Royal Family RECAP: Harry and Meghan accused of move to earn 'huge amounts of money'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been accused of hypocrisy and using their titles to make money.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of "trading off" their former royal titles to help them earn money for their new "elitist" lifestyle.
In a new German documentary named Harry: The Lost Prince, the couple are criticised for their actions since leaving life as senior working members of the Royal Family in 2020 and moving across the pond to Montecito, where they have continued to use their titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The couple have also been accused of hypocrisy through their actions, including on their tour to Colombia this year.
One reporter Russel Myers said on the show: "If you're going to places like Nigeria, like Colombia, which have huge socio-economic problems, some of the world's poorest communities in these countries, and you're turning up wearing tens of thousands of pounds worth of designer clothes - it really doesn't send the right message."
Jack Royston from the podcast The Royal Report then commented on their unreasonable demand from the monarchy to be half in and half out, something the late Queen refused to allow them to do. He said: "If you have a situation where Harry and Meghan are earning huge amounts of money in Hollywood trading off their reputations, but then they're also bolstering their reputations by working for the Queen - they're able to present themselves on the world stage as being these working members of the royal family who are also available for a price.
"That is a huge compromise to demand off the monarchy. They should never be using the monarchy as a platform."
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Palace solves mystery of where flowers are sent after royal events
The mystery behind where flowers are sent after decorating high-profile royal events appears to have been solved by Buckingham Palace.
The Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bin Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, are being hosted in the UK by King Charles during a two-day state visit.
According to the Palace, the stunning seasonal flowers at tonight's event are arranged in silver-gilt centrepieces taken from the Grand Service with foliage from the Windsor Home Park and the Orchard Garden at the glasshouses in Windsor.
But the flowers aren't simply thrown away after, with the Palace ensuring that they go to a good cause.
King Charles impresses guests by speaking Arabic state banquet speech
King Charles hailed the “profound, personal and historic” ties between Qatar and the UK as he welcomed the Amir and Sheikha for a two-day state visit.
Speaking at Tuesday night's lavish state banquet at Buckingham Palace, the monarch spoke warmly of the ties between the two nations, noting their collaborative efforts on climate change and biodiversity loss, science and technology, education and defence.
Addressing the 150 guests - which included David and Victoria Beckham - the King opened by speaking in Arabic. He said "Assalamu-Alaykum", which means peace be upon you.
Charles described the Amir’s visit as a “homecoming”, noting the years he spent studying in the UK at Sherborne, harrow and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
“This evening I am delighted to mark the renewal of our enduring friendship,” the 76-year-old said before saying in Arabic: “Welcome back to the United Kingdom, your second home.”
Where to find similar earrings to Princess Kate’s £20,000 Barhain pearls for just £119
Princess Kate wowed royal fans with her stunning burgundy ensemble as she met with the Qatari Royal Family during their state visit to the UK.
While her whole outfit was beautiful, many could not keep their eyes off her earrings.
Kate’s stunning earrings are reportedly worth £20,000 and were reported a firm favourite of Queen Elizabeth II after wearing them on many occasions throughout her 70-year reign.
The Express.co.uk have found a selection of alternatives that are just a fraction of the price which you could done this festive season.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release new glitzy video of their best moments in 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a new video of their best moments in 2024.
It comes as The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charity, the Archewell Foundation, released its annual impact report detailing the couple's philanthropic efforts this year.
Alongside the report, Archwell released a minute and twenty-second-long video showing the behind-the-scenes moments of some of Harry and Meghan's greatest moments this year.
It highlighted some of the couple's most poignant moments during public and private engagements in 2024.
Archewell Foundation video showcases its impact
Prince William and Princess Kate could abandon Royal Family's Christmas tradition - expert
Prince William and Princess Kate could one day change their Christmas traditions to give their three children a more normal festive celebration, a royal expert claims.
The future King and Queen, both 42, join the King and other royals at Sandringham every year for Christmas Day celebrations, which consists of a certain level of formality.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively told OK!: "I don't think they worry particularly about how they’re perceived at Christmas but I do think that Catherine and William want to do things in a more normal way.
"They are lucky because they have their own home close to Sandringham so they’ve always been able to wake up there, do stockings and presents and then go over to the big house for the more formal celebrations."
"I suspect that when they are King and Queen a lot of traditions will change – and the exchange of presents on Christmas Eve may well be one of them," Bond added.
Princess Kate's favourite hobby that Prince William says she is 'crazy' for
Princess Kate has a hobby which Prince William says she is "crazy" for wanting to do. It's a pastime also beloved by Queen Camilla, reports Newsweek.
The two reportedly love taking cold-water dips, which are popular over the colder months.
Cold-water swimming might not all that appealing when winter sets in, but its thought to have a number of benefits.
Research has shown that taking to the cold water can improve heart health, as well as reduce anxiety, improve circulation and aid sports recovery, according to Fit and Well.
