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Victoria Beckham showed off her incredible figure in a plunging black bodysuit as she took to Instagram to share a pair of sizzling snaps from her latest perfume shoot.

Celebrating the release of her new scent 21:50 Reverie, the designer, 50, stunned in the eye-catching one-piece in the behind-the-scenes images.

Striking a seductive pose during the shoot, Victoria captioned the post: ‘I love working with Steven Klein, I love how he photographs women — To me, he makes women look like superheroes.

’21:50 Rêverie represents a profound moment of change in my life back in 2001, and he’s managed to capture that feeling perfectly.’

Victoria had previously posted a raunchy behind-the-scenes clip ahead of releasing her fourth fragrance.

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Victoria Beckham showed off her incredible figure in a plunging black bodysuit as she took to Instagram to share a pair of sizzling snaps from her latest perfume shoot

Victoria Beckham launches her new perfume 21:50 My Reverie

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Celebrating the release of her new scent 21:50 Reverie, the designer stunned in the eye-catching one-piece in the behind-the-scenes images

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Victoria had previously posted a raunchy behind-the-scenes clip ahead of releasing her fourth fragrance

In the racy clip, she went braless and without underwear as she flashed a peek of her cleavage and stripped down to a tiny bodysuit for the shoot.

The daring promo came hours after the Beckham clan joined their brood for dinner at swanky Michelin-starred restaurant Dorian in London’s Notting Hill on Wednesday to celebrate son Romeos’ catwalk debut amid his foray into fashion.

Taking to Instagram, the fashionista quipped: ‘INTRODUCING 21:50 RÊVERIE EAU DE PARFUM — LAUNCHING TODAY.

‘My newest fragrance, 21:50 Rêverie, is deep, seductive and incredibly personal. Dark, raw vanilla and tonka beans with tobacco leaves and cedarwood.

‘I created this scent in collaboration with master parfumier Jérôme Epinette to reawaken memories of a moment of personal renaissance and my dreamlike state. My reverie. xx Victoria.’

Stunning scenes saw Victoria lying down on a huge set featuring a sandy beach scene and mysterious moody sky.

The star posed in front of blinding lights and a number of huge film cameras in the retro-style video.

She let her long brunette locks flow over her shoulders and wore a sultry face of makeup, featuring a dramatic smoky eye.

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In the racy clip, she went braless and without underwear as she flashed a peek of her cleavage and stripped down to a tiny bodysuit for the shoot

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Victoria and David cut a typically stylish figure as they joined their brood for dinner at swanky Michelin-starred restaurant Dorian in London’s Notting Hill on Wednesday

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Dramatic scenes saw Victoria lying down on a huge set featuring a sandy beach scene and mysterious moody sky

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The star was surrounding by blinding lights and a number of huge film cameras in the retro-style video

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Victoria spoke on the voiceover to explain the backstory between the perfume and told her followers: ‘I smelled 21:50 Rêverie,and it took me back to this wonderful trip that myself and David went on to Java’

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In the raunchy clip, she went braless and without underwear as she flashed a peek of her cleavage and stripped down to a tiny bodysuit for the shoot

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Her new fragrance called 21:50 Rêverie marks the fourth scent in her collection and is available to buy from today (October 3), costing £170 for 150ml or £245 for 100ml

Victoria spoke on the voiceover to explain the backstory between the perfume and told her followers: ‘I smelled 21:50 Rêverie and it took me back to this wonderful trip that myself and David went on to Java.

‘The reason that I chose the name Reverie – I felt that I was in a state of dreaming, seeing candles light up, the rice fields and how the ground, grass, and the Earth smelt.’

She added: ‘I love working with Steven Klein. I love how he photographs women. For me, he makes women look like superheroes.’

Her new fragrance called 21:50 Rêverie marks the fourth scent in her collection and is available to buy from today (October 3), costing £170 for 150ml or £245 for 100ml.

