Royal news – latest: Harry and Meghan to ‘miss out on Met Gala’ over ongoing ‘family drama’
Queen Consort Camilla stepped out in style for day two of the annual horse racing event Cheltenham Festival.
The 75-year-old, who is an honorary member of the Jockey Club, dressed for the occasion in a wool camel-coloured coat and a hat with a fur trim. It was unconfirmed whether the royal was wearing faux fur.
Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson has said that Meghan gives Harry a “love he’s never had before”.
In a new interview for her romance novel, Ferguson, 63, who is the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, shared that she would never pass “judgement” over Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties and move to America.
Meanwhile, a video of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex being supportive of one another from their Netflix docuseries has gone viral on TikTok.
The clip, which shows Meghan Markle hugging Prince Harry after he receives a text message from the Prince of Wales, has resurfaced on the social media platform as questions over their attendance at the King’s coronation continue to swirl.
The couple have indicated that they have received “email correspondence” about the coronation on 6 May, but have not disclosed their decision about whether they will attend.
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Prince Harry’s Nazi costume to feature in next series of The Crown, report claims
Prince Andrew in ‘despair’ that King Charles has not shared £650million inheritance
Camilla Queen Consort arrives at Cheltenham Ladies’ Day
Wednesday 15 March 2023 17:00 , Ellie Muir
Queen Consort Camilla has arrived on the morning of day two of the annual racing event Cheltenham Festival.
The 75-year-old, who is an honorary member of the Jockey Club, dressed for the occasion in a wool camel-coloured coat and a hat with a fur trim. It is unconfirmed whether the royal is wearing faux fur.
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King Charles III’s silhouette appears on stamps for the first time – without a crown
Wednesday 15 March 2023 19:00 , Ellie Muir
The first stamps featuring the King’s silhouette are to go on sale, with the historic floral set a nod to the green-fingered monarch’s love of gardening.
King Charles III’s uncrowned profile, in silver and facing to the right in the top left hand corner, appears on a collection of 10 special stamps celebrating the nation’s favourite flowers.
Unlike Queen Elizabeth II’s famous silhouette, the King is not depicted wearing a laurel wreath.
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Camilla meets Nigerian ballet dancer who went viral dancing in streets of Lagos
Wednesday 15 March 2023 18:00 , Ellie Muir
The Queen Consort has met with a young Nigerian ballet dancer who was the subject of a viral video that led to him being offered a scholarship.
Camilla wished Anthony Madu “good luck” when she visited Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham, where he now trains after a 44-second video posted online in 2020 of him pirouetting barefoot in the rain was watched more than 16 million times.
Madu’s story will now be made into a Disney documentary titled Madu, directed by Matt Ogens and Kachi Benson.
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Prince William speaks about Diana’s influence as he meets homeless people
Wednesday 15 March 2023 17:10 , Ellie Muir
Prince William has opened up about the influence of Princess Diana’s philanthropic work on his own outlook.
Ahead of Red Nose Day, the Prince of Wales has spent time with Groundswell, a homelessness organisation funded by Comic Relief.
It is understood that the Prince of Wales makes the comments in a one-off film, which will be shown on Friday (March 17) on BBC One and iPlayer.
Speaking in the film, the future King says: “My mother introduced me to the cause of homelessness from quite a young age, and I’m really glad she did.
“I think she would be disappointed that we are still no further on in terms of tackling homelessness and preventing it than when she was interested and involved in it,” The Mirror reports.
Sarah Ferguson claims she was arrested with Princess Diana at bachelorette party
Wednesday 15 March 2023 16:17 , Ellie Muir
As the Duchess of York has been promoting her new romance novel and revealing untold stories about the royal family in the process.
Speaking onThe Kelly Clarkson Show following the release of the novel, A Most Intriguing Lady, which debuted on 4 March. In the interview, the 63-year-old recalled the time she was allegedly arrested with Princess Diana at Ferguson’s bachelorette party before her wedding to Prince Andrew in 1986.
She revealed that she was once arrested with Princess Diana during a night out.
