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When and where will King Harald V’s funeral take place? Will the service be held at Oslo Cathedral, and will Norway’s late monarch be buried in the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Fortress?

As Norway prepares to say goodbye to its king, we examine the traditions, ceremonies and royal precedents likely to shape the coming days.What is the Norwegian sprinkling-of-earth ritual? Who designed the secret $2 million joint sarcophagus for King Harald and Queen Sonja? Why has its appearance remained hidden—and could it finally be revealed at the funeral?King Charles III leads an outpouring of intern...

What will Earl Spencer reveal about Princess Diana in his new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister? Which accepted stories does he consider untrue—and could his account reopen painful questions for King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Royal Family?

Published ahead of the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death, the book promises Charles Spencer’s personal account of his sister’s childhood, marriage, extraordinary public life and the chaotic days following her death in Paris. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond believes it could become an important historical record, while biographer Tom Bower claims Spencer remains furious...

The Villa Park photographs of a genuinely happy King go viral with overwhelming public approval. But even as William savors his successful rule-breaking, his secure phone delivers news that changes every calculation: Prince Harry is coming to London. Three days, a deliberately vague agenda, and a palace on high alert as William must decide whether to engage his brother as family or manage him as a media risk.

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Did Meghan Markle borrow another lifestyle idea from Martha Stewart? Critics are comparing As Ever’s blackberry loaf and jam-infused frosting with a recent Martha Stewart recipe—but is this genuine copying or simply another round of online Meghan criticism?

We examine why the disappointing performance of Cookie Queens has revived questions about the Sussexes’ commercial appeal. Can Harry and Meghan still turn enormous media attention into paying customers? Does Meghan have a visibility problem—or a perception problem that overwhelms every product, television program and film carrying her name?

Plus: Why has Prince Harry stopped directin...

Who was King Harald V of Norway, and why was he so loved by the Norwegian people? Norway’s monarch has died at 89 after more than 35 years on the throne, bringing one of the longest and most consequential reigns in modern Norwegian history to an end. His son has immediately succeeded him as King Haakon VIII, while Princess Ingrid Alexandra is now heir to the throne.

We look back at Harald’s childhood exile during World War II, his nine-year fight to marry Queen Sonja, his three Olympic appearances and his determination to modernize the Norwegian monarchy without dest...

How much did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s private flight back to Britain cost? What was its environmental impact—and where have the Duke and Duchess of Sussex taken Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet and their dogs after landing in Birmingham?New clues suggest the Sussexes may have settled near Chipping Norton in the northern Cotswolds, placing them close to King Charles III at Highgrove. How do local residents feel about Harry and Meghan becoming their neighbors—and could Sussex tourism create a Jeremy Clarkson-style traffic problem?Plus, Meghan faces criticism after As Ever continued promoting its new Spiced Apple Butter...

King Charles began his traditional Balmoral stay with a reunion with the famously unpredictable Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan, while one columnist wonders whether the Royal Family’s enormous collection of barely used properties could eventually wind up on Airbnb. Plus, newlyweds Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling make their Balmoral debut, a former royal chef recalls Prince Philip at the barbecue and Princess Anne in the kitchen, and we meet William and Harry’s rarely discussed stepsister Laura Lopes — whose children have

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King Harald V of Norway is in an “extremely serious” condition at Oslo University Hospital, with Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and other members of the Norwegian Royal Family gathering at his bedside. Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent, while Norway’s prime minister has cancelled foreign travel as concern grows over the eighty-nine-year-old monarch.

We look at the latest on King Harald’s health, his fifty-eight-year marriage to Queen Sonja, his thirty-five-year reign, Haakon’s role as regent and what the eventual succession would mean for the Norwegian monarchy. We also examine the extraordin...

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle truly moving back to Britain—or could Harry spend months in the Cotswolds while Meghan remains primarily in California? How long is the Sussexes’ “extended period” in the UK, and do even they know whether it will last six months, one year or longer?

We examine Harry’s determination to establish a British base, Meghan’s new friendship with Geri Halliwell-Horner, and reports that Netflix cameras could document the family’s return. Is the Sussex homecoming really becoming a new television series?

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in the UK with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—but how long are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex planning to stay? Did their private flight from California cost as much as $300,000, and what was its environmental impact?

A friend of Harry’s claims the Duke plans to remain in Britain for at least 12 to 15 years, spending his weekends watching Archie play rugby while Meghan maintains a more international career. Will Harry become a stay-at-home father? Are Archie and Lilibet attending the same British private school? And did King Charles III and...

