Meghan Markle and Prince Harry branded ‘ruthless’ as expert sends huge warning to Duchess
Meghan Markle in particular has come in for furious criticism after more products from her American Riviera Orchard brand emerged over the weekend.
Meghan Markle andd Prince Harry have been branded ‘ruthless’ by one royal expert (Image: GETTY)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been branded “ruthless” following their latest controversial move, with a royal expert sending a huge warning to the Duchess of Sussex.
Senior members of the Royal Family were in attendance for Trooping the Colour on Saturday, an important annual event where they come together to mark The King’s official birthday.
But on the morning of the celebration, which also saw Princess Kate make her first public appearance since starting her cancer treatment earlier this year, some new products from Meghan’s brand American Riviera Orchard emerged online.
Richard Fitzwilliams claimed the “Sussexes were always ruthless in disregarding events in the diaries of other members of the Royal Family, ignoring protocol which was they didn’t clash”.
He told The Mirror: “An example was the release of a trailer for their Netflix docuseries Harry and Meghan which coincided with the Cambridge’s trip to the United States for the Earthshot Prize in 2022.”
Meghan Markle has come in for criticism over when the new products from her lifestyle brand emerged (Image: GETTY)
Hours before Trooping the Colour, Nacho Figueras, a friend of Harry’s since 2007, took to social media to to share that he had been sent some American Riveria Orchard produce.
The polo player was seen displaying a jar of raspberry jam and a jar of dog biscuits.
Fitzwilliams lashed out at the timing of the product unveiling from the Sussexes while also sending a huge warning to Meghan.
He continued: “Apparently two more products, raspberry jam and dog biscuits, have just been launched. To do this on the same day as Trooping the Colour shows a very naive approach to marketing as they know journalists keep an eye on what they do.
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“Nacho Figueras, Harry’s polo-playing friend, posted that he’d received jam and dog biscuits and posted photos.
“Whereas cynics might say the raspberry sums up the Sussexes destructive attitude to the royal family rather well, on the jar it said two of two.
“If she wants her brand to succeed, Meghan better be more adventurous than this!”
New blow for Prince Harry as ‘closest cousin’ seen joking around with Prince William
Princess Eugenie and Prince Harry have maintained a close friendship since the Duke of Sussex stepped away from Royal Family duties and relocated to the US.
Prince William and Princess Beatrice playing with Princess Eugenie’s hat at Royal Ascot (Image: Getty)
The royals were out in full force today to attend the second day of Royal Ascot with Prince William delighting fans with his dapper appearance, but Prince Harry wasn’t in attendance.
Beaming as his carriage entered the parade ring, the Prince of Wales was the first of the royal procession and included Queen Camilla and the Earl and Countess of Halifax.
Also in attendance were Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugiene. The trio were spotted laughing and joking as William and Beatrice played with the tassels on Eugenie’s hat.
The cousins certainly looked like they have a close relationship as they chatted at the racecourse.
Prince William smiling at Royal Ascot (Image: Getty)
Prince William joking with Princess Eugenie and Beatrice (Image: Getty)
This will come as a fresh blow to Prince Harry with Eugenie being his ‘closest cousin’ with the pair maintaining a close friendship.
The York sisters appear to have remained fairly neutral in the feud between the Sussexes and the Firm, with Eugenie still on very good terms with Harry and Meghan Markle.
She paid a visit to their Montecito home when she was in California and sat chatting with Harry when he attended the King’s Coronation solo on May 6, 2023.
However, neither her nor Beatrice attended the Invictus Games 10th anniversary service earlier this month which the Duke flew back to the UK for.
Prince William, Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall chatting at Royal Ascot (Image: Getty)
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Zara and Mike Tindall were in happy spirits as they stared lovingly at each other, attending the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting alongside the Princess of Wales’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton, making their first public appearance since their daughter’s cancer diagnosis.
Yesterday, King Charles and Queen Camilla led the royals during day one of the races as their carriage was the first of the royal procession and were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Wellington.
Charles and Camilla wrote: “It gave us immense pleasure and joy to witness Desert Hero’s victory in the King George V Stakes last year, particularly as he was bred by Her late Majesty.”
