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Yolanda Hadid – whose son dated Nicola Peltz – has reached out to Victoria Beckham on social media in the wake of David’s knighthood news in an intriguing twist in the family feud saga

Yolanda Hadid has reached out to Victoria Beckham

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has found an unlikely ally after son Brooklyn’s father’s day snub – a fellow matriarch who also has history with Nicola Peltz.

Yolanda Hadid – the mum of supermodels Gigi and Bella – pointedly reached out to Victoria following news of her husband David’s knighthood.

Yolanda is understood to have had a strained relationship with Nicola after she dated her son Anwar, for 18months.

The 61-year-old was said to be upset at the age difference between Nicola, who was 22, and Anwar, 18. Nicola later unfollowed all the Hadid family after they split up.

Despite the two women not being known as friends, Yolanda last week reacted online to Victoria’s post about husband David receiving his honour.

She posted a love heart on social media as 51-year-old Victoria messaged how David had “always been my knight in shining armour…but now it’s official.”

Yolanda reacted to a post from Victoria Beckham(Image: Corbis via Getty Images)

Gigi and Bella have previously walked Victoria’s catwalk show for Paris Fashion Week, in 2022, with the sisters posing up backstage with Victoria’s daughter Harper.

Nicola and Anwar’s brief romance came while she was carving a career out as an actress. In one interview she said of Anwar: ‘Honestly, he is an angel. He’s such an amazing person. He comes from such an amazing family. Gigi and Bella are so, so sweet. I just love his family so much. They’re feminine, strong girls. To have that around is amazing.”

Sources close to Nicola insisted there was no bad blood between her and the Hadids and that her unfollowing them was a natural thing to do when a relationship ends. The Hadids didn’t return requests for comment on their relationship with Peltz.

The Beckhams fell out with Brooklyn’s wife after the pair snubbed David’s 50th birthday party earlier this year. There was silence from Brooklyn on Father’s Day last week too. Sources close to Nicola insist there is no chance of reconciliation at the moment given the “highly charged atmosphere.”

Her friends have previously insisted that as “an outsider coming into the Beckham family, she has helped Brooklyn see the emotional abuse and toxic behaviour within”. The claims – described as “parently untrue and ludicrous” by friends of the Beckhams – marked the “nail in the coffin” of any future relationship, according to insiders.

Dad David marked Father’s Day at the weekend by sharing a touching photo of him and son Brooklyn from before they became estranged. Becks, 50, and wife Victoria both included their eldest in social media posts to mark the occasion – but he also uploaded a separate picture of them laughing over a glass of wine captioned: “Love you @brooklynpeltzbeckham” with a white heart emoji.

Cruz Beckham, 20, posted a snap of him and his dad on holiday, writing: “Happy Father’s Day I love you.” And Romeo, 22, said he “loves his dad so much” as he posted a series of pictures of them together – but there was no message from Brooklyn.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have been known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex since their wedding in 2018, are facing backlash over not acknowledging Sussex Day, with a former local MP calling for them to rescind their royal titles

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced fresh calls to have their royal titles stripped after not publicly acknowledging Sussex Day. The couple were granted the title of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by the late Queen Elizabeth following their 2018 wedding, with Meghan becoming the first Duchess of Sussex in history, and Harry being the second person to ever hold the title of Duke of Sussex.

During their time as working royals, before they left the Firm in 2020 and relocated to California for a new life away from royal duties, the couple only visited the area of Sussex once, with the visit lasting a mere six hours.

Calls for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of their royal titles have been reignited after they failed to acknowledge Sussex Day(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

With Sussex day celebrated on June 16 each year, local residents and a former Sussex MP has called for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of their titles after they did not, and have not in years previous, acknowledged the day.

The day is marked to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Sussex, while many charities also pitch in to raise funds for various programs to help boost the community. Sussex Day is often marked by dancing, music and market stalls in towns across the county.

Given the fact that the annual day of celebration has yet again gone unnoticed by the Duke and Duchess, former Sussex MP Tim Loughton believes they should be stripped of the titles, as he told MailOnline .