Victoria’s launch came after her and husband David, who’ve been married for 25 years, sweetly held hands as they exited a posh London eatery following a family meal on Wednesday.

The couple were joined by son Brooklyn Beckham, 25, and wife Nicola Peltz, 29, who appeared to be unusually camera-shy as she covered her face with her hands.

Also in attendance was middle son Romeo, 22, and younger sister Harper, 13, who both cut casual figures while leaving the local bistro.

Ever the fashionista, Victoria, fresh from her successful Paris Fashion Show, slipped her slender figure into a pair of skintight black leggings, which she wore with a black cardigan and coordinating pointed heels.

On Friday, she shared the first glimpse of the new fragrance with the racy promo shot that was the result of the photoshoot.

Lying on her back, Victoria showed a glimpse of her cleavage as she covered her modesty in a very plunging black top.

And the snap certainly caught her husband’s attention as David reposted the raunchy shot as he flirted: ‘I mean WOW’ alongside a heart-eye emoji.

She captioned the post: ‘Introducing 21:50 Rêverie – my fourth fragrance.

‘A sensory seduction. A faraway fantasy. The grounding essence of the earth. This scent embodies a time in my life of epiphany and dreaming.

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Last week, Victoria shared the first glimpse of the new fragrance with the racy promo shot that was the result of the photoshoot – and David was impressed

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Victoria first launched her beauty fragrance collection last September as she revealed three fragrances much to the delight of fans, posting her campaign image in a black lacy bra

Victoria Beckham models beauty brand in sheer dress and lingerie

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It’s been an incredible month for Victoria, who looked as stylish as ever as she stepped out onto the catwalk to greet the star-studded audience following the end of her Paris Fashion Week show on Friday

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She was supported by her famous family on the night, who beamed with pride as they sat in the audience alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour

Harper Beckham stuns at Victoria’s fragrance launch party

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‘I can’t wait for you to be transported with me. xx Victoria’.

Victoria first launched her beauty fragrance collection last September as she revealed three fragrances much to the delight of fans.

She set pulses racing as she posted her campaign image in a black lacy bra, prompting David to head to Instagram where he gushed over his wife with the caption ‘I mean’ and a white love heart.

The fashion designer showed off her toned figure in the racy lingerie as she smouldered for the camera.

The first three perfumes included in the range were all intended to offer a glimpse into some of Victoria’s most personal memories with David with the brand revealing to DailyMail.com that each scent ‘captures her own recollections of experiences and atmospheres’.

To accompany each fragrance, Victoria posed for three individual images, each of which were meant to bring to life the memories captured in the scent itself.

The three perfumes are all named for different places that have played an integral role in her life with David; the first is Portofino ’97, named for the location of the very first vacation she took with her husband.

Portofino ’97 is inspired by her whirlwind romance with David, specifically the first-ever trip they took together shortly after their first meeting back in 1997, two years before they tied the knot.

David Beckham spoke fondly about daughter Harper as he praised efforts to support females all over the world on Friday, in a bid to raise awareness of gender inequity.

The former footballer, 49, took to Instagram to share a picture of himself with a group of young girls who seemed delighted to meet the sporting legend.

He captioned the picture: ‘As a proud @unicef Goodwill Ambassador and father to an incredible daughter, an issue close to my heart is for girls everywhere to have their voices heard, to learn and have the chance to fulfil their potential.

‘On this #DayoftheGirl, we encourage our world leaders to continue the fight to protect the rights of adolescent girls #GirlGoals’.

In another image, taken by the charity responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide, the star could be seen sharing a joke with a young teen.

