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After the Spanish Grand Prix, Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton flew back to the UK to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at No.10 Downing Street this week

Lewis Hamilton speaking with Prime Minister Keir Starmer(Image: @lewishamilton/Instagram)

Lewis Hamilton has demanded a more inclusive education system in the UK after meeting with the Prime Minister. The Formula 1 icon visited No.10 Downing street this week for a meeting with Keir Starmer, along with a group of students, for discussion about education reform.

Representing his foundation Mission 44, which he founded in 2021, Ferrari driver Hamilton travelled to London days after finishing sixth at the Spanish Grand Prix. On Wednesday, he took part in a roundtable discussion with Starmer and education secretary Bridget Phillipson.

Seven-time F1 champion Hamilton has, for many years, used his platform as one of Britain’s most prominent sporting heroes to champion equality and diversity in all aspects of life. And he spoke of his own experience with the UK education system as he advocated for greater support for students from underprivileged backgrounds.

He posted several photos of himself and the students visiting Downing Street and speaking to the Prime Minister on social media, and wrote: “The future of education must be inclusive.

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“Today, myself, Mission 44, our partners and some incredible students met with the UK Prime Minister for an important discussion on how we can make sure all young people are supported to succeed in school, regardless of their background.

“I struggled in school and never felt like my voice was heard, so I know first-hand that ensuring every student feels they belong in school is vital.”

Hamilton went on to add that the meeting was a success and saw Starmer’s Government “commit to working with Mission 44 to enact change focused on making the education system more inclusive”.

In the discussion, which took place at the Cabinet table inside No.10, the Prime Minister said: “I want to thank Lewis – this was his idea, this is his legacy. He’s inspired generations and is now using that influence on this project and is designed to make a real difference in the lives of young people across the country.

“We need to acknowledge we’re in a really challenging time for young people. A lot of children left school at the beginning of the Covid pandemic and haven’t gone back to school. The achievement gap between the richest and poorest is back to levels we haven’t seen since 2011. That’s shocking, because I like to think we’re a country that always moves forwards, always taking a step in the right direction.

“When things start going backwards we know we have a real problem. That’s why I’m really pleased we’re going to publish a best practice framework – to encourage students to enjoy learning, achieve their potential, and have confidence.”

Michael Schumacher hasn’t been seen in public since suffering a severe brain injury during a skiing accident in December 2013, despite Formula 1 fans hoping to hear from their idol

Michael Schumacher is guarded from the public eye by his loving wife, Corrina(Image: Getty Images)

Formula 1 fans have been told that they won’t hear from legendary driver Michael Schumacher ever again. The German, 56, continues to receive round-the-clock care from a team of dedicated medical staff and his loving wife, Corinna, after a tragic skiing accident in December 2013.

Schumacher won seven world titles to become arguably the most iconic name and face in F1. But he’s been hidden from the public eye ever since he suffered a severe brain injury after hitting his head on a rock in the French Alps.

Doctors placed him into an induced coma which lasted for 250 days before Schumacher was later allowed to return to home and continue to his treatment. His family have fought fiercely to protect his privacy, with Schumacher completely reliant on caregivers.

Updates have been scarce but it’s been said that the stricken racer can now no longer speak. F1 fans have held out hope for 11-and-a-half years that they’ll catch another glimpse of Schumacher, who remains tied for Drivers’ Championships with Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari’s current icon.

But in a new interview, those hopes have been dampened. Craig Scarborough, who’s covered the sport for around 25 years and interviewed Schumacher multiple times, recently spoke to the Sun and revealed details of his condition.

“I spoke to someone who is very, very close to him and they just explained we’re not going to hear any more from him,” Scarborough explained. “He’s in a comfortable position as far as he can be with his state of health.”

Fans will be glad to hear that Schumacher, who recently became a grandparent after his daughter, Gina, gave birth, is doing the best he can in the horrific circumstances. But even those who knew him well prefer not to think of him in his current state.

Flavio Briatore, Schumacher’s former manager at Benetton and now the de facto boss of Alpine, told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera this week: “If I close my eyes. I see him smiling after a victory. I prefer to remember him like that rather than him just lying on a bed.”

