Look up the phrase “cool as a cucumber” in the dictionary, and I’m 99 percent sure you’ll see a jolly, unfazed photo of David Beckham smiling back at you.
The 44-year-old former football player just put his chill AF demeanour on full display on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday when he survived an attempted scare by none other than Justin Bieber.
David kicked off his talkshow interview by chatting with Ellen about his four children and his recent acting stint on Modern Family before they got on the topic of Justin.
The doting dad recalled sliding into the “Yummy” singer’s Instagram DMs on Halloween night to ask about bringing his kids by for some trick-or-treating.
In the middle of David’s story, Justin himself popped out from a box to startle the retired athlete,
but David barely even flinched before cracking a huge grin, keeping his legs adorably crossed, and casually carrying on with his chat.
Compared to the usual arm-flailing, screaming-bloody-murder reactions we’ve seen to Ellen’s notorious scares, David’s response is likely the chillest we’ve witnessed yet. Watch it unfold — and hear him gush about his 8-year-old daughter, Harper — in the video above.
David Beckham has always been known for his cool and collected demeanor, and he proved it once again during a recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Despite being the target of a scare from Justin Bieber, David remained unfazed and kept his composure. During the interview, David talked about his family and his recent acting role on Modern Family before the topic turned to Justin. David shared a funny story about reaching out to Justin on Halloween to organize trick-or-treating for his kids. As David was in the middle of his story, Justin surprised him by popping out of a box, trying to startle him. But instead of reacting with fear or surprise like many others have in the past, David simply smiled, crossed his legs, and continued the conversation as if nothing had happened. His calm and collected response was a stark contrast to the usual over-the-top reactions that Ellen’s scares usually elicit. It’s moments like these that remind us why David Beckham is such a beloved figure – not just for his athletic prowess, but also for his down-to-earth and unflappable nature. Watch the video above to see the whole interaction unfold and to hear David gush about his daughter, Harper. Make sure to stay tuned for more updates and informative content from us. Your support motivates us to continue providing you with useful information.
David Beckham’s cool demeanor was once again on display during his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Despite being the target of a scare from Justin Bieber, David remained unfazed and composed throughout the ordeal. As he talked about his family and recent acting gig on Modern Family, the conversation eventually turned to Justin.David shared a funny anecdote about reaching out to Justin on Halloween to coordinate trick-or-treating for his kids. In the middle of his story, Justin surprised him by popping out of a box in an attempt to startle him. However, David’s reaction was far from what you’d expect – instead of jumping or screaming, he simply flashed a smile, crossed his legs, and carried on with the conversation as if nothing had happened.This calm response from David further solidifies his reputation for being cool under pressure. While many others may have reacted with fear or surprise, David’s collected demeanor was a breath of fresh air. It’s moments like these that remind us why David Beckham is not only admired for his athletic achievements but also for his down-to-earth and unflappable nature.For more updates and informative content, be sure to follow us. Your support encourages us to continue providing valuable information for you. Stay tuned for more useful updates and engaging content.
Meghan Markle ‘screamed’ at TV producers and ‘couldn’t stand’ Prince Harry in new interview
Meghan Markle has been criticised by a Royal expert for having a “meltdown” after a challenging interview in America – as claims emerge that she and Prince Harry ‘can’t stand each other’
Meghan Markle has come under fire from a Royal commentator for allegedly having a meltdown following a tough interview in the States, where she reportedly “couldn’t stand” being with Prince Harry.
The pair were interviewed by Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning in America, and during an appearance on GB News, Royal author Angela Levin shared her take on the Sussexes’ interview – claiming that the Duchess was “screaming” and “very annoyed” post-interview.
