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King Charles is ‘not content’ with seeing Archie and Lilibet over video calls and is ‘keener than ever’ to build a relationship with Harry and Meghan’s children, sources claim

King Charles is ‘not content’ with just seeing Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Archie and Lilibet, over video calls, royal sources have revealed.

The monarch, who has been undergoing cancer treatment since February, told friends that he is ‘keener than ever’ to build a relationship with Archie, five, and Lilibet, two, royal sources told the Mirror.

He has only met the Sussex children a handful of times since they were born, and wants to ‘make up for lost time’, given the long-running falling out Harry has had with the rest of the royal family over their alleged treatment of his wife.

Sources told the paper that King Charles, who managed to make it to D-Day commemorations last week, sent Lilibet a ‘heartfelt gift and card’ in celebration of her birthday last week.

A source said: ‘The King is absolutely committed to being present in all of his grandchildren’s lives.

 

King Charles (pictured), who has been undergoing cancer treatment since February, told friends that he is ‘keener than ever’ to build a relationship with Archie, five, and Lilibet, two,

 

Tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have remained high, even through King Charles’ cancer diagnosis

‘He values family above everything and whatever the course of his ­relationship with his son he would never be content with just seeing his grandchildren on the odd video call.’

Harry, 39, and his wife Meghan, 42, have lived in Montecito, California, ever since they officially left their lives as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2020.

Tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have remained high, even through King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.

While Harry rushed more than 5,000 miles back to the UK to visit his father following the news, the pair met for just twenty minutes.

He later told American broadcaster ABC: ‘I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that.’

Despite his fractured relationship with Harry, King Charles is reportedly a ‘fantastic and enthusiastic grandpa’ to Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, five, sources say.

Queen Camilla, 76, is also ­understood to be a driving force behind his decision to ramp up efforts to see his other grandchildren.

MailOnline has contacted Harry and Meghan’s representatives for comment.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s touching public display of affection has won praise online after footage from the couple’s visit to the United Nations headquarters in New York City in 2022 has resurfaced on social media.

Harry and Meghan will celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary on May 19 and have often been praised for both their spoken and apparent physical affection for one another in public. Since 2020, the couple have lived in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Since their widely publicized split from the monarchy and move to the U.S., Harry and Meghan have forged working roles for themselves as philanthropists and entertainment industry professionals.

Though they lost their royal patronages in Britain as part of their exit negotiations from the monarchy, Harry and Meghan have retained some formal and informal ties with charities and foundations around the world.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, July 18, 2022. Harry gave a speech commemorating Nelson Mandela International Day. KENA BETANCUR/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES
In July 2022, the prince was invited to speak at the United Nations during a session celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day. The royal was accompanied to New York by Meghan, where the couple were photographed walking into the chamber hand-in-hand.

Captioned “Still not over that man doing this at the United Nations. And Meghan’s smile like IKTR [I know that’s right],” the X post has received in excess of 12,000 likes and over 100 comments, many of which have praised the couple and their affection in public.

“I love how he places his hand on her knee as he looks back. still letting her know he is protecting her ! I love them,” wrote on user.

“He really did all that…He loves himself some Princess Meghan,” posted another, with a further comment reading: “I love that for them.”

During his U.N. speech, Harry paid tribute to three important figures in his life. The first being the event’s namesake, Nelson Mandela, whose work and legacy the prince said serves as an inspiration to himself and others.

The second figure was his mother, Princess Diana, who died in 1997. Harry visited Africa with his father soon after his mother’s death, a trip he said helped him feel close to her.

And the third figure was Meghan. Discussing Africa, the prince referred to a vacation he spent with her in Botswana soon after they started dating.

“Since I first visited Africa at 13 years old, I’ve always found hope on the continent. In fact, for most of my life, it has been my lifeline, a place where I have found peace and healing time and time again,” he said in his speech

“It’s where I’ve felt closest to my mother and sought solace after she died, and where I knew I had found a soulmate in my wife.

“And it’s why so much of my work is based there. Because, despite continued hardship, there are people across Africa who embody Mandela’s spirit and ideals—building on the progress he helped make possible.”

James Crawford-Smith is Newsweek‘s royal reporter, based in London. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter) at @jrcrawfordsmith and read his stories on Newsweek‘s The Royals Facebook page.

