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TV presenter Kaye Adams she was left ‘terrified’ that something was really wrong after she suddenly lost all hearing in her right ear ‘minutes’ before she went live on on air on Friday’s instalment of Loose Women

Loose Women legend Kaye Adams has revealed that she was rushed to A&E after suffering a ‘traumatic’ health scare.

The popular ITV star, 61, took to social media to reveal she was left ‘terrified’ that something was really wrong after she suddenly lost all hearing in her right ear ‘minutes’ before she went live on on air on Friday’s instalment of Loose Women

Explaing her health scare on Instagram, Kaye said: “I was absolutely terrified, I thought, ‘Oh my god, what has gone wrong? On Friday when I was doing Loose Women, minutes before we went in air, my right ear just went dead. I put my earpiece in, there was no sound I couldn’t hear a thing.”

Kaye pushed through the show, not mentioning her health scare to viewers but became increasingly worried when she got home to Glasgow and her hearing still had not returned.

The Loose Women star explained that as she became more concerned, she started to google her symptoms after losing all hearing in one ear so suddenly. Kaye went to sleep but woke up the next morning and went straight to the hospital where she was looked after by the ‘dedicated’ nurses.

Kaye explained she was then sent for an audiogram at a nearby Boots hearing centre. However, she was left utterly mortified when she discovered the reason behind her sudden hearing loss. The TV star revealed that the audiologist pulled out a huge lump of wax, which was affecting her hearing.

I mean I am embarrassed to say this because, honestly, my head was going to some terrible terrible tumour, I am very melodramatic,” Kaye told her followers. “Paula pulled out the biggest bit of wax you have ever seen.”

Thankfully, the TV star has nothing to worry about, and her hearing came back immediately after undergoing to process.

Olivia Attwood, 32, offered Bradley Dack a ‘little threat’ back in 2019 and told him she would ‘explore other options’ if the footballer didn’t put a ring on it

Olivia Attwood warned Bradley Dack that he had less than a year to propose to her or she was bailing on their relationship.

The TOWIE legend, 32, issued her footballer boyfriend a stern wedding ultimatum and demanded he got down on one knee or she was off. Olivia was a guest panelist on Loose Women and the subject of parental interference in their kids’ love lives was discussed on the ITV show.

They married in June last year but admitted she piled on the pressure for him to pop the question. Speaking to Ruth Langsford, Linda Robson and Brenda Edwards on the daytime show, the reality star says he was taking too long so moved to speed the process up a little bit.

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Explaining to the panel, she said: “I don’t need the parents’ help, I do enough interference myself. I told Brad to propose to me so my mum didn’t have to.” Ruth asked: “Did you give him an ultimatum?” Olivia admitted: “I did, actually. I wanted the commitment – and the ring! We’d been through quite a few hurdles, so it was time.

“I said ‘you’ve got a year or I may have to explore other options’. It worked.” Brenda chipped in: “So, you blackmailed him!” She responded: “It was a loose threat! I would have liked it if my parents had intervened. I would have wanted someone to scare him into it that wasn’t me. It worked! For now.”

They finally got engaged in 2019, when the Blackburn Rovers midfielder popped the question in Dubai. The wedding was the first ever to be held at the exclusive Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge, and the ceremony was decorated with more than 25,000 flowers. Around 80 guests were in attendance at the bash, along with Amber Davies and Fran Parman.

The pair got engaged in 2019 and said ‘I do’ last summer
The wedding was also filmed for Olivia and Bradley’s reality TV series Olivia Marries Her Match. Appearing on Loose Women last year, Olivia discussed her nuptials and her reality series. During the chat, the former Love Island star was asked about her decision not to have any bridesmaids on the day.

However, she did have sister Georgia and best friend Charlotte, who performed maid of honour duties together. Judi Love, asked: “The one thing I was a little bit shocked of was no bridesmaids! How did that come about?”, to which Linda Robson added: “Haven’t you got lots of girlfriends that you wanted to be your bridesmaid?”

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“We were looking at it and I was like, ‘if I get everyone in, who would be expecting to be one [a bridesmaid], it’s just going to be so many’.” Olivia then hilariously joked: “I could buy ten dresses or buy myself a piece of jewellery!”