He said: “Yet again the interest of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the county from which they continue to use their title has been underwhelming to say the least. It is time we had a Duke of Sussex who has a genuine interest in our County, and wishing Sussex residents a happy Sussex Day is hardly a tall order.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were granted the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by the late Queen Elizabeth on their wedding day in 2018(Image: Getty Images)

“They rarely visited Sussex even before they abandoned the UK for California and on our County Day they have again shown no interest in Sussex”.

Mr Loughton’s sentiment was echoed online, with many royal fans claiming that: “They don’t care about Sussex. They only want the titles and none of the responsibility that comes with it.”

However, others on social media were more forgiving towards Harry and Meghan, as one person wrote: “They would have been castigated if they had acknowledged the day as non-working royals, and castigated if they hadn’t. They can’t win.”

While Harry and Meghan didn’t acknowledge Sussex Day, the pair were still active on social media, as Meghan used the day to promote the upcoming release of her new products through her lifestyle brand As Ever.

Sussex Day coincided with the announcement of a new line of products from Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever (Image: JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX)

Taking to Instagram, Meghan teased that a range of “delicious surprises” will be in store for her second brand launch, writing: “Oh yes, honey…sweet things await. We’re bringing back your favorites, plus some delicious surprises you won’t want to miss!” Fans won’t have to wait long to get their hands on the new range, with Meghan telling her followers to “mark your calendars” for June 20 at 8am PT (4pm UK time).

Along with the caption, Meghan added a picture of a stack of pancakes, topped with sweet raspberries and a generous drizzle of honey. The picture has many speculating that Meghan’s delicious honey will once again be for sale, along with her famous jams.

In a newsletter to fans, she said: “First off, a sincere thank you for making the debut of As ever absolutely extraordinary. We had a feeling there would be excitement, but to see everything sell out in less than an hour was an amazing surprise.

“We are pleased to share that on June 20th, we’re going live with the products you love – plus, some new delicious surprises,” adding that “so much love has gone into this”.

Believed to be taking a break with daughter Ciara…

 

TV fave Coleen Nolan slipped into her swimsuit and shared with fans how she barely has a care in the world as she enjoys a sunny trip to Greece.

The Loose Women star, 60, is believed to be taking a break with her daughter Ciara. And, just one day in, she has already given Instagram followers an update about how she’s doing in the Med.

However, while Coleen doesn’t mind giving social media users a glimpse of her trip, it seems she isn’t keen on showing off her swimwear.

Coleen Nolan is abroad at the moment (Credit: YouTube)‘Don’t show the rest of my body, please’

Marking a recent Instagram Story as an advert, Coleen revealed how much she was enjoying lounging by a pool at her hotel.

“It’s absolutely heaven… paradise,” she said, before explaining she has to stay safe from the sun’s rays.

“So hot, with my pale, freckly, Irish skin,” she went on.

Having the best time so far.

Coleen added, taking a moment to warn the person filming her: “Got my Factor 50 on – don’t show the rest of my body, please – and just having the best time so far.”

She concluded her Story: “Beautiful, beautiful Rhodes, it really is gorgeous. The hotel is stunning. I’m only sad you’re not here… next time, eh?”

Wish you were there with Coleen Nolan? (Credit: Instagram)

Coleen Nolan and Kim Woodburn

One person Coleen most definitely won’t have been addressing with the last sentence in her Insta Story is her old – and now late – adversary Kim Woodburn.

The pair had several odd TV bust ups in their time on screen together, stemming from their mutual Celebrity Big Brother experience.

Once their reality series stint was over, Kim slagged Coleen off during a This Morning appearance, calling her “two-faced” and a “horrible person”.

That wasn’t the end of their bizarre feud on screen, however. Amid other TV displays, the two also clashed on Loose Women – with Kim ultimately storming off set and declaring: “I wouldn’t want to sit and talk with lying trash like you.”

Coleen, meanwhile, who’d slammed Kim as a “horrible, self-centred witch” later claimed the unseemly row formed part of ‘the worst week of her life’.