In the CBS interview, veteran TV professional Jane Pauley questioned Meghan about her previously disclosed suicidal thoughts, which she had revealed in her talk with Oprah Winfrey. Despite Meghan confessing she ‘wasn’t expecting’ the question, Angela alleged that Meghan was far from happy afterwards.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first joint TV interview in three years has been branded a ‘car crash’ as an expert claimed the Duchess had a ‘meltdown’ after the chat(
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Angela stated: “After the interview was over she was apparently screaming to the producers, very, very annoyed at what they had asked her,” adding, “You mustn’t do that with Meghan because she’s in control. But you could see she couldn’t contain her anger, her fury.
“Just the same as in and out of the interview, she couldn’t stand Harry speaking. She would look at him with such harsh eyes and such a terrible expression on her face because she didn’t want him to talk, I imagine.”
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The Royal biographer continued: “He is really lost at the moment… I think that he’s in a very, very bad way,” Angela claimed, adding that it seems they can’t tolerate each other any longer, reports OK!.
Their deeply emotional conversation with Jane marked their first shared TV appearance since 2021. During this interview, they launched The Parents’ Network, a new initiative aiming to support families hit by the tragedy of children lost to cyberbullying-related suicide.
Angela Levin claims that Meghan was ‘screaming at producers’ after the interview(
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The interview overflowed with sentiment, portraying Meghan often leaning on Harry for support.
Body language expert Judi James provided the Mirror with her analysis, specifically highlighting three gestures from Meghan that betrayed her inner feelings. She observed: “As Meghan shares her own story of suicidal thoughts she performs several hair-preen rituals and a wry, mirthless smile that suggests she is being politely brave.”
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Expanding on this, she added: “Her hand goes out to hold Harry’s leg as though seeking his support although he sits relatively still with his head cocked, watching her face with what looks like concern.”
Judi also shared her observations on Harry’s reaction, stating: “When he looks down his fingers rub together in what looks like anxiety as Meghan describes what she has ‘overcome’ after ‘not being believed’,” as reported by the Express.
Meghan Markle’s famous interview ‘severed ITV star’s friendship with Prince William’
ITV’s royal reporter Tom Bradby famously asked Meghan Markle is she was doing OK as Prince Harry admitted he and his brother Prince William were on ‘different paths’
Meghan Markle was interviewed by ITV correspondent Tom Bradby (
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Was Meghan Markle’s famous ITV interview the final nail in the coffin for their royal reporter’s relationship with Prince William?
Correspondent Tom Bradby is the man behind the memorable moment which saw the Duchess of Sussex taken aback when asked if she was OK. It was the same interview in which Prince Harry admitted he and his estranged brother were on “different paths”.
Bradby had been close friends with William and Harry for years, attending both brothers’ royal nuptials, as well as being a trusted contact in their phonebooks. Harry called regal reporters “just an extended PR arm of the Royal Family ” in his documentary on Netflix.
Tom attended both of the brothers’ royal weddings(
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Meghan was asked if she was OK in the TV interview(
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But Tom was different, they were good friends. Now it’s reported that bond is now gone, from William’s perspective anyway. When covering the Sussexes’ trip to southern Africa in 2019, it would be the last time he’d hold a close bond with William who reportedly felt ‘blindsided’ by his interview with Harry and his wife Meghan before they left The Firm.
Royal advisors felt his chat took advantage of Harry’s “clear vulnerability” and Bradby later admitted feeling “caught in the middle” of the pair after once behind a close friend with them both. The ITV presenter said it was “a deeply uncomfortable place to be”.
“The friendship between William and Tom is over. The Prince feels let down by Bradby and the way he has acted over the past few months,” a source told MailOnline at the time. “William is a sensitive soul and believes it’s in times of crisis when you find out who your true friends are. It would be fair to say Bradby hasn’t been one of them,” they concluded.
The royals were not happy with the ‘vulnerability’ displayed in the interview, it was the first time Meghan was seen expressing those negative emotions on TV before the couple’s exit. It’s not the only controversy surrounding the couple’s relationship with the press.
Meghan was reportedly left “hysterical” after breaking strict rules Harry had set for her during another interview. Royal expert Tom Bower reveals in his book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War between the Windsors, that when Meghan gave her 2017 interview to Vanity Fair, Harry had specifically asked her not to discuss three particular topics.
