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Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have reportedly hired the lawyers who represent Meghan Markle and Prince Harry amid ongoing family feud with his family

Brooklyn and Nicola have reportedly hired Meghan Markle’s solicitor to help with reputation amid family feud(Image: WWD via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have reportedly felt compelled to instruct Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lawyer in a bid to protect their reputations amid their ongoing family feud. Brooklyn, 26 and Nicola, 30, have been notably absent from milestone family gatherings over recent months amid a feud that reportedly stemmed from tension between his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.

According to reports relations between Nicola and his parents were at an all time low during their wedding planning. Four months after Nicola’s wedding, she told Vanity Fair that Victoria let her down a few months “down the line” when she realised her “atelier couldn’t do it [make the dress].”

And so instead, she opted for a Valentino gown. Adding further fuel to the fire, the couple was a no show at David’s recent 50th birthday celebrations.

Brooklyn and Nicola in happier time with the Beckham family(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

So now, it has been claimed that they have hired top solicitor Jenny Afia to help with “reputation management.” The British solicitor works for the legal firm Schillings and was seen commenting on the documentary titled The Princes And The Press.

A source told the Mail on Sunday: “All of a sudden, they have enlisted the help of the Sussexes’ long-serving lawyer. Nicola and Brooklyn are getting fed up of stories running they don’t like. Nicola likes to control everything, and they have taken this rather drastic action.”

They added: “For the Beckhams, the irony isn’t lost. They fell out with Meghan and Harry after they accused them of leaking stories – they were furious, and Brooklyn knows that. The two couples are very close indeed.”

Brooklyn and Nicola have a strained relationship with his family(Image: Getty Images for Airbnb)

The feud between Nicola and Brooklyn’s parents doesn’t not appear to be ending any time soon if his post about being loyal to his wife is anything to go by. Brooklyn shared a video with fans of the pair on the back of his motorbike as they rode through southern California.

He told his wife, who is the daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz: “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.”

Brooklyn recently said on social media he would ‘always’ choose his wife(Image: Getty Images for ENTER Works)

Nicola has been accused of being controlling. A separate source told The Sun: “She is creating conflict where there is none and divides are springing up left, right and centre.”

In a bid to balance out the scales, Nicola’s friends have since stepped forward. One told the Mirror: “She is not isolating him [Brooklyn] at all. He is free to do what he wants and he loves his wife and they are happy together. They are each other’s family.”

A whole host of soap stars let their hair down at the British Soap Awards in London last night before a reported bomb scare ground the show’s afterparty to a halt

Mollie Gallagher looked quite content chomping on a burger after the British Soap Awards(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Stars of the nation’s favourite soaps were papped looking bleary-eyed as they left the British Soap Awards in London last night. The glitzy event, which was held at Hackney Town Hall, celebrated the creative cast from a whole host of shows, including EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

After the ceremony in which EastEnders waltzed away with an impressive eight gongs, beating Emmerdale, Corrie and Hollyoaks to take home Best British Soap, a slew of excitable stars let their hair down at the afterparty. Jaime Winstone, Patsy Palmer and Tina O’Brien were among those snapped at the bash, which went on until the early hours.

Jaime Winstone was seen puffing on a cigarette as she left the British Soap Awards with Bianca Jackson star, Patsy Palmer(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Award-winning actor Ray Winstone’s daughter, Jaime, was seen puffing on a cigarette, sporting a thigh-high white a gold dress as she left the venue with Bianca Jackson star, Patsy Palmer.

Patsy looked stunning in a blue silk blazer and matching trousers, which set off her red hair a treat as she grinned after watching EastEnders clean up at the awards.

Also representing EastEnders was Jack Branning star, Scott Maslen. He was also seen puffing on a cigarette, wearing a tux and holding a bottle of beer, as he celebrated the success of Albert Square.

The actor was joined at the knees-up by fellow Walford wonders, Anita Dobson, who played the iconic Angie Watts, and Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt.

EastEnders star, Scott Maslen, was also seen sparking up at the bash in Hackney(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Meanwhile, representing Coronation Street, actress Tina O’Brien was seen making an exit from the after party in the early hours. She looked stunning in a floor-length nude coloured dress with gold sequins, clutching a baby pink bag as she made her way to her hotel in the capital.

