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Coleen Nolan returning to hospital for treatment as she shares major health update after cancer diagnosis

COLEEN Nolan has given a major health update after finding cancer on her shoulder last year.

The Loose Women star, whose family has been ravaged by the disease, revealed it has returned on another part of her body and doctors issued her with a terrifying warning.

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Coleen Nolan has revealed she’s found a second suspicious patch after being diagnosed with skin cancer last yearCredit: Rex

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Her sister Linda is living with cancerCredit: Getty
She first underwent treatment last year for carcinoma, a type of low grade skin cancer, on her shoulder.

Coleen, who is currently on her solo tour, has since found a second suspicious patch of skin and was told if left untreated it would grow into the deadliest type of skin cancer, melanoma, which can spread to other parts of the body.

The 58-year-old revealed today: “I got skin cancer last year.

“I had carcinoma on my shoulder which has now gone. And had chemo cream on my shoulder so that burned that off.

“And then I’ve got this tiny bit of dry skin. I’ve been saying for ages, it doesn’t matter how much oil or cream I put on it, it won’t go.

“But doctors said, ‘that is pre melanoma, it will turn into skin cancer which is worse that carcinoma.

“So I’m getting that treated when the tour ends.”

Nolan’s sister Linda is battling incurable brain cancer, and they lost their sister Bernie to breast cancer in 2010 aged 52.

Anne was the first Nolan sister to battle the disease.

Coleen told Scott Thomas on his podcast, Learning As I Go: “I’m not being funny I laughed when he said it because I thought, oh well of course I have, cancer loves my family.

“When I said to Linda, ‘do you ever think why me?’ She always says, ‘no, I always think why not me?’

“My sister has cancer in her brain so me coming home saying I’ve got pre melanoma seems dramatic and pathetic but it’s not, it’s really serious and if I don’t treat it it will be cancer.

“I can’t treat it before the tour, if he said I need to do that now I absolutely would have but I explained I’m going on tour and he said it does need treating, I wouldn’t leave it years but it does need treating.”

Her sister Anne was treated for breast cancer in 2020 and incredibly got the all clear.

But Linda last year shared a devastating message and cried as she told fans she didn’t know if she’d see another Christmas.

The Nolans singer, 64, is now living with incurable cancer, having been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2017.

Brave Linda has been living life to the fullest.

She told Woman magazine in November: “When I wake up, I try to think it’s another day to enjoy, not it’s another day closer.

“Sometimes I slide down the wall and cry my eyes out because I’m having a bad day, but 99.9% of the time I’m OK.

“[Christmas will be] extra special because I don’t know if I’ll see it next year.

 

“It’s important now for me to make memories and to enjoy the time I’ve got left.”

Linda previously told how the cruel disease has sparked memory loss – leading her to forget the name of her niece, Coleen’s daughter.

Common signs of melanoma

LIKE with any cancer, survival rates are best when the illness is detected fast.

The most common sign of melanoma is the appearance of a new mole or a change in an existing mole.

Mole with a mix of colours
Large mole
Mole that changes over time
Swollen mole
Bleeding mole
Itchy mole
Crusty mole
Mole in the shape of a line under a nail

In women, the most common specific location for melanoma skin cancers in the UK is the legs.

Men are more likely to see melanomas in their trunk – the back or torso.

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Coleen lost sister Bernie in 2013

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Linda’s cancer has spread to her liver

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Coleen takes part in The Real Full Monty every year to raise awareness of life saving cancer checksCredit: Rex

Ruth Langsford to break silence on Eamonn Holmes split as she returns to Loose Women this month with the support of her close friends on panel

Ruth Langsford will break her silence on splitting up with husband Eamonn Holmes as she returns to Loose Women this month.

The presenter, 64, has taken an extended break from the ITV show following the end of her marriage to Eamonn but feels she ‘owes’ the viewers an explanation as she rejoins the panel.

It was announced the couple were going separate ways in May following a 27 year relationship and 14 years of marriage and as yet, Ruth has refrained from speaking about their breakup.

But she plans to address the personal news on air, surrounded by her close friends and co-stars, and then hopes to move on – with no further plans to do an in-depth interview.

A source has revealed that while it will be incredibly emotional for Ruth, she is a professional, and knows she can’t return to television without addressing why she has been absent since April.

A TV insider told MailOnline: ‘The presenters on Loose Women have a history of opening up about their marriage splits on air and it’s a very supportive environment.

