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A nice bottle of wine with dinner is one of life’s pleasures, but in the Beckham household, any old plonk won’t do.

Images on Instagram showed David Beckham in his kitchen, a bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2000 perched precariously to one side. The cost of the famous First Growth Claret? Currently a cool £2,400 — and that’s just one bottle.

The Beckhams’ penchant for posh wine is nothing new. When celebrating their wedding anniversary in Paris a few years ago they plumped for Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1990 valued at around £1,500.

And it looks like eldest son Brooklyn has inherited his parents’ love of fine wine, having recently shared images of his own cellar.

A quick scan of the wine rack revealed four bottles in particular, including Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2003, Chateau Latour 1989 and two bottles of Chateau Petrus, one from 2015 and the other from 1979 with a combined value of more than £8,000.

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A nice bottle of wine with dinner is one of life’s pleasures, but in the Beckham household, any old plonk won’t do

The Beckhams aren’t the only ones who like a drop of the good stuff — showing off your top-of-the range tipples on social media is now a celebrity trend.

The question is, can those of us without A-List budgets still get a taste of what they’re having?

Not quite — but it is possible to find wines that are similar in style, made from the same grape varieties and produced in similar places that give you some idea of what you’re missing, which we have rated here — tribute acts to the celebrity stars, if you will..

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EXPENSIVE: Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2000, £2,400

BECKS’ FINE CLARET: 5/10

Celebrity Sip: Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2000, £2,400

Tribute Act: Pierre Jaurant Bordeaux £5.29, Aldi

David Beckham obviously loves his claret and this so-called First Growth is one of the world’s finest — and most expensive. Every vintage features a different label commissioned by a famous artist, but in 2000 the owners broke with tradition and featured an engraving of a ram instead (the Augsburg Ram from the chateau’s own Museum of Wine in Art).

The budget alternative comes from the same region and is made from similar grapes — Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Expect black fruit flavours but without the ram.

ED’S FANCY CHATEAU: 9/10

Celebrity Sip: Chateau Palmer 1983, £500

CHEAP: Tesco Finest Margaux 2018, £24

Tribute Act: Tesco Finest Margaux 2018, £24

Ed Sheeran has been pulling out the big guns when it comes to wine lately. He shared an image of himself holding up a half-empty bottle of Chateau Palmer 1983 while enjoying some downtime on his current Mathematics tour.

Like Becks, Sheeran is clearly a claret fan and this one, from Margaux on the Left Bank in Bordeaux, is a classic. Rich and powerful, it isn’t an easy one to match on a budget, but the Tesco Finest version gives it a run for its considerable money.

Made by the prestigious Chateau Boyd-Cantenac and classified as a Third Growth by the official Bordeaux wine appellation system, this is a similar blend to the Palmer. A relative steal at the price.

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EXPENSIVE: Penfolds Grange 2018, £500

HUGH’S AUSSIE ICON: 8/10

Celebrity Sip: Penfolds Grange 2018, £500

Tribute Act: Penfolds Bin 389 2021, £60, Ocado

Hugh Jackman once cited Penfolds Grange, an iconic wine from South Australia, as one of his favourites. Created by one of the godfathers of Australian winemaking, Max Schubert, in 1951, the multi-vineyard blend is known for its power and longevity.

Penfolds Bin 389, made by the same producer, is known as ‘baby Grange’ as some of the wine is aged in the same barrels the year before the wine destined for Grange is aged in them.

Still not cheap, but a snip at the price compared to the real thing.

BROOKLYN’S PETRUS: 7/10

Celebrity Sip: Chateau Petrus 2020, £5,000

Tribute Act: Esprit de Puisseguin 2020, £13.99, Waitrose

Brooklyn might be partial to a bottle of Petrus from his state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled wine cellar but if you can’t stretch to this Right Bank Bordeaux from Pomerol, try another Merlot-based blend from a neighbouring region on the same side of the river.

This bold Saint-Émilion red has a similar plumpness and richness to it but unlike the Petrus, you don’t have to wait another five years until it’s ready to drink without losing your teeth to tannin.

