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Making the most of your beauty sleep is vital for glowing skin when your schedule is as busy as the Princess of Wales’

AS everyone gets geared up for a New Year glow-up, Kate Middleton is keeping things the same as 2023.

The 41-year-old Princess of Wales has an arsenal of beauty and wellness tricks to help her glow from within.

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The Princess of Wales has a complexion that never fails to glowCredit: PA
Among these is using a face mask made from bee venom, bouncing on the trampoline before the school run and favouring a fake tan that lasts for two weeks at a time.

Here, Fabulous breaks down how you can achieve the royal mum-of-three’s glow this year.

Pre-school Trampoline Sessions

Kate revealed in a chat with the England Rugby team that she bounces on the trampoline with Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, to get a cardio-induced glow.

“Whenever I can squeeze in exercise, I do,” she said. “Even jumping on the trampoline with my children before school.”

Jumping up and down on a trampoline will improve your cardiovascular health by repeatedly working your heart and pumping blood throughout your body.

You’ll get the glow from looking after your heart, enhancing your muscle definition and the stress-reducing hormones produced through exercise.

Bee Venom Face Mask

According to Vanity Fair, one product Kate favours above most is Heaven’s by Deborah Mitchell’s Silver Bee Venom Mask.

It contains Abeetoxin, the venom of a work bee which is harvested from beehives.

The product has gained worldwide kudos and been hailed as a natural alternative to Botox thanks to its ability to tighten the skin and firm up facial muscles.

A 60ml pot of the face mask will set you back £89 full-price, but it’s currently reduced to £60 on the Heaven website.

Wild Child

Kate doesn’t just love jumping on the trampoline to get her heart rate up – she’s a huge fan of wild swimming in freezing water.

I will go and seek out cold water. I love it. The colder, the better.

Kate Middleton
“Cold swimming – the colder, the better,” she revealed on a podcast with fellow-royal Mike Tindall. “I will go and seek out cold water. I love it.”

Known as cold water therapy, plunging your body in cold baths, seas or lakes has anti-ageing benefits as it can tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of pores.

It’s also been proven to help reduce inflammation and puffiness, which can be especially beneficial if you suffer with sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Two-week Tan

We all know the pain of putting a fresh coat of fake tan on, only for it to fade unevenly in the shower and leave behind a patchy pattern.

According to royal experts, the Princess of Wales can’t relate as she’s privy to a fake tan that lasts two weeks.

For her royal wedding day, the royal bride reportedly used the Xen-Tan Instant Bronzing Mist to achieve her natural look.

The £26.99 product is said to last two weeks with two applications and produces the appearance of an olive undertone, making your bronzy glow look natural.

Two Smoothies a Day

Being a working royal and mum-of-three is thirsty work, so Kate keeps her body and skin nourished with two smoothies a day.

According to previous reports, she starts her day with a vitamin boost by whizzing up a smoothie – and then has another one in the afternoon.

“She drinks smoothies morning and afternoon, containing spirulina, kale, matcha (a finely ground green tea powder), spinach, romaine, cilantro and blueberries,” a source told the Daily Mail.

Spirulina is particularly key to making your skin glow, as it gently detoxifies and encourages cell renewal from inside the body for a bright complexion.

Fishy Business

It’s no secret that the omega-3 fats in fish reduce inflammation and acne, naturally aiding a brighter complexion.

Prince William once revealed how Kate loves Sushi, indicating that fish is a big part of her gut-to-glow pipeline.

My wife and I love sushi. We might have to come down here for lunch when there’s no one else down.

Prince William

Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and herring, are great diet choices if you’re trying to achieve a glowing complexion in 2024.

As they’re rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, they’ll help keep skin bouncy and moisturised.

Sleeping Beauty

When your schedule is as busy as Kate’s, making the most of your beauty sleep is vital for maintaining glowing skin.

She is known to make her skincare products work overtime when she’s catching Zs by lathering up in elixirs.

Insiders claim that the Beuti Skincare Beauty Sleep Elixir is her go-to, and she keeps a stash of bottles on her nightstand.

The £47 product contains 14 plant-based oils that slow down the enzyme responsible for ageing and prevent the breakdown of collagen, the protein in our skin that stops it from sagging.

Collagen gives skin a plump appearance but starts deteriorating in our mid-20s, so Kate is beating the natural ageing process by delaying how quickly it breaks down.

Before Kate’s wedding to William in 2011, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld remarked: ‘Kate is like a younger sister to Mary’

SHE is often compared to royal lookalike the Princess of Wales – but Princess Mary of Denmark shares more with pal Kate than her graceful style and glossy brunette locks.

The friends and future Queens have been thrust into bitter ­family spats with rival sisters-in-law who married the “spare” and moved to the US.

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Princess Kate and Princess Mary of Denmark share many similaritiesCredit: Getty

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The British Royal Family has been rocked by Megxit and dirty laundry aired by Harry and Meghan from their California exileCredit: Getty

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Mary has been through a similar roller-coaster, with brothers Frederik and Joachim locked in an increasingly sour disputeCredit: Rex

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It is thought Kate and Mary first met during the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Denmark in 2011Credit: Goff
And both are so-called “commoners” set to become among the most senior royals in their own countries.

On New Year’s Eve, it was announced that Mary, 51, will this month become Queen of Denmark and her husband, 55, will be King Frederick X after his mother Margrethe II, 83, announced her surprise abdication.

It is a fairytale rise for the Aussie-born law graduate, who married into the Danish royal family after meeting her heir to the throne in a bar during the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

And while the British Royal Family has been rocked by Megxit and dirty laundry aired by Harry and Meghan from their California exile, Mary has been through a similar roller-coaster.

Like Harry and Wills, Danish brothers Frederik and Joachim, 54, have been locked in an increasingly sour dispute since childhood, with the younger royal moaning that the future King got preferential treatment.

Sounds familiar? That’s not the half of it.

Mary had already married Frederik in 2004 — they shared a kiss on a royal palace balcony and she showed off her newborns on the steps of a hospital — four years before Joachim wed Frenchwoman Marie Cavallier, now 47.

