Royal Family RECAP:Prince Harry and Meghan Markle break cover to visit LA wildfire victims

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Prince Harry appears to have “fallen” back into his royal role during his latest public appearance as he embraces victims of the ongoing Californian wildfires.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, may have quit life as a full-time working royal five years ago, however some of the mannerisms he had in that role seem to not have left him.

Expert Judi James exclusively told Express.co.uk: “It looks as though he has fallen into the kind of royal role he would have played after tragedies or disasters in the UK, where this kind of photo opportunity would have been seen as a way of boosting morale and ensuring attention."

Meghan Markle is set to dominate headlines next week as her new cooking and lifestyle show “With Love, Meghan” is set to air.

The series, which will consist of eight episodes, will be released on Netflix on January 15, with Meghan as the star of the show.

PR expert Edward Coram-James, CEO of Go Up, has said he thinks the Duchess of Sussex "will be fine" even if the show does not perform as well as hoped, as it happened with Harry’s Polo series released last month. In fact, the Duchess of Sussex will simply "shift gears" and carry on with her work should her new project fail, the commentator believes.

Ed exclusively told Express.co.uk: “Honestly, I think Meghan’s going to be just fine, regardless of how 'With Love, Meghan' performs.

“We have to remember that she’s not someone who’s betting everything on a single project. She’s got a tonne of experience in the public eye, and it’s clear she’s learned how to roll with the punches.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took royal fans by surprise in 2021 when they decided to name their newborn daughter after Harry’s beloved grandmother.

The couple, who quit life as senior royals in 2020, welcomed their second child Princess Lilibet Diana into the world on June 4, 2021, at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California.

Despite the fact Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson said the late Queen, who met Lilibet just a few times, approved the couple’s request to use the name, it has been reported that Her Majesty in fact was not happy by the decision.

In an emotional moment Meghan Markle appeared to choke back tears as she hugged evacuees of the California wildfires.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen at the Pasadena Convention Centre on January 10, which is being used as an evacuation centre.

A video circulating social media and broadcast on Fox News shows Meghan closing her eyes as she embraces people and listens to their ordeals as the situation unfolds.

Prince William took royal fans by surprise yesterday as he issued a heartfelt public birthday message to his wife Princess Kate.

The Prince of Wales, 42, took to social media on Kate’s 43rd birthday with a black-and-white photograph of the princess in a casual jeans and shirt outfit.

However, the future King on Thursday did more than just wish his wife a happy birthday as he also addressed the tough year the family have faced with an emotional message.

Speaking on behalf of JeffBet, body language expert Darren Stanton said the statement also showed that William is not afraid to show his love for Kate.

Princess Kate is one of the most popular members of the British Family, with the mum-of-three having thousands of fans across the world.

While members of the public seem to love the Princess of Wales, 43, it appears that she also has plenty of fans within her own family.

As well as being admired by husband Prince William, 42, and their three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, it seems one very senior member of the family is among Kate’s biggest fans.

Royal broadcaster and commentator Helena Chard told Fox News: “King Charles is extremely fond and proud of his daughter-in-law."

King Charles reportedly left Meghan Markle and Prince Harry "shocked" by one key move he made years nearly three years after the couple quit life as senior royals.

The King, now 76, did not release a statement after Prince Harry’s controversial memoir Spare was released in 2023, but instead is believed to have decided to use a more private approach to make his feelings clear.

As reported by the Scottish Daily Express, writer Omid Scobie claimed the monarch did not read a page of the book but still was left angry by its content, which included criticism and allegations against members of the Royal Family - especially Queen Camilla and Prince William.

The King is believed to have requested the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to vacate their UK royal residence Frogmore Cottage and remove their final possessions just days after the publication of Spare, on the basis that they were no longer senior working royals and hadn’t been living there for some time.

King Charles is said to be worried about Prince Andrew's mental health and will never completely abandon him, it has been claimed.

