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  • Meghan Markle Left ‘Horrified’ by Prince Harry’s Desire to Extend an Olive Branch to Prince William and Kate Middleton

    Meghan Markle Left ‘Horrified’ by Prince Harry’s Desire to Extend an Olive Branch to Prince William and Kate Middleton

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    Will Prince William and Prince Harry ever repair their relationship? The battling brothers’ bond was severely damaged after the Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped away from their royal duties, and later publicized their family drama, but it’s possible William and Harry could reconnect in the near future.

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    A royal insider claimed the Princess of Wales “feels terrible” that William and Harry have minimal contact. Still, it was reported — after the friend’s confession — that Harry reached out to his sibling and discussed the possibility of returning to England.

    Despite Harry’s potential move to his home country, Tom Bower thinks it would be impossible.

    “I don’t think he can come back,” Bower told an outlet. “He’s caused so much damage to the family and the concern now is that if he does return, he could well damage it even further.”

    “I think Meghan would’ve been horrified by Harry’s suggestion,” he added.

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    The royal biographer later noted that the Duchess of Sussex wouldn’t want to abandon her Montecito mansion for a humble home in Kensington Palace.

    “She’s not close to William and Kate … I would imagine the last thing she’d want to do is return to England to live in a small, poky flat in Kensington Palace,” he explained.

    “Harry and Meghan are experiencing a crisis of identity, a crisis of purpose and a crisis of finance,” the commentator later shared. “I think they’ve exhausted their possibilities and have hit a brick wall.”

    The Royal Observer previously reported Kate was disappointed that Harry was ostracized from the family.

    “Kate’s let it be known to the Palace aides who still speak to the Sussexes that she thinks it’s an extremely poor show the way Harry’s being treated,” a source said.

    The source later said that the Suits star was angered by her sister-in-law for meddling.

    “But Meghan is furious and thinks Kate has no right getting involved in her marriage,” the confidant admitted. “She would never dream of interfering between her and William.”

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    Although those closest to the crown think Harry and William will eventually mend things, Tom Quinn previously stated that their bond was irretrievably broken.

    “People I’ve spoken to who work for both William and Kate say this is never really going to be healed,” he confessed. “Privately there’s a lot more anger than there is publicly, especially about the accusation William physically assaulted Harry. Apparently, William is furious.”

  • KATE Middleton and Prince William are ‘deeply upset’ with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as they ‘go through tragedy’, claims a royal author.

    KATE Middleton and Prince William are ‘deeply upset’ with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as they ‘go through tragedy’, claims a royal author.

    With the Princess of Wales, 42, undergoing preventative treatment for cancer and King Charles, 75, only recently getting back into royal duties after his cancer diagnosis, royal expert Tom Bower recognised the ‘huge pressure’ on Prince William.

    A royal author has claimed that Kate Middleton and Prince William are 'deeply upset' by having Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'brand operation rubbed in their faces'
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    A royal author has claimed that Kate Middleton and Prince William are ‘deeply upset’ by having Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ‘brand operation rubbed in their faces’Credit: AP

    Tom Bower suspected that Meghan and Harry will be feeling 'some sort of secret glee in Montecito', whilst the Waleses go through 'tragedy'
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    Tom Bower suspected that Meghan and Harry will be feeling ‘some sort of secret glee in Montecito’, whilst the Waleses go through ‘tragedy’Credit: AP

    It comes after Meghan launched an Instagram brand, American Riviera Orchard
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    It comes after Meghan launched an Instagram brand, American Riviera OrchardCredit: Getty

    The Sussexes went on a trip to Nigeria, whilst Princess Kate is undergoing treatment for cancer
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    The Sussexes went on a trip to Nigeria, whilst Princess Kate is undergoing treatment for cancer
    But not only this, the royal pro also claimed that this ‘pressure’ isn’t helped by how insensitive Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan Markle, 42, appear to be.