‘Change can be difficult and really hurt’

It was hoped the two glamorous sisters-in-law would become close friends, but eyebrows were raised as the rival houses held engagements that clashed — and the two princesses wore near-identical clothing.

It was claimed that there was a “serious war” within the family as Marie grew “jealous” of mum-of-four Mary’s guarantee of becoming Queen.

Royal insiders claimed that Princess Marie had reportedly complained about being made to play second fiddle, and there were rumours behind palace walls of jealousy towards her sister-in-law.

It did not take long for Princess Marie to begin publically griping, after she and Prince Joachim — who, like Harry, is a former army officer — moved to Paris in 2019, where he trained at the Ecole Militaire.

Just as Meghan used televised interviews to air her grievances with the royal family, Marie told a glossy Danish magazine that the couple’s decision to stay in France was not entirely theirs.

She said in July 2020: “It’s not always us who decide. I think that’s important to know.”

The comments were widely compared to Meghan when she complained during her South Africa tour that no one in the royal family had asked if she was coping.

It was the same month that Joachim suffered a life-threatening health scare when doctors found a blood clot on his brain.

While Frederik visited his brother, Mary did not — sparking more accusations of a family fall-out.

And tensions became increasingly strained when, in 2022, it was suggested Queen Margrethe II had “punished” Joachim and Marie by stripping their children of their titles.

Although the royal couple keep theirs, in a shock move Joachim’s children from a previous marriage, Prince Nikolai, 24, and Prince Felix, 21, were downgraded to lowly Counts.

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie’s two children, Henrick, 14, and Athena, 11, were stripped of their prince and princess titles and made Count and Countess.

Queen Margrethe II, who apparently once had a 60-a-day cigarette habit, said she made the move to “future-proof” the Danish monarchy.

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Princess Mary wore an identical blue dress to Kate, above in 2019Credit: Hanne Juul Agency

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Princess Kate during a visit to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn in 2020Credit: PA

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William and Kate with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for the family’s 2023 Christmas cardCredit: AP

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Frederik and Mary with their children in matching white shirts and blue jeansCredit: Hasse Nielsen
But the decision isolated Joachim and Marie’s family, and elevated Danish royal power into Mary and Frederik’s line of succession.

The Queen said of her decision: “I could mention some things, but you shouldn’t have to tell everything.

“But it is still a little bit too private to talk about.”

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie’s response was to hit back in the media and spark a royal war of words, alleging they were “blindsided” by the move.

They even said that Athena, then ten, was bullied at school as a result of the decision — with comments that were taken to be a veiled attack on Mary, who had spent a decade advocating anti-bullying campaigns.

In an interview, Marie said: “They would come and say [to Athena], ‘Is it you who is no longer a princess?’.

“The children were publicly exhibited. At very short notice. This means that we, as parents, have not had time to prepare them for the change and people’s reactions.”

Many believed it had similarities to Meghan, who moaned in her Oprah Winfrey TV interview that the royal family went against protocol when they decided not to give Archie the title of prince — something constitutional experts dispute.

Archie and Lilibet were eventually named prince and princess last year.

Furious Prince Joachim also hit out at the move involving his children, saying it had “punished” them.

He claimed he was only told the news five days before it was made public, despite the Danish royal household insisting the decision had “been a long time coming”.

But Princess Mary backed the Queen’s decision, saying: “Change can be extremely difficult and can really hurt.

“I think most people have tried it. But this does not mean the decision is not the right one.”

In a move similar to Megxit, in September the Danish royal family announced Prince Joachim was to start a new job in Washington D.C as a defence attache, moving there with Princess Marie and their children.

While the situation is not quite as extreme as Harry and Meghan’s, the US-based Danish royals have complained that none of the royal family are now speaking to them.

Similarly, William and Harry have barely talked for the past four years, while Kate and Meghan have not been “in direct communication” for the same period of time.

As the wars of words rage on, Kate and Mary may find solace in their friendship.

It is thought the pair first met during the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Denmark in 2011.

‘Hard work, loyalty and style’

The princesses wore similarly elegant styles for a joint Unicef engagement and — thanks to sharing a common language — spoke about their children and the challenges of being royal mothers.

At their next public meeting, during Royal Ascot in 2016, they chatted at length and stole the show when it came to fashion.

They both wore almost identical floral headwear and midi-dresses.

Before Kate’s wedding to William in 2011, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld remarked: “Kate is like a younger sister to Mary.”

And it is a relationship that has endured.

In February 2022, Kate chose Copenhagen as the site of her first solo overseas trip in five years, while she undertook a ‘fact-finding’ mission for her Early Years project.

Media were told she and Mary were “good friends” and the two women undertook a series of joint engagements, where they swapped tips and ideas.

Princess Mary set up The Mary Foundation in 2007, which has a huge interest in the welfare of children.

The Princess of Wales has also made early years projects her “life’s work” and launched the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.

While they share future goals, the two women also have similar pasts — having both married into the royal family as “commoners”.

Kate famously met her prince at St Andrews University, Scotland, famously catching William’s eye when she modelled underwear on a student catwalk.

 

Mary, who was born in Australia to Scottish parents, did not even know the identity of her admirer, who called himself “Fred” and asked for her number when they met.

But perhaps the most striking similarity between the future Queens is how they have managed to win over their respective public through hard work, loyalty and style.

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Kate at Wimbledon’s Centre Court in 2021Credit: Rex

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Mary at the Willem-Alexander Children’s Hospital at the Leiden University Medical Center in 2022Credit: Getty

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The pair stole the show when it came to fashion during Royal Ascot in 2016Credit: Getty

Meghan Markle is also a fan of the subtle beauty trick

KATE Middleton always looks movie-star ready, from her pristine blow dries to her flawless make-up.

And it turns out that The Princess of Wales’ best beauty secret for achieving her Bond Girl-esque looks are her fluttery Bambi lashes.

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Kate Middleton’s fluttery eyes are said to be down to Bambi lash extensionsCredit: Getty

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The Princess of Wales is said to like a subtle lash extension for red carpet eventsCredit: Getty

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Meghan Markle is said to have gone to ‘lash queen’ Daxita Vaghela in the pastCredit: Getty
Who can forget when the royal mum-of-three dazzled on the No Time To Die premiere red carpet?

