Royal Family news: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'closer' to alliance with two key royals

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Princess Kate’s brother has said he “couldn’t be more proud” after she shared her latest cancer update.

Children in the Royal Family can be just like any other and can often be seen playing around, not listening to their parents and being mischievous at times.

However, one Royal couple seem to have found a way to curb this as pictures emerged over the weekend of one royal child wearing an Apple AirTag attached to their clothing.

On Saturday, Mike Tindall took his and wife Zara Tindalls three children - Mia, Lena and Luca - to watch Zara compete at the Burghley Horse Trials in Lincolnshire.

While walking along with his three children, eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice the tracking tag on Mia’s outfit, making it clear that the couple are taking no risks when it comes to their children darting off in public.

Princess Kate and Prince William are looking for a new member of staff as royal fans look to the mum-of-three's return. Kensington Palace is searching for someone to handle the Prince and Princess of Wales's communications for engagements and projects.

The full time role requires travel between royal residences as well as joining William and Kate on overseas visits.

The Princess of Wales released a video on Thursday that is the first of its kind for the Royal Family.

Princess Kate’s cancer update video featured all of her children, but Prince Louis stood out for one brilliant reason.

Princess Kate has released an update on her cancer treatment, but the timing is unusual.

Princess Kate has today shared that she has completed her preventative chemotherapy treatment and she is understood to intend to undertake a handful of public engagements over the coming months.

While her focus is on remaining cancer-free, Kate is understood to be looking forward to supporting Prince William at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.

During the yearly ceremony held in November, members of the Royal Family come together in central London with veterans and officials in holding two minutes of silence at 11am and honouring those who lost their lives in conflict.

In her message to the public, Kate said: "Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.

"I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can."

The Princess of Wales has shared a cancer update in a personal video message.

Princess Kate has revealed that her cancer treatment has come to an end.

A touching and personal video address has been released with her family by her side, with the Princess of Wales saying the "kindness, empathy and compassion" she has receieved have been "truly humbling".

In the film Kate, 42, confirms that her preventative chemotherapy has finished and she talks about her “incredibly tough” personal experiences over the last nine months.

The whole family are featured on camera playing in the woods, having fun on the beach and sitting playing games around the table with Kate’s parents - whilst Kate recounts her time during cancer treatment.

She says her focus is on staying “cancer free” but she will still be taking “each day as it comes” but the road to full recovery still remains long.

Almost three decades on since the world was forced to bid a tragic farewell to the late Princess Diana, her former dance teacher, Anne Allan, has lifted the lid on on the royal’s battle with bulimia in her new book Dancing With Diana.

According to a Wednesday, September 4, excerpt in People, Diana had confided in Allen about her struggles with bulimia.“Her head dropped and, unable to look me in the eye, she said, ‘I am so ashamed, Anne, but I need to tell you that I suffer from bulimia,’” Allan wrote. “Her shame was evidently painful for her.”

As per her recollection, Diana profusely apologised for hiding her struggles “until now” as she opened up about how the illness had slowly been taking over her life.

“Diana explained that her bulimia had started when she had started attending important functions, particularly dinners where she had to sit down to eat,” Allan recalled.

“Meeting so many people was terrifying to her and the feeling that she was being judged with every move she made or how she looked or what she said caused her to feel totally inadequate.”

King Charles has today, September 8, reached the second anniversary of his accession to the throne and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.While it has been a rather turbulent year for the Royal Family, with two cancer diagnoses and a continued "Sussex problem" across the pond, King Charles, 75, has soldiered on to keep his rather "slimmed down" monarchy strong.According to a source, the monarch's health is finally heading in an "extremely positive" direction and he's said to be coming to terms with a life as King.The source tells the Sunday Express that the sovereign "misses his mummy terribly" and is keen to mark her passing with a trip to Crathie Kirk on the Balmoral estate for private reflection and prayers. No other formal remembrance plans are in place for the day - as per convention."It's been a tough two years," said the source. "But His Majesty is finally through the woods and can see a way forward.

The Royal Family were cautioned by a tax expert over Prince Harry's US citizenship, as it could be a "dagger in the heart" for the Firm's finances.

Prince Harry has been living in America since 2020, after he and wife Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals, however, it is not known what visa the royal is on.

Now, a tax expert said that the royals will want Harry to stay on a diplomatic visa (A1) as both parties would benefit from it.

Prince Harry is set to go ahead with his Home Office security battle despite his recent visits to the UK, it has been reported.

The Mail on Sunday claimed that the Duke will press ahead after losing his "frankly hopeless" bid to appeal the decision earlier this year.

The publication understood that a two-day hearing will go ahead in April in the latest dramatic twist to Harry's three-year legal fight with the British government about his UK security.

The Princess of Wales has been crowned yet again the most popular member of the Royal Family, a new poll has revealed.

Princess Kate is liked by more than seven in ten Brits (71 percent) and disliked by a mere 13 percent, gathering a net approval rating of 61 percent, the same score she acquired back in May.

Meanwhile, her husband, Prince William, failed to snatch the second place, as Princess Anne reigned supreme with 70 percent saying they held a favourable view of her and 13 percent disliking her, thus gathering a net approval rating of 60 percent.

King Charles is reportedly "reconsidering" Prince Andrew's allowance as the royal rift between the two brothers over the Duke's living situation at Royal Lodge continues.

