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The Duchess of Sussex is gearing up for a summer of ‘relaxing and having fun’, according to a royal source

Meghan Markle is looking for a “remote island” with Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, royal sources have claimed.

The Duke and Duchess relocated to the US four years ago where they are raising their two children, aged five and three respectively.

According to an insider, Meghan, 42, is seeking sanctuary on a “remote island” with her family following Independence Day, which is celebrated on July 4 in the US.

They said: “As usual she and Harry celebrated with the kids but she wants to use the next couple of months relaxing and having fun after a stressful year so far.

Meghan looking for a ‘remote island’ with Harry, Archie and Lilibet, a source has claimed

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“Meghan wants to get away with Harry and the kids to a remote island so they can just have fun as a family without any outside pressure and be in complete luxury.

“Archie and Lilibet are at that age now where they can do more adventurous stuff and Meghan has even talked about a trip to Disneyland as she knows they will be well looked after there and how much the children would love it.

“Lili is very into Disney princesses right now and would be in her element.”

According to the insider, the Duchess of Sussex also wants to have some solo trips with her close female friends.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have not visited the UK since Archie was bornNetflix

They continued to tell OK!: “As much as family time is the priority, Meghan also wants to spend more time with her friends and do some girly trips away and have a pampering weekend.

“She’d also like her and her friends to also go on a trip somewhere with the kids, maybe a bit of glamping in one of the National Parks.”

Earlier this year, Meghan announced a new venture with her lifestyle brand, titled American Riviera Orchard.

The official launch is expected in the next few months, with products like jam and dog biscuits likely being available to purchase on the brand’s official website.

Meghan Markle launched American Riviera Orchard earlier this year

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Meghan Markle will celebrate her birthday in August

GettyThe source added: “She knows she’s got a busy autumn coming up with lots of new work commitments so she just wants to concentrate on family and friends this summer as she won’t have as much time for it in the run-up to the end of the year.

“Plus it’s her birthday in August but she’s letting Harry arrange that and surprise her with something as he has always done.”

The Duchess of Sussex will celebrate her 43rd birthday on August 4.

Rishi Sunak brutally mocked by Channel 4 News star after grovelling resignation

Channel 4 News broadcaster Cathy Newman appears to have made a dig at former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he issued his resignation outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Suank was left soaked when he called a General Election on May 22 (
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A Channel 4 News broadcaster has poked fun at Rishi Sunak.

It comes as the now ex-Prime Minister stood outside 10 Downing Street where he issued his resignation as both the PM and the leader of the Conservative Party. Sunak and his MPs were laughed out of power going into the early hours of Friday morning when Labour secured a landslide victory.

Sunak and his party were left as the Opposition after Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party secured a whopping 412-seat majority. Elsewhere, the Tories were left redfaced after losing 250 seats, managing to win just 121. Sir Ed Davey and the Liberal Democrats secured their best vote in history, gaining 63 seats, taking their total to 71.

As Sunak and his wife stood outside their former home at 10 Downing Street, Akshata Murty stood behind him, clutching an umbrella. It comes after he was left humiliated when he was stood in the same position just weeks earlier when he called a General Election. While delivering the news to the nation, Sunak was left drenched due to a major downfall of rain, with many laughing at him during the speech.

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Having noticed Murty holding an umbrella, Cathy Newman has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter to mark the occasion. Sharing a snap of Murty, she penned: “Taking no chances with the weather…” Meanwhile, GB News’ Christopher Hope said: “Rishi Sunak has learned his lesson! If the heavens open again as he speaks outside 10 Downing St, a man is ready with an umbrella.”

Another social media user penned: “Akshata Murty (serious face) standing behind her husband @RishiSunak in a red, white & blue dress holding an umbrella as he weasels his way out of Downing Street is the stuff of a million memes.” Another added: “#RishiSunak leaving Downing Street. Note the umbrella. Not making that mistake again, so he has learned SOMETHING.”