Princess Diana ‘would still be alive’ had three things been different, says bodyguard

As admirers mark 27 years since Princess Diana’s death following a car crash in Paris, her ex-bodyguard Ken Wharfe says three things could have prevented the tragedy

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Princess Diana wouldn’t have died had she had a better security team with her at the time of the Paris crash, her former bodyguard has claimed.

Admirers of the royal marked 27 years since her passing on Saturday after she was killed in the 1997 smash while escaping paparazzi with partner Dodi Fayed. Mr Fayed, 42, and driver Henri Paul both also died in the collision, while the filmmaker’s bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones survived.

It later emerged how Ritz security chief Mr Paul had been drinking before getting behind the wheel and was driving at a high speed when he lost control in the Pont de l’Alma underpass, striking a pillar. Now one of Diana’s former security officers has spoken out, sharing his concerns the royal could still be alive today had three things been different.

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Ken Wharfe served as Diana’s personal protection officer between 1987 and 1993 when the mother faced intense scrutiny over the breakdown of her marriage to the then-Prince Charles and subsequent relationships. Ken insists the tragedy would never have happened had Mr Rees-Jones offered to drive instead of Mr Paul.

“The one thing that would have saved Diana’s life that night would have been if they’d kicked out the chauffeur and for Rees-Jones to have driven,” he told The Sun. The ex-bodyguard claims this never happened due to Dodi being a “difficult” employer meaning staff could not tell him what to do.

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Had Rees-Jones taken command and booted Mr Paul from the driver’s seat, the crash would likely have never happened, he added. The couple had tried to divert press on the night of the smash, leaving Dodi’s car with his usual driver parked outside the Ritz’s main entrance before sneaking out the back.

But Ken believes had they not tried to “goad” media, this may also have changed the outcome on the night of August 30, 1997. He said that, because of their tactic, local police were not involved. He also believes that, had Diana kept Scotland Yard security following the separation from Charles, this may also have affected the tragic outcome.

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Wharfe stepped down in 1993 but says Diana was not urged to keep her protection squad. “Had the Queen insisted that Diana retain her Scotland Yard security, Diana would have accepted it,” he said.

He says he had told Diana “you’re going to need us [Scotland Yard]” in a private meeting at Kensington Palace three weeks after he resigned, telling her “you’re always going to be Princess of Wales”. Despite his warning, Diana later abandoned her security four weeks later.

Linda Robson opened up about her health on Tuesday’s Loose Women, where she was later examined live on air by a doctor after she was worried about a skin tag on her neck

On Monday’s show, the presenter, 65, revealed she had put off having her skin examined as she had been busy. However, on Tuesday’s show, Linda was examined live on air by a skin specialist over her skin tag fears, who later revealed that it was “completely harmless”.

Elsewhere on the show, Linda revealed that she’s got to have a knee replacement after suffering an accident last year but has cancelled the operation twice as she’s scared of not being able to work.

Linda Robson was examined live on air by a doctor on Tuesday’s show after she admitted earlier this week she was “worried” about a skin tag on her neck ( 
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Discussing a segment called: “Do you struggle to put your health first?”, Linda admitted: “I fell off an electric scooter last year and I ended up on my knees with my bum in the air and my dress over my head.

“Anyway, I’ve got to have a knee replacement but I keep putting it off, I’ve cancelled two appointments, I’ve said: ‘I can’t come in today, I’ve got work!’ because I’m frightened I won’t be able to work. I’m going to be laid up and that.” However, she insisted: “I will eventually have one!”

It comes as Linda hit out at her ex-husband Mark Dunford on Monday’s Loose Women. The Birds of a Feather actress confirmed in November 2023 that she and Mark had decided to separate after 33 years of marriage. The former couple share a son, Louis, born in 1992, and a daughter, Roberta, known as Bobbie, born in 1996.

On Monday’s show, the presenter, 65, revealed she had put off having her skin examined as she had been busy ( 
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Earlier this week, Linda appeared to share some insight into the breakdown of her marriage during one of the debates on the show. Ruth Langsford, Olivia Attwood, Brenda Edwards and Linda were discussing the news that Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer, less than a year after her breast cancer diagnosis.

