Marisa Abela looked sharp as she donned a black and gold pointed blazer for the Balmain show at Palais de Chaillot during Paris Fashion Week.

The Back To Black actress, 27, was among the stars in attendance for the designer’s Ready To Wear Spring 2025 show on Wednesday.

Marisa looked the epitome of chic as she arrived wearing a black fitted peplum blazer, complete with sheer arms and a huge gold-lined sharp point feature at the front.

She paired the striking blazer with wide-leg black trousers and platform heels, accessorising with a black and gold leather Balmain bag.

The star was joined on the front row by Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz, as well as The Summer I Turned Pretty actress Lola Tung.

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Marisa Abela looked sharp as she donned a black and gold pointed blazer for the Balmain show at Palais de Chaillot during Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday

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The Back To Black actress, 27, was among the stars in attendance for the designer’s Ready To Wear Spring 2025 show

She attended the show with her fiance, West End star Jamie Bogyo. The pair got engaged in July.

Marisa’s dark tresses were styled in voluminous curls for the show, while she opted for a subtle make-up look.

In another snap of the star, she was seen scaling a grand staircase at the venue while sporting a huge pair of sunglasses.

Jamie shared pictures and videos of the moment, captioned: ‘She said she’ll think about it!’, with Marisa commenting: ‘A weeping mess.’

In an apparent sweet nod to the late singer Amy, the pair celebrated on Primrose Hill – one of Amy’s favourite haunts.

In Jamie’s post, Marisa could be seen leaping into her partner’s arms, after he got down on one knee in the park, for a sweet embrace.

The actress was then surprised by her friends and family who had gathered to congratulate the couple on their joyous news.

An adorable snap holding onto a rose also allowed Marisa to show off her whopping diamond ring.

Marisa and Jamie celebrated their fourth anniversary in January.

Jamie is also an actor and made his professional debut in the West End adaptation of Moulin Rouge where he played Christian.

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Marisa looked the epitome of chic as she arrived wearing black fitted peplum blazer

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The star was joined on the front row by Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz, as well as The Summer I Turned Pretty actress Lola Tung

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Marisa’s blazer was complete with sheer arms and a huge gold-lined sharp point feature at the front

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Marisa’s dark tresses were styled in voluminous curls for the show

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She paired the striking blazer with wide-leg black trousers and platform heels

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In another snap of the star, she was seen scaling a grand staircase at the venue while sporting a huge pair of sunglasses

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For the show, Marisa carried a black and gold leather Balmain bag

Last year, he starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspect Of Love which ran for a limited period from May to August.

Back To Black was released in April and saw Marisa play the role of late singer-songwriter Amy.

Scenes from the film depicted her tumultuous marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil (played by Jack O’Connell).

Blake, who was wed to the singer between 2007 and 2009, previously admitted introducing her to heroin.

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She attended the show with her fiance, West End star Jamie Bogyo. The pair got engaged in July

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Marisa is seen sat on the front row with Brooklyn and is wife Nicola

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Marisa opted for a subtle make-up look for the show on Wednesday

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Marisa hid her engagement ring as she posed for photos, following her engagement in July to West End star Jamie (pictured in July)

He is seen by many of her fans as partly responsible for her death from alcohol poisoning aged just 27 in 2011.

Despite Back To Black catapulting Marisa to fame, the biopic, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, was slated by film critics.

They described the picture as a ‘poor piece of filmmaking’ and a ‘Saturday-night impersonation’ of the star.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brooklyn and Nicola dressed to impress for the evening

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria and David Beckham 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.

The fashion designer, 50, and the former footballer, 49, who’ve been married for 25 years, sweetly held hands as they exited the eatery following the family meal.

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.

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Victoria and David Beckham 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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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

The former Spice Girl accessorised her look with dark sunglasses and a chic black bag, with the star sporting her signature pout as she walked.

David meanwhile nailed casual chic as he led his wife from the restaurant.

The sportsman donned a dark brown leather jacket which he teamed with dark jeans and tan shoes.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn looked sharp as he donned a brown suit with a white shirt for the occasion.

The aspiring chef held an iPhone box in his hand as he strolled alongside wife Nicola, who shielded her face from view.