    As the Waleses deal with arguably the most difficult time of their lives, Tom Bower claimed that the Sussexes’ new ventures are ‘rubbing salt in the wound’ for Kate and Will.

    Speaking exclusively to Woman, Tom shared why he believes William to be ‘furious’ with Harry, as he said: “Not only is there the pressure on William, but also the constant sniping from California.

    “I’m sure he’s furious with Harry, he’s behaved appalling.

    “Not only by the way he left England and exploited his royal connections but also his book – the things he said about the Waleses were so outrageous, rude, unfair and in my opinion, untrue. It’s a real struggle for the Waleses.”

    Not only did Harry’s book Space claim that William ‘attacked’ Harry in a row over Meghan Markle, but it also claimed that William and Kate Middleton encouraged him to wear the infamous Nazi uniform.

    While they’re establishing this so-called brand Sussex, the family here is going through torment

    Tom Bower

    Revelations aside, Tom claimed that Harry and Meghan may be feeling ‘secret glee’ at the situation.

    After their recent trip to Nigeria, and the launch of Meghan’s new Instagram brand, American Riviera Orchard, Tom added: “One just always feels like there may be some sort of secret glee in Montecito.

    “While they’re establishing this so-called brand Sussex, the family here is going through torment.

    “After Charles’ diagnosis, Harry came over for half an hour and that’s it, he’s done nothing else.

    “I can imagine that Kate and William are deeply upset by having the Sussexes’ brand operation rubbed in their face while they’re going through this tragedy.”

    Despite Tom’s claims, it has been previously reported that Kate is “excited” after being well enough to be briefed on the findings of a taskforce she set up to help the under 5s.

    The mother-of-three has read a 60-page report on her early years project and is said to have been “kept up-to-date” with the work.

     

    Kate launched The Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood in March last year.

    In a speech at Natwest HQ she said it was time to think ‘radically’ in order to create a workforce that is ‘resilient, flexible and able to work through differences with each other’.

    Kate Middleton’s health statement

    Kate’s emotional video statement reads: “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, personally, for all the understanding whilst I’ve been recovering from surgery.

    “It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family but I have had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.

    “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought my condition was non cancerous.

    “The surgery was succesful.

    “However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.

    “My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and i am now in the early stages of that treatment.

    “This of course came as a huge shock.

    “William and I have been doing everything we can to process this privately for the sake of our young family.

    “As you can imagine this has taken time.

    “It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.

    “But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte, and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I am going to be okay.

    “As I have said to them; I am well and i’m getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind body and spirit.

    “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.

    “As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you.

    “It means so much to us both.

    “We hope that you will understand that as a family we now need some time space and privacy while I complete my treatment.

    “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now, I must focus on making a full recovery.

    “At this time, I am also thinking of all those lives affected by cancer.

    “For everyone facing this disease in whatever form please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”

    She added: “The healthy development of our children relies on healthy adults.”

    The Princess of Wales is said to be keen to see “momentum grow in the coming months and years” as the project she created “is rolling on as she recovers.”

    I can imagine that Kate and William are deeply upset by having the Sussexes’ brand operation rubbed in their face

    Tom Bower

    A spokesman for the Princess of Wales said: “This should not be seen as the Princess of Wales returning to work.

    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.

    “The work of the prince and princess’s projects are always on. That is no different at The Centre for Early Childhood Over the past five months there has been a huge deal of progress.

    “However, early childhood is a huge priority for the Princess of Wales.

    Tom said: "While they’re establishing this so-called brand Sussex, the family here is going through torment"
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    Tom said: “While they’re establishing this so-called brand Sussex, the family here is going through torment”Credit: Getty

    Harry and Meghan recently returned home from a trip to Nigeria
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    Harry and Meghan recently returned home from a trip to NigeriaCredit: Getty

    Tom claimed: “After Charles’ diagnosis, Harry came over for half an hour and that’s it, he’s done nothing else."
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    Tom claimed: “After Charles’ diagnosis, Harry came over for half an hour and that’s it, he’s done nothing else.”Credit: Reuters

  • King Charles ‘won’t be rolling out red carpet’ to reconcile with Prince Harry

    King Charles ‘won’t be rolling out red carpet’ to reconcile with Prince Harry

    King Charles and Queen Camilla’s peers have said the monarch was hurt by Prince Harry’s negative comments about Camilla in his memoir, Spare.