The two royals went out to a nightclub dressed as police officers to celebrate the duchess’ upcoming nuptials to the Duke of York. “It was extraordinary, because we went to a nightclub, of course, you go to a nightclub with the Princess of Wales,” she recalled about Diana, who was married to Charles, the then-Prince of Wales, at the time.
Meredith Clark has the full story:
‘Meghan gives Harry a love he’s never had before’, says Sarah Ferguson
Wednesday 15 March 2023 09:13 , Ellie Muir
In a new interview to promote her new romance novel, Sarah Ferguson praised Harry and Meghan’s relationship.
Ferguson, 63, who is the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, shared that she would never pass “judgement” over Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties and move to America.
The Duchess of York said that the Duchess of Sussex “loves him and loves the children” very much, The Telegraph reports.
She said: “I look at how much [Meghan] loves him and loves the children and gives him a love that he’s never had before.”
The Duchess of York went on to reveal that she herself moved to America after her divorce and found “support” from the “American people”.
She added: “I looked to America to support me and to help me and I really can’t thank the American people enough for what they gave me and what they did for me.”
WATCH: King delivers message at first Commonwealth Day service as monarch
Tuesday 14 March 2023 17:44 , Ellie Muir
King Charles III issued a call to the family of nations urging them to “strive together” to achieve a “global common good” in his first Commonwealth Day address on Monday (13 March).
He also paid tribute to his “beloved mother”, describing how Commonwealth Day was a moment of pride for the late Queen Elizabeth II, who “dedicated her long and remarkable life” in service to the “Commonwealth family”.
Watch the full video here:
King Charles and William ‘not in attendance’ at Sussexes’ daughter Lilibet’s California christening
Tuesday 14 March 2023 16:40 , Ellie Muir
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales were reportedly not in attendance at the christening of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter, Lilibet Diana.
People reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex held a christening for the 21-month-year-old last Friday (3 March) in an intimate ceremony at their home in Montecito, California.
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Camilla meets ballet dancer set to star in Disney documentary
Tuesday 14 March 2023 16:40 , Kate Ng
The Queen Consort has wished "good luck" to a young dancer whose dreams of becoming a ballet star went viral and will now be made into a Disney documentary.
Camilla met Anthony Madu when she visited the ballet school which offered him a scholarship after a 44-second video posted online in 2020 of him pirouetting in the rain was watched more than 16 million times.
The 13-year-old, from Nigeria, is now in his second year at Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham, which is celebrating its centenary and has the Queen Consort as its patron.
Camilla visited the school to mark the milestone and meet the schoolboy, who has grown a few inches and now has more of an English accent since his story won the hearts of social media users.
When she asked Anthony if he had always loved dancing, he replied "Yes, since I was five years old.
Camilla replied: "It gets to grips with you, you can't let it go - good luck."
Disney announced in September that it would be making a documentary about the youngster, whose family live on the edge of Nigerian capital Lagos. He had little formal training before arriving in the UK but showed great talent.
Speaking after Camilla's visit, Anthony said of Elmhurst: "My dancing's going well, it's really, really great, and I'm really enjoying it."
He said he is adapting to life in the UK but is struggling a little with the weather.
"It's still quite cold," he said.
Talking about his journey, he added: "I just hope that younger dancers from anywhere around the world... I just hope to inspire them to pursue their dreams and never give up."
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‘Impossible’ that Harry and Meghan’s Frogmore Cottage eviction not linked to Spare, royal expert says
Tuesday 14 March 2023 15:59 , Ellie Muir
King Charles III’s decision to request the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to “vacate” their UK residence cannot be seen as anything other than a reaction to the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, a royal expert has said.
RS Locke, a freelance writer and royal commentator, pointed to reports that Harry and Meghan were asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage “within days of the book’s release”.
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What has happened to Archie and Lilbet’s titles?
Tuesday 14 March 2023 15:28 , Ellie Muir
The two children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will now be known as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, a royal source has confirmed.
The statement comes after Lilibet was christened “Princess Lilibet Diana” at a ceremony in California on Friday (3 March).