The actress flashed a glimpse of her abs in a red bustier top, which she teamed with black trousers and a fluffy trim black coat.

Elsewhere, while most of the family dressed to impress, Romeo opted for a black hoodie, baggy black jeans and a beanie hat.

While Harper – who last week followed in her mum’s glam footsteps – followed his casual look, rocking a grey cardigan and white top paired with loose-fitting blue jeans and white trainers .

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

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The fashion designer, 50, and the former footballer, 49, who’ve been married for 25 years, sweetly held hands as they exited the eatery following the family meal

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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

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The former Spice Girl accessorised her look with dark sunglasses and a chic black bag, with the star sporting her signature pout as she walked

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David meanwhile nailed casual chic as he led his wife from the restaurant

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The sportsman donned a dark brown leather jacket which he teamed with dark jeans and tan shoes

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

Not pictured on the Beckham family outing was youngest son Cruz, 19, and his singer girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 28. 

The family dinner comes after Romeo took to the Paris Fashion Week catwalk for the Balenciaga show as he cemented his foray into fashion.

It was revealed earlier last month that Romeo had reportedly left his Premier League football club, despite being offered a new contract by Brentford FC in June, to pursue a fashion career.

The middle Beckham son looked stylish as he walked the show in a blue striped polo shirt and a pair of baggy jeans. He completed his ensemble with a pair huge silver moon boot shoes and visor-style sunglasses.

Also in attendance for the show was Amelia Gray Hamlin, who looked chic in an oversized black trench coats and wide-leg pants.

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Meanwhile, Brooklyn looked sharp as he donned a brown suit with a white shirt for the occasion

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The aspiring chef held an iPhone box in his hand as he strolled alongside wife Nicola, who shielded her face from view

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The actress flashed a glimpse of her abs in a red bustier top, which she teamed with black trousers and a fluffy trim black coat.

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Brooklyn wrapped a protective arm around his wife as they left the restaurant

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The couple cut stylish figures on the night out

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David and Victoria donned serious expressions as they left

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The footballer walked with determination as he led his wife from the restaurant

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The pair enjoyed dinner with their children on Wednesday

Her appearance came days after her and Romeo were spotted sneaking out of a London Fashion Week bash.

After the show, Romeo enjoyed a dinner at Hotel Costes in the French capital – continuing to rep Balenciaga in a pair of grey tracksuit bottoms and an oversized hoodie.

Fully committing to fashion, Romeo recently signed with top Paris fashion agency Safe Management.

Prince Harry has kicked off his solo trip to Southern Africa after a fleeting visit to the UK and joined a bonfire event in Lesotho, where he made an impassioned plea

Prince Harry has begged “people at the top” to “start listening” as he kicked off his solo trip to Africa without Meghan Markle.

After several days in New York last week and a fleeting visit to the UK earlier this week, the Duke of Sussex has now headed to Lesotho for his first trip to Southern Africa in five years. While there, he reunited with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, with whom he co-founded his charity Sentebale.

Set up in 2006, the organisation supports children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana living with, or who are at risk from, HIV. Last night, Harry caught up with Prince Seeiso around a bonfire at a children’s centre in the small country.

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And there he talked about the impact of his Sentebale charity and made an impassioned plea. During a speech, Harry said: “We’re hitting the targets, not just Sentebale but all of the departments are, and it’s making a massive difference, and it is this surge of energy and optimism and the voice of young people ranging from six to 25 – and the biggest difference of which really needs more work, is when people from the top start listening.”

At the bonfire welcome event, Harry was also greeted by those who support Sentebale and enjoyed a performance from dancers and a choir. Earlier in the day, it emerged he had enjoyed lunch with Princess Senate Seeiso in Lesotho, which is often called the ‘Mountain Kingdom’.

During the rest of his Africa trip, Harry is expected to gather with world business leaders and philanthropists in the region to work towards fostering prosperity in Southern African communities, specifically for young people, with a series of events in Lesotho and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Prince Harry with Prince Seeiso, the two co-founders of the charity, Sentebale ( 
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It comes after his brief trip to the London, which saw him appear at the WellChild Awards on Monday night where he paid tribute to the children and teenagers recognised by the charity, who act as carers, fundraisers or just carry on with life as they cope with debilitating conditions.