Meghan Markle’s latest As Ever hosting video sets off another online argument, with critics debating everything from the food on the board to the prominent appearance of Princess Diana’s Cartier watch. Plus, Prince Harry speaks warmly about his work with Scotty’s Little Soldiers, commentators question whether the Sussexes’ biggest successes still depend on royal drama, Amanda Platell casts doubt on Harry’s renewed interest in Britain, Rob Shuter says Hollywood still likes Harry more than Meghan, and Charles Spencer prepares a deeply personal new book about Princess Diana.

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Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving California? Did the Sussexes run out of momentum in Hollywood? Was Harry desperately lonely in Montecito—and are their neighbors really pleased to see them go?

As Jennie Bond warns against a new “pile-on” against Meghan, American commentators including Megyn Kelly, Meghan McCain and allies of Donald Trump celebrate the couple’s departure. Hollywood sources claim Harry and Meghan never established a clear identity outside the Royal Family, while Montecito residents accuse them of entitlement and creating endless drama.

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Are financial pressures behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK? How much money did the Sussexes actually receive from Netflix? Could Harry face a multimillion-dollar legal bill—and is Meghan returning to acting for a new British production?

Page Six reports that Harry and Meghan are not broke, but their Montecito mortgages, private security, household staff and properties in California and Portugal create enormous expenses. Meanwhile, sources around Prince William reportedly suspect that money, inheritance and proximity to King Charles III may all be part of the calculation.

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How much will Prince Harry personally owe after he and six other claimants were ordered to make an initial £9.5 million payment toward the Daily Mail publisher’s legal costs? Why were their unlawful-information-gathering claims dismissed—and what happens next in the costs dispute?Meanwhile, royal commentators are asking why Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly failed to mention their planned move during tea with King Charles at Highgrove.

Are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returning for new commercial ventures, a European launch of Meghan’s As ever brand or another attempt to reconnect with royal life? Have American audienc...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK now? Is Meghan returning for a new British entertainment project? Did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wait until they had completed six full tax years outside Britain? And why were British security officials reportedly informed before King Charles III?

As the Royal Family holds what the Daily Mail calls a “Sussex summit” at Balmoral, new reports raise questions about the couple’s plans for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the cost of protecting the family, their search for a discreet British home and possible school visits...

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle truly moving back to the UK? What does their carefully chosen promise to remain for an “extended period” actually mean—and could the Sussexes leave Britain again after only a few months?

As Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet prepare to attend British schools, reports suggest Harry and Meghan will keep their homes in Montecito and Portugal while creating a more international family life. Is the return about King Charles, Princess Diana’s Spencer family and stronger European roots—or is Harry trying to secure his position before Prince William becomes King?

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HARRY AND MEGHAN ARE MOVING BACK TO BRITAIN — AND NOBODY WILL SAY WHO PAYS FOR THE SECURITY

Mark Francis on the week the one fixed point in this whole saga stopped being fixed. The Sussexes will relocate from California later this month to a private, non-royal home outside London; Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are enrolled at a British school starting in September. They are keeping Montecito. There is no return to royal duties and no royal residence. King Charles was told on Sunday — not during July's Highgrove visit — and welcomes seeing more of them privately. Plus: twenty-nine years since Paris...

Queen Camilla gives a remarkably personal account of the moment King Charles was diagnosed with cancer and reveals how difficult it was to keep the news secret during a public engagement. Plus, Andrew reportedly turns down an invitation to Balmoral and is spotted in the South of France, Sarah Ferguson is said to be getting a little too comfortable around Eugenie’s Portugal home, Sophie recalls Queen Elizabeth fleeing the tension of an Olympic hockey shootout, and Meghan brings “Peak Summer” to As Ever customers as American families head back to school.

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Was Meghan Markle preparing to join season three of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen? Why were the discussions described as “hypothetical”—and did intense British backlash cause the opportunity to be withdrawn?

We examine “ActingGate,” whether returning to acting could revive Meghan’s career, and why some Hollywood observers believe the Duchess of Sussex needs a bold dramatic role rather than another lifestyle project. Could acting succeed where With Love, Meghan struggled—and what would a popular British television role mean for Princess Catherine and the Royal Family?

Plus: Can Harry and Meghan afford an £8 million UK...

How did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go from a celebrated royal wedding to Megxit—and why are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex now returning to Britain?This complete Palace Intrigue explainer traces Harry and Meghan’s relationship from their first meeting and 2018 wedding through the creation of their separate Sussex household, the birth of Prince Archie, their conflict with the British press and their January 2020 departure from working royal life. We explain what “Megxit” actually meant, why Queen Elizabeth II rejected a half-in, half-out royal role, and how Harry and Meghan moved from Canada to California.The story continue...