Everyone saying the same thing over Princess Kate’s burgundy outfit for Qatari state visit
The Princess of Wales looked incredible as she stepped out in London to take part in various events as the Amir of Qatar and his wife began their official state visit to the UK.
Kate stunned in an all-burgundy ensemble as she greeted her guests alongside Prince William.
The future Queen sported a fitted burgundy coat by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen from the past season and a hat by Sahar Millinery as she stood alongside William and the VIP guests inside the residence in London.
Kate also wore a burgundy bag by Chanel and a pair of Rhymes high-heeled boots by Gianvitto Rossi with a matching pair of burgundy gloves.
She completed the look with the late Queen Elizabeth's Bahrain pearl drop earrings and the four-row Japanese pearl choker.
One user wrote on X: "Yay! Was waiting for this! She looks wonderful. Those earrings are gorgeous up close."
Another wrote: "The boots... the bag... the gloves.... the coat dress... the jewels... SUBLIME..."
Mike Tindall's nickname for Prince William
Mike Tindall has previously shared a cheeky three-word nickname that he has for Prince William because he is not "the best of drinkers".
During a visit to Leeds where he met rugby legends, the late Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, Mike was asked whether he had any funny nicknames for members of the Royal Family.
Cheekily calling out Prince William, Mike shared: "For the Prince of Wales, he is known as One Pint Willy."
The sportsman - who is married to William's cousin Zara - added: "He is known to me as One Pint Willy because he is not the best of drinkers, coming from a sport where it is built on the social aspect and a couple of beers being sunk quite often. That is one I will give away for the Prince of Wales."
Queen Camilla all smiles as she arrived at Buckingham Palace
Queen Camilla was pictured arriving at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, where she will join her husband King Charles to carry out engagements linked to the Qatar state visit.
Her Majesty arrived at Buckingham Palace at 12.10pm, ready to greet the Amir of Qatar and his wife at the royal residence.
The royal car was driven around the quadrangle to the Grand Entrance, and the Queen smiled as she stepped from the vehicle and made her way into the palace.
Camilla, 77, missed the outdoor ceremonial welcome after suffering post-viral fatigue following a nasty chest infection.
Meghan Markle makes bold move over her lifestyle brand
Meghan Markle has reportedly made a bold move when it comes to appointing the CEO of her upcoming lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.
According to Richard Eden from The Daily Mail, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, has now ended the search for a CEO by appointing herself.
The decision to reportedly hire herself for the position comes after the mum-of-two spent months searching for a CEO with no success.
One Royal tradition Prince Harry sticks to at Christmas
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have carved their own lives in California after stepping down as senior working royals in 2020, but Prince Harry has since revealed there is one royal Christmas tradition he still follows.
Harry explained in his memoir, Spare, that the Sussexes follow a tradition keeping in line with the King's ancestry, which is of German descent.
He described celebrating one Christmas in Spare: "It was Christmas Eve. We FaceTimed with several friends, including a few in Britain. We watched Archie running around the tree. And we opened presents. Keeping to the Windsor family tradition."
Princess Kate and Prince William greet Qatar Royal Family
Princess Kate and Prince William have greeted the Qatar royal family in a major royal event following the Princess of Wales' cancer treatment.
The couple were pictured smiling with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher.
Peter Andre addresses Prince Louis' new hobby
Pop sensation Peter Andre has dished out advice to the royals following Prince William's revelation about his youngest son's drumming antics.Sharing his son's surprising new hobby, the Prince of Wales joked last week: "My youngest is learning the drums that’s why I spend my entire life with my fingers in my ears.
"Now, singer, Peter Andre has issued a few words of wisdom in his OK! Magazine column. He wrote: "Prince William has said that his son, Louis, is learning the drums and I love that. Louis the drummer, he could be in the biggest band of all time – you never know!"
He shared his thoughts: "William joked that he always has his fingers in his ears and I think every dad is like that; when kids get into any instrument, we’re encouraging but then realise how loud it is – especially drums."
King Charles visiting US could be 'difficult' - expert
A royal expert has claimed that the possibility of King Charles making a visit to the US could be made difficult due to his strained relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
With suggestions that King Charles is set to return to his regular royal duties in the new year while he continues his cancer recovery, the Daily Mirror's royal editor, Russell Myers believes that the US could be set for a visit from the King, as he told Pod Save The King.
But podcast host Ann Gripper doesn't think that is on the cards, as she explained: "I am going to shoot down your theory of them going to America, because, who else is in America? Meghan and Harry.
“Who else is in America? Meghan and Harry, then it becomes an international, diplomatic….Are they going to come to New York, we’ve come half the way across the world and you’ve just come to the other side of the country, and should we just meet up, can we see the grandkids. If it’s not actually a thing, it will be a thing we’re all talking about.”