The interview with journalist Sam Kashner took place two months before Meghan and Harry announced their engagement and was supposed to focus on her role in the popular TV series Suits and her mixed-race heritage. Bower claims Meghan tried to steer the conversation away from her relationship with Harry as per his request.
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He wrote: “Kashner arrived at Meghan’s home and was told that his interviewee had been given strict instructions by both Harry and Keleigh Thomas Morgan [a publicist at PR firm Sunshine Sachs]. Knowing that Diana and Sarah Ferguson had ruined their reputations in interviews, Harry had asked Meghan to keep quiet about sensitive subjects – Donald Trump, race, their relationship and especially himself. He was not to be mentioned.”
However, despite these precautions, things didn’t go as planned when Meghan appeared on the magazine cover with the headline “She’s Just Wild About Harry.” Bower added how Meghan was left in tears after seeing the piece, and “within hours, Meghan called Ken Sunshine [founder of Sunshine Sachs Consultants] and Keleigh Thomas Morgan.”
He added: “Hysterically, she described Buckingham Palace’s fury at ‘Wild About Harry’. Sunshine Sachs said Meghan should have ensured that her comments about Harry were removed. Why wasn’t the focus on her philanthropy and activism?”
Devastated Kate Middeton was left ‘in tears’ when wedding secret was leaked
Who could forget Kate Middleton walking down the aisle on her father’s arm, dressed impeccably in her hand-crafted dress but it was her stunning gown that caused her wedding issues 13 years ago
With the world watching, Kate and William married in April 2011
While all brides-to-be will tell you they’re determined for everything to be perfect on their big day, most will know there’s always something out of their control that goes wrong.
Whether it’s not being able to get the band booked the happy couple really want, a guest pulling out last minute or the best man going AWOL for a few days, no wedding is without its issues. The planning is always stressful, and even Kate Middleton had to endure some worries before saying ‘I do’. They of course had plenty of help, but Prince and Princess of Wales had just four months to sort everything out and knowing you’ll be watched by millions and millions of people around the world added plenty of pressure.
So the last thing they needed was for some personal and important news to become public knowledge. There were reportedly tears behind the scenes when details of one of the most important parts of the day – Kate’s dress – were leaked when she really wanted to keep the information quiet.
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Ahead of the April 2011 day, Kate had done everything she could to keep the designer she had chosen – Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton – secret, but word somehow got out and it left Kate very frustrated. She quickly moved on and forgot all about it as the stunning wedding wowed the world.
At the time, The Sunday Times reported: “A fashion source said that the dress will be a combination of Middleton’s own design ideas and Burton’s deep knowledge and understanding of high fashion.” Burton, of course, denied any involvement until she was officially announced as the designer when Kate stepped out of the car in front of Westminster Abbey.
Wedding dress designer Caroline Castigliano says the big reveal was still special, even though the designer had been leaked. She said: “Everybody loved Kate’s dress. That excitement when she stepped out, it was just ‘wow’. “Incredible. She looked sensational. Even now it gives me butterflies.”
Kate’s dress included a secret blue ribben as she wowed the watching millions(
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Burton used traditional Carrickmacross craftsmanship in making the dress, a technique which dates back to the 1800s, to represent ‘something old’. The attention to detail was breathtaking – from the hand-cut Chantilly lace of the sleeves, to the lace applique on the bodice and the individual lace roses, thistles, daffodils and shamrocks hand-engineered on to the ivory silk tulle.
While her wedding dress of course made headlines globally, Kate also wore a second wedding dress at a private reception later that evening that was, according to one royal expert, perhaps more in keeping with how she ‘truly wanted to express herself’. According to The Palace at the time was: “For the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing.”
It was also said she wanted a wedding gown that combined: “Tradition and modernity with the artistic vision that characterises Alexander McQueen’s work.” And while few can forget the elegant French Chantilly and English Cluny lace creation, courtesy of creative director, Sarah Burton (which cost a reported eye-watering £250k) the dress that gained much less exposure, but was arguably just as ‘iconic’ was her evening dress.