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    A source has said King Charles’ priority is the unity of the monarchy (Image: Getty)

    King Charles “won’t roll the red carpet out” for a reconciliation with Prince Harry, a royal commentator has said.

    A friend of Prince William said King Charles’ priority is the unity of the monarchy.

    Speaking to The Daily Beast, they said: “William wouldn’t dream of telling his father what he can or can’t do in relation to his other son.

    “But what is true is that Charles’s absolute priority is the unity of the monarchy, and given the extent of William’s animosity to Harry, Charles can hardly roll out the red carpet and invite Harry and the kids to stay at Balmoral for the summer holidays—however much he would like to.”

    King Charles and Queen Camilla’s peers have said the monarch was hurt by Harry’s negative comments about Camilla in his memoir, Spare.

     

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    Harry did not visit his father while he was in the UK for the Invictus Games church ceremony (Image: Getty)
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    Prince Harry visited his father in February after the King’s cancer diagnosis was made public.

    However, the visit was brief as father and son reportedly spent less than 30 minutes together before the Duke of Sussex returned to the United States.

    The strained relationship between Prince Harry and his father once again came under scrutiny last week when Harry visited London to attend a service commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

    There had been hopes of a meeting between the two, but the Duke’s team released a statement saying this wouldn’t be possible due to the King’s “packed programme”. 

    However, royal sources indicated that Charles had not received a formal request from Harry to meet and had offered him accommodation in a royal residence, which Harry declined in favour of staying at a hotel.

    But thw Duke’s team countered they did not believe Harry’s request to meet his father would have been missed.

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially stepped down as working members of the Royal Family in 2020 and have since been living in Montecito, California with their two children.

  • Prince William and Princess Kate tease new film as they mark Mental Health Awareness Week

    Prince William and Princess Kate tease new film as they mark Mental Health Awareness Week

    The Prince and Princess of Wales have long championed mental health and their new film focuses on the farming community.

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    The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new video (Image: AP)

    The Prince and Princess of Wales have teased the release of a new film to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.

    Posting a 14-second trailer to their social media pages, the pair said: “This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’ve brought together the inspirational Sam Stables from We Are Farming Minds and the brilliant Farmer Will for a very special film.

    “Spending a day together on Sam’s farm in Hereford they chatted about mental health in the farming community, finding support and the Duchy of Cornwall’s Mental Health Strategy. Watch the film on YouTube from 12.30pm BST today.”

    William and Kate met Sam when they visited his farm last September and launched the Duchy’s Mental Health Strategy. The Duchy is working with Sam to expand his charity’s reach.

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    The royal couple do not feature in the film.

    Kate and William have long championed mental health and often speak out it’s just as important as physical health.

    In 2017 they launched the Heads Together campaign, which convened eight charity partners with one voice, encouraged more people in the UK to talk openly about mental health than ever before, and more people started accessing services as a result.

    Royal fans were quick to heap praise on the couple for focusing on mental wellbeing in the farming community.

    One person wrote: “Breaking barriers and reducing stigma [clapping emojis].”

    Another said: “Rural and remote farming brings enormous mental health challenges. Always good to see awareness.”

    A third wrote: “Breaking barriers and nurturing mental well-being in the heart of the farm!”

  • Meghan Markle’s blunt seven-word reply when confronted by Prince William

    Meghan Markle’s blunt seven-word reply when confronted by Prince William

    Meghan Markle was accused of shouting at staff during her time in the Royal Family, insiders have denied the allegations but Prince William allegedly raised the issue.

