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  • When Prince Harry was the cheekiest member of the Royal Family: As he prepares to celebrate milestone birthday… 40 times the Duke of Sussex made us all laugh

    When Prince Harry was the cheekiest member of the Royal Family: As he prepares to celebrate milestone birthday… 40 times the Duke of Sussex made us all laugh

    Since he married Meghan Markle, he’s been striving to be known as a ‘humanitarian’, mental health campaigner and environmental activist. 

    Prince Harry, who turns 40 tomorrow, has certainly changed a lot since his younger days.

    Gone is the wild young prince of old, and with us now is the more serious, at times embittered, Duke of Sussex.

    But there have been plenty of times in the past that Harry – whose cheeky sense of humour used to be regularly on display – has made us all laugh.

    Below, we reveal 40 such occasions to mark the Duke of Sussex’s milestone birthday.  

    40 times Harry made us smile as he celebrates milestone birthday

    A three-year-old Prince Harry sticking his tongue out at photographers outside of the Portland Hospital in London in 1988, after visiting Sarah Ferguson and his newborn cousin Princess Beatrice
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    A three-year-old Prince Harry sticking his tongue out at photographers outside of the Portland Hospital in London in 1988, after visiting Sarah Ferguson and his newborn cousin Princess Beatrice

    Queen Elizabeth II can't help but grin proudly at her grandson as she inspects soldiers at their passing-out parade at Sandhurst Military Academy in 2006. Prince Harry responds with a small smile himself when she walks by
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    Queen Elizabeth II can’t help but grin proudly at her grandson as she inspects soldiers at their passing-out parade at Sandhurst Military Academy in 2006. Prince Harry responds with a small smile himself when she walks by

    Prince Harry makes his sister-in-law Kate, then the Duchess of Cambridge, laugh on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour, 2014
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    Prince Harry makes his sister-in-law Kate, then the Duchess of Cambridge, laugh on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour, 2014

    Harry jokingly points the head of an African rock python snake towards Prince William, who pulls away hesitantly during their joint trip to South Africa in June, 2010
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    Harry jokingly points the head of an African rock python snake towards Prince William, who pulls away hesitantly during their joint trip to South Africa in June, 2010

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    Prince Harry closes his eyes and grins as he tries out a bright orange immersion suit while taking a dip in the Arctic in 2011. He was with the Walking with the Wounded team in Spitsbergen, Norway, as they prepared to walk to the North Pole
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    Prince Harry closes his eyes and grins as he tries out a bright orange immersion suit while taking a dip in the Arctic in 2011. He was with the Walking with the Wounded team in Spitsbergen, Norway, as they prepared to walk to the North Pole

    Prince Harry, aged 13, grinning as he meets the Spice Girls during a visit to South Africa, where they were performing a concert, 1997. He clutches the hands of Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham while the then Prince Charles stands nearby
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    Prince Harry, aged 13, grinning as he meets the Spice Girls during a visit to South Africa, where they were performing a concert, 1997. He clutches the hands of Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham while the then Prince Charles stands nearby

    Prince Harry, then aged three, sticks his tongue out while being held by his mother, Princess Diana, on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour in 1988. In front of the pair are Prince William, Lady Gabriella Windsor and Lady Rose Windsor
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    Prince Harry, then aged three, sticks his tongue out while being held by his mother, Princess Diana, on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour in 1988. In front of the pair are Prince William, Lady Gabriella Windsor and Lady Rose Windsor

    Prince Harry at 40: Duke of Sussex hits a milestone birthday

    Harry ending his Invictus Games promotion video with the Queen with a hilarious mic drop in 2016
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    Harry ending his Invictus Games promotion video with the Queen with a hilarious mic drop in 2016

    The young prince, then aged five, couldn't resist peeking out of a window at Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour in 1990
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    The young prince, then aged five, couldn’t resist peeking out of a window at Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour in 1990

    Harry wraps his arm around a wooden skeleton during his time as a student at Eton College, 2003. He studied at the school from 1998, following William who started three years before
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    Harry wraps his arm around a wooden skeleton during his time as a student at Eton College, 2003. He studied at the school from 1998, following William who started three years before

    Harry, wearing a blue school jumper and shorts, peeks through homemade binoculars at photographers after finishing his first day at Mrs Mynor's nursery in Notting Hill, London on September 16, 1987
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    Harry, wearing a blue school jumper and shorts, peeks through homemade binoculars at photographers after finishing his first day at Mrs Mynor’s nursery in Notting Hill, London on September 16, 1987

    Prince Harry smiles as a dinner lady kisses his hand during a visit to the Osmani School in London, September 2002
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    Prince Harry smiles as a dinner lady kisses his hand during a visit to the Osmani School in London, September 2002

    Just six years old, Harry wears a white t-shirt and shorts as he sprints to the finishing line with a big smile during his school sports day on June 11, 1991
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    Just six years old, Harry wears a white t-shirt and shorts as he sprints to the finishing line with a big smile during his school sports day on June 11, 1991

    Say cheese! Harry cheekily squints during a family photo with his parents and brother Prince William at Kensington Palace, December 1986
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    Say cheese! Harry cheekily squints during a family photo with his parents and brother Prince William at Kensington Palace, December 1986

    The young prince grins as he attempts to balance a bucket of water on his head during a visit to the Osmani School in September 2002
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    The young prince grins as he attempts to balance a bucket of water on his head during a visit to the Osmani School in September 2002

    Marking the end of his studies at Eton in 2003, Harry, 18 at the time, smiles next to a bronze statue of Perseus holding the gorgon's head in a garden at the school
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    Marking the end of his studies at Eton in 2003, Harry, 18 at the time, smiles next to a bronze statue of Perseus holding the gorgon’s head in a garden at the school

    Princess Diana closes her eyes and Harry grins as water splashes against the pair while they slide down the Depth Charge ride at Thorpe Park, April 1992
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    Princess Diana closes her eyes and Harry grins as water splashes against the pair while they slide down the Depth Charge ride at Thorpe Park, April 1992

    With 'Wales' written across his head, Harry stands grinning in a diving suit during a visit to the Royal Navy's fleet diving squadron at Horsea Island, October 2007
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    With ‘Wales’ written across his head, Harry stands grinning in a diving suit during a visit to the Royal Navy’s fleet diving squadron at Horsea Island, October 2007

    Prince Charles picks Harry up to place him on the back of a family dog as King Juan Carlos, his wife Sofia, Princess Diana and William look on during a holiday in Palma, Majorca in 1986
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    Prince Charles picks Harry up to place him on the back of a family dog as King Juan Carlos, his wife Sofia, Princess Diana and William look on during a holiday in Palma, Majorca in 1986

    Harry plays with children in South Africa during a visit in 2006 to launch his charity Sentebale. He opens his mouth at a laughing child while another places her hand on his jaw
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    Harry plays with children in South Africa during a visit in 2006 to launch his charity Sentebale. He opens his mouth at a laughing child while another places her hand on his jaw

    Harry wraps his arm around his cousin Zara Tindall's shoulder, giving her an affectionate hug on the wedding day of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly at St. George's Chapel on May 17, 2008
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    Harry wraps his arm around his cousin Zara Tindall’s shoulder, giving her an affectionate hug on the wedding day of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly at St. George’s Chapel on May 17, 2008

    Prince Harry can't help but smile as his aunt Princess Anne presents him with an Afghanistan war campaign, May 2008
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    Prince Harry can’t help but smile as his aunt Princess Anne presents him with an Afghanistan war campaign, May 2008