Also at the bash on behalf of Corrie, was actor Jack P Shepherd and Mollie Gallagher, who looked quite content chomping on a burger in the street, wearing a gorgeous powder blue dress with tuille detail and a cute black hair bow.

Anita Dobson, who played the iconic Angie Watts, and Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt were also papped leaving the party, after EastEnders’ success(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Despite letting their hair down at the glamourous bash, the night allegedly ended abruptly for the soap stars after they were suddenly asked to leave the venue shortly before 1am after the event had reportedly received a bomb threat.

 our source said: “We all got evacuated just before 1am. No reason was given at first and security came round and told us we had to leave immediately.

“As we all waited in the street outside, security told us there had been a bomb threat. We weren’t allowed back in the building so people started making their way home.”

In a video shared with us, some of TV’s biggest soap stars can be seen waiting outside the venue as more evacuate – with the likes of ‘ and former star Emmett J Scanlan among them.

Corrie star Tina O’Brien made her way home in the early hours(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

A show source also told The Mirror: “Owing to a security alert after the recording of the awards, it was necessary to evacuate the after party venue. Everyone was cleared from the building safely.”

The Metropolitan Police also told us: “At 00:49hrs on Sunday, 1 June, police were called to Hackney Town Centre after a threat was made to the premises. The call was determined to be a hoax and nothing suspicious was located.”

Despite the reported drama after the ceremony, the awards were a real celebration of the best the soap world has to offer.

Jack P Shepherd looked very dapper in his tux(Image: James Curley)

EastEnders was honoured with a total of eight awards- including Best Dramatic Performance for Steve McFadden and Best Single Episode for Phil Mitchell’s psychosis.

Meanwhile, Hollyoaks won three gongs, Emmerdale took home two and Coronation Street left with one – the Outstanding Achievement Award to David Neilson, who has played Roy Cropper for 30 years.

As Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram post sends tongues wagging, we examine the potential reasons behind the Beckham family’s alleged feud, with experts offering their professional take

Brooklyn Beckham is believed to be at odds with his famous parents(Image: INSTAGRAM)

The Beckhams have long been known as a tight-knit bunch, but in recent times, whispers of a feud have exposed supposed cracks in their picture-perfect family unit. Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest of David and Victoria Beckham’s brood of four, is rumoured to have distanced himself from his famous parents in recent times, making his loyalties clear in a recent, telling Instagram post.

Sharing a video of himself and wife Nicola Peltz zipping along on a motorbike, the 26-year-old photographer vowed: “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.”

Amid a backdrop of gossip and perceived slights within the House of Beckham, many have taken this message to be far more than innocent romantic sentiment. Indeed, it’s believed by many that Brookyln is here signalling his allegiance to 30-year-old Nicola, above his own family.

But what has gone so wrong behind closed doors? And what’s the real reason behind the alleged Beckham feud? Here, experts offer their perspective.

Beckham family expectations

Brooklyn hails from one of the most famous families on the planet(Image: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImage)

Growing up in a family with high expectations can be particularly true for “strong-willed individuals with assertive personalities”, says Angela Vossen, lead sex & relationship coach and founder of Sextasy. This is especially true when, like the Beckhams, the family in question has a “high-profile, tightly knit public brand” to uphold.

As noted by Angela, “tensions” in the Beckham household appear to have risen over time, while the couple seem to have railed against family traditions from the early days of their marriage. In one telling example, remarked upon by Angela, Nicola opted for a Valentino wedding dress over a Victoria Beckham design.

Angela told the Mirror: “This rising tension can mean that even relatively small issues or disagreements start to be seen as bigger snubs, adding to the sense of ‘us v them’. Psychologically, couples may bond tightly when they perceive external criticism or control, a phenomenon called ‘reactive independence.’ This is particularly true for younger couples like Brooklyn and Nicola, who are navigating their identity as a unit in the public eye.

“If one partner feels their spouse is being unfairly targeted—say, through media scrutiny or family disapproval—they may double down on their allegiance, as seen in Brooklyn’s Instagram post: ‘I will always choose you’. This public declaration, interpreted as pointed, reflects a protective instinct, prioritising the partnership over familial harmony.”

Although this dynamic “can strengthen a couple’s bond”, Angela warns that it could see spouses risk “long-term family estrangement if not balanced carefully”.

