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Prince William was asked about his daughter Princess Charlotte during a Royal engagement and gave a surprising insight into her current school life

Prince William shared a surprising insight into his daughter’s education after a young fan quizzed him on Princess Charlotte’s absence (Image: Getty)

During the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings, King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William were approached by a young admirer who was curious about Princess Charlotte’s whereabouts.

Prince William not only addressed her query but also unexpectedly divulged details about his daughter’s schooling.

At the poignant event in Portsmouth on Wednesday, Prince William encountered the great-granddaughter of Captain Alastair Bannerman, who had participated in the D-Day Landings.

Following his recitation from Captain Bannerman’s diary, William engaged with the young girl, asking her if she enjoyed watching the Red Arrows’ performance in the sky.

The conversation took an interesting turn when the woman with the girl mentioned: “I think she was going to ask you where Charlotte was,” revealing the child’s admiration for the princess.

Over the years, Prince William and his daughter Princess Charlotte have showcased their close bond at several royal events including Trooping the Colour (Image: Getty)

Prince William promptly clarified that “Charlotte’s at school! ” and then crouched down to the girl’s height to share more about Princess Charlotte’s academic commitments, saying: “Charlotte’s got exams.”

Like many youngsters across the nation, Charlotte was diligently preparing for her exams and faced them this week, which regrettably meant she couldn’t be present at the memorial, a fact she wasn’t too pleased about.

“Yes, she had tests. She wasn’t looking forward to the school day,” the Royal father confessed, before optimistically crossing his fingers in a silent gesture of luck for his daughter as he continued: “Hopefully it’s all gone well.”

These recent remarks offer another peek into the warm relationship between Prince William and Princess Charlotte, who have frequently charmed onlookers with their tender interactions.

Princess Charlotte was absent from the memorial as she had prior school commitments – including sitting her exams! (Image: UK Press via Getty Images)

Notable moments that have captured the public’s affection include Charlotte’s endearing embrace with her father during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Buckingham Palace last year, and their joint show of encouragement for the England women’s football team before their major tournament matches last summer, reports the Mirror.

Charlotte is buckling down for her exams this week, but she’s not the first Royal to hit the books. Last year, Kate Middleton shared that Prince George isn’t a fan of the ‘repetitive nature’ of constant exams.

During a visit to a Welsh high school last October, Kate revealed: “George is just at the beginning of being tested. He says, ‘Mummy, I keep getting tested all the time.’ But when it gets to A-levels you feel like you’re on it,” as reported by The Sun.

Kate had to forgo joining Prince William in Singapore for his Earthshot Prize Awards last November, opting instead to stay in Windsor to support George through his demanding exam period.

The Sussexes are “unfazed” by anger from the Palace over their recent royal-style Nigeria tour, and Meghan is eyeing up a slew of further high-profile visits, an insider claims.

Meghan is said to be eyeing up a succession of further tours, despite grumblings from the Palace. (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle is “unfazed” by pushback over her recent Nigeria tour with Prince Harry and is “drawing up a new plan of attack” for further overseas trips, a source claims.

The Sussexes visited the country last month at the invitation of the country’s Chief of Defence, taking part in cultural activities and meeting with service members.

Insiders claimed King Charles was “angrier than anyone has ever seen him” over the royal-style visit, but a source has told Closer the Duchess of Sussex is orchestrating a plan that will see them established in further Commonwealth nations.

“Meghan and Harry aren’t surprised that the royals have found fault with their tour of Nigeria, they’re disappointed for sure, but not surprised,” the insider told the outlet.

“And they’re certainly not going to let their negativity stop them from arranging more tours.

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“As far as they’re concerned, things in Nigeria couldn’t have gone better and it’s really got them excited about all the possibilities.

“Meghan’s now drawing up a new plan of attack, basically a blueprint of how to put together more tours in the most streamlined and effective way possible.”

They added that the duchess has “tasked members of her team with submitting ideas on the best places to visit, who they need to reach out to as far as dignitaries and charities as well as what media to recruit for the visits.”

The purported world tour plan could tie in with their Archewell Foundation, which has a mission statement to uplift and unite local and global communities.

“Their conscience is completely clear on this plan because they intend to do good wherever they go,” the source said.

Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in January 2020, but have retained their titles. (Image: Getty)

According to the insider, the pair “don’t plan to limit themselves to the Commonwealth, they want to make this bigger and better than what the royals have done in the past. They’re totally unfazed by any problems this might create with the royals.”

The duke and duchess stepped down as senior royals in January 2020 and announced they would be splitting their time between the UK and North America, promising to “honour our duty to the Queen [Elizabeth II], the Commonwealth, and our patronages.”

They said at the time the “geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.”

Prince William was also said to have been angered by the recent trip, but the source said Meghan is “not going to be told what she can and can’t do, especially in regards to charity.”

“Long before she met Harry she was doing humanitarian work. She worked as a UN ambassador and with World Vision Canada and visited places like Rwanda and India on official missions, so she certainly doesn’t feel she needs the approval of the Royal Family to keep that going,” they said.

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“All she and Harry want to do is help people, but of course from William and Charles’s perspectives what they’re doing is way out of line.”

It’s thought that Charles and William don’t have any issue with the Sussexes charity work, but with the style of the tours. The source said the trips are “carbon copies of what the royals do,” with the perception that they’re “brazenly trading on the family name after they were specifically told not to.”

The insider says it doesn’t help that the pair “always seem to time their trips to coincide with one of the senior royal’s engagements, it’s so obvious that they’re trying to capitalise on that for publicity.”

But they noted that the Sussexes “scoff” at this accusation, adding that so far, all they’ve done is accept offers that have come their way, so to accuse them of orchestrating some publicity grab is pure paranoia.”

A rep for Harry and Meghan has been approached for comment.

The Court of Appeal will now hear Harry’s challenge against the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures decision to decrease his security level

The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry has been given the green light to appeal against a High Court ruling dismissing his challenge over a decision to change the level of his personal security when he visits the UK by a Court of Appeal judge.

The Court of Appeal has now said it will listen to his challenge following a direct application from Harry’s lawyers, who said the prince had been granted permission to appeal. Harry first began the action after the Home Office, the ministry responsible for policing, in February 2020 cut off his right to automatic personal police security while in the UK.

Harry, in addition to other senior royals, had received full publicly-funded security protection until he chose to step back from his royal duties and moved to California with Meghan Markle back in March 2020. It was after this that the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) decided In April not to allow Harry the same amount of protection as he previously had been given after he stopped being a “full-time working member of the royal family”.

Ravec was entitled to come to this conclusion, according to judge Sir Peter Lane, who then also ordered that Harry should pay 90% of the Home Office’s “reasonable costs” in defending the case. The government’s total outlay was not stated, however.

Judge David Bean, when granting permission for an appeal, said he was persuaded “not without hesitation”, that Harry’s challenge on the grounds that Ravec had not followed its own stated policy had a real prospect of success. The court also found that Sir Peter may have been mistaken in concluding that Harry was not in a position comparable to those in an “Other VIP Category”, who do receive state security.

At a previous hearing of the case in a written statement, Harry described the UK as his “home” and a place “central” to his children’s heritage. “It was with great sadness for both of us that my wife and I felt forced to step back from this role and leave the country in 2020. The UK is my home.

“The UK is central to the heritage of my children and a place I want them to feel at home, as much as where they live at the moment in the United States. That cannot happen if it’s not possible to keep them safe when they are on UK soil. I cannot put my wife in danger like that and, given my experiences in life, I am reluctant to unnecessarily put myself in harm’s way too,” he said.

A spokesman for Harry at the time of the earlier ruling indicated that he intended to appeal, noting: “The duke is not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of Ravec’s own rules, ensuring that he receives the same consideration as others in accordance with Ravec’s own written policy.

“In February 2020, Ravec failed to apply its written policy to the Duke of Sussex and excluded him from a particular risk analysis. The Duke of Sussex hopes he will obtain justice from the Court of Appeal, and makes no further comment while the case is ongoing. The duke’s case is that the so-called ‘bespoke process’ that applies to him is no substitute for that risk analysis.”

The billionaire Duke of Westminster is to marry his fiancee Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral in what has been billed as the wedding of the year – but the nuptials seem to have become a flashpoint in one long-running royal feud

He was once deemed the UK’s most eligible bachelor – but today the Duke of Westminster will officially be off the market.

