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A sharp-edged media day for Harry: Tessa Dunlop in the Independent skewers the “millennial prince,” while the Times’ Roya Nikkhah argues, “Admit it, Harry, you didn’t hate every second of being a working royal.”

We also have a Telegraph report that a “fixated” individual was seated close behind Harry during his High Court appearance, with a source saying, “There is nothing they could do; they are not the police. It’s a public building, and she has a right to be there.” Then the rumour mill turns to reconciliation, with claims King Charles could offer Harry and Meghan time at Balmora...

Fresh claims are circulating about how the Rose Hanbury rumours have affected Kate, with Radar Online quoting an insider saying the speculation left a “lasting imprint” and that “any time Rose surfaces… it reopens old emotional wounds for Kate.”

We also revisit why Prince William doesn’t wear a wedding ring, with palace sources describing it as simple preference: “He’s not one for jewellery.” William also becomes patron of The Onwards Expedition, backing Max Worsley’s sixty-day, one-thousand-four-hundred-kilometre ski trek to the South Pole as a tribute to his late father Henry Worsley.

Plus: Prince Andrew’s reported Sa...

Harry and Meghan made a Sundance appearance for Cookie Queens, the Girl Scout documentary they executive produced, but Page Six reported noticeable empty seats in the reserved section and critics questioned the optics of a festival outing so soon after Harry’s privacy arguments in court. Meghan spoke warmly about Girl Scouts, telling the crowd “Nothing that little cookies and coffee can’t help,” and later said of the organisation that it “embeds such great values from the get go.”

We also have Harry’s pointed response to President Trump’s remarks about NATO troops in Afghanistan, with Harry saying, “A...

The “Kate is wonderful” coverage hits overdrive: reports claim she dashed in heeled boots to greet a fan, launched early years “Cwtch Kits” through the Royal Foundation, and quietly helped design a bespoke tartan coat during the Scotland trip. We also revisit Kate’s past praise of Queen Elizabeth’s ability to make people feel seen, a theme that keeps turning up in coverage of Kate’s walkabouts. William visits an Earthshot finalist in Bristol and reacts strongly to microplastics captured from washing machines, while social media chatter about the Waleses’ marriage gets swatted away by a royal expert framing their new comms...

Eugenie cuts off Andrew at "Brooklyn Beckham level"—Mail on Sunday reports "no contact at all, nothing." William pushing uncle toward Middle East exile: "Out of sight, out of mind." Andrew "eyeing UAE, talking about how he wants to get back to dating." Harry gave emotional testimony at High Court—voice cracked as he told judge: "They have made my wife's life an absolute misery, my lord." Court fell quiet as duke struggled to maintain composure. All royals conspicuously fled to Scotland to avoid him—Charles, Camilla, William, Kate, Anne all north of border during trial. Charles departed London without seeing...

A new fault line opens inside the family as the Daily Mail reports Princess Anne has raised concerns with King Charles and Prince William about how Prince Andrew is being treated, with Prince Edward partly backing her. The dispute centres on where Andrew will land long-term, with Wood Farm reportedly ruled out and Marsh Farm emerging as the likeliest option.

The Standard digs into claims Princess Eugenie is exasperated and pulling back, while Richard Eden says the sisters’ distance may be strategic rather than a full rupture.

Then it gets properly weird: a report claims Charles is...

Speculation flares after Harry and Meghan post a dance clip, with Radar Online claiming the couple are discussing a third child in 2026 and that Meghan may be reassessing her public strategy. People sources insist As Ever’s apparent stockpile is preparation for international expansion, including a big push into the UK, though insiders say Harry is worried about the cost and the pace. Plus, GB News draws backlash for using a Harry lookalike to reenact courtroom testimony, and royal commentators weigh whether Meghan would return to the UK for Invictus. We also revisit claims Harry advised Brooklyn Beckham and debunk a...