Prince Harry’s swipes at Queen Camilla ‘unforgivable’ for King with Duke now ‘on his own’
King Charles is reportedly not able to forgive Prince Harry for criticising Queen Camilla in his bombshell memoir, Spare.
Harry casted his mother-in-law as the ‘villain’ in his memoir (Image: Getty)
King Charles is reportedly not able to forgive his youngest son, Prince Harry for harshly criticising his wife, Queen Camilla, in his bombshell memoir, Spare. While the Duke of Sussex has reportedly been attempting to have peace talks with the Firm, his pleas have not been listened to.
Prince Harry stepped down from working as a senior royal in 2020 and released his tell-all book on January 10, 2023, after eventually settling in Montecito, California with his wife Meghan Markle and two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Christopher Andersen, author of ‘The King’, told Fox News: “I think people have to realize that the one thing that Charles finds unforgivable is criticism of Camilla.”
The author explained Harry “said some pretty devastating things” about his father’s wife, painting her as the “villain” and describing Harry as “on his own”.
He added: “I think that still bothers the king, and I don’t know that it will be easy for him to [forgive]. I don’t think they’ll ever forgive Harry for that.”
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A royal author has claimed Charles is “unable” to forgive Harry (Image: Getty)
The last time Prince Harry visited his father was when he rushed to the UK for a 25-hour visit in February after the King publicly declared he had an “undisclosed type of cancer”.
Prior to that, Harry and Meghan detailed their rocky relationship with the Royal Family in an Oprah interview and their Netflix documentary titled ‘Harry & Meghan’.
He also accused members of his family of getting “into bed with the devil” to gain good tabloid coverage, singling out the Queen’s efforts to rehabilitate her image with the public after her affair with his father.
The allegations about Camilla come as Prince Harry says he was affected by her role in the breakdown of Charles’ marriage to Princess Diana, Harry’s mother.
While many members of the public initially shunned Camilla, she has won fans by taking on a wide range of engagements and charity activities.
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Harry visited Charles in London after his cancer diagnosis (Image: Getty)
Speaking of Camilla becoming Queen, Christopher told Fox news: “The King pressured the Queen for so long, and in so many ways, to accept Camilla… We have to remember, he promised he would never make Camilla queen. And I think that’s one thing that still bothers both Harry and William.”
Queen Camilla tied the knot to the now-King Charles in Windsor in April 2005, a special occasion that made her his second wife. Charles and Camilla married in a civil ceremony rather than in a Church of England service, making Charles the first royal to marry in a civil ceremony in England.
After the 2005 ceremony, Camilla became known as “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall” – a title she would keep until the King’s coronation ceremony, which saw her become Queen Camilla.
HOwever, Omid Scobie, in his bombshell book Endgame, called Camilla an “anchor” for King Charles, which forced his sons into accepting her. He wrote, though it took some years, Harry and William eventually accepted Camilla “or what she was and still is – an anchor for their father, an unflinching, steady support system for which he could not do without”.
Prince William ‘shows he’s a true gentleman’ helping Carole Middleton in awkward moment
Carole Middleton had a graceful recovery with Prince William by her side at the Royal Ascot.
Prince William helps Carole Middleton out of a blunder (Image: Getty )
Carole Middleton was saved by Prince William after her ‘heel-in-mud’ moment, showing off the future monarch’s warm side in an exchange at Royal Ascot.
In an unpredictable turn of events that makes each year so memorable at Royal Ascot, Carole’s foot fell out of her shoe as her heel got stuck in a grassy area.
Prince William charmed his mother-in-law by laughing at the situation and helping her regain her balance. Carole’s brief encounter with the mud at Royal Ascot not only added a touch of spontaneity to the day’s proceedings but also endeared her further to the public.
The Princess of Wales’s parents Carole and Micheal Middleton made their first public appearance since their daughter’s cancer diagnosis on June 19 on the second day of Royal Ascot.
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Carole and William share a laugh together (Image: Getty)
The Daily Mail’s royal editor, Rebecca English called William a “true gentleman” on social media platform X as he helped his mother-in-law. Fans have since rushed to social media to show praise for the Prince.
Royal fan, @sueberry1954 exclaimed: “They are very close. Lovely photo.”
