Angry Catherine & William CUTS ALL TIES WIth Archie & Lilibet After Meghan CAUGHT Using AI For Ghost Kids

In a shocking turn of events, tensions between the Wales and Sussex families have reached a boiling point. Sources close to the royal family reveal that Princess Catherine and Prince William have decided to sever all ties with their niece and nephew, Archie and Lilibet. This dramatic decision follows allegations that Meghan Markle has been using AI technology to create lifelike images of their children, raising eyebrows and concerns among the royal family.

The controversy erupted when it was reported that Meghan had employed advanced artificial intelligence tools to produce what she described as “ghost kids” – hyper-realistic portrayals of Archie and Lilibet that seemingly blur the lines between reality and digital manipulation. The revelations have left William and Catherine feeling unsettled, believing that this not only compromises the integrity of their family but also poses ethical questions about parenting and representation.

Friends of the couple suggest that this decision is about protecting their children and maintaining a sense of normalcy within their family. The rift has sent shockwaves through royal circles, with many speculating about the future of the Sussexes and their relationship with the royal family. As the drama unfolds, fans and observers are left wondering if reconciliation is even possible in this increasingly complex family dynamic.

Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘have no relationship’ with Harry’s children

The ongoing feud between Prince’s William and Harry has resulted in a non-existent relationship between the Prince and Princess of Wales and their niece and nephew

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have no contact whatsoever with their niece and nephew due to the feud with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Royal expert Cameron Walker said the Prince and Princess of Wales have ‘no relationship’ with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet – although King Charles would like more contact with the pair.

Speaking on GB News, Mr Walker said: “I think King Charles does love Harry’s two children, Lilibet and Archie, who he hasn’t seen much since they were born. That must be very hard for King Charles to deal with – and I think he does want to see them more often.

“William and Catherine, on the other hand – as we understand it, there is very, very limited, contact between William and his brother Harry.”

It’s understood that the infamous feud hit rock bottom upon the release of Prince Harry’s controversial book “Spare”, in which years of private conversations were brought to light without the sign-off of many of those involved.

The royal commentator continued: “I think the feud runs deep there, and it’s getting to the point where every time you ask a question about Prince Harry to anybody close to Prince William, the barriers go up, which suggests to me that there is still a real issue there between William and Harry – I don’t see how that changes in the current circumstances.”

GB News’ Royal Editor Svar Nanan-Sen said the sheer contrast between the broken relationships among the King’s grandchildren and the stronger bonds between his son, Prince William, and his cousins. Svar said: “William and Kate don’t have any relationship with Archie and Lilibet either. We know that King Charles has only met Lilibet once – the same probably goes for William and Kate.

“Archie and Lilibet have no relationship with George, Charlotte and Louis – and they’re cousins. So this this feud between Harry and William and Kate and Meghan is creating a rift down the entire family that is crossing generations.”This is certainly not the kind of rumor that they want the public to hear about. There’s a new report that suggests Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are clashing over how to raise their two children, Archie and Lilibet. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.

Apparently, Prince Harry has made it clear to his wife that he doesn’t think it’s very healthy for them to distance their children from their royal family members back in the UK.

After all, they do have royal blood running through their veins. Not only that, but Archie and Lilibet’s grandfather happens to be the King of England and Prince Harry just thinks it’s unfair that they haven’t had an opportunity to properly bond with him yet.

But it’s Meghan Markle who is stopping it all from happening. Prince Harry is just tired of it and wants to take his children back to the UK on a regular basis.

It would not only benefit him, but his kids as well. At least, that’s how royal biographer Ingrid Seward is putting it.

In an interview with The Sun, Seward put it this way, “There’s the problem of the security which is still not solved, and Harry says he won’t bring his wife and children back here until he feels that he is in a secure position.”

What’s Next For Harry And Meghan?

“I do think that Harry and Meghan have a dilemma with their family life, because the children are getting older, and the children are probably absolutely intrigued to know what their cousins are like. They wouldn’t remember them.”

“And I think that maybe an invitation from Charles Spencer might be attractive, and they would meet other cousins. But then it’s going to raise a lot of questions.”

She added, “Is Harry going to see his father? Is he going to see any other members of his family? So I would think at the moment they’re undecided. They seem to make a lot of fairly last-minute decisions in their lives.”

So far both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not made any comments about the matter just yet. Let us know what you think by leaving us a line with your thoughts below. Watch this space for more.

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Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, has been re-released in paperback form almost two years on since it’s publication, with a poignant dedication to his family

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare is due to be released in paperback form this week (Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Nearly two years after Prince Harry’s explosive memoir, Spare, hit the bookshelves, causing a global stir with its shocking revelations about the Royal family, the bestseller has finally been released in paperback.

On October 22, the Duke of Sussex’s memoir was officially launched as a paperback in the United States, where he now resides, with the UK edition set to follow on October 24.

Despite the second printing, Penguin Random House confirmed that “the content of the book remains unchanged”, including the heartfelt dedication to his loved ones that prefaces the book.

“For Meg and Archie and Lili…and of course, my mother,” wrote Prince Harry in the dedication of Spare, first published in January 2023.

The tribute honours his wife Meghan Markle, their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, and includes a touching reference to his late mother, Princess Diana, who tragically died in a Paris car crash in 1997.

The book’s epigraph – the quote that opens the book – is also particularly poignant, opening with a moving line from Requiem for a Nun by William Faulkner: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”

Spare was packed with jaw-dropping anecdotes and entitled musings (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

The decision to refrain from adding new chapters to Prince Harry’s memoir in its paperback release could signal a move towards mending fences with his Royal relatives, who were less than pleased with the book’s initial revelations.

The original edition included explosive allegations such as Prince William knocking Harry down, William and Kate influencing Harry’s infamous Nazi costume, Camilla being labelled a “wicked stepmother”, and accusations of her leaking stories about Harry to the press.

These bombshells undoubtedly exacerbated tensions within the monarchy. However, by choosing not to stoke the flames with additional content, this could be interpreted as an extended olive branch, particularly during a year marred by health concerns for King Charles, Princess Kate, and Sarah Ferguson, all of whom have faced cancer battles, reports The Mirror.