“@RishiSunak’s wife waiting in the wings holding an umbrella is killing me,” laughed another. Speaking outside No. 10, Rishi Sunak addressed the nation saying: “I am sorry. I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility.” He went on to say: “This is a difficult day at the end of a number of difficult days but I leave this job honoured to have been your Prime Minister.”

During his speech, he went on to add: “I have given this job my all, but you have sent a clear signal that the Government of the United Kingdom must change. And yours is the only judgment that matters. I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss.”

Sunak has since arrived at Buckingham Palace, with Sir Keir Starmer expected to be arriving in the next few moments.

Granit Xhaka was able to halt Harry Kane’s hopes of landing silverware with Bayern Munich this year and the Swiss star could do so again when his nation take on England at the Euros

Granit Xhaka is aiming to get one over on Harry Kane once more – this time on the international stage

Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland side will take on England on Saturday in the last eight of the Euros – with the ex-Arsenal man keen to keep his bragging rights over Harry Kane.

The Swiss have impressed thus far at the Euros, going within minutes of beating hosts Germany in the group stages before dumping out holders Italy in the last 16. They are poised to provide England’s toughest test yet with Xhaka, a recent Bundesliga winner, driving their cause.

The midfielder swapped Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen this time last year and was quickly rewarded as he played a key role in their historic season. Leverkusen claimed a first ever league title and also landed the German Cup – stopping Bayern Munich doing so in the process.

That meant Kane’s horrid run of never winning a trophy continued despite him joining one of Europe’s serial winners. The striker will be hoping to spearhead English hopes at the Euros but will encounter a man in Xhaka, who thwarted his hopes of silverware in Germany this term.

Xhaka’s previous Arsenal association, coupled with Kane’s love for Tottenham, makes it all the sweeter for the player and those from the red half of north London. The Swiss midfielder was even quizzed on whether he takes satisfaction from it all – and couldn’t help but smile.

He said earlier this season: “It’s part of football. We know how much quality that Harry Kane has, he’s doing very well at Bayern Munich as well. You get the message, but this has nothing to do with personalities. It’s great to have the chance to play against great players. We were the happiest team to win the league.”

Xhaka’s attention is now on international matters and the Leverkusen midfielder was passed fit for Saturday’s clash after an initial injury scare. He underwent a scan on an adductor problem on Monday after complaining of the issue during the Swiss’ 2-0 win over Italy last weekend.

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Kane meanwhile will be expected to retain his place in an England side that could undergo mass changes, according to reports. Their system so far at the Euros hasn’t worked and the Three Lions were lucky to avoid an embarrassing last 16 exit at the hands of Slovakia.

Gareth Southgate is being tipped to go with a back three and introduce wing-backs to potentially give England a new look and a new dimension, especially in attack where they have failed to fire, scoring four times in as many games.

Switzerland have never made the last four of a major tournament but in Dusseldorf have a chance to write their own history and also send England home packing, which would be another case of Xhaka denying Kane the prize he so desperately wants.

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A woman named Maria Gonzalez, who used to work as the housekeeper at the Montecito estate of our daring Duke and Duchess of Deceit, has stepped forward with the mother of all claims. Gonzalez is outright alleging that she, not Meghan, is the actual biological mother of Harry and Meghan’s daughter, Lilibet.

Unbelievably, if this is true, it would mean that Harry and Meghan’s hollow victimhood rallying cry of “she’s my baby, my literal flesh and blood” has been a deceitful sham from day one. All their grand self-promotional narratives about fighting the good fight for mothers and proudly embracing her multicultural heritage with Lilibet are a total fabrication, fueled by the most serious betrayal imaginable—stealing another woman’s biological child. Has there ever been a more disgustingly cynical attempt to empower your vapid brand at someone else’s expense?

supporting women’s causes, Meghan has repeatedly revealed herself as the epitome of self-serving elitism mixed with blatant hypocrisy. Her claims of being an oppressed voice for the marginalized are constantly undermined by entitled actions that harm and marginalize those around her.

