Harry and Meghan stuck in 'limbo' over major Coronation dilemma
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be invited to the Coronation of King Charles III, Express.co.uk has previously revealed.
Harry and Meghan 'definitely invited to coronation' says expert
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stuck in a "limbo", a source has claimed. While the public focus is on whether Meghan and Harry will accept King Charles's invitation to attend his Coronation, the pair are said to be in the dark over whether they actually are on the guest list and which role they will play if they attend the historic event. A source described as a friend of the couple told the Telegraph Meghan and Harry are wary of making assumptions about the event. They added: "They’ll cross that bridge when they come to it. They do not have any insight. They’re in limbo." The Duke and Duchess, the publication added, won't make a decision on their attendance until an invitation lands on their doorstep in California. As previously revealed by Express.co.uk, the pair will be among the 2,000-strong crowd invited to Westminster Abbey. Those who want to attend will need to reply to the invitation by early April.
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Duchess of Kent celebrates her 90th birthday and special video released by music charity
The Duchess of Kent stepped back from royal duties and became a music teacher. The charity she worked with has produced a video to commemorate her 90th birthday.
The Duchess of Kent celebrates her 90th birthday and to mark the milestone a charity she co-founded has created a video set to music in her honour. In a tribute to Katharine Kent, as she liked to be known while working as a music teacher at a primary school in Hull after quitting royal duties, the charity Future Talent got a young composer to create a special piece of music entitled Beauty Will Save the World for her landmark birthday.
Prince Andrew could follow Harry and Meghan by moving to US after falling out with Charles
Prince Andrew stepped down from all of his royal duties in 2019.
Prince Andrew could be poised to follow in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's footsteps with a move to the US, particularly after reported disagreements with King Charles III and Prince William. The Duke of York, who celebrated his 63rd birthday last week, is no longer a working royal.
Prince Harry should have police protection when he comes to the UK, poll finds
The majority of respondents said that the prince should have police protection but needs to pay for it himself.
Prince Harry should be allowed to have police protection when he travels to the UK but he must pay for it himself, according to the results of a YouGov poll. Since Harry and his wife Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals in 2020 they have no longer been entitled to security provided by the state.
King Charles hit by Coronation protests with Kensington Palace Republic's latest target
King Charles III's Coronation is just over 10 weeks away.
King Charles III has been hit by Coronation protests regarding his upcoming Coronation. On Tuesday, a large polling station sign was attached to the gates of Kensington Palace in protest of the King's coronation, which will take place in May.
Prince Andrew could receive a payout if he's evicted from Royal Lodge
The Duke of York has resided at Royal Lodge since 2003, however his £249,000 grant will be cut from April raising questions over whether he will be able to afford the upkeep.
Prince Andrew may be able to seek reimbursement if he is forced to leave Royal Lodge, according to reports. King Charles has told the Firm to expect the purse strings to be tightened as he reviews how the Privy Purse is spent, with the Duke's annual grant of £249,000 set to be slashed.
No comment! Meghan and Harry could copy Trump if called up in Samantha Markle's lawsuit
EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle is facing a libel lawsuit for her alleged "false" previous statements about her half-sister Samantha Markle.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be set to copy Donald Trump and invoke the fifth amendment - which gives an individual the right to refuse to answer any questions and state "no comment" - if they have to give testimony in Samantha Markle's lawsuit against the Duchess, a leading lawyer has told Express.co.uk.
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Inside royal properties that could be at risk under King Charles's 'slimmed-down' monarchy
When he was the Prince of Wales, King Charles was vocal about his desire for a "slimmed-down" monarchy that would cost less to run.
As King, he is finally able to put these plans into practice, throwing the future of royal properties into question.
It was reported by the Daily Mail that in the past few weeks, all members of the Royal Family have been told to expect less money from the Duchy, now owned by King Charles, than in the past.
The most obvious victims of these changes will likely be the many royal properties.
Aside from the London palaces and the Windsor estate, the King alone has Sandringham, Balmoral, Birkhall, the Castle of Mey, Highgrove, a cottage in Wales plus properties in rural Transylvania.
The King has reportedly held meetings with Prince William and Sir Michael Stevens, the Keeper of the Privy Purse, about their future use.
Kate meets residents at nursing home
The Princess of Wales delighted residents and staff at Oxford House Nursing Home this morning as she paid a visit to the high-quality centre in Slough.