MICHAEL’S TOP TIPPLE: 6/10

Celebrity Sip: Único, Vega Sicilia 2013, £340

EXPENSIVE: Único, Vega Sicilia 2013, £340

Tribute Act: Finca Carielio Tempranillo, £7.99, Majestic

Michael Douglas reportedly loves Spanish Tempranillo. Given he’s owned an estate in Mallorca for three decades and visits regularly with his actress wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, that’s hardly surprising.

The wines from Vega Sicilia in Spain’s Ribera del Duero are famously aged for more than ten years in both barrels and bottle before being released. For a budget take on Vega, try this red from Spain made from a blend of Tempranillo, some of it from the same region of Ribera del Duero. 6/10

Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham played pool while attending a swanky fashion bash in New York on Thursday evening.

The aspiring chef, 24, and the actress, 29, lived it up at the Yves Saint Laurent pop-up shop among a host of other stars on the night, including Kate Moss’ daughter Lila nd Jack Harlow, as they celebrated the fashion giant’s Candy Glaze lipstick.

She was sure to turn up the heat as she wore a pair of micro-shorts with a boob tube top, while her admiring husband looked on adoringly.

Brooklyn – who makes his adoration for his wife very plain – could not stop gazing at the stunner as she made a statement with her look.

The beauty wore a pair of staggering heels with an ankle strap and paired the ensemble with a Matrix-worthy leather jacket.

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Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham played pool while attending a swanky fashion bash in New York on Thursday evening

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The aspiring chef, 24, and the actress, 29, lived it up at the Yves Saint Laurent pop-up shop among a host of other stars on the night

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Nicola boosted her height with a pair of staggering heels with an ankle strap

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Far from just being presences in the cookery and acting worlds, the duo were sweethearts of fashion world on Thursday

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She was sure to turn up the heat as she wore a pair of micro-shorts with a boob tube top, while her admiring husband looked on adoringly

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Despite being at a YSL event, she was clutching a Chanel bag

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They looked as loved up as ever while departing the event

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Nicola could not stop smiling inside the party as she posed with her husband

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Brooklyn was sporting a plaster on his tattooed arm

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Lila Moss looked sensational at the party while wowing in a black top and jeans

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She slicked on lipstick as she posed up a storm to plug the cosmetics

Lila proved she has her mother’s model style nailed, as she preened and posed at the party while applying the make-up on offer.

Jasmine Tookes looked incredible in a black poloneck with a floor-sweeping silk slip skirt and a waist-enhancing belt to show off her svelte frame.

Adding to the glamour of the event was Justine Skye, who was flashing an abundance of flesh in a sizzling black tabard-style gown.

The furry dress showed off both her sideboob and her endless legs, which were clad in low-denier opaque tights while she boosted her height in sky heels.

Jack Harlow opted for a low-key look in baggy jeans and a striped top while performing at the event much to the crowd’s delight.

Olivia Jade – the daughter of Full House alum Lori Loughlin – looked elegant in a lengthy camel coat with a black clutch bag and slinky ensemble underneath.

Another nepobaby came in the form of Sylvester Stallone’s daughter Sistine, who wowed in a chic black ensemble.

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Jasmine Tookes looked incredible in a black poloneck with a floor-sweeping silk slip skirt and a waist-enhancing belt to show off her svelte frame

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Jasmine gave a slick of lipstick to promote the product of the evening

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Adding to the glamour of the event was Justine Skye, who was flashing an abundance of flesh in a sizzling black tabard-style gown

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The furry dress showed off both her sideboob and her endless legs, which were clad in low-denier opaque tights while she boosted her height in sky heels

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Jack Harlow opted for a low-key look in baggy jeans and a striped top while performing at the event much to the crowd’s delight

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Olivia Jade looked elegant in a lengthy camel coat with a black clutch bag and slinky ensemble underneath

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Inside the party, Olivia unveiled her lithe arms and a hint of abs

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Another nepobaby came in the form of Sylvester Stallone’s daughter Sistine, who wowed in a chic black ensemble

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Ariana Greenblatt was wowing in a stunning look

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Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz-Beckham bond during family vacation

Nicola has been hitting the red carpet frequently of late, and last week she shocked fans cosied up to her mother-in-law Victoria, with whom she recently resolved a ‘feud’, at the premiere of her film Lola.