    Anne playfully picks up a young Harry so he can see over the balcony at Buckingham Palace after Trooping the Colour in 1986
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    Anne playfully picks up a young Harry so he can see over the balcony at Buckingham Palace after Trooping the Colour in 1986

    Covered in mud and standing in the pouring ran, Harry grins to his fellow Young England polo players as he waits to receive his trophy after winning a match in 2003
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    Covered in mud and standing in the pouring ran, Harry grins to his fellow Young England polo players as he waits to receive his trophy after winning a match in 2003

    A barefoot Harry, wearing an adorable corduroy dungaree set, takes his first steps at home in the playroom of Kensington Palace in October 1985
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    A barefoot Harry, wearing an adorable corduroy dungaree set, takes his first steps at home in the playroom of Kensington Palace in October 1985

    Harry, wearing a laidback cap, jeans and unbuttoned shirt, seems to find something amusing at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, 2004
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    Harry, wearing a laidback cap, jeans and unbuttoned shirt, seems to find something amusing at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, 2004

    Harry, with a mischievous grin, holds a child wearing sunglasses and carrying a lollipop during his visit to Lesotho in 2004
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    Harry, with a mischievous grin, holds a child wearing sunglasses and carrying a lollipop during his visit to Lesotho in 2004

    Prince Harry makes his grandfather Prince Philip laugh as they watch the Rugby World Cup Final, 2015
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    Prince Harry makes his grandfather Prince Philip laugh as they watch the Rugby World Cup Final, 2015

    Harry, aged eight, smiles while wearing a helmet during a visit with Diana to Germany in 1993
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    Harry, aged eight, smiles while wearing a helmet during a visit with Diana to Germany in 1993

    Prince Harry smiles eagerly alongside his brother Prince William on his first day of prep school, September 1989
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    Prince Harry smiles eagerly alongside his brother Prince William on his first day of prep school, September 1989

    The young price looks comfortable holding a baby as he makes members of the public laugh during a visit to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff in 2008
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    The young price looks comfortable holding a baby as he makes members of the public laugh during a visit to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff in 2008

    With a bewildered expression, Harry poses with a copy of Hello! Magazine featuring his brother Prince William and Kate during a visit to University Hospital of Wales on June 5, 2008 in Cardiff
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    With a bewildered expression, Harry poses with a copy of Hello! Magazine featuring his brother Prince William and Kate during a visit to University Hospital of Wales on June 5, 2008 in Cardiff

    Prince Harry, right, playing on a fire engine in Sandringham during an adorable moment with his brother William, 1988
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    Prince Harry, right, playing on a fire engine in Sandringham during an adorable moment with his brother William, 1988

    William, Harry and Philip all laugh while the Queen looks somewhat disgruntled during the wedding of Lady Tamara Grosvenor and Edward Van Cutsem, 2004
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    William, Harry and Philip all laugh while the Queen looks somewhat disgruntled during the wedding of Lady Tamara Grosvenor and Edward Van Cutsem, 2004

    In a sweet father and son moment, Charles zooms down a slope with Harry on a sled during a skiing holiday in Klosters, Switzerland, 1997
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    In a sweet father and son moment, Charles zooms down a slope with Harry on a sled during a skiing holiday in Klosters, Switzerland, 1997

    Harry, wearing a 'Haiti we care' t-shirt, shows off his dance moves at a concert in Barbados in aid of the Haiti earthquake disaster in January 2010
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    Harry, wearing a ‘Haiti we care’ t-shirt, shows off his dance moves at a concert in Barbados in aid of the Haiti earthquake disaster in January 2010

    Harry takes a call and seals a £10billion City deal during a charity day for international brokerage firm ICAP, 2008. He's surrounded by workers in fancy dress
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    Harry takes a call and seals a £10billion City deal during a charity day for international brokerage firm ICAP, 2008. He’s surrounded by workers in fancy dress

    With a cheeky smile on his face, a 12-month-old Prince Harry shows off his piano skills with Prince William by his side at Kensington Palace in 1985
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    With a cheeky smile on his face, a 12-month-old Prince Harry shows off his piano skills with Prince William by his side at Kensington Palace in 1985

    Prince Harry shows his nurturing side in Barbados and cradles seven-week-old baby Jean-Luc Jordan during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in January 2010
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    Prince Harry shows his nurturing side in Barbados and cradles seven-week-old baby Jean-Luc Jordan during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in January 2010

    After setting off early and winning a race against Usain Bolt, Harry poses with the sportsman and the pair perform the runner's trademark celebration during a visit to Jamaica, 2012
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    After setting off early and winning a race against Usain Bolt, Harry poses with the sportsman and the pair perform the runner’s trademark celebration during a visit to Jamaica, 2012

  • Prince Harry at 40: Called Henry only when he was very naughty (quite often), how the cheeky Duke of Sussex endeared himself to millions… before marriage changed everything, writes royal expert CHARLES RAE

    Prince Harry at 40: Called Henry only when he was very naughty (quite often), how the cheeky Duke of Sussex endeared himself to millions… before marriage changed everything, writes royal expert CHARLES RAE

    The Duke of Sussex was a cuddly child who was fearless and mischievous even at a young age.

    Prince Henry Charles Albert David – the second son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana – was born weighing 6lb 14oz, at 4.20pm on September 15, 1984.

    He made his first public appearance the following day on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London, wrapped in a white shawl in his mother’s arms.

    It was made clear by his father that the newborn would be known as Harry – except of course when he was very, very naughty.

    So that meant that his full name was used quite often by his parents.

    Harry set his own rules, as proven by the then six-year-old telling his brother William:  ‘You’ll be King. I won’t. So, I can do what I want!’

    Prince Henry Charles Albert David was a cuddly child who was fearless and mischievous even at a young age, writes CHARLES RAE. His father Prince Charles made it clear that the newborn would be known as Harry - except for when he was naughty
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    Prince Henry Charles Albert David was a cuddly child who was fearless and mischievous even at a young age, writes CHARLES RAE. His father Prince Charles made it clear that the newborn would be known as Harry – except for when he was naughty

    Prince Henry Charles Albert David was born weighing 6lb 14oz, at 4.20pm on September 15, 1984
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    Prince Henry Charles Albert David was born weighing 6lb 14oz, at 4.20pm on September 15, 1984

    Prince Harry, in school uniform, wears a Red Nose for Red Nose Day, 1991
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    Prince Harry, in school uniform, wears a Red Nose for Red Nose Day, 1991

    Prince Charles having a quiet word with Prince Harry at a polo match in 1990
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    Prince Charles having a quiet word with Prince Harry at a polo match in 1990

    40 times Harry made us smile as he celebrates milestone birthday

    And he made the most of it.

    Harry’s cheeky sense of humour and ­happy-go-lucky nature made him instantly lovable.

    Diana’s former chef Darren McGrady recalled how Harry tried to trick him into giving him and William pizza for an evening meal.

    It’s no secret that Wills and Harry, who he described as ‘royal princes but with children’s’ palates,’ were partial to the odd bit of fast food.

    American-style foods like loaded potato skins, baby-back BBQ ribs, and pizza were apparently among Harry’s firm favourites.

    Princess Diana would take them down to Sticky Fingers near Kensington High Street for a treat, McGrady said in 2018.

    But their nannies at Kensington Palace — who used to decide on the princes’ menu — were not always as keen to indulge the boys with their favourite foods.

    Instead, they often opted for traditional roast meat and lots of healthy greens like broccoli and cabbage.

    ‘One evening roast chicken was on the menu,’ McGrady said.

    ‘And I found a note on the desk that read “Darren please give the boys pizza” and was signed Jess, the name of the nanny.