Princess Anne giving Charlotte lessons on how to overcome issue Kate Middleton struggled with
There are many rules and regulations members of the royal family must follow and little Princess Charlotte is reportedly being tutored by her great aunt, Princess Anne
Princess Anne has been giving Princess Charlotte advice
Kate Middleton allegedly found one aspect of talking to the public difficult when she first joined the royal family so her daughter Charlotte is reportedly learning how to deal with it from a young age.
Being under the spotlight for a large portion of your life must be stressful and while the senior members of the royal family are accustomed to attending events and ceremonies, the younger ones must learn how to deal with certain situations they will undoubtedly find themselves in. Princess Charlotte is only just starting out in her role and is beginning to attend more public events now.
She is clearly aware of how she is expected to conduct herself and her behaviour is always impeccable. She has taken it upon herself to keep her younger, wonderfully mischievous brother Prince Louis in check while on engagements and has even been seen telling her older sibling Prince George what to do.
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While she appears to be managing admirably in such a high pressure environment for a young child of nine years, she is reportedly being guided in how to cope with royal life by her great aunt Anne. The Princess Royal is known for her strong work ethic and loyalty to her brother King Charles, so there’s no one more equipped to pass on their knowledge.
Charlotte was recently seen attending Wimbledon with her mother Kate Middleton, who made her first public appearance at the tournament following her battle with cancer. As well as watching the match, the duo spoke to guests and players and it’s in this area that she is reportedly being given some guidance.
According to Woman magazine, Kate struggled with knowing how to move on from chatting to different people when she first started out as a working royal and reportedly received help from Anne too, just like she’s giving her daughter now. “Anne’s ‘training’, if you will, isn’t just about rank, file, and curtsies either,” an insider said.
“She’s shown her how to spark conversations, but also how to end one and move on without upsetting anyone. That was a tough one for Kate to learn, but Charlotte was born to royalty so is used to the subtle signals and messaging the royals give to stay in control of a situation.”
Prince William and Kate are said to be “thrilled” that Anne, who is hugely well respected, is giving their only daughter some help with her duties. “Anne was invaluable to Kate during those early uncertain years, especially as a commoner. She wants Charlotte to have the same candid tough love Anne gave her,” the insider added.
The Princess Royal, meanwhile, has recently returned to the public eye herself following an accident with a horse in which she suffered concussion and was admitted to hospital. She was seen at the Olympics in Paris where she met with Team GB athletes, including swimmer Adam Peaty, and presented medals.
A body language expert said she looked “excited” and “empowered”. They also remarked on her confidence at such a huge event, saying she is, “isn’t fazed by being on the public stage” and embodies the spirit of her late mother Queen Elizabeth. “Like her mother, she is highly respected by the family for being a level-headed and firm member of the family – who also isn’t afraid to show her more natural and humorous side,” they said.
11 times Prince Harry was a royal bad boy before Megxit caused him to go ‘nuclear’
Prince Harry was known for his ‘bad boy’ moments prior to dating Meghan Markle, here Express.co.uk delves into 11 of them.
Prince Harry is known for his bad boy moments (Image: Getty)
Although Prince Harry is now settled as a proud husband and doting father of two, he has previously been known for his bad-boy behaviour.
The royal has had many moments of displaying his cheeky character – much to the delight of royal fans who once dubbed him as their ‘favourite royal’.
Although he is now known for his criticism of royal life, Harry’s wild behaviour hasn’t just come around since Meghan Markle’s been in the picture – and especially since stepping down as a working royal back in 2020.
The royal, who is set to celebrate his 40th birthday next month, made the decision to step down from duty alongside his wife Meghan and moved to the US shortly after. The couple now share two children – Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3.
Here, Express.co.uk looks at 11 moments that show why he was once (maybe still is) dubbed the ‘bad boy’ of the Royal Family.