Harry and Meghan wedding confessions – ‘foul smell’, cameras in flowers and huge cost

 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were ranked as the fourth most disliked celebrities in the world, but an expert has claimed the Duchess of Sussex won’t be too fussed about it Meghan Markle is “unbothered” by her ‘low levels of popularity’ in the UK says a top PR wizz.

Ranker released its most disliked celebrities of 2024 list earlier this week, which saw James Corden, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Amber Heard rank among the most unpopular A-listers by the 31,400 people who cast 394,5000 votes. Team Sussex landed in fourth place in this hall of shame, but Meghan isn’t losing any sleep over her rating according to one expert.

Speaking about Meghan’s low popularity, Lynn Carratt from Press Box PR said: “In the latest YouGov survey released at the beginning of May, Meghan received a very low score. In fact, it should be noted that 65% of respondents disliked her, and 45% had very negative views of her”, reports the Mirror.

“Only 4% of Brits expressed very positive feelings toward her while her overall net approval rating dropped from minus 43 to minus 38 at the beginning of April”, she added. Lynn went on to say she believes Meghan would be taking the survey results with a “pinch of salt”. She added: “I’m not sure how interested she is anymore in getting the British public back on her side.

 

 

“She is American and that is where her family life is now, so she will be more concerned in raising her popularity in her own country and focusing on building her brand American Rivera Orchard and making it a huge success.”

Lynn added: “Harry of course will be as it’s his birthplace, and he wants his children to be connected to the British heritage. But we only need to look at their visit to Nigeria last week to know that would have given the couple much confidence because they are celebrated in that country and in their eyes the tour would have been a great success and they do have more visits to other countries lined-up.”

“They did face some criticism from royal supporters as their trip had all the hallmarks of an official royal tour. As Harry and Meghan are no longer working royals, if their foreign visits continue like this, it is likely to cause some friction with King Charles.”

Meghan Markle paid a cheeky tribute to Prince Harry on Friday as the couple attended the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Florida, benefiting the prince’s Sentebale charity.

For the occasion, Meghan stood out on the field in an elegant white day dress with a statement bow tied at the neck, which was designed by California lifestyle brand Heidi Merrick. The design is named the “Ginger,” being either a deliberate or happily coincidental tribute to the duchess’ husband’s famous red hair.

The wrap fronted halter-neck design featured a pleated hemmed skirt and exposed back, crafted in an ivory silk and hemp blend, priced at $515.

Meghan watched her husband take to the field from the sidelines with the wives of fellow players, such as Harry’s pal Nacho Figueras’ wife, Delfina. Friends of the couple were also in attendance, including tennis legend Serena Williams.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex as photographed at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, April 12, 2024. Meghan wore a dress named the “ginger” for the… More YAROSLAV SABITOV/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES
The couple’s polo appearance came just a day after their production company, Archewell Productions, announced it was working on a documentary series delving into the behind-the-scenes action of the elite equine sport.

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A press release issued through Harry and Meghan’s personal website stated that the new show, which is being produced as part of their partnership with streaming giant Netflix, will be primarily shot at the U.S. Open Polo Championship in Florida at the USPA National Polo Center.

The show, it said, will “provide viewers with unprecedented access to the world of professional polo.”

“Known primarily for its aesthetic and social scene, the series will pull the curtain back on the grit and passion of the sport, capturing players and all it takes to compete at the highest level,” they added.

Meghan’s choice to select her polo dress on Friday from a California based lifestyle brand comes as she recently made her own in-roads into the business sector.

Back in March, the duchess soft-launched her American Riviera Orchard brand with a slick new website and Instagram page. Though no details have yet been released about the brand and its offerings, trademark applications have sought to protect the name against the sale of a diverse range of product, including tableware, stationery, yoga mats, gardening accessories, pet food and nut butters.

The Duchess of Sussex photographed presenting the Royal Salute Sentebale team (including Prince Harry) with the winning trophy at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, April 12,… More JASON KOERNER/GETTY IMAGES FOR SENTEBALE
On the day of the round robin polo event, Harry stormed to victory with his team, Royal Salute Sentebale, taking the trophy which was presented by Meghan in a prize-giving ceremony.

Sentebale was co-founded by Harry in 2006 with his close friend, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. The organization supports young people in Lesotho and Botswana, including those affected by HIV and AIDS.

James Crawford-Smith is Newsweek‘s royal reporter, based in London. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter) at @jrcrawfordsmith and read his stories on Newsweek‘s The Royals Facebook page.