Two years later, the scandal returned. Virginia Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in New York, accusing Andrew of sexual assault. The Queen funded his legal defense, hoping to shield the monarchy from a public trial. But when the court allowed the case to proceed, even she likely knew the damage was done. 



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Brooklyn Beckham detonates his family feud in a seven-part Instagram statement accusing David and Victoria Beckham of controlling the narrative, prioritising the brand over their son, and mistreating his wife Nicola Peltz. From explosive claims about his wedding to outright rejection of reconciliation, the fallout is swift and brutal.

Commentators immediately draw parallels to Prince Harry’s royal estrangement, with Billy Bush calling the situation “almost identical” and warning that public scorched-earth tactics rarely end well.

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Meghan Markle’s Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan has quietly flopped, pulling in roughly two million views in its second season and landing outside the streamer’s top one thousand shows, a drop of more than sixty percent from its debut.

Critics pile on, with a celebrity chef calling the show dull, uninspired and a “complete waste of money,” while reports suggest Meghan is scrambling to salvage the brand with holiday specials. At the same time, the Sussexes are said to be pivoting toward a glossy rom-com movie deal at Netflix, exposing fresh tension at home as Harry re...

Prince Harry returns to the High Court for a fourth straight day, this time sitting in support as Elizabeth Hurley takes the witness stand in the explosive case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Hurley delivers harrowing testimony, accusing the paper of landline tapping, live surveillance inside her home, stolen medical records and what she calls a “brutal invasion of privacy,” breaking down as she describes the toll on her family. Harry leaves court before lunch, a day after telling judges the Mail made Meghan’s life “an absolute misery,” while the defence argues the claims are unsupported and brought to...

With Harry’s court drama dominating the headlines, William and Kate go on the road in Scotland, trying to look like the future while the past keeps barging in. Kate makes a low-key cultural play with an understated Royal Opera House visit and a simple message: “Thank you to The Royal Ballet for an amazing evening of creative inspiration at Woolf Works this weekend! C.” The Waleses then hit the curling rink, where Kate beats William again, before heading to a community pub where William declares, “I want to help pubs. This is the best place to come and get to know...

Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice to testify in his Daily Mail lawsuit, after a source fires off a defiant pre-court message accusing Associated Newspapers of “game playing and dirty tricks.” On the stand, Harry insists on being addressed as “Prince Harry,” invokes “Never complain, never explain,” and describes a life of “24 hour surveillance” that left him “paranoid beyond belief.” He clashes with ANL’s barrister over alleged sourcing, rejects claims his friends leaked details, and argues the level of reporting could only have come from unlawful methods, including hacked voicemails and private investigators. The day ends with a sharp tonal shi...

Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan is not coming back for a third season after failing to crack the streamer’s Top Ten, with sources saying her focus has shifted to smaller lifestyle projects tied to As Ever. Meanwhile, Prince Harry returns to the High Court for day two of his legal battle with the publisher of the Daily Mail, as lawyers clash over allegations of phone hacking, surveillance and sourcing. Add fresh scrutiny of a Sussex dance video from a body language expert, more Montecito family content on social media, and King Charles stepping into the spotlight with...

Meghan Markle is reportedly angling for a friendship with Jennifer Aniston, fueling talk of Hollywood alliances and brand expansion, while questions swirl over how eager Prince Harry is for a social reboot. Speculation grows over a possible UK return tied to Invictus, with commentators floating highly choreographed reconciliation imagery — including the ultimate long shot, a public thaw with Kate. Add in family-heavy Instagram posts, debate over whether King Charles could appear with Harry at Invictus, fringe conspiracy chatter targeting Kate, brutal new polling for the Sussexes, and Valentine’s dinners at Balmoral, and it’s another crowded chapter in royal drama...

Princess Eugenie is said to have completely cut off Prince Andrew, leaving him devastated as Princess Beatrice attempts a careful balancing act. Reports also suggest Andrew is eyeing a Middle East escape while Sarah Ferguson worries about how to maintain her lifestyle. Meanwhile, tensions between Kate and Queen Camilla reportedly shape how Prince George is protected from palace politics, the Royal Family faces fresh diplomatic headaches over Donald Trump and Greenland, and Prince William is forced to give up his beloved e-scooter under Windsor Great Park rules.

