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Those who pay the fee will be banned from taking their own selfies, asking for autographs or even giving gifts to Sir David

Speaking about the offer, one disgruntled fan said: ‘Lets just say, I wouldn’t describe it as lovely jubbly’

Only Fools and Horses fans are being asked to pay up to £550 to spend “a moment” with Sir David Jason.

The Del Boy star, 85, will pose for a picture as part of the deal at a two-day convention at a hotel in Milton Keynes this October. But unlike his wide-boy character, fans will be unable to avoid VAT, as the venue is cashless, and there will be no money back and no guarantee for ticket holders if they suddenly can’t make it.

Those who do turn up will be banned from taking their own selfies, asking for autographs or even giving gifts to Sir David. A disgruntled fan last night said: “Lets just say, I wouldn’t describe it as lovely jubbly.”

Sir David’s character Del Boy remains much-loved by fans decades after the first episode (Image: Comic Relief via Getty Images)

Details of the money-spinner emerged after Sir David griped last year how he was “slightly upset” at being best known for playing Derek Trotter. The offer comes 12 months after the Mirror reported how organisers of last year’s convention were charging at least £325 for tickets to meet the star.

A cheaper bronze package for this year’s event is available for £100-a-person, which will not include the chance to meet Sir David. Buyers will be able to watch an on stage talk with the star and director Tony Dow and are promised an “opportunity to meet other star guest actors” from the show.

But if they want to get their autographs, further charges will apply. A silver package is being sold at £350, which will allow fans the chance to get one 8×6 picture, described as “FREE”, with Sir David.

Sir David posed with fans at a previous Only Fools and Horses convention(Image: Ghelani Studios Event Photograph / SWNS)

The £450 gold package offers the same perks, plus “Ltd Edt Convention Montage personally signed by Sir David Jason (before the Convention and given to you upon arrival at Registration)”, “central seating location in the ballroom” and being “amongst the first tables called up to meet David Jason”

Those who buy the £550 platinum ticket are further promised “VIP Seating – front row table with unobstructed view!” and “1 x FREE ticket to the Saturday Night Karaoke (includes evening meal)”. Fans that do get to meet Sir David will do so in a mock-up of Del Boy’s flat inside Mandela House.

The website says: “Eligible ticket holders will finally have their ‘Moment with Sir David Jason’, posing for a photograph in the Trotter Flat, as well as all attendees having the chance to meet the other guest actors and add their autograph to your collection!

The TV legend appeared on stage at last weekend’s British Soap Awards (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)

“We kindly request no gifts are to be given to Sir David Jason as this will take up all of the allocated time for your photo.

“Due to time constraints, Sir David will not be signing any items across the Convention weekend. We kindly ask you do not bring anything to attempt Sir David to sign as it will not be permitted. We will have staff on call to ensure this in fairness to everyone.”

“There will be NO ‘Selfies’ at the event with Sir David Jason. Selfies are left to the discretion of the other guest actors, although most are very happy to pose for a photograph if asked politely.

Only Fools and Horses, which also starred Nicholas Lyndhurst and Buster Merryfield, remains one of the country’s most revered comedy programmes

“We do not charge for a ‘selfie’! Crew Members will be sat with each actor and happy to assist with the taking of your photo. If your ticket(s) do not include a signed photo / mount, ticket holders are able to purchase a signed Convention Photo / Mount subject to availability across the weekend.

“There are no in person autograph opportunities across the weekend with Sir David Jason. The convention’s website adds: “We are delighted to return with the Karaoke on the Saturday Night. It will commence around 7pm and finish by 12pm (midnight).

“Purchasing a Karaoke ticket includes entry to the karaoke and an evening meal (hot buffet selection chosen by the venue). You must ensure that you are attending the Convention on either day to be able to attend the Karaoke.

“NO SELFIES / AUTOGRAPHS will be signed by any actors who attend the Karaoke – please allow them to enjoy their evening. Other guest actors in attendance WILL be signing any items of your choice including Props and Van Doors.”

Paddy McGuinness revealed his surprising celebrity crush when appearing alongside Vernon Kay on Gogglebox – but Vernon’s confession led to him having a change of heart

Paddy McGuinness told Vernon Kay his celebrity crush(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Just Eat)

Paddy McGuinness has revealed his unexpected celebrity crush. The funnyman and former Top Gear host, 51, made the shock confession during an episode of Celebrity Gogglebox.