Naked in Las Vegas
Although as the saying goes ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’, this wasn’t exactly the case for the young royal back in the day.
During a visit to Las Vegas, the bad-boy Prince found this out after he played a game of strip billiards and was photographed by prying paparazzi.
The photographs of the naked royal then made their way to TMZ, with a partygoer even providing a comment for the publicity.
Discussing the royal, they said: “There was a pool table and he was playing air guitar with pool sticks. He was screaming out, ‘Somebody get me a glove! I’m going to do a Michael Jackson impression!’”
Cheating student
Although he attended the prestigious Eton College, Harry was not always a star pupil.
His rebellious days date back to his time at Eton, which is where he was reportedly once caught cheating.
After it was found out, Harry reportedly got pulled into a dramatic hearing about the scandal – with the 39-year-old recalling the incident in his book Spare.
He wrote: “An art teacher came forward with evidence of cheating, which turned out not to be evidence of cheating. It turned out to be evidence of nothing at all, and I was later cleared by the exam board. But the damage was done. The accusation stuck.”
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24 hours in rehab
Harry was reportedly previously sent to Featherstone Lodge Rehabilitation Centre in Peckham by the now-King Charles – for one day.
The ordeal is said to have occurred due to the fact Harry was getting slightly too turnt – with St James’s Palace later giving a short statement to end speculation.
The Palace said: “This is a serious matter which was resolved within the family, and is now in the past and closed.”
According to the report, Charles is said to have told aides: “There is no point in hiding the truth. These are the facts – let people make their own judgment.”
Drinking champagne from a prosthetic leg
Back in 2014, Dominic West claims that Prince Harry and others celebrated their South Pole trek by drinking champagne out of a prosthetic leg – adding that the royal was instrumental in keeping up the spirits of the team.
The actor said: “Most of us, Harry included, just went on a two-day bender with the Icelandic truck drivers who had brought some lethal home brew with them.
“There was a lot of liqueur drunk. We all drank champagne out of Duncan’s favorite prosthetic legs,” referring to Duncan Slater, who lost his legs in Afghanistan in 2009.
Speaking of the royal, Dominic also said that Harry was always telling “eye-wateringly rude jokes” on the trek to keep spirits high.
Attempted fight with a photographer
In 2004, Harry got into a “scuffle” with a group of photographers who were trying to take his picture as he left a nightclub.
The incident then saw everyone involved get injured – including the royal.
A spokesperson said: “Prince Harry was hit in the face by a camera as photographers crowded around him as he was getting into a car.
“In pushing the camera away, it’s understood that a photographer’s lip was cut.”
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Kissing his girlfriend in public
Harry was previously spotted kissing his now-ex girlfriend Chelsy Davy at a concert they attended back in 2007.
Public displays of affection are a major no-no for the Royal Family – but Harry’s actions broke royal protocol.
The couple dated between 2005 and 2010, with Chelsy since throwing shade at her past relationship with the royal.
Speaking of her time dating Harry, she said: “It was so full-on: crazy, and scary, and uncomfortable. I found it very difficult when it was bad. I couldn’t cope.”
Prince Harry is no longer a senior royal (Image: GETTY)
Kiss with a real housewife star
Real Housewife star Catherine Ommanney once claimed that she had hooked up with Harry back in 2006.
Speaking of her encounter with the royal, who is now married to Meghan Markle, Catherine told the Daily Mail: “He was holding me off the floor, kissing me. I was absolutely speechless.”
Discussing Harry, Catherine had nothing but nice words about him. She previously told the Sun that she “hopes Meghan looks after him”, and that she wishes Harry nothing but “happiness and success”.
She added: “He is a very brave, charismatic, incredibly funny, intelligent and lovely human being.”
Sneaking into a club – via the fire exit
Back in 2010, in an attempt to avoid the paparazzi, Harry reportedly took the opportunity to get into a club via the fire exit.
The young prince was arriving at the Kings Road club Embargo.