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    Meghan Markle reportedly issued a blunt seven word reply over Prince William’s concerns. (Image: GETTY)

    Meghan Markle reportedly didn’t shy away from addressing “concerns” within the Royal Family, an expert has claimed.

    The Duchess of Sussex reportedly found herself at the heart of royal tensions soon after she began her romance with Prince Harry, with royal author Robert Lacey alleging in his explosive book Battle of the Brothers that she ruled her staff by intimidation.

    Lacey also claimed that Prince William harboured fears about Meghan “stealing his beloved brother away” and was deeply troubled upon hearing reports of her alleged conduct with staff.

    Confronted with these issues of alleged bullying, Meghan is said to have issued a blunt response.

    “It’s not my job to coddle people,” Meghan allegedly replied per Lacey’s account. Meghan’s inner circle has staunchly defended her, countering that such allegations were inconsistent with her true character.

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    Meghan Markle’s inner circle – and her PR team – has hit back at bullying allegations. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

    One insider told Bazaar how the accusations had affected Meghan, adding: “I hate to say it, but find me a woman of colour in a senior position who has not been accused of being too angry, too scary… in the workplace.”

    A spokesperson for Meghan Markle fiercely refuted the allegations at the time, stating: “Let’s just call this what it is – a calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation. We are disappointed to see this defamatory portrayal of the Duchess of Sussex.”

    The statement continued: “It’s no coincidence that distorted several-year-old accusations aimed at undermining the Duchess are being briefed to the British media shortly before she and the Duke are due to speak openly and honestly about their experience of recent years.”

    Meghan and Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and relocated to Montecito, California. Since then, their relationship with the Royal Family has become increasingly strained, with numerous explosive claims made against various royals.

    In their Netflix docuseries, Prince Harry detailed the deterioration of his relationship with his brother, Prince William. He claimed that William had left him terrified after an intense argument during the Sandringham summit.

    He continued to criticise his family in his explosive memoir, Spare, released in early 2023.

     

  • Prince William ‘determined to focus on others’ at royal engagement, says expert

    Prince William ‘determined to focus on others’ at royal engagement, says expert

    EXCLUSIVE: Prince William is back to work and a body language expert is picking up on two gestures that signal positivity.

    Prince William made a visit to a hospital on the Isle of Scilly where he met with staff members and patients and it was clear that he went out of his way to put them first, says body language expert Judi James.

    Daily Express US spoke exclusively with Ms James, who said: “Two things stand out from William’s body language during this appearance in Scilly.”

    She added: “Firstly his apparent determination to focus on others rather than himself.”

    Ms James provided a concrete example: “There is one sweet moment when he is handed a card for Kate and he cocks his head in gratitude for the wishes, but his key focus is clearly on the people he is meeting here rather than creating any new page in the narrative about himself and his challenges.”

    The second gesture, William holding his hands in a clasped position at waist level, may be his way of suggesting the “desire to get on with the job,” says Ms James.

    “This allows him to create a barrier that should increase his feelings of comfort after a long break from normal life.”

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    William visited with a patient, who gave him a tour of her room and the view (Image: Getty)

    William took a break from his royal duties to be with his wife, Princess Kate, while she underwent preventative chemotherapy. The Waleses then travelled to Sandringham to enjoy Easter break as a family.

    William is now back to work, carrying out royal engagements and handling investitures.

    Just last week, he traveled to the Isle of Scilly to visit St Mary’s Community Hospital, which is working with Duchy of Cornwall on a new centre, reports BBC News.

    Ms James provided an assessment of his body language, and noticed he holds his hands together while speaking to people and when he walks.

    She said of the gesture: “As a projected signal though the clasp allows him to lower his own status signals and project a sense of humility rather than regality.”

    She added: “He even bows his head as he meets one of the residents to make her feel more special than him.”