After hitting the shelves on January 10, 2023, the explosive memoir sold a staggering six million copies globally, earning a spot in the record books as the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time, as per Guinness World Records, with over six million copies sold worldwide.

The book provides an unflinching and often emotional look at Harry’s life growing up as a royal, tackling numerous pivotal moments head-on – with its title referencing the age-old phrase “the heir and the spare”, a nod to his experience living in the shadow of his older brother.

This is the first picture of the miracle baby girl who survived a 90ft tower block fall that killed her mother.

Little Posie is seen in her hospital cot with tubes in her mouth and nose as her sister Demi lovingly places her hand on her chest.

She was delivered five weeks premature in hospital yesterday morning and is in ‘critical care’ after her mother Emma Atkinson died when she plunged from the tenth floor of Shakespeare Towers, in Burmantofts, Leeds.

Mother-of-five Emma, who was in her 30s, had named her unborn girl weeks before she was born. Only last month she posted a picture on her Facebook page of her posing in front of a mirror proudly showing off her bump.

In the heartbreaking post, the expecting mother confirmed she was due in ten weeks, writing: ‘It’s a girl I couldn’t be happier.’

Her grieving daughter Demi yesterday broke the tragic news on Facebook in an agonising tribute as she pleaded for her mother to ‘please come home’.

‘I need you so much mum, please come home. I just wanna kiss you and hear your voice. I love you more then life mum,’ she wrote.

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This is the first picture of the miracle baby girl who survived a 90ft tower block fall that killed her mother

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Little Posie is seen in her hospital cot with tubes in her mouth and nose as her sister Demi lovingly places her hand on her chest

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Only last month tragic mother-of-five Emma Atkinson posted a picture on her Facebook page of her posing in front of a mirror proudly showing off her bump

Today, balloons and floral tributes have been left near to where Emma died with one poignant bunch of flowers having five butterflies attached to it.

Demi added today in another post: ‘You was so loved mum I just wish you knew that.’

Officers say there are ‘no suspicious circumstances’ in connection with her death.

Flowers have today been left at the spot where Emma fell. One floral tribute read: ‘Emma, you will be missed. Love Mark, Dawn and fam xxx.’

Another read: ‘Emma. RIP my girl. Love ya lots. Donna, Lee and kids xxx’

Local resident Mandy Shires, 45, told MailOnline: ‘I saw all the commotion after that poor lady fell.

‘The window she fell from was wide open all day.

‘She had no chance falling from that height, but it can only be a miracle that her baby is alive. We are all preying the little girl makes It through.’

Heartfelt tributes from heartbroken friends and family have flooded social media in memory of the ‘beautiful’ mother.

Close friend Dylan Connolly described her as the ‘crazy friend we all needed’ and said: ‘You was far too good for this life.’

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Heartfelt tributes from heartbroken friends and family have flooded social media in tribute to ‘beautiful’ mother-of-five Emma Atkinson

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Balloons and floral tributes have been left near to where Emma, who was aged in her 30s, died with one poignant bunch of flowers having five butterflies attached to it

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Officers say there are ‘no suspicious circumstances’ in connection with her death

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The young mother was weeks away from giving birth. The baby was delivered in hospital after her death with it currently in ‘critical care’

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Flowers have today been left at the spot where Emma fell. One floral tribute read: ‘Emma, you will be missed. Love Mark, Dawn and fam xxx’

Zoe White said she was ‘broke’ and that she ‘could not believe it’ when she heard of Emma’s death.

She wrote: ‘Oh my heart I can’t believe it iv been in denial all day, I am broke, one of the best, I honestly can’t put into words the pain in my heart for you and your kids it’s just devastating,’ they wrote.

‘My girl you are truly loved rest in peace beautiful one xxxxxxxxxx.’

Childhood friend Roxy Rooks said the news was ‘just devastating beyond words’.

One shocked resident who lives on the 14th floor told how he had heard a ‘thud’ followed by screaming.

He told the BBC: ‘It’s a shock to everybody, to the whole community.’

Wakefield coroner’s court has confirmed it has received a file in relation to Emma’s death.

Leeds city council Labour councillor Luke Farley described the incident as ‘deeply distressing’ and said the area was home to a number of young families.

He said: ‘I also want to reassure residents that there will be a police presence there over the next day or so.’

Councillor Asghar Khan added that he ‘was so saddened to hear this shocking news’.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said yesterday: ‘At 10.24am today, police were contacted by the ambulance service who had been called to an incident where a woman had fallen from height at Shakespeare Towers, in Shakespeare Approach, Burmantofts.

‘The woman died at the scene as result of her injuries.

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The Shakespeare Towers in Burmantofts, Leeds, which were built in the 1960s, are owned by Leeds city council and were recently refurbished

‘There were no suspicious circumstances and the Coroner’s Office has been informed.

‘The woman, aged in her thirties, was in the late stage of pregnancy and her baby was delivered at hospital after the incident and is receiving critical care.’

The flats, which were built in the 1960s, are owned by Leeds city council and were recently refurbished.

Leeds city council declined to comment saying it was referring all requests to the police force.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, did not attend the King’s Coronation along with her husband Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle did not attend the King’s Coronation in 2023 (Image: Chris Jackson/Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Meghan Markle decided not to go to the King’s Coronation after being unsatisfied with a reply she had previously received from the monarch after she sent him a letter, a source revealed.

The duchess, 43, reportedly sent the King a letter when he was The Prince of Wales after her 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.

The bombshell interview, which also included Prince Harry, hurled a number of accusations at the Royal Family, including the suggestion that certain members of the Firm had been concerned about the skin colour of the couple’s unborn baby.

According to reports, Meghan wrote a letter to Charles about the matter and even reportedly told him who made the remark.

The letter came after Charles had reached out to Meghan over the family rift.

However, sources told The Telegraph that the duchess was unimpressed with his reply, which was one of the reasons she did not attend his 2023 Coronation.

Prince Harry flew to the UK alone for the event last year and was seated next to his cousins, which was rows behind his brother Prince William, who he no longer speaks to.

The duke flew in especially for the ceremony and left soon after. It is believed he did not have a one-to-one meeting with his father during this time.