She made a milestone by making her directorial debut with the upcoming drama titled, Lola – which is slated to be released on February 9.

The budding star affectionately draped her right arm over her mother-in-law’s shoulder, and Victoria was seen grabbing hold of her hand with her own.

The screening comes shortly after it was revealed late last month that both Victoria and Nicola put their differences aside and made up over $2-per-pop vodka cocktails and Sunday afternoons playing Peltz’s favorite memory game named Fish Bowl.

Sources say they are now closer than ever thanks to spending Sunday afternoons giggling together over the 5.5 per cent proof tipple which contains 196 calories per serving.

Speaking for the first time about his mum and wife’s new close relationship, Brooklyn says they bonded over drinking cans of Vodka Snapper which is a mix of the spirit and fruit flavoured iced tea.

‘We love Sunday roasts. Me and my dad share a bottle of wine. My mum and Nicola share vodka Snapple,’ he revealed.

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Precious Lee looked stunning in a racy black ensemble

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Dominic Sessa looked dashing in a black suit with a black shirt

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Ariana Greenblatt and Sasha Calle wowed in chic ensembles

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Nicola also cosied up to her mother-in-law Victoria at the event – who she recently resolved a ‘feud’ with

PRINCE Harry has landed back in LA to reunite with Meghan and their children following a 26-hour trip to the UK.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, jetted to London to see his father on Tuesday following the King’s cancer diagnosis.

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Prince Harry pictured at The Windsor Suite in London Heathrow on his way back to LA ..Credit: Paul Edwards

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The duke was seen smiling as he began his return tripCredit: Paul Edwards

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Harry has reunited with wife Meghan in LACredit: AP

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Harry had a brief reunion with CharlesCredit: PA

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William did not acknowledge his brother’s visit during a gala speech on Wednesday nightCredit: AFP
But he was pictured arriving at London Heathrow at 1.30pm on Wednesday – just 26 hours after landing.

Harry was seen wearing a suit jacket, T-shirt and jeans as he began his return journey to California.

And he arrived at Los Angeles International Airport around 2.20am to reunite with wife Meghan and kids Archie, four, and Lilibet, two.

It is believed he spent his single night in London at a hotel, rather than a royal residence.

Harry had a brief reunion with his father on Tuesday, with the King delaying a helicopter flight to Sandringham so they could hold their first meeting in 16 months.

Their meeting was thought to have lasted little more than half an hour, with Harry and his entourage leaving Clarence House around 45 minutes after arriving.

Charles looked happy with the reunion as he was pictured for the first time since the Palace announced his cancer diagnosis on Monday.

An insider said: “Charles always keeps a tight schedule and had a planned itinerary to leave London to rest and recuperate in Norfolk.

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Inside Prince Harry’s £1.6k an hour Heathrow Suite with Michelin Dining, Private Butlers and Chauffeur service as he joins King Charles
“He is very fastidious about time-keeping but it was significant that he delayed the flight to Sandringham when he knew Harry was visiting.”

There was no reunion with William, though.

Sources had earlier said the Prince of Wales had “no plans” to see his brother during his brief stint in the UK.

It comes as Wills made a return to public engagements on Wednesday.

The prince publicly acknowledged his father’s health shock at a fundraising gala in London.

Inside Charles’s 30-minute reunion with Harry after King delayed helicopter to Sandringham so he could welcome his son

KING Charles spent 30 ­minutes with estranged son Harry — their first meeting in 16 months.

The Duke flew 5,000 miles from the US to London after his dad’s cancer diagnosis.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, landed at Heathrow at lunchtime following a ten-and-a-half hour overnight flight.