And we also saw Kate debut show-stopping lashes at the 2019 BAFTA Awards.

Eyelash expert Saffron Hughes, from FalseEyelashes.co.uk, told Fabulous: “Kate, the Princess of Wales, loves a sophisticated yet natural false eyelash.

“At the Bond premiere, it appears that her makeup artist has opted for a falsie that boasts a denser base, coupled with a dark lash band, offering an enchanting definition to her eyes.

“The falsies for the Baftas exhibit a more delicate, wispy nature, with lengthening lash strands that taper towards fluttery tips. This aids in opening up the eyes, creating an alluring and captivating gaze without overwhelming the overall look.”

And she’s not the only royal to love the bold lash look.

Lash “queen” to the stars Daxita Vaghela has been responsible for giving Meghan Markle her fluffery eyes – as well as A-listers like Jessica Chastain and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Speaking to The Times, Daxita claimed: “Any famous woman who has their picture taken has had them.

“I can look at someone’s lashes and I know exactly where they’re from.”

Meghan is said to have opted for Velour Lush Lashes for her wedding day.

Lash expert Sophia Drozdowska, Director of Marketing at Velour, said: “Unlike traditional false lashes, these lashes are crafted from premium vegan fibres.

“Each pair of Vegan Luxe Lashes is meticulously handmade using top-quality synthetic fibres, replicating the appearance and texture of natural lashes.

“They feel incredibly soft, boast a luxuriously whispy look, and create the illusion of fuller and longer natural eyelashes. The style features thick lash clusters that gradually lengthen towards the outer corners, delivering a captivating eye-opening effect.

“Velour’s Whispie Me Away Lashes start at £25, and each pair is reusable up to 25 times with proper care.”

When it comes to celebrity eyelashes, there are definitely two camps.

Some, like Kate and Meghan, and models like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, tend to favour a “classic” single extensions look, where they have the lashes applied on their own lashes and have a few “volume” clusters for bulk.

The second camp – such as Kylie Jenner and Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips – are said to prefer full-on Russian volume.

It’s not only the red carpet elite who are big fans of Bambi eyes.

The global market for lash extensions was estimated to be valued around £1.07billion in 2020 and expected to nearly double by 2028.

Meanwhile, over on TikTok, the #lashextensions hashtag has had more than 12 billion views.

The industry trade body Beauty Guild estimates that in the UK there are over 129,000 lash treatments taking place each week.

And numerous people are training to be application professionals as their full-time jobs or as a side hustle to supplement their salaries.

Beauty Guild’s Rebecca Archer said: “Classic extensions is our most popular course.

“The cost is relatively low and the potential profit margins are high. Clients love them because the results are immediate.”

Typically the average UK salon will charge £45 for a set of classic extensions, but this can rise to £150 and over in London, especially if you opt for a mix of classic and Russian “volume” lashes.

Clients typically need to get their extensions redone every four to six weeks and will book “infills” to prevent unsightly gaps where the lashes have grown out.

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Some royal fans speculated that Meghan was wearing false lashes to the 2019 Remembrance Day serviceCredit: Getty – Contributor

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Numerous A-listers are firm fans of the lash extension hype, including Rosie Huntington-WhiteleyCredit: Eroteme

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Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips is said to prefer full-on Russian volumeCredit: Refer to Caption

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Adele loves the glam-eye look too for her red carpet eventsCredit: Getty

Meghan Markle’s former agent gave her thoughts on whether the duchess would return to acting

SUITS fans got a treat last night as most of the cast had a heartwarming reunion at the Golden Globes.

However, one key star, Meghan Markle – who played paralegal Rachel Zane on the hit legal drama – was noticeably absent.

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The Suits cast – including Patrick J. Adams, Gina Torres, Sarah Rafferty and Gabriel Macht – reunited at the Golden Globes last nightCredit: Alamy

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Meghan Markle was noticeably absent from the Golden Globes on SundayCredit: AFP

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Suits star Gina Torres, who played Jessica Pearson, revealed she doesn’t have Meghan’s phone numberCredit: Getty
The Suits cast united to present an award at the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony, but were asked about the Duchess of Sussex on the red carpet.

One reporter spoke to Gina Torres, who played Jessica Pearson on the show, and said: “Suits reunion!

“Everywhere I look, there’s a star from Suits! Did you plan this? Are you all texting each other?”

Gina answered: “Yeah, our text thread is insane right now!”

The interviewer asked why royal mum-of-two Meghan was absent and if they had “texted” her to join them.

Gina replied: “We don’t have her number.

“We just don’t, so… She’ll see, she’ll watch. She’ll be happy that we’re here.”

The Duchess of Sussex did not attend this year’s ceremony, but it is understood that she was invited.

Patrick J. Adams, who played Meghan’s love interest Michael Ross, praised his former co-star on the red carpet.

He said: “I think Meghan is a fantastic actress so we’d be lucky to have her back in the industry.”

Upon being asked if he would do a Suits reboot or spin-off, Patrick said: “Let’s go, I’m ready. Mike and Rachel in Seattle.”

In September, the actor shared a number of unseen photos from their time together on set, sparking rumours of a new season.

The snaps included the former actress lying seductively on the set floor and lounging on a sofa in a pair of stilettos – and Patrick added he “misses his friends”.

Patrick also included a number of black-and-white portrait-style shots of the rest of the cast, including Meghan’s friend and co-star Sarah Rafferty, who starred as legal secretary Donna.

Meghan played paralegal Rachel Zane on Suits for seven seasons, but left in 2017 after she started dating Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex’s former showbiz agent, Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne, told the Daily Mail that she thought Meghan would return to her former career.

She told the Mail: “I’m sure she’ll make a movie again… I really do think that.”

Meghan worked for over 15 years in the acting industry before meeting Prince Harry, including starring in Horrible Bosses, Remember Me and 90210.

In 2020, she narrated a Disney+ documentary ‘Elephants,’ in her first post-Megxit media project after her husband was filmed suggesting her for a job at the Lion King premiere.