Since then, Harry’s relationship with the King seems to be on more stable footing, with the pair having spoken over the phone for the duke’s 40th birthday last month.

Prince Harry attended the Coronation alone (Image: Andy Stenning – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Harry also flew to the UK to see the King for a short meeting after finding out about the monarch’s cancer diagnosis.

The meeting was believed to have lasted less than an hour, with Prince William not joining the pair at Clarence House depsite the circumstances.

Personal trainer Mr Daniels had been missing since getting into difficulties at the Oldham beauty spot on Sunday

The body of missing paddleboarder Simon Daniels has been recovered from Dovestone Reservoir. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say the search for personal trainer Mr Daniels has come to a close after the tragic discovery this evening (Wednesday).

The huge search operation was first launched on Sunday afternoon (October 20) after a man and woman fell into the water at the Oldham beauty spot. The Manchester Evening News understands they had been paddleboarding on the reservoir.

Emergency services, including water search teams, police officers and fire crews, descended on the scene and the woman was rescued. She was treated for hypothermia and shock.

However the man, who has now been named as Simon Daniels, reportedly got into difficulty in the water. Searches have been ongoing to find the personal trainer from Cheshire in the days since.

GMP said the underwater search team discovered a body at 6:15pm this evening which has now been confirmed to be his. His family have been informed. The force said his death is not being treated as suspicious. They have also thanked the public for their help and support.

Mr Daniels’ body was recovered on Wednesday evening (Image: MEN Media)
Detective Inspector Laura Crossley from Oldham CID said: “Throughout this tragic incident we have been in close contact with Simon’s family and will continue to offer them our support as they come to terms with their loss. His death is not being treated as suspicious and the scene has now been closed. A report is being prepared for the corner.”

“We appreciate the public’s support in enabling search teams to carry out their investigations, we understand the inconvenience this may have caused over the last few days, but it was important we conducted a full and thorough search for Simon.”

The Duke of Sussex said he is “honoured” that acclaimed artists have contributed their work to a fundraising auction supporting his Sentebale charity.

The auction, hosted by Sotheby’s, features works including a wooden mask made by Yinka Shonibare, a painting by Nelson Makamo and portraits shot by Camila Falquez.

Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho co-founded Sentebale in 2006 as a response to the needs of children and young people living in the southern African nation.

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Yinka Shonibare CBE, Hybrid Mask (Punu) III. PA/Photo provided by Sentebale charity.

Proceeds from the audition will go towards the charity’s work including supporting the care of young people living with HIV, Aids and mental health issues, and training related to career development, entrepreneurship and education.

The charity has since expanded its operations to include Botswana.

In his 2022 Netflix documentary, Harry spoke about his love for southern Africa and how his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, inspired his charitable work there.

Of his work in Africa, the duke told the documentary: “I was 18 years old and I wanted to go and somehow carry my Mum’s torch and try to keep her legacy alive and try to make her proud.”

The charity’s name, Sentebale, means forget-me-not in the Sesotho language of Lesotho and represents a pledge to remember and help vulnerable children.

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A portrait of Arewa Basit, shot by Camila Falquez is being offered as part of the the benefit auction. PA/Photo provided by Sentebale

In a joint statement, the duke and Prince Seeiso said: “At the intersection of this incredible roster of artists is a reminder of the resilience, identity, and power we strive to instil in those we serve, echoing the very essence of ‘forget-me-not’, which Sentebale means in Sesotho.

“We are so honoured that these artists are contributing their work in support of ours, as we engage with children, young people and their communities in Lesotho and Botswana in forging sustainable solutions for a brighter, more inclusive future.”

The charity’s first benefit auction is online until 7pm BST on April 25 at sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/sentebale-benefit-auction-hosted-by-sothebys.

She’s been his mother-in-law for 13 years – and over the decades, Carole Middleton has become become not only family but a close friend the Prince of Wales can ‘confide’ in.

Recently, the pair were reportedly spotted at a ‘low key’ pub outing in Norfolk, as the Princess of Wales was thought to have stayed at home.

It is understood that Kate’s mother was staying with her and William, 41, in Norfolk over Easter – while her daughter is being treated for cancer.

It’s no wonder that William and ‘second mum’ Carole, 69, have over the years formed a bond. One expert in past has also remarked how she has taught her son-in-law ‘how a loving and supportive family works’.

She has provided a ‘real sense of normality amid any chaos’ for the Prince since he married Kate in 2011, royal biographer Angela Levin told The Sun in 2021.

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She’s been his mother-in-law for 13 years – and over the decades, Carole Middleton has become become not only family but a close friend the Prince of Wales can ‘confide’ in. Pictured, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Queen Camilla and Carole Middleton on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s wedding day

‘[Carole] made him feel secure, comfortable and protected and he didn’t have to worry about what he said or be responsible for her emotions,’ she claimed.

Carole has also been on hand as a supportive, and very involved grandmother to William and Kate’s children.

Speaking to PEOPLE, one palace insider also said that Carole and her husband, who only need to take a short drive from Bucklebury, Berkshire to Windsor, are already ‘an enduring factor in the upbringing of their grandchildren’.

In an interview Good Housekeeping, Carole – who has seven grandchildren in total – has remarked that she wants to ‘run down the hills, climb the trees and go through the tunnel at the playground’.

‘As long as I am able to, that’s what I’ll be doing,’ she revealed. ‘I cook with them, I muck around dancing, we go on bike rides.’

And the Prince has also found someone he can trust and talk to in his mother-in-law.

Speaking to OK in 2022, royal expert Rachael Andrews said that with Carole and Michael, William has two people to confide in ‘who are removed from the monarchy’.

According to the outlet, William has even been known to help out at their Berkshire home by washing the car with his father-in-law. He and Kate, 42, are also said to have stayed there when George was first born.

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It’s no wonder that William and ‘second mum’ Carole, 69, have over the years formed a bond. Kate and Carole in 2017

The Prince is also close with his wife’s parents because of their united commitment to Kate’s happiness and safety.

As reported by Mirror, author Jennie Bond earlier this year told OK that ‘attacks’ from Omid Scobie’s Endgame left William feeling ‘guilty and angry because he promised Kate’s parents that he would protect and look after her’.