He was whisked to London while Charles, 75, delayed a helicopter flight to Sandringham so they could hold their first meeting in 16 months.

The King was said to be “doing very well” and “entirely his normal self”.

A friend who saw His Majesty said: “If you didn’t know there was anything wrong with him you wouldn’t know.”

Another Palace source said the King was “on his usual good form”, and “just a little frustrated that his condition has affected not just his own plans but impacted on others”.

He cracked a joke about “getting away from it all” during a speech at a fundraiser for the London Air Ambulance Charity.

Wills was also heard thanking Brits for their well-wishes ahead of the event.

Wills told guests at London’s Raffles Hotel: “Thank you for being here. And thank you to all those whose hard work has made this evening possible.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all.

Then in a light-hearted joke amid a stressful past three weeks, he added: “It’s fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather “medical” focus.

“So I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all.”

William also shook hands and posed for a photograph with Tom Cruise, before the pair chatted for several seconds and the Hollywood star gently patted the prince on his arm.

The prince also acknowledged the Hollywood actor in his speech.

He added: “I should also take this opportunity to give a mention to my – our – fellow pilot, Tom Cruise.

“Tom, huge thanks for supporting us tonight. And if you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission Impossible, it would be appreciated.

“We have all seen on our screens that – how can I put it – you seem to have a different take on ‘normal wear and tear’ to the rest of us.

“It’s not the kind that buffs out, that’s for sure. Anyway, my thanks to everyone. You are all, each and everyone, lifesavers.”

Will did not mention Harry during the speech.

It came hours after he held an investiture at Windsor Castle.

The event was his first engagement after pausing his diary for three-and-a-half weeks to care for Kate and their three children following his wife’s abdominal surgery last month.

William was seen smiling and joking as he handed out gongs at the ceremony.

Working members of the Royal Family are said to be continuing with public engagements in the King’s absence.

Kate, though, is unlikely to be seen carrying out any frontline duties until after Easter, sources say, as she continues to recover.

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William and Camilla are expected to share the weight of the King’s royal duties and engagements.

But the heir is understood to not be returning to full-time duties yet and instead “remains focused” on looking after his family.

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Prince Harry followed The King and Queen leave St James Palace for Buckingham PalaceCredit: Alamy

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Harry and William did not see each other during the former’s brief visitCredit: AP

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William publicly acknowledged his father’s cancer for the first time on WednesdayCredit: X/@KensingtonRoyal

The Beckhams will appear on the living rooms of over 120 million Americans as they appear in a lucrative advert during the much anticipated Superbowl this Sunday.

Starring alongside the likes of Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer and Usher, the pair will take part in a comical skit as part of a multi-million pound advert for Uber Eats.

On such a big sporting night, it is quite something for David and Victoria to be involved in a major highlight on the American calendar.

Those close to the pair believe it is proof that after more than 25 years of being British A listers, they have finally managed to crack America, something which they are ‘thrilled’ about.

Even when David and his family arrived to a huge fanfare to play for LA Galaxy in 2007, and his face was emblazoned across billboards throughout Los Angeles, Victoria was able to go about her business relatively unnoticed in Hollywood.

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The Mail exclusively reveal the secret to how David and Victoria Beckham finally cracked America after 25 years as the A-listers’ empire continues to grow

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On Sunday the Beckhams will appear on the living rooms of over 120 million Americans as they appear in a lucrative advert during the much anticipated Superbowl

And The Mail can reveal the key to their success is a rather unlikely one – America’s biggest influencer, Kim Kardashian.

Thanks to Victoria’s once-troubled business being such a hit in the US, she has attracted some high profile new friends, including the Instagram sensation.

Kim’s support has led to the Beckhams being ‘ridiculously powerful’ to some of the world’s biggest brands.

The women have become close friends after meeting on the ‘Los Angeles’ circuit and last summer she was a star guest at David’s Inter Miami football club when Lionel Messi made his debut.

A friend of the Beckhams said: ‘Victoria has been an absolute hit in America as she has worked and worked at making her business work out there.