His brief trip to the UK came after a string of solo outings in New York last week, where he spoke at several high-level summits connected to the United Nations General Assembly and also appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. While at the WellChild Awards, Harry met one of the winners, Scarlett Cripps, who was recognised for her uplifting attitude despite living with a number of complex medical conditions.

On meeting Harry, the 10-year-old gave him a set of crystal hearts – a blue one for himself, a green one for his son Prince Archie, a yellow heart for his daughter Princess Lilibet and a purple crystal heart for Meghan.

And afterwards, Scarlett’s mum, Aby Cripps, revealed: “Scarlett told Harry she filled the crystal hearts with love and whenever he had a bad day or sad day he had to squeeze the heart and it would show him how special he was and make him smile. He said it was a lovely gesture and he hadn’t seen his wife and his children because he was travelling here, so he’ll take it out later and squeeze them and it will remind him of his lovely wife.”

His brief trip to the UK came as relations with his father King Charles and brother Prince William remained strained. And despite travelling thousands of miles from California, it appears that Harry did not see his older sibling or his father, who is receiving treatment for cancer, during his brief stint in the country, as he remained in Scotland following engagements north of the border.

In an emotional scene, the Princess of Wales hugged budding photographer Liz Hatton, 16, who is bravely battling a rare and aggressive tumour, at Windsor Castle

The Princess of Wales hugged a young fellow cancer sufferer after she was invited to Windsor Castle to take pictures with Prince William.

In an emotional scene, budding photographer Liz Hatton, 16, who is bravely battling a rare and aggressive tumour, was asked by the Prince of Wales to join him at an investiture he was holding to capture participants including legendary cyclist Sir Mark Cavendish, former rugby referee Waynes Barnes and Scottish footballing legend Ali McCoist. Liz, from Harrogate in Yorkshire, has set herself a challenge to take part in as many photography experiences as possible and received a personal invitation from the future King after he found out about her through the London Air Ambulance Charity, of which he is patron.

The Princess of Wales announced last month that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with cancer in February. In a personal message on social media, William and Kate said on Wednesday night: “A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today.

The Prince of Wales held an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle
“A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both. Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us. W&C.” Liz described being “over the moon” after meeting the prince and princess at the castle.

“Such lovely, genuine and kind people, I’m over the moon that my family and I had this experience,” she wrote on social media. Despite the meeting with Liz taking place in a private capacity after the investiture, it is the first time the princess has been seen in an official capacity since she announces she would slowly return to duties after nine months away to concentrate on her recovery.

In an emotional audio statement over an intimate video of the princess with husband Prince William and their three children in the Norfolk countryside, the future queen said she was looking forward to returning to duties but admitted “my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes”. Kate, who is expected to appear with other senior royals at the Remembrance Day services at the Cenotaph next month in what could be her first official engagement back, wore her hair down with gold earrings, with a dressed in a burgundy trouser suit and beige top and was pictured embracing Liz.

The prince and princess also posed for a group shot with Liz’s family, her mother Vicky, stepfather Aaron and brother Mateo. The teenager began a photography bucket list appeal after being diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumour in January.

Her mum, Vicky Roboyna, said in June doctors have told her daughter she has between six months and three years to live. Liz was invited by the prince to take photos of investiture recipients receiving their honours from William and learn about pictures taken throughout the day.

Some of her images were shared on Kensington Palace’s social media including photos of cyclist Sir Mark Cavendish with the prince, and footballer Karen Carney. Kensington Palace said William found out about Liz through the London Air Ambulance Charity of which he is patron. “Following the investiture both the Prince and Princess of Wales met Liz privately with her family to hear about her day and journey,” a Palace spokesperson said.

Prince Harry is now on his second week of solo engagements in Southern Africa after appearances last week in New York and London without Meghan Markle – and an expert has explained why Harry is carrying out these visits without his wife

Meghan Markle once declared that she and Prince Harry were like “salt and pepper”, insisting, “we always move together” – but it has not been the case in recent weeks.