Creator Aaron Korsh was asked by The Hollywood Reporter in August if a Suits revival was on the cards and he said he would “consider” it if he had an idea and “the cast was into it:”

However, he added on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Let me say right off that there is no #Suits reboot or anything in the works.”

Meghan invited the Suits cast to celebrate her royal wedding in 2019 at Windsor Castle, and they shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the lavish reception.

Meghan’s final episode aired in April 2019, just a month before the royal wedding.

The legal drama revolved around Mike gaining a position at a swanky lawyer’s office in New York city.

Throughout the show, Mike and Rachel became romantically involved and then went on to marry and set up their own legal firm in Seattle.

Patrick, who is married to Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario, welcomed his first daughter, Aurora, in 2018 and they had a second daughter, Elliot, in 2021.

He joked that he would be happy for his kids to have a playdate with Meghan and Harry’s kids, Archie, four, and Lilibet, two.

 

The actor said: “Maybe at her house, it’s a little bigger.

“We’ve shared exactly zero tips with her, because I don’t think Meghan needs any tips about anything.”

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Patrick said he would be up for a Suits reboot with MeghanCredit: E News

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Patrick and Meghan were on-screen love interests in SuitsCredit: Getty – Contributor

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Patrick and Suits co-star Gabriel Macht at Beverly Hilton Hotel on SundayCredit: Getty

The late Queen and Fergie’s ‘special’ relationship detailed below

SARAH Ferguson beamed as she today revealed the final words the late Queen said to her before she died.

The Duchess of York, 64, said that unforgettable conversation was one of the “greatest gifts” the late Monarch ever gave her.

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Sarah Ferguson today revealed the final words the Queen said to herCredit: Rex

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Fergie, pictured with the late Queen, said the conversation was one of the greatest giftsCredit: Getty

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The Queen and Fergie were said to have had a special relationshipCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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The Duchess of York today appeared on Loose WomenCredit: Rex
Fergie has spent recent months battling breast and skin cancer and has finally finished her treatment.

She today talked about her fight against cancer – and other parts of her life – on Loose Women.

It was on air that Fergie, who still lives with her ex-husband Prince Andrew, revealed the final conversation she had with the late Queen.

She said it was then that the late Monarch told her to just “be yourself”.

The 64-year-old, who has also just released a romance novel, said: “I can honestly say that was the greatest gift the Queen has ever given me.

“Just before the Queen died she said to me ‘you know what Sarah, you just be yourself and that’s good enough’.”

Fergie said with a smile ear-to-ear: “Isn’t that sweet?

“And every time, like even coming on Loose Women today, you know you’ve got to keep your wits about you, you’re very very bright all of you.

“But now I can just be here and be authentic rather than worrying and I think that was her gift for me.”

Fergie and the late Queen were said to have had a special bond, and the Duchess labelled her a “dear friend”.
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She wished Her Majesty a happy birthday in April and wrote: “Thank you for all that you have taught us, for being a steadfast leader and dear friend. You are sorely missed.”

In January, Fergie revealed she had been diagnosed with skin cancer after doctors found a malignant melanoma.

It came months after she underwent treatment for breast cancer in May 2023.

Medics found the disease, which kills around 11,500 women a year in the UK, following a routine mammogram.

But she today revealed she had completed her treatment as she boasted about her latest novel A Very Intriguing Lady, which is co-written with Marguerite Kaye.

I can honestly say that was the greatest gift the Queen has ever given me.

The heroine, Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott, is loosely based on Fergie’s own ancestors, as well as her own personality – namely a fondness for constantly surprising others.

She previously told The Sun: “Not many people get the chance to embark on something new in their sixties, and I feel very lucky.

“I am a storyteller, and I believe in living every day romantically.”

Writing romance seems to come easily to a woman who still sees her life as a fairytale – despite a few less than magical twists along the way.

She said: “Marrying into the Royal Family and becoming a princess and then a royal duchess, you are in a very lucky place,” she says.

“I fell in love with my very good looking prince, and I married in 1986 and I am very, very proud.

“I am deeply grateful and I had the most incredible mother-in-law and family.

“And I really do believe in the institution and the monarchy and standing for that value system.”

The couple have been urged to ‘stop slagging off’ the Royal Family and ‘build some bridges’

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have been excluded from a royal event for the second year running.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been invited to the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 15 this year.

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Harry and Meghan at the prestigious event in 2019Credit: Getty

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The pair have been missed off the guest list two years runningCredit: Getty

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The duke and duchess last attended the event in 2022 and stood with other non-working royalsCredit: Getty
It marks the second time the pair, who moved to California and stepped down as senior working royals in 2020, have been shunned from the occasion.

The late Queen used to invite the extended Royal Family onto the balcony for Trooping the Colour – but last year, that was changed so only working royals are now allowed, meaning no place for Harry, Meghan or Prince Andrew.

After relocating across the pond four years ago, the couple have launched a barrage of vile attacks against the Royal Family through their unpopular personal projects.

Several accusations were thrown in their Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, as well as in the duke’s sensational memoir Spare.

The bitter feud has seen Harry estranged from his family, including on his most recent UK trip to mark the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games.

Despite being just a few miles from his father, the King’s schedule was “too busy” to accommodate a meeting with his son.

While other royal sources claimed the duke had made no effort to see His Majesty – and turned down an invite to stay at a royal residence.

Before the intense royal rift was sparked, Harry and Meg first joined the royal family at the Trooping the Colour in 2018 after their Windsor wedding.

The couple were then present at the event, which marks King Charles’ official birthday, in 2019 after the birth of son Archie.

After sending shock waves around the globe during Megxit, the duke and duchess were relegated to to a viewing room above Horse Guards Parade to watch the procession unfold in 2022.
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They stood with other non-working royals to celebrate the occasion, which also honoured Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.

‘BUILD SOME BRIDGES’

But Harry and Meghan were not invited the following year, and have been missed off the guest list once again in 2024.

The couple need to stop “slagging off the royal family” and start building bridges if they wish to attend in the future, claimed one royal author.

Phil Dampier said on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show the Sussexes should “try to build some bridges” after criticising the royals.