A tearful Coleen defended herself: “I’ve never called her names or anything. She’s called me every name under the sun, in print and on that show.”

Coleen later vowed never to appear on a telly programme with Kim ever again.

“She hates me for a reason I will never understand. I wish Kim well. I hate to see anyone unhappy. But I want to forget we ever met. I will never appear on a show with her again. It is better we keep to our own paths,” Coleen told the Mirror.

 

Lando Norris collided with team-mate Oscar Piastri as they fought for fourth place in the closing laps of Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix and the Brit has accepted full responsibility for a coming together

Lando Norris crashed out of the Canadian Grand Prix(Image: Formula 1 via Getty Images)

Lando Norris has been warned to expect “tough conversations” by McLaren – after team principal Andrea Stella conceded the British driver’s confidence will have been dented by his crash with Oscar Piastri.

Norris collided with team-mate Piastri as they fought for fourth place in the closing laps of Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix. Norris accepted full responsibility for a coming together he said made him look foolish and leaves him 22 points behind Piastri in the battle for the drivers’ title. Norris retired from the race while Piastri was able to take the chequered flag.

“This may have an impact in terms of his confidence,” said Stella. “We will have conversations, and the conversations may even be tough, but there’s no doubt over the support we give to Lando and over the fact that we will preserve our parity and equality in terms of how we go racing at McLaren between our two drivers.

“The situation would have been different if Lando did not take responsibility and apologise. Lando will have to show his character to overcome this kind of episode and make sure that he only takes the learnings to become a stronger driver.”

Norris was already on the backfoot heading into Sunday’s race following two mistakes in qualifying which left him seventh on the grid.

He drove well to bring himself back into contention only to misjudge the move on Piastri which again raises questions over his credentials as a legitimate championship contender.

Nico Rosberg, who competed against Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for three seasons – eventually beating the British driver to the world title in what would prove his final act in the sport in 2016 – believes Norris is facing a dark period.

Reflecting on his own mental battles as he duelled for the title, Rosberg told Sky Sports : “It becomes a little bit traumatic because you start spiralling negatively down and down, and you get this repetition of, ‘I’m making mistakes, and I’m not good enough,’ and it starts to get to you in your head.

“It can get really dark, and I’ve been through this, especially when you make a mistake like today where everybody can see it, you even hit your team-mate, so your whole team is thinking, ‘What’s going on?’ It will be difficult for Lando to get back out of that.”

Norris will be back in action a week on Sunday in Austria for the 11th round of 24.

But despite his latest setback, he said: “There are plenty more races left. I don’t expect to catch Oscar easily. I have to work hard for it and make less mistakes than I did this weekend.”

Scarlett’s online popularity is still growing

Ryan Thomas has shared fresh “frightening” concerns for his daughter Scarlett as she continues to post social media videos.

Ryan Thomas has three children, two of which he shares with current partner Lucy Mecklenburgh. But before he met Lucy, he was in a relationship with Tina O’Brien, and the pair welcomed their daughter Scarlett. However, things turned bitter towards the pair, and they have been embroiled in an alleged feud for years.

Scarlett Thomas is now 16 years old, and has been beginning to create more of a social media presence to go alongside her acting career on Waterloo Road. But she has also been hit with a lot of criticism for her outfits in the videos. And now, Ryan has opened up about his own parenting fears regarding Scarlett.

Ryan moved to Manchester to be closer to Scarlett (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Ryan Thomas shares worries for daughter Scarlett

Speaking to The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine, Ryan admitted that it’s difficult for him to know what’s going on in Scarlett’s life as he doesn’t get to see her every day. And it was that reason that he and his family actually moved closer to her in Manchester.

He said: “When I was in Essex, Scarlett was coming down frequently – she was there every weekend, school holidays. But then it wasn’t happening as much.”

Scarlett hit the age where she wanted to hang out with her friends on her days off, and this prompted Ryan to realise he “needed to go home”.

