Royal Family: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issue statement ahead of Canada trip

Meghan Markle has released an emotional new video on her Instagram following the devastating wildfires in LA. The Duchess of Sussex can be seen on the verge of tears as she talked about a young victim of the fires who she has since tried to help.

"I was just told that something arrived that I had been waiting for," Meghan begins, as she talks to the camera.

She then goes on to explain how she met a woman and her 15-year-old daughter, whose house had burned down, when she was in Altadena, California, with Prince Harry.

Style queen and Vogue's editor-in-chief, Dame Anna Wintour, rocked up to Buckingham Palace accepting honours and wearing a royal necklace once belonging to King Charles's great-grandmother, Queen Mary.

Anna Wintour, 75, was made a Companion of Honour by King Charles in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours list for her services to fashion.

Donning her iconic sunglasses, the fashion guru arrived in a structured grey blazer and skirt with a simple white shirt underneath.

In a royal nod to the monarchy, she wore a statement necklace featuring giant amethysts which once belonged to Queen Mary.

Princess Kate has delighted royal fans on Tuesday after she stepped off a school bus in London to visit the National Portrait Gallery...

While many royal fans were quick to compliment the princess’ outfit and mode of transport, others were keen to express their opinion on the princess and what job they think she would have been great at if she hadn’t become a member of the Royal Family.

According to royal fans, the princess and mum-of-three would have made a good school teacher if she hadn’t married Prince William, who is currently first-in-line to the throne.

Princess Kate marked World Cancer Day this year by publishing a new photograph of herself standing in a woodland.

The Princess of Wales, 43, posted a photo of herself standing on a tree trunk with her arms outstretched on Monday. The photograph is believed to have been taken in Windsor last month by Prince Louis.

The release of the photo comes after Kate confirmed her cancer was in remission in January, just short of a year after she was first diagnosed with the disease.

As reported by GB News, one body language expert believes Kate would have chosen the woodland area for the photograph's setting. She has been vocal about the importance of nature in helping her deal with her cancer diagnosis.

Expert Judi James says this is something the princess shares with nature-lover King Charles, 76, who was also diagnosed with cancer last year and is still undergoing treatment.

Prince William is reportedly engaging in a more "subtle battle" to shield his family from the prying eyes of the media than his brother Prince Harry, according to a royal expert.

Unlike Prince Harry, who has openly clashed with the press about its intrusiveness, the Duke of Cambridge is said to be playing a quieter, behind-the-scenes game.

The i's royal correspondent Richard Palmer suggests that although William shares similar concerns as Harry regarding media involvement in their lives, he takes a less strong stance in trying to protect Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Prince Louis. 

Prince Harry's hometown in California was labelled "bland" and the "most boring place" to live in a damning review by a British journalist who visited Montecito to see what it was like.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex settled in Montecito, California back in 2020 following their exit from the Royal Family and move to the US.

Harry and Meghan live in a lavish mansion in the quaint town of Santa Barbara, and now The Times columnist Katie Glass has paid a visit to see what life there is all about.

But the visit left the journalist unimpressed, as she dubbed the place "bland" and the "most boring place" she has ever been despite living "in a field in Somerset".

Princess Kate has sent royal fans into a frenzy this afternoon after she arrived to her latest royal engagement in an unusual way.

The Princess of Wales, 43, stepped out on Tuesday to visit the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) to launch an interactive trail aimed at helping children under five develop their social and emotional skills.

On X, fans were quick to notice the princess disembark from the school bus, with one little girl clinging on to her hand.

One fan wrote: “The Princess of Wales fits right in like a schoolteacher. The children’s princess!”

Another said: “How nice for her as well as for the children, The Princess travelling by coach with them, rather than a more formal arrival in a royal car.”

Queen Camilla stepped out in London today to open the new Mulberry Academy London Dock school.

The secondary school, which is part of the Mulberry Schools Trust family of schools, was visited by Her Majesty on Tuesday to mark its official opening, just months after it first opened its doors in September last year.

During the visit, the Queen, 77, met teachers and students as she toured the new school and heard about how it helps young people develop the skills needed to have successful futures.

Dame Anna Wintour has broken her silence over rumours Princess Kate was offered global covers with Vogue.

Fashion editor Dame Anna spoke at a Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony after she was made a Companion of Honour in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours list for her services to fashion.

Dame Anna, who was dressed in Alexander McQueen, was asked whether it was true the Princess of Wales was offered global covers with Vogue. She said with a smile: "Yeah, I don't know where those (rumours) have come from, do you?"

Prince William could be Britain's "Trump card", according to a royal commentator who claimed the heir to the throne could be valuable at forging a better bond between the new US President and the UK Government.

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States last month and also spoke to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the phone for around 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, during the same week, the Prince of Wales met privately with the Prime Minister, as is the annual convention for an heir to the throne, welcoming Sir Keir Starmer to Kensington Palace.

It followed a previous meeting between the new US President and the Prince of Wales in France, after which Mr Trump gushed about the heir to the throne.

Now according to GB News's Cameron Walker, the timing between William and the PM's meeting last month was crucial.

The Princess of Wales beamed as she stepped out in London to launch a new exciting project related to her early years work.

Princess Kate visited the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) to launch an interactive trail aimed at helping children under five develop their social and emotional skills.