Identity crisis

The couple are ‘forging their identity’ away from brand Beckham(Image: INSTAGRAM)

According to Sally Baker, an accredited, award-winning senior therapist, clinical supervisor, author and speaker, couples may “feel compelled to unite against their families as they want to prove their allegiance to each other” in the face of perceived attacks.

Furthermore, just three years on from their dreamy Palm Beach wedding, Brooklyn and Nicola are still figuring out who they are as a marital unit in their own right. This is, of course, a far more complicated task to navigate when your parents rank among the most iconic couples in celebrity history.

Sally told us: “A newly married couple are forging their identity apart from their family of origin. They cannot entertain the idea that they might be in the wrong or have behaved badly. To consider that takes confidence in themselves as a couple.

“That comes with time and experience, but until then, offspring can seem blinkered and casually unkind as they carve their own path. Thankfully, most family bonds are strong and enduring. However much pain has been inflicted, families are forgiving and patiently wait for their adult child to rejoin the fold, with or without their partner in tow.”

‘Loud and clear message’

Through their social media posts, Brooklyn and Nicola are sending out a ‘loud, clear message'(Image: instagram.com/brooklynpeltzbeckham)

Teresha Young, multi-award-winning International wellness and relationship coach, advised the Mirror that the ‘it’s us against the world’ bond is far from unusual among couples embroiled in familial dramas, especially if “there’s been a sense of betrayal or some serious hurt from family in the past”.

As explained by Teresha: “If one partner feels let down by their family, whether in the past or right now, they might double down on protecting their relationship and turn to their partner to meet their emotional needs.

“Couples who live by that ‘ride or die’ motto tend to be all about passion, loyalty, and the need to feel chosen and secure in their personal relationships – and when both partners share that mindset, their compatibility can really amplify this dynamic, often leading them to bump their romantic relationship up the priority list ahead of family ties in tough times.”

Delving into Brooklyn’s recent motorbike post, which body language expert Judi James previously stated seemed “brimming with symbolism”, Teresha added: “Take Brooklyn’s ‘I will always choose you’ post as an example. It’s not just a sweet reassurance for Nicola – it’s also a loud and clear message for the world: ‘We’re in this together’. Whilst that can make their bond stronger, it might stir the pot with family, creating even bigger divides.”

‘Emotional survival strategy’

A couple ‘may pull together tightly’ if they ‘feel emotionally threatened'(Image: Getty Images for Airbnb)

According to EFT Couple Therapist, Thomas Westenholz, the dynamic seen between Brooklyn and Nicola could well be “an emotional survival strategy”, and this is far from an unusual tactic.

Thomas explained: “When couples unite against family, it’s often an emotional survival strategy, a way of saying ‘I need to know you’ll choose me when I feel unsafe’. From an attachment lens, this reflects a deep need for security, especially when the wider family system feels critical or rejecting.

“The phrase ‘I will always choose you’ might sound romantic, but it can also be a signal of stress in the couple bond. When one or both partners feel emotionally threatened, they may pull together tightly, not just out of love, but out of fear of being alone in the conflict.”

He continued: “Strong couple bonds don’t require cutting others out, they’re built on the safety of being able to turn toward each other, even when outside relationships are strained. Real security means you can hold connection and boundaries at the same time.”

‘Universal truth’

It’s believed ‘Brooklyn and Nicola could benefit from nurturing a connection without confrontation'(Image: Victoria Beckham/Instagram)

The Mirror also heard from Chartered Psychologist and CBT Practitioner Dr. Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal, who remarked that Brooklyn and Nicola’s “all or nothing” rebellion “underscores a universal truth”.

Dr. Manpreet commented: “The Beckham-Peltz saga underscores a universal truth – lasting harmony requires families to examine their shared emotional patterns, not just blame individuals. While personalities and compatibility influence why couples unite against families, healing begins when systems replace scapegoating with curiosity about their own role in conflicts.

“For the Beckhams, this might involve privately exploring their resistance to Nicola’s integration, while Brooklyn and Nicola could benefit from nurturing a connection without confrontation. In British culture, where stoicism and appearances often trump emotional openness, such introspection demands courage – but it’s the only path to breaking free from these deeply ingrained cycles.”

