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

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.

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.

 

ITV Loose Women’s Linda Robson ‘worried’ as she’s examined live on TV after cancelling op twice

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

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.

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.”

 

 

King Charles seeks ways to connect with Archie and Lilibet as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Balmoral plans remain uncertain.

King Charles is considering his ‘most likely’ option for maintaining a close long-distance relationship with his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet. With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans for Balmoral still uncertain, the monarch is stepping in to ensure his grandchildren have a memorable vacation time despite family differences. It was earlier reported that the Duke and Duchess have decided not to join the Royal family on their usual Scottish retreat this year.
‘The King is absolutely committed to being present in all of his grandchildren’s lives.’

King Charles plans Skype time with Archie and Lilibet

It has been widely reported how deeply the monarch misses Harry’s children, who now reside in California. According to sources, he desires more than just video calls to stay connected with them, but it appears that technology remains his only option for now.

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An insider told the Express, “Charles really does want to build a better relationship with Archie and Lili and spend quality time with them. So it’s possible that the Sussexes might go alone at the end of the summer just before the King returns to London, but it’s highly unlikely given the current tensions.”

It’s still up in the air if the Duke and Duchess will swing by Balmoral, a special time for Royals to hang out in Scotland’s peaceful scenery and discuss life and future. But, to keep in touch with Archie and Lilibet, Charles might lean more on tech than old-school ways. The idea is to stay connected via “ Skype calls so that he doesn’t lose touch with what they’re getting up to.”

Harry and Meghan to skip Balmoral trip

Princess Kate and Prince William alongside their kids, George, Charlotte, and Louis are said to be getting ready to go to the Royal Family’s summer getaway at Balmoral in August. But, it looks like Harry and Meghan, who’ve only brought their kids to the UK once since they moved to the US in 2020—that was during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2021—might not be coming to the family event.

“Harry and Meghan will not be joining the rest of the Royal Family in August,” the source said. “The King is keen for it to be a happy family occasion which will see members of the Royal Family come together for just over a week to discuss plans for the future and to unwind,” they added.

Loose Women star Kaye Adams has shared the terrifying moment she had a sudden health emergency just before she went live on air as she ended up in A&E

Loose Women’s Kaye Adams has revealed how she was rushed to A&E after an emergency on the show.

The TV presenter, 61, has recalled the terrifying moment as she appeared on the ITV panel show a week on from the incident. She was joined alongside Kelly Holmes, Judi Love and Nadia Sawalha to discuss the day’s topics. During the programme on Friday. Earlier this week Kaye revealed she suddenly lost all hearing in her right ear ‘minutes’ before she went live on on air.

During today’s show, Kaye opened up on the scary moment as she told viewers: “We showed you a clip of what happened to me last Friday just before we went on air. I just completely lost my hearing in my right ear.” A clip was then shown of Kaye struggling to hear the producers in her ear piece last week, where she said she could “hear nothing”.

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After the clip had finished, she told the panel: “That’s what you call a brave face because behind that I was seriously panicking. I wear hearing aids which is fine and I manage quiet well. I have got this television ear piece and then I can hear you lot with hearing aids.” She joked: “I sometimes switch [them] off.” Kaye added: ” So to completely go deaf in this ear was terrifying.”

Kaye had taken to her social media earlier in the week where she informed her followers about the incident. She wrote: “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.”

She decided to push through the show, and didn’t mention her health scare to viewers. However, she 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. S he was then sent for an audiogram at a nearby Boots hearing centre but 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.”

BBC Radio Scotland has responded to complaints against its presenter Kaye Adams after she described former first minister Nicola Sturgeon as ‘not a human being’

Loose Women star Kaye Adams has lashed out at former Scottish First Minster Nicola Sturgeon.

Kaye, 61, labelled the former SNP leader and first minister as “not a human being” during a chat about the UK Covid Inquiry on her BBC Radio Scotland show, Mornings with Kaye Adams. Mother-of-two Kaye hit out at the politician over her failure to keep WhatsApp messages dating back to the time of the pandemic -even though most of her communications have been submitted by her recipients.