A casual text from Mike Tindall about an Aston Villa match triggers a sobering security briefing about constitutional mathematics: if something happened to William, his brother in California would be regent for a child. Frustrated by the relentless erosion of any normal human experience, William makes a decision that alarms his entire protection team. What follows becomes the monarchy's most unexpected public relations triumph in years.

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What happens when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are living in Britain again but remain outside the working Royal Family? The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not need palace apartments or official duties to dominate headlines—and their return raises difficult questions for King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Catherine.We examine claims that Britain could become commercially valuable for Meghan’s As ever lifestyle brand, whether proximity to the Crown gives the Sussexes renewed influence, and why some commentators fear a rival royal court. Royal Insider Deep Crown argues that William and Catherine are not competing with Harr...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to Britain after six years in North America? New reporting says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the decision after a successful family visit with King Charles III at Highgrove and with Princess Diana’s Spencer relatives at Althorp. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have reportedly been enrolled in British schools, while the Sussexes consider homes in the Cotswolds and Northamptonshire.We examine whether the return represents a royal reconciliation, a strategic U-turn or simply a new family arrangement; why Meghan’s previous comments about British schools are resurfacing; what chan...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to Britain after six years in California? New reporting offers clues about the Sussexes’ surprise return with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, including their desire to raise their children with stronger ties to Britain, possible movement in Harry’s long-running security dispute, a new British home and school, and Harry’s improving relationship with King Charles. We examine reports that Harry and Meghan hoped to keep the move secret for another week or two, whether their return could create competing centers of royal influence around Harry and Prince William, why Jennie Bond i...

In potentially the biggest Sussex development since Megxit, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to move back to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Reports say the children will attend school in the UK beginning in September while Harry and Meghan establish a private British residence and retain their homes in Montecito and Portugal. King Charles has reportedly been informed and is said to welcome having his grandchildren closer, but Harry and Meghan are not returning as working royals. We break down what the reported move means for Harry’s security battle, his relationship with King Charles an...

Former members of Princess Diana’s inner circle reveal how closely she followed newspaper coverage about herself and how she managed to perform royal duties even after reading painful headlines. Plus, former royal chefs and bodyguards share stories about Diana at Balmoral, her late-night visits to palace kitchens, Prince William’s love of burgers and pizza, and Diana’s strong sense of duty to Queen Elizabeth II. We also look at the million-dollar sale of a trilogy of Diana portraits and the complicated relationship between Diana and the late Queen.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face fresh criticism over their post-royal business strategy, with royal commentator Kinsey Schofield advising them to “disappear professionally” and focus on fewer, stronger projects. Newsweek reports a significant drop in traffic to Meghan’s As Ever website, while another report claims Meghan wants members of the Royal Family to publicly support the brand. Plus, Harry reportedly plans more frequent UK visits, critics push back against any royal rehabilitation, and Jennie Bond argues Harry may finally be creating the kind of half-in, half-out life he originally wanted.

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New reports claim King Charles is concerned about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage and wants his son to know he still has his support. Meanwhile, Harry reportedly wants Meghan beside him on his next UK visit and dreams of spending more time in Britain, potentially even returning to some form of part-time royal life. Plus, questions grow over Meghan’s willingness to return, criticism of her podcast strategy continues, Harry reportedly wants King Charles at the 2027 Invictus Games, and Brunei’s latest royal title controversy sparks fresh debate over Harry and Meghan’s Sussex titles.

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Princess Eugenie reveals the name of her newborn daughter, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, and explains the royal family history behind it. Plus, Radar Online claims Kate Middleton has quietly distanced herself from Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall wins her first major equestrian championship in nearly twenty years, King Charles shares a uniquely affectionate bond with Zara, longtime royal staffer Bernie Flannery retires, and Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy their summer stay in Scotland.

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Princess Diana’s death remains one of the defining moments in modern royal history. With FOX revisiting the fatal August 31, 1997 Paris car crash in its new special Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana, we look back at Diana’s final hours, her relationship with Dodi Fayed, the pursuit by paparazzi, the crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel and the investigations that followed.We also revisit the extraordinary reaction in Britain after Diana’s death at age 36, including the unprecedented crowds outside Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace, Tony Blair’s famous description of Diana as “the people’s princess,” Queen Elizabeth II’s r...

A commentator describes Prince William as “quite cold,” while a new report claims William and Harry are quietly keeping tabs on each other through courtiers and mutual friends. Plus, Prince George prepares to begin at Eton under new privacy protections, William’s refusal to wear a kilt comes under fresh scrutiny, a former royal chef says King Charles has been vindicated over his environmental views, Sandringham unveils its restored Victorian Water Tower, and two Lancashire children see their letter to the King displayed inside Buckingham Palace.