Paddy was appearing on the popular Channel 4 reality TV show alongside pal Vernon Kay. The pair were watching an episode of Celebrity Bridge when Countdown star Rachel Riley appeared on the screen.

It was then that Paddy confessed to the maths whizz being the crush “he wasn’t supposed to have”. He blurted out: “There’s something about Rachel Riley. I don’t know what it is. You know when you have like a celebrity crush that you’re not supposed to have.”

Paddy admitted he had a crush on Rachel Riley(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)

And Vernon pointed out one detail that he thought would turn Paddy off the blonde haired star. “She’s a United fan,” the radio host told his mate.

“Oh I’ve gone right off her!” a shocked Paddy responded. His confession came as it was claimed his ex-wife Christine McGuinness had exchanged flirty texts with Dan Osborne.

The conversations weren’t said to be romantic, but it was reported the duo comforted each other as they dealt with their marriage troubles.

Christine and Paddy split in 2022 after 11 years of marriage. They continued to live together to co-parent their three children.

Dan, meanwhile, recently went on a make-or-break holiday with wife Jacqueline Jossa. The couple who tied the knot in 2017 announced they were splitting in March after months of speculation. Despite their joint statement they appeared to be willing to give things another go.

Christine and Paddy were married for 11 years(Image: Getty Images)

It’s thought Christine and Dan’s exchange came as they found solace in each other’s situation and formed a stronger bond. They had first met in 2019 and are said to have sporadically stayed in touch in the years that followed.

A source told the Sun earlier this week: “They stayed in touch sporadically and would bump into each other at events and their messages got pretty flirty. Some were seen by mutual friends.

“She would call him ‘D’ in texts and it became an open secret among their circles. There is no suggestion anything sexual happened, but it’s fair to say there was a spark between them.”

The insider insisted: “She is absolutely adamant nothing sexual happened between them. She also was 100 per cent single at the time and could chat to anyone she wanted.”

Former TOWIE star Dan, 33, was also adamant there was no romantic connection between the pair. A pal of the reality star told the publication: “Dan is devoted to Jacqueline and would hate for any suggestion of impropriety. Of course, it’s possible for a man and woman to be mates.”

With Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz continuing to distance themselves from the close-knit family, cryptic social media posts have cemented concerns of a feud

Victoria Beckham looks solemn in new video amid ongoing feud with son Brooklyn and wife Nicola

Singer-turned-designer Victoria Beckham has put on a brave face in her latest Instagram video, but the mother-of-four looks like she’s carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders amid her estrangement from son Brooklyn. Victoria, 51, has shared a clip of herself applying make up to promote her Victoria Beckham Beauty range.

The Spice Girls star could be seen with a white towel wrapped around her hair, wearing a personalised silky robe while she talked into the camera. With dewy skin and her usual perfect make up, she described her new summer look to her 32.9 million followers, giving a tutorial on how to use her Satin Kajal Liner in Terracotta.

Fashion icon Victoria admitted she “spent a lot of time obsessing” over the colours in her make up range, telling fans about how different her products are to other things on the market. But she seemed more downbeat than usual in the clip, with her concern over her son’s relationship with his family likely to be laying heavy on her.

The family’s fall-out with eldest son Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, has caused speculation among fans that a feud has emerged. Various cryptic videos have been posted on both sides of the rift, while Brooklyn completely missed out on his dad David’s 50th birthday celebrations – making him the only member of the family not to attend.

Victoria got back to business with her latest video

A recent interview with Glamour’s German magazine saw Brooklyn and Nicola open up on their relationship and the pressures fame has put on them. When asked about how he protects his relationship in the spotlight, Brooklyn said: “Ignore the noise. Keep your head down, work hard, be kind. People are always going to talk. What matters is that we’re happy together.”

Nicola added: “It’s not always easy. On TikTok there are always random stories popping up about us. When I see fake news, my instinct is to shut it down. But it’s not worth it. I just scroll past and move on.”

Nicola, who is the daughter of American billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz, married Brooklyn, Victoria and David Beckham’s eldest son, in 2022. The interview seemed to show Nicola and Brooklyn distancing themselves from his close-knit family.

Cruz posted a sweet photo, reminding Brooklyn he is always part of the Beckham family

When a customer asked about his Cloud23 hot sauce brand’s name, a member of his team explained: “The 23 included in our brand is a warm nod to Brooklyn’s father, David Beckham, who wore number 23 while playing for Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, inspired by NBA legend Michael Jordan.”