That’s because he is due to marry his fiancee Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral in what is being billed as the society wedding of the year. The billionaire has strong connections to the Royal Family and Prince William looks set to be an usher at the grand ceremony. But it seems recent royal drama has had a huge impact on the wedding – and here we look at everything we know about it.

Richest under 40

The Duke of Westminster, whose real name is Hugh Grosvenor, became the 7th Duke of Westminster when his father sadly died from a heart attack at the age of 64 in 2016. At the time of his succession, he inherited an estimated wealth of £9billion and gained several new estates. He was just 25 at the time.

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Hugh took over an immense property portfolio that spans land in the capital’s most prestigious postcodes – including half of Mayfair and 300 acres of Belgravia.

The source of the immense wealth comes from The Grosvenor Group, whose holdings also include the American Embassy, estates in Scotland and Spain, Liverpool city centre, Tokyo apartment blocks, a ‘large chunk’ of Silicon Valley, and the entirety of Annacis Island, just off Vancouver. According to Tatler, Grosvenor family money primarily dates back to the 1600s, when they first began buying land in London.

Over the years, he has also led a campaign for the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre, which was initiated by his father and continues to support the rehabilitation of seriously wounded or injured members of the Armed Forces. He has also represented Team GB at Olympic Skeet Shooting competitions overseas and in the UK.

In April 2023, it was announced that Hugh had become engaged to his girlfriend of two years Olivia Henson, who went to Marlborough College, the same school as the Princess of Wales. The couple said in a statement: “The Duke of Westminster and Miss Olivia Henson are delighted to announce they are engaged to be married.

“The couple, who have been together for two years, recently became engaged at the Duke’s family home at Eaton Hall in Cheshire. Members of both their families are absolutely delighted with the news.”

Royal bond

Hugh’s connection to the royals stems back to his late father, Gerald Grosvenor. The 6th Duke of Westminster was a close friend and confidante of King Charles; so much so that he is one of Hugh’s godfathers. In fact, the bond between the two men was so strong that Charles later asked Gerald to act as a mentor for a young Prince William.

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Gerald’s widow and Hugh’s mum, Natalia, meanwhile, is a godmother to William and in turn, the late Princess Diana was chosen to be a godmother to Gerald’s second daughter, Lady Edwina Grosvenor. The two families’ connections have remained strong. Given their wealth and lifestyle, William and Harry moved in similar circles to Hugh and the Duke developed strong friendships with both.

William and Kate asked Hugh to be godfather to their son and future King, Prince George; Hugh is the youngest of George’s seven godparents. And he is also believed to be a godfather to Harry’s firstborn child, Archie.

William and Harry drama

Hugh, 33, who is the richest man in Britain under 40, finds himself in the unusual position of being close to both warring brothers. Both are believed to have been invited to the wedding, but only one is attending – William, with Harry diplomatically declining his invitation.

As a pal of both, Hugh understandably wanted to have both his friends at the wedding but agreed with Harry he would skip the event. A source previously told the Sunday Times: “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.

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“He wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realises it’s unlikely to happen before the wedding. He wanted to avoid anything overshadowing the day, especially for Olivia, and doesn’t want any awkwardness.”

After Hugh and Harry came to the “civilised understanding” it seemingly paved the way for William’s attendance – and for him to take up his role as an usher at the ceremony. William is thought to be attending the wedding without his wife the Princess of Wales, who is continuing her recovery following a cancer diagnosis.

Glittering guestlist

It is believed that 400 guests will pack into Chester Cathedral for the wedding ceremony. The happy couple’s family and friends are likely to be there including his three sisters Lady Tamara, Lady Viola and Lady Edwina, who is married to TV historian Dan Snow.

However, one very special guest looks set to be missing – his godfather King Charles. He is said to have been invited to the wedding but has had a busy few days attending D-Day commemorations and is using the weekend to rest before Trooping the Colour next Saturday.

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However, his and Queen Camilla’s believed non-attendance has sparked memories of when Hugh’s sister Lady Tamara Grosvenor married Edward van Cutsem at the same venue in 2004. At that wedding, the late Queen was invited, as was the then Prince Charles and Camilla, although it was before the pair married. It was reported that Camilla’s invitation came with the stipulation she could not sit next to Charles or arrive with him, due to the late Queen and Prince Philip also attending.