Firstly, Harry appeared at a charity event organised by Hollywood star Kevin Costner alone with Meghan reportedly sick. Hot on the heels of that, Harry then headed to New York solo for a string appearances including speaking at a summit organised by the Clinton Foundation and appearing on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Earlier this week, he made a fleeting trip to the UK alone to attend the WellChild Awards and has now headed to Southern Africa for a series of visits in Lesotho and South Africa. It has led many to wonder why Harry has been on his travels without his wife – even though the pair headed to Colombia together in August.

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One PR expert believes there is a strategic reason why Meghan appears to be ‘missing’, especially from Harry’s royal-style outings. Mark Borkowski told The Telegraph that the Sussexes’ “separation of work” has been ongoing for a while now, especially as Meghan works on her new American Riviera Orchard brand.

And he believes the reason behind their solo appearances is because their “star power” as a couple that they believed they might have had when they dramatically quit their royal roles “didn’t work”. He explained: “They had to change the narrative. They need a venture that deflects from the failures. The charity aspect impresses upon everybody that he [Harry] does have value beyond the controversial stuff. It has the effect of separating them from the bad press and the failed content ideas. The punters still have time for Harry.”

Harry did mention wife Meghan while in the UK when he met one of the WellChild Award winners Scarlett Cripps, who was recognised for her uplifting attitude despite living with a number of complex medical conditions. On meeting Harry, the 10-year-old gave him a set of crystal hearts – a blue one for himself, a green one for his son Prince Archie, a yellow heart for his daughter Princess Lilibet and a purple crystal heart for Meghan.

Prince Harry at a bonfire welcome event in Lesotho ( 
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And afterwards, Scarlett’s mum, Aby Cripps, revealed: “Scarlett told Harry she filled the crystal hearts with love and whenever he had a bad day or sad day he had to squeeze the heart and it would show him how special he was and make him smile. He said it was a lovely gesture and he hadn’t seen his wife and his children because he was travelling here, so he’ll take it out later and squeeze them and it will remind him of his lovely wife.”

Meanwhile, Harry arrived in Lesotho in Southern Africa yesterday after his whirlwind trip to the UK and was reunited with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, with whom he co-founded his charity Sentebale.

Set up in 2006, the organisation supports children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana living with, or who are at risk from, HIV. Last night, Harry caught up with Prince Seeiso around a bonfire at a children’s centre in the small country.

And there he talked about the impact of his Sentebale charity and made an impassioned plea. During a speech, Harry said: “We’re hitting the targets, not just Sentebale but all of the departments are, and it’s making a massive difference, and it is this surge of energy and optimism and the voice of young people ranging from six to 25 – and the biggest difference of which really needs more work, is when people from the top start listening.”

At the bonfire welcome event, Harry was also greeted by those who support Sentebale and enjoyed a performance from dancers and a choir. Earlier in the day, it emerged he had enjoyed lunch with Princess Senate Seeiso in Lesotho, which is often called the ‘Mountain Kingdom’.

During the rest of his Africa trip, Harry is expected to gather with world business leaders and philanthropists in the region to work towards fostering prosperity in Southern African communities, specifically for young people, with a series of events in Lesotho and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Meghan Markle turned heads when she stepped out with Prince Harry in Whistler, Canada – and many believed that her ‘white’ outfit was a ‘secret message’ to Princess Kate

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Meghan Markle sent a message to Princess Kate with her choice of outfit as she stepped out in Whistler with Prince Harry for an Invictus Games event.

The Sussexes visited Canada in February 2024 – just two months after Kate had hosted her annual Together at Christmas event. For the festive gathering, the Princess dazzled in an all-white ensemble; a calf-grazing white coat over a white crew neck sweater, teamed with a pair of high-waisted white trousers.

Comparisons were quickly made when Meghan opted for her own ‘white’ outfit at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025’s One Year to Go celebrations. Her snowy look included a £235 Calvin Klein puffer coat, £190 Sorel Joan of Arctic snow boots and a £360 Burberry cashmere Pom Pom beanie.