Speaking of his worries, he said: “I can’t visibly see her. I don’t wake up with her every morning or know what she is doing.”

But another worry is the social media response to Scarlett having her own accounts. Ryan, along with his two brothers, now also have a joint Thomas Family TikTok and YouTube account. And have recently started their brand-new podcast.

In the videos, their children feature quite frequently. But Ryan insisted they don’t force the kids to be in it, but they always want to be involved.

Away from the joint account, Scarlett has her own following, with her TikTok account sitting with 187K followers.

Ryan said: “It can be difficult being a 16 year old, but that’s what it is like for most teenagers. They are all looking at examples of how they are supposed to be, what they do and how the dress. In the forefront of vision is Instagram and TikTok.”

While Ryan admits “it’s frightening” to have that big of a presence online at such a young age, he believes having a “loving family” will help his daughter Scarlett through it.

Scarlett has an ever-growing TikTok platform (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Ryan hits back at ‘nepo-baby’ claims

Ever since Scarlett got her role on Waterloo Road when she was 14 years old, trolls have been targeting her, accusing her of only getting the gig because of her famous family.

While Scarlett has always brushed them off, and even hit back at them herself a few times, Ryan has taken the opportunity to defend his daughter.

He stated that while everyone “thinks she gets a lift up” because of her famous family, that’s not the case. Ryan explained that Scarlett went through “the same process” as everyone else, and “worked so hard” to get the role.

The doting dad emphasised that “people need to recognise she is a talented girl”.

He doesn’t hold back!

Tyson Fury is no stranger to sharing a saucy confession about his sex life with wife Paris.

Away from the boxing rings, Tyson, 36, is happily married to wife Paris, 35. The famous couple are parents to seven children.

And it turns out Tyson – who is on Soccer Aid today (June 15) – doesn’t mind revealing the details of his bedroom antics.Here, we’re taking a look at Tyson’s most shocking sex confessions

The pair are parents to seven children (Credit: Still Watching Netflix/YouTube)

Tyson Fury and wife Paris waited until marriage

Tyson and Paris first met when they were youngsters; he was 17 and she was 15.

The pair stuck to the traditional traveller values that they both grew up – including not sleeping together before marriage and marrying young.

“We didn’t sleep together until after we got married,” Paris said in 2015, as The Telegraph reports. “Even after we got engaged, Tyson would sleep in a caravan at my parents’ home, while I slept inside the house. That is the travellers’ way.”

Tyson’s no stranger to making a sex confession (Credit: Netflix)

Tyson on how many women he’s slept with

However, while Tyson has always been Paris’ first love, and “the only boyfriend she’s had”, the same can’t be said for Tyson.

In an interview with Boxing News Online, Tyson admitted: “The only thing I ever regret in life is having sex before marriage. If I could erase that then my life would be practically perfect.”

I must have had sex with over 500 women, more, I don’t know, I’ve lost count.

What’s more, the TV star has also revealed how many women he thinks he has slept with.

“I must have had sex with over 500 women, more, I don’t know, I’ve lost count,” he said. “I regret all the filth that you do with people… It’s pure filth and horribleness. I look at that now as pure disgusting.”

He previously made an intimate revelation about how he gets ready for a fight (Credit: Netflix)

Tyson’s shock masturbation confession

In 2020, Tyson made a rather intimate revelation when he discussed his pre-fight rituals, ahead of his big rematch against Deontay Wilder.

Talking about how he’s been getting ready for the fight, he said: “I’m eating five/six meals a day, drinking eight litres of water. If it’s gonna give me an edge, I’m willing to try it. I’m masturbating seven times a day to keep my testosterone pumping.”

Tyson also previously let slip how many times he “normally” has sex each day. “I like having sex, lots of it,” he added to Behind The Gloves.

Tyson added: “At minimum, sex is 60 to 130 minutes. So then I get a good sweat on and treat it as a workout as well.”

We wonder how he’s been preparing for Soccer Aid…!