The Independent has contacted the relevant representatives for comment, but a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told The Mirror: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor.”
Meghan Markle comforts Prince Harry after William text in viral resurfaced video
Tuesday 14 March 2023 15:03 , Kate Ng
A video of Meghan Markle comforting Prince Harry after he received a text from Prince William has gone viral amid speculation over whether the couple will attend the coronation of King Charles III.
Earlier this week, TikTok user @thetvandmoviequeen shared a clip of the moment that has since been viewed more than one million times.
My colleague Meredith Clark has the full story:
Meghan Markle comforts Prince Harry after William text in viral resurfaced video
Prince Andrew ‘considering new tell-all interview’ after 2019 Newsnight appearance, report claims
Tuesday 14 March 2023 14:40 , Ellie Muir
Prince Andrew is reported to have been approached by two American broadcasters with offers to take part in a new, tell-all interview in the United Kingdom.
According to a new report, the disgraced Duke of York is considering “telling his side” in the hope of a chance of redemption, more than three years after his interview with Emily Maitlis about his ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was broadcast on the BBC’s Newsnight.
Maanya Sachedva has the story:
The hint that Harry and Meghan will be at King Charles’ coronation
Tuesday 14 March 2023 14:09 , Ellie Muir
Buckingham Palace staff have been told to plan for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to attend King Charles III’s coronation, it has been reported.
Although the King does not know if the couple plan to travel from California to London for the ceremony, the Sussexes are being factored into all arrangements including cars, seating in Westminster Abbey, and dining, The Times reported.
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Inside Frogmore Cottage, the residence at the centre of a new royal row
Tuesday 14 March 2023 13:30 , Kate Ng
In case we have forgotten, the latest royal row was centred around Frogmore Cottage. It emerged earlier this month that the King requested the Duke and Duchess of Sussex vacate the property, which was their UK residence. He then reportedly offered the keys to the Duke of York, who may be facing the prospect of being evicted from the Royal Lodge.
Catch up on everything you need to know about Frogmore Cottage below:
Inside Frogmore Cottage, the residence at the centre of a new royal row
New Duke of Edinburgh becomes patron of award founded by Prince Philip
Tuesday 14 March 2023 12:20 , Ellie Muir
The newly appointed Duke of Edinburgh has said it is an honour to become patron of the award to which his father Prince Philip gave his title.
The King handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward in celebration of his 59th birthday on Friday (10 March).
Philip wanted his son to take on the historic title to mark Edward’s decades-long commitment to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the youth scheme which is one of Philip’s greatest legacies.
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King Charles and William ‘not in attendance’ at Sussexes’ daughter Lilibet’s California christening
Tuesday 14 March 2023 11:19 , Ellie Muir
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales were reportedly not in attendance at the christening of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter, Lilibet Diana.
People reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex held a christening for the 21-month-year-old last Friday (3 March) in an intimate ceremony at their home in Montecito, California.
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From scandal to senior royals: How Sophie and Edward became royal favourites
Tuesday 14 March 2023 10:50 , Kate Ng
For years, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh slid under the radar when it came to the royal family.
Emma Mackenzie charts how the Queen subtly brought her youngest son into the fold following the departure of the Sussexes and the scandals surrounding Prince Andrew:
From scandal to senior royals: How Sophie and Edward became the Queen’s favourites
How does inheritance work in the royal family?
Tuesday 14 March 2023 10:20 , Ellie Muir
Inheritance can be a tricky subject, particularly because it involves all the emotions that come with a death in the family, dealing with inheritance tax and splitting what is left among multiple family members if the dearly departed’s will is unclear.
But as complicated as they are for regular people, inheritance among the British royal family can be mysterious due to monarchs’ wills being sealed for decades after their death.
Learn everything you need to know about inheritance in the royal family here:
Anti-monarchy protesters shout ‘not my king’ and surround Westminster Abbey as King arrived
Tuesday 14 March 2023 09:20 , Ellie Muir
Protestors surrounded Westminster Abbey on Monday (13 March) while shouting anti-monarchy slogans as members of the Royal Family arrived for Commonwealth Day.