The Duke of York has been refusing to leave the 30-bedroom property in Windsor, thought to be worth £30million.

But now, according to the Times, the King is said to be "losing patience" with his brother and wants to find a swift resolution to what is called "the Andrew problem" by those close to him.

Meghan Markle has one move up her sleeve which, although it could boost her and Prince Harry's income massively, it could also destroy any chances of them reconciling with the Royal Family, royal experts have claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have secured a number of deals after they quit the Royal Family and moved to the US in 2020, in order to be financially independent.

One of their projects, Harry's memoir Spare was an instant hit when it got published in January 2023, with 1.4million copies sold just in the UK, the US and Canada on the first day of its release.

Royal experts have suggested that if Meghan were to write her own autobiography it could bring in a lot of money for the couple, but it could also make their relationship with the royals even more strained.

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Meghan Markle's popularity among young people has skyrocketed in just under four months and is now within arms reach from her estranged brother-in-law, Prince William, a new poll has revealed.

The Duchess of Sussex saw her popularity among Gen Zers (18-24 year-olds) in Britain soar by 22 points just as she and Prince Harry toured Colombia last month.

YouGov's latest poll, conducted between August 14 and August 15 and published on August 30, showed that Meghan was liked by nearly half (48 percent) of young people in Britain and disliked by only three out of ten (30 percent), with a net approval rating of plus 18.

Meanwhile, Prince William scored 48 percent of favourability in this age group, while he was disliked by 28 percent, gathering a net approval rating of plus 20, just two points above Meghan.

King Charles is reportedly very eager to settle “the Andrew problem” as a new TV show concerning his brother’s controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has been announced

The Duke of York, 64, is currently living in the Royal Lodge, a vast and luxurious estate, despite stepping down from royal duties roughly five years ago.

Rumours have been swirling that the King wants to move him to more suitable accommodation.

His current private security is estimated to cost the King £3 million a year, on top of a generous yearly allowance.

A “massive cloud” potentially looms over the Royal Family after Prince Harry visited the United Kingdom to pay tribute to a family friend.

The 39-year-old attended the funeral of Lord Fellowes during a flying visit last month. The Duke of Sussex’s trip was kept under wraps to avoid the occasion “becoming a spectacle”.

However, HELLO! magazine reports Harry wants to “spend more time” in the UK, as he still has projects such as the Invictus Games and Sentebale based here. More trips back home though would not spell a return to life as a working royal, experts say.

Meghan Markle made a new appearance over the weekend and left royal fans unimpressed with one detail regarding her outfit.

The Duchess of Sussex stepped out in Summerland, California, which is located just a few miles from where she resides with husband Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to attend an Oprah Winfrey book club session.

Meghan kept her outfit simple and chic by opting for an all-black sleeveless jumpsuit by Club Monaco (£315).

However, the duchess's move to go sleeveless did not impress several royal fans, who took to social media to express their views.

Meghan Markle could be set to spend Christmas with Prince Harry and their children in the UK this year, it has been claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly received an invite to spend the festive period with Charles Spencer at Althorp, Express.co.uk has learned.

If the couple do accept the invite, it will be the first time Meghan has properly set foot in the UK since the late Queen's funeral in 2022.

Queen Elizabeth may have been known to have Balmoral Castle in Scotland very close to her heart but there was another place she adored just as much.

The late monarch loved the now-retired Royal Yacht Britannia and the vessel was used for everything from official Royal tours to private holidays.

Launched in 1953, just months before the late Queen's coronation, it hosted numerous high-profile guests and world leaders during its 44 years of service.

Prince William and Prince Harry, during their teenage years, found a unique way to have fun within the confines of their father's Tetbury home, Highgrove.

Royal author Robert Lacey revealed in his 2020 book Battle of Brothers that Charles allowed his sons to transform a bomb-proof shelter in the house's cellar into 'Club H', with a private disco and even a drinks trolley.

The secret spot boasted a well-stocked bar and a high-quality sound system, making it the perfect place for William and Harry to entertain their friends during school holidays.

Prince Harry reportedly had a very blunt response when asked why he and Meghan Markle continue to use their royal titles.

Despite stepping down as senior working royals in 2020, both Harry and his wife Meghan Markle still continue to use their Sussex title.

Many experts and fans alike have questioned why the royals have not stripped them of their titles "at the highest level", with Harry asked outright about the title dilemma in an interview with Anderson Cooper.

Throughout her remarkable 96-year life, Queen Elizabeth II stood as a beacon of devotion and solace for the nation and the Royal household.

Amidst a world in flux, marked by natural calamities, global strife, technological leaps, and groundbreaking discoveries, Her Majesty remained an unwavering pillar of stability and comfort.

Yet, the Queen was acutely aware of her mortality and foresaw the winds of change, confessing just four months before her passing: "I have lived long enough to know things never remain quite the same for very long. Events and situations change with startling speed."

Sir Ian McKellen, the esteemed actor, has recently been quite vocal about his opinions on the Royal Family. He didn't mince words when he criticised the late Queen Elizabeth for being "rude" and also made remarks about Prince Harry's intelligence.

Despite his contentious comments, the 85-year-old actor affirmed his support for Harry in a recent interview with The Times.

As he perused a copy of the Duke of Sussex's memoir Spare, McKellen remarked: "Imagine being born into the royal family. I've been in public life a bit, but these people are in prison."

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