Whereas, @Emmab402 wrote: “It looks like they have a wonderfully close relationship with lovely Prince William, it so nice to see them all relaxed and enjoying the day today.”
The smiling and smartly dressed parents of Kate were also pictured arriving for the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting. Carole looked stunning in a floral light blue organza dress by Self Portrait which she paired with a colour-matching fascinator.
The Prince of Wales, 41, was spotted chatting to both of Kate’s parents on the second day of the glamorous event. In a brief moment, while chatting to other attendees, the two held hands and shared a tender moment. The touching gesture showed their close, familial bond which was a heartwarming display of unity and affection.
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Prince William helps his mother-in-law’s balance (Image: Getty)
The Princess of Wales was not at the annual event, popular with senior members of the Royal Family, as she continues her cancer treatment. Kate has been absent most of the year after having been diagnosed with a form of cancer but made her triumphant return last weekend, when she attended Trooping the Colour in London.
Although it was Princess Kate’s first royal appearance since she announced her cancer diagnosis in March with an emotional video, she is not officially back to work.
The princess is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and in her latest message, she said the treatment is ongoing and will be for the next few months.
Her mother is said to have been a pillar of strength to her daughter, rallying around her family and helping her through her treatment. Behind the scenes, the Princess of Wales has started to work from home and hold meetings with her teams in Windsor, where she lives in Adelaide Cottage with her family.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie subtly coordinate for Royal Ascot outing
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie stepped out in style for day two of Royal Ascot, as the fashionable sisters opted for co-ordinating subtle pastel shades
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie looked sensational in complimentary pastel outfits at Royal Ascot (Image: Getty)
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie stepped out in style for day two of Royal Ascot, as the fashionable sisters opted for co-ordinating subtle pastel shades while attending the annual horse racing event.
Beatrice, 35, looked stunning in a pale pink and white mid-length dress by Zimmerman, that featured a statement belted waist, long puff sleeves and a blend of linen and silk to help keep the Princess cool and chic during her time at the sun soaked event.
To complete her outfit, the Princess opted for an oversized pink headband adorned with flowers, along with a complimentary pair of closed toe shoes and a matching clutch bag.
Little sister Eugenie, 34, meanwhile opted for a slightly more pared back look as she selected a cream ribbed dress complete with collared neckline and buttoned front.
Princess Beatrice looked sensational in a pink floral gown at this year’s Royal Ascot (Image: Getty)
Yet just like her sister, she too had opted for puff sleeves and added a pop of colour to her ensemble with a pale pink hat that perfectly co-ordinated with Beatrice’s outfit.
During event, the stylish sisters were seen laughing and chatting away with their cousins Prince William and Zara Tindall, and were both later joined by Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh to make the most of the family reunion.
Interestingly, while Beatrice and Eugenie coordinated in similar colour palettes for their day at the races, Duchess Sophie was also following the same style cues.
The 59-year-old had been spotted wearing Beatrice’s exact Zimmerman dress just two days prior.
Princess Eugenie meanwhile looked equally stylish in a stunning cream ribbed dress (Image: Getty)
Sophie wore the elegant Summer dress at this year’s Garter Day service on Monday June 17, however she accessorised her outfit with a pink fascinator and white chain-link purse alongside a pair of timeless nude heels.
One royal who sadly didn’t make it to the event this year, was Princess Kate, who missed the annual social event due to her ongoing cancer treatment.
Her parents Carole and Michael Middleton however did manage to attend in her stead, and were spotted enjoying the second day of race proceedings.
Carole looked stunning in a floral light blue organza dress by Self Portrait which she paired with a colour-matching fascinator.
Meanwhile Michael looked equally dapper in his coat tails and hat.
Princess Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton were also in attendance (Image: Getty)
Royal’s ‘secret weapon’ who reached out to Meghan Markle and was Queen’s ‘second daughter’
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are being hailed as two of the most important ‘secret weapons’ in the Royal Family, as they celebrate their 25th anniversary
Meghan and Sophie with the other royals at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II (Image: Getty)
Since their wedding in 1999, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh have seen a steady rise in their popularity. Their nuptials were far more low-key than the grand Royal weddings of the Prince and Princess of Wales or the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, setting the tone for their down-to-earth approach to Royal life.