But in Brooklyn’s interview in April with Glamour, he offered up a new meaning: “The 23 stands for our engagement date and my age back then.” Fresh images of Brooklyn also show that his tribute to Victoria, a tattoo reading: “Mama’s boy,” has been covered up.

Brooklyn stood firm in the feud, stating he would “always choose” his wife Nicola

In an Instagram video shared in May, Brooklyn appeared to clearly pledge allegiance to Nicola. Showing him take his wife for an early morning motorbike ride, he wrote: “My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby.”

Less than a day after Brooklyn’s pointed statement, his brother Cruz Beckham, 20 shared what seemed to be a response. He posted a clip of one of his mum Victoria’s songs from her solo self-titled album, Every Part Of Me, writing simply: “Listen.”

The lyrics read: “I think you should know that people gonna come and go. Be assured of this one thing, I will still remain. I know that there will come a day when you have to go away. But you have no reason to fear, I promise I’ll be here if someone ever breaks your heart.

“And you feel your world is torn apart. My love for you will bring you through hard times. I’ll help you be strong.” The song poignantly ends: “I’ll always love you so… You’ll always be my baby.”

During a royal outing to a primary school in Scotland, the Princess of Wales charmed the children in an honest yet unexpected response to a child asking who she was

Princess Kate’s trip to Scotland ended with a very cheeky question from a school child(Image: PA)

When mingling with the public during royal outings and engagements, Princess Kate is often probed with questions about the reality of royal life.

While most people who come in contact with Kate are over the moon to meet the senior royal, some spectators have been dumbfounded over all the fuss. One such instance came in 2023 during a trip alongside Prince William to a primary school in Scotland. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Burghead Primary School in Moray, where the royal couple toured the school, met with excited students, and Kate even volunteered to time a bike race between two pupils.

Kate in Moray in 2023(Image: PA)

During their meeting with the kids, Catherine gave one student a high-five and commented: “I really like your school,” before one cheeky child asked the future Queen: “Who are you?”

In a humble and charming response, Kate pointed to her husband and responded: “I’m married to William,” choosing to omit her plethora of royal titles from the school-aged children. Kate’s identity was later called into question by another child at the school, who asked her casually: “Are you a Prince?”

Shaking her head as she clarified, Kate said humbly: “I’m not a Prince. I’m the Duchess of Cambridge. Lots of people call me Catherine.”

When another little girl shouted out: “She’s a Princess!” Kate sweetly asked her, “Are you? Are you a Princess?” When the girl shook her head, Kate replied: “Aww, you look like one in your beautiful pink coat.”

Kate introduced herself to the school kids by saying she is “married to William”(Image: Getty Images)

Later in the day, William became the subject of another sassy child who asked him how old he was, and when the prince asked what age the pupils think he is, he acted shocked when they replied 57, and said: “I’m not that old.”

Kate is no stranger to cases of mistaken identity while on royal outings, as she encountered another hilarious conversation with a home care resident in 2020.

The Prince and Princess of Wales joined together for an outing to the home care facility in Cardiff in 2020 to meet with residents they had previously spoken to on Zoom during the early days of the pandemic.

The royal couple spoke with 87-year-old Joan Drew-Smith, who was quick to question their bingo skills, after they had taken part in a game online with the residents.

During a trip to Cardiff in 2020, Kate was mistaken for William’s assistant (Image: PA)

William quipped to Joan: “You may not recognise us, but we played bingo with you and you won. But you said we didn’t do a very good job?” Joan cheekily responded: “No, you did a s*** job,” to which William responded with a laugh: “Excellent!”

Joan then turned her attention to Kate, who was sitting next to William wearing a mask, as she asked: “Is this your assistant?” Kate laughed and replied: “Well, I’m his assistant! I have been for a long time!”

Following the resident’s sassy outspokenness, William told the staff he “adored Joan”, saying after the visit: “She’s brilliant.” Despite her now global fame, there was a time before her marriage to William in 2011 that no one recognised the Princess of Wales.

According to royal butler Grant Harrold, Kate was left “standing alone” at King Charles ’ 60th birthday in 2008, with no one attempting to engage with her.

He told MyLondon: “I went over and chatted to her while we waited for Will to come in and it was quite sweet. But now – could you imagine Kate in the middle of a room and no one speaking to her? It just wouldn’t happen, she’d be mobbed.”