Jude Bellingham discovers England ban fate after X-rated gesture in Euro 2024 win

Jude Bellingham had been charged by UEFA after appearing to make a gesture towards the Slovakian bench after scoring a wondergoal in England’s last-16 game at Euro 2024

Jude Bellingham has been fined £25,000 and handed a one-match suspension, suspended for one year by UEFA for ‘violating the basic rules of decent conduct’.

Bellingham scored a brilliant overhead kick in the 94th minute to equalise for the Three Lions in their last-16 match against Slovakia. Gareth Southgate’s side would go on to win the game in extra time to set up a quarter-final clash against Switzerland.

But as he celebrated, the midfielder appeared to cup his privates in the direction of the Slovakia bench. The Real Madrid star later claimed it was a joke aimed towards his close friends.

But UEFA quickly announced they had opened an investigation into the 21-year-old, writing to him and the FA for an explanation of his actions. The governing body has now announced that investigation has concluded and Bellingham has been punished.

UEFA said in a statement: “The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has taken the following decisions: UEFA EURO round of 16 match between England and Slovakia played on 3 July 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

“Charges against English Football Association: Crowd disturbances, Art. 16(2)(h) DR; Lighting of fireworks, Art. 16(2)(c) DR.

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“Charges against English Football Association player Jude Bellingham : Violating the basic rules of decent conduct, Art. 11(2)(b) DR.

“The CEDB has decided to fine the English Football Association €10,000 for crowd disturbances and €1,000 for lighting of fireworks.

“To fine the English Football Association player Jude Bellingham €30,000 and to suspend him for a total of one UEFA competition match for which he would be otherwise eligible for violating the basic rules of decent conduct. Said suspension is not immediately enforced and is subject to a probationary period of one (1) year, starting from the date of the present decision.”

Jude Bellingham has been fined after appearing to grab his privates and aim them at the Slovakian bench ( 
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European football’s governing body acted quicker than expected to at least clear Bellingham to play in England’s quarter-final tie with Switzerland on Saturday. They have other outstanding cases – like a Serbia fan allegedly racially abusing England fans – but Bellingham’s verdict was delivered quickly to free him to play this weekend.

While he has been handed a one-match ban, it has been suspended for one year, meaning he is free to play in the rest of the tournament, as long as he does not break any more rules. He is expected to start for the Three Lions in their quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday.

Bellingham has admitted to being left overwhelmed by the dramatic nature of his goal. And he is keen for it to help England go all the way at this summer’s tournament.

“It was an emotional rollercoaster really, and probably not the most enjoyable way that you want to win a game. You want feel comfortable and in control, but you’ve got to find ways to win, even if it means overhead kicks in 90 plus five minutes.,” he told England’s Euro 2024 Diary Room.

“The difference in emotion is huge – it’s one minute being dead and buried, as I saw the Slovakia bench all ready to run on and you feel a bit disheartened and a bit gutted. It’s not the way I would’ve wanted it to end – I’m having a good time here with all the lads and the staff and one moment later, it all changes.”

þPrince Harry is being honored for his impact on the veteran community through his Invictus Games Foundation.

 

 

As this year’s recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the upcoming ESPY Awards, the Duke of Sussex, 39, says, “This one is for our entire service community.”

After a decade in the British Armed Forces, including two tours in Afghanistan, Harry founded the Invictus Games in 2004 to empower wounded, sick, and injured servicemen and women through sports. The event has since become a worldwide phenomenon, changing the lives of soldiers in dozens of countries.

“I truly believe that we are at our best when we’re in service to others, and Invictus is all about upholding that value,” Prince Harry told PEOPLE in 2022.

Harry’s] a veteran, and like all vets, when we get together, we talk, laugh, joke and tease each other. He’s just like one of the guys,” retired Chief Master Sgt. Garrett Kuwada, who competed for Team USA at the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 2023, previously told PEOPLE. “He makes you feel like you’ve known him forever.