As they mark their 25th wedding anniversary, Edward and Sophie – now the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – are frequently hailed as two of the Royal Family’s most vital “secret weapons”. The couple, Edward, 60, and Sophie Rhys-Jones, 59, tied the knot in a modest ceremony at St George’s Chapel, Windsor on 19 June, 1999, and their relationship has only grown stronger since.
Former BBC Royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, believes their unpretentious wedding and subsequent behaviour, despite being part of one of the world’s most famous families, has played a key role in their growing popularity. “Understated, unshowy and as down-to-earth as you can be when you are born into the royal family. That’s how Edward and Sophie are today… and it’s how they were 25 years ago on their relatively understated wedding day at Windsor,” Jennie said.
Royal expert Jennie has heaped praise on the Duchess of Edinburgh for her genuine demeanour and her seamless adaptation to Royal duties, both in the public eye and behind closed doors. “Sophie is a natural, humble woman – clearly still very much in love with her husband – and a woman who has grown into her role without fuss or fanfare,” she remarked.
Sophie and Kate share a joke at Royal Ascot (Image: Jason Dawson/JASONPIX)
“Perhaps part of the secret of their successful marriage is that they spent five years in a relationship before tying the knot. And that was pretty unusual at the time,” Jennie told OK!.
“Sophie had seen at first hand the trauma of the Diana years, the breakdown of Charles and Diana’s marriage, the Yorks’ divorce and Anne’s divorce and second marriage.”
“It was probably quite courageous to become another royal bride! But, by the time they got married, both Edward and Sophie were mature enough to know that they were right for one another.”
The love story of Edward and Sophie began when they first crossed paths at London’s Capital Radio in 1987, but it wasn’t until a fortuitous encounter at a charity tennis match six years later that sparks truly flew. Edward popped the question while on holiday in 1998, leading to a public announcement of their engagement in January 1999.
King Charles and Sophie are close (Image: Getty Images)
In a move to keep their nuptials relaxed, the couple opted for an “informal” wedding ceremony, inviting guests to wear evening attire and forgoing the traditional hats during the service.
However, one steadfast family member completely disregarded this request, rarely seen without her signature hat. The Queen Mother, then 98, arrived at the service donning a large, lilac feathered hat.
Edward looked dapper in his morning suit, while Sophie dazzled in a gown designed by Samantha Shaw. She completed her wedding ensemble with the Anthemion tiara, incorporating several of Queen Elizabeth II’s personal jewels.
Today, the couple epitomises duty and devotion, juggling their roles as parents to Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16. However, they’ve had their share of nerve-wracking moments over the years.
The Queen thought of Sophie as like a second daughter (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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During her 36th week of pregnancy with Lady Louise, a year after being airlifted to hospital due to an ectopic pregnancy, Sophie experienced severe internal pains. She was admitted to Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey where doctors discovered she was critically ill from blood loss, leading to an emergency Caesarean section.
Upon birth, Lady Louise weighed 4lb 9oz and spent two weeks in a specialist neonatal unit at St George’s Hospital, South West London. As Sophie was too unwell to be moved to be with her newborn daughter, mother and child were separated during these crucial early days.
The tragic losses of Sophie’s cherished mother, Mary Rhys-Jones, in 2005, and the subsequent bereavements of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II have undoubtedly tested the couple’s resilience. Yet, it is their unwavering love and mutual support that has seen them emerge stronger in the face of sorrow.
Sophie’s empathy extends beyond her immediate family, as she reportedly offered a helping hand to both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle during pivotal junctures in their Royal journeys.
Sophie and Prince Edward on the day of their engagement (Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
Royal author Jennie reveals: “Sophie has become one of the most loved members of the royal family, forging a deep and mutually affectionate relationship with both of her in-laws, the late Queen and Prince Philip,” highlighting how the Queen herself saw Sophie as akin to a “second daughter”, alongside Princess Anne.
Jennie shared insights into Sophie’s open-hearted nature, saying: “Sophie is delightfully open about her love for her husband, she is close to Catherine and has no doubt been a great support to her in her health crisis.”
Despite a significant age difference, Sophie and Catherine share much common ground, quickly establishing a strong friendship. “Even though a 17-year age gap seems a lot to bridge, the two women have a lot in common and became firm friends quite early on. Sophie knew exactly what lay in wait for Catherine as she joined the family and she knew it wouldn’t always be easy.”