Fashion editor Amber Graafland told Fabulous that Meghan’s outfit colour choice could have sent some hidden signs. She said: “Giving a masterclass in ski chic Meghan opted for a snow bunny theme in white skinny jeans, a cropped £537 cashmere sweater and a tonal Calvin KIein coat. Adept at using her clothing to convey deeper meanings, Meghan’s deployment of angelic white could of course have a much deeper meaning. White symbolises purity, innocence, and neutrality.

“It also represents new beginnings, which could indicate a willingness to leave the controversy of the past few days behind and move on with her newly defined role.”

The start of 2024 saw Meghan and Harry embark on a rebrand, which included the launch of a new website, Sussex.com to replace their Archewell.com website. But the couple quickly came under fire with critics claming the couple were cashing in on their royal links despite having quit as working royals.

The revamped site declares itself ‘The Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’, and it also links to their former sussexroyal.com website – even though they agreed to stop using the ‘Sussex Royal’ title in 2020 when they stepped down.

Royal expert Angela Levin said it was “pathetic” the couple were using the royal coat of arms. She told The Sun newspaper: “They are cashing in on their royal connections that they say they hate so much. Queen Elizabeth II would be furious because they promised they wouldn’t do that. They should be stopped from using a title that they spent years insulting.”

Under the terms of an agreement struck with the Palace, Harry and Meghan can use Duke and Duchess titles but cannot use HRH in their commercial endeavours.

Critics also noted that, despite using their titles and the royal coat of arms, Harry and Meghan make no mention of the royal family on their website.

Prince Harry is described on the site as a “humanitarian, military veteran, mental health advocate, and environmental campaigner”. His biographical profile also states that he has “dedicated his adult life to advancing causes that he is passionate about and that advance permanent change for people and places.”

Other than stating Prince Harry “lives in California with his wife Meghan, and their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet” the profile does not make a single reference to his family.

Meanwhile, the Duchess’s biography states that she is a “feminist and champion of human rights and gender equity”. It adds: “Her lifelong advocacy for women and girls remains a constant thread in her humanitarian and business ventures.

“In 2018, Meghan married Prince Harry, becoming the Duchess of Sussex. She has written for a number of publications and created the lifestyle website, ‘The Tig’. The Duchess of Sussex guest edited British Vogue in July 2019, which was the fastest-selling copy in the magazine’s history.”

Prince Harry is currently in Southern Africa after travelling from London to Lesotho for a string of engagements with his beloved charity Sentebale – and one expert believes he made a very telling gesture during a welcome event

Prince Harry’s unusual ‘karate chop’ gesture hinted at his true feelings about being on a solo trip to Africa, according to an expert.

After a fleeting visit to the UK, the Duke of Sussex kicked off a visit to Lesotho by joining a chat around a bonfire as he reunited with his close friend and Sentebale charity co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, who described the duke as “my younger brother Mohale, the warrior”.

Princess Senate Seeiso, the niece of Prince Seeiso, shared footage in her Instagram stories of Harry speaking passionately about the charity, which supports young people with HIV/AIDs as he perched on a chair by a fire during the night-time gathering.

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Harry, in a puffer jacket and dark trousers, described how “stigma is being broken down in this country and also in Botswana”. And body language expert Darren Stanton says it was during this chat that Harry performed the never-before-seen gesture.

He explained: “When we saw Harry sitting by the bonfire speaking about his charity, you could instantly tell how comfortable he felt speaking about what he’s most passionate about. We saw him making a specific hand gesture during his conversation – which we hadn’t seen before.

“We saw him do a karate chop movement, which suggests he felt completely in control and nothing could get in the way of that. His levels of confidence were through the roof, and we have never seen him appear to be so certain of himself. Harry has come on from leaps and bounds in terms of believing in himself and his confidence in what he can achieve independently without reassurance.”

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Harry made the solo journey to the tiny mountain kingdom in southern Africa after his brief visit to the UK for the WellChild awards on Monday. Harry’s Sussex.com website recounted the trip under the headline “Lesotho Welcomes Harry Home” and said it “rekindled cherished connections from his childhood”.

Darren, speaking on behalf of Betfair Bingo, added: ” Prince Harry appeared to be on top form during this visit. He spoke with a number of people, and when he did, he leaned in close towards them, showing signs of active listening and giving them his full attention. On one occasion, he purposely lowered himself, which is significant. This means he wanted to show them he respects them and wants to connect with them on a deeper level.