Former glamour model Katie Price is at the centre of drama once again after sharing a photo of her four newest pets – despite a petition banning her from owning any more animals

 Katie Price risks wrath of angry fans as she shares photo of her new ‘babies’(Image: Getty Images for The Cambridge U)

Katie Price has once again risked the wrath of her disapproving fans after sharing pictures of her latest animals. The former glamour model, 47, took to Instagram on Monday to share a glimpse at her new Sphynx cats which she calls her ‘babies’.

The mum-of-five posted a picture of four cats and alongside it wrote: “My bald babies” – referring to the fact that Sphynx cats famously don’t have any hair.

The former model has never shied away from sharing her love of animals and has had dozens of pets in recent years. In 2020, a petition was made to put a ban in place to stop her from owning animals. The petition launched on change.org has since had over 37,000 signatures following some heartbreaking revelations about Katie’s pets.

Her beloved German Shepherd dog was killed on the A24 close to her home, seven months after another of her dogs was killed on the same road. Her horse was also killed on the same road after breaking free from Katie’s fields. In 2020, her French Bulldog puppy Rolo suffocated after becoming trapped under a chair.

Katie posted a picture of four cats and alongside it wrote: “My bald babies” (Image: Instagram)

A spokesman for JRC Bullies – who “gifted” to dog to the Loose Women star – stated to the Mirror at the time: “We are heartbroken that this has happened as we told Katie not to leave a small puppy on its own. We can’t believe that the puppy was left unattended as we had left strict instructions.”

In the petition, the writer states: “A puppy has died in the last 24 hours in Katie Price’s care she bought this puppy for her 13 year old child 3 weeks ago. Which was killed in a accident no one witnessed.”

They allege: “In the last 5 years more animals have died from lack of care. Horses. dogs.cats lizards hedgehogs. This isn’t a single family tragedy. It’s a common thing in Katie Price’s home.

The petition now has 37000 signatures(Image: Instagram)

“2 dogs have been ran over. Puppies were found dead drowning in a neglected swimming pool. A horse was run over on a motorway. Animals just go missing in her home never to been seen again.”

While the petition calls on PETA for help, the animal rights charity has already addressed Katie’s care of her animals – and last year even offered to give her £5000 cash if she signs a legal agreement promising not to buy another pet.

Reports indicate that at least eight of Katie’s animals have passed away under her care in a variety of different ways, including five dogs, a horse, and a chameleon.

When a crucial meeting was called to decide Prince Harry and Meghan’s future, the Duchess was left out of proceedings over fears that she was ‘smarter’ and would be harder to railroad, a new documentary has claimed

The real reason Meghan wasn’t invited to the Sandringham Summit exposed by experts(Image: Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)

After Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made the shock announcement five years ago that they intended to step back as full-time working royals, the rest of the House of Windsor was left scrambling. Whilst Meghan and Harry had always seemed confident and at ease during their official engagements, and been firm favourites amongst royal fans, behind closed doors things were not working for their young family – and they decided something had to change.

The late Queen Elizabeth called a meeting at her private Norfolk estate, Sandringham, to discuss the next steps, and finalise what Harry and Meghan’s future would look like, and what, if any, ongoing formal ties there would be between them and the monarchy.

The former monarch brought her private secretary, and invited Charles and Prince William – both at the time future Kings – to the meeting, which was dubbed the ‘Sandringham Summit’.

A new documentary on Channel Five – Megxit: Inside the Sandringham Summit – has seen royal experts come together to explain what really happened at the behind-closed-doors sit down with the senior royals, and it includes some shocking claims.

Meghan was not in attendance at the Sandringham Summit, having returned to Canada – where the Sussex family had been staying for some time – to be with Archie, who was then just a baby.

She had hoped to dial into the meeting remotely, but this was quickly dashed, so Harry had to go it alone and argue his case to his family – and the institution of the monarchy itself – solo.

However, one royal expert in the documentary has made the shocking claim that “the real reason” why Meghan was not allowed to join the meeting was because she was “smarter” than her husband.

Journalist and expert Emily Andrews claimed, “They all knew that Meghan was probably smarter, brighter, had a more linear view of where she and Harry were going and what they wanted and they probably thought they would get a better outcome with just Harry.”