‘The attacks from Omid Scobie were vicious, so William will feel guilty because all she’s done is fall in love with someone who happened to be a future king,’ she said.

‘There’s obviously a lot of baggage that comes with this – it’s a unique and different life which you’ve got to have a very thick skin for.’

William also found a mother figure in Carole, with him and Kate relying on her support after his brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the UK, a source told The Sun in 2020.

They said: ‘William’s in-laws have become like second parents and Carole is almost a Diana-Type mum.’

The insider added that William and Kate visited Berkshire ‘quite a few’ times following the Sussexes departure.

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The Prince is also close with his wife’s parents because of their united commitment to Kate’s happiness and safety. Carole and Michael in 2022

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Recently, the pair were reportedly spotted at a ‘low key’ pub outing in Norfolk, as the Princess of Wales was thought to have stayed at home. William in 2020

The Prince and Princess of Wales are also sure to be relying on their in-laws as Kate – who recently opened up about being diagnosed with cancer – undergoes treatment.

She is likely to have been doted on by her caring parents after leaving the hospital following a surgery in January.

A few weeks after, Kate’s mother was snapped at the wheel of a car driving her daughter – who was pictured for the first time in two months since January – around Windsor Castle.

And the doting parent is at her daughter’s side as she focuses on her health.

Speaking to The Independent last month, a source close to the Middletons said: ‘Carole has been the driving force keeping the family together with minimum fuss and maximum modesty.

‘She’s ferried and fetched George, Louis and Charlotte, taken them to school sports matches and given them endless support. She’s been a real Mary Poppins-like figure.

‘She’s come to the rescue, provided reassurance, and has been a rock to Catherine and William as they come to terms with the news.’

It comes as William has allegedly been spotted on a ‘low key’ pub outing in Norfolk with his mother-in-law, as his wife apparently stayed at home.

‘A patron tells me: “It was all very low-key, with no great fanfare. He just walked in and through the pub. He appeared to be with Carole Middleton,”‘ The Daily Mail’s Richard Eden wrote in today’s newspaper.

‘There was no sign of Catherine, who is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer.’

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Carole has also been on hand as a supportive, and very involved grandmother to William and Kate’s children. Pictured, Princess Charlotte’s Christening in 2015

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The Prince and Princess of Wales are also sure to be relying on their in-laws as Kate – who recently opened up about being diagnosed with cancer – undergoes treatment. The Middletons pictured on William and Kate’s wedding day

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Kate is known to be close with her mother. Pictured with Carole in London as they shop years ago

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Carole has had a hands-on approach with her children. Pictured with Kate as the pair enjoy a stroll in 2006

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Pictured: William and Kate with George and Charlotte, followed by Carole, James and Michael Middleton in 2016

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King Charles, Queen Camilla and Kate’s parents pictured smiling at William and Kate with George in 2015

Carole has reportedly been supporting her daughter through her recovery at her home in Windsor, with the Princess retiring from royal duties until cleared to return by her medical team.

The Prince broke his social media silence following the tragic news of his wife’s cancer diagnosis only on Wednesday, paying tribute to England Lioness Rachel Daly after she announced her retirement.

daIn a statement shared on the Instagram account ran by the Prince and Princess of Wales, he said: ‘Thank you for so many unforgettable performances with Lioneses, Rachel Daly’.

‘Plenty more goals for Villa now,’ he quipped, with Rachel now focused exclusively on her role as Aston Villa number 9.

The family have kept a low profile in recent weeks as the Princess of Wales takes time to recover amid rounds of ‘preventative’ chemotherapy to stop the disease.

Prince William, who has not been seen publicly since his wife’s announcement, is not expected to pick back up his public duties until his children return to school after the holidays.

In an emotional video message at the end of March announcing the news, the Princess said it had been an ‘incredibly tough couple of months’ for her family but she was ‘well and getting stronger every day’.

She added: ‘My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.’

She’s reportedly the highest-paid divorce lawyer in the UK, once nicknamed the ‘steel magnolia’ – a combination of feminine demeanour and unbreakable will.

With an impressive list of celebrity clients to her name, including  Prince Charles, Paul McCartney, Stephen Hawking and Liam Gallagher, Baroness Fiona Shackleton, 67, has returned to the spotlight, reportedly advising Australian actress Isla Fisher in her separation from husband Sacha Baron Cohen.

Yet even today, it is her royal clients with whom she is most closely associated –  most notably King Charles when he was negotiating his messy divorce from Diana in 1996.

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Charles and Diana during a photo-call on the Balmoral Estate before their wedding in 1981

The process was understandably hard for both parties, but particularly for Diana, according to royal biographer Ingrid Seward.

In December 1992, Prime Minister John Major read a statement from Buckingham Palace in the House of Commons, stating that Charles and Diana would be separating.

‘This decision has been reached amicably and they will both continue to participate fully in the upbringing of their children,’ the statement said.

The palace claimed that no third party was involved, despite constant reports of marital scandals in the media.

By the beginning of 1996, however, things were getting nasty.

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Baroness Fiona Shackleton is a divorce specialist. Her most notable clients were King Charles in 1996 and Prince Andrew in 1996

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Charles and Fiona Shackleton appear in high spirits while attending an exhibition in London, 2000

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Prince William and Prince Harry both continue to use Shackleton as their Personal Solicitor

The royal solicitor who started as a chef…

Fiona Shackleton was born to Jonathan Charkham, an economist and adviser to The Bank of England, and Moira Elizabeth Frances Salmon, in 1956.

She was educated at Benenden School in Kent, before studying law at Exeter University.

Shackleton qualified as a solicitor in 1980.

Before embarking on a legal career, she trained as a chef and worked as an executive caterer.

In 1984, she joined Farrar & Co, the firm that advises the Royal Family.

Within three years, she was promoted to the position of partner.

Recognised for advising Prince Andrew and Prince Charles during their divorces, Shackleton subsequently represented Paul McCartney in his divorce proceedings with Heather Mills.

Fiona and her husband Ian attend the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle

In a courtroom altercation in 2008, Heather Mills famously doused the lawyer with a jug full of water.

Currently, Fiona Shackleton is a partner at Payne Hicks Beach, specialising in family and private client work, a role she assumed in 2001.