“Harry was also tactile when conversing in many of his one-on-one conversations. He was seen touching their arms while looking directly into their eyeline, which are both examples of him fully engaging and connecting in that moment. Harry had a natural ease and confidence when meeting and speaking with people he never met before.”

Harry spent two months in the kingdom of Lesotho during his gap year when he was 19 in 2004, which inspired him to establish the Sentebale charity two years later, which now also works in Botswana. He came face-to-face with Aids orphans, met other traumatised young people and visited herd boys living a harsh existence looking after cattle in remote mountain areas.

It is his first visit to the country in five years, with his last taking place in 2019, the year he married Meghan Markle. Harry is also due to travel to Johannesburg in South Africa, and take part in a reception with South Africa-based stakeholders and strategic partner Lebec, a women-led finance and philanthropy firm.

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry have ruined Charles’ first year as king, a royal expert has claimed.

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It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for the Firm – from dozens of royal engagements to King Charles and Princess Kate announcing their cancer battles.

But alongside all of that, the Royal Family has been dodging bombs lobbed at them by Meghan and Harry.

The Sussexes have now been accused of launching unfair attacks on the Royal Family, while cashing in on their ties to the Firm.

And it’s those factors that royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams says has ruined Charles first year as king.

He said the Sussexes being evicted from Frogmore Cottage saw them retaliate.

Richard told The Sun: “The facts simply are with Harry and Megan that after Spare enough was enough so he had them evicted from Frogmore Cottage, and I don’t think they expected it.

“And they certainly didn’t like it.

“But the revelations in Spare, and not only the attacks on the Royal Family in that book and in the interviews surrounding it, which large numbers of people, watched, of course that Harry was responsible for, and it was his memoir.”

The expert said that while Spare had been released the year prior, the wake of it was still having an impact on the king’s reign.

Richard continued: “Spare was so badly planned you felt that he’d not had advice, but to attack Queen Camilla was clearly a red line, as was pointed out by the press that he’s so hostile to.
Prince Harry and King Charles set to meet for second time since monarch’s cancer diagnosis as exact date for reunion is revealed
“Therefore it was important that the King acted as he did.”

Richard also accused Harry and Meghan of “monetising on their links to the Royal Family”.

He added: “There’s no doubt that evicting the Sussexes from their domicile in the UK was something that showed immense royal displeasure.

“And, I think it was absolutely right to have done it.

“There’s also no doubt that the row with her with Omid Scobie later in the year and all of that was also very, very unhelpful.

“But what one’s not going to get now and the Sussex is they monetize their connections with the Royal Family.”

He added: “They will forever, it seems, be in the news and precisely how they behave and what they decide to do a matter for them obviously.”

Harry and Meghan betrayals

Oprah interview

Harry and Meghan’s explosive chat with Oprah Winfrey saw them make a series of bombshell revelations.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed no subject was “off limits” during the explosive chat in March 2021.

The interview unlocked a host of jaw-dropping remarks, racking up over 6,000 complaints from British viewers and even prompting a response from the Queen.

This included a claim that two royals allegedly questioned the colour of Prince Archie’s skin tone.

Meghan left jaws dropping after addressing her and Kate’s bridesmaid dress row after telling Oprah Kate made HER cry in the lead up to her wedding.

Meg told Oprah it had been difficult to see a “narrative that didn’t happen” surface after it was reported she left Kate in tears over her demands for Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress.

She instead told the chat show Queen: “The reverse happened.”

Spare

There was more to come in Harry’s book, as he recalled an alleged altercation with his brother William which ended with him falling into a dog bowl.

He also revealed how William disapproved of Harry’s marriage to Meghan and once called her “difficult,” “rude” and “abrasive.”

Harry’s father King Charles was also in the firing line for criticism. Harry laid into his father for not hugging him after the death of his mother, Diana, the late Princess of Wales, and claimed the King would often make jokes of “poor taste” about his paternity.

Kate, who Harry once hailed as the ‘sister I never had’, and stepmother Camilla were also not spared in the attack.