A tense clear the air meeting between Meghan and Kate was revealed by Prince Harry in Spare – and experts have explained how it changed the course of the monarchy

A clear-the-air meeting between Waleses and the Sussexes “ripped the monarchy to pieces”, a royal expert has claimed. Back in June 2018, the Prince and Princess of Wales met with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as tension had brewed between the couples after Harry and Meghan’s wedding. It came after, as Harry recounted in his memoir Spare, his new wife seemingly being at loggerheads with his sister-in-law in the early days of their romance.

He says the two women had a row over bridesmaid dresses in the lead-up to his wedding that left Meghan in tears and that Kate “grimaced” when the duchess borrowed her lipgloss. Both couples decided to have a clear-the-air chat shortly after the Sussexes’ honeymoon.

The two women at Wimbledon

However, things got so tense that Kate’s fingers supposedly went white. Harry describes the moment in his memoir after he and Meghan were invited over to see William and Kate for tea at their Kensington Palace apartment. He recalls how both couples aired their grievances including Kate, who asked for an apology from Meghan as she gripped a leather sofa so tightly her “fingers were white”.

According to Spare, Kate wanted Meghan to say sorry for making a remark about her hormones and having “baby brain” while she was pregnant. The book then recounts how Meghan apologised and explained that is how she speaks to her friends.

But the encounter took a turn when Harry claims William “pointed a finger at Meg”, then allegedly blasted: “Well, it’s rude, Meghan. These things are not done here.” To which he says Meghan responded: “If you don’t mind, keep your finger out of my face.”

Now in a new Channel 5 documentary, ‘Meghan vs Kate: The Meeting That Changed the Monarchy’, royal experts believe this meeting was a turning point for the Sussexes as set the wheels in motion for Harry and Meghan to dramatically quit their royal roles.

Prince William and Prince Harry with their wives Meghan and Kate(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

According to the Daily Mail’s Richard Kay, this was the meeting that saw “the seed of Megxit sewn” while fellow expert Sarah Hewson said: “Had that meeting been a success, had they been able to put their differences aside, things would have been very different indeed.”

And chief royal correspondent from Newsweek, Jack Royston said: “If only they’d listened. If Meghan had listened what was being said to her, she could have changed way back in 2018. And even if they had still quit the monarchy, they could have saved themselves so much pain and so much conflict.

“What happened in that room back in June 2018 was the defining element of the relationship between the two couples that ripped the monarchy to pieces.”

While respected royal author Valentine Low added: “They had pathetic little differences that should have been sorted out in two minutes. But it helped fuel the flames.”

Harry’s observation in Spare comes after Meghan took aim at Kate during her and Harry’s Netflix docuseries. As she recalled their first meeting she said she was “surprised” by the behind-the-scenes formality of members of the royal family.

Speaking in episode two of the six-part Harry & Meghan docuseries, she said: “When Will and Kate came over, and I met her for the first time, they came over for dinner, I remember I was in ripped jeans and I was barefoot. I was a hugger. I’ve always been a hugger, I didn’t realise that that is really jarring for a lot of Brits.

“I guess I started to understand very quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside. There is a forward-facing way of being, and then you close the door and go ‘You can relax now’, but that formality carries over on both sides. And that was surprising to me.”

Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards has opened up about seeking support from therapists to help deal with her mental health, after candidly speaking about panick attacks and anxiety

Perrie Edwards has spoken about her experience with therapists(Image: Getty Images)

Singer-songwriter Perrie Edwards has opened up about seeking support from therapists to help her deal with panic attacks. The Little Mix member spoke about her experience amid the news that she has taken on a new role.

Perrie, 31, has spoken candidly about experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, with her having raised awareness around mental health over the years. The BRIT Award winner has also previously discussed her experience with agoraphobia.

The X Factor winner has previously revealed that she “never” on her own due to her fear of having a fatal panic attack. She’s shared that her symptoms of panic attacks include eyesight issues and eventually difficulty breathing.

She has now spoken further about her experience, including sharing her thoughts on therapy. Perrie’s latest comments come amid the news that that she is now a celebrity ambassador for the mental health charity Mind.

Perrie Edwards has spoken about her experience with panic attacks and anxiety(Image: Getty Images)

Whilst speaking to Metro over the news, Perrie gave an update on her own mental health. She told the outlet that she is “trying to be at peace” with her anxiety and its physical symptoms, rather than fearing potential panic attacks.