This is said to have left Camilla furious and in the end neither she nor Charles attended, with the future King believed not to have been happy about how his now-wife was being treated. And a source told the Daily Mail: “Their Majesties have not forgotten what happened at the wedding of Hugh’s sister. There is still a lot of tension that exists.”

Grand ceremony

The wedding, taking place at Chester Cathedral, will be officiated by The Dean of Chester the Very Revd Dr Tim Stratford and The Bishop of Chester, the Right Revd Mark Tanner, will preach. The bride, Olivia, will travel to the Cathedral with her dad Ruper Henson in a vintage Bentley.

In terms of the flowers for the service, the couple have chosen 100 per cent British blooms sourced from local growers with most of the foliage coming from the Grosvenor’s Eaton Estate. The flowers include rambling roses, philadelphus, campanula and orlaya grandiflora, while birch trees will line the Cathedral. Afterwards they will be donated to local organisations.

After the ceremony, a private reception will take place at Eaton Hall, which is located just outside of Chester City Centre. A spokesperson for the couple sais: “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.”

Happy ever after

Hugh and Olivia, the happy couple, have largely kept their wedding plans private. However, last month, the ‘nearlyweds’ paid a visit to their wedding venue – the Grosvenor family’s ancestral estate, Eaton Hall is less than four miles from Chester Cathedral – and spoke of their excitement.

“I think next time we’re in here will be slightly more nerve-wracking. But I’m unbelievably excited,” Hugh told Town & Country. “I just 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.”

Olivia added: “It’s obviously a place where we will live, where we’ll be building our lives together. And we’re slowly transitioning to move up from London and be much more permanent here and really putting roots down. So actually, yes it was a really easy decision in the end.”

The Duke looks set to settle down to the ‘farming life of a country gentleman’ following his wedding with Olivia. Friends told the Telegraph that the 33-year-old, who studied countryside management at university, has “a genuine love of the land” – entirely fitting given his position as one of the UK’s largest landowners.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex need to resolve one key issue before Meghan Markle makes her UK return, according to a royal commentator.

Meghan Markle would never have joined her husband Prince Harry on a trip back to the UK, had the royal decided to attend his good friend, the Duke of Westminster’s wedding on Friday for one key reason, a royal commentator has claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be absent from today’s lavish ceremony in Chester, where Hugh Grosvenor will be marrying Olivia Henson, despite having been invited.

Around 400 guests will be in attendance, including Harry’s older brother, Prince William, who will be an usher during the service.

Harry and William share a close relationship with Hugh – named Britain’s richest person under 40 – with both of the brothers making him godfather to their sons, Prince Archie and Prince George.

But while sources claimed Harry and Hugh reached a “mutual agreement” that it would be best for him not to attend, it has become clear that had he chosen to do otherwise, Meghan wouldn’t have travelled with him due to concerns regarding their security in the country.

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The Telegraph’s royal editor Hannah Furness recently told Hello!’s A Right Royal Podcast: “There is quite a heavy narrative that Meghan and the children won’t be coming back until they can resolve this security issue to their liking.

“But he [Harry] will certainly be coming and going.”

The Duke of Sussex took legal action against the Home Office over the February 2020 decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of taxpayer-funded protection when in the country.

Ravec’s decision came as a result of a change in the duke’s “status” after he stopped being a “full-time working member of the Royal Family”, a judge was told.

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In a judgment in February, retired High Court judge Sir Peter Lane rejected the duke’s case in a 52-page ruling and concluded Ravec’s approach was not irrational nor procedurally unfair.

Harry previously expressed during a hearing for the case through a written statement: “It was with great sadness for both of us that my wife and I felt forced to step back from this role and leave the country in 2020. The UK is my home.

“The UK is central to the heritage of my children and a place I want them to feel at home, as much as where they live at the moment in the United States. That cannot happen if it’s not possible to keep them safe when they are on UK soil.

“I cannot put my wife in danger like that and, given my experiences in life, I am reluctant to unnecessarily put myself in harm’s way too.”

 

TV star Ruth Langsford will take the month off work from Loose Women following her shock split from Eamonn Holmes after 14 years of marriage

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Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Ruth Langsford is to take the rest of the month off from ITV ’s Loose Women but will be back on screen next month, according to pals.

The presenter has been left “hurt” by the discovery that, in the wake of their separation, her husband Eamonn Holmes is being consoled by another woman with whom he’s been on a string of outings.

