Royal Family: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make U-turn with 'surprise new move'

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have recognised eight "unsung heroes" and shared their important messages and work ethic in heartfelt social media posts.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the lives and achievements of Black people in Britain and the theme for this year is reclaiming narratives, which marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black History and culture.

Meghan Markle, 43, does not shy away from affection and over the years has been pictured embracing friends, companions and event attendees.

In her Netflix"Like I was a hugger, always been a hugger", when referring to her mannerisms as part of her life within the Royal Family.

Body language expert, Judi James, has since analysed the potential different meanings behind Meghan's tendency to touch, with hugs carrying "different emotional functions", as reported in the Daily Mail.

In unearthed footage shared on Facebook last week, Prince Harry describes how the breakdown of his relationship with the Royal Family "never needed to be this way" and described how he believes it is easier for his family to treat the Sussexes as the "villains".

During an in-depth sit-down with Tom Bradby for ITV, the Duke of Sussex, 40, discussed a range of subjects including his personal relationships and his feelings about his family.

The Princess Royal attended a performance by the world's oldest riding academy on October 18, as the academy toured the UK for the first time in almost a decade.

The attendance comes just months after Princess Anne was admitted to hospital with a minor head injury and concussion thought to be caused by a horse-related incident.

At the event held at OVO Arena Wembley, in London, Anne was treated to routines set to classical Viennese music by eight riders and up to 26 horses from the Spanish Riding School.

Prince George has made a few public appearances since he was born. Onlookers have witnessed "very protective" behaviour towards his siblings on those occasions providing some insight into the character of the future king.

An insider previously claimed George, 11, is also very keen to help his mum, Princess Kate, with jobs around the house.

They told US Weekly: "He’s very protective of his younger siblings and goes out of his way to help his mother with the household chores, especially when it earns him extra time on electronics!"

Residents of Comporta, Portugal, are expressing frustration after their once-public coastline has become exclusive to wealthy property owners in the CostaTerra beach resort, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly purchased a new holiday home.

Until recently, restricting access to public beaches was illegal in Portugal. However, new regulations now allow local councils and government agencies to designate certain beaches as “private,” leading to the closure of many cherished natural spots across the Algarve, which locals once freely enjoyed.

One local named Bradley McGuiness wrote: "Worst thing to happen to the Portuguese coast, typical greed situation. Taking land and property from locals who have been enjoying it for years."

A four-year-old girl once offered to show Princess Anne how to curtsy, it has been revealed.

The Princess Royal carried out an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday where she presented American professor Sir Philip Bobbitt an honorary knighthood for "services to UK/USA relations and public life".

The 76-year-old professor of jurisprudence at the Columbia University School of Law is known in the UK for his work on international security and constitutional law.

Speaking after the ceremony, the scholar revealed that he and Anne reminisced about the time they met in New York in 2023 - when one of Sir Philip's twin daughters offered her a lesson in curtsying.

EXCLUSIVE: Princess Beatrice is considering launching an official social media account following pressure from senior royals to increase her online presence.

According to a well-placed source, Beatrice, 36, is being encouraged by her family to help raise the profile of the Yorks amid a spate of controversies in recent years.

The source adds that as Beatrice is considered a "senior royal", the family are keen for her to follow in the footsteps of her sister Eugenie and mother Sarah Ferguson who both have official social media accounts.

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The Prince of Wales is expected to go all out and enjoy the half-term holidays with his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as he strives to give them the childhood he could "never have", a royal expert has claimed.

Prince William and Princess Kate are known to be very hands-on parents who are heavily involved in their children's everyday lives.

William frequently mentions the young trio when attending events which was evident during his latest visit to a community event hosted by the NFL Foundation UK in London.

Zara Tindall's best friend, an NHS nurse who helped deliver Zara's third child, Lucas, has now been well and truly welcomed into the royal fold.

The mother of four, Dolly Maude, was appointed as a lady-in-waiting to Zara's mother, Princess Anne, earlier this year.

On January 31, 2024, the court circular stated: "The Princess Royal has been pleased to make the following appointments as Extra Ladies in Waiting to Her Royal Highness: Lady McFarlane, the Lady Elizabeth Leeming, Mrs John Armstrong, Mrs Dolly Maude and Mrs Simon Rhodes".

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have purchased a holiday home in the Portuguese resort where the Duke's cousin Princess Eugenie resides during the summer months.