David Beckham was joined by his youngest son, Cruz, and wife Victoria as they dropped into Miami, Florida, to check on the progress of a new sports facility being built

David Beckham has updated fans from a construction site in Florida(Image: INSTAGRAM)

David Beckham jetted to the USA to check on the progress of a new sports arena amid ongoing family trouble. Fans of the footballer have noticed he has barely interacted with his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, in recent weeks.

The 26-year-old social media influencer – who has just bought a £10.5million mansion in LA – did not offer any congratulations to his father publicly when he turned 50 earlier this year. After David jetted to Miami to check on a project, fans will still be left unclear if father and son are in contact.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Dave shared a series of snaps of himself at a new stadium in Florida where sports will be held. He was noticeably joined by his youngest son, Cruz, who posed alongside him in snaps.

The dad-of-four captioned his collection, writing: “Our beautiful new home is taking shape. For me, Jorge & Jose Mas our dream for our club is becoming a reality. Miami Freedom Park… Coming soon.”

Spice Girls wife Victoria, 51, was also available at the venue for a snap and posed alongside her husband and 20-year-old son. Days earlier, Victoria had celebrated her family on Father’s day.

He was joined by his wife, Victoria, and son Cruz(Image: INSTAGRAM)

She uploaded a string of images to Instagram – including photos of David with Brooklyn as well as their other kids Cruz, Romeo and daughter Harper Seven.

She wrote in an accompanying caption: “Happy Father’s Day to the best daddy there is! You always lead with love and our four beautiful children are a reflection of that. We all love you so so much!! @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven xxx.”

Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that Brooklyn and his billionaire heiress wife Nicola Peltz had bought a £10.5million home in California – on the other side of the USA from Florida.

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz have moved to California(Image: INSTAGRAM)

While some fans fear Brooklyn’s move could be so he can be further from his family, sources have moved to block any rumours the new home location had anything to do with the feud. Instead, a source told us: “This house has nothing to do with family dynamics.

“Both Nicola and Brooklyn’s careers are based in Los Angeles, and Brooklyn spent part of his childhood there while his father played for LA Galaxy. During that time, he attended school in LA for several years and built a life and friendships in the city. LA has always felt like home to him.”

Meanwhile, Romeo recently shared a post of himself with a pal on Instagram, labelling it “family” with a crossed fingers emoji. He later shared a series throwback snaps of his mum Victoria and dad David looking very youthful.

Youngest son Cruz shared a similarly cryptic post. He uploaded a screengrab of Carly Simon’s hit You’re So Vain, before going on to share a poster with the words: “If I would stick my pen in my heart/ Spill it all over the stage/ Would it satisfy you?”

As the family continues its fallout, David is finally set to be honoured with a knighthood. David will be honoured at Buckingham Palace later this year, but the special day that he has dreamed of for so many years will be tinged with sadness as Brooklyn and his wife Nicola are not set to attend, according to reports.

While David will be supported by his wife Victoria, 51, sons Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 13, Brooklyn is likely to skip his dad’s biggest career milestone yet.

The Beckham family feud could be getting worse after Brooklyn decided that LA will be his home for the foreseeable future after buying the lavish new home with his wife Nicola

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s new home ‘leaves family concerned he’s trapped’

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz have been hitting headlines over their reported feud with the Beckham family. In recent months, it was noticed how the couple snubbed Victoria’s birthday, David’s milestone 50th birthday celebrations as well as his recent knighthood.

The eldest son of David and Victoria has been pulling away from his family for a number of months now, but Brooklyn and Nicola’s recent purchase of a £10.5 million mansion in Los Angeles reportedly left his mum 51-year-old Victoria heartbroken. The feud reportedly worsened after Brooklyn decided that LA will be his home for the foreseeable future after buying the lavish new home with his wife Nicola, 30.

Brooklyn and Nicola recently purchased a new home(Image: Getty Images)

According to an insider, there were hopes his life in America wouldn’t be “permanent”, but “this house purchase quashes any last hopes.”

Another source told the Mirror : “This house has nothing to do with family dynamics. Both Nicola and Brooklyn’s careers are based in Los Angeles, and Brooklyn spent part of his childhood there while his father played for LA Galaxy.