‘Ruth knows the viewers are heavily invested in her breakup so she will be addressing her and Eamonn for the first time on the show.

‘The audience has been there through the highs and the lows of her relationship, she has always been very open and honest and later this month will be no different… she owes it to the viewers to say something.

‘She will be surrounded by the people she’s closest to on the show and then will be drawing a line under it… she has no plans to do a big interview, this will be the one and only time she speaks.’

It comes after Eamonn, 64, shared an Instagram post on Monday evening saying it’s ‘hard to stand up but next my aim is to walk’ amid his ongoing health struggles.

He attended the TRIC Awards last month, using a zimmer frame to walk as he accepted the accolade for Best Breakfast Show for his morning slot on GB News.

The broadcaster has been suffering with chronic back pain for years but his condition worsened following an unsuccessful operation and he now struggles to walk unaided.

It has been reported that Eamonn is being consoled amid his split from Ruth by divorcee mother of three, Katie Alexander, 42, who’s 22 years his junior.

He has been spending time with the counsellor in recent weeks with sources saying she hopes their closeness can grow into a long-term relationship.

A source told The Mirror: ‘Katie is helping Eamonn through the tough times but doesn’t want to be seen as a marriage wrecker. The friendship has grown in recent months but Eamonn’s marriage has been over for some time.’

Ruth shares son Jack, 22, with Eamonn while he has three children Declan, 35, Rebecca, 32, and Niall, 30, from a previous marriage.

She first appeared on Loose Women 24 years ago but hasn’t been on the show as their anchor since April.

MailOnline has contacted Loose Women for comment.

Coleen Nolan says ‘that’s it’ and takes break from Loose Women

The 59-year-old said she was heading “back up north”

 

Coleen Nolan is known for presenting Loose Women (Image: ITV)

Coleen Nolan has declared “that’s it” as she takes a break from filming Loose Women.

The 59-year-old is known for her role on the ITV lunchtime programme, though she has recently finished her first ever solo tour. The show, titled “Naked”, saw Coleen sing a collection of her favourite songs in various stops across the UK.

Coleen hailed having the chance to go on tour a “dream” but has seemed happy enough to be back on Loose Women in recent months.

Away from our screens, Coleen regularly shares updates with her 369,000 Instagram followers and on Wednesday she shared a photo after filming today’s Loose Women. Coleen posed outside the studio in the snap, wearing a blue front-tie shirt.

 

Captioning the post, she said: “That’s it for this weeks @loosewomen heading back up north to shoot something very exciting tomorrow!”

Fans have been quick to react in the comments section, as Brighdin said: “Great show today, safe journey home Coleen” and Joyce said: “You look fabulous as always. All the best for tomorrow whatever it is”.

 

Ruth Langsford ‘will address her split from Eamonn Holmes’ on Loose Women as return date confirmed

Ruth and Eamonn were together for 27 years

Ruth Langsford is finally set to speak out about her split from Eamonn Holmes when she returns to Loose Women, it has been reported.

Eamonn and Ruth announced their split back in May after 14 years of marriage.

Ruth and Eamonn split earlier this year (Credit: CoverImages.com)

Ruth Langsford to speak out about Eamonn Split

According to reports, Ruth will be returning to Loose Women next week. It’s been claimed that she’ll finally be discussing her split from Eamonn.

Ruth has been absent from screens since April. She and Eamonn announced their split in May after 27 years together.

So far, Ruth hasn’t addressed the split. However, when she returns to host Loose Women next week, she will reportedly be speaking about it.

According to a source, Ruth knows that she can’t return to TV without addressing why she has been absent from screens since April.

The source spoke to the MailOnline about Ruth’s plans to open up.

“The presenters on Loose Women have a history of opening up about their marriage splits on air and it’s a very supportive environment. Ruth knows the viewers are heavily invested in her breakup so she will be addressing her and Eamonn for the first time on the show,” they said.

The star will address the split (Credit: ITV)

Ruth to discuss split in Loose Women return

The source then continued.

“The audience has been there through the highs and the lows of her relationship, she has always been very open and honest and next week will be no different… she owes it to the viewers to say something,” they said.

“She will be surrounded by the people she’s closest to on the show and then will be drawing a line under it… she has no plans to do a big interview, this will be the one and only time she speaks,” they then added.