She added that she has “tried everything,” sharing that she has tried “all different kinds” of therapy. Perrie then gave an insight into some of her experiences with therapists, including revealing that she has taken a therapist to work with her.

The singer shared with the outlet that therapists have tried to coach her on strategies for dealing with panic attacks in the past. She however suggested that “everything goes out the window” when she actually experiences one.

Perrie shared: “Last year, maybe in September, I started to take my therapist to work with me, which I know is a very privileged situation.” She added in the interview that she’s aware that many people don’t even have a therapist.

She said that she wanted to “make the most of it” though. Perrie explained that she decided to take her therapist to work with her each day and get them to coach her through any panic attack “there and then” in the moment itself.

Sharing her thoughts on the decision, Perrie told the outlet in the interview, which was published earlier today: “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.” She went on to add that she now wishes that she had done it sooner.

Perrie’s comments come just weeks after she was seen discussing her experience with panic attacks on the Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend. She was the guest for the first episode of the BBC show, which was released last month.

Speaking to host Alison Hammond, she said: “I’ve developed panic disorder, so it’s the fear of having a panic attack.” She explained that she developed that fear after she started suffering from “severe” panic attacks a few years ago.

Perrie shared: “So I was like if I’m on my own and I have a panic attack I might die and nobody will be here to help.” Providing an insight into the impact that has on her life, she went on to say: “So that’s why I’m never on my own.”

Later in the episode, she told Alison that her first panic attack occurred after she had an over-the-counter caffeine shot during a trip to Las Vegas with her bandmates from Little Mix some years ago. Perrie said: “I honestly thought I was having a heart attack from whatever was in [it].”

She recalled “pacing” around her room and having panic attacks, sharing that she ended up in hospital. Perrie added: “After that incident I just kept having them like again and again.” She suggested that the experience had been a “trigger” and said her anxiety was then “through the roof”.

Asked about the signs of a panic attack, she said: “My arms go limp. My legs go limp. And then my eyesight starts to go. And then I can’t see anything. And then my heart starts racing and then I just can’t breathe. And I just feel like I’m gonna die so I start freaking out.”

Prince Harry and Meghan may have stepped back from royal life – but they’re not shutting the palace gates for their kids just yet. The couple reportedly want Archie and Lilibet to keep their titles, sparking debate over whether it’s about choice … or mixed messages.

Harry and Meghan reportedly want Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to hang onto their royal titles.(Image: Getty)

Despite Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping away from their royal duties and all the palace drama a while ago, it seems they’re keeping the door open for their kids to walk a different path.

They reportedly want Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to hang onto their royal titles – just in case they decide they do want to be working royals one day. Apparently, Harry and Meghan see it as giving their kids the option when they’re older. It came after the source spoke out and claimed the Sussexes feared passports for their children were being held up due to the use of their royal titles.

It has all raised a few eyebrows., with former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond asking why the Sussexes are holding so tightly to the titles when they’ve been so outspoken about wanting out of the royal system in the first place.

So, what do you think? Is Harry being thoughtful about giving his kids future choices — or is it a bit contradictory after everything he and Meghan have said about the monarchy? What do you think to Harry’s plan? Take our poll below.

Jennie Bond told the Mirror: “I really don’t understand why, having extricated themselves from a life they did not enjoy and in which Harry has publicly spoken of ‘feeling trapped’, they want to give their children the option of re-joining. It makes no sense.

“Who knows what’s going to happen in the future? But it’s very hard to see how two children who are clearly now more American than British would want to change their whole way of life and become working members of the royal family.”

Archie and Lilibet got prince and princess titles when their grandfather King Charles became monarch in 2022. The first time their titles were formally announced was after Lilibet’s christening in March 2023.

Harry and Meghan with their children (Image: ARCHWELL)

Due to the reported hold-up in their British passports, it is said that Harry started to explore the possibility of changing his family surname to Spencer in a nod to his late mother, Princess Diana.

And Jennie added: “I think Harry has always been more Spencer than Windsor, so if he was ever going to change his name, it would be to Spencer.

“But this would be a final nail in the coffin of his relationship with his father and his brother. It would amount to a public declaration that he no longer saw himself as part of the royal family.”

There has been continued controversy over the Sussexes’ HRH titles since the pair quit their royal roles five years ago. As part of their Megxit negotiations with the Palace, Meghan and the Duke of Sussex agreed to stop using “Her Royal Highness” and “His Royal Highness” at the end of March 2020. They still retain the styles, with Harry having had his since birth, but they are essentially held in abeyance.