Royal author Ingrid Seward says:

‘What Diana was really concerned about was losing her influence over her boys. So the whole thing was very, very delicate,’ the royal biographer said.

‘Diana blamed everything on Charles – and Charles kept blaming Fiona Shackleton, presumably on her advice.’

The couple came to an agreement in July 1996 and their divorce was publicly announced in August that year.

The same month, Queen Elizabeth II issued Letters Patent, declaring that any woman divorced from a prince would no longer hold the title ‘Royal Highness’.

Diana was subsequently styled ‘Diana, Princess of Wales’.

Fiona Shackleton negotiated a £17 million settlement for Diana and the Princess agreed to cover the legal costs of her divorce.

It was also agreed that Diana would see William and Harry every five weekends.

Her successful handling of the case earned Shackleton praise and Charles continued to utilise her services until 2005.

‘The terms of the divorce were severe,’ says Seward, whose new book, My Mother and I, based on the relationship between King Charles and his late mother, is published by Simon and Schuster.

‘If Diana wanted to leave the country on anything that could be described as official business, she had to get special permission.

‘Her movements were restricted and she wasn’t allowed to take an ordinary job to earn money.’

Shackleton also represented Prince Andrew during his divorce from Sarah, Duchess of York that same year.

Andrew paid out £3 million in a divorce settlement in May 1996.

Shackleton attended the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018 with her husband, fellow Exeter alumnus, Ian Shackleton.

In 2010, the Queen made Shackleton a life peer, giving her the title, Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia.

She sits as a Conservative member in the House of Lords.

While the royal family are known to keep a stiff upper lip, rarely showing affection to one another in public.

But the strict rules of royals protocol seemed to be relaxed at the polo, where royals let their hair down.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the latest royal couple to kiss in front of crowds.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, planted a kiss on her husband in Miami on Friday, after he won the Royal Salute Polo Challenge.

While the California-branch of the Windsors are decidedly more relaxed than their British counterparts, it seems the polo is certainly a time where protocol is relaxed for over the top displays of affection.

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The Duchess of Sussex presents the trophy to her husband, the Duke of Sussex after his team the Royal Salute Sentebale Team

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Harry’s teammates gamely stood by as the couple enjoyed their smooch

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Meghan pulled her husband into a warm embrace as he stared down at his prize

Many royal fans will be reminded of a very awkward kiss between the now King Charles and Princess Diana in 1985, although Harry and Meghan’s display is decidedly less awkward.

Speaking to Femail, body language expert Judi James said: ‘Their kiss is such a historic royal PDA and there are always memories of the fatal rupture in Charles and Diana’s marriage being illustrated by their own polo kisses over the years from shy and giggly to the moment Diana turned her head and a pained-looking Charles was left pressing his lips against her hair.

‘Harry and Meghan’s kiss here is a very mirrored, “book end” style PDA though, with both facing inward and both sets of hands on the cup.

‘It might be lacking the “get a room” passion of their kiss in 2018 but the love and affection are still obvious as Harry leans in to plant a smiling kiss on his wife’s lips.

‘Both sets of cheeks are rounded and raised here and their lips are pursed to signal a sense of fun and shared good humour.

‘It’s a very sweet kiss but the pleasure is still obvious on both sides, while Meghan’s towering heels do at least allow her to kiss at the same level here, creating a look of symmetry and equality.

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The Sussexes looked very much in love as they marked Harry’s triumphant victory

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the latest royal couple to kiss in front of crowds

The Prince and Princess of Wales have also showed off their romance at the polo, embracing last year at the Guards Polo Club.

Prince Harry and Meghan also enjoy a PDA. Last May, in an intimate moment that was a far cry from Charles and Diana’s tense public interactions.

The Duchess of Sussex again planted a kiss on her husband as she presented his team with a trophy at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, near their mansion in Montecito, California .

Meghan, who was dressed in a wide brim hat, polka dot blouse and high-waisted trousers, placed her hands either side of her husband’s face, while he pulled her close with a hand on her back.

The tender clinch, captured on camera for all the world to see, is part of a tradition of polo-playing princes being ‘rewarded’ for their efforts with a post-match kiss.

 

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Princess Kate embraced Prince William in a sweet hug kiss at Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2023 today

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William and Kate also embraced last year at the Guards Polo Club

Prince Charles and Diana were captured locking lips on a number of occasions, although their PDA was far chillier than the Sussexes’ romantic moments.

In 1985, just a few months after the birth of Prince Harry, the couple shared an awkward and distant kiss following Charles’ polo victory.

The breakdown of their marriage was revealed to the world when Diana swerved her head at the moment of kiss in India in 1992, leaving her husband’s painfully pursed lips making contact with the side of her hair.

The couple also looked tense on a number of other occasions, with Diana looking glum as Charles showed off his sporting prowess on the pitch.

It is a world apart from Harry and Meghan who couldn’t keep their hands off each other.

After giving each of Harry’s teammates a peck on the cheek, she planted a kiss on Harry’s lips while he put a hand on her back to pull her close.

As a gust of wind threatened to pull her hat from her head, Meghan placed a hand gently on Harry’s arm, before spotting her lipstick smudge and wiping his face.

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A kiss for the crowd! The Duke and Duchess shared a kiss on stage after Los Padres won the memorial cup

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Tense: The affectionate display was a world away from the tense and distant peck Charles and Diana shared following his polo victory in 1985, just four years after their wedding

Yesterday, the Duchess, 42, was seen presenting her husband with a trophy at the end of the match-up, before the pair puckered up for a kiss in front waiting photographers – while a Netflix camera crew captured every moment of the action for the Duke’s upcoming series about the elitist sport.

Images showed a delightful – but slightly tired-looking – Harry celebrating with his teammates after the dynamic polo match, applauding his opponents before stepping up to accept his prize from his glamorous wife.

The Duke of Sussex was beaming from ear-to-ear as his wife prepared to present him with the award, before the pair posed up with his teammates to celebrate their victory in the match, which saw Harry going head-to-head against his longtime pal Nacho Figueras.