“During that time, he attended school in LA for several years and built a life and friendships in the city. LA has always felt like home to him.”

However, it has now been claimed that Brooklyn doesn’t entirely own the five-bedroom, six-bathroom home. The Sun reported that socialite Nicola is the one who mainly owns the house.

Insiders said there are fears it could leave Brooklyn “trapped”. Speaking to the publication, the source claimed David and Victoria ‘understand that with privilege comes responsibility’ as they were ‘two working-class kids done good’.

It comes amid an ongoing family feud(Image: Instagram)

“When it came to buying this house, of course they weren’t just going to hand their son millions of pounds — what sort of message does that send?” they claimed.

However, another insider said the claim was ‘nonsense’ and added the couple ‘will always support Brooklyn if and when he needs it’.

Speaking to The Mirror, a source close to Brooklyn have slammed the ‘cruel and baseless narrative’. They revealed: “It’s disappointing—and frankly absurd—that anyone would try to twist Nicola and Brooklyn’s marriage, and this meaningful milestone of home ownership, into something toxic.

“Their relationship is grounded in love, respect, and commitment. The suggestion that Brooklyn is ‘trapped’ isn’t just false—it’s a deliberately cruel and baseless narrative aimed at undermining a strong, loving marriage.”

It comes after Brooklyn remained silent while his dad’s dreams of a knighthood finally came true. Brooklyn’s behaviour has reportedly rubbed his mum Victoria up the wrong way and she has been left ‘furious’ by his actions – or lack thereof.

“The whole family is devastated by the current situation. The tension had been there for a while but no-one thought in a million years that it would turn this toxic,” it was said.

“Victoria can’t fathom why Brooklyn hasn’t been in touch to apologise. She’s furious with him, but also heartbroken,” an insider recently claimed to Heat Magazine.

A source claimed claimed that Prince Harry might be happy to share photos of his children online in the hope that his father, King Charles, could see them and ‘realise what he’s missing’

Prince Harry holding his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet(Image: instagram.com/meghan)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t share many photos of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet when the children were younger, but things seem to have changed in recent months. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a series of family moments on social media – including Father’s Day snaps and a recent trip to Disneyland to celebrate Lilibet’s birthday.

Meghan returned to Instagram earlier this year, when she launched her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, followed by her brand, As Ever. And through her profile, the former Suits actress has been giving fans an insight into her family life, while also sharing fun moments with her husband, including when they were dancing to the viral Baby Momma song ahead of Lilibet’s birth.

Harry and Meghan didn’t share many photos of the children until recently(Image: instagram.com/meghan)

However, an insider has now claimed there might be a heartbreaking reason why the Sussexes are now sharing more photos of their two children.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the source claimed that Harry is “completely heartbroken” as his father, King Charles, refuses to see him or the family – and posting photos of them online could be “a last resort” so that the monarch can see them and “realise what he’s missing.”

The insider claimed: “Harry is completely heartbroken. His dad refuses to see him or the kids – not even on Zoom… It’s a last resort. He’s desperately hoping the King might see a picture of Archie or Lilibet and realise what he’s missing.”

According to the source, Harry made several attempts to reach out to Charles over the years, including calls and letters, however “nothing’s worked.” The claims come week after Harry, who moved to California in 2020, said during an interview with the BBC that he still hopes for a “reconciliation” with his family back in the UK.

He said: “Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things. But you know, I would love reconciliation with my family. I’ve always, there’s no point in continuing to fight anymore.”

A source claimed Harry hopes that by posting photos of Archie and Lilibet online, King Charles will see them(Image: instagram.com/meghan)

Harry added: “And I said, life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has he, he won’t speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.”

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told Sky News: “He does not believe he can bring his children back to meet their grandfather even though, in his words, he doesn’t know how long his father has got to live. I presume Harry knows a little bit more than the rest of us about the King’s health.”