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David Beckham spoke fondly about daughter Harper as he praised efforts to support females all over the world on Friday, in a bid to raise awareness of gender inequity

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The father-of-four praised his only daughter and youngest child, Harper, 13, with whom he shares a close bond with and described her as ‘incredible’

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The former footballer, 49, took to Instagram to share a picture of himself sharing a joke with a young teen who seemed delighted to meet the sporting legend

David, who shares Harper with his fashion designer wife Victoria Beckham, 50, along with Harper’s brothers Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 19, could be seen smiling as he wore a black T-shirt with Unicef written across it, while the young girl threw her head back and laughed at whatever had just been said.

In the comment section, Unicef responded to the father-of-four and penned: ‘Thank you, David, for always standing with us! Together, we’re helping girls reach their goals and create a brighter future. We’re grateful for your support!’

It comes as Romeo channelled his famous father’s renowned sense of style, while out and about in New York.

The model who celebrated his Balenciaga runway debut earlier in the week, took to the Big Apple streets wearing a patterned satin headscarf.

Romeo kept a cool demeanor in a grey jumper adorned with ‘Campion’ on the front, paired with oversized denim jeans and chunky sand coloured boots.

The second eldest Beckham son finished off his look with a black baseball cap which he wrapped the silk headscarf around.

As he continued to follow in his father’s fashionable footsteps, Romeo could be seen in the head turning ensemble as he climbed some some steps, before swinging from a bar just above them.

It’s not the first time the former footballer has been spotted in a quirky outfit.

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David revealed to his 88million followers that an issue close to his heart is ‘for girls everywhere to have their voices heard, to learn and have the chance to fulfil their potential’

The charity responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide responded to David’s post thanking him for his support

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It comes as Romeo channelled his famous father’s renowned sense of style, while out and about in New York

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The model who celebrated his Balenciaga runway debut earlier in the week, took to the Big Apple streets wearing a patterned satin headscarf

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Romeo kept a cool demeanor in a grey jumper adorned with ‘Campion’ on the front, paired with oversized denim jeans and chunky sand coloured boots

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The second eldest Beckham son finished off his look with a black baseball cap which he wrapped the silk headscarf around

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As he continued to follow in his father’s fashionable footsteps, Romeo could be seen in the head turning ensemble as he climbed some some steps, before swinging from a bar

The Beckham’s attend Victoria’s Paris Fashion Week show

On Monday, as he headed for dinner at Hotel Costes in the French capital after storming the runway at Paris Fashion Week, he donned a pair of grey and white striped tracksuit bottoms over a pair of navy blue shorts.

Paris Fashion Week was not the first time the star has ventured in to the fashion world.

A promising football prospect in his youth, Romeo drifted away from the game after being released by Arsenal in 2015 and turned his attention towards a career in tennis.

However, Romeo then announced he intended on a return to football in 2020 before joining dad David’s MLS franchise Inter Miami the following year.

His first big break in the fashion world came when he was just 10-years-old as he took his first modelling assignment for Burberry.

Following in his mother’s footsteps from a young age, Romeo was undaunted on set as was described as  ‘amazing, incredible and a little joy’ who kept everyone entertained as he was ‘bouncing around’.

His passion for fashion was cemented from an early age as he accompanied Victoria on shoots and mingling among a host of top designers.

David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham enjoyed a romantic date night at Nobu Malibu over the weekend.

The soccer legend, 49, and the former Spice Girl, 50, rolled up to the celeb-friendly sushi spot in their black Rolls Royce looking every bit like royalty.

Posh and Becks’ sartorial choices couldn’t be seen from outside of the car, but there is no doubt the famously stylish couple looked catwalk ready for their dinner.

The parents of sons Brooklyn, 25; Romeo, 22; Cruz, 19; and daughter Harper, 13, had their beachside dinner on Friday.

The same day, David posted a loving tribute to Harper in honor of International Day of the Girl. 

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David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham enjoyed a romantic date night at Nobu Malibu over the weekend

David Beckham clucks into farm life as he shows off chicken den

Becks took to Instagram to share a picture of himself with a group of young girls who seemed delighted to meet the sporting legend.