The author said: “They’ve got new PR people and if they listen to their PR people – sometimes people don’t listen to their PR people – but if they listen to their PR people, I’m sure they’re telling them that right, you’ve made your point, you’ve had Spare, you’ve had Netflix, you’ve had the Oprah Winfrey interview, you’ve got it all off your chest.

A timeline of Prince Harry and William’s ‘feud’: Brothers ‘at war’

In 2018, the Sun told how “simmering tension” began when William questioned the speed of Harry and Meghan’s engagement.

The first hints of friction reportedly came after William was introduced to Meghan when she was staying at Kensington Palace.

Once she’d returned home to Canada, William and Harry sat down for a brother-to-brother chat.

He knew Harry was already head-over-heels for her but it has been claimed he advised him to take it slowly.

The younger prince reportedly didn’t take too kindly to the advice, with one royal source saying he “went mental”.

Then in June 2019 Harry and Meghan officially split off from the charity they shared with William and Kate.

The Royal Foundation will be divided between the Sussexes and Cambridges as the couples focus on their own separate charitable endeavours.

Prince William and Prince Harry first established the Royal Foundation in 2009 before Kate joined two years later shortly after their engagement was announced.

The trio would often appear together at events and the Foundation had huge successes with projects like the Invictus Games for injured veterans and the mental health Heads Together campaign.

The Royal Foundation said the decision was made following the conclusion of a review into its structure – but added both couples will continue to work together in the future.

Harry and Meg were living in close proximity to Kate and Wills within the Kensington Palace estate, but they switched to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor before baby Archie was born.

The move further increased rumours of a fallout.

Harry, 39, also hinted in his ITV documentary “Harry and Meghan, An African Journey” that he and his brother had grown apart.

It came after Prince Philip called Meghan the “D.O.W” after the Duchess of Windsor — the American divorcee who led Edward VIII to abdicate.

And he warned the late Queen to be “cautious” of Harry’s then bride-to-be, a royal author claims.

Ingrid Seward revealed in new book My Mother And I that Prince Philip felt it was “uncanny…how much Meghan reminded him of the Duchess of Windsor”.

In 2021, Harry and Meghan give their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey where Harry accused his dad of cutting him off financially.

Harry then jetted back to UK to join William in unveiling a statue to their mother Princess Diana in the grounds of Kensington Palace. But sources claimed William didn’t want to attend the memorial amid their ongoing rift.

In 2022, just before their grandmother the Queen died, sources claimed Kate acts as a “peacemaker” between the brothers.

Last year Harry claimed his brother “knocked him to the floor” during an argument about Meghan.

In his book Spare, Harry said William branded Meghan “rude” and “difficult” during a row.

Harry alleged William “grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and … knocked me to the floor”.

He said he was left with a visible injury to his back following the argument in 2019 at Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where he was living at the time.

In January this year, Harry flew in to be with Charles after the monarch’s shock cancer diagnosis.

Harry flew back to the US the following day – without seeing Wills.

“Now’s the time to row back a bit and try and try and build some bridges or at least create a life for yourself.”

Phil, who is the author of Royally Suited: Harry and Meghan in their own words, claimed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s three-day Nigeria tour was a way for them to try to achieve that.

He added: “Obviously the Nigeria trip they were trying to do that, the jury’s out as to whether that was a good idea.”

TROOPING THE COLOUR

It comes after doubts were cast over what Trooping the Colour would look like this year.

The Monarch’s cancer diagnosis left a question mark over his attendance.

Speculation was also rampant after His Majesty and Prince William canceled royal engagements amid Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement last month.

However, it has been confirmed the famous ceremony will go ahead as planned, with King Charles present.

The King will travel in a horse-drawn carriage this year rather than rising horseback under advice of doctors.

But, Princess Kate’s attendance is yet to be confirmed amid her own cancer treatment.

It would be the first Trooping the Colour she has been absent from since 2011 when she tied the knot with Wills.

The royal is confirmed to miss the traditional Colonel’s Review on June 8 and Lieutenant General James Bucknall is set to stand in her place.

Prince William today offered an update on his wife’s health as he chatted warmly to veterans after today’s D-Day commemorations.

The Heir joined his father, Queen Camilla and other leaders alongside war heroes in a moving anniversary event in Portsmouth.

King Charles and Wills both paid tribute to the veterans and their families.

Afterwards, William revealed Kate was feeling “better”, adding: “She would’ve loved to be here today.”

This year the Trooping the Colour parade takes place on June 15, 2024.

It will be done by over 1,350 soldiers from the Regiment of the Household Division and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including over 300 musicians from the Massed Bands.

A further 250 troops from the Foot Guards with also be reviewed by His Majesty.

The event kicks off at around 10 am, with the Royal Air Force fly-by at roughly 1 pm.

It will be broadcast live across the BBC for non-ticket holders.

Sources claimed Harry had spoken personally to Hugh

PRINCE Harry is reportedly not attending his son’s godfather’s wedding after ‘challenges’ over his attendance were exposed.

The royal, 39, has snubbed the event set to celebrate his billionaire childhood pal, the Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor, and Olivia Henson on Friday.

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Prince Harry has snubbed the wedding of childhood pal and Duke of Westminster Hugh GrosvenorCredit: Getty

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Hugh Grosvenor is set to marry Olivia Henson in the ‘wedding of the year’ on FridayCredit: PA

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Prince William, pictured with suited Hugh in 2018, is understood to be given the role as an usher at the weddingCredit: AFP

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It was unlikely Meghan Markle would have been Harry’s plus one as she ‘never wants to return’ to the UKCredit: Getty
Estranged from his family, Harry is said to have spoken personally to Hugh about his and wife Meghan Markle’s invite to Chester Cathedral tomorrow.

The Duke of Sussex and Hugh made the decision to avoid the “inevitable clamour” between the now-US-based Prince, his brother William and dozens of mutual friends who aren’t on speaking terms with Harry.

A source close to the Sussexes told People magazine: “There was an acknowledgement on both sides that it would be difficult for Harry to attend.

“It was an understanding between the two friends.

“The decision certainly avoided the inevitable clamour had estranged brothers Prince William and Prince Harry both attended the nuptials, eliminating the possibility of the big day being overshadowed for the couple.”