Ruth’s reps declined to comment when approached by ED! today.

Ruth Langsford makes dating U-turn after Eamonn Holmes split

In other Ruth-related news, the 64-year-old has reportedly had a change of heart when it comes to dating following her split from Eamonn.

Following their split, GB News star Eamonn has seemingly found solace in in the company of relationship counsellor Katie Alexander.

Meanwhile, Ruth has been focusing on her work. However, it’s since been reported that she could be keen on exploring new romantic possibilities.

“At first, she had no desire to start dating again – but she’s beginning to change her mind,” a source told OK! magazine.

“She hasn’t dated in so long, so has no idea where to start but lots of her friends are ready to help her. They’ve suggested dating apps but she’s not keen on that and would prefer to be set up on a date. It’s very scary for her – but she’s allowed to have fun again and live her life.”

ITV Loose Women fans label show ‘all time low’ as panel celebrates milestone

ITV’s hit daytime show Loose Women took a hilarious turn as the ladies decided to dress up as hot dogs to honour a milestone achievement, but some fans at home were not impressed

ITV’s Loose Women left viewers cringing as long-serving panellist Janet Street-Porter celebrated her 1000th episode.

Leading the way on Monday, July 8, presenter Christine Lampard was joined by Coleen Nolan and Linda Robinson as they looked back at Janet’s time as a Loose Woman. First appearing on the show in 2011, Janet has undoubtedly been highly entertaining and memorable throughout the years.

Looking back at her highlights on the show, Coleen, Christine and Linda spoke about Janet’s previous four marriages which she often discloses on air, as well as her dog Badger and how she enjoys spending time with him. But one moment in particular seemed to stick out as a sore thumb for the ladie s- which was Janet dressed as a hot dog.

Speaking candidly, Janet confessed she hated wearing the costume on the show and admitted that she often dislikes wearing fancy dress altogether. But her co-stars were having none of it and told her that they wanted her to wear the same hot dog costume that she wore a few years prior.

The Loose Women panel dressed as hot dogs to celebrate Janet Street-Porter ( 
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But after the advert break, fans were left surprised when they saw all four ladies dressed as hotdogs to honor their friend. Explaining her love for her friend and co-star Christine shouted: “We’re doing this for you, Janet because we love you!”

However, the wackiness didn’t stop there. Later on, they also hired an Elton John tribute act to serenade Janet near the end of the show. But with all the commotion going on, some viewers were not amused and headed over to X formerly known as Twitter to share their opinions. One viewer said: “Hot dog panel. All time low. Cringe to the max.”

Janet celebrated her 1000th episode ( 
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Another confused viewer asked: “What the fresh hell is this?” While a third fan included a gif with the word “embarrassing” plastated on top of it.

A fourth disappointed viewer also added: “The show has been dumbed down for over a decade with poor content and scripted unexciting women. Same old, same old. The show needs to move up and not treat lunchtime viewings as dumbed-down television.”

Prince Harry Breaks Silence as Backlash Erupts Over Controversial Pat Tillman Award

  Prince Harry is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the ESPY sports awards, a recognition that has sparked significant bac…

Prince Harry is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the ESPY sports awards, a recognition that has sparked significant backlash. The Duke of Sussex, known for founding the Invictus Games, addressed serving military personnel and veterans just a day before the controversial award ceremony.

In a heartfelt message, Harry praised the UK personnel and veterans who will participate in the first-ever Winter Invictus Games in Vancouver Whistler next February. “Congratulations to those selected for Team UK for our first-ever Winter Invictus Games in Vancouver Whistler next February. Team UK will join over 500 competitors from across 20 nations in this groundbreaking event that expands the range and profile of winter adaptive sports,” he said.

The Invictus Games, established by Harry in 2014, serve as an international adaptive multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. The upcoming winter games will feature new challenges like alpine skiing, snowboarding, and skeleton, providing competitors with a unique platform to showcase their resilience and determination.

Despite the positive message, Harry’s impending reception of the Pat Tillman Award has been met with criticism. The award, named after former NFL player and US Army Ranger Pat Tillman, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2004, honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the military and sports. Past recipients include footballer Marcus Rashford, known for his campaign to provide free meals to vulnerable children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some have questioned Harry’s suitability for the award. PR expert Ryan McCormick suggested that Harry should consider meeting with Pat Tillman’s family and possibly elect another recipient. “I think the backlash against Prince Harry is completely justified as many do not view him as a plausible or worthy recipient of such an esteemed award. Pat Tillman is a valiant American hero who died on the battlefield,” McCormick told The Mirror US. He added that such a gesture would be “classy and immediately kibosh this storm of negative sentiment.”