Described as inherently kind and generous, Sophie has played various roles for those around her from mentor to confidante, or simply a friend to laugh with.
“By nature, Sophie is a kind and generous person who has always been happy to act as sounding board, mentor, confidante… or sometimes just another girl to share a giggle with,” says Jennie. “So I have no doubt that Sophie has been someone to whom Catherine has frequently turned.
Sophie meets with children as she visits the family center of the NGO Save Ukraine (Image: Getty Images)
“They’ve often been seen enjoying a private joke in public and certainly seem more like sisters than aunt and niece by marriage. Sophie has retained a girlishness about her, while Catherine perhaps because of her very senior role in the family sometimes seems mature beyond her years.
“I’m sure both Sophie and Edward would have been in close contact with William and Catherine throughout her illness, offering moral support as well as practical help by stepping up to take on extra royal duties while both she and the King recover.”
The affection King Charles holds for Sophie is evident, as Jennie explains that it’s Sophie’s unassuming nature that has made her an integral part of the family.
Jennie said: “She is seen as a safe pair of hands when carrying out her royal engagements either with the rest of the family or by herself.
Edward and Sophie with baby Lady Louise (Image: Getty)
“She doesn’t complain, she doesn’t demand, she just gets on with supporting the King when asked, and with pursuing her interests the rest of the time. She often does this under the radar, expecting no special treatment and is now absolutely part of the core working royals.”
When not performing ceremonial duties, the Duchess’s main charitable focuses include supporting young people with disabilities, eradicating avoidable blindness, agriculture, fashion and preventing sexual violence in conflict zones.
Sophie has been a pillar of strength and compassion, embarking on solo tours to some of the world’s most challenging environments such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and recently Ukraine.
Away from the public eye, Sophie and her husband Prince Edward lead a tranquil life at Bagshot Park in Surrey, cherishing moments with their children and three beloved dogs – Teal the labrador, Mole the cocker spaniel, and Teasel, a labrador puppy.
The couple were originally styled as the Earl and Countess of Wessex (Image: Getty)
Royal commentator Jennie reflected on the couple’s quarter-century journey together, stating: “Sophie’s longstanding and loyal love for her man speaks volumes. They have a very secure marriage and seem to support one another in everything they do.”
The depth of their bond was touchingly showcased when Sophie delivered an emotional tribute for Edward’s 60th birthday celebration in March.
In a speech that moved Edward to tears, Sophie expressed, “Like my father-in-law, my husband never seeks compliments for himself. So when acknowledgment has come his way it has always been a total surprise to him, which is why I am grateful for this chance to, for once, be able to publicly celebrate and compliment him.”
She continued with heartfelt admiration, “He is the best of fathers, the most loving of husbands and still is my best friend. So here’s to you my darling Edward and may I along with all your family and so many friends and many others wish you the happiest of birthdays!
“In many ways Edward and Sophie have managed to be the most private of couples,” Jennie praises. “They look like a strong and stable team but without being particularly tactile in public or showy and the strength of their marriage speaks for itself.”
Inside Princess Diana’s near brush with Hollywood fame as movie role unveiled
Princess Diana could once have been a Hollywood star, after Kevin Costner revealed he was ready to protect the late Princess of Wales in The Bodyguard 2.
Princess Diana almost became a Hollywood icon, according to one Oscar winning actor (Image: Getty)
Princess Diana could once have been a Hollywood star, after Kevin Costner revealed he was ready to protect the late Princess of Wales in The Bodyguard 2.
The 69 year old actor, had once been in talks with the Princess to produce a sequel to his hit film The Bodyguard, with a script featuring the royal already written at the time of her tragic passing back in 1997.
Opening up about what the sequel may have entailed on The Howard Stern Show, the acclaimed actor revealed that he would once again have reprised his role as former Secret Service agent, Frank Farmer and would have been visiting Hong Kong to look after a prized racehorse when he his character crossed paths with Diana.
“He’s on a plane, Princess Di’s up front, everyone has to get off the plane,” he explained. “Di goes off the plane first, she goes into Hong Kong, because she’s going to this [horse] race too.”