The panel were speaking about getting checked for moles when Linda revealed that she’d gone with her eldest daughter Lauren, 40, who she shares with ex-partner Tony Tyler, to have some checked. Hitting out at her ex-husband, Linda quipped: “I think if anything changed on my body, my husband wouldn’t notice, he wouldn’t notice if I was on fire.”

Real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chief of staff quit after just three months

It has been reported that Prince Harry’s new chief of staff Josh Kettler has left his position with the Duke of Sussex after just three months in the job ahead of Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming tour to Colombia

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Prince Harry’s new chief of staff has shockingly quit after just three months into the job – and the reason why has been revealed.

Josh Kettler, a seasoned public relations professional, started his role with the Duke of Sussex just before his and Meghan Markle’s three-day trip to Nigeria in May. He was also seen with Harry at St Paul’s Cathedral on his last trip to London when he attended a 10th-anniversary service for his Invictus Games. But Mr Kettler has left his post after he was reportedly hired to “guide him [Harry] through his next phase”. It is understood that Mr Kettler’s decision to leave was ‘mutual’ and that he was hired on a trial basis, with “both sides agreeing it wasn’t the right fit”.

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Mr Kettler had been based in Santa Barbara, near to the Sussexes’ Montecito home and had previously been chief of staff and head of strategic partnerships at the communication platform Cognixion. He had also worked for outdoor clothing brand Patagonia.

Harry and Meghan have lost several employees since making the move to California, with one former staffer telling the publication: “What may be most telling is that the entire time I worked there, I don’t think I heard a single current or former employee on their staff say they would take the job again if given the chance.

“These aren’t employees they had just found off the streets. Many of them are people who had previously excelled working for demanding bosses in high-performance companies and environments.”

News of Mr Kettler’s departure comes ahead of Harry and Meghan’s upcoming ‘royal-style’ tour to Colombia. The couple received an invitation to visit the South American nation from the country’s vice president Francia Marquez.

The couple will travel to the capital Bogota and the coastal areas of the country. Ms Marquez, a lawyer and human rights and environmental activist said in a statement: “During their trip, the duke and duchess will join me in visiting Bogota, as well as the Caribbean and Pacific regions of Cartagena and Cali.

“In these vibrant locations, they will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with leaders, youth and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress. In addition to these meaningful interactions, the duke and duchess will experience the rich heritage of Colombia.”

The Sussexes’ trip to Colombia will be their second official tour of the year after they visited Nigeria in May taking part in a range of activities over three days. The Mirror has contacted Harry’s representatives for comment.

Ruth Langsford made an awkward This Morning blunder while hosting Loose Women on Tuesday’s show as she spoke to presenters Sian Welby and Dermot O’Leary

Loose Women took an awkward turn on Tuesday when host Ruth Langsford accidentally made a This Morning blunder.

Prior to the ITV chat show starting, This Morning hosts Sian Welby and Dermot O’Leary headed to the studio to see what Ruth, 63, and her co-stars had in store on the programme today. However, upon reading out the line-up, Ruth said: “Hello, yes, coming up on This Morning… not This Morning! You’re This Morning, we’re Loose Women. Force of habit, sorry!”

This Morning fans will recall that Ruth used to host the show on Fridays and holidays, alongside husband Eamonn Holmes from 1999 to 2022. Ruth remains as a host on Loose Women, where she has worked since 1999.

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It comes as new This Morning presenter Sian, 37, praised Ruth for her support. The radio star, who is currently a host on the Capital FM Breakfast show after replacing Vick Hope, is one in a long line of presenters who have stepped in to help fill the void left by Holly Willoughby. This Morning bosses have been conducting a series of live auditions to see who best fits the ITV show.

On Monday, Sian was asked to present the show with Dermot after being appointed as the new entertainment expert. Rylan Clark previously hosted the showbiz section on the programme, with Rylan going on to become a stand-in This Morning lead presenter.

During the show, This Morning went over to Loose Women to see what was coming up with host Ruth sharing the show’s line-up. During the interaction, Sian said: “Aw, thank you Ruth! Ruth’s been so sweet to me, you know, always! She looks after me, she’s so lovely!”