The group could be seen holding up yellow placards saying “Not My King” in front of the church.
King Charles attended the Commonwealth Day service for the first time as a monarch.
Anti-monarchy organisation Republic said ahead of the protest that they were organising it in time for the King’s arrival.
In a statement they also outlined their ongoing intention to disrupt the coronation celebrations, which they labelled a “pointless parade”.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘to get cold shoulder’ if they attend King’s coronation
Tuesday 14 March 2023 08:53 , Ellie Muir
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may be met with a “cold shoulder” by senior members of the royal family if they do confirm their attendance at the coronation this spring.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle indicated that they have received “email correspondence” about King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla’s coronation on 6 May, but have not disclosed their decision about whether they will attend.
However, if they do make the journey from California to London for the ceremony, a source has suggested that their reception will be frosty.
My colleague Kate Ng has the full report here:
How does inheritance work in the royal family?
Monday 13 March 2023 19:30 , Kate Ng
Inheritance can be a tricky subject, particularly because it involves all the emotions that come with a death in the family, dealing with inheritance tax and splitting what is left among multiple family members if the dearly departed’s will is unclear.
But as complicated as they are for regular people, inheritance among the British royal family can be mysterious due to monarchs’ wills being sealed for decades after their death.
Learn everything you need to know about inheritance in the royal family here:
How does inheritance work in the royal family?
‘Impossible’ that Harry and Meghan’s Frogmore Cottage eviction not linked to Spare, royal expert says
Monday 13 March 2023 18:30 , Kate Ng
King Charles III’s decision to request the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to “vacate” their UK residence cannot be seen as anything other than a reaction to the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, a royal expert has said.
RS Locke, a freelance writer and royal commentator, pointed to reports that Harry and Meghan were asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage “within days of the book’s release”.
Get the full story here:
‘Impossible’ that Harry and Meghan’s Frogmore Cottage eviction not linked to Spare
King Charles and William ‘not in attendance’ at Sussexes’ daughter Lilibet’s California christening
Monday 13 March 2023 17:30 , Kate Ng
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales were reportedly not in attendance at the christening of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter, Lilibet Diana.
People reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex held a christening for the 21-month-year-old last Friday (3 March) in an intimate ceremony at their home in Montecito, California.
Ellie Muir reports:
‘No royals’ in attendance at Sussexes daughter Lilibet’s christening
King to deliver message at first Commonwealth Day service as monarch
Monday 13 March 2023 16:30 , Kate Ng
The King will attend his first Commonwealth Day service as monarch, delivering a message marking the occasion from the Great Pulpit in Westminster Abbey.
The Commonwealth Day theme for 2023 is “Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future”, and comes at a time when Charles has experienced great turbulence in his relationship with his youngest son, the Duke of Sussex.
Get all the details below:
King to deliver message at first Commonwealth Day service as monarch
Queen Consort Camilla wears late mother-in-law’s sapphire brooch to Commonwealth event
Monday 13 March 2023 15:37 , Kate Ng
The Queen Consort was wearing the late Queen Elizabeth II’s sapphire chrysanthemum brooch at today’s Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey.
The sparkling diamond and sapphire piece set in platinum was worn by Princess Elizabeth for the official photos taken on her honeymoon with the late Duke of Edinburgh at Broadlands in Hampshire in 1947.
The late Queen was also pictured wearing the jewellery when she and Philip marked 73 years of marriage in 2020 - their final wedding anniversary together before the duke died in 2021.
Camilla was wearing a sapphire blue wool crepe dress and coat by Fiona Clare, and matching feather beret by Philip Treacy.
As she stepped from her car outside Westminster Abbey, the Queen Consort was forced to hold onto her hat to prevent it from blowing away in the strong winds.
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The hint that Harry and Meghan will be at King Charles’ coronation
Monday 13 March 2023 15:30 , Kate Ng
Buckingham Palace staff have been told to plan for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to attend King Charles III’s coronation, it has been reported.