    The Duke Of Cornwall Visits The Isles Of Scilly

    William did the groundbreaking for the site of the new centre (Image: Getty)

    According to Ms James, his “most powerful non-verbal add-on signal” is his “loud and emphatic clapping,” which which shows his genuine keenness and enthusiasm.

    Ms James sees this as “the start of a return to normal life,” that he is genuinely enjoying the visit and he’s keen to “get on with the job.”

     

  • Tyson Fury is lauded for performance in defeat by Oleksandr Usyk… as fans claim he ‘showed the heart of a lion’ and was ‘ROBBED’ in split decision loss

    Tyson Fury is lauded for performance in defeat by Oleksandr Usyk… as fans claim he ‘showed the heart of a lion’ and was ‘ROBBED’ in split decision loss

    Fans have praised Tyson Fury for his performance in his historic defeat by Oleksandr Usyk.

    The two heavyweights put on a thriller over 12 rounds in Riyadh, with Usyk winning via split decision to be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the century.

    They will have a rematch later this year, but Fury was left fuming after the bout, claiming people sided with Usyk because ‘his country is at war’ and that he in fact won.

    The ‘Gypsy King’ then made a swift exit from the ring, having dominated the early stages of the fight before Usyk made a comeback, rocking his opponent in the ninth round.

    Fans have given their support to the Brit on social media, with some claiming he was wronged on the scorecards in what was his first defeat of his professional career.

    Fans have lauded Tyson Fury for his performance against Oleksandr Usyk despite his defeat
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    Fans have lauded Tyson Fury for his performance against Oleksandr Usyk despite his defeat

    The 'Gypsy King' claimed after the bout that he won the fight and people sided with Usyk because 'his country is at war'
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    The ‘Gypsy King’ claimed after the bout that he won the fight and people sided with Usyk because ‘his country is at war’

    Klitschko and Shevchenko laud ‘historical’ win for Ukrainian Usyk

    ‘Tyson Fury got robbed,’ one fan posted on X in reaction to the bout. ‘Showed a heart of a lion.’

    Another wrote: ‘Fury 115 Usyk 144 – Fury robbed but Usyk brilliant!’

    Fury had dominated the early stages of the fight, with Usyk struggling against the bigger man who had the height, weight and reach advantage.

    But he came back into the bout, rocking his opponent in the ninth round as Fury faced a count in what was a crucial 10-8 round for the Ukrainian.

    According to the Ukrainian’s manager, Usyk was robbed of a knockout win in the ninth round when referee Mark Nelson stepped in to count Fury before he had fallen to the ground.

    Alexander Krassyuk spoke in the aftermath of Usyk’s split decision win over the ‘Gypsy King’ and argued that Usyk would have finished his opponent if it had not been for the referee stepping in to call a knock down with Fury still upright.

  • Ryan Garcia meets Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Anthony Joshua at star-studded ringside for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia

    Ryan Garcia meets Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Anthony Joshua at star-studded ringside for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia

    Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia continued his Saudi Arabia photo-op with famous faces before Oleksandr Usyk‘s split-decision victory with Cristiano RonaldoNeymar, and Anthony Joshua on Saturday night.

    Garcia first attended a Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal on Friday where he met Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. while wearing an Al-Nassr jersey.

    All eyes on Riyadh were focused on Usyk fighting Tyson Fury, as the Ukrainian handed ‘The Gypsy King’ his first professional loss to become boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in over two decades.

    Garcia snapped a picture that he posted to Instagram with Ronaldo and Joshua at ringside, while finding Neymar somewhere else in the venue.

    Garcia’s appearance comes less than a month after his controversial win over Devin Haney in a super lightweight title fight.

    Garcia attended an Al-Nassr without getting a photo with Ronaldo but did so on Saturday
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    Garcia attended an Al-Nassr without getting a photo with Ronaldo but did so on Saturday

    Garcia found Al-Hilal forward Neymar amongst the huge crowd for the fight in Saudi Arabia
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    Garcia found Al-Hilal forward Neymar amongst the huge crowd for the fight in Saudi Arabia

    Fellow boxer Anthony Joshua was also seated at ringside for the heavyweight title fight
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    Fellow boxer Anthony Joshua was also seated at ringside for the heavyweight title fight

    More than a week after his win over Haney, Garcia reportedly tested positive for the drug Ostarine the day before his victory.