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Prince Harry heads into a high-stakes High Court showdown with the publisher of the Daily Mail, joined by Elton John and other prominent figures, in what could become the most consequential press trial in years. Allegations range from phone hacking to covert surveillance, all fiercely denied by the newspaper. As cameras swarm Fleet Street, the Royal Family quietly fans out across Scotland and beyond, steering clear of the case. Meanwhile, questions swirl about Harry’s long game, his hopes for reconciliation, and whether this legal battle marks his final reckoning with the British press — even as Meghan faces fresh criticism over...

Prince William is said to be pushing Prince Andrew permanently out of royal life as the disgraced duke prepares to leave Royal Lodge for good, with talk of Sandringham exile or even life abroad. Sarah Ferguson is reportedly devastated by the move and has largely vanished from public view, while Andrew’s public footprint continues to shrink with the quiet removal of a commemorative plaque in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, Prince Harry heads to the High Court in his privacy battle with the Daily Mail as reports claim he is “soft launching” Meghan ahead of a possible UK return — a move PR exper...

Kate and Camilla's feud goes nuclear—sources say they "can barely bear to stay in the same room as one another." Deep Crown delivers the devastating verdict: Catherine isn't interested in deferring to someone whose "primary contribution to the institution was causing it significant embarrassment for several decades before finally being allowed to marry into it." Harry's security win is threatening his marriage. The UK return dispute "could truly break them" with sources warning possible divorce this year. But Deep Crown disagrees: "This will resolve itself through inertia and tragedy—not with a dramatic break, but with quiet accumulation of regr...

Prince William is said to be determined to push Prince Andrew permanently out of royal life as the disgraced duke prepares to leave Royal Lodge. Sarah Ferguson is reportedly distraught and retreating from public view, while Harry heads to the High Court and quietly tests a possible UK reset with Meghan. Plus, a council quietly removes Andrew’s plaque as his exile accelerates.

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Explosive claims suggest Meghan Markle has laid out strict conditions for any UK return, including luxury hotel lockdowns, security demands and title usage—allegations swiftly denied by Sussex allies. Meanwhile, Harry is set to miss seeing his family again, the King reaffirms support for Ukraine, Meghan faces warnings over a letter to her father, and Kate quietly steals attention by driving herself to a royal engagement.

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The Newsnight interview that would define his downfall. Andrew sat before journalist Emily Maitlis and attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein — invoking Pizza Express, sweat glands, and implausible denials. The nation recoiled. Within forty-eight hours, he was ordered to step back from public duties. Inside Buckingham Palace, even Elizabeth couldn’t protect him. The Golden Prince had humiliated the Crown.

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As talk grows of a U.S. trip by King Charles, White House officials admit he could be hosted in tents instead of grand state rooms. We break down the awkward optics, why there will be no California stop, and why a meeting with Prince Harry is seen as a nonstarter. Plus: Queen Elizabeth’s reported decision to block a Netflix boss from Windsor, how royals secretly monitor balcony appearances, a palace job posting that proves humans still write royal letters, a surreal coronation moment involving the Imperial State Crown, and why Lady Amelia Windsor’s rising profile has people talk...

Prince Andrew prepares to leave Royal Lodge sooner than expected as a small but vocal group of royal watchers argue the backlash against him has gone too far. Reports suggest he is relocating to Sandringham, with work already under way at Marsh Farm.

 Meanwhile, Kate is said to be furious over claims Andrew blames her for his downfall. Also in this episode: a new book on William and Catherine, the Princess hosts England’s women’s rugby champions at Windsor Castle, and William spotlights the mental health crisis facing farmers during a rainy visit to Herefordshire.