Kevin Costner had pitched a sequel to his hit film The Bodyguard to Princess Diana (Image: Getty)
“Princess Di, I meet her the next day at a party and I’m looking at her like everybody else. And she finally walks over and goes, ‘I know who you are!’ And I said, ‘What the f–k are you talking about?’ She goes, ‘I know you’re here to watch over me.’ And I said, ‘No, I’m not actually. I’m watching over a horse,’” Costner continued.
“In the story, she had broken with the royal family.”
The unexpected collaboration spawned from an earlier meeting between Kevin and the Princess back in the early 1990s, after the pair had been introduced by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.
At the time, Diana had already begun the process of divorcing King Charles, and was impressed by Kevin’s pitch when he asked her to be involved.
According to Kevin, the Princess has specifically requested a kissing scene! (Image: Getty)
“I said, ‘I’m going to do Bodyguard 2 and I think I can build this around you. Would you be interested?’” Costner said.
“She goes, ‘Yes … My life’s about to change.’ I thought I understood what she’s saying: ‘I’d like to open my life… I think I would like to do this.’”
Interestingly, the Princess even allegedly pitched a kissing scene between them according to the star – which is perhaps unsurprising, after it was revealed earlier this week that Prince William had once informed the actor that his mother had “fancied him”
“The second time we talked she said, ‘Is there going to be a kissing scene?’ I said, ‘Do you want there to be one?’ She said, ‘Yeah,’ and I said, ‘Then we’ll do that,’” Costner explained.
However, it is understood that the Princess would not have been his main love interest in the film.
Following Diana’s death, the project was shelved as Kevin no longer felt it was viable to continue and likened the royal’s instrumental role in bringing the film to life as his former co-star Whitney Houston had been.
“I could not replace Princess Di,” he said. “Kind of like, if I couldn’t have done Bodyguard with Whitney, I don’t think I was gonna make it with anybody.”
Princess Kate’s parents make first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis
A smiling Carole and Micheal Middleton have arrived at Royal Ascot for the second day of the annual horse race meeting.
Carole and Michael Middleton arrive on the second day of Royal Ascot (Image: BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)
The Princess of Wales’s parents Carole and Micheal Middleton have made their first public appearance since their daughter’s cancer diagnosis.
The smiling and smartly dressed couple have been pictured arriving for the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting.
Carole looked stunning in a floral light blue organza dress by Self Portrait which she paired with a colour-matching fascinator.
Princess Kate’s mother kept her hair down and beamed at photographers during the famous Berkshire meet.
The Princess of Wales is not at the annual event that is popular with senior members of the Royal Family as she continues her cancer treatment.
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Kate has been absent most of the year after having been diagnosed with a form of cancer but made her triumphant return last weekend, when she attended Trooping the Colour in London.
Even though her attendance should not be seen as a full return to public duties, royal fans were delighted to see their beloved royal for the first time in six months.
The princess is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and in her latest message, she said the treatment is ongoing and will be for the next few months.
Her mother is said to have been a pillar of strength to her daughter, rallying around her family and helping her through her treatment.
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Kate’s parents were last seen in public back in December when they attended her annual Carol Service during Christmas time at Westminster Abbey.
Just three months later, Kate would appear on video and shock the world by announcing she had been diagnosed with cancer.
In her latest update, published last Friday, the future Queen said that she has “good days and bad days” while she continues to undergo preventative chemotherapy, explaining that during the latter she is left “weak and tired”.
But when she is well enough she said she can focus on the things that give her joy, most notably her family and her work.
Prince Harry ‘humiliated three times’ in weeks with friends saying ‘trust is broken’
Prince Harry has had a trio of “royal humiliations” over the past few weeks which culminated in Trooping the Colour last weekend, according to a royal biographer
Prince Harry reportedly rejected an offer from the King to stay at one of the royal palaces (Image: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Project Healthy Minds)
Prince Harry has faced three humiliations in just a few weeks as tempers continue to flare amongst the Royal Family, a royal biographer has claimed.
On his visit to the UK last month, Harry was unable to meet with his father King Charles as the monarch couldn’t fit him into his schedule.
