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Rifts within the British Royal Family will once again take center-stage next week as Prince Harry heads to the UK.  The Windsors have faced several blows in recent years — with a scant handful of ailing Royals now taking on key roles. The slimmed-down monarchy has also forced a major review of royal charities and other duties.  King Charles took on 300 patronages this week after a major review of royal charities — mere days after resuming his public duties. Another 200 were dropped in view of the slimmed-down monarchy as the Palace reassessed its ties to around 1,000 charitable organisations.  The monarch has seen his workload increase significantly in recent days — dropping 74 of his own charities in the reshuffle but taking on more than 300 new affiliations. Meanwhile, Kate Middleton was bestowed with a new title last week as she continues to undergo chemotherapy.  The Princess of Wales became the the first Royal Companion to be named to the Order of the Companio...

Princess Charlotte's Reaction to Hug From Stranger Goes Viral Princess Charlotte giving a stranger a hug during the royal family's visit to church in England on Christmas morning went viral on TikTok as fans celebrated her birthday.  The young royal—who turned 9 years old today—was with her mother, Princess Kate, when a royal watcher beckoned her over with outstretched arms. Charlotte, then 4 years old, paused briefly before stretching out her arms and embracing the woman in December 2019.  The clip went newly viral on TikTok in the days leading up to Charlotte's birthday after it was posted with the message: "She is the cutest girl." An on-screen caption read: "A lady asks Princess Charlotte if she can have a hug from her… her reaction…"  One reply read, "beautiful Princess Catherine and princess Charlotte," while another added: "Beautiful princess Charlotte made this Lady day." A third read: "I'm gonna memories this gestu...

Prince Harry has seemingly bid his final goodbye to the Royal Family already, according to experts.  Claims regarding the possibility of a return to royal duties has been referenced by commentator Tom Quinn. He weighed in on things during one of his most recent interviews with The Mirror.  During that chat he referenced the chances of Prince Harry’s offer of help being accepted by the Royal Family. It also comes around the same time “Harry is scheduled to speak at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 8 to mark the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games.”  In the eyes of Mr Quinn since, “The Games were founded by Harry when he was still a working royal so pressure isn’t being brought to bear to make him give it up now.”  “But even if Harry begged to be allowed back to help out - even if his father King Charles became so ill he was unable to carry out his duties - whatever happens, the call to help will never go out to Montecito. Making the US his primary residence ...

Princess Charlotte is ringing in her 9th birthday with a new portrait. Kate Middleton and Prince William shared a new photo to mark their daughter's last single-digit birthday on May 2.  Alongside the image, which was taken by the Princess of Wales in Windsor over the last few days, read, "Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! 🎂 Thank you for all of the kind messages today. 📸 The Princess of Wales."  In the photo, Charlotte can be seen beaming at the camera while leaning on a flowery hedge and wearing a maroon cardigan and blue denim skirt.  The sweet portrait was also reposted on the royal family's official Instagram and X pages, which share updates on King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals. Westminster Abbey also marked Princess Charlotte's big day on social media by sharing a photo of the young royal at King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation almost one year ago.  Seated between her parents, Charlotte looks at something in Princess Kate'...

Prince Harry is set to check into a hotel room during his trip to the UK next week, according to a report.  The Duke of Sussex is gearing up to return to London on May 8 for the first time since his visit to see King Charles after his cancer diagnosis in February. It’ll be Harry’s first trip to his home soil since learning of his sister-in-law Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis last month.  There, he will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. And while the trip could be the perfect chance for a royal reconciliation, the royals have not offered up any of their many residences for Harry, GB News reports.  The father of two is expected to stay at a hotel during his London trip — something he opted to do during his blink-and-you-miss-it trip to London in February. The Post has reached out to Harry’s reps for comment. In September, Harry requested to stay at Windsor Castle during his previous trip to his home soil.  However, the royal family, who cited ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla experienced an uncomfortable situation during royal appearance.  The 75-year-old monarch made his return to public duties after his cancer diagnosis, joining 76-year-old Queen Camilla in visiting a Macmillan Cancer Centre at University College Hospital in London.  Doctors are reportedly optimistic about his progress, making his tribute to medical staff in the field of cancer treatment particularly fitting. Despite the emotional nature of the day, Charles revealed he would be resuming cancer treatment later in the day.  However, a lighthearted incident occurred as they prepared to depart. Upon entering the car, King Charles inadvertently took Queen Camilla's seat in the back, resulting in a humorous mix-up. With the Queen carrying flowers, she opened the car door only to find her husband occupying her spot.  Amused, she gracefully made her way to the other side of the car. Another whimsical moment arose when the King was seen sporting...