Ruth said: “Hello, yes, coming up on This Morning… not This Morning! You’re This Morning, we’re Loose Women. Force of habit, sorry!” ( 
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To which Ruth replied: “Well I’m delighted to see you there Sian!” with Sian responding: “Aw, thanks Ruth!” It comes as Sian took to Instagram on Sunday to share her excitement over her new role. She said: “I’m trying to be cool, calm and collected, but I’m hosting This Morning tomorrow!

“I can’t believe this, I’m on the actual main show. I don’t know who allowed this. Am I ready? Am I a liability? I’m not sure but thankfully I will be with Dermot who is a beacon of joy and an ultimate professional.”

She continued: “And he’s going to take me under his wing, and I feel very safe. So, yes I will be with Dermot on Monday on This Morning, tune in if you want to see the carnage that could happen because honestly at this moment I don’t know what is going to happen, I’m just going to wing it.” Former This Morning presenter Ruth rushed to support her friend and commented: “Go Sian!!”

Loose Women host Ruth Langsford recalled her son Jack’s past 16th birthday party on Tuesday’s ITV show, where the youngster was “fuming” after she gatecrashed with pizza

Ruth Langsford admitted her son Jack was “fuming” after she gatecrashed his 16th birthday party with pizza.

On Tuesday’s episode of Loose Women, Ruth, 63, and her fellow panellists were discussing the topic: “Can you be a friend and a parent to your child?”, which prompted Ruth to recall her son’s, who is now 21, past sixteenth birthday celebration. Ruth shares Jack with husband Eamonn Holmes.

Talking about children’s birthday parties, Ruth said: “Jack did not want me to be there! I always remember, I think it was his sixteenth birthday or something he had friends over.

“I said I’d get pizzas, they were all [there], they had the kitchen, and Eamonn and I were in another room. Pizzas arrived and I went in, and because I know all his friends, they were like: ‘Oh, hi Ruth!’

Ruth Langsford admitted her son, Jack, was “fuming” after she gatecrashed his 16th birthday party with pizza ( 
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“So I’m chatting away, handing out the pizza, I looked over, caught Jack’s eye and he went [while whispering]: ‘Go away!’, [he was] fuming, fuming! Literally, didn’t want me in there, didn’t think it was cool! He was just like: ‘Go away!’”

It comes as Loose Women took an awkward turn on Tuesday when host Ruth accidentally made a This Morning blunder. Prior to the ITV chat show starting, This Morning hosts Sian Welby and Dermot O’Leary headed to the studio to see what Ruth and her co-stars had in store on the programme today.

However, upon reading out the lineup, Ruth said: “Hello, yes, coming up on This Morning… not This Morning! You’re This Morning, we’re Loose Women. Force of habit, sorry!”

This Morning fans will recall that Ruth used to host the show on Fridays and holidays, alongside husband Eamonn from 1999 to 2022. Ruth remains as a host on Loose Women, where she has worked since 1999.

Elsewhere, new This Morning presenter Sian, 37, has sweetly praised Ruth for her support. The radio star, who is currently a host on the Capital FM Breakfast show after replacing Vick Hope, is one in a long line of presenters who have stepped in to help fill the void left by Holly Willoughby. This Morning bosses have been conducting a series of live auditions to see who best fits the ITV show.

Prince Harry pressured by ‘angry’ King Charles to make big move and ‘get round Meghan problem’

Prince Harry could reunite with Prince William and King Charles could see more of Archie and Lilibet according to a Royal expert – who claims a bold move would not need to include Meghan…

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Prince Harry is being pressured by his dad King Charles to make a bold move to resolve the feud with his brother Prince William – and “neatly get around the problem of Meghan Markle”.

That’s according to a Royal expert, who has suggested Princes Harry and William could be on the brink of mending their strained relationship, due to “pressure” from their father, King Charles III. Tom Quinn, a Royal commentator and author, has revealed that the Duke of Sussex is being urged by the King to find a UK residence so that Charles can spend more quality time with his grandchildren, Archie and Lillibet. This move could potentially pave the way for a reunion between the two brothers on British soil. However, Mr Quinn doubts that Meghan Markle would accompany her husband, given her past negative experiences with the Royal Family.