The 64-year-old disgraced royal is facing fresh scrutiny after his links with an alleged Chinese spy came to light earlier this month. He is now in deep water after it was revealed that he had set up a number of firms using the pseudonym six years ago.

As reported by the Mirror, critics have since accused him of adopting it in a bid to remain under the radar.

Speaking of Andrew, royal expert Jennie Bond said that the King is unlikely to ever completely distance himself from his younger brother due to fears over his mental state.

Prince George may be second in line to the British throne but like many other children, he's got many hobbies, including football and triathlons.

The Prince and Princess of Wales's eldest child was even been spotted enjoying his first flight in front of his parents last September.

But there is another hobby George is keen on, which surely would make his mother proud as she enjoys it herself.

The Wales family are no strangers to scuba diving as both William and Kate have tried it before, with the heir to the throne being patron of Swim England since 2017.

Sarah Ferguson has shared her devastation in a heartbreaking statement following the horrific wildfires in California.

Speaking directly to the camera, the 65-year-old uploaded a video to her Instagram account on Thursday, January 9.

In the video, she said: "I was thinking about whether my words were going to sound very, very trite if I say anything, but I just have got to say something."

She continued: "My heart is so devastated by the fires in Southern California and Los Angeles. All the people who have been evacuated from their homes, they've lost their homes. The animals, the humane society, I am just so devastated. I just had to say something."

Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show With Love, Meghan is set to air in just under a week’s time, with royal fans across the globe intrigued to see what the eight-episode series will bring.

The show, which has already gained some hype across the world, will air on January 15, with scenes set to show Meghan hosting and cooking for some of her nearest and dearest celebrity friends.

Nick Ede, Brand and Culture expert, exclusively told Express.co.uk that he thinks there are two reasons why the show will be a high flyer - Meghan’s “star power” and her social media presence.

Princess Kate and Pippa Middleton may be one of the most famous sister duos in the world, however this wasn't always the case.

Instead, the siblings had a very ordinary childhood, with both of them attending St Andrew's School in Pangbourne, Berkshire.

The sisters reportedly had sweet nicknames during this time in their life, which they also used for their own gunia pigs.

During a visit to her old school in 2012, Kate asked students if they kept pets at school. She also revealed she used to have two guinea pigs with the same nicknames as herself and her sister.

As reported by The Mirror, she said: "There was one called Pip and one called Squeak, because my sister was called Pippa and I was Squeak."

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Making a decision to keep his destiny a secret, the Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly told their son, Prince George, what his future would entail during the summer of 2020.

It wasn't until the young prince, now the age of 11, was seven years of age that his parents went into more detail about George's future.Writing in the biography 'Battle of Brothers', royal expert and historian Robert Lacey explained: "William has not revealed to the world how and when he broke the big news to his son [George]. Maybe one day George will tell us the story himself."

The royal historian added: "But sometime around the boy's seventh birthday in the summer of 2020, it is thought that his parents went into more detail about what the little prince's life of future royal 'service and duty' would particularly involve."

King Charles may be one of the most famous royals in the world, however behind-closed-doors he is not too different from everyone else.

While the monarch, 76, has plenty of responsibilities to be taken seriously, it is believed that the King also has a very good sense of humour, giving him an ability to get on very well with members of the public when he meets them.

One of the best examples of this was a chat the King had with a man when he was the Prince of Wales. During a visit to Birmingham's Victoria Square after being at the Commonwealth Games in August 2022, Charles was asked by local man Daniel Walker if he was set to go out for a drink.

A video of the encounter showed Daniel shouting: "Charles, Charles, are you going to go for a beer?"

A senior employee has quit Prince Harry's sustainable travel company, marking yet another blow for the Sussexes, who have reportedly now lost at least 19 staff members in recent years.

India Gary-Martin, who worked as the chair of Harry's sustainable non-profit Travalyst, has left the company after serving less than two years.

Travalyst confirms she left before Christmas to concentrate on her own firm, Leadership For Execs, and has been replaced by ex-Google executive Gianni Marostica.