Meghan Markle, known as the Duchess of Sussex, is currently facing a multitude of challenges in raising her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.  These difficulties stem from financial troubles, exacerbated by her recent lack of Hollywood projects following the loss of a lucrative $20 million Spotify deal earlier this year, alongside Netflix canceling her animated series, Pearl.  The Duchess's financial strains are taking a toll on her well-being, as reported by In Touch Weekly. The ongoing financial strain has left Meghan feeling overwhelmed, struggling to maintain her family's accustomed lavish lifestyle while also tending to the needs of her children.  Concerns about Meghan's health have been raised, with a nutrition expert noting her alarming weight loss, indicating potential neglect of self-care amidst mounting stress. An insider has echoed these concerns, suggesting that Meghan is "cracking under the pressure" of relentless public scrutiny and fina...

Princess Charlotte is King Charles's oldest granddaughter and later this week she turns nine years old - and when she was born her grandfather had a sweet wish for the youngster.  As well as being King, Charles holds many other important roles - including being a doting grandpa. The monarch has five grandchildren in total - the Prince and Princess of Wales's children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's little ones, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.  Of course, as the oldest of the bunch, 10-year-old George's future is mapped out for him as King - but for Charlotte and Louis, things are a little less clear. However, Charles once made a sweet wish about what he hoped Charlotte would do when she was older - and it came just after she was born.  In May 2015, Charles, who was then Prince of Wales, was on a visit to his model town, Poundbury, in Dorset a few days after Charlotte's birth. He told well-wishers...

Prince Harry is slated to return to the UK for the Invictus Games in less than a fortnight, and King Charles has "left the door open" for an in-person meeting with the possibility of "reconciling."  While Harry is set to return home, Meghan will most likely not be coming with him. Instead, she will be staying back home with their children, Archie and Lilibet, in Montecito, California.  This would be one strong reason why Meghan wouldn't be invited to the in-person meeting with Charles.  However, even if she was coming, the king may not welcome her presence in fear she would "overshadow the message of the service."  Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun that while Charles may be open to meeting with Harry, it doesn't mean he'll get a "warm reception."

Brittany Mahomes traded out her form-fitted gown for a pair of pricey crystal-covered jeans to celebrate the success of husband Patrick’s fourth annual 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala on Saturday for back-to-back designer looks.  The pair invited several of their friends and fellow athletes — including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce — to Las Vegas over the weekend to raise money for impoverished children.  The WAG arrived at the star-studded auction on Saturday night wearing a pastel yellow cutout Marianna Senchina dress ($750). The semi-sheer midi dress featured slight ruching and was adorned with two large flower appliques near her chest.  Brittany, 28, kept her hair up in a Pamela Anderson-inspired messy bun and accessorized with simple silver jewelry and strappy white heels.  Meanwhile, the quarterback, also 28, looked sharp in a blue checkered suit with a white button-down underneath. After raising hundreds of thousands of dollars — thanks, in part, to a la...