Meghan, who was joined at the event by her close friend Serena Williams, put on a sensationally stylish display as she and Harry arrived hand-in-hand at a glitzy charity polo match in Palm Beach, Miami, with a camera crew in tow as they prepared to start filming for their next Netflix special.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, embraced the beaming sunshine in an elegant white dress, which featured a pleated skirt design, halterneck top, and a cut-out at the waist, completing her look with glamorous sunglasses, and a chain-strap shoulder bag.

She dared to risk potential disaster by sporting a pair of towering heels on the grassy terrain, but seemed to suffer no issue as she and Harry made their way across the field, while surrounded by burly security guards.

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Distant: Polo-playing princes typically receive a kiss from their beloved as a ‘reward’ and it’s a chance for the public to see some PDA. But Prince Charles and Princess Diana looked serious at a polo match at Windsor in 1983

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On the rocks: The breakdown of their marriage was almost confirmed to the world when Diana swerved her head at the moment of kiss in India in 1992, leaving her husband’s painfully pursed lips making contact with the side of her hair, pictured

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William and Kate looked incredibly loved up today as they kissed

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A quiet word: Prince Charles and Princess Diana looked serious at the polo at Smith’s Lawn Polo Club in 1985, proving royal PDA at the polo is not a given

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Royal kiss: Prince Charles held Diana close as they shared a kiss at the polo in Cirencester in 1985

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Loved-up: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no strangers to polo PDA – and shared this amorous kiss at the Berkshire Polo Club in July 2018, just months after their wedding

Meanwhile Harry opted for a pair of cream trousers, a pale grey jacket, and a crisp blue shirt, while donning some slip-on tan shoes – before changing into his team uniform and taking to the field for the match.

The couple were then seen striding out onto the field while surrounded by a crew of cameramen who captured their every move as they chatted with Harry’s teammates.

Harry and Meghan pulled up at the swish venue at around 4:30pm local time, with a film crew in tow shooting their every move.

The cameras continued to roll as they hopped out of their white SUV with Harry’s Argentine polo player pal Nacho and were led to the clubhouse by excited staff as the Duke prepared to go head-to-head in the charity match against the Argentine star.

The dapper Duke appeared moments later on a terrace where he was seen chatting with guests and posing for group photos.

‘He looked the quintessential networker – shaking hands, smiling for photos. He looked in his element,’ one onlooker said.

While Harry took to the field, Meghan was kept company by her former tennis pro pal Serena, who was seen sipping on a glass of champagne as they mingled with their fellow guests and friends.

At one point, Serena and Harry enjoyed a warm hug as the Prince checked in on the action away from the match, embracing like old friends – having grown close in the years since the Duke and Duchess began dating.

Why are the royals just so awkward at polo? From Charles and Diana’s ‘distant’ pecks to Meghan squishing on to the winners’ stage – and THAT tense ‘mum’s day out’ with Kate

It’s an occasion that often offers rare moments of tenderness, playfulness and even PDA between royal couples – but days out at the polo can also result in plenty of awkward situations.

While the British Royal Family mostly keep a stiff upper lip, the matches appear to be a time when they can let their hair down.

But from cringeworthy kisses to Meghan Markle and the Princess of Wales’ tense outing in 2019, the day doesn’t always go to plan.

For instance, in May 2022, the Duchess of Sussex ended up being squashed between Prince Harry and one of his teenage teammates as they struggled to lift the heavy winning trophy over her head for a photo.

Here, FEMAIL takes a look back at the awkward moments experienced by the royals throughout polo matches…

Diana turned away as Charles leant in to kiss her

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Diana turned away as Charles leant in to kiss her on the cheek at a prize-giving ceremony following a polo match in Jaipur, India in 1992, pictured

The breakdown of Diana and Charles’ marriage was almost confirmed to the world when the princess swerved her head at the moment of a kiss in India in 1992, leaving her husband’s painfully pursed lips making contact with the side of her hair.

Princess Diana turned away as Charles, then the Prince of Wales, leaned in to kiss her on the cheek at the prize-giving ceremony following the polo match in Jaipur.

Body language expert Judi James previously said of the kiss: ‘Charles and Diana looked as though they had no relationship or even connection between them in private.

‘The kiss was clumsy and awkward with no suggestion of a normally-tactile relationship or even chemistry together. There is no synchronicity here.

‘Diana leans forward but also away from her husband and their clutches look misplaced and lacking in any affection.

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Charles and Diana also shared a tense and distant peck following his polo victory in 1985, just four years after their wedding

‘Diana has deflected the kiss by turning her head away. This rejection means Charles is left to plant his kiss on her hair instead of her cheek.

‘His splayed fingers on her back showed a lack of desire for any form of touch and his ugly grimace as he miss-kisses looks miserable.’

Meanwhile, in 1985, just a few months after the birth of Prince Harry, the couple shared an awkward and distant kiss following Charles’ polo victory.

The couple also looked tense on a number of other occasions, with Diana looking glum as Charles showed off his sporting prowess on the pitch.

Awkward ‘mum’s day out’ between Kate and Meghan

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Kate made an awkward joint appearance alongside Meghan to watch William and Harry play in 2019 (pictured)

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During the appearance, which took place months before Megxit, Kate and Meghan were barely seen interacting – though Prince Louis made the women laugh at one point

Ever the supportive wife, Kate can often be found cheering Prince William on as he takes to the polo field.

She stepped out to support her husband at a charity match back in 2019, when the royal mother-of-three was joined by Meghan to watch William and Harry play together on a ‘mum’s day out’.

At the time, relations were said to be fraught between the princes’ wives and the appearance is now believed to have been an effort to put on a united front after months of disagreements between the two couples – including a row over bridesmaid dresses and reported tension over Meghan’s behaviour towards staff.

The Duchess and the Princess put in a surprise appearance to watch Prince William and Prince Harry go head-to-head in the King Power Royal Charity Polo Day, held in honour of late Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on July 10 2019.

It marked the first time the Sussexes and the-then Cambridges had been seen together as families since Archie’s birth.

It was also a rare joint appearance for Meghan and Kate, who were typically only seen together at official engagements attended by the entire royal family, such as Trooping the Colour.