According to Emily Andrews, Harry also wasn’t invited to Trooping the Colour and was “uninvited” to the Duke of Westminster’s “wedding of the year” earlier this month.
The royal biographer wrote in Woman magazine: “It has been humiliation after humiliation for Prince Harry.”
She added: “Harry has broken so many bonds of trust with so many people, it is difficult to see him ever attending a society wedding or Trooping the Colour again.”
Harry wasn’t invited to Trooping the Colour (Image: Steve Parsons – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
In a further insult, his rejection occurred despite the Duke, Hugh Grosvenor, 33, being a close friend of Harry’s and a godfather to his son, Archie.
It has been a major series of blows that highlight just how much the prince has been given the cold shoulder by his family and friends, according to Emily.
Harry revealed earlier this year that he wanted to see his family more and spend more time in the UK, but upon arrival last month, he issued a statement saying he wouldn’t be meeting up with his father.
He said this was because the King’s “full programme” meant he was too busy. Emily claimed he also couldn’t meet the Prince or Princess of Wales, as they are “still understandably too hurt” to speak to him.
Harry also couldn’t meet the Prince or Princess of Wales, according to a royal biographer (Image: Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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In a repeat of last year, both Harry and his wife, Meghan, were absent from Trooping the Colour.
And Emily said it was simply “too awkward” for Harry to be in attendance at the Duke of Westminster’s wedding to Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral this month.
She claimed it was deemed too “difficult” to allow Harry to attend due to the “frosty feud” between him and William, who said they didn’t want anything “overshadowing” the day.
Emily said this awkwardness extends to most of Harry’s family and friends, as many are concerned they could appear in a future book or Netflix series produced by the prince.
Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway revealed her husband Derek Draper was back in hospital during Thursday afternoon’s episode of Loose Women
Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital.
The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed the news on Thursday afternoon’s episode of Loose Women. Giving an update on Derek’s health and praising carers, she revealed if it wasn’t for the people looking after him, he “would have died”.
As as he continues his battle with Long Covid, the former Labour lobbyist was first hospitalized in March 2020 with coronavirus, after suffering numbness in his hand, headaches and breathlessness. Despite being declared free of COVID-19 following 10 weeks in a medically induced coma, Derek has been left with long-term complications since contracting the virus. He was discharged on a trial basis in April 2021 but has been readmitted to the wards multiple times with numerous health issues, including kidney failure, brain inflammation and liver damage.
Kate delivered the tough news during Thursday’s Loose Women(
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Speaking to the Loose Women panel, Kate explained: “He’s actually back in the hospital at the moment, I haven’t talked about this, but not the horrific drama fortunately, because there have been lots of, as we all experience, referrals and cancellations.”
“He’s gotten back in for something that he began last year, which he needed the second part of which will hopefully mean he has more movement, physical fractures. So it’s a positive hospital thing. So he’s actually not at home at the moment. So when the visiting game, but hopefully won’t be in for too long.”
Kate joined the panel to discuss Carer’s Rights Day as she gave an update on Derek. After speaking about her new book, focusing on her care for her husband, she explained: “It’s not that you want to be a ‘poor me’ about it because on the one hand I feel incredibly fortunate because so many hundreds of 1000s of people, everyday people lose people.
“I talk in the book about grief and it took me a long time to admit that as a family we were grieving because I felt guilty because actual bereavement, so many are going through, that you feel that this is a lesser degree, but really, it is a kind of grief because you go through mini deaths when someone’s very ill.”
Kate also recently admitted she’s constantly worried about losing Derek, who now requires full-time care on the ground floor of the couple’s London home. “I’d love to be able to tell you that, since Derek has been home, everything has been easy, that the miracle of him being at home has turned the day-to-day challenges into a breeze,” she told Good Housekeeping.
“But because we keep having emergency setbacks and he’s had to be rushed back into hospital so many times, the fear of him dying has never left us.” Kate and Derek, who have been married since 2005, are the proud parents of Darcey, 17, and fourteen-year-old William. The GMB presenter has previously commended the teenagers for their handling of their father’s condition, revealing that they’ve navigated it “brilliantly” and have readjusted to living differently since his decline.
Kate has also admitted Derek’s illness has negatively affected her own health, even resulting in her being hospitalized with chest pains from extreme stress.