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New claims suggest Meghan Markle tightly controls Prince Harry’s daily life, as commentators debate whether her return to the UK would overshadow the Invictus Games. Questions are raised over the Sussexes’ withdrawal from a high-profile initiative, the continued silence toward Kate on her birthday, and fresh revelations from a new royal biography. Plus, rising security concerns and headlines involving friends from Harry’s past.

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Palace Intrigue delivers devastating security revelations as Prince William and Princess Kate struggle with "exhausting" measures at Forest Lodge after masked intruders climbed six-foot fence while family slept nearby. Sources expose: "They both despise the checkpoints, the constant planning, and the feeling of being trapped. It makes them angry and sad in equal measure." Insiders reveal "nothing is spontaneous anymore. Even family time comes with risk assessments" as local residents fury erupts over closed-off areas. The couple's assessment: "William hates shutting people out, and Kate hates the sense of isolation" but "when it comes to the children, there's no hesitation."...

Sarah Ferguson is reportedly flirting with the idea of leaving Britain as old scandals and fresh scrutiny keep piling up. Australia is being floated as a possible bolthole — her sister lives there and is said to have flown in during what sources describe as a fragile stretch for Sarah. But here’s the funniest obstacle in a very unfunny life: Sarah’s long-documented fear of snakes, which friends claim is a genuine roadblock to any actual move.

Then the Epstein mess drags back into the light after resurfaced images appear to show an email about unpaid money tied to Fer...

Reports claim Harry’s UK security is expected to be reinstated — and suddenly the “return” question turns from theoretical to marital landmine. Sources describe emotional arguments: Harry wants time with his father and a UK connection for the kids; Meghan wants nothing to do with the place that ate her alive. Deep Crown’s take: divorce talk sells, but the real ending is quieter — a lifetime of compromises and regret. Meanwhile, Meghan is dragged into fresh “family tension” chatter involving Doria, royal fans complain the Oprah appearance looked heavily filtered, and the British commentariat melts down over the idea of people spending...

Prince William reportedly brings in crisis heavyweight Liza Ravenscroft from Edelman — officially “non-crisis,” which is exactly what people say right before the crisis. The Palace read is simple: if Harry’s security gets restored and a Sussex presence returns to Britain ahead of Invictus 2027, Kensington wants its comms operation ready for impact. Also in the mix: the chatter about William’s 2025 income and the jealousy narrative from the Sussex side, Kate’s upcoming Windsor reception for the Red Roses, and the latest round of royal micro-drama — including who didn’t post a birthday message and why everyone noticed. Toss in Sophie doing hoc...

Meghan’s As Ever takes a hit after critics claim her luxury candle arrived with no wick — and yes, two different unboxings are now being waved around online like evidence in a very dumb trial. Plus, the “inventory leak” saga continues: huge stock numbers, Reddit sleuthing, and experts arguing over whether big warehouses mean “booming brand” or “uh-oh.” Then the UK return chatter won’t quit, with reports tying any Meghan comeback to Harry’s security fight — and one columnist basically warns Kensington Palace to start war-gaming the wardrobe. We wrap with more cookbook side-eye and a fresh reminder that, in the Sussex universe...

Explosive new claims reopen the darkest chapter of the House of York. Fresh reporting alleges Sarah Ferguson carried on an affair inside Prince Andrew’s private study — while he slept upstairs. The accusations, drawn from multiple books and former household staff, revive memories of the York marriage’s spectacular collapse and the Palace’s fury at Ferguson’s behaviour.

Meanwhile, biographer Andrew Lownie says the dam has finally burst. Former protection officers, diplomats, naval figures, and palace insiders are now coming forward daily with new allegations about Andrew, prompting plans for a sequel rather than a simple book update. So...

In a rare and quietly powerful moment, Catherine offers a glimpse into her cancer journey during a joint hospital visit with Prince William, telling an NHS volunteer simply, “I know.” The moment resonates — and sharply contrasts with reports of rising tension behind palace doors.According to multiple sources, relations between Catherine and Queen Camilla have deteriorated, with claims of territorial behaviour, lingering resentment, and a growing sense that the Waleses are no longer waiting patiently for the future. 