Kaye’s comments led to the BBC suffering a backlash online, with senior SNP MP Pete Wishart describing them as “absolutely shocking”. He declared on X (formerly Twitter): “I hope @BBCScotland think about an apology, or at least some sort of correction, for this.”

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Defending Sturgeon at the time on the show, meanwhile, The National’s Kelly Given explained: “Nicola Sturgeon has submitted evidence to this inquiry, she’s submitted her informal messaging, and I think we need to take that at face value, she’s done that. Why are we holding these people to account as if they’re not human beings? Nicola Sturgeon got a new phone or deleted her messages or whatever…”

Kaye then interjected with her controversial remark: “Because in this instance they’re not human beings, they’re politicians.” Kelly replied: “Politicians are human beings.”

The BBC has since taken the stance that it has no case to answer for, however, with regards to complaints. A spokesperson for the broadcaster explained: “This comment was made as part of a wider discussion on the Covid inquiry and in particular holding politicians to account for decisions made during this time. Taking the comment out of context in this way is not a fair reflection of the discussion throughout the morning.

“Of course, our presenters don’t believe politicians aren’t human, the point being made was that they also hold elected office, as was completely clear to anyone listening to the full programme, as opposed to a short clip of it.”

Kaye was rushed to A&E on Saturday after losing her hearing in one ear ( 
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Earlier this week Kaye revealed she had been rushed to A&E after suffering a “traumatic” health scare. Kaye said she was left “terrified” that something was seriously wrong after she suddenly lost all hearing in her right ear “minutes” before she went live on air for Friday’s instalment of Loose Women.

Describing her ordeal on Instagram, Kaye wrote: “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.”

After getting through the show without mentioning the problem she returned to her Glasgow home where she researched her symptoms. With no sign of improvement the next day, she was sent for an audiogram that left her mortified by its findings and cause of the problem – a huge lump of earwax. “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.”

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.

Archive footage showing one of Prince Harry’s earliest Buckingham Palace balcony appearances has become a viral hit on social media after resurfacing on the video-sharing platform, TikTok.

For well over a century, members of the royal family have appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace’s east façade facing the Mall to greet crowds of well-wishers and review troops.

Today, members of the royal family traditionally only make one balcony appearance in the year, for the Trooping the Colour parade celebrating the sovereign’s official birthday each June. Though the event used to see the entire extended royal family included on the balcony, the numbers have nowadays been reduced to just those who undertake official duties on behalf of the crown.

Prince Harry, aged 2, photographed with Princess Diana on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour celebrations, June 1987. A clip from the event has gone viral on TikTok. JAYNE FINCHER/PRINCESS DIANA ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES
Prince Harry attended the Trooping the Colour celebrations throughout his childhood, often participating in the official carriage procession to and from the Horse Guards Parade ground before returning to Buckingham Palace for the balcony appearance and traditional flypast, staged by the Royal Air Force overhead.

A clip from the celebrations held in 1987—when Harry was just 2 years old—has gone viral after being uploaded to TikTok by user, lady_frances1997.

In the video, members of the royal family including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, then-Prince Charles and Princess Margaret are seen giving a final wave to the crowds before returning into Buckingham Palace from the balcony.

In the foreground of the clip, Princess Diana can be seen picking up her youngest son and asking him to give a little wave to the people below, which he does to an audible cheer from the public.

The video has been viewed over 2 million times since it was posted on April 20 and received in excess of 180,000 likes and 700 comments. Many fans have praised the prince for his cheeky appearance, and the video caption reads: “Little prince charming. little prince Harry delighted the crowd as he waved to them. 🥰❤️”

“Prince Harry has always been the people’s Prince,” wrote one commenter, with another adding: “Its Prince Phillip’s smile looking at them that’s sweet.”

The next major Buckingham Palace balcony appearance will be one made by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, accompanied by the royal family, after their coronation on May 6.

A press release issued from the palace detailing plans for the coronation weekend which will include the religious service at Westminster Abbey, a coronation concert at Windsor Castle and a national holiday, states that the balcony appearance will mark the end of the first day of festivities after the king and queen have been officially crowned.