Hugh, who “owns half of London” is expected to have Prince William as an usher at the “wedding of the year”.

The property mogul, who owns nearly 2,000 buildings all around the world, is the godfather to cousins Prince George, 10, and Archie, five.

Rumours were sparked that Hugh and wife-to-be Olivia had avoided inviting the Sussexes all together when plans got underway following their engagement last year.

According to the Sunday Times, the 7th Duke of Westminster didn’t want there to be any awkwardness for the Royal Family.

It comes hours after the couple were excluded from a royal event.
Meghan Markle will NEVER return to Britain – she knows she is so unpopular, reveals expert
Harry and Meg have not received an invite to the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 15 this year.

It marks the second time the pair, who quit the UK in 2020, have been shunned from the occasion.

After making the transatlantic relocation four years ago, the couple have launched a barrage of vile attacks against the Firm.

With Meghan “never wanting to come back” to England, it was extremely unlikely the mum-of-two would have been a wedding guest if Harry had decided to come.

Princess Kate has been invited to attend the wedding with doting husband Wills but it is unclear whether she will go as she continues with preventative chemo.

William attended a D-Day anniversary event on Wednesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla.

The Heir gave a moving speech thanking veterans and their families before giving a short and sweet update on Kate’s condition.

He told attendees she was feeling “better”, adding: “She would’ve loved to be here today.”

Meanwhile, the King was introduced to a 99-year-old paratrooper who turns 100 in August. Charles said: “I’ll have your card ready.”

Earlier in the day the Monarch made his first speech since his cancer diagnosis – in two health battles that shook the Firm.

He stood tall with medals on his chest and Camilla at his side, telling veterans and their families: “We are all eternally in their debt.”

He added: “The stories of courage, resilience and solidarity which you have heard today and throughout our lives cannot fail to move us, to inspire us and to remind us of what we owe to that great wartime generation, now tragically dwindling to so few.”

Charles said it was our privilege to hear the stories.

He added: “It is our duty to ensure that we and future generations do not forget their service and their sacrifice in replacing tyranny with freedom.”

Wills stood not far from some of the country’s last surviving veterans as they looked back on the campaign that opened the path to peace and freedom in Europe.

Details of the lavish wedding revealed below

THE Duke of Westminster is tying the knot with his fiancee today – in a wedding that’s taken inspiration from Princess Kate’s big day.

Hugh Grosvenor, 33, is marrying Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral, and it’s set to be the society wedding of the year.

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Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson will tie the knot todayCredit: PA

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The couple’s wedding is looking to resemble Princess Kate and Prince William’s big day in 2011 – with trees seen being brought in this weekCredit: James Whatling

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Maple trees lined the aisle at Wills’ and Kate’s big day at Westminster AbbeyCredit: Getty

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Snaps showed massive greenery displays being put up at Chester Cathedral this weekCredit: Splash
The Duke, who was once dubbed the UK’s richest bachelor, is King Charles’ godson, and the godfather of both Prince George and Archie.

Prince William is set to be an usher at the wedding, while Prince Harry was said to have agreed not to attend to avoid clashes with his brother amid their rift.

The King and Princess Kate were said to have been invited to the big day, too, but it’s understood they won’t due to their health.

But it could feel like the Princess of Wales is there in spirit – the couple appear to have drawn decorative inspiration from when she and Wills wed in 2011.

Snaps of preparations at Chester Cathedral show van loads of flowers being brought in, with scaffolding surrounding parts of the church.

Workers could be seen hauling trees towards the venue, while bouquets of flowers lined the streets nearby.

The happy couple are said to have ordered 10,000 flowers in for the occasion, which 400 of their nearest and dearest will attend.

The greenery mirrors that of Kate and Wills’ wedding, where they filled Westminster Abbey with trees.

Six field maple trees and two hornbeams lined the isle and sat near the altar for the Royal wedding.

Kate was also said to have brought in nearly 30,000 flowers for the wedding.

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The Duke of Westminster is said to have paid to have 10,000 flowers planted throughout the city for the occasion – and they’re all 100% British.

A spokesperson for him and Olivia this morning said: “The Duke and Miss Henson have taken a great deal of care in planning the wedding, putting their own personal stamp on all the arrangements and have made a conscious effort to involve local and regional suppliers in several aspects of the day.

“This is an incredibly special day for the Duke and Miss Henson and they are very much looking forward to the service.

“The couple have also been moved by the messages of support they have received from around the region and are hugely grateful that people want to share in their happiness.”

The couple announced yesterday that the hundreds of well-wishers who line the streets will be given free ice cream while A-List guests file into the chapel.

Even the phone boxes were getting a spruce up – with a painter seen touching up the gold crowns at the top with strict attention to detail.

The Duke recently revealed why the couple decided on the church as the venue.

He said: “We’ve obviously got a long association with the cathedral as a family so we were here for my father’s memorial, my sister’s wedding and every Remembrance Sunday that I can attend is here.

Kate & Wills’ wedding

The Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton took place on April 29, 2011, and was declared a public holiday in the UK.

Since William isn’t the first in line to the throne, the wedding was not a full state occasion, which meant many details of the big day were left down to the couple.

The wedding was watched live by 36million people and was jam-packed with all the usual pomp and ceremony of a royal occasion.

The engagement came seven years after Kate and Wills first got together, in October 2010, sparking mass excitement all over the world.

“But I’m unbelievably excited and I also wanted to make it very clear how unbelievably helpful people have been, how supportive they’ve been so far, which I’m unbelievably grateful for because I do realise that it’s going to be a big, big thing for the city.”

It’s not been revealed how much money is being poured into the big day – but it’s expected to be a decent fortune.

Hugh became a billionaire at the young age of 25, after his father Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor died in 2016 of heart attack aged 64.

Born on January 29, 1991, Hugh was the youngest son of Gerald and Natalia Phillips – who can trace her own lineage back to Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.

This left him head of a property empire that has swept up more than 1,500 buildings around the world.

The Grosvenor Group owns about 300 acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia – which is why Hugh is often described as owning “half of London”.

In addition to this, they own major city centre developments such as Liverpool’s ONE shopping centre, Tokyo apartments, a “large chunk” of Silicon Valley and Annacis Island, off Vancouver.