Michael Schumacher has two children with wife Corinna; son Mick and daughter Gina(Image: Formula 1 / Netflix)

Briatore’s comments add to those made by Schumacher’s ex-wife, Elisabetta Gregoraci, in 2020, as she revealed: “Michael doesn’t speak; he communicates with his eyes. Only three people can visit him, and I know who they are.”

Former Ferrari chief Jean Todt is understood to be one of those three outside of the family, saying in 2022: “I can see him but of course, what I miss is what we used to do together. I watch Grands Prix with Michael.”

Schumacher’s 26-year-old son, Mick, raced in Formula 1 for Haas in 2021 and 2022. Scarborough believes that spending time with Mick is vital for Michael and respects his family’s stance on privacy.

“I think a lot of people demand stuff from him and I think that’s wrong,” Scarborough added. “He is himself, and his family have a lot to contend with. Until you’ve cared for somebody, I don’t think anyone realises the emotion and the physical workload.

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“The fact that they have been bold enough to withdraw from public life and not be tempted to do exclusives out there to various people, I think, is noble, and I hope that continues. I hope they can find happiness in the situation they find themselves in.”

The journalist went on to say: “He was a guy who enjoyed his personal time. He loved his family. He did lots of lovely things. He clearly liked a drink and he loved a big cigar. But he had lots of time to bring up his son.”

Corinna, who married Schumacher in 1995, opened up on his condition during a 2021 Netflix documentary. “We’re together,” she said. “We live together at home.

“We do therapy. We’re trying to carry on as a family. We do everything we can to make Michael better and to make sure he’s comfortable. And to simply make him feel our family, our bond.

“And no matter what, I will do everything I can. We all will. We’re trying to carry on as a family, the way Michael liked it and still does.”

As it has been reported that Freddy Brazier is living with his grandmother Jackiey Budden, a source has revealed the real reason for the alleged family feud as dad Jeff is ‘livid’.

A source has revealed the real reason for the alleged family feud between Freddy Brazier and his dad Jeff(Image: BBC)

Freddy Brazier is said to have felt as though he’s ‘fallen into the background’ of his actor brother Bobby’s success, says a source.

The aspiring model is thought to have been living with his grandmother, Jackeiy, over the last week before he revealed he was checking himself into a rehab centre on Friday.

Freddy was pictured with her maternal grandmother amid reports of a rift between the 20-year-old and his dad Jeff, with Freddy allegedly smoking a joint during the outing. And revealing that the relationship has left Jeff ‘livid’, a source told Mirror, “Jeff is livid over the whole thing. He feels that he has brought the kids up single-handedly and Jackiey is a bad influence. Drugs are not something Jeff wants the boys around and he’s not happy with the whole situation.”

Jeff has had a long-standing feud with Jade’s mum. Previously he said that during his sons’ childhoods, Jackiey would spoil them with “unsuitable” gifts, claiming she once bought Freddy a hamster without checking with him, and supplied the boys with mobile phones during a visit. “I just wish we could work together a little better,” he said in 2012.

Despite a seemingly close family bond, Freddy is thought to have been spending more time away from his dad and brother(Image: Instagram/jeffbrazier)

However, the relationship later broke down completely and Jackiey didn’t see her grandsons for a period of time, before regular visits began again. “As she settled in herself, the boys kept a lot of contact with her and at the moment she’s very helpful and very prominent in their lives,” said Jeff in 2014.

Revealing the alleged reason for Freddy’s increased time with Jackiey, the source says that his brother Bobby’s soaring success on TV hasn’t been easy.

“It’s difficult for Bobby and for Freddy as brothers, especially considering Bobby’s success in recent years with Strictly and EastEnders – Freddy feels like he’s fallen into the background.

“It’s a case of him rebelling against it all. But they are really close as siblings and Bobby wants more than anything for his brother to come home and for the family to be back together again. He hates seeing his dad so anxious.”

The source claims that Freddy feels ‘in the background’ of his brother Bobby’s success(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Percival)

While Bobby has carved out a successful TV career, Freddy’s profile is also on the rise. He describes himself as a “model and TV personality” and appeared on Celebrity Race Across The World alongside Jeff.