    ‘But it was written in [a] 10-year-olds’ handwriting,’ he continued, explaining that he soon realised it was Harry attempting to pick his own menu.

    McGrady said he didn’t make the boys pizza that night and made sure they got the original chicken option ‘because he was too scared of the nanny,’ but he kept the note to tease Harry about it.

    Former Police bodyguard Ken Wharfe first met the boys in 1986 when he was appointed to look after them.

    He recounted that Diana told him: ‘I don’t envy you looking after my kids’.

    And he would often hear more than once Diana scolding Harry with the words: ‘HENRY, NO!’

    Wharfe said the angriest he ever saw Diana was when she was telling off Harry for hitting William with a snooker cue while they stayed on Richard Branson’s Caribbean island, Necker.

    Former Police bodyguard Ken Wharfe (behind Princess Diana)  first met the boys in 1986 when he was appointed to look after them
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    Former Police bodyguard Ken Wharfe (behind Princess Diana)  first met the boys in 1986 when he was appointed to look after them

    Ken Wharfe said the angriest he ever saw Diana was when she was telling off Harry for hitting William with a snooker cue while they stayed on Richard Branson's Caribbean island Necker, seen here in 1990
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    Ken Wharfe said the angriest he ever saw Diana was when she was telling off Harry for hitting William with a snooker cue while they stayed on Richard Branson’s Caribbean island Necker, seen here in 1990

    Prince Harry looking down from a Buckingham Palace window during Trooping the Colour
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    Prince Harry looking down from a Buckingham Palace window during Trooping the Colour

    At eight years old Prince Harry was already showing a keen  interest in all things military. Above: The young Prince riding in a tank during a visit to a British regiment in Germany, 1990
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    At eight years old Prince Harry was already showing a keen  interest in all things military. Above: The young Prince riding in a tank during a visit to a British regiment in Germany, 1990

    Princess Diana's death in 1997 effectively cut short Prince Harry's childhood. Above: Harry walks behind his mother's coffin alongside his father, uncle Earl Spencer, brother Prince William and grandfather Prince Philip
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    Princess Diana’s death in 1997 effectively cut short Prince Harry’s childhood. Above: Harry walks behind his mother’s coffin alongside his father, uncle Earl Spencer, brother Prince William and grandfather Prince Philip

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    He also famously stuck his tongue out at photographers from the back of a car and once also stuck two fingers up at them.

    One of the worst scrapes he ever got into was when he was five or six.

    Dressed in army fatigues, the already soldier-mad youngster went to see Wharfe because he was bored and wanted something to do.

    Wharfe handed him a police radio and gave him various points to go to within the grounds of Kensington Palace.

    He was to report back on his radio with the words: ‘Mission accomplished.’

    After a few times, Harry asked over the radio if he could go and see his aunt Jane, Diana’s sister who also lived at the Palace.

    A short time later when Harry did not come back, he asked Jane where he was, and she told the flustered policeman that Harry had left 10 minutes earlier.

    But instead of turning left he turned right and headed for Kensington High Street.

    Wharfe – seeing his career almost floating away – contacted the young Prince and said: ‘Where are you, Harry.’

    The youngster said: ‘Hang on a minute. I am outside Tower Records.’

    Wharfe recalled: ‘I never moved so fast to recover Harry to the safety of the Palace.’

    Harry, on his sixth birthday, put his hand over the mouth of his two-year-old cousin, Princess Beatrice, on the palace balcony as the royal family watch the Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary Parade.

    He was dubbed ‘Kamikaze Harry’ by his nanny in tribute to his daredevil ways.

    He was also something of a prankster.

    At the age of eight he locked himself in a toilet on board a train just for fun, ignoring Diana’s pleas as she repeatedly banged on the door.

    A lover of practical jokes, he liked whoopee cushions and, as a small boy, a favourite trick was to dismantle his parents’ hi-fi at Highgrove.

    He would wait to watch their faces as they switched on the stereo, and nothing happened.

    But he also suffered with the emotional distress of witnessing the breakdown of his parents’ marriage, and the public fallout that followed.

    Then there was his mother’s death in Paris in 1997, which in effect cut short his childhood

    As a teenager there were drugs, and raucous parties.

    As a young man there were many raucous parties and many, many nightclubs. Above: Harry outside the club Mahiki in Mayfair, 2008
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    As a young man there were many raucous parties and many, many nightclubs. Above: Harry outside the club Mahiki in Mayfair, 2008

    Harry eventually joined the Army and completed two tours of Afghanistan. His service did much to counteract some of his brattish behaviour in his teenage years
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    Harry eventually joined the Army and completed two tours of Afghanistan. His service did much to counteract some of his brattish behaviour in his teenage years

    Prince Harry proposed to the former Suits actress Meghan Markle in 2017. Above: The couple pose in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden after announcing their engagement, November 2017
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    Prince Harry proposed to the former Suits actress Meghan Markle in 2017. Above: The couple pose in Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden after announcing their engagement, November 2017

    A 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day, May 19, 2018
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    A ‘happy’ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day, May 19, 2018

    The couple eventually walked away from the Royal family and gave a controversial interview to Oprah Winfrey
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    The couple eventually walked away from the Royal family and gave a controversial interview to Oprah Winfrey

    Prince Harry's bombshell memoir, Spare, was released in January 2023
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    Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir, Spare, was released in January 2023

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    But he eventually joined the Army and completed two tours of Afghanistan, which did much to counteract some of his brattish behaviour in his teenage years.

    But now, following his marriage to one-time actress Meghan Markle, he has turned into a whinger as he enters the early stages of middle age.

    His and Meghan’s controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey came after they walked away from the Royal Family to live in the USA.

    And then of course Harry poured out further venom on his family in his memoir Spare.

    There was also the couple’s Netflix series, in which more ‘truth bombs’ were fired back towards the Palace.

    He no longer speaks to William or sister-in-law Catherine, and rarely to his father.

    When he unexpectedly returned to the UK for his uncle’s funeral last month, he was said to have sat well away from his brother, and witnesses said the pair did not speak to each other.

    Harry seems to spend his life now talking to lawyers and fighting the British Government because he has lost his taxpayer police protection in the UK.

    It is a great pity that the young chap who endeared himself to millions in his home country and beyond has now turned into a sour man as he reaches a milestone birthday.

  • The story behind Prince Harry’s REAL name… and why he was only called it when he was ‘very, very naughty’ (and that was quite often)

    The story behind Prince Harry’s REAL name… and why he was only called it when he was ‘very, very naughty’ (and that was quite often)

    He was christened Prince Henry Charles Albert David by the Archbishop of Canterbury in December 1984.

    But Prince Charles and Princess Diana made it clear very early on that their newborn son would be known as Harry.

    He was only called Henry, Charles once revealed, when he had been ‘very, very naughty’.

    And, as it turned out, that was quite often.

    Harry, who turns 40 today, stepped out of line on several occasions in his early life – and those antics that would be mirrored by his behaviour as a teenager and young adult.

    Former police bodyguard Ken Wharfe recalled how he would regularly hear Diana scolding Harry with the words: ‘Henry, no!’

    Prince Harry, aged nearly four sticks his tongue out at photographers after being taken to see his newborn cousin, Princess Beatrice, 1988
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    Prince Harry, aged nearly four sticks his tongue out at photographers after being taken to see his newborn cousin, Princess Beatrice, 1988

    Prince Charles appears to sternly talk into his son's ear at a polo match in Cirencester, 1990
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    Prince Charles appears to sternly talk into his son’s ear at a polo match in Cirencester, 1990

    40 times Harry made us smile as he celebrates milestone birthday

    When on holiday with his mother and brother on Richard Branson’s Caribbean island, Necker, in 1990, the youngster hit his sibling with a snooker cue.