Harry had done this numerous times, with him having previously used the fire exit at the 151 club in King’s Road to avoid photographers.
Back in 2011, the then-27-year-old was seen making a low key exit from The Arts Club in Mayfair, where he choose to leave by the back door in the early hours of the morning.
Prince Harry threw a wild stag party for Prince William in 2011 (Image: GETTY)
Prince Diddy in the house
Back in 2007, Harry was pictured hanging out with P Diddy and Kayne West at a concert in honour of the late Princess Diana.
The rappers had performed at London’s Wembley Stadium as part of a charity concert that Harry and William had organised to honour the 10th anniversary of their mother’s death.
Wearing an opened shirt, Harry can be seen posing for photographers before his brother joined the trio.
William’s wild stag party
Together with 20 others, Harry threw a secret pre-wedding stag do for his brother, Prince William back in 2011.
The event is said to have cost £2,500 and had been planned by a nightclub owner.
Following the party, St James’s Palace provided very little details – but did release a short statement to confirm such an event had taken place.
The statement read: “I can confirm that Prince William’s stag party happened this weekend. It was an entirely private event and we don’t intend to make any further comment.”
Prince Harry’s beard
Prince Harry is now known for his beard, but he previously recalled the nerve-wracking moment he asked his late grandmother for permission to keep it for his wedding day.
In Spare, Harry wrote: “After all the stress of asking Granny for permission to marry Meg, I thought I’d never have the courage to ask her for anything else.
“And yet I now dared to make another ask: Granny, please, may I, for my wedding, keep my beard? Not a small ask either.”
Moreover, the 39-year-old acknowledged that wearing a beard on his wedding day was considered a breach of protocol – particularly since he intended to don his Army uniform for the occasion. He wrote: “Beards were forbidden in the British Army”.
King Charles’s furious six-word outburst when Princess Diana broke royal protocol
Princess Diana would regularly break royal protocol when it come to a particular thing but there was one occasion which frustrated King Charles.
Princess Diana broke a royal rule many times but there was a particular one which frustrated Charles (Image: Getty)
King Charles was once left frustrated after his former wife, Princess Diana, broke royal protocol, according to the late Princess of Wales herself.
The Royal Family have many rules in place that dictate their every move. One of these rules is that they traditionally only wear black at funerals or during periods of mourning.
It is even essential for them to always travel with a black outfit as a precautionary measure for the purposes of mourning.
Famously, the late Queen Elizabeth was touring Kenya in 1952 when she found out George VI died and she had become Queen.
But she had not packed a black outfit with her which meant a member of staff had to deliver one to wear as soon as she touched down in the UK.
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However, the late Princess of Wales was known to regularly break this rule as she was pictured in black outfits several times.
Diana, labelled by many a style icon of her era, paved her own path when it came to fashion and one of her favourite items to wear was little black dresses, or LBDs, according to fashion designer Zandra Rhodes.
The late princess flaunted her black gowns on many occasions but there was one particular occassion before their marriage, which prompted Charles’s frustration.
During an interview for her biography in 1991, Diana revealed that ten years earlier, during a fun-raising concert and reception in aid of the Royal Opera House in March, her then-fiance was surprised at her choice of a dress.
The late princess raised eyebrows when she opted for an opulent black gown by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, the designers who ended up making her wedding dress a few months later in July 1981.
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Princess Diana wearing her black ‘revenge’ dress in November 1994 (Image: Getty)
Diana recalled that at the event, when Charles saw her in her dress, he said: “Only people in mourning wear black!”
However, not even her future husband’s remark would stop her from wearing black on multiple occasions in the future.
The late Princess of Wales’s most famous LBD was the “revenge dress” she wore on June 29, 1994, at the Serpentine Ball in London, on the same day that the then Prince of Wales confessed on national television that he had been unfaithful to her.
Royal expert’s damning six-word verdict on why Harry’s memoir continues to wreak havoc
The Duke of Sussex sent shockwaves around the world when his explosive memoir was released in 2023.