He captioned the picture: ‘As a proud @unicef Goodwill Ambassador and father to an incredible daughter, an issue close to my heart is for girls everywhere to have their voices heard, to learn and have the chance to fulfill their potential.

On this #DayoftheGirl, we encourage our world leaders to continue the fight to protect the rights of adolescent girls #GirlGoals.’

In another image, taken by the charity responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide, the star could be seen sharing a joke with a young teen.

In the comment section, Unicef responded to the father-of-four, writing, ‘Thank you, David, for always standing with us! Together, we’re helping girls reach their goals and create a brighter future. We’re grateful for your support!’

Two of the couple’s three sons have also had recent big moments.

Romeo made his runway debut for Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week. Last month, Romeo reportedly left his Premier League football club, despite being offered a new contract by Brentford FC in June, to pursue a fashion career.

And Brooklyn, a model-turned-photographer-turned-chef, launched his new hot sauce brand Cloud23, available exclusively at Whole Foods shops in the UK.

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The soccer legend, 49, and the former Spice Girl, 50, rolled up to the celeb-friendly sushi spot in their black Rolls Royce looking every bit like royalty

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Posh and Becks’ sartorial choices couldn’t be seen from outside of the car, but there is no doubt the famously stylish couple looked catwalk ready for their dinner

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The same day, David posted a loving tribute to his daughter Harper in honor of International Day of the Girl

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He captioned the picture: ‘As a proud father to an incredible daughter, an issue close to my heart is for girls everywhere to have their voices heard’

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‘On this #DayoftheGirl, we encourage our world leaders to continue the fight to protect the rights of adolescent girls #GirlGoals,’ he wrote

Brooklyn Beckham launches his £15 hot sauce in London Wholefoods

Cloud 23, named after the No.23 jersey his father wore at Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, comes in two variants – Sweet Jalapeno and Hot Habanero.

‘I did my research and I just felt like there was this hole in the market with luxury condiments, especially for a really good price,’ he told Delish magazine.

Explaining his move into condiments, he said, ‘I’ve always been a foodie. I’ve always been lucky enough to travel to different places in the world with my mum and dad. Obviously my dad with football, we lived in Madrid, we lived in LA, Milan.

‘Then Covid happened, I met my wife and started cooking for her and just fell in love with it. And now it’s just something that just takes my mind off of things.’

David and Victoria Beckham might have hoped their £10 million Cotswold bolthole would provide some tranquility, but not so.

It is under the flightpath for Enstone Aerodrome and frequently buzzed by small aircraft.

‘There is a constant sound of planes,’ one local says. ‘The pilots are told not to pass low over residential properties, but they have to come close to the Beckham place. I can imagine it annoys them.’

In one hour last Saturday alone, eight aircraft flew over the house.

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David and Victoria Beckham will be getting no peace at their £10 million Cotswold bolthole

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It is under the flightpath for Enstone Aerodrome and frequently buzzed by small aircraft (stock image)

David Beckham braves rain, sore throat and poultry in garden

Over the years, and more frequently in recent times, David has shared snippets of what he gets up to at his rural home with his family, following his retirement from football more than a decade ago.

In 2016, the family bought their converted barn in the Cotswolds, which has become a hub for the sports icon’s new projects.

David collected his first egg from his chickens in March, after travelling to check in on his flock.

He later took to Instagram on to share the moment he found his first egg after spending hours researching on how best to encourage his hens.

‘I’ve come to check if there’s any eggs because I haven’t actually been here to see and witness the first egg so I’m back now and let’s have a look,’ he told followers.

‘They were laying on top, I did a little research and changed a few things up so guess what? This is the first time that they’ve laid in there which is very exciting.’

In another video he shared to update fans on the new additions, the retired footballer was trailed by a small flock of hens and game-birds while showing off some of the neatly plotted land surrounding the homestead.

David and Victoria  are thought to be in negotiations to splash out on the vast nine-bedroom property, in a bid to stay close to David’s team Inter Miami.