The Duchess of Sussex has made it clear that she didn’t think it was particularly fair that she wasn’t allowed to join the summit that would have such a personal impact on her, saying in the couple’s self-titled Netflix documentary: “Imagine a conversation, a roundtable discussion, about the future of your life, when the stakes are this high, and you as the mom, the wife, and the target in many regards aren’t invited to have a seat at the table.”

Expert Charlotte Griffiths said in the new documentary for Channel 5, “I have to say, on that, I sort of agree with her,” and another royal expert – Jack Royston – echoed these sentiments.

“I have a lot of sympathy for Meghan,” the expert said, “watching from afar as this all played out basically having no voice in the room”.

However, one royal expert – Richard Kay – claimed in the documentary that the rest of the senior royals and their aides, “would have no way of knowing who else would have been in the room with Meghan, would there have been someone making notes? They simply couldn’t allow that.”

Rocker Sir Rod Stewart is due to play the legends slot at Glastonbury this month

Sir Rod Stewart has pulled out of his gig tonight hours before he’s due on stage. The 80-year-old rocker was due to play for fans in Las Vegas tonight but has had to cancel due to ill health.

Taking to Instagram, Rod said: “I am sorry to inform you that I’m not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. Your tickets will be valid for the new date. Sir Rod.”

Last summer, Sir Rod was forced to cancel a string of tour dates including his milestone 200th Las Vegas residency show as he made a sad health admission. Rod’s team said they ‘regretted to announce’ that Rod would have to bow out as he is still ‘recovering from a summer strain of Covid-19. T he singer was set to bring his The Hits show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to a close after performing at the venue across the last 13 years. However, Sir Rod withdrew hours before what was meant to be his last show at the venue, saying he was “desperately sorry”.

Sir Rod Stewart’s message to fans on Instagram ( 
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sirrodstewart/Instagram)
He added: “Most people can work with strep throat but obviously not me. I’m absolutely gutted. I’ve been looking forward to this concert for so long. My deepest regrets for any inconvenience this has caused. Thankfully we’ll now be returning in 2025 and I hope to see you all there,” he vowed.

According to the NHS, a strep infection can mean patients having a sore throat, a rash, nausea and vomiting and muscle aches. It is often not a serious illness and can be treated with antibiotics.

The star’s latest health blow comes after he said he was in the prime of his performing career and couldn’t see himself retiring in a brand new interview. Sir Rod also confirmed he will reunite with his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood for his set at Glastonbury Festival.

The 80-year-old musician is filling the coveted tea-time legends slot at the music event, which is being headlined by British pop/rock band The 1975, folk rock star Neil Young and US pop singer Olivia Rodrigo.

Faces, who were known for hits including Stay With Me, formed in 1969 following the split of Small Faces.

Rod Stewart is playing the Glastonbury legends slot this year ( 
Image:
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for FIREAID)
Bassist Ronnie Lane, keyboard player Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones were joined by Wood on guitar and Sir Rod on lead vocals.

Asked if he keeps in touch with The Rolling Stones’ members and “other people in music” while on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Sir Rod said: “Not really. Woody (Wood) I do a lot, just recently, because we’re going to do Glastonbury together.

“Elton, sometimes, you know, birthdays, but nowhere near how we used to, I think probably because he doesn’t drink anymore, and Woody doesn’t drink, and I still do. They stay away from me. Bad influence.”

He also told the podcast: “I’ve done it (Glastonbury) before. I did it in 2002 but this is on the legend stage.

“I was only supposed to play for an hour and a quarter, but I’ve asked them ‘Please, another 15 minutes’ because I play for over two hours every night and it’s nothing, but yeah, looking forward to it.”

Faces released four studio albums and toured regularly until 1975, when the band split up and Sir Rod went on to pursue a solo recording career.

Earlier in the week the veteran rockstar was presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award by five of his children at the American Music Awards (AMAs).

His best known solo songs include Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, Every Beat Of My Heart, and Maggie May.

In 2024, he promised he would not retire but confirmed his 2025 European and North American shows would bring an end to his “large-scale world tours”, with his next slate to be held at more intimate venues.

His latest album, a collaboration with Jools Holland, was released in February 2024 and went to number one on the UK chart

To mark Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement, the pair gave an interview to the BBC – and the Duchess of Sussex revealed what it was like to meet sister-in-law the now Princess of Wales for the first time

The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex (Image: Getty Images)

Meeting your partner’s family for the first time is daunting – not least for Meghan Markle, who had to introduce herself to royalty when she first started dating Harry. And the Duchess of Sussex revealed her first impression of her sister-in-law Kate after meeting her at a private dinner she hosted with her then husband-to-be.