Last Friday, days after he was spotted smoking what appeared to be a joint with Jackiey, Freddy revealed he was checking into rehab. He wrote in his Instagram Stories that he was going to be “cutting down” as he headed to a rehab centre in Marbella.

“I’ve been smoking from the age of 12 and it’s time to stop,” he wrote. “It was a bad coping mechanism that turned into an addiction – something I relied on and something that made me feel sane and somewhat OK.“

Continuing that he had found a rehab centre where he could heal, Freddy added, “I want to be clean so I can live life happily and have healthy relationships with people and be there for all of my family rather than feeling like I’m in the middle and have to choose a side. I haven’t been able to feel love properly as I have never loved myself and it starts now. I want to play football and take up boxing. I want to be happy and be in a healthy relationship and have a healthy relationship with my Nana and my father.”

Nick Knowles first met his new wife Katie Dadzie back in 2019 and the pair have now made it official and tied the knot

Nick Knowles has married his fiancée 27-years his junior in a romantic six-figure ceremony today. The DIY SOS star has tied the knot to Katie Dadzie after more than four years together.

34-year-old Katie and 62-year-old Nick first met back in 2019 before making their relationship official two years later in 2021. The pair certainly haven’t gone without when it’s come to their special day as it was reported that the event has cost six-figures.

Nick looked suave in a light pink tuxedo jacket which he paired with black trousers and a matching black bow tie. He finished his look with a purple flower in his lapel.

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Meanwhile, Katie stunned guests as she wore a non-traditional wedding gown. Instead of the usual all-white dress, she instead opted to go for white with blue flower details.

She had her hair tied up in a bun and went for full glam wedding makeup. She then accessorised her look with a sparkly statement necklace and a long veil.

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Nick and Katie first crossed paths in 2019 when Katie’s daughters became friends with Nick’s youngest son Eddie, 9, at a play centre. Katie is a lingerie and sex toy business owner and also owns another company, Boobbix which sells ‘lactation products for breastfeeding mums’.

Nick got down on one knee two years ago when the pair were in New Orleans together. Since then, Katie has celebrated her last time being single as she headed out on on a hen-do with her nearest and dearest soon before the big day.

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Katie, who is also a proud mum-of-two, had to defend the significant age gap between her and Nick. However, she isn’t the first younger woman that the star has been associated with.

In 2019, Nick was seen getting close to 26-year-old PR executive Emily Hallinan as they enjoyed a date with each other to a West End show. The year previous saw the TV star in a relationship with marketing executive Rebecca Kearns who is also reportedly over 30 years younger than him.

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After he split up from Rebecca, Nick was photographed getting cosy with Emmerdale’s Gemma Oaten following an evening at the TV Choice Awards in September 2016.

However, the photos led to their split, with Gemma talking about the situation, saying: “One Sunday morning we were lying in bed and all these texts came through about us being photographed together. In an instant he completely changed. It was all about him and how it was going to affect his family. It was really cruel as he said it didn’t matter for me. I felt sick.”

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She added: “I said, ‘Do you want to throw away what we have? We have done nothing wrong’. But he just dropped me like a ton of bricks. I thought it was a real relationship and he wasn’t afraid to let others know.”

Love Island host Maya Jama teased the first bombshell to descend on the villa, hopefully causing lots of drama for fans of the show – and for the first time ever, an American contestant joins the cast

First Love Island bombshell ‘revealed’ as Vegas pool party waitress(Image: Linkedin)

Love Island’s first bombshell has been revealed as a stunning Las Vegas pool party waitress. Antonia Laites, 24, looks after the VIP cabana huts at the swanky Fontainebleau Resort in the gambling mecca.

Brunette Toni is the first American bombshell to take part in the reality dating show, which kicks off on ITV2 on Monday (June 9). She will join the other islanders as a bombshell – a role usually reserved for the best-looking contestants.