Built in 2018, the vast property comes with a range of stunning features, including a huge number of bedrooms, four half-bathrooms and a chef’s kitchen.

David and Victoria can also enjoy their own private cinema, a gym, a spa and a pool.

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Over the years, and more frequently in recent times, David has shared snippets of what he gets up to at his rural home with his family, including caring for chickens

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The sports star fell in love with beekeeping after installing a hive in his garden during lockdown

EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle’s choice to wear red may have a special meaning according to a style expert who analysed which colours suit the Duchess of Sussex best.

Meghan Markle wears red for a very particular reason, according to a style expert.

The Duchess of Sussex made headlines last week after she stepped out in LA wearing a striking red dress she recycled from 2021.

Meghan chose to remove the overskirt from Carolina Herrea’s stunning gown and opted for a sleek look to attend the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala.

Now a fashion expert has claimed the meaning behind Meghan’s style choice was to showcase two of the biggest “qualities that she embodied” – strength and warmth.

Megan Watkins, Head Stylist at SilkFred, told Express.co.uk: “Red is a standout colour on Meghan, and she wears it beautifully because it exudes both strength and warmth, qualities that she embodies.

Meghan Markle was a vision in read last weekend (Image: Getty)

“The rich, bold hue compliments her radiant complexion and dark hair and is bang on trend for A/W 24.”

However, the style expert added that while bold hues do seem to suit Meghan, the duchess also shines in muted tones.

Ms Watkins explained: “While red is a great choice for bigger events where she is keen to make a statement, Meghan also shines in neutral tones like ivory and muted gold, as these shades highlight her natural glow and exemplify her laid-back Californian vibe.”

Last weekend’s appearance was the first engagement in recent weeks Meghan attended without her husband, Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle recycled her Carolina Herrera dress from 2021 (Image: Getty)

The Duke of Sussex had been touring New York, London and Southern Africa to promote causes that are close to his heart.

An expert has claimed that King Charles had delivered a “hidden message” to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle suggesting a possible re-entry into the ‘royal world’, last year

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex stepped down as senior royals in January 2020 (Image: Getty)

Royal expert suggests King Charles III may have sent a “hidden message” indicating a door open for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s potential return to Royal duties. Since their high-profile departure from ‘The Firm’ in 2020, the couple’s relations with the monarchy have soured, says the Express.

This decline was enflamed by their Netflix documentary and Prince Harry’s controversial memoir, ‘Spare’. But a monarch’s confidante hinted last year at a possible thaw due to Charles offering a olive branch to his scandal-ridden sibling, Prince Andrew.

Commentator Tom Sykes remarked on his podcast The Daily Beast: “A family friend of the King’s [has said] that it was clear there had been a willingness to bring Andrew in from the cold, and, intriguingly, hinted that it could be a template for future reconciliation with his son.

“The extent to which the King has publicly made it clear Andrew is still part of the family has caught some people by surprise.

“But ultimately, he has the interests of the monarchy at heart, and that means a united family, whatever its problems. Hopefully that message is getting through to Harry and Meghan.”

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Recent reports suggest that Prince Charles is eager for a family reconciliation, and despite the King leaving him without a UK residence, Prince Harry is keen to visit his homeland more frequently, reports the Daily Record. 

Prince William gave a huge speech at a major royal event, and people were quick to point out a connection to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Viewers think William took aim at his younger brother Prince Harry during concert (Image: Getty)

King Charles’s Coronation concert on May 7, 2023, saw a variety of performers flock to the grounds of Windsor Castle, and the event included a heartfelt speech by Prince William.

The King’s eldest son had thousands of concert-goers applauding as he spoke about his father, but many people were quick to point out a connection between his words and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

At the historic royal event, William recognised his father’s decades of service and commitment to society. After honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II, he said: “For all that celebrations are magnificent, at the heart of the pageantry is a simple message: Service. My father’s first words on entering Westminster Abbey yesterday were a pledge of service. It was a pledge to continue to serve.”