Sarah Ferguson left ‘furious after Meghan Markle stole her daughter’s wedding day thunder’

 

John Lennon’s son Sean Ono Lennon has gone on an online rant against Prince Harry, calling him an ‘idiot’ who deserves to be mocked.

 

Sean, 48, sparked fury among the royal’s fans when he posted a joke about his book Spare, writing: ‘My long awaited review of Prince Harry’s autobiography is two words. “Spare Me.”‘ While the musician insisted he was just making a pun out of the book’s title, he doubled down on his criticism of Harry as he was slammed on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The Oscar-winner seemed to particularly be offended by Harry sharing in his book that he treated his frostbitten penis – which he called his ‘todger’ – with his late mother’s favorite lip cream. ‘It was a pun,’ Sean said of his initially post. ‘But he deserves to be mocked after that todger episode. He’ll be fine.’ As social media users continued supporting Harry, mentioning the tragedies he has been through, Sean stood by his decision to mock the royal.

Sean said of Harry’s past: ‘That is very sad. I don’t hold any of that against him. ‘Also why I’m very disappointed with his outlook. I was hoping he’d be smarter.’ In another reply, Sean said: ‘I do empathize with him generally. But the way he whines and wangs on about things is really too much. ‘I’m just having a little fun. I think he’s earned some mockery. (I’m sure I have as well).’

 

Sean also replied to a Harry fan who defended him by suggesting that Sean was jealous of the Prince being a best-selling author ‘I mean, I don’t care but I did win an Oscar this year so…I think I’m doing okay,’ he said. The artist seemed to have a good attitude about the backlash from Harry’s fans, concluding: ‘People are coming after me because I made a joke about the title of Harry’s book.

‘It’s pretty great.’ Sean won an Oscar in March for Best Animated Short Film for War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko. Lennon co-wrote the film with director Dave Mullins. It came after the Duke of Sussex’s controversial memoir became the UK’s fastest-selling non-fiction book ever after being published by Penguin Random House in January 2023. Harry was understood to have clinched a $20million advance as part of a $40million four-book deal in June 2021 following a bidding war.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle delighted fans on Friday after exchanging a congratulatory kiss on the winners podium of a charity polo match in Wellington, Florida.

The duke and duchess traveled east from their home in Montecito, California, for the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club on April 12, where Harry led the Royal Salute Sentebale team to victory.

The round robin tournament was held to benefit the prince’s Sentebale charity, which he co-founded in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to provide support for young people in the Lesotho and Botswana, including those affected by HIV and AIDS.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex photographed at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club, Wellington, Florida, April 12, 2024. Meghan gave Harry a congratulatory kiss after his event win. YAROSLAV SABITOV/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES
Also playing in the tournament was Harry’s close polo pal Nacho Figueras, with his wife Delfina spotted on the sidelines keeping Meghan company, along with other friends of the couple, including tennis pro Serena Williams.

Uploaded to TikTok by user meghmarkle, on April 13, footage of Meghan climbing the steps of the winners podium at the event before presenting Harry with the team trophy and a kiss has gone viral, gaining over 1.5 million views on the social media site, so far.

Captioned “THAT KISS,” the video clip has received in excess of 196,000 likes and over 400 comments, many of which have praised the couple and their touching public display of affection.

“The shoulder movement before the kiss,” wrote one TikTok user.

“Awww, sweetest royal couple on the planet! My faves I love you Prince Harry and Meghan,” posted another fan, with a further comment reading: “She looks like a princess.”

Harry and Meghan’s Florida appearance came just one day after the couple announced they are working on two brand new shows for Netflix, with one based on a behind-the-scenes look at the sport of competitive polo.

“Known primarily for its aesthetic and social scene, the series will pull the curtain back on the grit and passion of the sport, capturing players and all it takes to compete at the highest level,” a press release from Archewell Productions (Harry and Meghan’s content creation business) said.

The second show will be “curated” by Meghan, with a focus on her loves of “cooking & gardening, entertaining, and friendship.”

James Crawford-Smith is Newsweek‘s royal reporter, based in London. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter) at @jrcrawfordsmith and read his stories on Newsweek‘s The Royals Facebook page.

Prince William is reportedly already planning for his future reign as king, and it seems that those plans don’t involve his estranged brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The two brothers have been locked in a bitter feud for several years now.

One of the major points of contention between them was the publication of Harry’s explosive memoir, Spare, in which he claimed that William physically attacked him during a heated argument at Kensington Palace. Harry and Meghan have since stepped back from their royal roles and now live in California, pursuing projects with Netflix.