In an emotional moment Meghan Markle appeared to choke back tears as she hugged evacuees of the California wildfires.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen at the Pasadena Convention Centre on January 10, which is being used as an evacuation centre. Here the couple spoke to victims and also thanked first responders including Los Angeles County firefighters and police.

The clip of the joint appearance shows Meghan, who was dressed in a light blue shirt and blue baseball cap, and Harry, who wore a black baseball cap and black shirt, also taking time to console the Mayor of Pasadena, Victor Gordo.

A video circulating social media and broadcast on Fox News shows Meghan closing her eyes as she embraces people and listens to their ordeals as the situation unfolds.

Meghan Markle is back on Instagram for the first time in years and has already posted an array of reels, giving fans a glimpse into her private life.

Amid Meghan's sudden return to the social media platform, a social media expert has decoded key decisions behind her posts so far, and the meaning behind the content, explaining it is "more than just a spontaneous act of boredom".

As the world entered 2025, Meghan's Instagram handle, @meghan, gained traction when she uploaded a video depicting the numbers '2025' as she ran along a beach in a carefree manner, welcoming in the New Year.

Social media manager at Ellis Digital, Caitlin Jardine, told Express.co.uk: "The video of her running on the beach and writing '2025' in the sand for example, suggests optimism, personal reflection and inspiration driven by what the new year has the potential to bring for her."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's strenuous efforts to help victims of the California fires have been praised by the local mayor of Pasadena, California.

Living only 90-miles north of Los Angeles in Montecito, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex help

ped distribute food and supplies to victims of the Eaton Fire on January 10 and were pictured wearing masks and casually dressed.People Magazine understands the couple donated essential supplies, served meals with World Central Kitchen and connected with affected families and elderly individuals.

Pasadena Mayor, Victor Gordo, described the couple's efforts in eight-words, saying Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, "really buoyed the spirits of the first responders".

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took royal fans by surprise in 2021 when they decided to name their newborn daughter after Harry’s beloved grandmother.

The couple, who quit life as senior royals in 2021, welcomed their second child Princess Lilibet Diana into the world on June 4, 2021, at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California.

While some couples may struggle to pick out a name when welcoming a new baby, it seems that the decision for Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, was quite easy, with the name Lilibet being chosen in a nod to Harry’s grandmother the late Queen Elizabeth.

Speculation has grown over which school Prince George will attend next, with Eton College and Marlborough College thought to both be the ones in the running.

Prince George - who will celebrate his 12th birthday in July - currently attends Lambrook School with his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Lambrook School caters for pupils aged between 3 and 13 and, although George won't be leaving just yet, the Prince and Princess of Wales are likely already gearing for the major change.

It was previously thought that George would undoubtably follow in Prince William's footsteps by attending Eton College, but Princess Kate is said to not be keen on sending George to the leading boys' boarding school.Have your say in our POLL

A former royal butler has revealed the moment he managed to win over the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Paul Burrell, best known for being a butler and good friend to the late Princess Diana, worked for the late Queen for 11 years before moving on to serve the-then Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

While Paul must have been good at the job to stay in it so long, he confessed that he used one tactic to win over the late Queen’s corgis, which ended up really impressing Queen Elizabeth herself.

Before a meeting with the monarch a year after he was first recruited as a staff member at the Palace, Paul said he hid sausages in his pockets to win over the affection of the monarch’s dogs.

Meghan Markle's recent social media posts have hinted at a potential change in revealing more personal details about her private life as she has made multiple uploads on Instagram this month.

However, a PR expert and social media guru has predicted what fans might want to see from The Duchess of Sussex as a public figure, despite her stepping down as a senior working royal alongside Prince Harry back in 2020.

Expert and social media guru at Ellis Digital, Caitlin Jardine, told Express.co.uk: "As a public figure and former royal stature, they expect her [Meghan's fans] to use Instagram not just for personal updates but as a platform to shout about important causes, highlight her recent projects and connect to viewers in a meaningful way."

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