracelet around her wrist and a ring tattooed on her finger.

17-year-old Stéphanie was in the car with her mother when they were in a crash after driving around a hairpin curve, leading to her mother’s death in 1982.

She was later hounded with false reports suggesting that the princess had been driving the car at the time of the crash.

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark

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King Frederik: The Danish royal has displayed a tattoo on his arm and a shark inked on his lower leg

King Frederik of Denmark has not tried to hide tattoos on his arm and a depiction of a shark on his calf.

The shark is the insignia of the Danish Navy’s elite frogman corps, possibly chosen as a tribute, while his arm tattoo refers to the nickname Pingu that he was given after completing his training to become a badged Frogman.

The Frogman Corps are a unit of professional divers and commandos that are tasked with assaulting enemy ships, advanced force and maritime anti-terrorism tasks among others.

The training for the Frogman Corps is notoriously difficult with participants having to complete stages including a scuba diving course, a survival course and a combat swimmer course in nine months. Only 311 soldiers have been accepted into the unit since its creation.

Frederik’s grandfather, King Frederik IX, also acquired tattoos during his time in the navy, having birds and dragons inked on his torso and arms.

PRINCESS Diana passed away in 1997 and her legacy has been kept alive by her family ever since.

Her brother Earl Charles Spencer in particular often talks about his sister. But who are her other siblings?

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Princess Diana was one of five siblings

How many siblings did Princess Diana have?

Princess Diana came from a large family and was one of five children.

Their parents were John Spencer and Frances Shand Kydd.

The couple divorced in 1969 and John was awarded sole custody of the children.

Diana’s younger brother Charles told The Sunday Times in 2020 of his parents’ split: “Our father was a quiet and constant source of love, but our mother wasn’t cut out for maternity.

“Not her fault, she couldn’t do it.

“She was in love with someone else — infatuated, really.”

Who are Princess Diana’s brothers and sisters?

Lady Sarah McCorquodale

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Lady Sarah McCorquodale is Diana’s eldest sisterCredit: Reuters
Lady Sarah McCorquodale is one of Diana’s older sisters.

She was born on March 19, 1955, and is the eldest of the siblings.

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Despite remaining out of the spotlight since her sister’s death, she had remained close to her nephews Prince William and Prince Harry.

Lady Sarah was the one responsible for introducing then Prince Charles to Diana after briefly dating him herself.

She reportedly said to Time magazine in 1978: “There is no chance of my marrying him. I’m not in love with him.
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“And I wouldn’t marry anyone I didn’t love whether he were the dustman or the King of England.”

Charles and Diana first met at a shooting party in 1977 at the Spencer family home in Althorp when she was 16 and he was 29.

Sarah got married a year before her sister in 1980 to Neil McCorquodale.

The couple have three children, Emily, George, and Celia and are still together today.

Lady Jane Fellowes

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Diana’s sisters are close with her sonsCredit: AP
Lady Jane Fellowes is Diana’s second eldest sister who was born on February 11, 1957.

She is said to be the most academically gifted of the Spencers with “hatful” of O and A Levels at West Heath boarding school in Sevenoaks, Kent.

She married Robert Fellowes when she was 21.

He was assistant private secretary to the late Queen and a first cousin of Ronald Ferguson, the father of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.

Diana was a bridesmaid at their wedding at Westminster Abbey.

The couple went on to have three children, Laura, Alexander and Eleanor.

Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell claimed the sisters hadn’t spoken “in a number of years” before Diana died.

He said that the strain occurred because of Lord Fellowes’ role as the Queen’s secretary.

However other insiders have denied any difficulty.

After Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997, Lady Jane and Lady Sarah accompanied King Charles to bring her body back to the UK.

In 2017, Sarah and her brother Charles opened up about the tragedy in the BBC documentary, Diana 7 Days, and explained that Lady Jane called them and broke the news.

Charles Spencer

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Charles Spencer recently announced his divorceCredit: Getty
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, was born on May 20, 1964, and is Diana’s youngest sibling.

He has arguably been the most public sibling since Diana’s death.

He recently announced his divorce from his third wife – Karen Gordon after tying the knot in 2011.

He told the Mail on Sunday: “It is immensely sad.

“I just want to devote myself to all my children, and to my grandchildren, and I wish Karen every happiness in the future.”

They had one daughter together, Lady Charlotte Diana Spencer, who was born in 2012.

It is said their marriage broke down in recent years with the strain of the Earl’s memoir, A Very Private School, where he opened up about the physical and sexual abuse he suffered while at boarding school.

Charles is father to Lady Kitty Spencer, twins Eliza and Amelia Spencer and Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, with his ex-wife Victoria Aitken.

He is also dad to Edmund and Lara, who he shares with his second wife Caroline Freud.

John Spencer

John Spencer was Diana’s older brother but he died just hours after his birth in 1960.

The family revealed a moving tribute in 2022.

Charles took to Instagram to reveal a restoration of John’s gravestone.

It read: “In loving memory of John Spencer, son of Viscount and Viscountess Althorp, born and died January 12 1960.”

Who are Princess Diana’s step siblings?