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Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Mr Quinn stated: “King Charles has been putting pressure on Harry to do just this as he is angry that his only relationship with his grandchildren so far is via video calls, which Charles hates. William and Kate’s children would spend the weekend at Highgrove and Harry’s children could then easily pop over from their house nearby. This would neatly get round the problem of Meghan – she just wouldn’t need to be there and the children could be whisked back to the States after a week or two.”

Despite Quinn’s speculations, Harry’s life is currently rooted in the US and he has previously discussed the possibility of becoming an American citizen. During an interview with Good Morning America, he was asked whether he had considered applying for citizenship in the States.During an interview with William Reeve, Prince Harry was quizzed: “Do you feel American?” To which he candidly replied: “Do I feel American? No… I don’t know how I feel.”

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On the topic of potentially applying for American citizenship, Harry admitted: “I have no idea. I’m here standing next to these guys. The American citizenship is a thought that has crossed my mind, but certainly not something that is a priority for me right now.” Meanwhile, Meghan Markle appears to be thoroughly enjoying her Californian lifestyle, and Royal author Omid Scobie suggests she may never return to British soil. In his explosive book ‘Endgame’, Scobie writes that Meghan “never felt at home” in the UK and is adamant about not wanting to “set foot again in England. “Despite not attending King Charles’ Coronation last May nor accompanying Harry to his Invictus Games event earlier this year, Scobie alleges that Meghan’s absence is due to her reluctance to “dive back into the soap opera of the court”.

Katie Piper left her fellow Loose Women co-stars stunned on Wednesday’s show as she unveiled her “stunning” hair transformation as she ditched her blonde locks for a new look

Katie Piper left her fellow Loose Women co-stars stunned on Wednesday’s show as she unveiled her jaw-dropping hair transformation.

The presenter, 40, has rocked blonde locks but has ditched her signature hairstyle for a new gorgeous brunette look, revealing the makeover on Wednesday’s show. The Loose Women panel were left amazed over the new look with host Christine Lampard joking: “I thought we had a completely new panellist today, as well as Jill Scott, and it was Katie with new hair!”

Talking about her new hair, Katie continued: “It’s the new me, I always feel when you change your hair colour, you’ve got to change your makeup, your jewellery, your wardrobe. I’ve experimented with my hair quite a lot over the years.

Katie Piper left her fellow Loose Women co-stars stunned on Wednesday’s show as she unveiled her jaw-dropping hair transformation ( 
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“It is something I quite enjoy doing, I never get frightened about it, I mean, I’ve been purple, jet black, white blonde, so yeah… I’ve got different foundations in all my makeup kits depending where I’m going to go [with my hair].”

Katie also took to Instagram to show off her new hair, writing: “New hair, who dis? Ready for today’s @loosewomen”. Katie’s 1.1m followers were quick to go wild over the look. One person said: “Wow great look loving the brunette!”, a different account put: “HOW!! HOW IS IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO LOOK THIS INSANE BOTH BLONDE AND BRUNETTE!!!” with heart eyes, while another fan wrote: “Beautiful!” Someone else raved: “This is stunning, perfect colour on you!!!!”

It comes as Katie returned to Loose Women in December for the first time since undergoing surgery. The presenter suffered life-changing burns, injuries and blindness in one eye after being attacked with acid in 2008 when she was 24. Katie underwent pioneering surgery to restore her face and vision, but has faced many complications since.

Only recently, Katie underwent tarsorrhaphy surgery in November to her left eye, which joins parts or all of the upper and lower eyelids to completely close the eye. Katie said at the time of the procedure, which is used to help or heal the cornea: “In my case I am trying to preserve the eye, avoid perforation and loosing my eye completely.”

Katie added at the time: “Also, if this helps anyone else…. yes I do sometimes find it hard. I’m ok with looking different to everyone else but operations can sometimes take me back to memories of how this all started and that’s hard mentally.”