Prince Harry photographed with Princess Diana on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour celebrations, June 1988. TIM GRAHAM PHOTO LIBRARY VIA GETTY IMAGES
Leading up to the coronation, speculation over whether Prince Harry would make the journey from his home in California to attend increased, following several bombshell allegations leveled by the prince against the royal family in his recently released Netflix docuseries and in his memoir, Spare.

Harry added to the speculation when he was asked about whether or not he would attend his father’s big day in an interview for British TV in January, by responding: “There’s a lot that can happen between now and then. But, you know, the door is always open. The ball is in their court.”

In April, it was confirmed that Harry would attend the celebration but would do so without his wife and children. A statement issued from Buckingham Palace read: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”

Though Harry will be in London for the service, he may not be included in the balcony lineup as he is no longer a working member of the royal family.

Following the prince’s decision to step down from his working role within the monarchy alongside Meghan Markle when they moved to the U.S. in 2020, the couple did not appear on the balcony for the 2022 Trooping the Colour parade despite being in Britain for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

MEGHAN Markle has numerous upcoming projects, from her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard to her new Netflix cookery show.

However, the Duchess of Sussex, 42, reportedly feels “every move she makes is met with criticism” and she is “unfairly picked on”, claims a royal author.

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Meghan Markle ‘cannot understand why people don’t admire her work’, claims royal author Tom QuinnCredit: AFP

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Meghan teased the launch of her American Riviera Orchard back in March by sending jams to influencersCredit: instagram

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We saw the couple last week as Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYSCredit: Getty
Tom Quinn claimed to the Mirror US: “There is a growing rift between Harry and Meghan caused by Meghan’s increasing concern that her life is not going in the direction she had planned – she loves media attention and hates the fact that surveys suggest she and Harry are no longer of much interest to the American public.”

Meghan announced the launch of American Riviera Orchard back in March but has not yet sold any products to fans.

So far she has sent jams and dog treats to friends and influencers, including to Chrissy Teigen, Heather Dorak, Tracy Robbins and Kris Jenner.

Tom added: “Meghan was in tears when the brand launched and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special.

“She has reached the point now where she thinks that anything and everything she does will be unfairly criticised. Like her husband, she feels that people are unfairly picking on her – she cannot understand why people don’t admire her work.”

Meghan is yet to make a sale, despite the initial excitement surrounding the promotion, and brand strategist Lucie Green shared how the delay in selling could be down to Meghan trying to find investors for the company.

Lucie shared: “It could be that she’s still courting investment.

“If the brand is direct to consumer, versus wholesale, there will need to be a substantial marketing budget for consumer acquisition.

“It could be that the jams were the precursor and example to show proof of concept to talent and investors.”

While the website is not yet up and running, we have seen a few items that may be offered American Riviera Orchard.

Meghan is expected to sell bedding pillows, soaps, home décor, fragrances, cookbooks and cookie mixes on American Rivera Orchard in due course.

One source said: “She’s been working on this for over a year and it’s all the things that are close to her heart — all the things she’s passionate about.”

Many royal fans have posted their enthusiasm for the launch on social media, with one saying: “So excited for these lovely heavenly jams from American Riviera Orchard, a wellness brand I will subscribe to!”

MEGHAN’S COOKING SHOW

In addition to American Riviera Orchard, Meghan is also set to launch a brand new cooking show on Netflix – if their contract is renewed.

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The Duchess of Sussex, 42, reportedly feels ‘every move she makes is met with criticism’Credit: Getty
Tom added: “With news that the couple’s Netflix contract may be under threat, along with the mockery that greeted the launch of her online brand, Meghan feels very much under siege.”

The couple are saddled with a $9.5million mortgage for their Montecito mansion and they are estimated to spend £3million a year on round-the-clock security.

Their documentary series, Harry & Meghan was met with mixed reviews, while Meghan’s animated series Pearl was savagely ditched by Netflix while it was still in development.

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Meghan’s promotional video showed her cooking in the kitchenCredit: Instagram/americanrivieraorchard

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It hasn’t been confirmed when Meghan will start selling on American Riviera OrchardCredit: Instagram / Internet

HARRY’S AWARD

We last saw the couple as Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYS last week.