    Garcia denies taking the performance-enchaining drug and insisted on being tested again for it.

    Haney’s title was not on the line in the bout as Garcia missed weight, but he did end Haney’s undefeated streak to begin his career at 31 wins.

    Earlier this week Haney requested to the New York State Athletic Commission that the result of his fight with Garcia be overturned due to the positive test.

    Haney’s attorney argued that Garcia had an unfair advantage in the fight due to missing weight in addition to the possible use of a performance-enhancing drug.

    Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion since Lennox Lewis, who was in attendance for the fight as well, with one judge scoring the bout 114-113 for Fury, but won on the other two scorecards 114-113 and 115-112.

    A rematch between the fighters is expected in October.

  • Alternative angle shows BRUTAL Oleksandr Usyk attack that saw Tyson Fury face referee count in ninth round of undisputed heavyweight fight

    Alternative angle shows BRUTAL Oleksandr Usyk attack that saw Tyson Fury face referee count in ninth round of undisputed heavyweight fight

    An alternative angle, shared by DAZN, has shown the brutal nature of Oleksandr Usyk’s knockdown of Tyson Fury.

    Usyk hurt Fury in the ninth round of his historic victory on Saturday, which saw him become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of this century.

    A little over three rounds into the fight, he came within touching distance of a stoppage when Fury was left rocked, with referee Mark Nelson stepping into give a count on the ‘Gypsy King’.

    According to the Ukrainian’s manager, Usyk was robbed of a knockout win in the ninth round when Nelson stepped in to count Fury before he had fallen to the ground.

    Alexander Krassyuk spoke in the aftermath of Usyk’s split decision win over the ‘Gypsy King’ and argued that Usyk would have finished his opponent if it had not been for the referee stepping in to call a knock down with Fury still upright.

    An alternate angle of Oleksandr Usyk's brutal knockdown of Tyson Fury has been revealed
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    An alternate angle of Oleksandr Usyk’s brutal knockdown of Tyson Fury has been revealed

    Klitschko and Shevchenko laud ‘historical’ win for Ukrainian Usyk

    Fury claimed after the bout that he should have won the fight, suggesting people sided with Usyk because ‘his country is at war’.

    The pair are set to rematch later this year as Fury looks to avenge the loss.

    The official judges’ scorecards showed how the fight went down on the night, with Usyk only needing to avoid a knockdown in the final round to claim victory.

    Manuel Oliver Palermo of Spain, Craig Metcalfe of Canada and Mike Fitzgerald of the United States were the judges for the bout, with their scores revealed post fight.

  • Meghan Markle & Prince Harry ‘can’t monetise their drama’ as they’ve hit ‘the end of the road’, says brand strategist

    Meghan Markle & Prince Harry ‘can’t monetise their drama’ as they’ve hit ‘the end of the road’, says brand strategist

    THE Duchess of Sussex has given fans a first-look at her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard by sending jam-filled baskets to her pals.

    A brand strategist has shared why the new venture could be the perfect next step for Meghan Markle, following the Sussexes bashing the royal family in recent months.

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can't 'monetise their drama' any longer, according to a brand expert
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    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can’t ‘monetise their drama’ any longer, according to a brand expertCredit: Getty

    This follows Harry bashing his family in his bombshell Spare memoir
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    This follows Harry bashing his family in his bombshell Spare memoirCredit: AP

    Meghan has teased a look at her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard by sending jam hampers to her friends
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    Meghan has teased a look at her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard by sending jam hampers to her friendsCredit: instagram
    Speaking to Grazia, Lucie Greene shared: “Certainly, they can’t monetise their drama any more.