‘She has made some very high profile connections, including Kim. You get Kim to Instagram about you and you are going to be seen by 346 million people who are following her. It has been a master stroke.

‘David’s football team has been huge, especially signing Messi. It’s cool and it’s A list central.’

Sources close to the Beckhams also cite the successful Netflix documentary, Beckham, as the reason for their huge rise in profile.

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And The Mail can reveal the key to their success is a rather unlikely one – America’s biggest influencer, Kim Kardashian. The reality star and Victoria are reportedly close friends, as a source revealed Victoria has made ‘high profile connections’

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Sources close to the Beckhams also cite the successful Netflix documentary, Beckham, as the reason for their huge rise in profile (Pictured: Beckham family at Netflix premiere)

David and Victoria Beckham ‘forget’ The Spice Girls in UberEats ad

The three-parter was the most watched show on the streaming giant in America for several weeks last year, giving an insight into the A-lister’s fascinating lives.

The final scene of David and Victoria, who turns 50 in April, singing to Dolly Parton’s Islands in the Stream went viral across the globe too.

Meanwhile, another factor – perhaps the most surprising -is their beloved eldest son, Brooklyn, 24, who has become a social media superstar in America since he married actress and heiress Nicola Peltz, 29,

Nicola, who is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz, and Brooklyn have become extremely desirable to brands such as Tiffany & Co, Pepsi and Pepe jeans.

One friend told The Mail on Sunday: ‘How ironic that Brooklyn has contributed to his parents’ fame and standing in America.

‘He and Nicola are absolutely huge, household names, and now David and Victoria are following suit.’

Insiders at Uber Eats say that bosses snapped up the Beckhams for millions of pounds after learning how huge they had become in America.

On Sunday they will be seen in a comical clip where they will jokingly forget the name of Victoria’s pop group, the Spice Girls.

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Meanwhile, another factor – is their beloved eldest son, Brooklyn, 24, who has become a social media superstar in America since he married actress and heiress Nicola Peltz, 29

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Nicola, who is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz, and Brooklyn have become extremely desirable to brands such as Tiffany & Co, Pepsi and Pepe jeans

David points out Victoria’s father used to drive her in Rolls-Royce

‘Remember when you used to be a pepper lady?’ asks David, while Victoria – dressed in a t-shirt which says ‘David’s wife’ appears confused.

She then replies: ‘Wasn’t it the cinnamon sisters? Or Paprika girls?’ to advertise Uber Eats just weeks after son Brooklyn opened a pop up restaurant with the company.

The Beckhams also recreated the viral moment from their recent documentary, where David tells his wife to be ‘honest’ about her middle class upbringing as she wears another t-shirt that says: ‘My Dad Had a Rolls-Royce’ as a nod to her father Tony driving her to school in the plush car.

David is also about to be unveiled as the face of Stella Artois, and he recently signed as an ambassador for Nespresso coffee.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry undertook this month a whirlwind tour to Nigeria, during which they visited charities and promoted their non-profit work.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited Nigeria. (Image: GETTY)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s high-profile visit to Nigeria has been described as a “have your cake and eat it” situation by a royal commentator.

The 72-hour, whirlwind trip to West Africa undertaken this month by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was hailed by some commentators as a success for the California-based couple.

The trip was said to be deeply personal for both Meghan and Harry. During their meetings, they were able to continue their work around the Invictus Games, the Duke’s paralympic-style event for ill and wounded veterans and military personnel, and women empowerment.

Moreover, Meghan was able to explore her heritage, two years after she revealed during her podcast series Archetypes to have discovered through genealogy tests to be 43 percent Nigerian.

Speaking at an event on women in leadership, the Duchess said: “Every single moment that I hear anyone talk about what it means to be a Nigerian woman, it is the most flattering thing to be in that company.”

 

Meghan Markle was able to explore her heritage during the trip. (Image: GETTY)

Nevertheless, the trip also included aspects – such as a formal welcome and official dinner – clearly reminiscent of a royal tour and also had “all the marks of a presidential visit”, according to royal commentator Emily Andrews.