Harry spotted Meghan on Instagram in 2016 before asking her out to dinner at Soho House in London. From there, the couple went on more dates before spending a week camping in the wilderness together. After Harry and Meghan’s engagement in 2017, the couple gave an interview to the BBC’s Mishal Hussein and recalled Meghan’s first meeting with Kate.

Kate and Meghan at Wimbledon in 2019(Image: Getty Images)

Speaking at the time, Harry said: “It was exciting I mean I’ve – you know I’d been seeing her for a period of time when I literally didn’t tell anybody at all.

“And then William was longing to meet her and so was Catherine, so you know, being our neighbours, we managed to get that in a couple of – well quite a few times now and Catherine has been absolutely…” And Meghan with a one-word answer chipped in: “Wonderful.”

She praised the Royal Family for being so welcoming toward her and recalled the special moment when she met the late Queen for the first time.

Meghan said: “I think, you know, to be able to meet her through his lens, not just with his honour and respect for her as the monarch, but the love that he has for her as his grandmother, all of those layers have been so important for me so that when I met her I had such a deep understanding and of course incredible respect for being able to have that time with her. And we’ve had a really – she’s – she’s an incredible woman.”

Harry and Meghan after the announcement of their engagement (Image: PA)

When Meghan first joined the royal fold, many thought that she and Kate would be able to bond over their shared experience of marrying into the Royal Family. But it seems the two women never really hit it off, due to vastly different personalities, and later Meghan admitted suffering a ‘jarring’ moment on seeing Kate for the first time.

Speaking in episode two of the six-part Harry & Meghan Netflix, Meghan explained: “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.”

Meanwhile, Harry went into more detail surrounding the two women in his memoir Spare, as he recounts several times that his wife, Meghan, seemed at loggerheads with his sister-in-law, Kate in the early days of their romance.

He claims 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 lip gloss. And he writes how Kate asked for an apology from Meghan when she accused her of having “baby brain” following the birth of Prince Louis.

Harry also pinpoints the exact moment he realised Meghan and Kate might not have been on the same page during the very same dinner. In Spare, Harry notes how Meghan cooked and that all seemed to be going well as they chatted about Wimbledon and the legal drama Suits.

He writes: “The only possibly discordant note I could think of was the marked difference in how the two women dressed, which both of them seemed to notice. Meg: ripped jeans, barefoot. Kate: done up to the nines. No big deal, I thought.”

Doctor Who fans were left gobsmacked on Saturday when former star of the show, Billie Piper, was revealed as the new Doctor in news which had a profound effect on star Rylan Clark

Rylan Clark was left sobbing on Saturday after Doctor Who’s jaw-dropping twist

Rylan Clark was left sobbing on Saturday after Doctor Who’s jaw-dropping twist. In news which left the show’s legion of loyal fans stunned, former star of the sci-fi series, Billie Piper, was revealed as the new Doctor when current Time Lord, played by Ncuti Gatwa, regenerated.

Taking to Instagram with tears streaming down his face after watching the episode in which Billie, who played the Doctor’s companion, Rose Tyler, from 2005 – 2006 returned to the show in stunning style, Rylan said: “I’ll probably look back at this with real embarrassment, but I’ve just watched Doctor Who and I don’t know what’s just happened. Omg, it’s unbelievable. What a turn out.” Sharing the emotional post, show creator Russell T Davies replied to the TV presenter, saying: “Love you Rylan” with a big red heart emoji.

Rylan Clark had tears streaming down his face after Billie Piper was revealed as the new Doctor (Image: rylan/Instagram)

Rylan popped up in Doctor Who two weeks ago, portraying the host of the Interstellar Song Contest, which is akin to a galactic version of the Eurovision Song Contest, on the BBC’s iconic show.

Revealing that showrunner Russell had given him a special role on the programme, he said on Instagram: “So I have been keeping that secret for a year. I am so excited. I am a massive, massive Whovian. I love Doctor Who. I’ve loved it for years. And when I got that call I was so overwhelmed and I’m not gonna lie, I did have a little tear. Maybe a few more tears. It was the best experience of my life.”