If Prince William’s plan for Harry and Meghan is anything like his plan to end homelessness or his plan to make the Middle East his ‘lifelong mission’ (whatever the that means), the Sussexes needn’t be concerned. The #PrinceOfPegging has no work ethic. Never has, never will.

A source revealed that William doesn’t see a future for the Sussexes in the Royal Family. The feeling is that allowing them back into the fold would be a bad move, and they should be resigned to the fringes indefinitely.

Despite the ongoing feud, the Royal Family recently put on a united front. King Charles, the Queen, William, and Kate attended a dazzling reception at Buckingham Palace, marking the start of the festive season.

Royal aides emphasized that it was “business as usual” for the family, despite a recent controversy regarding conversations about the color of Harry and Meghan’s son Archie’s skin.

Lady Colin Campbell claims Meghan Markle was given ‘greater privileges’ than any other royal fiancée and that the Queen’s family had never ’embraced’ anyone in the same way before – including Kate Middleton

 

Lady Colin Campbell has claimed Meghan Markle received ‘greater privileges’ than any other royal fiancée – including Kate Middleton.

The author, 70, who is best known for her 2015 appearance in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, said the Royal Family went ‘out of their way to welcome’ the former actress, 38.

Lady Colin, who penned the 1992 bestseller Diana in Private: The Princess Nobody, added that The Firm ’embraced’ Meghan in a way that ‘nobody has ever been before’.

 

 

Speaking to the Daily Star Online, she said: ‘The Royal Family went out of their way to embrace [Meghan] in a way that they have never gone out of their way to embrace anybody else.

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Lady Colin Campbell has claimed Meghan Markle (pictured with Prince Harry at the Commonwealth Day service in March) received ‘greater privileges’ than any other royal fiancée – including Kate Middleton

‘Meghan was the only fiancée that was ever asked to Windsor before the wedding, and she was the only newlywed who was invited by the Queen to accompany her on a daily engagement.

‘She is the only newlywed who was actually invited to stand with the Queen at Buckingham Palace, and Meghan was given greater privileges and embraced in a way that nobody has ever been before.’

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Lady Colin added that the Queen is likely to have taken a shine to Meghan’s ‘dominant’ personality.

She told the publication: ‘Meghan has a very dominant personality, and is someone who has never been shy of walking into a room and taking control of it.

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Lady Colin, pictured in August 2019, added that the Queen is likely to have taken a shine to Meghan’s ‘dominant’ personality.

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Lady Colin claimed Meghan is the only newlywed who was invited to stand with the Queen at Buckingham Palace (pictured on the balcony watching a flypast to mark the centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018)

‘She has done that with everybody throughout the whole of her life, and she saw no reason to change when she joined the Royal Family.

‘The Queen loves dominant, vivacious personalities, and Meghan can be very vivacious and charming and appealing.’

Yesterday Lady Colin told FEMAIL that she believes Meghan has political aspirations and hopes to one day run for president.

She said she believes the Sussexes moving to the US is part of the plan to make the shift into the political sphere.

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Yesterday Lady Colin told FEMAIL that she believes Meghan has political aspirations and hopes to one day run for president. Pictured: the duchess during a video address to leavers at her old high school

‘I know the Duchess of Sussex has political ambitions and I’ve been told that one day she wants to run for President,’ Lady Colin claimed.

‘I think everything she is doing, leaving the royal family and moving back to California is part of her plan and she has taken Harry along with her.’

The Jamaican-born British writer, who penned the 1992 best-selling biography, Diana in Private: The Princess Nobody Knows, has a new book out on Thursday about the Duke, 35, and Duchess of Sussex, 38, titled Meghan and Harry: The Real Story.

The author has given a number of interviews about the couple in recent weeks, including one with The Sunday Times in which she said Meghan has ‘squandered’ the ‘most wonderful opportunity’ by leaving the royal family.

She also claimed the signs Meghan would ‘not adjust’ well to life as a royal were apparent shortly after her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018.

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Lady Colin claimed she believes the Sussexes moving to the US is part of the plan to make the shift into the political sphere. Pictured: Meghan delivering a speech to a crowd at the Nyanga Township in Cape Town in September last year

Lady Colin Campbell claims Meghan tried to ‘influence’ her book

Lady Colin told how Meghan became the hot topic of conversation at a dinner held at her house at Castle Goring, Worthing in Sussex, following a garden party for Prince Charles’ 70th birthday.