Ruth is said to have known nothing of their day trips together until recently and it has been described as a key factor in their decision to call time on their relationship. She has also been left “deeply upset” over suggestions that she’s walked away from her marriage because of Eamonn’s ongoing health woes.

Friends insist there is “no way back” for their marriage, which is heading for the divorce court. Ruth, 64, will extend her time off for the rest of June but plans to return to the ITV show next month. She was last seen on screen in May

One pal said: “Ruth was hurt when she learned about Eamonn’s friendship with another woman but she is strong and she will be back soon with a smile on her face, putting her best foot forward, as she always does. She needs a bit of time to regroup after everything that’s gone on, which is understandable, but she plans to return to Loose Women, with renewed vigour, in July.”

On the prospect of a reconciliation, the friend insisted: “No chance whatsoever.” Ruth was left reeling by the discovery that Eamonn, 64, has been seeing a woman in her forties after striking up a friendship with her over the past couple of years. He is said to have taken her out to venues including a trip in February to a safari park, plus a Manchester United game and a Beyonce gig.

The GB News presenter, who had a double hip replacement in 2015 and a spinal operation in 2022, is said to have grown particularly close to the woman over the past year. They made contact via social media having been loosely connected, via a mental health charity, for some time. The woman is said to volunteer for a charity which Eamonn became involved with following the death of Ruth’s sister, Julia Johnson, who had suffered with depression.

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Ruth nursed her husband of 14 years through his back surgery and subsequent broken shoulder which he sustained after falling down the stairs at their home in Surrey. “The thing that deeply upsets and frustrates her is the notion that she’s ditching him because of his ongoing health issues,” one pal said. “That is not true. She’s always been there for him. But she has struggled with the knowledge that he’s not always been honest with her.”

Last night a spokesperson for Ruth said: “Ruth had holiday time booked from Loose Women and has extended her leave. She’s looking forward to returning to the show in due course.” Earlier this week Ruth posted pictures of her trip to the hairdresser to have her highlights redone, thanking her stylist, Josh Wood, for her new glam look.

Eamonn returned to the GB News breakfast show, which he co-hosts, just a few days after news of their divorce was made pubic. While he alluded to their break-up, and thanked viewers for the kind messages they’d sent to both him and Ruth, he was then able to focus fully on presenting the news.

A pal said it was harder for Ruth, as a host on panel discussion show Loose Women, because the topics often covered relationship issues and matters of the heart which made it tricky to escape what she was going though herself. The couple, who have a 22-year-old son, Jack, had been an item for a total of 27 years before deciding to split.

A joint statement issued last month said simply: ”Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.” Eamonn has moved out of their home in Weybridge, Surrey. Ruth has spoken about caring for Eamonn through his surgeries and ongoing ailments. At the end of last year she said: “With any care situation – and there are millions of carers in this country – it isn’t always easy, but if something happens to somebody you love, you help them as much as you can.”

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has been left ‘hurt’ by a discovery following her split from husband of 14 years Eamonn Holmes as pals insist there’s ‘no way back’ for them

Ruth Langsford has been left “hurt” by a discovery following her split from Eamonn Holmes, pals say.

The Loose Women star shocked fans when she split from her broadcaster husband following 14 years of marriage last month. However, friends close to the presenter have insisted there is “no way back” for their marriage. Eamonn has returned to work on his GB News show, while Ruth is taking an extended break from her ITV presenting duties.

She is taking the rest of the month off work and has been left “hurt” after finding out her husband is being consoled by another woman with whom he’s been on a string of outings. Ruth was left reeling after finding out Eamonn has been meeting up with a woman in her forties.

The pair struck up a friendship over the past couple of years and he is said to have taken her out to venues including a trip in February to a safari park, plus a Manchester United game and a Beyonce gig. Eamonn is said to have grown close to the woman over the past year.

One pal said: “Ruth was hurt when she learned about Eamonn’s friendship with another woman but she is strong and she will be back soon with a smile on her face, putting her best foot forward, as she always does. She needs a bit of time to regroup after everything that’s gone on, which is understandable, but she plans to return to Loose Women, with renewed vigour, in July.”