Adding to the controversy, Pat Tillman’s mother, Mary, expressed her disapproval of the selection. She told the Daily Mail, “I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award. There are recipients that are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans.”

The criticism comes at a delicate time for Harry, who has faced backlash over previous honors, including the Living Legend of Aviation award. A source told The Telegraph that this ongoing criticism “presents a pressing problem” for Harry as he seeks to build a career rooted in his military endeavors. The source added, “Harry’s legacy on Invictus, the things he has achieved, that’s his real passion. This is the space in which he truly feels at home, it is something he deeply cares about. The reaction certainly took the shine off the award.”

As Harry prepares to accept the Pat Tillman Award, his commitment to the Invictus Games remains steadfast. The UK team for the Vancouver Whistler Games includes a diverse group of 64 participants, encompassing various generations and branches of service. These individuals have faced physical and mental injuries, including visual impairment, amputation, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and other mental health issues.

Among the team members is Stephen ‘Hoops’ Hooper, returning for his second Invictus Games after competing in powerlifting and sitting volleyball in Dsseldorf in 2023. Hooper, who served in the RAF, was diagnosed with PTSD and medically discharged in 2021. Another notable participant is Juliet Bale, a former RAF and Army nurse who sustained a traumatic brain injury during operations in Kenya.

Louise Assioun, Team UK manager from the Royal British Legion, emphasized the significance of the Invictus Games for participants’ recovery journeys. “For the selected individuals, being part of a team again, representing their country and being around others who are all on their individual recovery pathway is what makes Team UK’s journey to the Invictus Games so unique. The Royal British Legion is proud to support them every step of the way.”

Harry’s message and the ongoing support for the Invictus Games reflect his deep commitment to the military community. Despite the controversy surrounding his award, his efforts to aid veterans and servicemen and women through the Invictus Games continue to be a central part of his legacy.

Prince Harry Allegedly Hiding Email and Text Evidence in Court Case: ‘Reeks of a Cover-Up

 Another day, another scandal for Prince Harry. During a hearing in London on June 27, lawyers for NGN, publishers of the U.K.’s The Sun new…

Another day, another scandal for Prince Harry. During a hearing in London on June 27, lawyers for NGN, publishers of the U.K.’s The Sun newspaper, accused the Duke of Sussex, 39, of “obfuscation” during his phone hacking lawsuit against the publisher, alleging that he “deliberately destroyed” relevant evidence, including hundreds of texts and emails.

English High Court Justice Timothy Fancourt agreed that there was “troubling evidence” that some messages were destroyed “well after this claim was underway,” and “a real concern” that Harry himself had been the one to search for the relevant documents at his Montecito, California, home.

It’s “rather remarkable,” he added, that so few have been handed over. Harry, the judge ordered, needs to do everything he can to turn over the texts and emails or explain to the court “what exactly happened.”

But Harry’s lawyers insist there’s no cover-up involved. They claim Harry went “above and beyond his obligations” to find the documents and have called the opposing counsel’s request a “classic fishing expedition” — but did acknowledge that many of his texts, especially regarding his memoir, Spare, were deleted because they contained “highly sensitive information about Harry and the royal family which, if leaked, would not only compromise his security, but also be potentially damaging to [him] and his family.”

It seems like the judge isn’t buying it. “This reeks of a cover-up,” a source exclusively tells In Touch.

Princess Anne’s Furious Move: Prince Harry Reportedly Kicked Out of Frogmore Premises, Stripped of Royal Status

The shocking developments in the ongoing saga of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s alleged plot against the royal family, as the final blow to Harry’s reputation is delivered by none other than Princess Anne. As we navigate the quagmire of uncertainty surrounding Harry’s accommodations during his visit to the UK, we’re faced with a grotesque spectacle. Frogmore Cottage, once a haven for the disgraced Duke of Sussex, is now off-limits, leaving us all wondering where Harry will lay his weary head. This directive came swiftly after the publication of Harry’s so-called candid memoir, a literary endeavor that served as a thinly veiled attack on the royal family.
Now, as King Charles battles cancer, Harry’s dash to Britain unfolds as a tragicomic sequel to the chaos he left behind in California. Denied access to Windsor Castle, where even his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II rests in peace, Harry finds himself in a precarious lodging limbo. Stripped of automatic police protection, the once proud prince now travels with his own private security team, a stark reminder of the irreparable rift between him and the monarchy.