Antonia, who is from Connecticut, has also worked in Miami as a pool server, while attending Florida Atlantic University to study Public Management. She moved to Vegas and has worked in Sin City since February last year, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Super-keen Toni says she’s ready to have a baby with someone, revealing what she’s looking for in a man. Before entering the villa, she said: “Someone that can make me laugh – I’m super outgoing. And someone that’s quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together.”

Antonia looks after the VIP cabanas at swanky Vegas resort Fontainebleau(Image: Linkedin)

But after living in three different states, she’s given up on dating in the US, branding it a “mess” – and instead has set her sights on a British guy. She said: “It’s time to try something new! I have some British friends and they’re pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners.” Let’s see what she says after a few weeks in the villa…

And while she’s looking for a British Bradley Cooper lookalike, Toni says her biggest turn offs are “bad hygiene. Bad breath. Not getting hair cuts. If we’re going on a date and you’re not dressed for the occasion… then that’s a bit of an ick!”

The hospitality professional went into the villa on day one, meaning she’s likely to have been ruffling feathers since the get-go. Maya Jama teased Antonia’s appearance on the show with a voice note she played, which was posted on the official Love Island Instagram.

The video was captioned: “A voice note from the first Bombshell? I’m listening.” Maya could be heard at the start of the clip dropping one of the show’s signature lines: “Oh, I’ve got a text! I’ve been expecting this one.”

The TV personality heard an American voice say: “Hey Maya, I heard you want more twists. How about an American bombshell? Get ready, I’m on my way.”

Although the voice note didn’t give the name of the sender, it did confirm that Love Island UK will be welcoming their first ever US islander. Maya ended the teaser, adding: “Alright, there’s the sweet, sweet sounds of an American.”

Creative director of Love Island, ITV’s Mike Spencer-Hayter, previously revealed how the Love Island bombshells are usually cast. He told The Sun: “Do you know what I always say, the cast get released and then the ex’s come forward. And that’s how you get the bombshells.

“They will have to go through the process, but we have already a pool of really really good bombshells lined up. There’s some people in that mix that are really under the radar as well.

“The casting team have been working for quite a while now. Gone to lots of different events and been out and about looking for people and I think they’ve done a brilliant job. We always have those killer bombshells to come in.”

Islanders will spend the summer in the villa to try and bag the £50k prize – and maybe find true love on the side(Image: ITV)

Meanwhile, the rest of the Love Island cast has been confirmed, with the usual array of models, personal trainers and actors, all looking for love (and brand deals). Maya returns as host for the twelfth season, with more drama than ever promised by producers.

Director Mike confirmed that viewers can expect a big surprise in week one. With fans’ speculating about what’s in store, he said it’s not going to be another reality star or celeb, like Joey Essex.

The ITV boss gave more clues, confirming “no former Love Islanders are coming in this year”. While fans are kept guessing, he promises to “keep it exciting”, adding that producers are set to “tear up the rule book a bit.”

Meghan Markle could be about to expand her brand into the hospitality sector after records showed a huge play by the Duchess and former actress

Meghan Markle could be expanding her brand(Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle is ready to grow her brand as she continues her return into the public eye, according to reports. The former Suits actress appears to have plans to venture into the hotel and restaurant industry with her latest move.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has been continuing to trademark her lifestyle firm, recently retitled to As Ever. It has be listed as “hospitality services” in records, with it said this will include places to stay, “provision of food and drink” and temporary lodgings.

It’s the latest bold move by Meghan has has spent the last year creating a new brand for herself away from the Royal Family. As well as her ventures, which include products such as jam, Meghan has been involved in TV productions, including Netflix’s With Love, Meghan.

As Ever’s latest Instagram post(Image: aseverofficial /Instagram)

It’s thought that a venture into the hospitality sector would suit Meghan, too. The mum-of-two said during her Netflix series: “When I have someone stay, one of my favourite things to do is prep the guest room.”

And her brand’s website hinted there was more to come with its slogan too. It described it as: “As Ever is more than a brand — it’s a love language. ­

“Created by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, As Ever welcomes you to a collection of products, each inspired by her long-lasting love of cooking, entertaining and hostessing.”