    On another occasion, he forged his nanny’s handwriting in an attempt to trick his family’s chef, Darren McGrady, into making him pizza for dinner instead of roast chicken.

    Harry also famously stuck his tongue out at photographers from the back of his family’s car after being taken to see the newborn Princess Beatrice in 1988.

    And, when he was five or six, he wandered out of the grounds of Kensington Palace before using a police radio Inspector Wharfe had given him and saying from the nearby Kensington High Street: ‘I’m outside Tower Records.’

    On his sixth birthday, he put his hand over the mouth of his two-year-old cousin, Princess Beatrice, on the Buckingham Palace balcony as the Royal Family gathered to watch the Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary Parade.

    So frequent were his antics that his nanny described him as ‘Kamikaze Harry’.

    At the age of eight, Harry locked himself in a toilet on a train and then ignored his mother’s pleas to open the door.

    Prince Harry running after the Easter Sunday church service at Windsor, April 1992
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    Prince Harry running after the Easter Sunday church service at Windsor, April 1992

    He also liked whoopee cushions and used to enjoy dismantling his parents’ hi-fi at Highgrove, and then watching their faces when they switched it on and nothing happened.

    A spokesman said shortly after Harry’s birth: ‘He will, of course, be christened Henry, but afterwards he’ll be Harry.

    ‘There are centuries of tradition involved. The parents are following a very old royal practice.’

    Henry was the name given to eight English kings, the final one being the tyrannical King Henry VIII.

    The closest other relation to Prince Charles with the name Henry was his great-uncle, the Duke of Gloucester, who died in 1974.

    Before Harry’s birth, betting firms reported that the favourites for the new royal name were George at 6-4, followed by Philip at 5-2.

    According to his biographer Mark Saunders, Harry was said to have relished the story of King Henry II, who ordered the murder of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.

    He also loved the rousing battleground speech in William Shakespeare’s play Henry V that ended, ‘Cry, “God for Harry! England and St George!”‘

    Prince Harry seen aged five at the Cirque Du Soleil, August 1990
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    Prince Harry seen aged five at the Cirque Du Soleil, August 1990

    Prince Harry at 40: Duke of Sussex hits a milestone birthday

    As he grew older, Harry’s naughtiness turned into more serious incidents, such as when he confessed to smoking cannabis at the age of 16 and was ordered to visit a drugs rehabilitation clinic by his father as a result.

    And, in an incident that made frontpage headline at the time, Harry went to a fancy dress party in 2005 dressed as a Nazi.

    The then-20-year-old attended the birthday bash of a friend with Prince William and Kate Middleton.

    The theme of the event was ‘native and colonial’.

    Harry wore the desert uniform of General Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps.

    In his 2022 Netflix series, Harry opened up about his dramatic misstep, saying: ‘It was one of the biggest mistakes of my life.

    ‘I felt so ashamed afterwards.’

    In 2012, Harry was photographed playing ‘strip billiards’ in his Las Vegas hotel suite with a group of naked women.

    The images went around the world and led to question marks over the actions of his protection officers.

  • Inside Prince Harry’s great escape! How the naughty young royal ran down Kensington High Street before using police radio to tell bodyguard: ‘I’m outside Tower Records’

    Inside Prince Harry’s great escape! How the naughty young royal ran down Kensington High Street before using police radio to tell bodyguard: ‘I’m outside Tower Records’

    It was a moment that left royal protection officer Ken Wharfe feeling as though his career was about to end – and with good reason.

    His young charge, the extraordinarily naughty Prince Harry, had snuck out of the confines of Kensington Palace and was standing outside a record shop on the nearby high street.

    Harry, then aged five or six, had used a police radio Inspector Wharfe had given him to cheerily tell the policeman where he was.

    Wharfe previously recalled how his dash to recover his charge was his ‘quickest’ ever.

    The incident was not the first time that Harry, who turns 40 today, stepped out of line.

    He once hit his brother Prince William with a snooker cue and on another occasion forged his nanny’s handwriting in an attempt to convince the family’s chef to make him pizza for dinner.

    Prince Harry, aged eight, seen with his mother Princess Diana and their police bodyguard Ken Wharfe out shopping in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, November 1992. When he was aged five or six he snuck out of the grounds of Kensington Palace and headed down to a record shop
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    Prince Harry, aged eight, seen with his mother Princess Diana and their police bodyguard Ken Wharfe out shopping in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, November 1992. When he was aged five or six he snuck out of the grounds of Kensington Palace and headed down to a record shop

    Inspector Wharfe took charge of security for Prince William and Prince Harry in 1986.

    The following year, he was appointed as a bodyguard to their mother Princess Diana.

    Harry’s escape from the confines of the Palace came after the young, soldier-obsessed royal had gone to Inspector Wharfe looking to be entertained.

    Describing him as a ‘real tearaway’ on GB News, Inspector Wharfe said: ‘I nearly lost my job once over him. Because he was trying to relieve a sense of boredom.

    ‘He came into my office, said, “Ken, I need to do something.”

    I said, “Ok, look, here’s a radio, go up to the garage, speak to the chauffer, make a phone call and I’ll give you another job.

    ‘So we did that four or five times, gone to the chef, gone to the flower seller whatever, in the end he said, “can I go down and see Aunt Jane?“, which was Diana’s sister, just outside the front of Kensington Palace.’

    Inspector Wharfe recalled how Harry used a police radio he had given him to cheerily tell the policeman that he was standing outside Tower Records (above) on Kensington High Street, after sneaking out of the Palace grounds
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    Inspector Wharfe recalled how Harry used a police radio he had given him to cheerily tell the policeman that he was standing outside Tower Records (above) on Kensington High Street, after sneaking out of the Palace grounds

    Inspector Wharfe checked with Lady Jane Fellowes and then allowed Harry to go and see her.

    She told the policeman that she would call him when he was on his way back.

    He continued: ‘About 20 minutes later, I rang Jane and said, “have you sent Harry back yet?”

    She said, “I sent him back ten minutes ago.”

    ‘A slight panic set in. So I called him up on the radio. I said, “Harry, it’s Ken, where are you?”

    Prince Harry lived at Kensington Palace with his mother Princess Diana, father Prince Charles and brother Prince William
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    Prince Harry lived at Kensington Palace with his mother Princess Diana, father Prince Charles and brother Prince William

    Prince Harry sticks his tongue out at photographers from the backseat of his car as he and his brother are driven away after seeing their newborn cousin Princess Beatrice at Portland Hospital in London, 1988
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    Prince Harry sticks his tongue out at photographers from the backseat of his car as he and his brother are driven away after seeing their newborn cousin Princess Beatrice at Portland Hospital in London, 1988

    40 times Harry made us smile as he celebrates milestone birthday

    Prince Harry and Prince William sitting on a police motorbike alongside their mother Diana in 1987
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    Prince Harry and Prince William sitting on a police motorbike alongside their mother Diana in 1987

    He said that Harry replied, “Just a moment, I’m outside Tower Records”.

    ‘It was the quickest run back I had ever done. But anyway, there he was this small kid stood outside Tower Records with my radio,’ he added.

    The policeman remained in royal employment until late 1993, after Prince Charles and Diana had separated.

    Tower Records’ first store, which opened in 1984, was the one on Kensington High Street.

    The following year, the firm’s flagship outlet at Piccadilly Circus opened. Both stores were sold to Virgin in 2003 and then renamed Zavvi in 2007.

    Zavvi went into administration in 2008.

