Meghan Markle and Harry’s children are raised 'just like' royal cousins

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Prince William is on a mission to prioritise his family above anything else, including royal duties, according to one expert. The royal, who celebrated his 43rd birthday on Saturday, shares three children with his wife, the Princess of Wales.

William is a proud dad of Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and seven-year-old Prince Louis. The couple are known to be protective of their children - even making sure to prioritise family time during their breaks from school.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been mocked by TV stars at Buckingham Palace today who did their own version of their ‘Baby Mama’ dance. Former Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, who are expecting their first child together, attended a reception at the Palace on Wednesday for the King’s Trust, a charity set up by the monarch when he was the Prince of Wales to help young people access opportunities.

While at Buckingham Palace, the pair quickly filmed their own version of the ‘Baby Mama’ dance on one of the spectacular staircases, just weeks after Meghan posted a video of her and Harry doing a similar dance to the same song. When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did it, the labour suite for the birth of their daughter Princess Lilibet in 2021, was their dancefloor. Jamie, 36, and Sophie, 30, did not mention Harry or Meghan in the video, but that didn't stop them catching the attention of royal fans nonetheless.

King Juan Carlos I issued a stern message to the Spanish media this week after returning to the country for a regatta event. The former monarch, who abdicated in 2014, spent six days in Galicia last week with friends and family.

During his visit, Juan Carlos participated in the Xacobeo Trophy regatta aboard the Bribón, coming in at third place. However the 87-year-old did not seem to be as mobile as he used to be, and was seen having difficulty walking.

As reported by Monarquia Confidencial, when asked about this and the condition of his health, he sternly told the local media: "I'm fine. You can tell all the lies you want, but I'm fine. You see, I'm not in a wheelchair.”

Meghan Markle is believed to be “irrelevant” to most of the Royal Family, an expert has said. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, appeared as a guest on the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast last week, and made a comment that many believe was a brutal dig at the Royal Family.

When asked if she would do anything differently to change her public narrative years ago, Meghan said: "Yes, I would ask people to tell the truth.” She later then spoke about lies, and how they couldn’t last forever.

Lady Eliza Spencer has revealed that she posed a heartbreaking 6-word question after learning about the tragic death of her aunt, Princess Diana. Born in 1992, Eliza was just five when the late royal died aged 36 on August 31, 1997.

Revealing how her father, Earl Charles Spencer - who was the late royal's brother - broke the tragic news to her and her siblings, including her twin sister, Lady Amelia Spencer. She said: "We thought it couldn't be real."

The Prince of Wales will be heading to Switzerland next month to watch the Lionesses compete in Euro 2025, it has emerged. Prince William, who is patron of the Football Association, will cheer on England's national women's team during at least one group game, if not more, depending on his royal schedule.

William, an avid football fan, supported the Lionesses back in 2022 when they were crowned Euro champions after they beat Germany with a 2–1 score.

Meghan Markle has been using a retailer linked to Netflix for her brand As Ever's selection of teabags, it has been revealed. The Duchess of Sussex's hibiscus, lemon ginger and peppermint teas appeared to have been made by a firm headquartered in Larkspur, California - with a factory also 2,000 miles away in Illinois.

Meghan has, so far, released two batches of products via As Ever. The first was back in April, which sold out within an hour, and the second was last week, which sold out within 10 minutes. MailOnline has revealed that the name of the supplier is The Republic of Tea, with the company already selling a range of teas on its website featuring the branding of ITV's Downton Abbey and Netflix's Bridgerton.

Prince Harry was no doubt one of the most popular members of the Royal Family throughout his life until 2020, when he decided to step back from royal duty alongside his wife Meghan Markle. Since then, the Duke of Sussex, 40, and Meghan, 43, have suffered from a decline in popularity in the UK, which seems to be on a downwards slope.

While Harry has insisted he is enjoying life in Montecito, the prince did not leave his royal grudges behind when he moved to America five years ago. Instead, he went on to make a number of public criticisms about royal life, including in his bombshell memoir Spare published in 2023.