Prince George assigned one chore at family home
Prince George may be second-in-line to the throne, but at home he is just like most other 11-year-olds across the UK.
As well as going to school, playing video games and taking part in sports such as triathlons, the young prince - and future King - also has certain chores he has to do around the house.
As reported in the New York Post, royal expert Hilary Fordwich said: "She (Kate) was always used to chores. Her parents were busy building their Party Pieces business that her mother Carole Middleton founded.
“Young Kate was instrumental in developing party supplies specifically for babies and young children, so she knows the power of active, engaged children who learn responsibilities. Prince George is currently assigned to clean out their pet guinea pig's cage."
Princess Kate sends sweet gift to children's charity
Princess Kate has given a children’s charity a sweet gift this week ahead of the festive season.
TAG Youth, a charity working with children and young people with disabilities in the Richmond and Kingston areas of London, announced on social media that the future Queen, 42, was arranging to send them a Christmas tree for the children to decorate.
State visit to begin today
The Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, along with Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, arrived in the UK last night for a two-day state visit.
This will be hosted at Buckingham Palace by the King and Queen, and will be the last state visit to be held at the Palace until 2027 as a result of renovations.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who took on his duties from 2013, last visited the UK in 2023 for the King’s Coronation. He will be in the UK until Wednesday evening.
A number of activities welcome the royal guests, including the highlight: a glittering state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
Other notable events include a ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade and a visit to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
New documentary could ruin Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reputation - expert
A new documentary 'Harry - The Lost Prince' is set to air on Germany's ZDF network and will have the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as the primary focus.
PR expert Ryan McCormick told The Mirror US that the documentary has the potential to ruin the couple’s reputation and their hopes of any form of reconciliation with the royals, depending on what the new programme reveals.
He said: "Until the film comes out, everything is speculation. However, I think that if the special does not get a healthy amount of viewers, it would be a foretelling sign that Harry and Meghan‘s popularity has truly waned.
"If the documentary reveals fresh scandals and portrays the duo as opportunists seeking to return to the well of royal family secrets (which once propelled them to peak public interest), it will be a calamity for any reconciliation with Buckingham Palace. It will also hurt their reputation and likability."
Sarah Ferguson shares sweet family update
Sarah Ferguson has lifted the lid and given a rare insight into her daughters' children's lives with a major Christmas update.
The Duchess of York, 65, is well and truly in the festive spirit and like most grandmothers she is ready to spoil her grandchildren this festive season “with sweets, toys and treats”.
Just a couple of days ago, Fergie shared a glimpse of her family outing at Windsor Great Park, in new footage she shared on her social media accounts.
Zara Tindall opens up about the Royal Christmas traditions
The daughter of Princess Anne who is married to England rugby legend Mike Tindall, spoke at the Battle of The Commentators charity lunch in Battersea Park at Evolution London and revealed their special traditions.
According to a source, Zara Tindall confirmed the long suspected tradition of a black tie dinner on Christmas Eve, where Charles and Camilla usually host their extended family at Sandringham in Norfolk.
The mum-of-three was said to shed light on how the Royal Family enjoy the holidays which involves many traditions including a special gift-giving custom with the whole family getting involved in.
Princess Kate's letter seen as olive branch to Prince Harry
The Princess of Wales appeared to offer an olive branch to her estranged brother-in-law, Prince Harry, in what was her first Christmas message sent to those attending her Christmas Carol concert this year.
The message echoes the service's theme and focuses heavily on "forgiveness", "empathy" and "love", with the princess appearing to be making a peace offering to the Duke of Sussex.
Prince Harry has been estranged from the Royal Family since he quit the Firm and moved to the US nearly five years ago, however, this year's challenges regarding his family's health, like King Charles and Kate's cancer diagnoses have made several royal watchers speculate whether they could lead to a new path for a possible reconciliation in the future.
Prince George's difficult hobby
Prince George has developed a difficult hobby which is loved by his auntie Pippa Middleton Matthews.
The 11-year-old prince is reportedly taking part in triathlons at school, as revealed by his dad Prince William at an investiture at Windsor Castle, when the future King was presenting athlete Non Stanford with an MBE for her services to the sport.
During a short chat with her, the Prince of Wales, 43, admitted that his eldest son was becoming extremely fond of triathlons, despite the fact they are known for being difficult.
Queen Camilla's latest health update
The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit due to the lingering side effects of a chest infection, but will attend other elements of the day, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.
Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his consort have arrived in the UK for a two-day state visit hosted by King Charles, during which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will also play a role.
It is understood the original programme has been tweaked because Queen Camilla, who had a chest infection after her long haul trip to Australia and Samoa, has been advised to rest and recover fully by doctors.
Camilla will miss the outdoor event on the Horse Guards Parade, where the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales will join the Emir of Qatar and his wife on December 3.
Good morning
Good morning. Royal reporter Jasmine Carey here and I will be bringing you updates on the Royal Family throughout the day.
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