    Inspector Wharfe is the author of Diana – Closely Guarded Secret and Guarding Diana – Protecting the Princess around the World.

    An advert for the opening of Tower Records on Kensington High Street
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    An advert for the opening of Tower Records on Kensington High Street

  • What is the secret behind Victoria Beckham’s £850 cult dress that has been worn by Kendall Jenner, Queen Letizia, Phoebe Dynevor and Amanda Holden?

    What is the secret behind Victoria Beckham’s £850 cult dress that has been worn by Kendall Jenner, Queen Letizia, Phoebe Dynevor and Amanda Holden?

    What does it take to make a dress a smash hit?

    Ask Victoria Beckham, who has produced a dress that ticks so many boxes it’s becoming as famous as the Herve Leger bandage dress was in the Noughties. Only a lot more versatile.

    The cult dress seems to suit women of all ages – thanks to VB’s five-point formula.

    Point one is the ruched long waist. Ruching or gathering from waist to hip is as flattering as it is forgiving, and adds movement and interest to a very simple silhouette – not to mention it disguises any lumps and bumps.

    Point two is a clean, uncomplicated, feminine silhouette. The dress is cut like a gently flared, midi-length tea dress, so it’s elegant, flattering and eminently wearable.

    Victoria in her dress and David Beckham in New York City, 2022
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    Victoria in her dress and David Beckham in New York City, 2022

    King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend a reception at Buckingham Palace
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    King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend a reception at Buckingham Palace

    Other fashionable followers include model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 37, seen in Paris
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    Other fashionable followers include model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 37, seen in Paris

    This is partly thanks to the third point (a crucial one if you’re over the age of 50) – the draped tulip sleeves.

    These cunningly have it both ways: they’re long enough to disguise any trace of bingo wings and, at the same time, split to the shoulder so the look is lighter and fresher.

    Point four: the miracle dress comes in six plain block colours, so it has all the advantages of a floral dress, plus modernity and striking power.

    Naturally Victoria took her catwalk bow wearing the black version, which will no doubt be the LBD on the social circuit this autumn.

    Which brings us to point five of the winning formula: you can dress it up or down, and wear it year round. Not much more you can ask from a dress really.

    £850 dress fit for a queen that’s behind Posh’s best ever year

    As far as rags to riches go, it seems Victoria Beckham’s label has one ‘rag’ to thank in particular.

    For this £850 dress has driven profits at Posh Spice’s once troubled fashion brand – with sales soaring by 52 per cent last year.

    A-list fans already include Queen Letizia of Spain, 51, and influencer Kendall Jenner, 28, who have both worn the ‘parrot green’ version of the midi-dress.

    Gugu Mbatha-Raw seen in the Victoria Beckham Show in Paris Fashion Week, 2023
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    Gugu Mbatha-Raw seen in the Victoria Beckham Show in Paris Fashion Week, 2023

    Influencer Kendall Jenner, 28, has worn the 'parrot green' version of the midi-dress
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    Influencer Kendall Jenner, 28, has worn the ‘parrot green’ version of the midi-dress

    Other fashionable followers include model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 37, and actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw, 41.

    Even Ms Beckham, 50, has worn various colours of the dress which has come to be dubbed her ‘cult item’.

    One in ten of her online sales is said to be the outfit – which was launched in her spring/summer 2023 show on supermodel Bella Hadid.

    A source said the former Spice Girl was ‘thrilled’ at the turnover, adding: ‘Victoria has worked so hard on her label. It has been tough at times but she is so happy it is now going from strength to strength.’

    The brand, which was launched in 2008, has reportedly borrowed more than £30 million to stay afloat over the years. However last year saw revenues soar from £59 million to £89 million – its third consecutive year of growth.

  • Shirtless Romeo Beckham, 21, shows his love for Barbie while relaxing in a sauna as he holds the much coveted hot pink Stanley Cup inspired by the movie

    Shirtless Romeo Beckham, 21, shows his love for Barbie while relaxing in a sauna as he holds the much coveted hot pink Stanley Cup inspired by the movie

    Romeo Beckham showed his love for Barbie on Wednesday with a shirtless snap in a sauna.

    The Brentford FC player, 21, posted a steamy picture of himself relaxing in nothing but a pair of £260 Versace swimming trunks as he sipped on a limited edition hot pink Barbie Stanley Cup.

    The son of David and Victoria Beckham shot the camera a cheeky look as he drank from the special edition flask.

    Romeo captioned the snap with just a yoga emoji before posting a more covered up picture to his Instagram story later that day.

    He posted the black and white mirror selfie to his Instagram Story and was wearing a crisp white T-shirt and backwards cap.

    Romeo Beckham, 21, showed his love for Barbie by sipping on a limited edition hot pink Stanley Cup while relaxing in a sauna in a pair of £260 Versace swimming trunks
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    Romeo Beckham, 21, showed his love for Barbie by sipping on a limited edition hot pink Stanley Cup while relaxing in a sauna in a pair of £260 Versace swimming trunks

    The footballer later posted the black and white mirror selfie to his Instagram Story and was wearing a crisp white T-shirt and backwards cap
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    The footballer later posted the black and white mirror selfie to his Instagram Story and was wearing a crisp white T-shirt and backwards cap

    Romeo and Cruz spent quality time with younger sister Harper on Sunday as they enjoyed a family day out at Disney World in Orlando
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    Romeo and Cruz spent quality time with younger sister Harper on Sunday as they enjoyed a family day out at Disney World in Orlando

    The Instagram posts comes after Romeo and Cruz, 19, spent quality time with their younger sister Harper on Sunday as they enjoyed a family day out at Disney World in Orlando.

    Taking to Instagram, the pair gave a glimpse into their fun trip to the magical theme park with their sister, 13, and friends.

    Harper looked happier than ever as she donned a Grogu, Baby Yoda, headband from the Star Wars franchise movie The Mandaloria.

    She cut a stylish figure in a pretty pink minidress which she teamed with white long Nike socks and coordinated trainers.

    Meanwhile Cruz got into the Disney spirit as he rocked a Disney Princesses themed T-shirt with a pair of beige shorts.

    The musician also opted for a pink sequinned Mickey Mouse ears headband as they explored parks Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

    Brentford footballer Romeo looked effortless cool for the outing in a pair of £280 Rhude basketball shorts which he teamed with a sleeveless T-shirt and backwards baseball cap.

    The Beckham children clearly didn't want their parents to feel left out and gifted their dad David a Ratatouille cheese bucket hat
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    The Beckham children clearly didn’t want their parents to feel left out and gifted their dad David a Ratatouille cheese bucket hat

    Cruz got into the Disney spirit as he rocked a Disney Princesses themed T-shirt while Romeo (left) donned £280 Rhude basketball shorts which he teamed with a sleeveless T-shirt
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    Cruz got into the Disney spirit as he rocked a Disney Princesses themed T-shirt while Romeo (left) donned £280 Rhude basketball shorts which he teamed with a sleeveless T-shirt

    Musician Cruz snapped a selfie wearing a pink sequinned Mickey Mouse ears headband as the family explored the Magic Kingdom and Epcot parks
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    Musician Cruz snapped a selfie wearing a pink sequinned Mickey Mouse ears headband as the family explored the Magic Kingdom and Epcot parks

    Victoria Beckham shared a slew sweet family snaps on Wednesday as she documented a recent wholesome trip to Muskoka in Canada (seen with son Romeo)
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    Victoria Beckham shared a slew sweet family snaps on Wednesday as she documented a recent wholesome trip to Muskoka in Canada (seen with son Romeo)

    The Beckham children clearly didn’t want their parents to feel left out and gifted their dad David a Ratatouille cheese bucket hat.