Although the King does not know if the couple plan to travel from California to London for the ceremony, the Sussexes are being factored into all arrangements including cars, seating in Westminster Abbey, and dining, The Times reported.
Eleanor Noyce has the story:
Revealed: The hint that Harry and Meghan will be at King Charles’ coronation
Prince Andrew ‘considering new tell-all interview’ after 2019 Newsnight appearance, report claims
Monday 13 March 2023 14:30 , Kate Ng
Prince Andrew is reported to have been approached by two American broadcasters with offers to take part in a new, tell-all interview in the United Kingdom.
According to a new report, the disgraced Duke of York is considering “telling his side” in the hope of a chance of redemption, more than three years after his interview with Emily Maitlis about his ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was broadcast on the BBC’s Newsnight.
Maanya Sachedva has the story:
Prince Andrew ‘considering new tell-all interview’ after 2019 Newsnight appearance
King Charles ‘to offer Harry and Meghan new home’ after Frogmore Cottage eviction
Monday 13 March 2023 13:30 , Kate Ng
King Charles III could offer the Duke and Duchess of Sussex an apartment in Buckingham Palace as their UK residence when they visit the country, it has been reported.
The monarch requested that the couple vacate their previous UK home, Frogmore Cottage, and is understood to have offered the keys to his brother, the disgraced Duke of York.
Find out more below:
King Charles ‘to offer Harry and Meghan new home in Buckingham Palace’
The Crown: Prince Harry’s Nazi costume scandal to feature in season six, reports claim
Monday 13 March 2023 12:30 , Kate Ng
Prince Harry’s controversial Nazi costume will feature on the new series of The Crown, a new report has claimed.
An insider told The Sun that the party, which had a “natives and colonials” costume theme, and the “shameful” incident will play out on the historical drama.
My colleague Isobel Lewis has all the details:
Prince Harry’s Nazi costume scandal to feature in The Crown season six, reports claim
Harry and Meghan ‘to get cold shoulder’ by royals if they attend King’s coronation
Monday 13 March 2023 11:30 , Kate Ng
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may be met with a “cold shoulder” by senior members of the royal family if they do confirm their attendance at the coronation this spring.
It has been reported that some members of the family “do not want to socialise” with the couple after the release of Harry’s tell-all memoir Spare and their Netflix docuseries, Harry and Meghan.
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Harry and Meghan to get ‘cold shoulder’ by royals if they attend King’s coronation
Prince Harry’s children ‘have not been invited to Coronation yet’
Monday 13 March 2023 10:30 , Kate Ng
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children have not yet been invited to King Charles III’s coronation, The Telegraph reports.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly received their invitation via “email correspondence” following speculation over whether they would be in attendance. However, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are understood to have not been invited yet.
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Prince Harry’s children ‘have not been invited to Coronation yet’
Prince Andrew in ‘despair’ that King Charles has not shared £650million inheritance
Monday 13 March 2023 10:14 , Kate Ng
Prince Andrew is “in despair” that the King has not shared out their mother’s inheritence, according to reports.
King Charles III was the sole beneficiary of the Queen’s £650million estate, under a 1993 agreement meaning no inheritance tax was owed.
The King’s siblings Princess Anne, 72, and Prince Edward, 59, as well as Prince Andrew, 63, inherited nothing from the Queen, and are said to share “some resentment” because of this.
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Prince Andrew in ‘despair’ that King Charles has not shared £650million inheritance
Prince Harry’s Nazi costume to feature in next series of The Crown, report claims
Monday 13 March 2023 08:34 , Kate Ng
It has been reported by the Duke of Sussex’s Nazi costume, which he wore to a fancy dress party in 2005, will be recreated in the forthcoming series of The Crown.
Prince Harry previously described wearing the offensive costume as the “biggest mistake of my life”. He was 20 at the time and wore the uniform, complete with a swastika armband, to a friend’s party. He later apologised for his actions.
In his Netflix documentary Harry and Meghan, the duke said: “It was probably one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I felt so ashamed afterwards. All I wanted to do was make it right.”