With Meghan’s As Ever Instagram page becoming more active recently, a snap of the Duchess running in the sea in a white frock appeared over the weekend. The upload was captioned: “So excited for all the good to come! Running into the weekend like.”

Harry and Meghan took their kids to Disney(Image: meghan/Instagram)

Just hours before the water upload, Meghan had shared a series of heartwarming photos which featured herself, hubby Prince Harry, and their children – six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Lilibet. The family of four were seen enjoying a memorable family trip to Disneyland.

Sharing the montage with her 3.7million followers on her personal page, Meghan described their two-day visit as “pure joy”. She also expressed gratitude to the park for helping create their special experience.

Offering a glimpse into her family’s stateside life, Meghan included a sweet photo of Archie and Lilibet meeting Elsa from Frozen for the first time. There was also a photograph of Prince Harry and Lilibet enjoying a ride together.

The adorable family trip uploads come after a video of a pregnant Meghan twerking caused controversy. The clip, which runs for more than a minute and also features a dad-dancing Harry sees the pair dance together.

Meghan is wearing a black maternity dress in the footage and is seen cradling her large bump as she dances. The upload came after Meghan had earlier posted never-before-seen intimate family photos of “Daddy’s little girl and favorite adventurer” Lili to mark her birthday.

Katie Price has told her social media followers she had to send Harvey Price back to college a day early after she woke to the sound of him smashing her expensive television

Harvey smashed his mum’s £3k tv(Image: PA)

Reality TV star Katie Price has revealed she has had to send son Harvey back to college early after he destroyed her television. The former glamour model took to Snapchat to share the incident which saw her oldest son “smash” the £3,000 device.

Harvey, 23, shocked his mum after his outburst left her needing a new TV for her living rom. The mum-of-five told her social media followers what had happened before informing her son of the consequences of his actions.

Uploading a video to the platform, Katie filmed Harvey, who has septo-optic dysplasia (a disorder of early brain development which has caused blindness), autism and Prader-Willi Syndrome (a rare genetic condition which can cause an excessive appetite).

She explained how she was woken up by the sound of the TV smashing at six in the morning. In the clip, Katie, 47, asked him: “What has mummy just heard?” In a calm response, Harvey said: “Smashing the TV.”

Katie Price has opened up about Harvey smashing the TV

She then questioned why he did what he did and he told her that it had angered him. She later told her followers that she wasn’t convinced by his story, saying she didn’t think anything had been playing on the screen.

Katie went on to tell Harvey: “You was going to college tomorrow to get some new meds [medication], but now when are you going? You are going now.”

A despondent Harvey replied: “Oh god,” before his mum explained she needed to send him back so she could get a new TV for her home. She described the situation as “sad”.

Later, Harvey apologised and told the former glamour model it wouldn’t happen again. However, Katie told her son: “Well you’ve got to go to collage now and get some meds.”

Harvey and Katie before his 23rd birthday(Image: katieprice/instagram)

The update comes after Katie celebrated her son’s 23rd birthday last month. She shared a gorgeous photo of herself and her son cuddling in bed before his birthday celebrations.

Katie took to her Instagram stories on Bank Holiday Monday to share her excitement about Harvey turning another year older. The sweet upload saw the duo laying face-to-face in bed as they enjoyed a relaxing day chilling at home.

Katie shared her excitement for son’s big day as she gushed: “Bank holiday cuddles before lots of celebrations tomorrow.” She has been open about Harvey’s growing health concerns as he tipped the scale at 30 stone.

Speaking candidly to sister Sophie on The Katie Price Show, Kate didn’t hold back about the reality of their situation. “He’s just under 30st and that’s huge,” she explained. “He’s on the verge of a heart attack. He won’t have a long life if he carries on putting more and more weight on.”

Katie then confessed they are working closely with a medical team to try to turn his situation around.

Gemma Collins has said that she feels like she’s ‘dying’(Image: Instagram/gemmacollins)

Gemma Collins has said that she feels like she’s ‘dying’ as her vital Pneumonia battle enters its fourth week. The former TOWIE star, 44, was struck down with the debilitating illness almost a month ago and has been struggling to breathe since.