And, as the pair are neither US politicians nor working members of the Royal Family, the trip showed how Meghan and Prince Harry are trying to get the best of both the royal world they left behind and their current private entrepreneurial lives, Ms Andrews suggested.

She wrote in Woman magazine: “As with everything Sussex-related, it was a ‘have your cake and eat it’ situation.

 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their senior royal roles in early 2020. (Image: GETTY)

“Back in 2020, they made it extremely clear to the late Queen, Charles and William that they did not want to be working royals and would earn their own money instead.

“Yet this tour followed the tried-and-tested royal playbook that was previously so heartily rejected by the Sussexes. But this time, it was on their own terms.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their senior royal roles in early 2020.

 

Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games (Image: GETTY)

A royal photographer claims that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were keen not to share details of Prince Archie’s birth straight away.

Queen Camilla first saw Archie on a photographer’s phone. (Image: GETTY)

Queen Camilla first saw Prince Archie via “a royal photographer’s phone” after his birth in May 2019, it has been revealed.

Royal photographer Arthur Edwards claims that he was the first person to show Queen Camilla a picture of her step-grandson in 2019.

Having taken pictures of the Royal Family since the 1970s, Mr Edwards spoke of Meghan and Harry’s approach to introducing their then-newborn son to the world.

At the time of the birth, Mr Edwards said that he was on a royal tour in Germany with some of Harry’s relatives, including the Queen.

Speaking to the Sun, he said: “I remember showing Camilla in, I think, Munich the first pictures of Archie that were taken by the press.

Queen Camilla was in Germany at the time of Archie’s birth in 2019. (Image: GETTY)

“I showed her on my phone, and that was the first time she saw him. It was difficult times.”

Speaking of Archie’s birth, Mr Edwards added: “We were led to believe that she had gone into labour at two o’clock when the baby had been born many hours earlier. We were led to believe it was going to be a home birth and it was in a hospital. The whole thing was just stage-managed to suit them.”

Unlike fellow royals, Meghan and Harry chose to not pose for photographs outside of the hospital following the birth of their son – with the now-mother-of-two previously revealing the reason behind their decision.

Speaking on the Sussexes’ Netflix docuseries in 2022, Meghan said: “…I had been really worried going into that labour because I am older and I didn’t know if I would have to have a C-section. I had a very long-standing relationship with my doctor and that is who I trusted with my pregnancy. And they said, ‘Right, but she is at Portland Hospital and the steps are at this hospital (the Lindo Wing)’. And I said, ‘OK, we could do a photo call in front of Portland Hospital’.”

Two years after Archie’s birth, Meghan gave birth to Princess Lilibet – who will celebrate her third birthday next week – in June 2021.

Camila is an avid reader, and we have a feeling, that when she picks a book for her book club, readers may pick it up to read, just like Oprah’s book club from back in the day.

Oprah Winfrey launched her book club twenty years ago, and it’s still running, but now she has some fresh competition with Queen Camilla and her newly launched The Queen’s Reading Room podcast.

The Queen’s Reading Room just announced its latest pick, the 2017 novel Pachinko by Min Jin Lee with Camilla describing the story as a “really powerful presentation of women’s resilience and grit in the face of adversity.”

Camilla is an avid reader, which is apparent in her review of the book: ”Pachinko is an expansive, multigenerational epic which offers a fascinating insight into life for Koreans in Japan in the 20th century. A moving and memorable read.”

In addition to enjoying reading, Camilla encourages the importance of reading as Patron to the National Literacy Trust, Book Trust, First Story, the Wicked Young Writer Awards and Beanstalk.

When Oprah’s book club first kicked off, and she would announce a new book, it was almost promised to become a New York Times Bestseller, so, needless to say, authors were very keen to make the list.

Camilla has been a lifelong reader and knows her stuff, and we have a feeling her opinion will mean a lot to readers, which could easily translate into sales.