Appearing on Loose Women for the first time since the procedure, host Kaye Adams said: “Hello stranger! First of all, Katie, we haven’t seen you for what, five or six weeks?” Katie then explained why she had been absent, discussing her recent procedure. She said: “I had a planned procedure done called tarsorrhaphy, which is a semi-permanent closure of the eye. It’s an operation done in theatre and your eye is fully or partially stitched up.

“Some people might be familiar with it, you normally see it when somebody has disease of the cornea. Closing the eye gives it the optimum environment to heal so I’ve had quite a lot of problems with my eye over the last year and a half. I don’t like to go on about it because there’s always somebody worse off!”

Katie added: “It’s been quite painful so it’s quite a relief for me to finally have it stitched up because it’s a lot more comfortable! It’s not permanent, it’s going to be for just about a year like this then hopefully I can have it opened!”

Inside Harry’s secret ‘plot’ to be welcomed back to UK circles with ‘texts to Eton pals’

The Duke is reportedly ‘turning away’ from US publicists – and is instead seeking counsel from his old friends and associates on how to make a comeback to the UK

Prince Harry is reportedly planning a comeback to the UK after seeking advice from former trusted aides, it has been claimed.

The Duke of Sussex is believed to have sent Whatsapp messages to a number of pals in the UK who are ready and willing to help him make a return from exile in the United States. According to The Mail on Sunday, the prince has been consulting people “from his old life” as a working royal after reportedly becoming dissatisfied with advice recieved from US-based PR experts.

It comes after he and wife Meghan Markle parted ways with yet another American PR adviser only weeks after their chief of staff quit three months into his role.

Harry ditched royal life after stepping down with his Meghan in 2020 and moving to the US – but recent reports suggest things may be changing.

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Secret messages to Eton chums

The Duke has already been Whatsapping a number of UK chums who are on hand to help him establish a smooth path back to Britain, it has been claimed – with a few of them dubbing their task ‘Operation Bring Harry In From The Cold’.

A source has shared how the prince is “seeking counsel from his old friends and associates”, according to MailOnline. They added: “He is clearly reaching out thinking, ‘I need to do something different because what I’m doing is clearly not working.’ In short, he is rethinking the way he operates.”

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Harry is believed to have already approached a trusted figure “from the old school” known for their loyalty and discretion. One friend has reportedly drawn up a plan for how Harry can re-enter UK circles again – and possibly carry out “very low-key royal duties”. The source added the pal “believes if Harry comes back to the UK with zero fuss, and does zero publicity and attends very mundane events, he could prove himself and win over the British public again.”

Harry is ‘unhappy’ in LA

It was suggested that Prince Harry has been unhappy in LA after he returned to America following a trip to Nigeria with Meghan Markle in May.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted at the airport in Los Angeles following a mammoth 18-hour flight, with Harry looking downcast walking behind Meghan. Royal expert Tom Quinn said Harry seemed upset and suggested it could have been linked to his brief UK visit in May, where he had hoped to visit his father King Charles, but the monarch was reportedly too busy.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Tom said: “Harry tried desperately to put a brave face on it during his recent visit to the UK, but his real feelings were apparent when he landed back in Los Angeles. It was impossible not to see how downcast and upset he looked.

“And it’s no surprise because he had hoped to see his father, and for a good deal longer than their 30-minute meeting last time he was in the UK.”

Turning away from ‘all sorts of Hollywood publicists’

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A source says the Duke is reportedly “turning away from all sorts of Hollywood publicists” and is instead “seeking counsel from his old friends and associates”. It comes as Harry and Meghan have parted ways with yet another American PR adviser – only weeks after their chief of staff quit three months into his role.

Christine Weil Schirmer, who had previously worked for Apple and Pinterest, was already head of communications at the Sussexes’ charity Archewell, but began overseeing the couple’s publicity in 2020. It has now emerged that Schirmer left the role ‘quietly late last year’.

It makes her the tenth staff member to have left the pair in the last three years. Several have now left the pair since they first moved to California, including their chief of staff Josh Kettler, who shockingly quit his role three months in. A former employee said: “What may be most telling is that the entire time I worked there, I don’t think I heard a single current or former employee on their staff say they would take the job again if given the chance.

“These aren’t employees they had just found off the streets. Many of them are people who had previously excelled working for demanding bosses in high-performance companies and environments.”