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Going head to head: William, left, and Harry, right, played on opposite teams for the charity polo match in Surrey

2019: Meghan and Kate watch Harry and William play polo in Berkshire

At the time, there had been months of rumours of a rift between the two couples – and according to the authors of Finding Freedom, the stand-offish episode at the charity polo match was a snapshot of Meghan and Kate’s ‘cordial but distant rapport.’

Their relationship had reportedly struggled to move past the distant politeness of when they first met, according to the explosive biography.

‘While the doting mothers were photographed next to each other with their children, the two appeared to barely exchange a word,’ the authors penned.

In photographs from the event, Meghan, standing at a distance from Kate and her family, cradled her newborn son and planted a tender kiss on his head.

Meanwhile the Princess spent much of the match keeping her three children, who were racing around the pitch and chasing after a football, entertained.

Despite standing close to each other for part of the match, the women appeared to barely interact.

In one moment, which appeared to break the ice between the two, the women shared a giggle as then-one-year-old Louis donned his mother’s sunglasses before turning back to his aunt to cheekily stick out his tongue.

Duchess of Sussex stuck in the middle

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Stuck in the middle: Meghan Markle was on hand to present Prince Harry and his team with a trophy after they won an event at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. But the moment had not been rehearsed and Meghan ended up being squashed between Harry and one of his teenage teammates as they struggled to lift the heavy cup over her head

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Ready for the camera! After a few seconds in the shadows at the back of the stage, Meghan stepped to the front of the stage for her moment in the spotlight (pictured)

The Duchess of Sussex was caught in an awkward moment as she joined Prince Harry on stage at a polo event in May 2022.

Meghan Markle was on hand to present Prince Harry and his team, Los Padres, with a trophy after they won an event at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.

But the prize-giving had clearly not been rehearsed and Meghan ended up being squashed between Harry and one of his teenage teammates as they struggled to lift the heavy cup over her head for a photo.

After a few seconds in the shadows at the back of the stage, Meghan stepped to the front of the stage for her moment in the spotlight.

Footage of the encounter was shared online by a social media user who noted it looked like they ‘didn’t know where to put her’ and then ended up ‘blocking her with the trophy’.

Harry’s team, which is captained by his friend Nacho Figueras, dubbed the ‘David Beckham of polo’, took home the Lisle Nixon Memorial trophy at the star-studded event, which was open to the public and attracted stars including Rebel Wilson and Meghan’s actress BFF Abigail Spencer.

Meghan, who wore a black wide brim hat, polka dot blouse and £670 high-rise pleated shorts, was on hand to present the prize and pecked each team member on the cheek – before planting a kiss on her husband’s mouth.

Realising some of her lipstick had rubbed off, she took her finger and gave Harry’s lips a wipe in an intimate moment watched by the crowd of spectators.

As seen in the clip, Meghan then maneuvered herself to the middle of the stage, ready for the trophy photo.

Harry appeared to be telling his younger teammates, who are both 16, how the moment should unfold when captain Nacho Figueras, a longtime friend of the Sussexes, reached in and lifted the trophy above his head and passed it to Harry.

The prince then told his young teammates to ‘hold it’.

But the commotion meant Meghan was pushed to the back of the stage. The mother-of-two clapped in the shadows before stepping forward again into the spotlight, pushing underneath Prince Harry’s arms.

William’s VERY awkward pecks on the cheek for Kate

Bravo Will! Kate congratulates William on win with a peck on cheeks

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Formal: While the Princess of Wales, 41, frequently offers a ‘love pat’ to William when they’re out at official engagements, the Prince struggled to look quite so at ease with PDAs at the polo in Windsor in July – resulting in an awkward clinch

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As the polo crowd looked on, William appeared to go for a controlled air kiss, rather than a public smooch…right: William plants a kiss on his wife’s right cheek

Judging by an awkward kiss at the polo in July 2023, it seems Prince William isn’t quite so comfortable with overt PDAs as his wife the Princess of Wales, says a leading body language expert.

Kate, 41, watched the Prince of Wales, also 41, play in the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2023 at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor – and the couple partook in a rather formal embrace after the match had finished.

As the Princess of Wales strolled over to congratulate her husband on his performance, with others looking on, he offered the kind of greeting you might give a business acquaintance – an awkward peck on both cheeks.

The Prince clutched his wife firmly on both shoulders and planted the robust kisses on each cheek.

Body language expert Judi James told MailOnline: ‘Kate looks so much more comfortable greeting her husband with an air kiss here but, despite approaching the ritual looking emotionally needy, hunching his shoulders, leaning forward and performing an embrace announcement gesture to register his delight, he keeps things more formal once he docks in.’

James said that while it’s clear ‘the couple are increasingly less reserved about their PDAs recently, this moment shows William can still be rather self-conscious about them.’

And it may be that gender roles are at play, says the expert.

‘There are three quite practical reasons for his reservations here, firstly the air kiss is a difficult ritual that often mystifies men, then there is the macho spirit of polo, where PDAs with wives are less common, and lastly he must be sadly aware of his father’s iconic but telling miss-kisses with his mother at similar events, putting pressure on him to get it right.’

Kate had offered a supportive pat on William’s lower back earlier in the day, something she’s been seen performing a number of times in the past few months. She playfully tapped him on the behind during their day at the Royal Ascot, and sent royal fans wild when she performed the same gesture on the red carpet at the BAFTAs in February.

British actress Hannah Waddingham‘s career success seems to have no limits at the moment – and she is now even set to become a godmother to a Princess ship.

After hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in the UK last year, 49-year-old Waddingham’s name seems to be everywhere.

And she has now been given an honour usually reserved for the most high-profile of famous faces, and one often given to senior members of the Royal Family.

The Ted Lasso actress has been named Godmother of Princess Cruise Line’s ‘Love Boat’ Sun Princess ship, according to People Magazine.

The title means Waddingham follows in the steps of Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II – who have all been ‘godparents’ to cruise ships.

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British actress Hannah Waddingham’s career success seems to have no limits at the moment – and she is now even set to become a godmother to a Princess ship

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The Ted Lasso actress has been named Godmother of Princess Cruise Line’s ‘Love Boat’ Sun Princess ship

But the honour is only the latest example of Waddingham’s seemingly growing connections to the royal family as her career reaches new heights of success.