The socialite heard Meghan had apparently asked to leave after having her photo taken because she was ‘bored’.

‘We were all horrified,’ the author said. ‘It was a warning sign Meghan was not going to adjust as well as she’d hoped.’

Speaking to Australian TV network Channel Nine on Friday in which she said Meghan was the ‘driving force’ behind the decision to leave the royal family.

‘If you listen to their engagement tape they both state she’s been treated very well, she’s been welcomed with open arms and they can’t wait for her to become a working member of the royal family and she said she wanted to hit the ground running.

‘It did not work out for Meghan the way she thought it would… Meghan did not make the adjustment she should have and could have, and she is the one in my opinion [who drove the departure].’

BROOKLYN Beckham will take his new wife Nicola Peltz’s last name as a middle name after their wedding this weekend.

The chef and photographer, 23, will add his actress fiancee’s surname alongside his current middle name – Joseph.

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Brooklyn is set to take fiancée Nicola’s last name as a middle name when they tie the knot

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The couple will say ‘I do’ in a star-studded ceremony this weekend
Insiders say that Brooklyn wants to take his wife’s name after having her name and eyes tattooed on him.

“Brooklyn is head over heels for Nicola – it’s a huge sign of his commitment to her, and his love for her,” says a friend.

The couple are tying the knot at Nicola’s billionaire father’s £76m Florida estate tomorrow – watched by a host of famous pals and their families.

On the guest list are Beckham family friends Gordon and Tana Ramsay, Snoop Dogg and mum Victoria’s Spice Girl bandmates Mel B, Mel C and Emma Bunton.

Brooklyn, who proposed to Transformers star Nicola, 27, in June 2020, has also invited his mum’s best friend, Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, and Nicola’s model pal Gigi Hadid.

Actress Nicole Richie is also thought to be attending – and it’s reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have also been issued an invite.

The £3m ceremony will take place in Palm Beach – where events organisers have been setting up all week.

It’s reported that Brooklyn has signed a pre-nup – as his wife to be is a heiress to her dad Nelson’s billion-dollar business – he quit college and turned his family’s frozen food firm into a £114million empire in the Seventies before founding investment firm Trian Fund Management.

The Sun revealed today that Geri Horner has dashed hopes of a full Spice Girls reunion at the wedding as it’s believed she won’t be attending.

Ginger Spice is believed to skip the glitzy nuptials and has instead jetted to Melbourne with her husband Christian Horner for the Australian Grand Prix.

She has been announced as an attendee of the race on Sunday.

A source said: “Geri has been accompanying Christian where possible on all of his work trips.

“This one is particularly far away but it is the Easter holidays so it was possible to make the journey.

“They are hoping to get some down time there too. With Christian busy with work she didn’t want to fly out to the States on her own.”

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David and Victoria will join guests at Nicola’s family estate in Florida

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Also on the guest list are close family friends Gordon and Tana Ramsay

BROOKLYN Beckham has begun his three-day, £3million wedding spectacular last night — which is set to eclipse even his parents’ famous 1999 Golden Thrones nuptials.

David and Victoria’s eldest, 23, and Nicola Peltz, 27, will tie the knot today on the bride’s family’s £76million beachside estate in Palm Beach, Miami.

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Nicola Peltz, 27, will tie the knot with Brooklyn Beckham in a three-day, £3million wedding spectacular

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David Beckham was seen taking bags out of a car into the £76million Palm Beach wedding venue

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Victoria Beckham and husband David will not pay a penny towards the ceremony — as Nicola’s mega-loaded father is footing it in full
The Sun can reveal the couple are to have a double wedding, with two ceremonies marking the separate faiths of Nicola’s parents. One will be Catholic, a nod to mum Claudia, and the other Jewish, for her dad Nelson.

Aspiring chef Brooklyn — who has said he will wear a skullcap, or yarmulke — is also going to take Nicola’s surname as his middle name.

He was seen arriving last night — along with his parents and his little sister Harper, ten.

The festivities began with a rehearsal dinner, set to be attended by many of the celeb guests. As is traditional, Brooklyn and actress Nicola will part ways afterwards and not see each other until today, when no expense has been spared.

The 300 guests will be treated to limitless £200 bottles of Bollinger champagne and cordon bleu grub, with £50,000 spent on rare orchids to decorate the tables.