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HARRY CALLS THE $942 MILLION META RULING A TURNING POINT, COOKIE QUEENS LOSES TO CAT VIDEOS, AND ANDREW MAY STILL BE OWED A ROYAL FUNERAL

Mark Francis on a week that kept pricing people — and the prices rarely matched the birthrights. A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million, bringing its total to $942 million, and Harry said the bar has moved. Days earlier, the Sussexes' first theatrical feature opened to $327,797 and finished behind a cat-video compilation. Andrew, stripped of his titles, is still eighth in line and still, on paper, eligible for a ceremonial fu...

A British radio station has been found in breach of broadcasting rules after accidentally airing a prerecorded announcement claiming King Charles had died — followed by the national anthem and sixteen minutes of silence. The explanation somehow gets even stranger. Plus, Charles donates an entire field of wheat from Sandringham to a British milliner, Princess Anne goes full tartan ahead of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and we take a deep dive into King Charles’s extraordinary collection of royal tartans and kilts.

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Royal commentators are once again making the case that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has become one of the monarchy’s most valuable figures, with Katie Nicholl calling her “the monarchy’s greatest asset” and Helena Chard saying King Charles believes he has “struck gold.” Plus, why Queen Elizabeth reportedly believed Kate was better prepared for royal life than Princess Diana, the deeper meaning behind Catherine’s carefully constructed royal wardrobe, and the surprisingly varied list of drinks associated with the Princess of Wales — from green smoothies to Guinness, gin and tonics and spicy margaritas.

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Michelle Obama confirms she will record with Catherine within two weeks, and Tom Cruise and Taylor Swift's teams respond positively to preliminary inquiries. The palace announces Queen Catherine's video podcast series, and the traditionalists are horrified while Republic calls it desperate celebrity-chasing. Catherine and William cross the point of no return in their modernization of royal communication.

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A former Buckingham Palace press secretary reveals officials actually inspected the jail cells at Slough Magistrates’ Court before Princess Anne appeared there in 2002, just in case the Princess Royal was sent to prison. Plus, King Charles strips ten people of British honours, Jennie Bond argues the royal line of succession has become “ridiculous,” James, Earl of Wessex takes a summer job driving tractors at Sandringham, and Lady Louise Windsor debuts a new look after graduating from Saint Andrews.

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Prince Harry is reportedly already thinking about Christmas with King Charles and wants Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to join him in Britain — even if Prince William objects. Plus, Jennie Bond says Meghan wants the world to remember that her children are part of the Royal Family, Robert Jobson says Harry and Meghan have turned the monarchy into a “circus,” and Angela Levin claims Meghan “only thinks about herself.” Also: Duchess Sophie takes on a new military para-sport role with striking similarities to Harry’s Invictus mission, the Sussexes’ rescue beagle Mia gets her own spotlight, and Belgium’s Prince Emmanuel...

Satirical political candidate Count Binface says the Royal Family should give up Buckingham Palace to help Britain’s housing crisis, while Prince Edward’s former girlfriend Ruthie Henshall puts their past back in the spotlight. Plus, questions mount over the potential cost of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s eventual funeral, a royal biographer claims tension between Sarah Ferguson and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Sarah reportedly still has belongings at Royal Lodge, King Charles gets a limited hosepipe-ban exemption at Highgrove, and Prince Philip’s former yacht Bluebottle returns to winning form at Cowes Week.

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Meghan Markle is once again at the center of online criticism after dancing during Adam Levine’s performance at a Canadian gala, while another clip from the night fuels fresh debate over the Sussexes’ public image. Plus, critics take aim at Meghan’s birthday posts, her missing engagement ring prompts the usual marriage speculation, reports claim Harry and Meghan disagree over whether Archie and Lilibet should ever attend school in Britain, Prince Harry’s immigration records return to court, Kaiser Chiefs singer Ricky Wilson shares his surprisingly warm view of the Duke, and Harry becomes a question on Family Feud.

Reports claim Oprah Winfrey has no interest in another blockbuster interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, despite speculation that the Sussexes could revisit the format that shook the monarchy in 2021. Plus, Meghan faces criticism over her response to Martha Stewart, reveals that motherhood is her “superpower,” explains why Princess Lilibet makes her feel brave, and shows off a mysterious five-to-six-carat diamond ring. Sarah Vine accuses Harry and Meghan of a “weapons-grade sense of entitlement,” while an unusual political definition of “white British” would technically exclude King Charles himself.

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