After hearing William’s words, a number of people took to social media and believed it was a dig at Harry and Meghan who had quit royal duties in 2020 to live their lives in California.

One viewer said “Service Harry. Do you hear that? Not a free ride”, whereas another stated “SERVICE. Something Harry doesn’t understand.”

Buckingham Palace released a statement when the royal duo stepped back from Royal Family duties in early 2020, adding “It is not possible to continue with responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service”.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Andrew is trying to secure Frogmore Cottage for his daughter Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank and their two children August and Ernest.

Prince Andrew is trying to find his daughter Princess Eugenie her ‘forever home’ (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s old home Frogmore Cottage has sat officially empty since the couple were evicted by the Crown Estate last summer.

Despite the keys being handed to Prince Andrew last year, the Duke of York still hasn’t moved in and the property has remained vacant for over a year.

However, a source tells Express.co.uk that Andrew is trying to secure the cottage for his daughter Princess Eugenie, 34, her husband Jack Brooksbank and their two children August, 3, and Ernest, 1.

“Andrew won’t move into Frogmore but is still trying to wangle it for his family,” said the source. “Eugenie has stayed there on and off since Harry and Meghan left for America, she helped pack up their things.

“She’s [Eugenie] stayed there a number of times since the Sussexes departed and Andrew is trying to secure the property as a full-time home for his daughter.”

Princess Eugenie currently resides at Ivy Cottage on Kensington Palace grounds while she’s in the UK.

In the past few years, Eugenie has also spent considerable amounts of time at Frogmore Cottage – which underwent a £2.4 million renovation shortly before Harry and Meghan moved in.

The Princess of York also spends a lot of the summer months in the villa she shares with husband Jack Brooksbank in Portugal.

However, the couple are keen to spend more time in the UK and have their two sons educated in England.

“Eugenie and Jack’s hearts lie in the UK and they need a bigger home for their family,” said the source. “They adore Frogmore Cottage and have stayed there often so making it into a full-time home makes sense.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent £2.4 million renovating Frogmore Cottage before their eviction (Image: Getty)

Meanwhile, Eugenie’s sister Princess Beatrice, 36, has found her forever home in the Cotswolds with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, their daughter Sienna, 3, and part-time addition of stepson Wolfie, 8.

Beatrice announced earlier this month that she is expecting her second child, due next spring.

“Andrew knows Beatrice is settled so wants to make sure Eugenie finds a property that she can call a family home,” said the source. “Although he won’t move out of Royal Lodge and into the cottage himself, he would still like to hold onto the property for his daughter.”

Despite trying to ensure that his daughter’s living arrangements have been finalised, the Duke of York is still in the midst of his own housing crisis with Royal Lodge.

Express.co.uk revealed last week that Andrew has been given until the end of the year to prove that he has the financial resources to refurbish his 30-room mansion or he will be evicted.

The Duke has fallen foul of the Crown Estate’s lease rules which outline that repairs must be made to the property in regular intervals otherwise they can force him out.

There has been ongoing public interest in the strained relationship between Prince Harry, King Charles III, and Prince William, particularly when they are in the same country.

However, according to royal commentator Christopher Andersen, Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales, is distancing herself from this family drama.

Andersen recently told Fox News that, given Kate’s own health concerns as she recovers from cancer,

she has more pressing issues to focus on and is no longer trying to play “peacemaker” between Harry, William, and Charles.

Kate, who revealed her cancer diagnosis earlier this year, has been prioritizing her recovery. In a video released in September, the princess shared that she had completed chemotherapy but emphasized that her journey to full recovery is ongoing. She stated, “Even though I have finished chemo, my path to healing and full recovery is long, and I must continue to take each day as it comes.”