The Princess of Wales was accused of being cold towards her sister-in-law Meghan and claimed she was “disgusted” when Meghan asked to use her lipgloss.

He also partially blamed Kate and William for his decision to wear the controversial Nazi uniform to a fancy dress party in 2005, claiming they both “howled” when they saw him.

Netflix show

Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries lobbed bombs at The Firm – seeing it torn apart by royal experts.

To the shock of many it told stories of Meghan’s “jarring” first meeting with Princess Kate and Harry making digs at his father.

But, despite the attention it drew, it didn’t even rank in the top 200 most-watched Netflix shows from January to June last year.

The doc was pulled to pieces for giving examples of “truths”, which didn’t seem to stand up to reality.

As the privacy-loving couple whined about their struggles in the final part of their Netflix docuseries, they glossed over some important details.

Also, in an apparent dig at his dad King Charles’ parenting, Harry claimed he was “brought up” by friends in Africa.

The Sun has approached the Sussexes and Buckingham Palace for comment.

Richard was speaking as it was revealed Harry and Charles are set to have another reunion.

The duke will be at St Paul’s Cathedral for an Invictus Games ceremony and is understood to be “very keen” to see his dad.

They chatted for 30 minutes in February — days after the King’s cancer diagnosis.

The King, 75, recently cleared to resume public duties as he is treated for cancer, is expected to attend the year’s first Buckingham Palace garden party from 4pm.

Both events will finish around 6pm, clearing the way for a first meeting since Harry’s whistle-stop trip in early February.

A royal source told The Sun: “Harry is normally 5,000 miles away in California but by happy coincidence on Wednesday they will be just two miles apart.

“It’s clear he is keen to see his father as he continues his recovery and most people expect another reunion of some kind next week.”

The potential meeting is unlikely to include Prince William, who has been stung by his brother’s attacks and has not spoken to him since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.

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The King is currently undergoing cancer treatmentCredit: PA

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Harry’s Royal Salute Sentebale Team defeated the Grand Champions Team, in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, last monthCredit: PA

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The King’s Coronation saw the nation come to a standstill – before they all started celebrating

The latest picture comes nearly a month after the Princess of Wales released a landmark cancer update in a sweet video of her, Prince William, and the rest of the Wales family

Kate Middleton has been pictured for the first time since she released an update on her cancer diagnosis.

The picture, shared on the Kensington Palace official social media channels, shows Princess Kate embracing an aspiring photographer who inspired Kate and Prince William. The photographer, 16-year-old Liz Hatton, has documented her progress working through a bucket list as she battles a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

A caption under one photo posted on X, formerly Twitter, states: “A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today. A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both. Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us.” Kate and William enlisted the teen’s talents to help document an investiture ceremony held at Windsor today, with photos of the event posted online.

Liz was pictured alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales at an investiture
The couple thanked the 16-year-old in another caption posted under a selection of the photos she took of the ceremony that were posted on Instagram. The caption reads: “Congratulations to everyone who received honours at Windsor today! It was a pleasure to have @lizhatton_photography helping us to capture these special moments.”

Liz, from Harrogate, was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumors in January this year, with tumours discovered on both of her ovaries, her omentum tissue, and liver. The rare disease – of which there are only around 12 cases per year in England – is aggressive, and can leave people with just a matter of months to live.

Liz has been told she likely has between six months and three years to live, with the time frame dependant on the effectiveness of the chemotherapy she receives. She has focussed almost solely on photography in the months following her diagnosis, telling Digital Camera World that the craft has “become my focus in life”.

The teenager’s mum, Vicky, went viral on X, formerly Twitter, after she posted Liz’s bucket list, which includes:

Photograph the rehearsal of a major musical
Watch the filming of Would I Lie To You
Have photographs published in as many magazines as possible
Take photographs of the catwalk at London Fashion Week
Photograph circus performers practising their act
Help film a movie
Photograph a music festival
Take photos of the Christmas markets at Tivoli Gardens
Do a photo shoot with professional models
Take photos in a fashion shoot at a big fashion house

Among those receiving awards at today’s investiture were Ally McCoist, the Rangers and Scotland football legend who was made an OBE by Prince William, and cycling great Mark Cavendish, who was made a knight.