The Duke of Sussex and his wife received a cheer as they were introduced by close friend and host Serena Williams.

Harry, wearing a dark suit and tie, was sat at the Dolby Theatre alongside the duchess, who wore a long white dress from Staud’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection.

What has Meghan Markle teased from American Riviera Orchard so far?

MEGHAN Markle launched her brand’s new Instagram page in March 2024, but no products are available to buy as of yet.

Industry insiders said the site will focus on home, food, garden and lifestyle goods.

Meghan kicked off promoting American Riviera Orchard by sending 50 branded jams to friends and influencers.

Those who received a package included Chrissy Teigen, Heather Dorak, Tracy Robbins and Kris Jenner.

She later unveiled two new products from her American Riviera Orchard brand just hours before Trooping the Colour.

Polo player and close friend of Prince Harry,  Nacho Figueras was treated to a jar of raspberry jam from the collection as well as a jar of luxury dog biscuits for his pooch.

Harry, 39, received the gong for his Invictus Games work at the star-studded Los Angeles bash.

According to ESPN, the Pat Tillman Award for Service is “given to a person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and US Army Ranger, Pat Tillman”.

Harry gave an emotional speech as he told the crowd: “The truth is I stand here not as Prince Harry Pat Tillman Award recipient but rather as a voice on behalf of the Invictus Game Foundation,” he told the crowd.

“And the thousands of veterans and service personnel from over 20 nations who have made the Invictus Games a reality

“This award belongs to them not to me.

“It is of great importance to me to highlight these allies and their amazing families for their achievements, their spirit, and their courage at every opportunity.

Perry, who is a godfather to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter Princess Lilibet, helped the couple when they first moved to the U.S. together

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Tyler Perry. PHOTO: KEVIN MAZUR/GETTY; MONICA SCHIPPER/GETTY

Tyler Perry will receive the Paley Center for Media’s highest honor, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are among the crew leading the celebrations.

The Paley Center announced on July 17 that Perry, 54, will be honored at the Paley Honors gala in Beverly Hills on Dec. 4. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are among the tribute chairs along with Whoopi Goldberg, Gayle King, Taraji P. Henson, George Lucas, Kerry Washington and more.

“Throughout my career, I have strived to bring people together and to give a voice to those often underrepresented in media,” Perry said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Media has served as a vital platform for this mission, and I’m honored to receive this award from The Paley Center for Media, an organization that has dedicated itself to spotlighting the power and importance of media.”

Meghan, 42, and Prince Harry, 39, first connected with the filmmaker when Perry reached out to Meghan around her 2018 royal wedding. He let the Duchess of Sussex know he was praying for her “and that he understood what this meant, and that he could only imagine what it was like,” Meghan told The Cut in a 2022 interview. Perry told her to call if she ever needed support or advice.

Tyler Perry attends ‘Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa’ premiere on February 15, 2024.NOAM GALAI/GETTY

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Using Sussex as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s Last Names

Taking him up on the invitation in early 2020, Meghan filled Perry in on her family’s stay in Vancouver, Canada amid an uncertain future as they announced their decision to step back from royal life. Before Perry had ever met the couple, he offered for them to stay in his Los Angeles estate with their son, Prince Archie, along with security detail while transitioning out of their senior roles within the royal family.

Perry said on an episode of Let’s Talk Off-Camera with Kelly Ripa released in Nov. 2023, “Every day that they were there, I looked to see if anything’s happening online. Nothing. They don’t even know. So weeks and weeks they were there. They were so happy. It was such a beautiful moment.”

As they put down roots at their “permanent home” in Montecito (Perry even welcomed the pair to their new abode with a grand piano as a housewarming gift, telling them, “Write the soundtrack for your life,” according to The Cut), a source told PEOPLE that Harry and Meghan were appreciative of Perry’s compassion. “They’re really grateful to Tyler Perry for his kindness,” the insider said in summer 2020. “They have endless gratitude to him for helping them during a complicated time.

“With COVID and as they were stepping back from their royal duties, he provided them a safe haven,” they added.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the Endeavour Fund Awards on March 5, 2020. PAUL EDWARDS – WPA POOL/GETTY
Tyler Perry Shares His Cute Nickname for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Daughter Princess Lilibet

After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in June 2021, they asked Perry to be her godfather, a role he first revealed on the Netflix series Harry & Meghan.