Meanwhile, following her exit from Doctor Who, Billie, 42, went on to make cameo appearances in the series in 2008 and 2010. The actress previously returned for the 50th anniversary special as a separate character, but was still credited as Rose Tyler.

The huge news regarding her latest epic casting comes just days after speculation that Ncuti was preparing to step down from the role.

Speaking about her return, Billie said: “It’s no secret how much I love this show, and I have always said I would love to return to the Whoniverse as I have some of my best memories there, so to be given the opportunity to step back on that Tardis one more time was just something I couldn’t refuse.”

Meanwhile, in a statement released by the BBC, Ncuti said: “You know when you get cast, at some point you are going to have to hand back that sonic screwdriver and it is all going to come to an end, but nothing quite prepares you for it.

Billie says she ‘couldn’t refuse’ the chance to go back to the sci-fi series(Image: PA)

“This journey has been one that I will never forget, and a role that will be part of me forever. There are no words to describe what it feels like to be cast as the Doctor, nor are there words to explain what it feels like to be accepted into this iconic role that has existed for over 60 years and is truly loved by so many across the globe.

“The fans are truly the final character and beating heart of this show, and I can’t thank the Whoniverse, and the Whovians, enough for welcoming me in and making this such a touching experience.

“I’ve loved every minute of it, but now is the time to hand over the keys to that beloved blue box and let someone else take control and enjoy it every bit as much as I have. I’ll truly miss it, and forever be grateful to it, and everyone that has played a part in my journey as the Doctor.”

Taking to social media, fans couldn’t contain their joy when Billie was revealed as Ncuti’s replacement. One said: “OMFG just watched the final episode of Doctor Who. Spoiler alert. Billie Piper as the Doctor. WTF.”

A second added: “Billie Piper as the 16th Doctor wasn’t what I expected but hey it is something!” Meanwhile, another declared: “Billie Piper in Doctor Who. In the year 2025. not on my bingo cards.”

Royal experts have claimed that when Prince Harry made a particularly explosive move with his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, his elder brother Prince William felt like he was “grieving”

Prince William ‘grieved’ for Harry after shock move(Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

When Prince Harry and Meghan announced they would be stepping back as working royals, the country was left stunned by the news. For the couple, things in the royal spotlight had become unmanageable, and they sent out a shock statement revealing that they wanted to give up being full-time royals.

Initially, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had hoped to continue representing the monarchy, but on a part-time basis, relinquishing the public funding they received as full-time working royals, and instead becoming free to make their own money.

Rapidly, a crisis meeting was called, with the senior royals gathered by the late Queen Elizabeth as what is now known as the ‘Sandringham Summit’ – which saw King Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, the late Queen, and her private secretary meet to discuss the Sussex family’s future.

A new documentary on Channel 5 – Megxit: Inside The Sandringham Summit – dives into exactly what went on behind closed doors at the high-stakes discussion, with experts and commentators providing new insight into the meeting that would come to determine a total split of the couple from the institution of the monarchy.

One royal expert revealed in the documentary that after the discussions were completed, Prince William was left “completely broken” and devastated at the loss of his brother.

Royal expert Charlotte Griffiths explained, “William must have felt such a sense of relief, but also great sadness because he was really, officially losing his brother.

“What I heard at the time was that William started grieving for his brother at that point, really grieving, like he’d lost, not only his mother, years ago, but his brother as well and I think he was just genuinely quite sad, and completely broken”.

There was one notable absence from the Sandringham Summit, however, with Meghan back in Canada, unable to join the meeting remotely – Harry had been left to face his family, and fight for what he wanted, solo.

In the end, Harry even lost his police security – something he said in his memoir Spare he was desperate to keep and has tried and failed for years to have returned to him when he is visiting the UK.

After the meeting, which saw the royals go for the “nuclear” option of a total break, Harry and William retreated to the gardens of Sandringham to spend some time together by themselves, the experts explain the documentary.

“Harry expected to be treated by a harangue from his brother,” said royal author Andrew Morton, but in fact, “Harry got the chance to do what he wanted to do, which was explain himself to his brother,” revealed another expert, Jack Royston – royal correspondent at Newsweek – “and say this is why I’m doing what I’m doing.