Prince Harry’s relationship with the Royal Family has been strained since the release of his memoir (Image: Getty)
More than a year after the release of Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir, Spare, a royal expert claims the repercussions of Harry’s revelations are still being felt.
Spare landed on bookshelves in January 2023, just a few months after the demise of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. It became the best-selling book of 2023, and it sold almost half a million copies in the UK in its first week of sale.
In the pages, he shared personal details of growing up, and his life within the Royal Family, including events on the day the late sovereign passed away.
Since the release of his book, Harry’s relations with his brother, Prince William and King Charles, have deteriorated, with Harry not making many visits back to the UK to see his family.
In a damning six-word verdict about why Spare is still discussed today, royal writer, Robert Hardman, said: “He gave away too many secrets.”
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Spare was crowned the best selling book of 2023 (Image: Getty)
The royal writer told the Independent that people are still feeling hurt from the contents of the book. He said: “People are still very wounded, particularly Prince William, that these intimate private childhood family moments all spilled out in Harry’s book.
“It’s not what Harry said, it’s the fact that he said it, and he gave away so many secrets. And he was, effectively, at the time of the Queen’s death, you know, he was taking notes.”
Prince Harry last visited the UK for the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games at a service held at St Paul’s Cathedral in May, but his father, King Charles, hosted a Buckingham Palace Garden Party the same day and no immediate family members attended the service.
Speaking about the father and son relationship, Robert said: “There he is, he’s got two sons, one he hardly sees, and two grandchildren he’s barely ever seen, and yes, I think he would like some sort of modus vivendi.
“Clearly, they can’t return to Royal life, I don’t believe they want to. And, after everything that’s happened, it wouldn’t be feasible.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals in 2020 (Image: Getty)
Meanwhile, royal biographer, Ingrid Seward, suggested to the Mirror that concerns over security may prevent any chances of a family reunion.
She said: “Harry and Meghan’s security fears could well be a stumbling block to any kind of reunion with the Royal Family. But no doubt they have been invited to Balmoral this summer.”
Reflecting on the unique family time Balmoral Castle offers, she continued, “As the late Queen discovered, Scotland offers the only quality time a monarch has to devote to family.
“It would be very sad if Charles was denied the pleasure of seeing his grandchildren just because of Harry’s unfounded security woes.”
Meanwhile, Princess Kate is expected to join Prince William and their three children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six – at the Royal Family’s summer holiday at Balmoral in August.
Princess Beatrice’s lavish £1.5m gift from late Queen that Fergie made her give back
When Princess Beatrice was just nine years old, she was given an expensive and lavish gift by her doting grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.
Beatrice and her sister were gifted a Grade II listed property (Image: Getty)
Princess Beatrice was once gifted an iconic Grade II listed home in Surrey by the late Queen Elizabeth II, but the Princess was not able to live there.
The beautiful property named Birch Hall was given as a present from the late Queen to both Beatrice and her sister, Princess Eugenie.
The Surrey-based home was a pad many would dream of and included seven bedrooms, five acres of land, an outdoor heated swimming pool, and even a tennis court.
The late Queen instructed that the home be bought by trustees on behalf of the Queen, but Fergie ended up declining the offer, as she was reportedly concerned about running costs.
Instead, the family continued to live together at Sunninghill Park and then Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew moved to Royal Lodge in Windsor where they both currently reside.
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Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew live at Royal Lodge in Windsor (Image: Getty)
After the rejection of Birch Hall, it was sold in 1999 and estate agents said it was “due to a change of circumstance” as reported by the Sun. It is thought the money from the sale was placed in a trust for Eugenie and Beatrice to use when they were older.
In 2016, Birch Hall was listed on the market for £4.2million, after being renovated with even more jaw-dropping features than it originally had. Its latest owners added a media and games room, an orangery, and a home gym.