Among them, Kate got to meet 109-year-old resident Nora.
Sitting down next to her chair, Kate chatted amiably with the elderly resident, who confessed to the royal she likes kidneys and Brussels sprouts.
After being shown the card sent to Nora by the late Queen Elizabeth II to mark her 100th birthday, Kate realised she shares the same birthday month as Nora.
She told her: "It's your birthday on January 7? It's two days before mine! A fellow Capricorn."
Kate meets 109-year-old resident Nora Muchmore. pic.twitter.com/xVYsbZZio4
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Prince Harry's behaviour 'unbecoming of a born royal' as Sussexes eye up UK return
The Duke of Sussex's behaviour over recent months has been "unbecoming of a born royal' after he made several "inflammatory and hypocritical remarks" about his family, a royal and etiquette expert told Express.co.uk.
Liza Mirza Grotta, an etiquette expert and royal correspondent, told Express.co.uk that it is "time for Prince Harry to grow up" as she says his attendance at his father's Coronation could help him gain some reflection on his privileged life.
She said: "As the world turns, it’s not all about Harry. His new room with a view must look very different from his silver-spooned life of privilege.
"If he is to make peace with his family, his war of words must end.
"The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace will continue without him, but those who forget history are condemned to repeat it."
She added: "His behaviour, to say the least, is unbecoming of a born royal, especially the son of the King of England.”
Sophie and Edward welcomed to the Cayman Islands
The Governor of the Cayman Islands, Martyn Roper, welcomed Prince Edward and Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, to the Cayman.
The two royals are undertaking an official visit to the islands this week.
Delighted to welcome TRHs The Earl & Countess of Wessex to Cayman. An opportunity to cement strong links with Royal Family and UK, and showcase what our Islands have to offer. #RoyalFamily #Royal #Cayman #CaymanIslands #EarlAndCountessofWessex pic.twitter.com/jxQiKCjK0e
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Late Queen's pancake recipes shared
The Royal Collection trust shared Queen Elizabeth II's recipe for drop scones - also known as Scotch Pancakes, to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.
The recipe is said to have been sent by the late monarch to US President Eisenhower in the early 1960s.
Today is #ShroveTuesday, also known as #PancakeDay. Try Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s recipe for drop scones \u2013 also called \u2018Scotch pancakes\u2019, which are very similar to American breakfast pancakes https://t.co/QdD8tZ3k5m pic.twitter.com/kmyj0E7r0o
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Meghan Markle is 'upset and annoyed' over how she's portrayed in South Park parody
Sources have claimed to the Spectator Meghan was left "upset and overwhelmed" over her depiction as a "sorority girl, actress, influencer, victim" in an episode of South Park broadcast last week.
A royal commentator also claimed this week that Harry and Meghan's lawyers are "casting an eye" over the TV show.
In the South Park's episode titled The Worldwide Privacy Tour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are relentlessly made fun of, represented on screen as the "Prince of Canada and his wife".
Beauty expert spots Princess Kate’s makeup trick to achieve an 'ageless look'
Express.co.uk spoke exclusively to Sarah Amelia Fogg, owner of brow brand Brows By Sarah about how Kate maintains an "ageless look".
The expert said: “I have always said that Kate Middleton’s eyebrows are her best feature. Her brows are truly some of the best I’ve seen in a long time. The defined shape that she opts for perfectly embraces her natural arch.
“As her brow hair is so uniform, I would predict that Kate opts for a lamination treatment which ensures that they always maintain a flawless, groomed effect and I would definitely say that this shape suits her the best.
“The best thing about brow lamination is how natural it looks. I always recommend sticking with a natural-looking brow shape as these tend to be the most flattering.
“I also see a subtle ombre effect across Kate’s brows as the bulbs are much more pigmented than the tails."
Prince Harry and Meghan face 'challenge' after pledge to 'move on' from 'royal gossip'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are facing a "challenge" when it comes to their future in the limelight, according to a royal commentator.
Jonathan Sacerdoti, a royal expert and broadcaster, believes Meghan and Harry may see a drop in interest from the public if they truly stop speaking about the Firm and the struggles they experienced as working royals as hinted by the fifth-in-line to the throne in his first Netflix documentary.
A possible solution to keep the wider public engaged with them while also focusing on issues they care about could be to strike the right balance in the amount of royal "gossip" they share, Mr Sacerdoti said.
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