    “I think that has reached the end of the road.”

    Royal attacks

    This follows Prince Harry releasing his bombshell Spare memoir, where he claimed William ‘attacked’ him in a row over Meghan Markle and said Charles pleaded with Harry and William not to ‘make his final years a misery’.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also spilled details about the royal family in their Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary.

    To the shock of many it told stories of Meghan’s “jarring” first meeting with Princess Kate and Harry making digs at his father.

    One insider told The Sun that the couple have reached the end of the road with bashing the royals, and said: “That period of their life is over — as there is nothing left to say.”

    Meg’s new venture

    Meghan announced she is launching American Riviera Orchard last month, and teased it on Instagram.

    A promotional video was released showing Meghan baking, plucking flowers and in a spectacular black dress.

    And now several close pals have shared photos of their pre-launch baskets of branded jam surrounded by lemons, including fashion designer Tracy Robbins.

    It is said the A-list area of California where Meghan and Harry live, Montecito, is known as the “American Riviera”, and is thought to be the inspiration behind the name.

    According to a report from Page Six, Meghan’s company will focus on home, garden, food, and general lifestyle content.

    The brand will reportedly sell home goods, such as cookbooks, food and kitchenware.Certainly, they can’t monetise their drama any more
    Lucie GreeneBrand Strategist
    A trademark application for ‘American Riviera Orchard’ showed Meghan could sell cutlery, decanters, legume-based spreads and even napkin rings.

    This follows Meghan, 42, closing her former lifestyle page, The Tig, in April 2017, shortly after she started dating Prince Harry.

    The lifestyle page shared her travel, food, and fashion recommendations while she worked in the hit legal TV show Suits.

    Lucie added: “She’s always modelled herself as a lifestyle curator.

    “Some people seem to already want to hate this brand, but actually, I think it’s a very smart move for her.”

    In addition to her American Riviera Orchard, we shared how the Duchess of Sussex is set to launch a new series on “cooking, gardening and friendship”.

    Some people seem to already want to hate this brand, but actually, I think it’s a very smart move for her.

    Lucie GreeneBrand Strategist

    She and Harry have two untitled non-fiction projects in production.

    The shows form part of the “creative partnership” Archewell Productions signed with the streaming giant in 2020.

    What is Meghan Markle’s new business?

    Meghan Markle has launched a new Instagram brand called American Riviera Orchard.

    Industry insiders said the site will focus on home, food, garden and lifestyle goods.

    A source told the Mail: “It’s a lifestyle and cooking brand called American Riviera Orchard.

    “The brand is meant to coincide with the launch of a new cookery show for Netflix.

    “Meghan will be making, and selling, products such as jams. And at some point there will be a book and blog etc.”

    The first series will focus on Meghan and explore “the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship”, according to Deadline.

    The second series will follow the couple’s love of professional polo.

    Primarily shot at the US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida, the project will be produced by Boardwalk Pictures.

    Meghan and Harry have 'reached the end of the road' with making money taking about their family, claims the brand strategist
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    Meghan and Harry have ‘reached the end of the road’ with making money taking about their family, claims the brand strategistCredit: AP

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also spilled details about the royal family in their Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary
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    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also spilled details about the royal family in their Harry & Meghan Netflix documentaryCredit: AP

    Meghan and Harry's Oprah Winfrey interview also criticised the royal family
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    Meghan and Harry’s Oprah Winfrey interview also criticised the royal familyCredit: AP

    Meghan treated fans to a first look at her new luxury brand after she was spotted in a vintage-style clip on Instagram
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    Meghan treated fans to a first look at her new luxury brand after she was spotted in a vintage-style clip on InstagramCredit: Instgram/americanrivieraorchard

    The grainy footage shows the duchess arranging flowers and baking in her stunning home for a fresh new side hustle
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    The grainy footage shows the duchess arranging flowers and baking in her stunning home for a fresh new side hustleCredit: Instgram/americanrivieraorchard