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams also noted that given the challenges Kate has faced this year, she is likely avoiding any unnecessary negativity. While the ongoing family tensions between the royal brothers and their father may attract media attention, it is not a focus for Kate as she continues to heal.

Kate has quietly resumed some of her royal duties, making surprise appearances alongside Prince William, such as their visit to Southport, England, to meet with emergency responders and the families affected by a tragic knife attack in July. Though she is gradually returning to her public role, Kate is taking a cautious approach, appearing only when she feels up to it. Fans, however, can expect her to attend her annual Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey, which she has already begun planning.

Meanwhile, King Charles has reportedly been making efforts to build a relationship with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who live with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in California. Despite the geographical distance and the tensions within the family, Prince Harry has expressed his gratitude for being able to visit his father when King Charles was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. In a February interview with *Good Morning America*, Harry reflected on his visit to see the King, saying, “I am grateful that I was able to board a plane and visit with him and spend any time with him.”

The royal family’s dynamics continue to evolve, but it seems that Princess Kate is focusing on her health and her immediate family while maintaining a distance from the ongoing tensions between Harry, William, and King Charles.

The Duchess of Sussex stunned at her first solo appearance this month at a children’s hospital gala in Los Angeles – and boldy walked the red carpet in a glitzy low-cut dress

Meghan Markle had heads turning as she dazzled in a glitzy red dress marred by controversy – with insiders claiming the move was her own “version of Diana’s revenge dress” with hints that the Duchess may be “moving on towards a new chapter.”

Meghan, 43, debuted the daring new look at a children’s hospital gala in LA on October 5 as she rubbed shoulders with stars like Demi Lovato, Jamie Lee Curtis and Colin Hanks. The bold number featured a plunging neckline and detachable, billowing overskirt, which Meghan finished off with tousled hair

But insiders say the dress was worn to send out a particular message, with Meghan drawing inspiration from her late mother-in-law.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the 2024 CHLA Gala in LA ( 
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Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing her ‘revenge’ dress in 1994 ( 
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A source from California shared with Mail+: “The belief is that this red dress is Meghan’s version of Diana’s revenge dress. Physically this looks like a new Meghan, as if she is moving on towards a new chapter. Some feel it’s no accident.”

Princess Diana famously broke Royal protocol when she stepped out in a revealing off-the-shoulder, short black dress on June 29, 1994, the same day Prince Charles admitted his infidelity. This bold move was seen as part of Diana’s “revenge” couture following the collapse of her marriage to Charles.

Diana had purchased the dress in 1991 and thought it was too risque to wear at the time, but in a historic move, she donned it for the first time at a 1994 dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens – coinciding with the night Prince Charles confessed his affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles during a notorious TV interview with Jonathan Dimbleby.

Meghan, who was undeniably the focus of attention at last week’s Gala, last wore the dress in 2021 during one of her and Prince Harry’s first public outings after welcoming their daughter, Princess Lilibet. The glitzy gown made headlines at the time, with Royal fashion enthusiasts commenting on its unusually “daring” neckline – a style choice Meghan likely wouldn’t have made had she not stepped back from Royal duties.

The Duchess has previously gone for more neutral ensembles and said she was compelled to wear subdued colours during her time as a working Royal. In the 2022 Netflix special, Harry and Meghan, the Duchess showcased her more thoughtful approach to fashion. She revealed her wish to make a statement and dress “like a rainbow” during her final week as a working Royal two years ago, after years of trying not to “overshadow” or “ruffle any feathers” with the establishment.

She said: “To my understanding, you can’t ever wear the same colour as Her Majesty if there’s a group event. But then you also should never be wearing the same colour as one of the other more senior members of the family. So I was like…well, what’s a colour they’ll probably never wear? Camel? Beige? White? So I wore a lot of muted tones but it was also so I could just blend in.”

But her recent move to re-wear the £4,595 Caroline Hererra dress suggests that these worries may now be a thing of the past.