It’s a deeply personal cause for him. He makes himself really accessible to all the competitors – he is involved in every aspect of the Games,” retired U.S. Army Captain Will Reynolds told PEOPLE.

ITV Good Morning Britain host forced to apologise as tense Tory row erupts live on air

Tory MP Steve Baker appeared on Friday morning’s episode of Good Morning Britain on ITV moments after losing his seat in Wycombe

Good Morning Britain got off to an explosive start on Friday as results poured in from this year’s Labour landslide General Election.

In a special extended episode this morning, cameras all over the country followed the live ballot counts while interviewing candidates. Tory MP Steve Baker lost his seat in Wycombe in a historic victory for the Labour Party as Kier Starmer becomes the PM.

Speaking to hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid, Baker was interviewed about the result as former Chancellor of the Excheque George Osborne sat in the studio. In an awkward turn live on air, Steve thought one question had come from Osborne, sending him into a scathing rant – but it was actually host Ed that had asked, “So the voters got it wrong?”

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Steve slammed, “George, I’m not getting into an argument with you.” Chaos erupted in the studio as Ed attempted to intervene, telling Baker it was him that asked the question. Susanna stepped in, “no that’s Ed,” but Steve couldn’t hear the clarification.

“George you and I have got a lot of history,” Steve continued. “You know, and if only you’d fought a better Reform campaign.” As he stopped, Ed insisted again: “Sorry about that,” as he apologised to George for landing him in the argument with Steve. “I have to just apologise to you and to George Osborne, it was me Ed Balls asking that question.”

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Steve finally realised what had happened, admitting: “Oh, Ed… well.” The awkward ordeal didn’t go unnoticed by viewers who flocked to X, formally Twitter, after the truly embarrassing moment played out on the live ITV programme earlier this morning.

“Steve Baker having a msssive hissy fit on @ GMB right now,” one posted. (sic) While someone else said: “If you’ve missed it, look out for the Steve Baker GMB interview on here later. Absolute car crash, shouting at George Osbourne when Ed Balls asked the question. Blamed everyone and everything except Sunak.

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“He even blamed it on the 1911 National Insurance Act. Baffling.” Another added: “I sat watching it swinging between laughing at him and raging at his arrogance! Ed balls threw him a lifeline at the end, sympathising how hard it is to lose his seat and Steve just threw it right back in his face. What a child.”

A fourth viewer commented: “A Steve Baker Masterclass on why the Tories lost.” While someone else concluded: “Steve Baker on @GMB sounded like a right sore loser then. Still though, brilliant to hear him having a massive rant at George Osborne even though it was Ed Balls who asked him a question.”

The Prince of Wales was seen attending Taylor’s Eras Tour concert at Wembley Stadium as he busted out some wild dance moves.

He was then invited backstage to meet the singer and took along his two eldest children – Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, he explained: “Because of Taylor’s considerable clout, her friendliness towards William may very well be unnerving to Meghan.

If Swift publicly endorsed or supported the Duchess in any way, it would immediately bring a cascade of adoring Swifties into her camp.”

Taylor’s close relationship with William comes after she declined Meghan’s “personal letter” to appear on her Archetypes podcast. Meghan is believed to have reached out to Taylor to join her on her podcast last year but was rejected by the singer.

According to the Telegraph, Meghan wrote a “personal letter” to Taylor, asking her to appear on Archetypes, “but the singer declined, through a representative.” Despite the snub, Ryan doesn’t believe it will have been damaging to Meghan’s brand.

He explained: “I don’t think Taylor’s decision will be damaging to Meghan. If a number of high profile celebrities and power brokers were to begin publicly dissing or distance themselves from Markle, the fallout would certainly diminish her standing.”