The Sun quoted a source as saying that it was “kind of ironic that Netflix is the one to bring up this incident” after Harry spoke about “a huge level of unconscious bias” within the royal family in his docuseries.
King Charles III coronation: Everything we know about 2023 ceremony
Sunday 12 March 2023 17:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
We’ve rounded up all the information you need to know about King Charles’s coronation ceremony on 6 May.
Full report here:
When is the coronation of King Charles III?
Prince Andrew ‘considering new tell-all interview’ after 2019 Newsnight show, report claims
Sunday 12 March 2023 16:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
Prince Andrew is reported to have been approached by two American broadcasters with offers to take part in a new, tell-all interview in the United Kingdom.
According to a new report, the disgraced Duke of York is considering “telling his side” in the hope of a chance of redemption, more than three years after his interview with Emily Maitlis about his ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was broadcast on the BBC’s Newsnight.
Read the full report here:
Prince Andrew ‘considering new tell-all interview’ after 2019 Newsnight appearance
‘Holy oil’ used during King Charles coronation will be cruelty-free
Sunday 12 March 2023 15:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
The oil used to anoint King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla during the coronation on 6 May wukk reportedly reflect the modern anti-animal cruelty sentiments, Buckingham Palace recently announced.
Previous versions of the “holy oil” have included civet oil, from the glands of small mammals, and ambergris from the intestines of whales.
However, the new formula will be completely cruelty-free.
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Coronation oil made with whale intestine ambergris to be cruelty free
William and Kate would prefer Andrew as neighbour over Harry and Meghan, claims royal commentator
Sunday 12 March 2023 14:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
A royal commentator has said that the Prince and Princess of Wales would rather have Prince Andrew as their neighbour over Prince Harry and Meghan.
The news comes amid reports of a royal property reshuffle, after King Charles asked the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to vacate Frogmore Cottage so his disgraced brother Prince Andrew can move in to the seven-room residence instead.
But reports also suggest that he is set to extend an “olive branch” and offer a suite in Buckingham Palace to Harry and Meghan Markle – just 10 minutes away from Kensington Palace, where William and Kate live.
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William and Kate would prefer Andrew as neighbour over Harry and Meghan, says expert
Prince Edward refers to wife Sophie as ‘duchess’ for the first time on ‘very special’ day
Sunday 12 March 2023 13:02 , Maanya Sachdeva
Prince Edward referred to his wife Sophie as “duchess” shortly after he received his late father Prince Philip’s title and became the new Duke of Edinburgh.
King Charles conferred the title on Edward on his 59th birthday on 10 March.
During a visit to Edinburgh shortly after, Edward greeted crowds at the Royal Mile and addressed a gathering at City Chambers, marking one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
During his speech, he thanked the audience for their support on a “very special day” for him and his wife, the duchess.
Full story here:
Prince Edward refers to Sophie as ‘duchess’ for the first time in birthday speech
Sarah Ferguson ‘has not received invite’ to King Charles’ coronation
Sunday 12 March 2023 11:27 , Maanya Sachdeva
Sarah Ferguson revealed she hadn’t received an invite to King Charles’s coronation, while promoting her new book at an event in New York city last week.
In an interview about the novel, titled A Most Intriguing Lady, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife said her attendance at the coronation was “TBD” or “to be decided”.
“The invitations haven’t gone out yet. Have they?” she asked, according to news reports.
My colleague Ellie Muir has the full story:
Sarah Ferguson ‘has not received invite’ to King Charles’ coronation
Harry and Meghan ‘not fighting’ eviction from Frogmore Cottage
Sunday 12 March 2023 10:04 , Maanya Sachdeva
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly accepted King Charles’s decision to ask them to vacate Frogmore Cottage.
Harry and Meghan are reportedly making plans to pack up their remaining belongings at the royal property and ship them to their home in the US, as the keys are understood to have been offered to the disgraced Duke of York.