She went on to reveal why the Duke might be left in the dark regarding his father’s health. Jennie explained: “The family, they do not trust him to keep private conversations private. And now he’s gone so public with his raw emotions over this, I think that’s going to reinforce that.”

When asked if the last step to repairing relations with his family was the security issue, Harry said “100%”, adding: “Whatever noise is being created, whatever stories have been written, this has always been the sticking point.” Harry also admitted he “can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point.”

The Duke of Sussex with his kids on Father’s Day(Image: instagram.com/meghan)

He added: “I love my country, I always have done. Despite what some people in that country have done. I miss the UK, of course I do. I think that’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.”

Meghan recently spoke about Archie and Lilibet – affectionately referred to as Lili – in a podcast interview with Emma Grede, British-born CEO of fashion brand Good American and a founding partner of Kim Kardashian’s Skims line. During the chat, the Duchess of Sussex said her children sell homegrown fruit and vegetables at a farmers’ market because she wants them to understand the “value of things”.

The insider claimed posting the photos is a ‘last resort’ for Harry to reconcile with his father(Image: instagram.com/meghan)

The former actress said she believes the practice helps teach her kids the value of money because they are “very lucky” to live in a “privileged” home. She and Harry encourage the children to do gardening regularly, and take pride in the crops in order to sell them at a market in Montecito.

Meghan said: “There’s a cost and a price for things, and I think that’s key for children to understand, especially children who are very lucky to have a home, that has privilege, you need to know that just like manners, and taking care of the things around you, there is a value on things.”

The Princess of Wales had been expected at Royal Ascot today but pulled out of attending the event – and the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers says it shows how Kate still needs to take her return to work slowly

There can be no clearer indication for the Princess of Wales, and indeed anyone recovering from cancer, of the need to take things slowly. In January when Kate announced the news that she was in remission after six months of preventative chemotherapy last year, she spoke of her ‘relief’ but stated that she remained “focused on recovery”.

She added: “As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.” The future queen was diagnosed with the disease last February, leading her to take an extended period of leave from royal duties to concentrate on her treatment.

The Princess of Wales at Trooping the Colour on Saturday (
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UK Press via Getty Images)

After announcing in September that she had finished her course, Kensington Palace insisted the princess would take her time returning to full duties with a staggered return to public life.

That return has been anything but straightforward, although the princess has in recent days seen a more typical return to royal life.

However, with three public engagements in a week – attending the opening of the new V&A museum in east London, the King’s official birthday celebrations at Trooping the Colour in London and Garter Day in Windsor, the latter two amid the heatwave we are experiencing – perhaps it has all been too much.

Kensington Palace today said while the princess was naturally disappointed to not attend Royal Ascot, often seen as a date in the diary where the royals somewhat let their hair down and enjoy the festivities, she has to find the right balance as she manages her return.

Of course, it goes without saying that many people who have lived through such experiences and have the added pressure of managing work and family life, do not have the luxury of time afforded to the princess.

Prince William made a solo appearance at Royal Ascot today (
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WireImage)
Similarly, as current senior members of the royal family have shown working well into their 70s and 80s, the late Queen Elizabeth II performing a public role almost right up until she passed away, this is no normal life.

When we take undeniable circumstance and privilege out of the picture for a moment, what is clear is that the Princess of Wales may not yet be ready to perform a full time role for The Firm.

The King, at 76 and still undergoing weekly cancer treatment, has embarked upon a staggering schedule in recent months, with those closest to him telling me he is focussed on “making up for lost time”.

The princess, being 43 and a mother of three young children, has not shied away from saying her dedication, for now, would be to her family as well as her recovery.

With her youngest Prince Louis only being seven, that role as a parent as well as her role within the monarchy, has quite the shelf life.

Aside from the confusion of Kate being named in the official programme and Royal Ascot chiefs announcing her attendance a mere 20 minutes before the palace announced she would not be attending, which at best is a bizarre lack of communication for such a senior figure, the princess clearly needs to listen to her own body and mind and do what is right for her.

If she is allowed to do so, her family, the royals and indeed all of the charities and organisations she works with, will reap the benefit.