He and Olivia met through friends in 2021, after two years of dating, the Duke proposed to her at Eaton Hall, which is his sprawling family estate in Cheshire.

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Olivia works for London-based food firm Belazu and is said to speak Italian and Spanish.

She will become the new Duchess of Westminster, once they are wed.

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The couple are said to have invited 400 guestsCredit: James Whatling

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Preparations were in order this weekCredit: Splash

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Prince Harry will not attend the wedding but Prince William will be an usherCredit: AFP

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are desperately trying to rival the “patriotic” Beckhams they once called pals, a royal expert has claimed.

Harry and David Beckham were said to have been friends for years, with snaps showing the fresh-faced young men beaming at one another.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are trying to rival the Beckhams, an expert claimsCredit: PA

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David Beckham and Harry had previously been closeCredit: Getty

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Victoria and David even joined the Sussexes’ 2018 royal weddingCredit: Getty

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But an expert claims that relationship is now overCredit: Netflix
But it’s rumoured their relationship – and their wives’ newer friendship – came crumbling in recent years, and an expert says it will likely never be the same.

Richard Fitzwilliams was speaking today after it was revealed the Beckhams’ Netfix docu-series was the most watched on the streaming giant.

The Beckhams and the Sussexes aren’t comparable – they aren’t on the same level.

Richard FitzwilliamsRoyal Expert

But, Meghan and Harry’s bombshell doc had slumped to a low 211 on the platform’s list.

The Royal commentator said this would be a blow for the Sussexes – who would dream of having the following the Beckhams have.

Richard told The Sun: “The Beckhams are probably everything that Harry and Meghan would like to be.

“You can’t compare Harry and Meghan to the Beckhams.”

He said David and Victoria were “international superstars” – and the Sussexes are not.

The expert continued: “This is the thing the Beckhams have not only survived, they’ve thrived.

“The Beckhams and the Sussexes aren’t comparable – they aren’t on the same level.

“There isn’t a modest comparison other than the superficial, because you’ve got those who’ve basically survived decades – and they’re absolutely huge.

“So I don’t think there’s any possibility of Harry and Meghan resembling that level.”

Prince Harry and David have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks have formed in recent times.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving the Beckhams ‘furious.’

And experts recently said that if Meghan’s business failed, it would be the “ultimate revenge” for Victoria.

He said the foursome had been pals, and the Beckhams’ attended the Sussexes’ wedding.

Richard continued: “We had a period where apparently Meghan was endorsing Victoria’s brand, and the couples were apparently getting on in one way or another.”

However, he believed Megxit and the lead up to it may have played its part in their friendship falling to bits.

Richard said: “There’s no doubt that the Beckhams are very, very patriotic – they are great supporters of the Royal Family.

INSIDE THE BECKHAM-SUSSEX FEUD

Prince Harry and David have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks have formed in the last few years.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’

David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.

Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship last spring when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.

At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests. It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.

“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”

And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that after the apparent snub, Meghan, 42, seemingly stopped wearing Victoria’s designs – while Kate wore them more frequently.

She wore one of the designer’s dresses to an engagement in January and was spotted donning a pair of VB glasses at Wimbledon over the summer.

She even reintroduced a Victoria Beckham bag to her wardrobe – taking the white Quincy tote out on a royal visit in May, the first time she had been seen with it since 2016.

Since the Beckhams have appeared to further distance themselves from the Sussexes, a royal expert has claimed the move has strengthened David’s friendship with Prince William and the King.

Sarah Hewson, royal editor of Talk TV, said: “Perhaps by distancing himself from Harry and Meghan, it has helped David cement his relationships with William and the King.

“After all, he is due to meet with Charles for dinner soon. I think David has made it very clear whose side he is on.

“David is a self-proclaimed royalist.

“He queued for 12 hours to see the Queen lying in State and he has worked with the royals on several charitable campaigns.”

“I suspect strongly, and this is just my view, that they didn’t like the way the Sussexes monetized their Royal connections for gain.”

He said that the Beckhams may have realised they were “too close” to the Sussexes – especially as they’re also close friends with Wills and Kate.

The expert continued: “It would seem that what was once a blossoming friendship has now descended into something of a rift.”

The Beckhams’ documentary – released last October – had 208.5million hours watched in 2023.

Meanwhile, Harry & Meghan had 72.9million hours watched during the year, although their show was released the year before and it’s normal for show views to decline over time.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix series was an instant hit when it debuted on December 2022.

The show was so popular that it was Netflix’s biggest debut at the time, with 81.6million hours viewed in the first four days.

However, it seems the initial furore quickly died down.

This could have been due to fans hoping for royal insight in the show, but instead being frustrated at the couple being “whiny”, as some stated.

Meanwhile, other viewers slammed Meghan for “mocking” having to curtsy to the late-Queen.

In comparison, fans praised David for sharing honestly about his career and a number of comical family life scenes went viral.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 03: David Beckham attends the Netflix ‘Beckham’ UK Premiere at The Curzon Mayfair on October 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Credit: Getty

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Richard Fitzwilliams said today the Sussexes would never compare to the BeckhamsCredit: The Sun

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The Beckhams had attended the couple’s royal weddingCredit: AFP

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But experts claimed Victoria arrived ‘stoney faced’ to St George’s Chapel, with David ‘chewing gum’Credit: Splash News

PRINCE Harry will be a “no show” at the most exclusive wedding of the year in order to “avoid” Prince William, according to a royal expert.

The Duke of Sussex has agreed to not attend the nuptials of billionaire Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, who ties the knot on Friday.

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Prince Harry won’t be attending the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, on FridayCredit: Paul Edwards

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Hugh will tie the knot with Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral on June 7Credit: PA

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Prince William is an usher at the weddingCredit: Getty
Meanwhile, Prince William will be in attendance and will play a major role in the lavish wedding of his close friend as an usher.

The aristocrat and businessman, who is both Archie’s and Prince George’s godfather, is said to have invited both feuding brothers to his wedding to Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral on June 7.