My colleague Kate Ng has the full story:
Harry and Meghan ‘not fighting’ eviction from Frogmore Cottage
Prince Harry and Meghan’s children have not yet been invited to Coronation
Sunday 12 March 2023 08:59 , Maanya Sachdeva
Harry and Meghan’s children Archie and Lilibet have not yet been invited to King Charles’s coronation in May, according to a report by The Telegraph.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who currently reside in California, reportedly received their invitation via “email correspondence”. However, Archie and Lilibet are not currently understood to be invited.
Eleanor Noyce has the full story:
Prince Harry’s children have not yet been invited to Coronation
What does Prince Edward’s title change mean for him and Sophie?
Friday 10 March 2023 18:00 , Ellie Muir
As Prince Edward is announced as the Duke of Edinburgh, what does the title change mean for him?
King Charles III conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday (10 March). Doing so also honours the wishes of their late parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Philip.
But, while it was long expected that the dukedom would be passed to Edward after Philip’s death, the King was reportedly reluctant to give the title to his youngest brother.
My colleague Kate Ng has everything you need to know about what the title changes mean here.
Prince Edward granted Duke of Edinburgh title held by his father Prince Philip
Friday 10 March 2023 17:00 , Ellie Muir
King Charles III has handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip’s wishes.
The monarch conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday.
Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is now the Duchess of Edinburgh and their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn is the new Earl of Wessex.
My colleague Kate Ng has the full report here.
Rebel Wilson claims Meghan Markle is ‘not as cool’ as Prince Harry
Friday 10 March 2023 16:00 , Ellie Muir
Rebel Wilson has described the Duchess of Sussex as “not as cool” or “naturally warm” as her husband, the Duke of Sussex.
The Pitch Perfect star recalled her first encounter with the royal couple, which she said happened through a mutual friend who is a polo player.
Find out what the actor had to say here.
Everything you need to know about Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh
Friday 10 March 2023 15:30 , Kate Ng
The new Duchess of Edinburgh is a former public relations woman who fell in love with a prince and became very close to the late Queen.
Sophie, formerly the Countess of Wessex, is married to Prince Edward, who has recently been conferred the title of Duke of Edinburgh that belonged to his late father, Prince Philip.
Find out all about Sophie here:
Everything you need to know about Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh
The hint that Harry and Meghan will be at King Charles’ coronation
Friday 10 March 2023 15:01 , Ellie Muir
Buckingham Palace staff have been told to plan for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to attend King Charles III’s coronation, it has been reported.
Although the King does not know if the couple plan to travel from California to London for the ceremony, the Sussexes are being factored into all arrangements including cars, seating in Westminster Abbey, and dining, The Times reports.
Read the full report here.
What does Prince Edward’s title change mean for him and Sophie?
Friday 10 March 2023 14:30 , Kate Ng
Prince Edward has been announced as the Duke of Edinburgh, a title that previously belonged to his late father, Prince Philip.
But, while it was long expected that the dukedom would be passed to Edward after Philip’s death, the King was reportedly reluctant to give the title to his youngest brother.
Find out everything you need to know about the title change here:
What does Prince Edward’s new title as Duke of Edinburgh mean for him and Sophie?
Harry and Meghan’s kids Archie and Lilibet given royal titles of prince and princess
Friday 10 March 2023 14:00 , Ellie Muir
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s children will officially be referred to as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, it has been confirmed.
The confirmation comes after Lilibet was christened Princess Lilibet Diana at a ceremony in California on Friday (3 March).
It is understood the King was aware beforehand that the Sussexes intended to refer to their daughter as Princess Lili and that there had been correspondence about the matter.
Originally, Lilibet, one, and her older brother Archie, three, were not given HRH titles at birth due to their position in the line of succession. At the time of both of their births, they were the great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II.
Read the full report here.
‘No royals’ in attendance’ at Sussexes’ daughter Lilibet’s California christening
Friday 10 March 2023 12:58 , Ellie Muir
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales were reportedly not in attendance at the christening of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter, Lilibet Diana.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex held a christening for the 21-month-year-old last Friday (3 March) in an intimate ceremony at their home in Montecito, California, but senior members of the royal family were absent.
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told People: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, 3 March by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor.”
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