However, earlier this year, it emerged Meghan had used her HRH style on a gift basket sent to make-up entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima last year, with a monogrammed card reading: “With Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex”.

Kern Lima showed an image of the present in footage of her podcast interview with Meghan. It contained a jar of Meghan’s jam which she has started selling as part of her As Ever lifestyle business brand.

A source described the basket as a “personal gift”. The duchess’s representatives denied that the couple used them, but a source later said that the Sussexes did not use HRH publicly but retained the style, and did not use it for commercial purposes.

Royal expert Jennie Bond has questioned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reported plan they’ve hatched for the future for their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet

Prince Harry (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may no longer be working royals or carry out duties for the King. But the couple reportedly don’t want to rule out their children opting to support the monarchy, despite their bombshell move to quit their royal roles.

Insiders close to the Sussexes have said they want Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to retain their titles and HRH styles so they can choose to become working royals if they so wish when they are adults. It came after the source spoke out and claimed the Sussexes feared passports for their children were being held up due to the use of their royal titles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Colombia last year(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

The couple are said to have been left exasperated as they waited months for British passports to arrive and reportedly believed it was due to the fact they included their children’s royal titles on the application. But former BBC royal expert Jennie Bond has questioned why Harry and Meghan appear so keen to cling onto titles for their children – even though they have previously railed against the institution of monarchy.

She told the : “I really don’t understand why, having extricated themselves from a life they did not enjoy and in which Harry has publicly spoken of ‘feeling trapped’, they want to give their children the option of re-joining. It makes no sense.

“Who knows what’s going to happen in the future? But it’s very hard to see how two children who are clearly now more American than British would want to change their whole way of life and become working members of the royal family.”

Archie and Lilibet got prince and princess titles when their grandfather King Charles became monarch in 2022. The first time their titles were formally announced was after Lilibet’s christening in March 2023.

Harry and Meghan with their children (Image: ARCHWELL)

Due to the reported hold-up in their British passports, it is said that Harry started to explore the possibility of changing his family surname to Spencer in a nod to his late mother, Princess Diana.

And Jennie added: “I think Harry has always been more Spencer than Windsor, so if he was ever going to change his name, it would be to Spencer.

“But this would be a final nail in the coffin of his relationship with his father and his brother. It would amount to a public declaration that he no longer saw himself as part of the royal family.”

There has been continued controversy over the Sussexes’ HRH titles since the pair quit their royal roles five years ago. As part of their Megxit negotiations with the Palace, Meghan and the Duke of Sussex agreed to stop using “Her Royal Highness” and “His Royal Highness” at the end of March 2020. They still retain the styles, with Harry having had his since birth, but they are essentially held in abeyance.

However, earlier this year, it emerged Meghan had used her HRH style on a gift basket sent to make-up entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima last year, with a monogrammed card reading: “With Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex”.

Kern Lima showed an image of the present in footage of her podcast interview with Meghan. It contained a jar of Meghan’s jam which she has started selling as part of her As Ever lifestyle business brand.

A source described the basket as a “personal gift”. The duchess’s representatives denied that the couple used them, but a source later said that the Sussexes did not use HRH publicly but retained the style, and did not use it for commercial purposes.

Following his success on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023, Bobby Brazier received new opportunities and has decided now is the right time to leave EastEnders

Bobby Brazier is set to depart from EastEnders after a four-year stint. The 22-year-old actor and model, known for his role as Freddie Slater, has attracted numerous offers following his runner-up finish on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023. His exit from Albert Square is scheduled for later this year.

An EastEnders spokesperson confirmed, “We can confirm that Bobby Brazier will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future.”

According to a source close to the show: “Bosses recently met with Bobby to discuss a potential storyline, but Bobby felt this was the right moment to explore new ventures beyond the series.
“The timing aligned perfectly for both parties. Although his final scenes are some time away, the character has enjoyed a strong run, and now is the time for Bobby to pursue fresh opportunities while EastEnders bids farewell to Freddie Slater,” they told The Sun.

Bobby plays Freddie Slater on the BBC soap (
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BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Bobby’s exit from EastEnders coincides with a wave of bold casting choices by new executive producer Ben Wadey, who is bringing back fan favourites like Michelle Ryan (Zoe Slater), Jake Wood (Max Branning), and Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell). Meanwhile, Lacey Turner is stepping away from her role as Stacey Slater for a break.