On Wednesday, a bedridden Gemma took to Instagram to share an update about her health, revealing that she had been seriously unwell for a number of weeks. In her post, which included a photo of the reality TV star laying in bed, she wrote: “Hey guys sorry been quiet i have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily. I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”

At the time, Gemma also shared a further update on her Instagram Story, showing that she was receiving treatment via a drip and had been seen by a doctor. The much-loved TV star was struck down with Pneumonia – an inflammation of the lungs typically caused by an infection. While most people recover within two to four weeks, infants, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions are at a higher risk of severe illness and may require hospitalisation.

Gemma Collins has shared a health update

Luckily, Gemma has not had to go to hospital, but speaking to The Mirror, she admitted that she feels as though ‘she’s dying’. “Because the Pneumonia is viral, no antibiotic is going to help me. I’ve been really short of breath and obviously I have work commitments that I would never not turn up to. I’m old-school, I would always fulfill my work commitments.

“It’s shocking, I’ve had it now for over three weeks and I had steroids given to me by my doctor. It was DJ Fat Tony’s wedding and I had to take them to get through that, but I’m off them now and the sickness is really kicking back in. It’s so frustrating because I normally have so much energy and I’m always loving life, but now I get really breathless really quickly and I feel like I’m dying.”

Thankfully, Gemma’s doctor believes she’s through the worst of it now as the GC revealed that she is having final chest scans this weekend. “The doctor is coming to my house and I’m praying that I’ll be on the mend soon.”

Gemma had the doctors come to her house(Image: Instagram/gemmacollins)

Throughout the duration of her debilitating health battle over the past month, Gemma has tried her best to slow down and rest – but admits that it’s just not in her blood to do so. “I’ve got one more job to do this weekend and then I have two weeks off, so I’m praying in that time I will properly recover. But I can’t take it easy. I’m just one of those people who has to always be doing something and I feel so guilty when I’m forced to stop working.”

When Gemma announced her health woes earlier this week, fans and famous friends alike rushed to wish her well in the comment section. “You giving us all so much energy and good vibes! Get your rest! Wouldn’t want anything to happen to you,” X Factor legends Jedward told their close pal. EastEnders and Celebrity Big Brother star also shared her love by leaving Gemma a love-heart emoji under her post.

SlayStation will kick off at King’s Cross Station on 7th June(Image: Instagram/loveofhuns/trainline)

Even though her body needs all the rest that it can get, Gemma is pushing through for an exciting event that she’s hosting alongside Trainline today at London’s King’s Cross station. The GC lis set to launch SlayStation – the glam stop of dreams to help fans get their journey for your Big Night Out off to a great start.

Whether you need a last-minute touch-up, a photo-ready refresh, or to simply get you in the mood, Trainline’s SlayStation will be on hand before fans head out on their big nights out. There will be professional hair, makeup and glam artists available, accessories on hand to dial up looks and selfie opportunities with a backdrop made for the Instagram.

Meghan Markle has shared a carefree beach snap after she was accused of ‘over-sharing’ in a ‘cringeworthy’ video of her twerking to celebrate her daughter’s birthday

Meghan Markle posted a snap celebrating the weekend (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle has brushed off backlash surrounding her “cringeworthy” twerking video with a carefree beach snap.

The Duchess of Sussex spoke of ‘running into the weekend’ as she frolicked in the water in her most recent Instagram post on her As Ever account.

The 43-year-old was pictured prancing in the water on a sunny beach, sporting a flowing white sundress as she revealed her excitement ‘for all the good to come’.

Just hours earlier, she had shared a series of heartwarming photos featuring herself, Prince Harry, and their children – six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Lilibet – during a memorable family trip to Disneyland.

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Sharing the montage with her 3.7million followers, the mother-of-two described their two-day visit as “pure joy” and expressed gratitude to the park for the special experience.

She also highlighted the fun-filled moments the family enjoyed, from thrilling rides to indulging in delicious treats.

Offering a glimpse into their life in the U.S., she included a sweet photo of Archie and Lilibet meeting Elsa from Frozen for the first time, along with a touching shot of Prince Harry and Lilibet sharing a ride together.