“William didn’t argue back, he listened,” the expert continued, “I think it was important for Harry to feel like he had a chance to say his piece, and it was important for William to come away from it feeling like he didn’t turn it into a big argument or shut it down.”

Relations between William and Harry are well known to be icy, with the brother pretty much estranged over recent years.

Whilst William might have felt grief that his brother was leaving life in the Firm behind in 2020, the following year when Meghan and Harry sat down for their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they detailed their reasons for leaving the UK – things went from bad to worse.

In Harry and Meghan’s self-titled documentary series for Netflix, the moment in which Harry receives a text message from his brother in the aftermath of the interview was captured, and whilst the couple didn’t show what the message said, Harry looked close to tears after reading it.

The Sussexes have not been shy when it comes to opening up about their grievances with the Royal Family – with Harry even sitting down with the BBC after losing the latest appeal over his police security and admitting that his father King Charles “won’t speak” to him and that he “doesn’t know how long” the monarch has left.

Whilst Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation with his family, royal expert Jennie Bond told Sky News she “doesn’t know where he goes from here”.

“He’s bristling with anger and resentment and mistrust of the royal household, and despair over his father’s attitude, I suppose. It’s just such a sad and sorry saga. I would hope there might be some kind of reconciliation but although Harry says he wants reconciliation, he doesn’t think he can do that now.”

Fans and viewers of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent have shared their theories as to how 2025 winner Harry Moulding pulled off an ambitious card trick that included sky diving

Britain’s Got Talent fans have been left fuming after ‘figuring out’ how 2025 winner Harry Moulding pulled off one of his daring tricks. Fans of the long-running ITV talent show voted for the 24-year-old magician from Blackpool to win the 18th season of the show.

Harry beat off competition from dance troupe The Blackouts and solo dancer Binita, 8, to win the show. While Binita got to the final on her own merit, both Harry and The Blackouts were propelled to the final by the judges, who used golden buzzers, which gave them an automatic place in the final.

During Saturday night’s grand finale, Harry wowed the judges, live audience, and those watching from home as he executed an impressive skydiving magic trick. He asked Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden to take part in an elaborate card trick.

After several minutes of banter and card selection, it was revealed that Bruno had picked out the three of clubs, Alesha would select the four of hearts, and Amanda would pick the seven of diamonds.

While the judges were already impressed by the stage of the trick, Harry then played a video clip of himself sky diving hours earlier. During his descent, he predicted that the trio would pick the cards that the ultimately ended up with.

Magician Harry Moulding won the 2025 season of Britain’s Got Talent(Image

The judges and audience were left gobsmacked by the reveal, but some fans watching along at home were convinced they figured out how Harry had pulled off the stunt. Fans took to social media to accuse the performer of cheating – and even using AI to perfect his act.

One viewer wrote on X: “How much AI on the #BGTFinal magician’s video?” And another, also accusing AI of being involved, wrote: “Not my cup tea this AI magic #BGTFinal”.

Others accused Harry of using simple sleight-of-hand tricks or using reflections to perfect his stunt. One wrote: “#BGT he can see the card in the camera.” And another fan typed: “They have all put their card on the top #BGT.”

Other viewers were stunned by the performance, however, and went on to cheer for the winner. One wrote on X: “I’m not usually a fan of magicians, but this guy is brilliant and really enjoyable to watch #BGTFinal.”

And another fan gushed: “I dont care what anyone says but Harry Moulding deserves to win. All my votes goes to him #BGTFinal.”

Harry was indeed crowned winner of the 2025 season – with the awestruck magician telling hosts Ant and Dec: “I can’t believe what is going on.”

Snatching the microphone from Declan, he continued: “Thank you, everyone, so, so much. I genuinely feel like everyone has been behind me. This has been the most incredible journey. I can’t believe that I’m here. Thank you.”

His victory came after he wowed the judges with his tricks. Alesha gushed during the show: “Every time we see you, you up the level, you take it to the next level, and your imagination and the way you present your act is just astonishing. You’re so likeable.”

And head judge Simon Cowell added his commendation, remarking how Harry was “so good, but so humble”.

He further commented: “This show, genuinely, is about finding people like you who, for whatever reason, haven’t had the break they deserve. And you do deserve this break, I really think the audience are going to get behind you.”

After being crowned winner, Harry has the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance later this year and has also pocketed a whopping £250,000 cash prize.