Kate, who has been patron of the NPG since 2011, joined a group of four and five-year-old schoolchildren from All Souls CE Primary School on a school bus from Fitzrovia to Trafalgar Square to participate in The Bobeam Tree Trail for the first time.

She looked chic in a brown blazer, which she paired with a dark turtleneck top and dark pinstripes wide leg trousers. For jewellery she opted for a pair of gold hoops while he hair was styled in her signature loose wave hairstyle. Princess Kate was all smiles today in London

The family of Thomas Kingston, the husband of the King’s second cousin, have warned about the side effects of a widely-used antidepressant after he took his own life.

Mr Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella Kingston, the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, died from a head injury at his parents’ home in the Cotswolds last year, with a gun found next to his body.

The 45-year-old had been prescribed the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) sertraline then citalopram by a GP at the Royal Mews Surgery, which provides services for royal household staff at Buckingham Palace, but had stopped taking the medication in the days leading up to his death.

Prince Andrew is reportedly “terrified to visit the US” as a result of calls for a fresh FBI investigation in the US into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, it's been claimed.

A source told The Sun that the Duke of York, 64, fears getting arrested if he travels to the States as a result of the Epstein scandal, which resulted in the duke stepping down from all royal duties in 2019 as a result of his past relationship with the late convicted paedophile.

The duke’s fears are reportedly now more intense after Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director has pledged to “do everything” possible to expose the people who enabled Epstein, with lawyers representing the victims urging the UK Government to hand over Prince Andrew for questioning.

This comes years after it emerged that the duke had been friends with Epstein, which was followed by accusations of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre, who claimed the duke sexually assaulted her when she was a minor.

King Charles has shared an emotional video featuring Sir Chris Hoy, Amy Dowden and other BBC stars one year after his shock cancer diagnosis.

The monarch, 76, who was diagnosed with cancer last year has teamed together with a number of celebrities to share a poignant and emotional video message on social media for World Cancer Day.

In the video, celebrities and cancer survivors such as Adele Roberts and Amy Dowden have issued messages of support to people currently battling the disease.

The King has also shared information on organisations that can help, including Macmillan, Maggie's and Cancer Research UK.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have arrived in Nepal for a six-day tour in the South Asian country.

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie were pictured after signing the visitor's book at the Presidential Palace in the country's capital, Kathmandu.

Meghan Markle is still working on her romantic blockbuster for Netflix, according to one of its senior executives.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex bought the rights to Carley Fortune's romance novel Meet Me at the Lake in 2023 for £3million through their production company, Archewell Productions, according to Penguin House.

Since the announcement, no major updates have been made regarding the new film but now Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said the streaming giant "are happy to do" Meghan's adaptation.

Meghan Markle's pageboy, John Mulroney, has suffered a serious injury during a skiing accident, his mother and the duchess's ex-pal, Jessica, announced.

The Canadian stylist took to social media to reveal that one of her twins, John, 14, broke his femur - the thigh bone - while skiing.

In an Instagram post containing pictures of her son in hospital as well as his X-ray, Ms Mulroney wrote: "Our brave John broke his femur skiing.

"Two hospitals, 5 days @sickkidstoronto and a surgery later, we feel so lucky that we can now tell the twins apart. Thank you for all the well wishes.

"John will be back in action soon enough."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been backed by Netflix after one of its executives vowed to stand by the couple.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex struck a lucrative £80 million deal with the streaming giant right after they stepped down as senior working royals in 2020.

Harry and Meghan have so far released four projects on Netflix, with the duchess's lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, set to air on March 4.

Now Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said she is "excited" for what's to come from the Montecito couple.

Princess Anne's affectionate nickname for King Charles highlights just how close the royal siblings are. In a documentary based on Charles' Coronation in 2023, the Princess Royal was heard playfully referring to the 76-year-old as an "old bean".

The King, clearly amused by the moniker, was seen chuckling before kissing Anne's hand. Known for her forthright nature, the 74-year-old is said to be the person Charles turns to for honest advice, both in his professional and personal life.

Following her recent comment that retirement isn't an option for her, the King is said to have mixed emotions about her decision.

While he "can't bear" the idea of Anne feeling compelled to work amid his health concerns, he is simultaneously "overjoyed" that she continues to stand by him.

The Princess of Wales has marked World Cancer Day with a special new picture - with one very special person behind the camera.

The new picture, which has been shared the Prince and Princess of Wales's social media platforms, has six-year-old Prince Louis credited as the photographer.

The young royal, who is the couple's youngest child, appears to have pulled at the heartstrings of many royal fans, whom have shared their delight at the newly-released picture.

Taking to the comments section of Princess Kate and Prince William's latest Instagram post, fans have pointed out that Louis appears to be "taking after" his mum - who is known for her love of photography.

Meghan Markle donated her own clothes to those in need during the LA wildfires, a charity founder has said.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has been hit with various criticisms over recent weeks, including harsh claims that her volunteering work in California amid the horrific wildfires was for publicity.

It was shortly followed by a damning Vanity Fair article where Meghan was accused of mistreating past employees.

The claims have reportedly been distressing for the duchess and Prince Harry, who have not publicly commented on them.

But while the duchess may be having a hard time, a charity founder who saw Meghan’s work first-hand during the worst of the Californian wildfires has come to her defence, saying that the duchess even went as far as bringing clothes in from her own closet to help those in need.

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