    Taking to her Instagram Story, Victoria, 50, shared a shirtless selfie of her former England football husband, 49, wearing the eye catching yellow hat.

    The fashion mogul wrote: ‘When the kids go to Disney World…. And dad gets a cheese hat! Ratatouille’.

    The whole Beckham clan have been spending time together recently as Victoria shared a slew of sweet family snaps on Wednesday as she documented a recent wholesome trip to Muskoka in Canada.

    The fashion designer took to Instagram as she posed with Romeo, Cruz and daughter Harper as she and David enjoyed some quality time away.

    Victoria showed off her impressive physique in a pair of tiny denim shorts which she teamed with a grey hoodie and black cap.

    Another snap showed her and David relaxing on a sofa with Harper and Romeo as they all beamed at the camera.

    Former footballer David looked casual in a khaki shirt and navy jogging bottoms while Romeo wore a stylish white silk shirt and denim shorts.

    The fashion designer, 50, took to Instagram as she posed with sons Romeo, Cruz, and daughter Harper, (pictured) as her and David enjoyed some quality time away
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    The fashion designer, 50, took to Instagram as she posed with sons Romeo, Cruz, and daughter Harper, (pictured) as her and David enjoyed some quality time away

    Another snap showed her and David relaxing on a sofa with Harper and Romeo as they all beamed at the camera
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    Another snap showed her and David relaxing on a sofa with Harper and Romeo as they all beamed at the camera

    She penned in the caption: 'Special family moments in Muskoka x Kisses #SalterFamily. 'I love you all so much!! xx @davidbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven'
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    She penned in the caption: ‘Special family moments in Muskoka x Kisses #SalterFamily. ‘I love you all so much!! xx @davidbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven’

    Cruz Beckham shares video of the Spice Girls singing Mama

    There was also a group shot of all the Beckhams with the Salter family – who are close pals of theirs and have a house there.

    Jamie Salter is the Founder and CEO of Authentic Brands Group, the company that David Beckham partnered with last year to co-own and manage his brand.

    David also visited them over in Canada last summer.

    She penned in the caption: ‘Special family moments in Muskoka x Kisses #SalterFamily.

    ‘I love you all so much!! xx @davidbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven.’

  • Nicola Peltz flaunts her figure in a tiny pink and yellow bikini before posing with shirtless husband Brooklyn Beckham during romantic getaway

    Nicola Peltz flaunts her figure in a tiny pink and yellow bikini before posing with shirtless husband Brooklyn Beckham during romantic getaway

    Nicola Peltz showcased her incredible figure in a skimpy yellow and pink bikini on Friday as she posed during a romantic getaway with husband Brooklyn Beckham.

    The actress, 29, looked gorgeous as she modelled her swimwear before posing next to her shirtless husband, 25, in a series of Instagram snaps.

    Nicola oozed confidence as she rocked the floral two-piece, which she teamed with a pink bandana.

    Meanwhile aspiring chef Brooklyn displayed his array of tattoos while donning a pair of pink trunks over his white Calvin Klein boxers.

    The couple shared a selection of the same photos, with Brooklyn simply captioning his images: ‘Wifey’.

    Nicola Peltz showcased her incredible figure in a skimpy yellow and pink bikini on Friday as she posed during a romantic getaway with husband Brooklyn Beckham
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    Nicola Peltz showcased her incredible figure in a skimpy yellow and pink bikini on Friday as she posed during a romantic getaway with husband Brooklyn Beckham

    The actress, 29, looked gorgeous as she modelled her swimwear before posing next to her shirtless husband, 25, in a series of Instagram snaps
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    The actress, 29, looked gorgeous as she modelled her swimwear before posing next to her shirtless husband, 25, in a series of Instagram snaps

    The son of David and Victoria Beckham also uploaded images of himself and Nicola smooching in a boat at sunset.

    While another sees the loved-up pair once again locking lips, this time while sitting aboard a jet-ski.

    The couple were not alone during their trip, as Nicola also shared a snap of the duo posing with pal Alison Albright, though it’s not known if she’s been with them throughout the whole of their trip

    The just days ago, the married couple posed in a series of loved-up shots from their weekend away.

    Nicola shared a glimpse of the holiday on her TikTok account as she sat on the back of a boat in one part of the clip with her arm around her husband.

    She looked as stylish as ever in a black and pink crop top and jeans and wore a bandana while beaming at the camera.

    Later the pair both donned dark black hoodies as Nicola planted a kiss on Brooklyn’s cheek.

    They also hopped on a jet ski during the trip away and Brooklyn was seen giving his wife a piggy back as they made their way through the woods in the undisclosed location.

    The son of David and Victoria Beckham also uploaded images of himself and Nicola smooching in a boat at sunset
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    The son of David and Victoria Beckham also uploaded images of himself and Nicola smooching in a boat at sunset

    While another sees the loved-up pair once again locking lips, this time while sitting aboard a jet-ski
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    While another sees the loved-up pair once again locking lips, this time while sitting aboard a jet-ski

    The couple were not alone during their trip, as Nicola also shared a snap of the duo posing with pal Alison Albright, though it's not known if she's been with them throughout the whole of their trip
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    The couple were not alone during their trip, as Nicola also shared a snap of the duo posing with pal Alison Albright, though it’s not known if she’s been with them throughout the whole of their trip

    Brooklyn looked to be back in good health after breaking his shoulder earlier this month.

    The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham was rushed to hospital after sustaining the injury at the start of August.

    Taking to Instagram with a snap from his hospital bed at the time, the eldest Beckham son revealed the severe injury, but didn’t explained how it occurred.

    Brooklyn looked in good spirits despite the circumstances as he smiled in the black and white selfie.

    Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz stun at Mugler show

    The just days ago, the married couple posed in a series of loved-up shots from their weekend away
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    The just days ago, the married couple posed in a series of loved-up shots from their weekend away

    The duo looked to be enjoying a water sports filled trip as they spent quality time together
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    The duo looked to be enjoying a water sports filled trip as they spent quality time together

    The pair both donned dark black hoodies as Nicola planted a kiss on Brooklyn's cheek in one part of the video
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    The pair both donned dark black hoodies as Nicola planted a kiss on Brooklyn’s cheek in one part of the video

    Nicola looked as stylish as ever in a white top and jeans and wore a bandana while beaming at the camera
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    Nicola looked as stylish as ever in a white top and jeans and wore a bandana while beaming at the camera

    Brooklyn Beckham makes fresh almond milk for his wife Nicola Peltz

    Wearing a hospital gown, Brooklyn added his own sense of style to the look as he kept on a baseball cap which he wore backwards despite the hospital setting.

    Sharing the health update with fans he paid tribute to his wife Nicola as he wrote: ‘Broke my shoulder but all good cause I have @nicolaannepeltzbeckham to look after me xx love you babe.’

    While it is unknown how Brooklyn sustained the injury, the previous night he was out at modern Japanese restaurant ITO in New York.

    The star shared multiple snaps and clips of his delicious food to his Instagram Story on Thursday evening, suggesting the injury happened sometime after his meal out.

  • Victoria Beckham wows in a black jumpsuit as she joins her husband David and their kids in Las Vegas to celebrate Romeo’s 22nd birthday

    Victoria Beckham wows in a black jumpsuit as she joins her husband David and their kids in Las Vegas to celebrate Romeo’s 22nd birthday

    The Beckham clan were spotted at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas on Monday as they celebrated Romeo’s 22nd birthday.

    Victoria looked sensational in a black strapless jumpsuit, teamed with heels and a shoulder bag.

    The fashion designer, 50, waved to onlookers while her husband David, 49, and their kids followed behind her.

    David was seen leaving the venue with his arm around daughter Harper, 13, after watching Bruno Mars perform.

    Romeo, who turned 22 on Thursday, looked typically stylish in an all-black ensemble, while Cruz stepped out in a shirt and baggy trousers.

    The Beckham clan were spotted at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas on Monday as they celebrated Romeo's 22nd birthday
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    The Beckham clan were spotted at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas on Monday as they celebrated Romeo’s 22nd birthday

    David was seen leaving the venue with his arm around daughter Harper, 13, after watching Bruno Mars perform
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    The family were celebrating Romeo's 22nd birthday
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    David was seen leaving the venue with his arm around daughter Harper, 13, after watching Bruno Mars perform

    Cruz stepped out in a shirt and baggy brown trousers
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    Cruz stepped out in a shirt and baggy brown trousers

    It comes after it was reported that Romeo has left his Premier League football club to focus on a career in fashion.

    According to The Sun, the midfielder, who is the son of David and Victoria Beckham, was offered a new contract by Brentford FC in June to stay on with their B team.

    But it appears Romeo is hoping to follow in his mother Victoria’s footsteps as he signed with top Paris fashion agency Safe Management.

    Romeo is no stranger to the world of fashion, having starred in a Burberry campaign when he was just two years old and he is regularly seen showing off his style sense at A-list events.

    A source said: ‘Romeo has decided to hang up his football boots and devote his time to his fashion career.

    ‘He has loved his time at Brentford but needs to focus his attention on fashion, which is where his passion lies.

    ‘Romeo has recently signed with a top fashion agent in Paris and has his sights set on working with some ­massive brands.’

    MailOnline has contacted representatives of Romeo Beckham for comment.

    Victoria looked sensational in a black strapless jumpsuit, teamed with heels and a shoulder bag
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    The fashion designer, 50, waved to onlookers while her husband David, 49, and their kids followed behind her
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    Victoria looked sensational in a black strapless jumpsuit, teamed with heels and a shoulder bag

    They were also joined by a group of friends
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    They were also joined by a group of friends

    David was dressed in a pink shirt and baggy black trousers
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    David was dressed in a pink shirt and baggy black trousers

    Romeo looked typically stylish in an all-black ensemble
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    Romeo looked typically stylish in an all-black ensemble

    It comes after it was reported that Romeo has left his Premier League football club to focus on a career in fashion
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    It comes after it was reported that Romeo has left his Premier League football club to focus on a career in fashion

    It appears Romeo is hoping to follow in his mother Victoria's footsteps as he signed with top Paris fashion agency Safe Management
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    It appears Romeo is hoping to follow in his mother Victoria’s footsteps as he signed with top Paris fashion agency Safe Management

    Romeo is no stranger to the world of fashion, having starred in a Burberry campaign when he was just two years old and he is regularly seen showing off his style sense at A-list events
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    Romeo is no stranger to the world of fashion, having starred in a Burberry campaign when he was just two years old and he is regularly seen showing off his style sense at A-list events

    A source said: 'Romeo has decided to hang up his football boots and devote his time to his fashion career'
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    A source said: ‘Romeo has decided to hang up his football boots and devote his time to his fashion career’

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

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

    Romeo would go on to make 26 appearances for the club’s reserve side, netting twice and notching 10 assists in the MLS Next Pro league during his final season in the USA before joining Brentford B on loan in January 2023.

    It comes after Romeo took inspiration from his fashion mogul mother Victoria as he recently posed for a snap wearing a pair of giant yellow Crocs boots .

    The footballer showed off his tattooed physique in a white tank top and grey shorts as he flicked his leg behind him modelling the eccentric £354 boots.

    Sporting a backwards black baseball cap, Romeo crossed his arms as he faced away from the camera while posing in his brother Cruz’s bedroom.

    Romeo simply captioned the post: ‘Mmmmmm’

    His family were quick to take to the comments including younger brother Cruz, who penned: ‘That’s my room’, while his grandmother Sandra Beckham added a shocked face emoji.

    It comes after Romeo took inspiration from his fashion mogul mother Victoria as he recently posed for a snap wearing a pair of giant yellow Crocs boots
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    It comes after Romeo took inspiration from his fashion mogul mother Victoria as he recently posed for a snap wearing a pair of giant yellow Crocs boots

    Fashion designer Victoria ditched her signature heels to pose in the same yellow cartoonish oversized boots last year
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    Fashion designer Victoria ditched her signature heels to pose in the same yellow cartoonish oversized boots last year

    Romeo shares viral TikTok trend ‘give me my money’ with family

    It comes after his mum Victoria ditched her signature heels to pose in the same yellow cartoonish oversized boots last year.

    Posh Spice let the shoes do all the talking as she kept the rest of her outfit simple in a black midi dress.

    Victoria appeared in her element as she posed up a storm for the camera in the eccentric boot which have also been modelled by Paris Hilton .

    The yellow Crocs are a collaboration with Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF – pronounced mischief – following the release of their cartoonish Big Red Boots last year.

  • David Beckham, Tom Brady and Lionel Messi pose for a picture after the NFL star watches Inter Miami in action

    David Beckham, Tom Brady and Lionel Messi pose for a picture after the NFL star watches Inter Miami in action

    David Beckham introduced football’s two GOATs to each other on Saturday night, after welcoming Tom Brady to see Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami in action.

    Argentina star Messi also had to watch from the stands as he recovers from an ankle issue but met Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner, to celebrate after Miami beat Cincinnati 2-0 to qualify for Major League Soccer‘s playoffs.

    And Brady joked that he was going to bring Messi to Birmingham after the game – the English team he owns a minority stake in. He wrote on Instagram: ‘I’m bringing Leo Messi back to Birmingham with me. Sorry David Beckham.’

    Brady was also presented with his own pink Miami jersey by Beckham before the start of Saturday’s game.

    ‘THE GREATEST,’ Beckham captioned the picture, posting two ‘goat’ emojis and tagging Brady and Messi. ‘Doesn’t get any better to watch us go into the playoffs.’

    David Beckham introduced Lionel Messi to Tom Brady at Saturday's Inter Miami game
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    David Beckham introduced Lionel Messi to Tom Brady at Saturday’s Inter Miami game

    Brady joked he was going to take Messi to Birmingham with him after Saturday's game
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    Brady joked he was going to take Messi to Birmingham with him after Saturday’s game

    Beckham also presented Brady with his own Inter Miami jersey before the MLS game
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    Beckham also presented Brady with his own Inter Miami jersey before the MLS game

    Brady, 47, and Beckham have been friends for years and their families have spent time together in Miami before. Former NFL star Brady lives in Florida – albeit four hours away from Miami, in a newly built $17million mansion in Tampa.

    World Cup winner Messi, meanwhile, joined Miami last year in a move that has galvanized the game in the United States.

    Beckham was the driving force in recruiting the former Barcelona player, who like Brady is considered the best ever in his sport, to America and onto the team he co-owns.

    And Beckham rolled out the red carpet once he got his man – with a little help from Brady.

    He unveiled Messi at a star-studded opening ceremony at Miami’s Freedom Park stadium last July and Brady was one of several stars who sent Messi a welcome message that was played out on the screens.

    Later that year, Messi led Miami to win the Leagues Cup trophy – the team’s first since it was founded by Beckham – but they failed to make the playoffs.

    Messi has been admired by Brady for years. Before the 2018 Super Bowl, which Brady’s New England Patriots lost against the Philadelphia Eagles, the quarterback underlined how Messi is an athlete who he follows away from his own sport.

    ‘I love Messi, he is a great player – however, I am a little older than him,’ Brady said, via Sports Illustrated.

    ‘I love soccer, I’ve watched it for a long time. I admire him, he’s a great athlete.’

    Brady, who is about to start working as an NFL analyst for FOX on a $375million 10-year deal, ventured into the other football after becoming a minority owner of English team Birmingham last year.

    Brady and Beckham have been friends for years - here, Beckham and his daughter Harper are picture with Brady and his daughter Vivian
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    Brady and Beckham have been friends for years – here, Beckham and his daughter Harper are picture with Brady and his daughter Vivian

    The sporting duo are often seen spending time together when they are both in Florida
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    The sporting duo are often seen spending time together when they are both in Florida

    His first season involved with the team was a disaster – they were relegated from the second tier but have started the new season with two wins and a draw.

    After winning 2-1 against Leyton Orient on Saturday, Brady took to Instagram with a message for the Birmingham fans: ‘Great Win! We need your support all year long!’

    Messi, meanwhile, is definitely expected to be back for Miami by the playoffs in October.

  • Romeo and Cruz Beckham treat sister Harper to a fun family day out at Disney World in Florida – and gift dad David a Ratatouille themed bucket hat!

    Romeo and Cruz Beckham treat sister Harper to a fun family day out at Disney World in Florida – and gift dad David a Ratatouille themed bucket hat!

    Romeo and Cruz Beckham spent quality time with younger sister Harper on Sunday as they enjoyed a family day out at Disney World in Orlando.

    Taking to Instagram, the two middle children of David and Victoria Beckham gave a glimpse into their fun trip to the magical theme park with their sister, 13, and friends.

    Harper looked happier than ever as she donned a Grogu, Baby Yoda, headband from the Star Wars franchise movie The Mandaloria.

    She cut a stylish figure in a pretty pink minidress which she teamed with white long Nike socks and coordinated trainers.

    Meanwhile Cruz, 19, got into the Disney spirit as he rocked a Disney Princesses themed T-shirt with a pair of beige shorts.

    Romeo and Cruz Beckham spent quality time with younger sister Harper on Sunday as they enjoyed a family day out at Disney World in Orlando
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    Romeo and Cruz Beckham spent quality time with younger sister Harper on Sunday as they enjoyed a family day out at Disney World in Orlando

    The Beckham children clearly didn't want their parents to feel left out and gifted their dad David a Ratatouille cheese bucket hat
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    The Beckham children clearly didn’t want their parents to feel left out and gifted their dad David a Ratatouille cheese bucket hat

    The musician also opted for a pink sequinned Mickey Mouse ears headband as they explored parks Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

    Brentford footballer Romeo, 21, looked effortless cool for the outing in a pair of £280 Rhude basketball shorts which he teamed with a sleeveless T-shirt and backwards baseball cap.

    The Beckham children clearly didn’t want their parents to feel left out and gifted their dad David a Ratatouille cheese bucket hat.

    Taking to her Instagram Story, Victoria, 50, shared a shirtless selfie of her former England football husband, 49, wearing the eye catching yellow hat.

    The fashion mogul wrote: ‘When the kids go to Disney World…. And dad gets a cheese hat! Ratatouille’.

    David and Victoria are also proud parents of Brooklyn Beckham, 25, who is married to Nicola Peltz.

    It comes after David sent fans in to a frenzy as he shared a shirtless snap on his social media on Saturday.

    The former Manchester United star shocked fans when he posted a picture to reveal his gruelling workout routine, plus the reason for his chosen activewear – or lack of.

    Taking to Instagram, the two middle children of David and Victoria Beckham gave a glimpse into their fun trip to the magical theme park with their sister, 13, and friends
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    Taking to Instagram, the two middle children of David and Victoria Beckham gave a glimpse into their fun trip to the magical theme park with their sister, 13, and friends

    Cruz, 19, got into the Disney spirit as he rocked a Disney Princesses themed T-shirt while Romeo, 21, donned £280 Rhude basketball shorts which he teamed with a sleeveless T-shirt
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    Cruz, 19, got into the Disney spirit as he rocked a Disney Princesses themed T-shirt while Romeo, 21, donned £280 Rhude basketball shorts which he teamed with a sleeveless T-shirt

    Musician Cruz snapped a selfie wearing a pink sequinned Mickey Mouse ears headband as the family explored the Magic Kingdom and Epcot parks
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    Musician Cruz snapped a selfie wearing a pink sequinned Mickey Mouse ears headband as the family explored the Magic Kingdom and Epcot parks

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    David showed off his ripped physique whilst in the middle of a weighted set when he was caught on camera, an orange T-shirt tucked into his shorts.

    He captioned the post: ‘My wife said my Orange vest was too bright so I took it off judging my workout clothes @victoriabeckham you know u love it really sorry @mrbobbyrich not my best form this was the 6th set’.

    Fans couldn’t help but gush over David’s toned body, with many thanking Victoria – a renowned fashion designer – for her fashion advice.

    Flocking to the comment section they wrote: ‘Thank you for doing the lords work, Victoria!’…’Thanks @victoriabeckham for this great advice’….’She just wanted you to take it off and on behalf of all women thank you @victoriabeckham’ and ‘Gold bless you @victoriabeckham you kweeen lol’.

    It comes after David’s son Romeo managed to beat him at a game of padel.

    Romeo took to Instagram earlier this month to rub in his victory, sharing a snap of a defeated David laughing in the background.

    The Brentwood FC forward held his hand up in an L to signify his dad was a ‘loser’ as David, 49, wearing an orange tank top and white Adidas shorts, shook his head and chuckled.

    The pair took on Argentinian tennis star Deigo Schwartzman for the game of padel in the sunshine.

    Padel is a racket sport, similar to tennis played in pairs on small, enclosed courts  and first popularised in Mexico in the 1960s.

    The intense sport was no doubt ideal for the tennis ace who went head to head with David and Romeo.

    David Beckham sent fans in to a frenzy as he shared a shirtless snap on his social media on Saturday.
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    David Beckham sent fans in to a frenzy as he shared a shirtless snap on his social media on Saturday.

    Last week, Romeo took to Instagram to tease his famous father David after beating him at padel and he gloated over his victory to his  four million followers
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    Last week, Romeo took to Instagram to tease his famous father David after beating him at padel and he gloated over his victory to his  four million followers

    The former England player didn't seem to take his loss too badly as he re-posted Romeo's picture, adding his own caption: 'Had to let you win one game at least'
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    The former England player didn’t seem to take his loss too badly as he re-posted Romeo’s picture, adding his own caption: ‘Had to let you win one game at least’

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    The trio took to their Instagram to share the results of the gruelling matches.

    Gloating over his victory, David and Victoria Beckham’s second son wrote: ‘Don’t think there’s a better feeling than beating your dad’ with a strong arm and a laughing emoji while tagging his footballer father.

    But the former England player didn’t seem to take his loss too badly as he re-posted Romeo’s picture, adding his own caption: ‘Had to let you win one game at least’

    In the photo, David was grinning as he sported a green Adidas tank top and a white cap while Romeo peeked over his shoulder.

    Diego went topless for the photo and looked red-faced after a day of playing.

    The Argentinian player, 31, also took to his Instagram to share his fun day with fans.

    He posted a selfie for his 715,000 followers alongside Romeo as the two caught their breath in the shade.

    Romeo was spotted wearing a backwards Nike cap and matching white tank top as he showed off his tattoo – looking the spitting image of his father.

    He also joined in on David and his son’s rivalry and added his own comment to David’s snap, telling the pair ‘revenge coming soon’ with two laughing emojis.