As she cements her place as the nation’s sweetheart, so her association with the royal family has grown.

From hosting the Earthshot Prize alongside Prince William to entertaining both King Charles and Kate , Hannah appears to be the royals’ new favourite celebrity.

Here, FEMAIL takes a look at all the times the former Game Of Thrones star appeared to be a favourite with the royals, winning them over with her charisma and talent.

Following in the footsteps of royalty as a cruise ship godmother

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Kate (pictured in 2021) became godmother to Princess Cruises’ first royal-class ship, Royal Princess in 2013

It was revealed earlier this week that Waddingham is the latest star to be dubbed the ‘godmother’ of a cruise ship.

Hannah told PEOPLE magazine: ‘I couldn’t believe I have been asked to be a ship Godmother, having grown up around boats all my life and my grandfather was in the Atlantic Convoy in the Navy.

‘To be asked to be a part of this beautiful honour is a “pinch me” moment.

‘I am also honoured to be in the esteemed company with previous Godparents to Princess Ships including Diana, Princess of Wales, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, Audrey Hepburn, Martha Stewart, and many others.’

Princess Diana was esteemed as the godparent of the Royal Princess in 1984.

Meanwhile, Kate became godmother to Princess Cruises’ first royal-class ship, Royal Princess in 2013 – her final public engagement before having Prince George.

She cut a ribbon to release a bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne to smash on the hull.

The late Queen Elizabeth herself was the godmother to a series of cruise ships, three of which were operated by luxurious Cunard liners.

The monarch launched the Queen Elizabeth II ship back in 1967 – and its first passenger was the now King Charles.

In 2019 Queen Camilla was named as the godmother of Saga Cruises’s ship, Spirit of Discovery.

Cruise ship godmothers are said to bring the vessels good luck and protection on  their voyages and is a long-standing tradition.

These ‘godmothers’ show up to a ‘christening’ ceremony and officially name the ship, while the ceremony famously involves breaking a bottle of champagne on the ship’s hull.

Other celebrity cruise ship godparents include Jennifer Hudson, Whoopi Goldberg, Dame Helen Mirren and Oprah Winfrey.

The Sun Princess can carry 4,300 guests and 1,600 crew members. It features a stunning glass-enclosed dome with a stage with theatre shows by starlight.

It even has an arena and so many shops that guests can enjoy a ‘high street’ style retail experience.

‘We’re delighted to welcome the illuminous and elegant Hannah Waddingham to serve as Godmother for our sensational new Sun Princess,’ said Princess Cruises president John Padgett in a statement.

‘Just like Sun Princess, she exudes sophistication, beauty and wonderment through her inspiring work as a talented and award-winning actress and performer.

‘We’re truly honoured Hannah will officially name our most impressive, luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created, and join an esteemed group of Princess Godparents including members of the Royal family.’

Hosting Prince William’s The Earthshot Prize ceremony

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Hannah was right by the side of Prince William for hosting the Earthshot Prize last November

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The Prince of Wales with (left to right) Lana Condor, Hannah Waddingham, and Sterling K Brown during the 2023 Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony

Hannah has made it no secret that she is a huge fan of Prince William, calling him ‘quite the extraordinary man’.

The actress solidified her bond with the Prince of Wales after she hosted the Earthshot Prize Award Ceremony in Singapore in November last year – a moment that made her ‘very proud’.

William donned a sharp velour suit and dickie bow, while the Ted Lasso star wore a dazzling black ballgown with an emerald sash, arguably stealing the show from her royal counterpart.

The pair looked perfectly coordinated – in a move symbolic of how close Hannah’s ties with the royals have become.

Talking to Parade magazine, Hannah referred to William as a ‘glorious gentleman’ and revealed the sweet exchange where she and co-host Sterling K. Brown told the prince so.

‘We were hosting together, and he and I said to Prince William: “Sir, I hope you realise that you are a cut above the rest because you are”,’ she recalled.

And Hannah didn’t stop there. ‘That man is passionate about the environment, and I was very proud to be there and be the figure heard for his organisation.’ She concluded: ‘He’s quite an extraordinary man.’

Meeting Prince William and Kate at the Royal Variety Performance

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Waddingham appeared to delight the royal couple at the Royal Variety Performance in December

Prince William and Kate appeared completely won over by Waddingham at the Royal Variety Performance last December.

The show is held every year to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity – of which King Charles is patron – and is one of the few televised entertainment events to be attended by senior members of the British royal family.

Waddingham appeared to delight the royal couple in one of their final appearances together before Kate’s absence from the public eye and news of her cancer diagnosis this year.

Kate and William were both beaming as they spoke with Waddingham, and they even exchanged hugs.

Near the end of the show, Waddingham took to the Royal Albert Hall stage to sing the Christmas Carol O Holy Night, accompanied by the English National Opera.

The Princess of Wales was seemingly left spellbound by the performance, clapping loudly to show her appreciation.

She was seen turning to the person to her left to tell them: ‘Amazing, that was fantastic.’

Chatting to King Charles and Queen Camilla while hosting the Eurovision Song Contest

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Hannah Waddingham was right in the centre while meeting Queen Camilla and King Charles at the Eurovision Song Contest

As The Eurovision Song Contest was hosted by the UK for the first time in 25 years, Hannah was chosen to represent the country as its host.

King Charles and Queen Camilla headed to Liverpool to see how preparations were coming along for the contest – and met with presenters Scott Mills, Julia Sanina, Rylan Clark and Waddingham.

It was Hannah who significantly stood right between the royal couple, and was seen sharing a laugh with the King as they posed for photos.

Her touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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At the Emmys in September 2022, the actress gave a very touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Waddingham said the news was ‘like a grandmother dying’.

At the Emmy Awards on September 12, she told Variety she was ‘upset at how deeply upset I was’ at the news of her passing.

She said: ‘It makes me emotional to think about it. I sat with my dad on the sofa and I watched it all night until I couldn’t keep my eyes open because I couldn’t believe it.  It is like a grandmother dying.’

She expressed a very empathetic reaction towards the now King Charles, explaining: ‘It hit me far worse than I thought it would and the enormous pressure that our king has on his shoulders now.’