Since joining the soap as Freddie Slater in 2022, Bobby has gone on to win a National Television Award for Rising Star and even appeared in the Paramount+ drama Curfew while continuing his work on EastEnders.

Clearly thriving in his craft, Bobby recently shared: “I love my job. I love being on EastEnders and I love modelling. But I’ll probably take a break at some point. Just travel, get inspired, meet new people.”

Bobby joined EastEnders in 2022 (
Image:
BBC)
Reflecting on his journey, the once-reserved 22-year-old admitted that fame hasn’t always sat comfortably with him – especially during his Strictly Come Dancing run, where he initially “wanted to get voted off.”

Bobby connects his discomfort in the spotlight to the loss of his mother, Jade Goody, when he was just five years old. “I don’t want to be famous. Maybe I did when I was younger. Now I just want to act,” he said.

Freddie’s early storyline saw him mistakenly believe Billy Mitchell was his dad, confronting him swiftly and emotionally – a debut that showed how Brazier can “blow us away” with raw emotion.

He then embarked on a heartfelt journey with ADHD representation. One scene of Freddie revisiting past school trauma by confronting an old teacher received acclaim. Fans praised the depth of his emotional portrayal, showing how the character’s grief and anger were believable both on and off-screen.

Bobby is set to leave the soap after four years (
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In a powerful 2023 arc, Freddie defended Stacey Slater from a violent assault attempt by Theo Hawthorne. He attacked Theo with an iron – echoing Little Mo’s past – delivering a performance that had audiences in tears and earned widespread praise.

Most recently, Freddie uncovered the traumatic truth that his biological father is Graham Foster – his mother’s assailant. The plot reveals Freddie’s emotional turmoil and determination as he seeks out Graham at a car dealership.

In emotional scenes that followed, he decided firmly to cut ties with Graham, leaving many viewers deeply moved.

OnlyFans star Lily Phillips will star in the first episode of the sixth season of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over – and some fans of the TV presenter have expressed their disappointment

The new season of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over will feature Lily Phillips as one of the stars(Image: UKTV)

Stacey Dooley has been criticised by some fans after it was announced that Lily Phillips will be starring in the new season of her TV show.

The presenter’s show Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, which sees her spend 72 hours in the company of a wide range of characters and families, is returning for a sixth season. It will air on U and U&W later this year, with 23-year-old OnlyFans star Lily – known for having sex with 100 men in a day – starring in the first episode.

As part of the series, Stacey will meet Lily in her London home to learn more about her career and what the content creator does. As news of the new season was announced this week, Stacey, 38, said: “I’m thrilled to be back for another series of Sleeps Over!

The OnlyFans star is known for her stunt of having sex with 100 men in a day(Image: Lily Phillips/Instagram)

“Truly, it’s such a loved format and people always remind me of their fave moments when I’m out and about. We’ve got another 3 episodes that you’re gonna love! The themes we touch on feel incredibly timely. As always, a sincere thank you to those families who agree to open their doors. Strap in!”

U&W director of programming Adam Collings added: “Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over has become a U&W audience favourite, no doubt due to the array of families and their stories, but of course Stacey being at the heart and gaining unprecedented access to their homes. Her warmth and compassion allow for a safe judgement-free environment, giving viewers an open and honest conversation, which is what makes this series so special.”

After news of the upcoming season was shared on social media, many fans congratulated Stacey, but others expressed their disappointment at the fact that Lily will be starring in it. One wrote on Instagram: “Pretty grim giving that deviant airtime, not a single positive thing can come from the trainwreck of her life, screams if the worst click bait, expected better tbh.”

While some fans expressed their support for Stacey, others criticizing her for giving Lily a platform(Image: UKTV)

Another said: “Really disappointing, just don’t think Stacey Dooley should be promoting or giving this girl a platform. Lowest derivative entertainment, a real regression in content from you Stacey.” Someone else joked: “If she is sleeping over at Lilly Phillips’ gaff I strongly suggest she gets the sheets fumigated!”

However, some people were more supportive with one saying: “Omg wow this will be so interesting!!!!” Someone else added: “Can’t wait. Love these shows x.”

Another praised Stacey for giving Lily a platform to talk about herself, writing: “This is so exciting! I was so touched by the documentary that came out about her and have been wanting to hear more about her. Stacey is the perfect person for this I absolutely love the compassionate and thoughtful way she covers sex workers.”