John Spencer and Frances Shand Kydd divorced in 1969 and both remarried.

Frances wed Peter Shand Kydd in 1969 before they divorced in 1990.

John married Raine McCorquodale, Countess of Dartmouth, in 1976.

Johnnie Shand Kydd

Johnnie Shand Kydd is the youngest son of Peter Shand Kydd and Janet Munro Kerr and is became a stepbrother of Diana, when his dad married her mum Frances.

He was born in 1959 and is a photographer.

He studied art and English at Exeter University but said that by then he had done enough painting to know that he did not want to pursue it.

Adam Shand Kydd

Johnnie’s older brother, Adam Shand Kydd, was born on September 5, 1954.

He went on to be a writer and published his book Happy Trails in 1984.

He passed away in 2004 at the age of 49.

Angela Shand Kydd

Angela Shand Kydd is the daughter of Peter and Janet, becoming a step sister to Diana when her dad married Frances.

Angela married David Vincent Guy de Pass on April 14, 1982.

He tragically passed away in 2016, aged 66.

Henry Legge

Henry Legge is the son of Raine McCorquodale, the second wife of Di’s father John.

He was born on December 28, 1968.

He works as a barrister but tends to stay out of the spotlight.

He has three children and has been married to Cressida Hogg since 1995.

Rupert Legge

Rupert Legge is a qualified barrister and has also published multiple books.

He wrote The Children of Light, Fashionable Circles, Playing With Fire and A Dangerous Age.

He was born on January 1, 1951.

William Legge

William Legge is the eldest son of the 9th Earl of Dartmouth and Raine McCorquodale.

He was born on September 23, 1949.

He sat in the European Parliament as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South West England.

He was elected for the UK Independence Party (Ukip) and served as national spokesman on trade from 2010 to 2018.

He resigned from Ukip in 2018.

Charlotte, Duchess of Carcaci

Charlotte, Duchess of Carcaci, is Raine’s only daughter.

Diana’s step-sister runs her own jewellery business called Legge & Braine.

She is often seen posting to her Instagram page where she boasts 64,000 followers as of June 2024.

Charlotte is married to Italian nobleman Alessandro Paternò Castello di Carcaci, 13th Duke of Carcaci.

Brooklyn Beckham twinned with wife Nicola Peltz in matching tux ensembles as they supported mum Victoria Beckham at her Paris Fashion Week show on Friday night.

The couple looked happier than ever as they smiled and linked arms while posing outside ahead of the big event.

While Brooklyn looked smart in a classic black tux, Nicola rocked her own version of the look, opting for a shirt-style halterneck top with a black bow tie.

The actress paired her quirky top with low-slung black trousers and a slender black clutch, finishing off her look with silver earrings.

Despite the cool weather, the Lola star opted not to wear a coat and instead allowed her androgynous outfit to shine.

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Brooklyn Beckham twinned with wife Nicola Peltz in matching tux ensembles as they supported mum Victoria Beckham at her Paris Fashion Week show on Friday night

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The couple looked happier than ever as they smiled and linked arms while posing outside ahead of the big event.

The pair were in great company as the rest of the Beckham clan stepped out in style as they headed to support Victoria.

Harper Beckham, 13, certainly looked to be following in her mum’s stylish footsteps as she led her famous family in heading to the designer’s Paris Fashion Week show.

The teenager opted for a chic pink satin dress for the occasion as she stepped out with dapper father David, brothers Cruz and Romeo and Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel.

Harper teamed her dress with white strappy mules and opted to brave the rain without a coat as she left the hotel alongside dad David, who placed a protective arm around her waist.

The football legend, 49, cut a typically smart figure, slipping into a sharp navy suit to watch his wife’s presentation of her Spring/Summer 2025 line in the French capital.

While Harper and David dressed to impress, so too did Cruz and his girlfriend, with the teen rocking a retro blue suit while Jackie oozed glamour in a white satin gown.

Meanwhile, brother Romeo, 22, kept things cool in a black leather jacket teamed with coordinating black trousers, shoes and sunglasses.

The Beckham clan looked in great spirits despite the dreary weather, holding large umbrellas as they headed to their waiting cars.

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While Brooklyn looked smart in a classic black tux, Nicola rocked her own version of the look, opting for a shirt-style halterneck top with a black bow tie

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The actress paired her quirky top with low-slung black trousers and a slender black clutch, finishing off her look with silver earrings

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The couple looked as happy as can be as they earlier left their hotel and headed to the show

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Nicola couldn’t take the smile off her face as she walked arm in arm with her aspiring chef husband

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The Beckham clan were putting on a full show of support for Victoria

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Brooklyn and Nicola dressed to impress for the evening

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The pair were in great company as the rest of the Beckham clan stepped out in style as they headed to support Victoria

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The Beckham family later put on a show of unity as they sat together on the front row alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour

Nicola Peltz poses with pet pooch after dyeing it pink and orange

Also showing support for the former Spice Girl was her best pal Eva Longoria, who looked as glam as ever while heading to the show.

The Desperate Housewives star, 49, went braless beneath a sleek black gown, which covered much of her figure.

The Beckham family later put on a show of unity as they sat together on the front row alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour.