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Brooklyn Beckham showed off his latest tattoo on Instagram on Sunday, He has had his middle name ‘Joseph’ scrawled across his left arm.

The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 23, opted for the letters to be inked in fancy handwriting adding to his 100 tattoos.

Brooklyn revealed earlier this year that an incredible 70 of his now 101 inkings are in honour of his new wife Nicolar Peltz, who he married on April 9.

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New body art: Brooklyn Beckham showed off his latest tattoo on Instagram on Sunday of his middle name Joseph scrawled across his left arm

He made the revelation following him having ‘married’ simply written across the side of his hand.

Brooklyn admitted Nicola ‘always cries’ when he surprises her with a new inking.

He told USA Today: ‘I kind of was just like, ‘Oh, we’re married, why not? It wasn’t a thing I thought about for months. I got married five months ago, why not?’.

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Adding to his collection: The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 23, opted for the letters to be inked in fancy handwriting adding to his 100 tattoos

Before going on to say: ‘She always cries when I get her another tattoo, I always love to surprise her with new ink.’

It comes after the aspiring chef showcased his wedding vows which he had immortalised onto his arm in May.

The tattoo reads: ‘Nicola when you walked down the aisle you took my breath away you look so beautiful tonight and always.

‘Let me start by saying that words cannot even describe my love for you just looking at you I see my future and it feels like a dream. You are my world and I continue to fall more in love with you every single day.

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Lovebirds: Brooklyn revealed earlier this year that an incredible 70 of his now 101 inkings are in honour of his new wife Nicolar Peltz , who he married on April 9 (pictured with Nicola earlier this year)

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Honour: He said: ‘I kind of was just like, ‘Oh, we’re married, why not? It wasn’t a thing I thought about for months. I got married five months ago, why not?’

‘Having you in my life is the best thing that has ever happened to me as you have made me become the man I am today.

‘I have been looking forward to this day for so long, because today is the day I get to marry you, my forever babe, my love and my best friend, Nicola – today you become my partner, my other half – and my family and because of that I am the luckiest man in the world to be able to spend the rest of my life with you.

‘I promise to be the best partner, the best husband and man and to always take care of you, to make you laugh, feel safe and more importantly loved.’

He concluded: ‘I can’t wait to live out our dreams together and have lots of babies and be yours forever because you are forever mine.’

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Looking at you: Brooklyn has also had his wife’s eyes tattooed on the back of his neck

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Surname: As well as taking on his wife’s surname he has also had it tattooed across his chest

Brooklyn tied the knot with the actress, 27, on at her family’s lavish oceanfront estate in Palm Beach.

His previously inking, which Brooklyn has not said when he got, features several roses and leaves.

He got another tattoo in December, opting to ink ‘lover’ across his index finger.

The Lover marking was no doubt also a nod to his wife, for whom the star has several tributes.

Brooklyn Beckham shows off his tattoos and dedicates 70 to wife

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Inking: His previously latest inking, which Brooklyn has not said when he got, features several roses and leaves

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Tatts: In December he opted  to ink ‘lover’ across his index finger

Earlier that month, Brooklyn opted for a childlike scrawl on his upper right hand bearing the message ‘Our little bubble.’

In November Brooklyn further cemented his relationship with Nicola by getting her mother’s rosary beads tattooed onto the same hand.

Brooklyn also has artwork including a love letter Nicola penned, a large script, her grandmothers name, Nicola and her eyes.

Brooklyn previously had ‘Gina’ inked on his arm in a touching tribute to Nicolas late grandmother.

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Tribute: Brooklyn also got a tattoo in honour of Nicola’s late grandmother, who she called a ‘second mother’

King Charles has not seen his Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet the Sussexes moved to Montecito

Prince Harry to return with Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet in UK

Prince Harry made an urgent visit to meet his father King Charles following his cancer diagnosis. However, this may be his first of many more trips to his home country.

The Duke of Sussex, emergency trip may have lasted for around 24 hours, but he is tipped to return to UK for a longer trip with his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in tow.

Royal and marketing expert Pauline Maclaran told Daily Express US, that Harry’s brief visit may have just been a way to assure his father was doing well and offer his support.

“I’m not surprised that Harry has only made a flying visit. I think he will have wanted to see his father face to face to offer his support,” she told the outlet, adding that he had to leave early so that the King’s health issue doesn’t more serious by staying around.

Maclaran then added that the Duke had to return to his family in the US and plan a longer visit.

“I imagine he may make a longer visit in due course to allow the King to meet his grandchildren face to face.”

While Prince Archie was born in 2019 while the Sussexes still held their senior royal positions. Meanwhile, Princess Lilibet was born in the US in 2021, and the monarch has yet to meet his granddaughter.

Maclaran suggested that Harry’s visit is a “very positive” step in the road to making the relations better after years-long feud.

As Prince Harry arrived as Heathrow to leave for California, he appeared in good spirits as he smiled for the crowd.

This may have been an indication that the meeting, despite its short time, may have gone well.

 

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, bought a £11-million (nearly ₹119-crore) home in California shortly after leaving the UK as they stepped down from their Royal duties. The home has nine bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. It also has a gym and a games room along with tennis courts and tea house.

There were rumours earlier in 2024 that the Sussexes could move from their mansion in Montecito. Before moving to the United States, they lived in Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate

The late Queen Elizabeth gifted Harry and Meghan the Frogmore Cottage as a wedding present. However, the Duke and the Duchess had to vacate it in 2023 due to infrequent visits to the UK.

Harry and Meghan originally wanted a different property after their marriage, but Harry’s late grandmother firmly denied their request and suggested Frogmore Cottage instead, reported The Times.

The Sussexes had expressed a desire to live in Windsor Castle and asked if living quarters could be arranged after their marriage. At that time, only the late Queen and Prince Philip had private apartments within the castle. Everyone else lived elsewhere on the estate.

Harry and Meghan wanted to “move in with the grandparents”, reported the publication. The “had high hopes” that the’d be able to achieve that, it added.

David Beckham has become quite a discussion point when it comes to differing parenting styles.

The 49-year-old footie icon has divided opinion for quite some time now for the way he shows affection with his four children,

Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, with many finding the lip-on-lip kissing between parents and children to be slightly odd.

However, David has since been defended after a photo of him kissing Romeo on the lips was shared on social media.

To celebrate his dad’s birthday, Romeo, 21, took to Instagram to share with his four million followers a throwback snap of them both embraced in a cuddle and kiss.

He captioned the post: “Happy birthday dad thank you for everything love you always + forever @davidbeckham.”

People have since rushed in to share their reactions to the snap with some clearly not a fan of the birthday post.

One Instagram user penned: “Opening the app to this is crazy.”

“Thought his account got hacked,” hit out a second.

A third quipped: “No this is hilarious I thought it was a post from a meme page.”

“This photo is weird,” slammed a fourth.

Others, however, were quick to defend the footballer with one writing: “Happy birthday David have a great day you are an amazing father.”

Another praised: “Oh my word, Romeo, the caption is beautiful. Happy birthday @davidbeckham.”

And a final fan added: “Why can’t parents kiss their small kiddies on the lips?

“I did with my parents when small and so I did the same with my babyies n now my grand-babies nothing wrong.”

They continued: “It’s innocent love an should be that way.. you have to have very decoded warped minds to think anything wrong in it.

“Great kids they seen and fab parents with snippets we the public get to see.”

David has previously defended his parenting style and explained the gesture of kissing your little one on he lips was nothing more than an innocent way to express love for your child.

Speaking during a Facebook Live interview in 2017, he said: “We want to show our kids love.

“I got criticised for kissing my daughter on the lips the other day.

“I kiss all my kids on the lips.”

The former Manchester United player continued at the time: “Brooklyn, maybe not. Brooklyn’s 18, he might find that a little bit strange.

“But I’m very affectionate with the kids. It’s how I was brought up and Victoria, and it’s how we are with our children.”

The father-of-four resolved: “We want to show our kids love and we protect them, look after them, and support them, and you know, we’re very affectionate with them.”

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly making arrangements for their two young children to be at a major royal event next year.

Archie and Lilibet could attend the Invictus Games in Vancouver (Image: Alexi Lubomirski/ Duke and Duchess of Sussex)

Although shielded from the public eye and rarely making appearances, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s two children could make their debut appearance at a major event held next year in Canada.

Express.co.uk reveals the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are busy planning for the logisitcs of the Invictus Games opening ceremony in Vancouver in 2025 and are considering taking Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, to the “family focused” event.

The event is scheduled to be held on February 8, 1pm, at BC Place Vancouver and contestants taking part in the Games can also bring their families and young children along.

The source said: “Harry and Meghan are planning to take Archie and Lilibet to help promote a new ‘family-friendly’ Invictus Games.

“The Sussexes have been very involved with the organisational elements of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler events and it was very much their idea to make this a family-friendly games so that those taking part can bring their children along.”

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Meghan and Harry are preparing to take their two children along to the Invictus Games next year (Image: Getty)

According to the source, Invictus Games organisers have scheduled a week of “family-friendly” summer and winter sporting events to encourage sports fans and wounded veterans to get the younger generation involved.

It is thought Harry’s wishes are for Prince Archie to continue the legacy of the Invictus Games and take ownership when he reaches maturity. The source revealed: “A patronage will one day be passed to Archie so the foundation can be kept within the family. Harry is adamant that the Invictus Games will remain a Sussex initiative.”

After a week of “family-friendly” fun, it is thought the closing ceremony will be an “adult only” occasion and take place at Rogers Arena at 7pm on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the end of the nine-day competition.

Prince Harry, 39, is heavily involved with the Invictus Games and co-founded the event in 2014 while he was working with the Royal Foundation which he then shared with Prince William and Princess Kate, both 42.

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Harry and Meghan at the ‘One Year to Go’ anniversary event (Image: Getty)

In February 2024, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle visited Vancouver, Canada for the “One Year to Go” event ahead of the Winter Invictus Games and the couple met competitors at the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort.

Around 550 competitors from up to 25 nations will take part in events including sitting volleyball, swimming and wheelchair basketball in the 2025 games.

Winter sports such as alpine skiing, snowboarding and wheelchair curling will also be part of the competition for the first time.

The first edition of the games was held in London in 2014, with subsequent competitions being held in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Last year in a Netflix documentary series about the Invictus Games, Prince Harry described his emotional “unravelling” after he returned from military service in Afghanistan in 2013. The five-part documentary series, Heart of Invictus, told the story of the Prince’s sports competition for servicemen and women.

It should be a time of celebration for the Beckham brood – having just marked Victoria’s 50th birthday with a star-studded party, plus the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary coming up this summer.

But there’s one big elephant in the room that’s overshadowing the festivities: bestselling author Tom Bower’s tell-all book, which is due out in June, just two weeks before their milestone anniversary.

The book, titled The House Of Beckham: Money, Sex And Power, promises to deliver a “revealing tour of the lives of one of the world’s most famous and influential power couples”,

including never-before-seen sourcing and interviews with insiders. And despite fans feeling excited to glimpse behind the perfect façade of Posh, 50, and Becks,

48, we’re told Victoria is terrified about what secrets could be unearthed in the book’s bombshell 320 pages.

Now, a source tells heat, “When the blurb for the book includes the line, ‘Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe?’ Then, it’s already pretty ominous.

This is Vic’s worst nightmare – everything she has done in her life has been about presenting a picture of perfection to create a powerful personal brand. For the critics of her singing abilities, for those who thought David could do better, that she wasn’t good looking enough for him or talented enough to be a fashion designer – whenever Vic felt under threat, her reaction has been to present this image of invincible perfection.”

The insider continues, “A book about their ‘untold story’ is a daunting promise, and Vic and David have both been extremely on edge about what may come out and how it could ruin everything they’ve built. The Beckhams’ rags-to-riches story didn’t come without struggles. They built up a brand and a business based on leveraging their appeal as a couple into an ability to make money – and they’ve had their fair share of dramas behind closed doors.

“There’s been business relationships that didn’t work out, rivalries and power struggles, as well as people looking to use them. Lots of things have ended in acrimony, and to have someone come along, seemingly with the intent of peeling back that perfect veneer, is terrifying to Victoria. There’s the life they’ve served up as Brand Beckham, and then there’s the dramas of life as a showbiz couple who got together in their early twenties.”

The couple’s appeal reached new heights last year, following the release of David’s hit Netflix documentary Beckham. The series gave fans an insight into the many storms the couple have weathered together in their over 20-year romance: from David’s rise to footballing fame, the heady days of Posh and Becks, and David’s battle with depression following his 1998 World Cup exit.

Our source says, “The early years of the marriage were pretty crazy. They were intense, and there was a lot of drama. After all, they were both young and in the spotlight, with their heads spinning from global success and money being thrown at them. There’s been lots of cheating rumours, as well as celeb feuds and fallings out with lots of people, from Tom Cruise to Cheryl Cole and a few WAGs. Then there’s the personal stuff, such as Vic’s eating habits, the kids’ lives, and all the wedding drama with Nicola and Brooklyn.”

And while there’s plenty of potentially salacious fodder that could find its way into Tom’s book, the biggest potential bump in the Beckhams’ road, which could cover more than a few pages, is David’s rumoured affair with Rebecca Loos. Back in 2003, it was alleged that David had been involved in an affair with his then personal assistant Rebecca, which reportedly took place while the footballer was playing for Real Madrid in Spain. David and Victoria briefly addressed the rumours in Beckham – not confirming them, but instead reflecting on how the tidal wave of media attention affected their marriage.

Admitting that period of time was the “unhappiest” she had ever been, Posh revealed, “Up until Madrid, sometimes it felt like us against everybody else. When we were in Spain, it didn’t really feel like we had each other either.”

With the alleged affair now likely to be dragged up once more, we’re told, “Vic feels like she’s lived her life with the title of ‘the most-cheated-on woman in Britain’, because of the Rebecca Loos story – it’s like having a cartoon rain cloud hovering over her head. The one thing she does not need is revival of the narrative of a woman destroyed and broken by the man she adored – her dream of a forever love and perfect life crushed and her trust gone.”

But there’s more than just VB’s image at stake. With the book set to reveal a number of bombshells about the couple, we’re told that Victoria is determined to shelter the couple’s children Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12, from any potential fallout.

“Tom Bower seems determined to pry open old wounds, putting not just Victoria and David through the wringer, but their families and their kids, too,” says the source. “Vic is furious. She and David have spent the last few weeks trying to come up with a containment strategy and figure out who may have spoken to Tom.”

We’re told that Victoria is also turning to David for damage control – urging him to come clean about any final secrets before the book’s release. “They took a day away from everything recently to sit down and go over stuff – they’re preparing for any eventuality,” the source reveals. “Vic did beg David to let her know if there’s any more skeletons in the closet, but he promised her that they’re on the same page.”

As they prepare for what’s to come, Posh and Becks are putting on a united front – and looked closer than ever at Victoria’s big birthday party last week. As the couple celebrated with A-list friends and family, including all four of their children, they didn’t appear to have a care in the world – with David even giving his tipsy wife a piggyback to their car after leaving at 2.30am.

But behind the unfazed exterior, we’re told that VB can’t help but feel sad. Despite their recent successes, it’s only a matter of weeks until the book’s publication throws the couple’s marriage and legacy back into the spotlight.

The source explains, “It really stung Vic when so many people used to question what David was doing with her. She’s spent her life trying to prove that she is good enough for him, that she really is a global pop star, a fashion designer, a perfect mother, ageless and with a flawless figure. That’s one of the biggest secrets she doesn’t want to come out – just how much she cares. She’s spent her life trying to control their public image, and now she feels that slipping away.”

David Beckham caused a fervid reaction among Malaysians when he posted an Instagram picture of himself — sitting on his haunches and smouldering into the distance,

with the Petronas Twin Towers looming over him — in Kuala Lumpur early this year. Peeking out under his sleeve was a flash of red — or burgundy, to be specific.

It was a watch from his day-to-day roster that enjoys a fair amount of wrist time nowadays.

“The Black Bay with a burgundy bezel is one of my favourites,” says the Tudor ambassador as he examines the 41mm steel timepiece.

“The five-link bracelet is one of the most comfortable bracelets to wear. But you know, I’ve always been a lover of watches for the longest time.”

Surrounded by an intimate group of journalists from the region at Sentul Pavilion, the football legend was as cool as a cucumber,

personally greeting all the writers before settling into his seat opposite the host of the evening, Nadia Heng. Beckham had just arrived from Pavilion Damansara, where he paid a visit to Tudor’s latest boutique in the city. Later in the night, he was set to appear at an exclusive event at Sentul Depot to talk about his partnership with the brand and its first state-of-the-art manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland.

“It has been a really nice trip because I haven’t been here for a few years and this is my first time in Kuala Lumpur as a Tudor ambassador,” he says.

Founded by the visionary Hans Wilsdorf as a sister company to Rolex, Tudor is geared towards making watches for those with the most daring lifestyles, crafting companions that will aid extraordinary adventures on land, ice, in the air or underwater. Its high-profile ambassadors, including Beckham, New Zealand rugby team the All Blacks and “King of Mandopop” Jay Chou, are exemplary icons who each channel the brand’s Born To Dare spirit in their own way.

For those who have followed Beckham’s journey — or binge-watched his wildly successful docuseries on Netflix — this once-timid Leytonstone lad had a roller coaster of a career cut out for him. From Manchester United to Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain, his pivotal moments on the field have made him one of the most recognisable athletes on the planet. But he was also making waves off the pitch.

Beckham had a penchant for experimentation and was adventurous in his stylistic choices. Who could forget the iconic sarong he wore for date night with then-fiancée Victoria in 1998 or when he turned up at Euro 2020 sans his signature blond locks?

“I don’t know where it came from, in all honesty, because I grew up in the East End of London and there were not many people pushing the boundaries in fashion back then. Even when I was a young kid … I remember going to a wedding. It was one of my mum’s friend’s wedding and I was a page boy. So, I had to walk down with the ring. I sat with the bride and she asked, ‘What would you like to wear? A suit or knickerbockers with tights and a pair of ballet slippers?’ And I chose the latter. So I was always into fashion without knowing it,” Beckham recalls.

“And then, obviously, when I got a little bit older and was in Manchester, I pushed the boundaries a little bit more with what I wore and my hair. I changed my hair quite a lot. And people always used to turn around to me and say, ‘Why are you doing your hair? Is it for attention?’ I’m like, ‘No, I was bored this morning and I just shaved my hair off.’ And that’s how it really happened. My sons are actually doing what I did 20 years ago. So, it’s quite cute.”

The kids are borrowing dad’s watches, too. “I can’t blame them. I’ll go in to get a special one and if it’s gone, I know exactly where it went. Mostly, it’s Romeo, but he has good taste.”

Beckham’s journey with Tudor started out rather serendipitously. Early one morning, he was strolling down Burlington Arcade alone, casually browsing the watch boutiques along the shopping gallery.

“I stopped at one of these shops that had some Rolexes in the window. I looked at one and thought, ‘I love that one. I’m going to go in and ask how much it is.’

“It was so beautiful and had everything I love about a watch. It had a blue dial and an old vintage leather strap on it. I walked in and said, ‘Can I see the Rolex there?’ And they were like, ‘It’s not a Rolex. It’s a [Tudor] Submariner Snowflake.’ And I was like, okay, I have to take this. So, that’s how it really started.” That Submariner is still in his stash.

Beckham says it felt “surreal” when Tudor asked him to be the face of the brand. “When I first started talking to the guys at Tudor, I knew straight away that it was a partnership and family I wanted to be a part of. They have pushed me in different directions where I probably felt uncomfortable, but I like to be challenged. So, it’s been a true honour.”

Speaking of challenges, there have been a few in his past career that were difficult, even for him, to square up to. He recalls two big ones. “I’d say when I got sent off in the 1998 World Cup. That was probably one of the biggest challenges because it didn’t just affect me, it affected my family as well, which was the toughest part.

“And the second one I would have to say was when I got a bad injury. I was lucky throughout my career and didn’t really get bad injuries. But when I got the ruptured Achilles, that was probably the only time when the surgeons turned around to me and said, ‘You might not play again.’ And that was quite difficult to hear.”

Whether you are on team Becks or not, no one can deny his diligence and incredible work ethic. He credits this to his parents. “My mum and dad were hard workers. Dad was a gas fitter and was still working when he was 75 years old. Mum still does the odd hairdresser thing. So, I was brought up like that and the moment I retired — almost 11 years ago now, unbelievable — I jumped straight into launching the team in Miami because I didn’t want to sit still.”

Inter Miami CF is shaping up to be a real force to be reckoned with. With Beckham’s expertise, they are set to be among the league’s most ferocious teams in 2024. “One of the first watches Tudor gifted me was very special. It’s kind of a one-off Pelagos with a black face with the Inter Miami logo on it. I loved it so much that I had more made for the other owners of Inter Miami. So, that’s probably my most special watch I have from Tudor.”

For over three decades, Beckham has constantly reinvented himself in front of the public eye, so one would assume he knows a thing or two about stepping out of comfort zones. But what he wants to emphasise most is to “just enjoy the moment”.

“I’ve met some incredible children over the last couple of days and they asked, ‘What would be your advice to us?’ And I just said, ‘Enjoy it. Enjoy what you’re doing.’ They love football, so enjoy playing it. If you don’t enjoy playing football, then stop and do something else.

“But I think savour the moment, because we’ve all seen in the last five years the challenges that people, businesses and families have come up against. You’ve just got to enjoy the moment. And when you decide to go for something, go for it all the way, because that’s the only way to do it.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle previously decided against hiring a Norland nanny and have, instead, opted to keep childcare within the family.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle only trust one person to care for their children (Image: GETTY)

Meghan Markle’s mum, Doria Ragland is said to be the only person that Prince Harry and Meghan trust to care for their two children when they are not around.

Doria, 67, is said to have taken on the role as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s nanny, with the pair preferring to take on a “more traditional” approach when it comes to childcare.

As previously reported by Express.co.uk, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to have Doria’s help has followed a series of unsuccessful partnerships with professional nannies over the past few years.

The Express earlier reported that a source said: “Harry and Meghan have used a number of nannies in the past, but now that Doria has moved in with the family, she has stepped up to help look after the children.

“There is sometimes additional help, but Doria is working closely with Meghan to ensure that the children are brought up in a close-knit and loving family environment.”

Meghan and Harry previously hired Lorren Khumalo – a paediatric nurse and consultant – to care for Archie, now aged five, shortly after his birth in 2019.

Speaking in an interview last year, Lorren said she comforted by Harry’s welcoming demeanour and described the household as very “normal”.

It was also previously reported that Meghan and Harry had dismissed a night nanny after an unsettling nighttime incident with their son – something that made the pair wary of any future hires.

This incident was included in Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durrand’s book ‘Finding Freedom’, describing how Meghan and Harry let her go on her second night working for them for being “unprofessional and irresponsible”.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pictured with her mum Doria Ragland (Image: GETTY)

The experience led the couple to feel nervous about the prospect of a future nanny, and are now said to feel “comfortable” knowing their children are in the care of Doria.

Describing Meghan and Harry as “extremely protective” when it comes to their children, the source added: “Meghan feels much more comfortable with the children under her mother’s watchful eye and Harry was very keen to keep it [childcare] in the family.

“Both Harry and Meghan are extremely protective of their children and only stop worrying about them if Doria is in charge whenever they are away.

“Doria was instrumental in looking after Archie and Lilibet when they [Harry and Meghan] were in Nigeria and she treats them like they are her own.”

Harry and Meghan welcomed Princess Lilibet in 2021 (Image: NETFLIX/Harry and Meghan)

Doria has also taken up residence in the Sussexes’ £12million-pound mansion in California – something that allows her to avoid long car journeys from her own home in View Park-Windsor Hills in Los Angeles.

The source added: “Doria spends nearly all of her time with Harry and Meghan. It’s basically a family of five,” the source said. “She [Doria] is amazingly close to the children and helps Meghan daily. She also steps in as a nanny whenever they travel abroad without the children.

“Meghan thought it very important that the children be brought up by family rather than an outsider so they feel safe and secure at all times.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son, Prince Archie, spoke an unusual first word but it was one of his later ones which touched the Duke of Sussex the most.

Prince Archie’s first words were adorable but one of them was emotional (Image: Netflix)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have previously revealed their firstborn son, Prince Archie’s first words – and one of them was quite emotional for the duke. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, Prince Archie Harrison of Sussex, was born on May 6, 2019, in London.

He only spent a few months in England before his parents quit their royal duties and shipped the entire family to California in the US in early 2020.

Since then, he has been residing in Montecito with his parents and his younger sister, Princess Lilibet, three, away from the public gaze.

But even though details about Archie’s life are kept to a minimum, Harry and Meghan have shared little snippets of his life in interviews and their Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, including what his first words were

In February 2021, Harry proudly revealed his son’s first word was “crocodile” while speaking on James Corden’s The Late Late Show.

Prince Archie only spent a few months in the UK before moving to America (Image: Getty)
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He said: “My son is now over a year and a half, he is hysterical, he’s got the most amazing personality, he’s already putting two, three words together, he’s already singing songs. His first word was ‘crocodile’, three syllables.”

In March of the same year, the couple made their infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey, when they revealed bombshell claims about the Royal Family.

But they also revealed another one of Archie’s favourite words at the time – “hydrate”. During the interview, Harry was talking about his new life in California and said: “I guess, the highlight for me is sticking him on the back of the bicycle in his little baby seat and taking him on these bike rides, which is something I was never able to do when I was young.

“I can see him on the back, and he’s got his arms out. And he’s like ‘whoo’ chatting, chatting, chatting; going, ‘Palm tree, house’ and all this sort of stuff.”

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Then Oprah asked: “What’s his new favourite word now?” to which Meghan replied: “Oh, my gosh. He’s on a roll. In the past couple weeks, it has been ‘hydrate’ which is just hysterical.”

Harry added: “But, also, whenever everyone leaves the house, he’s like, ‘drive safe’.” Two months later, in May, Harry appeared on the fifth episode of his mental health documentary series with Oprah Winfrey on Apple TV, The Me You Can’t See.

He revealed that his son had learned the word “grandma” because of a picture of his mother, the late Princess Diana, in the nursery of their home and that it had made him “sad”.

The duke said: “I got a photo up in his nursery and it was one of the first words that he said, apart from ‘mama’, ‘papa’ it was then ‘grandma’ – Grandma Diana.

“It’s the sweetest thing, but at the same time it makes me really sad, because she should be here.”

 

Nanny Tiggy’s Deleted Proof Exposes Meghan’s Past: Prince Harry Isolated in the US

 

In a shocking revelation, Nanny Tiggy has come forward to claim that she sent Prince Harry evidence exposing Meghan Markle’s questionable past before their wedding.

However, the Duchess allegedly deleted the proof, leaving Harry unaware of the information.

This revelation adds to the growing concerns surrounding Prince Harry’s isolation from his British friends and trusted advisors since moving to the United States.

During a discussion on Palace Confidential, Richard Eden, the Daily Mail’s diary editor, along with Sarah Vine, a Daily Mail columnist, and Rebecca English, the Daily Mail’s royal editor, delved into the fallout between Prince Harry and his beloved childhood nanny, Tiggy.

According to Vine, Harry has distanced himself from his old friends and advisors, including people like Tiggy Legg-Burke, who used to play a crucial role in supporting him.

“I hear that he doesn’t talk to any of his old friends, he doesn’t listen to any of his old advisors,” Vine explained.

Tiggy Legg-Burke, who had previously been the nanny for both Prince William and Prince Harry, later became a personal assistant to Prince Charles.

She maintained a close relationship with the royal family well into their adulthood.

However, Harry’s relationship with Tiggy deteriorated due to Meghan’s influence, betraying the woman who had been like a second mother to him.

Interestingly, reports suggest that Prince Harry had introduced Meghan Markle to Tiggy Legg-Burke, eager to have his bride-to-be meet the person who had cared for him after the tragic death of Princess Diana.

Despite their differences, the two women reportedly got along famously.

A source revealed, “She’s a very significant person in Harry’s life, almost like a mother figure as she looked after Harry when Princess Diana died.”

It is believed that Harry and Meghan met Tiggy after their visit to Cardiff in January 2018, four months prior to their wedding.

However, in April, Tiggy texted Harry with alarming information about Meghan’s past, stating that MI5 was investigating her.

Unfortunately, Tiggy never received a response, leading her to wonder if Meghan had deleted the message and Harry was unaware of its contents.

Since then, they have lost contact with each other, leaving Tiggy unable to share her concerns and opinions with Harry.

The significance of Tiggy’s role in Harry’s life cannot be understated.

She was the one person who would genuinely tell him the truth, even if it meant questioning his decisions.

This recent revelation raises questions about Meghan’s past and the extent to which Harry was aware of it before their marriage.

In a separate note, criticisms have been directed towards Meghan Markle, with some claiming that she was nothing more than a failed social media influencer who managed to marry a prince out of desperation.

These critics argue that Meghan’s focus was on gaining fame and expensive clothing, rather than embracing the privileges and responsibilities that come with being a member of the royal family.

They highlight her lack of interest in the rich art collection housed in the royal residences, as well as her tendency to imitate others in terms of fashion and home decor.

The controversy surrounding Meghan’s decorating choices, such as the Frogmore Cottage, has also drawn attention.

Critics point out that her style seems to follow popular trends rather than being a reflection of her own personality.

Furthermore, they argue that her preference for white and black, both devoid of color, is ironic considering her mixed-race background.

In conclusion, Nanny Tiggy’s claim of deleted proof exposing Meghan’s past adds another dimension to the ongoing scrutiny of Prince Harry’s isolation and Meghan’s actions.