But the plot thickens as we uncover the machinations behind the eviction. Princess Anne, the unyielding force at the forefront of the firm approach, reportedly persuaded King Charles to withdraw the privilege of Frogmore Cottage from the Sussexes. In a shocking turn of events, the Sussexes received a letter from John Stevens, the Keeper of the Privy Purse, urging them to hand back the keys to the cottage – a wedding gift from the late Queen. Despite a staggering £3 million renovation, Megan and Harry were sent packing.

In a heated phone call reminiscent of the most dramatic scenes in any Shakespearean tragedy, Harry, desperate and blindsided, asked his father the poignant question: “Don’t you want to see your grandchildren?” The silence that followed spoke volumes, and Charles, in a rare moment of clarity, promised Harry that his family would always have somewhere to stay when they visit the UK.

But let’s not be swayed by hollow promises. The true nature of this family feud lies in the shadows. Megan and Harry, the masterminds of their own undoing, find themselves exiled from the very bosom they once sought to exploit. The royal family stands firm, unwilling to bow to the whims of traitors, and Princess Anne, with a resolute gaze, has delivered the final blow to Harry’s illusions of royal relevance.

So, my fellow spectators of this royal spectacle, as the curtain falls on Frogmore Cottage and uncertainty looms over Harry’s lodging, let us revel in the delicious irony of a puppet prince brought to his knees by his own actions. The tragedy of Harry’s fall from grace is complete, and the echoes of Princess Anne’s decisive move shall resonate through the annals of royal history.

Brooklyn Beckham was teased by younger brother Cruz as he posted his latest cooking tutorial to Instagram on Thursday.

The amateur chef, 25, posed with beloved dog Lamb while stood at the stove and spoke to the camera to explain he was rustling up risotto.

Taking to the comments section Cruz, 19, joked: ‘For a minute I thought you were going to cook dog risotto xx looks brilliant’.

The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, went on to skilfully chop onions and garlic before frying  scallops to accompany the dish.

Cutting a casual figure with his baseball cap backwards he later down sat to enjoy the meal giving his thumbs up to the camera.

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Brooklyn Beckham, 25, was teased by younger brother Cruz, 19, as he posted his latest cooking tutorial to Instagram on Thursday

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Taking to the comments section Cruz  joked: ‘For a minute I thought you were going to cook dog risotto xx looks brilliant’

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Brooklyn (R) pictured with brothers Cruz (C) and Romeo, 21 (L)

Earlier this year Brooklyn impressed Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsay as he made a beef wellington with a fillet estimated to be around £120. 

He enlisted his Cruz as his sous chef and spared no expense when it came to ingredients for the Instagram tutorial.

After searing the expensive joint of beef fillet, Brooklyn turned to making the mushroom sauce where he generously poured in a glug of $44 Woodinville Bourbon whisky.

He slathered the beef with mustard and wrapped it up in a layer of mushroom pate and parma ham, before Cruz helped wrap it in pastry and add an egg-wash glaze.

A top London butcher told MailOnline: ‘Looking at the piece Brooklyn is cooking with here, I’d guess it’d be around 1.2 kilos of very good beef.

‘Beef fillet is about the most expensive ingredient on the butcher’s counter. This isn’t quite a whole fillet but for a good piece of grass-fed and probably organic beef of that size I’d guess he’d have spent around £120.’

Proud dad David wrote in the comments: ‘So so good boys love u both’ (sic), while Cruz was so pleased, he wrote: ‘Brooklyn and I are opening a beef wellington only shop’.

 And Brooklyn even received rare praise from Gordon, 57, who has eight Michelin stars, and is known for his blunt and critical remarks.

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The amateur chef posed with beloved dog Lamb while stood at the stove and spoke to the camera to explain he was rustling up risotto

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The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham , skilfully chopped onions and garlic before frying up scallops to accompany the dish

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Cutting a casual figure with his baseball cap backwards he later down sat to enjoy the meal giving his thumbs up to the camera

Brooklyn Beckham and his brother Cruz work out in the gym

Gordon wrote in the comments: ‘That looks great @brooklynbeckham’.