This latest social media update follows an earlier post that raised eyebrows – a lighthearted but awkward video of her and Prince Harry dancing in a hospital room in an effort to induce Lilibet’s birth.

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The candid video, which runs for more than a minute, also features Harry, who is seen dancing in and out of the frame. He is beckoned in by Meghan as the pair dance together, with the duke appearing at the end with the hood of his grey hoodie up as he continues his dance moves.

Meghan is wearing a black maternity dress and cradles her large bump as she dances, as well as lifting her skirt above her knees, raising her hands in the air and wiggling low with her hands on her hips and legs.

The release of the footage is one of the more unusual ways a member of the royal family has marked a royal birthday. Earlier, the duchess posted never-before-seen intimate family photos of “Daddy’s little girl and favorite adventurer” Lili.

The Sussexes celebrated Lili’s birthday at Disney(Image: meghan/Instagram)

Meghan shared a black-and-white snap of herself cuddling the princess, who was sat on her lap, with the pair both sporting windswept hair, seemingly on a boat.

Another image showed Meghan tenderly cradling newborn Lili as she enjoyed skin-to-skin time with the new addition to her family in 2021. In a later post, she described how Lili’s relationship with Harry was “the sweetest bond to watch unfold”.

Meghan Markle raised eyebrows with a video of her twerking trying to bring on labour – and royal expert Jennie Bond has revealed how those at the palace would have reacted to the clip

Meghan Markle would have left King Charles ‘horrified’ with her “utterly bizarre” decision to share a video of her twerking to bring on labour, a royal expert has claimed. The Duchess of Sussex astonished royal watchers and fans by posting the video of her dancing in a hospital room alongside Prince Harry while waiting for the arrival of their daughter, Princess Lilibet.

In the clip, a heavily pregnant Meghan twerks to the Starrkeisha song Baby Momma lifting her skirt above her knees, raising her hands in the air and wiggling low with her hands on her hips and legs. Meghan shared the clip on Lilibet’s fourth birthday, saying: “Four years ago today, this also happened.

Meghan Markle dances around her hospital room (Image: Meghan/Instagram)

“Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work – there was only one thing left to do!”

And for royal expert Jennie Bond, she believes it is an “astonishing video on any level” and reveals what the King would have thought of it. The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror : “The hours before you give birth are some of the most personal, intimate and private in the lives of any couple.

Meghan dropped low in the video (Image: Meghan/Instagram)

“And women are perfectly entitled to do whatever they feel like to get through the waiting, and the pain. Giving birth is a serious business, and anything to lighten the mood is welcome.

“However – to share those scenes with the world is utterly bizarre and, in my view, takes away all the magic of the moment. I cannot imagine why she chose to release it. Maybe show it one day to your nearest and dearest— but to anyone and everyone who wants to click on it?

“I can hear the voice of the late Queen’s former private secretary, Lord Charteris, repeating the comments he once made about Fergie: ‘Vulgar, vulgar, vulgar’.

Harry joins in with the dancing (Image: Meghan/Instagram)

“If the King has watched it, which I doubt, though he can’t have missed the headlines I’m sure he would be horrified. Royalty has to carry with it some measure of dignity.”

Since sharing the clip many have questioned why she posted it, given the couple’s supposed desire for privacy. And Jennie added: “I’m glad they were so happy before the birth, I’m glad Harry was there to support his wife in every way, I’m delighted to hear that he’s such a great dad. But they really can’t have it both ways.

“They can’t demand privacy and be so coy about sharing images of their children and then show us all these intensely intimate scenes. And she cannot expect to be treated as if she’s royal whilst behaving like a click-hungry social media influencer.

The King at an engagement earlier this week(Image: PA)

“Having said all that, there’s no doubt that videos like this connect in a very real way to young people. And perhaps that’s what Meghan is trying to do. My own daughter thought the video humanised both Meghan and Harry and was light-hearted and hugely relatable. It reminded her of her own pregnancies and labour and she thought it was rather charming.

In many ways, I agree with her. I just don’t think it sits happily with trying to cling to the vestiges of being ‘royal’.”