On the prospect of a reconciliation, the friend insisted: “No chance whatsoever.” Eamonn and the woman are believed to have made contact through social media having been loosely connected by a mental health charity. The woman is said to volunteer for a charity which Eamonn became involved with following the death of Ruth’s sister, Julia Johnson, who had suffered with depression.

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A friend has shared how Ruth has been left “deeply upset” over suggestions she walked away from their marriage because of Eamonn’s health woes. The former This Morning host, who shares 22-year-old son Jack with Ruth, had back surgery and suffered a broken shoulder after falling down the stairs of their Surrey home.

“The thing that deeply upsets and frustrates her is the notion that she’s ditching him because of his ongoing health issues,” one pal said. “That is not true. She’s always been there for him. But she has struggled with the knowledge that he’s not always been honest with her.”

A spokesperson for Ruth has said: “Ruth had holiday time booked from Loose Women and has extended her leave. She’s looking forward to returning to the show in due course.” Eamonn headed back to work just a matter of days after news of their split emerged. Speaking to viewers on his morning programme, Eamonn said: “So here we are on this Tuesday morning and a lot of politics.

“Just before we move on I would just like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation. Your support for both of us is very much appreciated.” Ruth has shared updates on social media as she stays off Loose Women, and shared that she underwent a divorce makeover. A joint statement issued last month said simply: ”Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.” Eamonn has since moved out of their family home.

Peter Andre is expecting his third child with wife Emily MacDonagh imminently and the Mysterious Girl singer has opened up on how he feels about his fifth child’s gender

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Loose Women’s Charlene White remembered Dave Myers after the news of the Hairy Bikers star’s death, as she said he was ‘a huge loss’ to the TV family

Loose Women star Charlene White remembered friend of the show Dave Myers on Thursday after the sad news of his death.

The ITV host announced his death on the show leading to gasps of sadness from the live audience, with Charlene calling his passing “a huge loss”. The Hairy Bikers star, whose death was announced at the age of 66 by best pal and co-star Si King on Thursday morning, died on the night prior surrounded by his family.

Si released a statement on behalf of his loved ones as he said an emotional farewell to his co-star and close friend. Discussing the sad news on Thursday, Charlene revealed both Dave and Si were fans and friends of the show, as she paid tribute to the late TV star.

She told the audience and viewers at home: “We just wanted to share the news with you that Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died aged 66.” As the audience gasped and sighed loudly, she went on: “I know, I know.

“It’s just two years after revealing that he had been diagnosed with cancer, Dave and his co-star Si were big fans and big friends of the show. We send all of our love to both Si and of course Dave’s family. It’s a huge loss to our telly family.”

Si confirmed the passing of his beloved pal on Thursday morning, just days after the pair had promoted their latest ventures together and amid a TV return for the duo.

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Just last week, an episode of his new series The Hairy Bikers Go West aired where he made an emotional comment. Si had said: “It’s great getting back here with my best mate. We didn’t think 18 months ago that we’d be on the bikes again wandering around Dave’s backyard and it’s wonderful that we are.”

Meanwhile, a smiling Dave added: “It’s been glorious. The motorcycling’s been glorious. What can I say. It feels so good to be alive!” The statement confirming his death on Thursday on social media read: “Hi everyone, I’m afraid I bear some sad news.

“Most of you will know Dave has been fighting cancer for the past couple of years. Last night, on 28th February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s wife, his family, close friend David and myself by his side, he passed away peacefully at home. All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing. His beloved wife brought him such happiness as did her children, Iza and Sergiu who Dave loved like his own.

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“Personally, I am not sure I can put into words on how I feel at the moment. My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can’t follow. I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime. I wish you god’s speed brother; you are and will remain a beacon in this world. See you on the other side. Love ya.

“I know Dave and his family would want me to thank all of you who sent messages of support in recent times. It meant the world to him, his family and all The Hairy Bikers team.

“I am sending you all much love and gratitude for those simple acts of kindness, generosity and spirit. We are eternally grateful for them. May I ask you all for one further kindness and allow Lili, his wife, his family, close friends and I some time and some peace to process our huge loss. I am sure I will see you all soon. Love Si x”

Rosie Jones joined her co-stars Katherine Ryan and Judi Love on Thursday’s edition of Loose Women as the comedians spoke about their latest TV offering and vile online abuse

Comedian Rosie Jones addressed the trolling she received online during her time on Loose Women (
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