Camilla took the stage at an event in East Sussex, celebrating literature (Image: Getty)

Camilla’s review is already having an impact on the author, with Ms Lee turning to X and sharing her excitement, writing:

“Her Majesty recommends. She read my second novel. Am honoured. In London right now researching and interviewing for the revision of my third novel, and Her Majesty’s generous remarks feel like a miracle. Grateful.”

Set in early 1900s Korea, the story follows a teenage girl, who meets a wealthy stranger, and soon learns she’s pregnant. When it turns out her new lover is married, she turns her attention to a minister, who is making his way to Japan. Her decision to leave her home and reject her son’s powerful father triggers a chain of events that carry on for generations.

One royal expert believes that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be invited to spend time at Balmoral this summer but claimed that Queen Camilla disapproves of the situation.

King Charles could invite Prince Harry to Balmoral this summer. (Image: GETTY)

King Charles could be set to extend a major olive branch to Prince Harry by inviting him to spend time at Balmoral this summer, a royal has claimed.

Harry may travel to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 2.

Although he believes King Charles may extend an invite to his youngest son, royal expert Tom Quinn said that he is certain Harry will decline the invite.

Unlike her husband, Mr Quinn claimed that Queen Camilla is “dreading” the thought of Harry and Meghan being at Balmoral with the family.

Speaking to the Mirror, the expert said: “King Charles will issue the traditional invitation to Harry and Meghan to spend part of the summer at Balmoral, but safe in the knowledge that Harry and Meghan will make their excuses and decline.”

 

Harry and Meghan could travel to Balmoral with their children this summer. (Image: GETTY)

He added: “Relaxing at the 50,000-acre private estate might be just the place to let bygones be bygones, but Camilla will be dreading anything that threatens the calm her husband needs to continue his recovery from cancer.”

Speaking of Harry’s ongoing feud with Prince William, Mr Quinn suggested that this could prevent Harry from accepting the offer – although the Duke would “love to see” his sister-in-law. He explained: “Harry would love to see Kate and his expressions of concern for her are deeply felt but he knows that he can’t see Kate without seeing his brother so it’s not going to happen.”

Discussing the potential that the couple will turn down the invite, he added: “Meghan and Harry feel that turning up at Balmoral will put them on the back foot as it’s very much Royal Home turf.

“And Meghan won’t want to go back on her public insistence that she will never return to the UK – she’ll only do it if she gets the apology she has always demanded unless something really dreadful happens.”

Since stepping back as working royals in 2020, Meghan and Harry reside in California with Archie and Lilibet.

Meghan Markle ‘irritated’ at Prince Harry after realising what he’s really like

Meghan Markle has been spotted out and about without her husband recently, enjoying a ski trip with her gal pals and dining at a swanky restaurant with a top TV executive.

Meghan Markle isn’t happy with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle has become “irritated” at Prince Harry after realising he’s not the “charismatic figure” she thought he was, according to one Royal expert.

The Duchess of Sussex has been spotted out and about without her husband recently, enjoying a ski trip with her gal pals and dining at a swanky restaurant with a top TV executive.

Royal author Tom Quinn has suggested these solo appearances come after Meghan became annoyed at Harry for “playing second fiddle” to her.

Speaking to The Mirror, he said the couple are going through a tough time and suggested Meghan has only just realised what Harry is really like.

Tom said: “Meghan and Harry are going through a really stressful period right now.

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“Meghan has realised Harry just isn’t the sort of campaigning charismatic figure, she thought he was.

“She would like him to do more in his own right not just as her partner.”

Tom then suggested fans can expect more solo appearances from the former Suits actress.

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He explained: “We will see more of her attending events alone because she’s realised that when Harry appears to be just tagging along and agreeing with her it is not always a good look.

“The Royal commentator pointed out that Harry’s role seems to have changed since he’s been with Meghan.

Harry is ‘playing second fiddle’ to his wife (Image: Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)
Tom said: “The irony is that Harry hated playing second fiddle to William and now he’s playing second fiddle to Meghan and she is getting irritated about it.