Loose Women stars Denise Welch and Stacey Solomon clashed over working from home during a debate on Loose Women in June

Denise Welch has slammed suggestions that she and her Loose Women co-star Stacey Solomon will no longer work together, following their on-air disagreement about remote working last month. As the pair’s differing opinions played out live, social media users speculated that they wouldn’t be sharing the panel again anytime soon, leading to reports that Stacey had “refused” to work with her.

A month on, Denise, 66, has now dismissed the claims, revealing on an American podcast: “We had a discussion on a discussion show, where you’re supposed to discuss things and maybe disagree.

“We disagreed on something, it was about young people and work ethic and since Covid, have Gen-Z become a bit more lazy and entitled, it was one of those kind of Loose Women things.

“Stacey said something about nurses and the NHS which provoked a great big reaction, and I actually agreed with her.” After seeing a report claiming that the Sort Your Life Out star had refused to work with her again, Denise felt compelled to debunk the “complete lie” on her social media.

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She clarified on the Scheananigans podcast: “We’re encouraged to disagree about things, it’s a talk show!”

During the debate, mother-of-five Stacey, 35, argued that remote jobs with flexible hours had made life easier for working families, especially those with children. Denise went on to complain about the lack of available staff nowadays and claimed that Britain is “grinding to a halt”.

She exclaimed: “We haven’t got the staff, where are the staff?”, reports the Express. “They’ve disappeared!”

In response, Stacey pointed out: “They don’t disappear because they’re working from home,” which prompted Denise to retort: “But, where are they Stace?”

Stacey then argued that many people actually prefer working from home, especially when seeing professions like nursing being undervalued and under paid.

According to Stacey, the pandemic has demonstrated that people can perform “adequate if not better” from their own homes, countering the traditional office-based work environment, which Denise didn’t seem to agree with.

As the debate unfolded, many flocked to the platform X to share their thoughts.

One viewer declared: “I doubt we’ll see Stacey on with Denise for a while… Stacey has the stones to defend her thunder. ”

Another praised: “Stacey absolutely wiping the floor with Denys [clapping hand emojis] #LooseWomen.”

A third added: “What a shame Stacey is stepping back from TV, she’s the only redeeming feature of #LooseWomen. “.

Alexandra Burke appeared on Loose Women as she opened up about being a hard-working mum-of-two – but some viewers were left unimpressed after her performance

Alexandra Burke graced the Loose Women set on Tuesday, July 2, opening up to the panel about juggling her career with motherhood.

The X-Factor sensation from 2008, now 35, is dazzling audiences in Sister Act The Musical at London’s Dominion Theatre, stepping into the shoes of Deloris Van Cartier, a role made famous by Whoopi Goldberg in the iconic 1992 film. Chatting with hosts Charlene White, Coleen Nolan, Brenda Edwards, and Janet Street-Porter, Alexandra, a proud mum, shared her zeal for the stage and revealed she was back to work just two months after each of her children were born.

She admitted that it can be “hard work at times” but quickly added that her drive to excel is all for her family. After her chat, the ‘Bad Boys’ hitmaker delivered a performance from Sister Act The Musical, reports the Express.

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Donning her show costume, Alexandra belted out ‘Fabulous, Baby! with the support of two backup singers. However, the act received mixed reactions from the audience.

On X, previously known as Twitter, one viewer bluntly commented: “Cringe #loosewomen”, while another critiqued: “Possibly the worst rendition of that song Iv ever heard #LooseWomen.”

Another chimed in with “#LooseWomen Oh dear that was miming…”, and someone else questioned: “Are they miming? “.

One unimpressed fan remarked, “Hmm this performance isnt exactly blowing me away #LooseWomen”. “Ooo Alex.. That wasn’t fabulous. #LooseWomen”, another viewer expressed their disappointment.

However, other viewers were thrilled with Alexandra’s performance, with one fan tweeting: ” Fabulous! @alexandramusic #loosewomen”. Another viewer drew comparisons to a blockbuster film, commenting: “Very Whoopi Goldberg-esque ! ! #LooseWomen.”