In the memoir, Harry continues to come back to the idea of his role as a “spare” to the throne, with a royal author claiming that by branding himself with this nickname, he has chosen to “wreak vengeance”.

Royal fans have predicted that Prince Louis could soon take on a starring role at a major royal event. The Duke of Kent's granddaughter, Lady Marina Windsor, 32, announced her engagement to Nico Macauley on June 8.

Taking to social media, fans were quick to notice that the Duke of Kent has no male descendants under the age of 12. They then suggested that seven-year-old Louis could soon be entering into his "pageboy era" for the couple's upcoming wedding.

King Charles has come face to face with a huge gorilla today at a reception in London. The monarch, 76, was all smiles on Wednesday as he attended an event at Lancaster House, which saw business leaders, indigenous representatives, NGOs and government officials come together to explore the solutions that could be put in place to integrate nature into business practices.

At the reception, the King spoke with those present about their commitment to supporting nature and climate initiatives. He was also treated to a performance by puppet collective The Herds, which Charles seemed to enjoy.

The Prince and Princess of Wales plan to spend time at their Norfolk residence of Anmer Hall before joining King Charles in Balmoral Castle in Scotland this August, according to new claims. At their Norfolk home, Prince William, Princess Kate and their three children plan to enjoy countryside activities, including cycling excursions and sailing trips.

Beforehand, it has been reported that Princess Kate is expected to participate in official duties during French President Macron's visit on July 8. But after the French State Visit, the family will retreat to Anmer Hall, their 10-bedroom Georgian property on the Sandringham Estate.

King Charles has hosted the winners of The King's Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace and will be joined by The Trust’s supporters and ambassadors, including George and Amal Clooney and Dame Joanna Lumley.

The King's Trust Awards recognise young people who have improved their own chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community. This year's winners include young people who have overcome challenges such as poor mental health, educational troubles and youth unemployment with the help of the Trust.

The Princess of Wales's sister-in-law Alizee Thevenet could become a major support in her life once she takes on the role of Queen. Alizee has been married to James Middleton since 2021 - and is the mother of Kate's nephew, Inigo.

Alizee, 36, stepped out alongside the royals last week at this year's Royal Ascot - and showed off how close she is to the Middleton family. At the glitzy annual event, Alizee with pictured alongside her mother-in-law, Carole Middleton.

The Prince and Princess of Wales may have reportedly reached a decision on Prince George's next school; however, they still have some time to decide on their middle child, Princess Charlotte. Reports claimed Prince George will enrol at Eton College, Prince William's former school, in Berkshire, next year, but it's still unclear where Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will go when the time comes.

All three of the Wales children are currently attending Lambrook School. But that will soon change, as George will turn 12 next month. This means the next academic year will be his last one at Lambrook, which caters to pupils aged between three and 13.

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The Duke of Edinburgh leaves for Canada today for a seven-day solo trip until July 2. Prince Edward, 61, will carry out a number of royal engagements in the Commonwealth country, visiting several different areas, including Toronto.

With senior royals representing the monarchy across the Commonwealth, Prince Edward’s engagements are part of an ongoing pattern, often undertaking duties where the King and Prince of Wales are unable to attend. Edward will also be attending Prince Edward Island to attend celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Regiment, including a Freedom of the City parade - the Duke has been Colonel-in-Chief since 2005.

Prince William has been pulled into a Donald Trump rant after he made an important speech about environmental issues. The royal, 43, was joined by fellow eco-warriors at Bloomberg’s London HQ on Tuesday - which is where he gave the informative speech.

Speaking about the Earthshot Prize, the environmental project that he founded in 2020, William said: "Everything we want to do here starts with a team game... From a personal point of view, I've always wanted to get [to] South America, particularly Brazil. So I'm personally very excited about going down there. I think South America as a whole, the amount of ecosystem, kind of environmental interest and passion that is there..."

Princess Kate's next public appearance could be days away as the much-loved royal may attend Wimbledon. The 43-year-old, who last appeared during the annual Garter Day service at Windsor Castle last week, is known for her appearances at the sporting event.