And the famously canny Beckhams will not pay a penny as mega-loaded financier Nelson, 79, has insisted on covering the whole event.

His £1.3billion fortune dwarfs the Beckhams’ £380million wad.

Victoria’s ex-Spice Girl bandmate Mel B has confirmed she is going while Emma Bunton and Mel C have also been invited to the celebrity wedding of the year

However Geri Horner has instead flown to Melbourne to support Red Bull-owning husband Christian at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

Chef Gordon Ramsay and family were already there, though the Beckhams’ offer for him to do the food was turned down by Nelson, who has commissioned caterers from Miami.

Rumours were also swirling last night that pop superstar Bruno Mars has been lined up as a secret special act while rapper Snoop Dogg is also said to be performing.

Latino star Marc Anthony will sing while DJ Fat Tony is set to hit the decks. Other guests include actress Eva Longoria, while Prince Harry and Meghan have also been rumoured to be flying in from their LA home.

A ring of steel has been formed around three marquees on the estate, with a police car guarding a beach entrance half a mile away yesterday. A security helicopter has also been seen circling the area.

A white dress, believed to be Nicola’s custom-made Valentino wedding frock, was seen being transported on a golf cart yesterday. Fashion bible Vogue is releasing two live pictures on the big day before a cover shoot for July’s edition.

As well as unlimited amounts of Bollinger, cocktails will flow at a free bar until carriages arrive at 1am.

Meanwhile, residents in Palm Beach revealed £50,000 had been spent on 400 orchids. Hundreds of dollars of white hydrangeas and green cymbidiums were also bought from Flowers of Worth Avenue — one of Nicola’s favourite florists.

Last month, she, Brooklyn and her brother Brad, 32, bought 500 red roses from there for her mum Claudia’s birthday — costing around £4,000. A friend told The Sun: “It’s a daft sum of money to pay for orchids — that’s more than the average salary of Brits in the UK.

It’s a daft sum of money to pay for orchids — that’s more than the average salary of Brits in the UK.

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“But money’s no object for the Beckhams and the Peltzes even more so. The orchids and most of the other flowers are thought to have been ordered in from another area.

“But it was really sweet of Nicola to think of Flowers of Worth Avenue.

“It’s a small, local shop and the people there are a lovely bunch.”

David and fashion designer Victoria are believed to have arrived at the Peltzes’ mansion yesterday afternoon in a black McLaren car.

This weekend will bring back memories of their own wedding in July 1999, when they tied the knot at a £750,000 Robin Hood-themed bash at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin.

David, in a white suit, and Victoria, wearing a £100,000 Vera Wang gown, sat on golden thrones at the do, with the four-month-old Brooklyn in attendance.

More recently, ex-England football ace David, 46, has been spending time with son Romeo  in Miami, where he owns a football team.

Romeo, 19, was seen with his girlfriend Mia Regan on his dad’s yacht, Seven, but it left the area early yesterday morning.

Brooklyn was seen looking downbeat on Thursday in a golf buggy with pals while Nicola treated herself to a massage in the week.

Brooklyn, who has revealed he will probably cry on the big day as he is emotional, has signed a prenup.

The couple began dating in October 2019 and Brooklyn proposed with a £350,000 diamond ring in July 2020.

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Harper Beckham will also be in attendance

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The extravaganza will take place on the bride’s family’s £76million beachside estate in Palm Beach, Miami

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The couple are to have a ‘double wedding’ with two ceremonies marking the separate faiths of Nicola’s parents

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David Beckham relaxes on a yacht in Miami ahead of the big day

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Chef Gordon Ramsay and family are already there

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Fashion designer Victoria is believed to have arrived at the mansion yesterday in a black McLaren car with David

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Romeo Beckham, 19, was seen with his girlfriend Mia Regan on his dad’s yacht

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David, 46, has been spending time with son Romeo in Miami

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A white dress, believed to be Nicola’s custom-made Valentino wedding frock, was seen being transported on a golf cart yesterday

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David and Victoria tied the knot at a £750,000 Robin Hood-themed bash at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin in 1999

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Geri Horner won’t be attending as she has flown to Melbourne to support Red Bull-owning husband Christian at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix

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Victoria’s ex-Spice Girl bandmate Mel B has confirmed she is going

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Other guests include actress Eva Longoria

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Rapper Snoop Dogg is said to be performing

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Latino star Marc Anthony will sing at the wedding