Harry joined his wife in Austin, Texas, last night and the couple enjoyed some time together on Thursday as they went out for a fancy meal at SoHo House.

According to one diner, the couple seemed to be in great spirits. “Harry was very animated throughout the dinner. They were super low key and seemed happy to be around the upbeat vibes at the lively venue,” they told People magazine.

Later today, Meghan will join journalist Katie Couric, actress Brooke Shields and diversity equity and inclusion consultant at Peoplism, Nancy Wang Yuen for a talk at SXSW Festival. It has also been announced that Errin Haines, host of The Amendment podcast, will moderate the session.

The talk will focus on “how the ubiquitous nature of social media is creating an often dangerous environment which has led to serious mental health issues for teenage girls in particular,” according to the festival description.

Meghan Markle’s ‘baby brain’ slur to Kate Middleton resurfaces as Duchess calls out postpartum bullies

It was revealed in Prince Harry’s memoir Spare that Meghan Markle told Kate she had ‘baby brain’, to which the Princess of Wales hit back that they were ‘not close enough’ to discuss her ‘hormones’

Meghan Markle claimed Kate Middleton had “baby brain” after Prince Louis’s birth (Image: Daily Mirror)

Meghan Markle gave an inspiring feminist speech as she championed new mothers at South by Southwest Festival in Texas.

However, since the rousing talk – an excerpt of Prince Harry’s memoir Spare of her telling Kate Middleton she had “baby brain” has resurfaced reports the Mirror.

During the keynote speech, where she appeared alongside journalist Katie Couric, actress Brooke Shields and diversity equity and inclusion consultant at Peoplism, Nancy Wang Yuen and Errin Haines, host of The Amendment podcast, Meghan expressed empathy for new mothers.

The Duchess claimed it was a “really vulnerable time” that is “dizzying” and “messy” while claiming “there is a lot of work to be done supporting moms.”

However, according to the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell memoir, Kate and Prince William reportedly believed Meghan wasn’t as sympathetic to Kate following her pregnancy.

Whilst penning Spare, Harry revealed Meghan told Kate she had “baby brain” after giving birth to Prince Louis, which did not go down well with the Princess of Wales.

“You talked about my hormones. We are not close enough for you to talk about my hormones!” Kate reportedly told her, demanding an apology.

Kate Middleton claimed she and Meghan Markle were ‘not close enough’ for her to be talking about her ‘hormones’ (Image: Getty Images)
Harry told how Kate was so angry that she gripped the chair until her knuckles turned “white.”

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The Duke of Sussex claimed that William pointed at Meghan and told her that her “rude” comment was not appropriate in Britain.

In response, Meghan told her brother-in-law to “take your finger out of my face.”

It comes as Meghan appeared at SXSW Friday and advocated for new mums.

“My husband and I, our foundation the Archewell Foundation, helped to fund it because from our standpoint—and certainly from mine—it felt vital to see the information,” Meghan she said during her speech.

“It’s just always loved understanding women and our stories and our lives experiences and our shared experiences. I was really curious to see what the report would uncover.”

“The way we see ourselves is reflected accurately or sometimes to our disservice, inaccurately,” she added.

“From a philanthropic standpoint there is obviously a lot of work to be done supporting moms. You can start with paid leave.”

She then emphasised the importance of representation and how “vulnerable” being a new mum is.

“When you’re a new mom, it’s a really vulnerable time. The effect that social media can have on new mothers, even just the lack of sleep because they spend all this time scrolling, but it can also be really dizzying for them to see this portrayal of motherhood that looks so perfect when we all know it’s not perfect. We all know that it’s messy. I’m fortunate in that, among the privileges I have in my life, I have an incredible partner.”

She then went on to praise Harry, who was sitting in the front row, while calling to protect new mothers.

“My husband is such a hands-on dad and such a supporter of me and my family. That I don’t take for granted. That is a real blessing. But a lot of people don’t have that same level of support,” she continued. “So I think for us, it’s about putting safeguards in so women, and moms especially, can not feel like they’re even more vulnerable when they go online.”