Perry recalled the couple getting “pretty serious” on a phone call: “I go, ‘Okay, what’s going on?’ They said, ‘Well, we’d like for you to be Lili’s godfather.’ I go, ‘Whoa.’ I had to take a minute to take that in. And I thought, ‘I’d be honored. I’d absolutely be honored.’ “

After getting off the call and thinking about the ask, the director realized his agreement came with a bit of a condition.

“I called them back and go, ‘Uh, hold on a second — does this mean we gotta go over [to the U.K.] and do all of that in church with [the royal family] and figure all that out? ‘Cause I don’t wanna do that,’ ” Perry said in the docuseries. ” ‘Maybe we can do a little private ceremony here [in the U.S.] and let that be that, and if you have to do it there, then that’s okay.’ “

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry; Tyler Perry. CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY; CINDY ORD/GETTY

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Princess Lilibet was christened in a small ceremony at Prince Harry and Meghan’s Montecito home in 2023. An insider told PEOPLE exclusively there were between 20 and 30 guests at the gathering, including Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, Perry and an unnamed godmother. Following the ceremony, attendees were treated to an afternoon of food and dancing, with Archie enjoying a dance with his little sister.

Perry flew in for the christening ceremony from his home in Atlanta with a 10-person gospel choir that sang “Oh Happy Day” and “This Little Light of Mine,” a song that was played at Meghan and Harry’s wedding.

A Royal Snub: Meghan Markle Denied Front Row Seat at 2024 Tony Awards

 

The anticipation surrounding the 2024 Tony Awards was already at a fever pitch even before the first award was presented.

In a surprising twist of events, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, found herself at the center of a headline-making snub when her request to occupy a front-row seat at the prestigious theatre awards ceremony was turned down.

The individual behind this unexpected decision?

None other than the evening’s host, the incomparable Ariana DeBose.

The saga began weeks prior to the grand event.

A fervent enthusiast of the theatre, Meghan was eagerly awaiting the Tony Awards and had set her sights on securing a prime spot in the orchestra section.

Having mingled with Broadway’s elite in the past, attending shows and even making cameo appearances, she was determined to be front and center this year.

However, her aspirations were swiftly shattered when her plea to the Tony Awards production team was met with a resolute denial from none other than Ariana DeBose, the host of the evening.

Expressing her astonishment and disappointment in an exclusive interview, Meghan revealed, “I was taken aback when I learned about it.

I have always shared a great bond with the Broadway community, and I was eagerly anticipating being there in person to support my friends and celebrate the remarkable talent on display.”

Sources close to the production disclosed that DeBose stood firm in her decision, maintaining that the front row was exclusively reserved for nominees, their families, and a select group of industry luminaries, leaving no space for Meghan, regardless of her fame.

The news swiftly circulated, sparking a frenzy of reactions on social media.

Devoted fans of Meghan voiced their outrage, accusing DeBose of disregarding the Duchess and depriving her of her rightful place in the limelight.

However, supporters of the host rallied to her defense, commending her for standing her ground and preserving the integrity of the awards ceremony.

One fan tweeted, “Ariana is the Queen of Broadway, and she was not willing to let anyone, not even a member of the royal family, disrupt the flow of the show.

She’s in charge, and she gets to make the decisions.”

As the Tony Awards drew nearer, tensions continued to escalate.

Maintaining a composed demeanor, Meghan refrained from public commentary, though those close to her hinted at her profound disappointment over the unfolding events.

On the night of the ceremony, cameras captured Meghan’s crestfallen expression as she was escorted to a seat in the mezzanine, distanced from the stage’s vibrant activities.

Meanwhile, Ariana DeBose captivated the audience with her characteristic panache, effortlessly steering them through the night’s entertainment.

Describing DeBose’s performance, an attendee enthused, “Ariana was absolutely captivating.

She commanded the room with her infectious energy and sharp wit.

It was evident that she was thoroughly enjoying herself and was not going to let anyone overshadow her, not even the Duchess of Sussex.”