Birch Hall in the village Windlesham in Surrey. Built in 1740. Brought by the current Queen in 1997 for Sarah, Duchess of York and her two daughters Beatrice and Eugenie. Though they never lived here as it was too expensive for them to upkeep. Brought back in 1999. pic.twitter.com/DbJ2jcdk0a
Andrew Russell from estate agency Strutt and Parker told the Daily Mail: “The owners bought it from the trustees acting for the Queen in 1999. The trustees bought it in 1997 for the princesses and I imagine it was chosen because it’s a pretty house in a popular village and the gardens are a real draw, it’s more like parkland. But they never moved in.”
Since getting married in 2020, Princess Beatrice, who turns 36 today, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, have lived in a four-bed apartment in St James’s Palace, with two-year-old daughter Sienna and Edoardo’s son, Wolfie.
The duo purchased a sprawling farmhouse in the Cotswolds for a reported £3.5m, two years ago, which they have been renovating.
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When Birch Hall went up for sale in 2016, the estate agent also explained how it was the “best of north Surrey’s village houses”. He added: “There’s not that many that come on the market. It’s a proper country house with five acres of grounds.
“The house itself is a very attractive and imposing-looking property. Some of the rooms are really quite dramatic, with high ceilings and full floor-to-ceiling sash windows.”
“It’s got a swimming pool, tennis court and beautiful specimen trees dating from Victorian times in the garden.”
He also explained how its owners had renovated: “They reconfigured the staircase and updated the house throughout, moving the kitchen so it overlooks the garden and swimming pool.”
Real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘desperate’ to fix rift as new threat looms
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are keen to patch things up with the Royal Family, making renewed efforts to repair their relationship with King Charles.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘desperate’ to heal their rift with the Royal Family (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are understood to be dead set on making amends with King Charles and the rest of the Royal Family, and the reason may have something to do with the 2024 US elections.
The Duke of Sussex’s attempts to reach out to his father, who continues to undergo treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, and public comments to the press about his love for his family, firmly suggest this.
“It seems quite clear that they are desperate to start healing the rift,” an ex-employee told the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden.
In an op-ed for the paper, he appears to suggest that his motive may be due to the ongoing threats from Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and his family.
It comes after Trump’s son, Eric, called the Duke and Duchess “spoiled apples” and reiterated his father’s claims that Harry could be deported if the Republicans win in November.
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“You can happily have those two,” Eric said. “We might not want them any more; it feels like they’re on an island of their own.”
He added: “You can always have bad actors in everything. You can have spoiled apples in every orchard.
“The institution of the Royal Family is beautiful and is admired by many Americans. That should be protected.”
Earlier this year, the former US president hinted that he could deport Prince Harry should he return to the White House.
Donald Trump said that Harry could be deported from the US if he lied about taking drugs on his American visa application, as a court case on the matter continues to rumble on.
The Republican nominee said the Duke would not receive any special treatment because of his royal background.
King Charles and Prince Harry are not on the best terms at the moment (Image: Getty)
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Harry’s visa status has come under intense scrutiny after American conservative think tank, the Heritage Foundation, last year sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for access to his immigration records.
They want to know whether Harry declared whether he has ever used recreational drugs on the form – following his admissions in his memoir, Spare, where he detailed extensive use of cocaine, marijuana and magic mushrooms.
The US Government has so far refused to release his records.
Harry has sought to make amends with his father this year, following his shock cancer diagnosis was made public. Just hours after Buckingham Palace announced the news, Harry rushed over to the UK to see his father. The pair met for a brief chat which was said to be a positive step towards fixing their relationship.
Not long afterwards, the Duke of Sussex said in a TV interview: “Throughout all these families I see it on a day-to-day basis, the strength of the family unit coming together. I think any illness, any sickness brings families together.”
He also publicly declared that he loved his family.
It comes after People magazine reported that the King is refusing to take calls from his youngest son.
“He gets ‘unavailable right now,’” a friend of Harry’s told the publication. “His calls go unanswered. He has tried to reach out about the King’s health, but those calls go unanswered too.”