It’s no surprise the TV chef approves of Brooklyn’s recipe as he taught the youngster how to cook a beef wellington.

He said in an interview back in 2015: ‘I actually really enjoy cooking. Gordon Ramsay taught me how to do a great beef wellington.’

Another said: ‘ok we’ve stepped up from the humble cold sandwich – not sure whether someone is helping outside the edit but it looks good we have to give him that’.

When Brooklyn made his TV cooking debut back in 2021, he was ridiculed for making a sandwich.

He baffled Today show viewers with his English breakfast sandwich, a dish that he ‘learned from his great-grandma’.

However, Gordon applauded Brooklyn on his efforts.

Brooklyn’s cooking has come under fire in the past as many have slammed either his simple recipes, use of pricey ingredients or bandied around accusations of nepotism.

Brooklyn Beckham shows his cooking skills as he makes beef wellington

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Earlier this year Brooklyn (L)  impressed Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsay as he made a beef wellington with a fillet estimated to be around £120 – with the help of Cruz (R)

Gordon wrote in the comments: ‘That looks great @brooklynbeckham’. It’s no surprise the TV chef approves of Brooklyn’s recipe as he taught the youngster how to cook a beef wellington

In a recent interview with Insider, he insisted he is not fazed by the criticism as he knows himself he is ‘working his bum off’ and ‘cooking makes him happy’.

He said: ‘To be honest, I’m used to the hate. It doesn’t really bother me. Cooking makes me happy. I have more important things to worry about than people saying a little bit of rubbish about me… I’m doing my thing and working my bum off’.

Speaking to the publication, Brooklyn said: ‘To be honest, I’m used to the hate. It doesn’t really bother me. Cooking makes me happy. I have more important things to worry about than people saying a little bit of rubbish about me…

‘My message to them is to keep writing whatever they want to write. There are always going to be people out there who try and pull you down.

‘I’m doing my thing and working my bum off. So they can keep writing what they want, but it’s not going to bother me — I’m just going to keep doing my thing’.

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(L-R) Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham

Prince Harry ‘turned down invitation to Duke of Westminster’s wedding’

 

Prince Harry turned down an invitation to the Duke of Westminster’s wedding, sources close to the Sussexes have claimed. It had been suggested at the weekend that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were deliberately excluded from what will be the biggest society wedding of 2024 to avoid a Royal family clash.

 

But sources close to Prince Harry have now insisted that his lifelong friend Hugh Grosvenor, 32, sent him a “save the date” for his upcoming wedding to Olivia Henson, 30. An insider told the Page Six website that Prince Harry told the Duke it would be “too awkward” for him and his wife to attend the wedding, which will be held at Chester Cathedral next June. It was initially reported that the Duke wanted to invite Prince Harry and Meghan, but decided against it amid concerns over tensions with the Prince of Wales. The Duke, who is the King’s godson and one of Britain’s richest men, will marry Miss Henson on June 7. The King and Queen, as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales and their eldest son Prince George, who is the Duke’s godson, are all invited to the occasion. The Sunday Times has reported that the Prince of Wales is in the running to be best man. The insider close to the Sussexes told Page Six: “Harry actually got a ‘save the date’ card a few months ago, but called Hugh and said it would be too awkward if he and Meghan attended, so he made his apologies and Hugh understood.” A friend of Prince William and Prince Harry previously said it was “incredibly sad” that it has come to the pair not being able to be at the same wedding for fear of clashes.

 

They told the Sunday Times: “Hugh is one of very few close friends of William and Harry’s who has maintained strong bonds and a line of communication with both. No comment on guest list. “He wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realises it’s unlikely to happen before the wedding. He wanted to avoid anything overshadowing the day, especially for Olivia, and doesn’t want any awkwardness.” Representatives for the Duke of Westminster have declined to comment on guest list matters, stressing that it is a private wedding. Representatives for the Sussexes have been contacted for comment. The reports of tensions over the wedding come as the fallout continues over claims that the King and the Princess of Wales speculated on the possible skin colour of the Sussexes’ first child, Prince Archie, before he was born. The claims were first made in the Sussexes’ 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, although they did not name those involved. The King and Princess of Wales were later named in relation to the alleged comments in the Dutch version of a new book about the Royal family by Omid Scobie. While the Sussexes have been urged to speak out in defence of the King and Princess, the couple have chosen to remain silent.