The royal properties are located in Comporta, just an hour's drive south of Lisbon on Portugal's west coast.

The Sussexes' purchase of the property was said to have been prompted by Princess Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbanks' job at the exclusive CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club.

Express.co.uk can reveal that the resort's properties have been designed by high end architecture and interior design firm Denton House which delivers "the world’s most glamorous residences and resort destinations".

By Nathan Kay - Weekend Editor (Royal)

An Australian man who claims to be King Charles and Queen Camilla’s secret love child has put the Royal security services on a high alert this weekend, it has been reported.

Simon Charles Dorante-Day, 58, a British-born man, is convinced that he is the illegitimate son of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, given up for adoption shortly after birth and raised by Royal household staff, reports MailOnline.

For years, he has been calling for a DNA test to prove his claim. However, he has now been placed on a security watch list following concerns that he might take matters into his own hands.

Princess Beatrice made a "significant" move as she stepped out this week to support her cousin, Prince William, according to reports.

The Princess of York was spotted at the Centrepoint Awards on Wednesday where the Prince of Wales, who has been patron of the charity since 2005, gave a speech and also awarded six young people who have transformed their lives after experiencing homelessness.

According to GB News, Beatrice's appearance on Wednesday held quite a significance as it was a public show of support of William, who is embroiled in an ongoing rift with his brother, Prince Harry.

Princess Kate and Meghan Markle are on "very different paths" when it comes to utilising their "star power" to promote causes close to their heart, a royal expert has claimed.

The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex have recently been spotted at different engagements over the past few weeks.

Now royal commentator Jennie Bond delved into how both women use their power to promote their own causes in "very different" ways.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's latest move could provide them with a key benefit, according to reports.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who reside in the US after quitting the Royal Family, have reportedly bought a property in Portugal.

According to the Mail, the couple made the purchase with the aim of obtaining a "Golden Visa" that would grant them hassle-free travel throughout the European Union's Schengen zone.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Lilibet, was christened at a ceremony at the pair’s Montecito home in California on March 23, 2023.

A spokesperson for the couple confirmed Lilibet’s title, via People magazine, stating that “Princess Lilibet Diana” had been christened.

A surprise by many as the Royal Family’s website has previously stated the young girl's title as being Miss Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor with her brother’s title referred to as Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.

Australia is said to have snubbed the late Princess Diana during their Sydney Opera House tribute to mark King Charles and Queen Camilla's tour in the country.

The King and Queen arrived in Sydney on Friday to celebrate the country's people, culture and heritage, in what is Charles's first tour in Australia as its head of state.

To mark the royal visit, the iconic Sydney Opera House was lit up with a rolling four-minute projection of images of Charles and Camilla.

Friday's display featured pictures from the couple's previous visits to Australia.

But it failed to show any pictures of the late Princess of Wales from when she famously visited the country back in 1983.

King Charles is currently in Australia for his royal tour with Queen Camilla, however sources have claimed the monarch does not travel light.

While it comes as no surprise that the King, 77, will travel with his own supply of blood in case of medical emergencies, some items Charles takes with him on getaways will certainly raise eyebrows.

According to OK! Magazine, the King always travels with his own breakfast box full of organic produce.

Mike Tindall was once awkwardly quizzed about Prince Harry as the Royal Family geared up for their first Christmas without the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The former rugby professional opened up about his festive plans on an episode of his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby - which he co-hosts with James Haskell and Alex Payne.

Filming the Christmas special of the podcast, Mike was dressed in a Santa hat and was wrapped in gold tinsel.

The Royal Family reportedly shared a two-word verdict on why they believed Meghan Markle "wasn't right" for Prince Harry.

Speaking in their Netflix docuseries in 2022 'Harry & Meghan', the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reminisced back to her first-ever meeting with the Royal Family, with the prince stating that some Firm members appeared "incredibly impressed" with his choice of new girlfriend.

Prince Harry shared it was likely the fact he was dating an "American actress" that later clouded their judgement of Meghan.

While many of the grand buildings and residences associated with the Royal Family exude opulence and grandeur, Tam-Na-Ghar stands out for its simplicity and is said to be the Prince and Princess of Wales's secret Scottish hideaway.

The three-bedroom cottage is located within the expansive Balmoral Estate which has been a royal residence since 1852 when it was purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Prince William has had access to his residence ever since he was left it by The Queen Mother when she passed away in 2002.

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