Royal insiders say the fallout from the York scandals has only intensified the strain.We also cover a lighter moment that we...

HOMETOWN PAPER VERDICT: Toronto Star labels Meghan "most disappointing celebrity of 2025"—columnist: "Despite having all the ingredients to become global success, she has slowly deflated." Source: "Most painful review Meghan has had because it comes from city that once gave her refuge and normality. It's shaken her confidence." AS EVER INVENTORY DISASTER: Website glitch allegedly exposes $23M in unsold stock—220K+ jars fruit spreads, 90K candles, 110K tea products. Twitter analysis: "At current sales rates will take NINE YEARS to move all stock. That's catastrophically bad." Daily Express defends: "Points to business that's flying, literally off the shelf." DIANA DOCUMENTARY PLAN...

Sarah Ferguson is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons — again. Reports claim Fergie sent desperate Christmas messages to senior royals, apologising for past scandals at a moment insiders say was wildly misjudged. We look at why those overtures landed badly, and why invoking regret alongside the Epstein saga only deepened Palace irritation.

Then, a resurfaced email photographed on Jeffrey Epstein’s desk raises fresh questions about unpaid wages, money troubles, and why correspondence involving Sarah and Prince Andrew was sitting in Epstein’s home years later. Add mounting debts at Ferguson’s struggling lifestyle brand, new clai...

A Windsor Castle video sparks online outrage when staff handle a rare book without gloves, and the Royal Collection Trust has to explain why bare, clean hands are actually best practice. Plus, the real-world cost of dressing like a senior royal, new numbers on the royal helicopter fleet and sustainable fuel claims, and a few lighter royal-adjacent items to close out the week.

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In the late 1990s, a socialite named Ghislaine Maxwell introduced Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein. What began as friendship eventually became a public relations nightmare. As Epstein’s crimes came to light, photographs of Andrew ignited global outrage. 

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A disturbing new front in royal harassment: an AI chatbot tied to X is accused of generating sexualised images of the Princess of Wales from real photos, prompting “urgent contact” from UK regulator Ofcom. Meanwhile, the internet does what it does — a short clip of Prince William arriving at Kensington Palace with George and Charlotte ignites baseless “separate lives” speculation, plus a side quest into royal travel protocol and why heirs aren’t supposed to fly together.

Also: the Waleses get compared to the Beckhams, some people love it, some people hate it, and somehow this becomes a whole thing...

Remember the As Ever “glitch” that supposedly exposed a mountain of product? Now comes the counter-narrative: a new claim that the numbers point to massive production runs, major sales, and international expansion plans — not a warehouse full of regret. We break down the competing spins, the purchase limits that suddenly appeared online, and what Meghan herself has said about “ten-exing” inventory. Then: Harry is reportedly working the phones to land celebrity support for his causes, with Jennifer Lopez allegedly on the wish list, while new reports claim he’s feeling increasingly miserable and homesick in California — and he’s heading back to Britain...

A glossy Times magazine cover screams “Arise, Queen Kate,” and suddenly the Palace mood is less “long live the King” and more “who approved this?” We dig into reporting that paints Catherine as a bold, impact-driven future queen, why that framing reportedly irritates Charles and Camilla, and how the Wales operation keeps getting treated like a monarchy-in-waiting. Plus: Amanda Platell warns the hype may backfire, and a sweet behind-the-scenes detail about George, Charlotte, and Louis quietly supporting a local baby charity long after the cameras left.

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With the thirtieth anniversary of Diana’s death approaching, reports claim Meghan is pressing Harry to pursue access to a sealed French “dossier” as the ultimate documentary hook. At the same time, new gossip-site reporting paints a bleak picture: Kardashian-world allegedly wants distance, agencies supposedly won’t take their calls, the charity operation looks skeletal, and Netflix pressure is rising on The Wedding Date. Add in more staff-departure chatter and the vibe is less “brand reset” and more “full-time crisis management.”

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