Royal author Phil Dampier told Fabulous: “The Duke of Westminster is one of the few people who has remained friends with both William and Harry since their rift.

“So he was in a very difficult position but he must have realised that it was virtually impossible for both brothers to come to the wedding.”

Hugh is said to have spoken on the phone with Prince Harry who “accepted his dilemma.”

Phil added: “Harry is probably very upset that he isn’t coming as he has been close to the Duke for many years.

“But it was just a non-starter.

“If he had come he would have been ordered to his seat by William, who is an usher, and the friction would have been obvious for all to see.

“Harry must resent William’s prominent role and the brothers are as far apart as ever, but it seems Harry understands the problem for the Duke of Westminster.

“It’s just another example of how sad it is that we’ve come to this and William and Harry are on such bad terms.

“It’s causing distress not just for them but also their friends.”

The Duke of Westminster topped The Sunday Times Rich List for the under 40s when it was released on 17 May, with an estimated wealth of £10.127billion, which eclipses the fortune of William and Harry.

He became a billionaire at the young age of 25, after his father Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor died in 2016 of heart attack aged 64.

Hugh and Olivia announced their engagement at Eaton Hall in Cheshire in April last year after being together for two years.

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Hugh, pictured left, has been close friends with William and Harry since he was a childCredit: Getty

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Hugh is godfather to Prince Archie, and also Prince GeorgeCredit: Alexi Lubomirski

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Around 400 guests have been invited to the ceremony at Chester CathedralCredit: Getty

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Following the wedding service, guests will enjoy a reception at nearby Eaton Hall on the Grosvenors’ 11,000-acre estateCredit: Alamy
There are said to be 400 guests invited to his and Olivia’s wedding.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, who is receiving cancer treatment, is not expected to attend.

King Charles – who is also undergoing treatment – is not expected to be there either, despite being Hugh’s godfather.

Hugh was said to have wanted Harry and Meghan at the wedding, but eventually decided against it, in light of the ongoing rift between the two princes.

If he [Harry] had come he would have been ordered to his seat by William, who is an usher, and the friction would have been obvious for all to see

Phil DampierRoyal Author

A pal said: “It’s incredibly sad it has come to this.

“Hugh is one of the very few close friends of William and Harry’s who has maintained strong bonds and a line of communication with both.

“He wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realises it’s unlikely to happen before the wedding.”

He and Olivia were introduced by mutual friends in 2021 and have reportedly insisted on a “strictly no-gifts policy” for guests.

The extensive properties of Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster

THE Grosvenor family originally made their fortune from mining before turning their eye to the property world.

Hugh inherited an impressive property portfolio when his father passed away in 2016.

The Duke owns the entirety of London’s Park Lane and half of Mayfair.

As well as this, the properties Hugh owns include:

Eaton Estate – the 11,500-acre Grosvenor family home in Cheshire.
Abbeystead – the 23,500-acre shooting estate in Lancashire.
Finca La Garganta estate – the 37,000-acre plot in rural Cordoba near Seville, Spain.
Reay Forest in Sutherland, Scotland.

Following the wedding service, guests will enjoy a reception at nearby Eaton Hall on the Grosvenors’ 11,000-acre estate.

A second smaller reception will be held there for close family and friends.

Hugh, who often maintains a low profile, said he is “incredibly excited” about the wedding, but admitted it will be “nerve-racking”.

Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine Ingrid Seward added that she doubted the Sussexes would want to jet into the UK – where they’re unpopular – and go to a wedding where they may draw unnecessary attention.

Ingrid told The Sun: “Harry and Meghan obviously probably have no intention of flying 5,000miles to go to a wedding. It’s the society wedding of the year when that society doesn’t want to know them – especially Meghan.

“I should think I mean the last thing Meghan wanted to do was to fly to the UK – where she’s deeply unpopular – and be put on show, if you like, which she would be,

“To give them their credit, they knew that their presence there would actually deflect completely from the bride and groom, and that often happens when royalty go to a wedding.”

A timeline of Prince Harry’s family feud

In 2018, the Sun told how “simmering tension

The first hints of friction reportedly came after William was introduced to Meghan when she was staying at Kensington Palace.

Once she’d returned home to Canada, William and Harry sat down for a brother-to-brother chat.

He knew Harry was already head-over-heels for her but it has been claimed he advised him to take it slowly.

The younger prince reportedly didn’t take too kindly to the advice, with one royal source saying he “went mental”.

Then in June 2019 Harry and Meghan officially split off from the charity they shared with William and Kate.

The Royal Foundation will be divided between the Sussexes and Cambridges as the couples focus on their own separate charitable endeavours.

Prince William and Prince Harry first established the Royal Foundation in 2009 before Kate joined two years later shortly after their engagement was announced.

The trio would often appear together at events and the Foundation had huge successes with projects like the Invictus Games for injured veterans and the mental health Heads Together campaign.

The Royal Foundation said the decision was made following the conclusion of a review into its structure – but added both couples will continue to work together in the future.

Harry and Meg were living in close proximity to Kate and Wills within the Kensington Palace estate, but they switched to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor before baby Archie was born.

The move further increased rumours of a fallout.

Harry, 39, also hinted in his ITV documentary “Harry and Meghan, An African Journey” that he and his brother had grown apart.

In 2021, Harry and Meghan give their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey where Harry accused his dad of cutting him off financially.

Harry then jetted back to UK to join William in unveiling a statue to their mother Princess Diana in the grounds of Kensington Palace. But sources claimed William didn’t want to attend the memorial amid their ongoing rift.

In 2022, just before their grandmother the Queen died, sources claimed Kate acts as a “peacemaker” between the brothers.

Harry claimed his brother “knocked him to the floor” during an argument about Meghan, in his memoir.

In Spare, Harry said William branded Meghan “rude” and “difficult” during a row.

Harry alleged William “grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and … knocked me to the floor”.

He said he was left with a visible injury to his back following the argument in 2019 at Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where he was living at the time.

In January this year, Harry flew in to be with Charles after the monarch’s shock cancer diagnosis.

Harry flew back to the US the following day – without seeing Wills.

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Kate, the Princess of Wales, who is receiving cancer treatment, is not expected to attendCredit: Getty