Blow to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as another defection revealed

Norway’s Royal Family has shared a lovely family photo from Princess Märtha Louise's wedding to Durek Verrett on Saturday, but not everyone made it into the picture.

Beaming alongside the newlyweds were Märtha's three daughters - Maud Angelica, 21, Leah Isadora, 19, and Emma Tallulah, 15 - along with her parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja.

However, the image also highlighted some notable absences from the 350-guest event. Among those missing were Prince Haakon's stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, and the groom’s estranged mother, Veruschka Urquhart, as well as his sister, Demi DeLaNuit.

Talks within the Royal Family could see the children of Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall taking on "unofficial titles" in the future.

The discussions took place during this summer's Balmoral summit, convened by King Charles and Queen Camilla to shape the future of the monarchy.

Sources have revealed that one of the main focuses of the summit was the next generation of royals, signaling a strategic shift away from the ongoing issues surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Princess Kate has previously been seen accompanying the children on shopping trips, getting them new clothes and shoes.

There was one occasion when the Princess of Wales' trip to get Prince George and Princess Charlotte fitted for new school shoes didn't go as smoothly as planned, resulting in a common blunder.

Kate was spotted in 2018 at the Peter Jones department store in London with her two eldest children.

A source told Hello! that Kate had forgotten to bring socks for George and Charlotte to wear while trying on their new shoes.

Queen Camilla has taken on a new role as the Patron of The Rifleman's Association, a position which had not been previously held by a member of the Royal Family before.

The Queen - who had already taken on the role of Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Army, from Prince Philip in 2020 - is now also the figurehead of its association.

Actress Rebel Wilson recently took to Instagram to share unseen photos from her friend Marissa Montgomery's wedding, which included Princess Beatrice.

Wilson shared a number of photos from the wedding, which took place in June 2024.

She revealed the beautiful outfit the princess was wearing – including a very unusual crown.

TV presenter and former journalist Angela Rippon, who famously interviewed Princess Diana and King Charles ahead of their wedding in 1981, has given an insight into how Diana would feel about her sons not speaking.

Talking exclusively to Express.co.uk at the Strictly costume exhibition at Berkley Castle, Angela said: "She's a mum. She was a mum. Don't forget, you know, any royal or whatever, anything else, she was a mother. And as a mother, I'm sure she would have been incredibly sad that her two sons are at loggerheads."

Princess Anne once revealed what she would like to do if she wasn't a senior member of the Royal Family.

In an interview from 1983 with then-husband Mark Phillips, she was reminded by interviewer Michael Parkinson of her answer to the question 'if you could spend a day as a commoner, what job would you like to do?' She had said that she would like to drive a lorry.

Prince Harry will receive an increased police presence during his upcoming trip to New York, Express.co.uk has learned.

The New York Police Department, which is funded by the state's taxpayers, has declared that they will increase protection efforts for when Harry next arrives in Manhattan, later this month.

A video uploaded to social media this week shows Princess Eugenie glancing at Meghan Markle before swiftly turning away as the Duchess of Sussex left after the late Queen's funeral in 2022.

The unearthed footage shows Prince Harry and Meghan Markle waiting for their car to arrive after the late Queen's funeral service.

Harry and Meghan can be seen standing awkwardly as Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank wait with the rest of the Royal Family.

As the couples stand in silence, Princess Eugenie and Meghan catch each other's eye, but both women quickly turn away without saying a word to one another.

Extinction Rebellion activists have staged a protest in Windsor calling for a more democratic country.

Protesters marched down The Long Walk leading up to Windsor Castle in the "Upgrade Democracy" action.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will receive heightened security during visits to New York City for one major reason.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to travel to Manhattan later this month - with Meghan not set to join her husband.

The decision to increase Harry and Meghan's security in the Big Apple comes after the couple's so-called “near catastrophic” paparazzi car chase through Manhattan last May.

The Princess of Wales and Meghan Markle, who live 5,000 miles apart from one another, are two of the world's biggest fashion influences.

From the UK to the US, the pair have impacted the world of fashion by stepping out in different pieces from various brands and companies across the globe - but who has had the biggest style-effect? Princess Kate or Meghan?

The Duchess of Edinburgh has opened up about her transition into royal life after working independently and beginning her career in public relations.

Duchess Sophie previously worked for a variety of firms, including four years at Capital Radio, as well as public relations companies such as The Quentin Bell Organisation and MacLaurin Communications & Media, before launching her own PR company.

Kate Middleton has been wowing royal fans with her glowy complexion since making public appearances with Prince William in 2010. If you're wondering what skincare brand the Princess of Wales favours, it is reportedly Rodial.

The luxury beauty retailer stocks a Bee Venom and Placenta 24 Carat Gold Ultimate Crème, now £95 (was £750), which Kate is rumoured to be a fan of. However, if your budget is smaller, we've spotted an incredible deal on an anti-ageing skincare bundle that saves shoppers over 40%.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have lost another member of staff at Archewell, it has been reported.

Christine Weil Schirmer - who was the couple's head of communications - left quietly towards the end of last year, according to the Mail on Sunday.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been involved in an ongoing feud with the Royal Family for quite some time - but tensions with the Prince and Princess of Wales have become more evident in the past year.

After meeting Harry back in July 2016, Meghan was soon introduced to her then-future husband's family - which included his brother and sister-in-law.

King Charles's private Scottish estate has declared war against litter louts. Balmoral, where the Royal Family are currently enjoying their summer break, has been continually plagued by litter louts over the years. Now in a post by the estate's ranger service it complains that “too much time” is spent dealing with the problem. As the number of visitors to the area has grown, additional staff have been employed to deal with the problem.

It appears that reuniting at their uncle Sir Robert Fellowes' memorial service on Thursday hasn't bridged the gap between Prince William and Prince Harry, as they plan to steer clear of each other in New York later this month.The Sunday Express has learned that Prince William and Prince Harry will not come face-to-face in the Big Apple despite a high profile event being held to mark the death of their mother, the late Princess Diana.

King Charles is reportedly planning on carrying out a clever tactic against Prince Andrew as the battle to evict him from Royal Lodge heats up, it has been reported.

Andrew, who lives at the 30-room mansion with his former wife Sarah Ferguson, is said to be refusing to part with Royal Lodge and wants to remain at the place he has called home since the early 2000s.

Princess Diana's former bodyguard of six years has claimed she would have accepted Charles and Camilla's relationship if she was still alive.

Twenty-seven years after her death, Ken Wharfe has opened up about his working life with the princess.

He told The Sun: "Part of Diana's problem was that she naively believed that the relationship with Camilla would fade away. But let's be honest, Camilla was there from day one.

A former aide of the late Queen reportedly once made a three-word swipe at Sarah Ferguson, according to a 2018 ITV show, The Royal Wives of Windsor.

Sarah Ferguson was officially the daughter-in-law of the late monarch and Prince Philip following her marriage to their second son, Prince Andrew. Sarah is also the mother of Andrew's two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Dumfries House is situated 2000 acres in Ayrshire, with the 18th-century home previously starring on A Royal Grand Design.

King Charles, then Prince of Wales, started work to restore the stunning property back in the 2000s - with the home now boating impressive gardens.

Good morning from London. I'm Lauren Welch and I'll be bringing you all the latest royal news into this afternoon. Please feel free to reach out via email lauren.welch@reachplc.com