Throughout the evening, discussions regarding Meghan’s seating arrangement intensified on social media, with some endorsing Ariana’s stance while others criticized her for what they perceived as a snub towards royalty.

Unperturbed by the uproar, Ariana continued to shine in the spotlight, delivering a host’s performance that will be remembered for years to come.

As the final curtain descended, the Tony Awards had solidified their status as one of the most talked-about events of the year, with Ariana DeBose emerging as the undisputed queen of Broadway.

In the aftermath, Meghan gracefully acknowledged the decision, expressing her respect for Ariana’s authority as the host and affirming her commitment to supporting the Broadway community in the future.

For those present on that eventful night, the image of Meghan’s disappointment juxtaposed with Ariana’s unwavering determination remains etched in their memories.

Described by a theater enthusiast as a clash of titans, Ariana DeBose emerged triumphant, underscoring that the Tony Awards are a domain of the Broadway community, impervious to royal influence.

It was a memorable evening, signaling that Meghan Markle will have to bide her time for another chance in the spotlight.

Revelations of Financial Impropriety: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Accused of Diverting Funds from Invictus Games

 

In a stunning announcement that has reverberated across the globe, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has disclosed the long-speculated accusations of financial misconduct involving Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in connection to the renowned Invictus Games.

The Chancellor, addressing the media during a press briefing in Dusseldorf on June 10, 2024, affirmed that a thorough investigation carried out by German authorities has unearthed evidence indicating that the Sussex couple misappropriated a substantial 24% of the finances allocated for the Invictus Games, a prestigious multi-sport event they have fervently supported since its inception in 2014.

The Invictus Games, initiated by Prince Harry, serve as an international athletic competition that celebrates the resilience and skills of wounded, injured, and ill active-duty and veteran military personnel.

This event, hosted in various cities worldwide, including London, Orlando, Toronto, and Sydney, has been a symbol of hope and motivation for those who have made significant sacrifices in the line of duty.

However, the recent disclosures by Chancellor Scholz have cast a dark cloud over the Invictus Games and the credibility of the royal couple, who have been prominent advocates of the cause.

Per the outcomes of the German inquiry, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, purportedly diverted a notable portion of the funds designated for the 2023 Invictus Games, which took place in Dusseldorf, Germany.

The investigation exposed that the couple established a convoluted network of offshore accounts and shell corporations to redirect the funds away from the event’s organizers and into their personal accounts.

Chancellor Scholz condemned this as a betrayal of the fundamental principles upon which the Invictus Games were founded, emphasizing that individuals who have risked their lives in defense of their nations deserve unwavering support and resources for their rehabilitation and recovery.

Expressing her dismay, Sarah Thompson, a former British army medic and participant in the Invictus Games, remarked, “I’m absolutely sickened by this news.

Prince Harry and Meghan have always portrayed themselves as advocates for veterans and the military, but it appears they were solely focused on enriching themselves.

It’s a betrayal of everything the Invictus Games represent.”

The shocking revelations have triggered outrage and disbelief globally, with many questioning the motives behind the alleged embezzlement by the royal couple.

In light of the Sussexes’ recent financial challenges, some speculate that their involvement in diverting funds from the Invictus Games could be linked to their mounting legal battles and escalating legal expenses.

Royal commentator Nigel Farage commented, “It’s not surprising that they would stoop to such depths, considering their recent financial woes.

The Sussexes have consistently prioritized their personal image and wealth over genuinely assisting the individuals they profess to serve.”

The Invictus Games Foundation, in response to the unfolding scandal, expressed profound disappointment and shock at the revelations, pledging full cooperation with the ongoing investigations.

The organization announced plans for a comprehensive review of their financial protocols and governance to prevent any future breaches of trust.

As the repercussions of this controversy continue to resonate globally, calls for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to be stripped of their titles and face legal repercussions have intensified.

The once-inspiring narrative of the Invictus Games now stands tainted by this egregious display of greed and treachery.

The world anxiously anticipates the unfolding chapters of this saga, pondering whether the legacy of the Invictus Games can be salvaged amidst the aftermath of this scandal.