According to The Daily Mail's Royal Editor, Rebecca English, Kate will not carry out any public royal duties but she is "very likely" to attend Wimbledon, which starts on June 30. Kate - who is the Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) - will also reportedly be involved in the French State Visit at Windsor Castle from July 8 to 10.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands gave American President Trump and fellow world leaders a royal welcome at the NATO summit, with an extra welcome provided for Donald Trump. In a major first for Donald Trump, the Dutch royal couple invited Trump to stay the night at the Dutch palace.

A White House official said: "President Trump has accepted King Willem-Alexander’s invitation to spend the night at Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. This is a historic event – marking the first time an American President will stay at the King’s residence."

Ahead of his appearance at St James's Palace to mark the 25th anniversary of the Royal Drawing School on Tuesday, the King was joined by another incredible group of people to celebrate their success. At a private reception at Buckingham Palace, the monarch welcomed refugee professionals from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and Ethiopia to mark the end of their refugee employment mentoring programme which saw them paired with members of the Royal Household.

While there, the monarch spoke with mentees and representatives from the Refugee Employment Network about their experiences of the programme. He listened to the refugees' stories and heard exactly how royal staff provided invaluable support.

The Princess of Wales has been gradually returning to public duties following her cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment and it is understood that she is trying to find the right balance this year. In a surprise move last week, she missed Royal Ascot for the second successive year.

As Kate navigates her return to full-time duties after being diagnosed with cancer last year, an insider has spoken out about her current approach to public appearances. Speaking to the Daily Mail, they said: "She’s quite strict now at working out what she needs to be at and what she doesn’t.

Sir Keir Starmer has gone against the wishes of the reigning monarch in bringing ­President Trump’s state visit forward, despite King Charles's concerns over threats to Canada. The UK and America are expected to confirm that Donald Trump's state visit will take place in September.

Going against the original proposal for an earlier informal visit outlined by the King, Starmer has wanted a full "bells and whistles" visit for the American president who has a fascination with the Royal Family. The Times reports the "manu regia", the formal document required to ­initiate a state visit, was delivered to the White House last week.

Queen Elizabeth held numerous birthday celebrations throughout her long life, but one particular event caught the world's attention.

The late Queen celebrated a total of 165 birthdays in her life despite dying at the age of 96.

This is due to the royal tradition of monarchs having two birthdays in a year, their actual birthday and their official birthday, a celebration known as Trooping the Colour, which takes place in June.

Elizabeth's actual birthday was on April 21, but for her official 80th birthday celebrations in 2006, she marked the day with a big bash in London.

Zara Tindall made yet another appearance this week after joining her royal relative at Royal Ascot last week. Princess Anne's daughter appeared at the Royal Windsor Cup final polo match at Windsor Great Park on Monday.

Zara was the ultimate summer sensation in a weather-appropriate cream and black striped midi dress by Ralph Lauren, which she had previously worn. The royal accessorised her look with a new pair of heeled sandals by Tommy Hilfiger (£130), a straw hat and her beloved Lottie bag by Asprinal of London (£495).

Meghan Markle's pal Christopher Bouzy has lashed out at all of the "online trolls and conspiracy theorists" and urged them to stop their "vicious campaign" against the Duchess, following the backlash of her twerking video. The Duchess of Sussex made headlines earlier this month when she uploaded a highly unusual video of herself and Prince Harry in hospital dancing to Starrkeisha's The Baby Momma Dance in order to induce labour, shortly before Princess Lilibet's arrival.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have hosted a special reception today at St James's Palace to mark 25 years of the Royal Drawing School. The exhibition, The Power Of Drawing, features 50 works by well-known names and emerging talent, celebrating the act of drawing as a universal form of expression.

Among the contributors were artists David Hockney and Tracey Emin, filmmaker Tim Burton, designer Thomas Heatherwick and the King himself. The King's own contribution, a pencil sketch of the gardens at Highgrove, is also on show.

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