Prince William has shared an update on Kate Middleton’s health weeks after she was diagnosed with cancer Prince William has shared an update on Kate Middleton’s health weeks after she was diagnosed with cancer.  As the Prince of Wales was spotted in Newcastle, a reporter asked him how his wife is handling her health troubles. "Do you mind if I ask how your wife and children are?" Julie Cain asked William, following which the Prince confirmed they were “doing well.”  All doing well, thank you. Yes, we're doing well,” the Prince relied, according to GB News. Prince William ‘doesn’t let Kate feel isolated’ A previous report claimed William "doesn’t let Kate feel isolated" after her diagnosis as the prince puts his family first. "He is a very reliable, strong person.  She doesn’t feel isolated in this because of William, who is right beside her,” a source told PEOPLE. "This is about supporting her and her feeling supported. It is a joint effort. She ...

The King and Queen met with cancer patients during a hospital visit on Tuesday King Charles delighted royal watchers when he resumed public-facing duties alongside his wife Queen Camilla on Tuesday.  The royal couple visited University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre where they spoke to medical specialists and patients. King Charles has resumed public-facing duties The outing marked the first in a number of many external engagements. His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead after confirming the positive effect of his cancer treatment. When marking this big milestone, the King appeared to pay a subtle nod to his grandchildren, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis by wearing his favourite pink silk tie.  The charming accessory was decorated with a herd of light blue dinosaurs, a print that was most likely chosen by his grandchildren. The tie is believed to have been given to him by a member of his family as a coded play on his new title: Charl...

The 40-year-old star first played Thor hero in 2011's "Thor" and he reprised the role in three sequels and all four Avengers movies.  But when speaking to Vanity Fair ahead of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," Hemsworth described the limits to the role. He would get jealous of the scripts his Marvel costars were given, he said. "Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team.  I would read everyone else's lines, and go, Oh, they got way cooler stuff. They're having more fun. What's my character doing?" He said. He added: "Yeah, I'm part of this big thing, but I'm probably pretty replaceable." Hemsworth might have seen himself as replaceable, but his work as Thor propelled him to international stardom, and he started to explore different roles away from Marvel.  In 2020, Netflix built a new action franchise, "Extraction," around Hemsworth. Its 2023 sequel, "Extraction 2," was watched 102.5 million t...

King Charles is believed to be scrambling to make time for his son Prince Harry from his busy schedule during his visit to the UK in over a week.  However, should the 75-year-old monarch decide to meet the Duke of Sussex, the meeting is “likely to be brief” due to his pre-arranged engagements, according to The Telegraph.  For the unversed, Harry is set to return to his homeland to attend St. Paul’s Cathedral service in honour of 10 years of The Invictus Games in London on May 8. However, it is expected that the Spare author might extend his UK trip in a bid to tie up loose ends, concerning his charities around the state, including WellChild, the Diana Award and Scotty’s Little Soldiers among other engagements.  While there is hope he might pay a visit to his cancer-stricken father to inquire after his health, royal commentators quashed all hopes of a reunion between Harry and Prince William. “The Duke will no doubt hope to see his father again next week, should their di...

Meghan Markle is having problem raising her kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, amid financial troubles which has been affecting her health.  Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has so far not signed any Hollywood project since she and Prince Harry lost their $20 million Spotify deal earlier this year.  Hence, the money troubles have left Meghan stressed as she is finding it hard to raise her kids while maintaining their lavish lifestyle. As per In Touch Weekly, a nutrition expert has said that “something’s seriously wrong” with Meghan as she is “obviously not taking care of herself and is looking scary skinny.”  An insider also echoed the same remarks, noting how Meghan is “cracking under the pressure” of intense public scrutiny combined with money woes. Meghan and Harry’s troubles doubled after they lost on another good opportunity to make money when Netflix cancelled the Duchess’ animated series, Pearl.  “Money is definitely an issue, and their bills are piling...

Prince Harry's upcoming visit to the UK is expected to cause tension for Prince William and cancer-stricken Kate Middleton.  For the unversed, the Duke of Sussex will attend the Invictus Games event in London on May 8 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the multi-sport festival.  Speaking of the impact of the former working royal's visit on the Prince and Princess of Wales, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams claimed that Harry would cause problems for the future King and Queen. In conversation with The Sun, he said, "I think that Harry's visit presents problems for William and Catherine."  He added, "Because, yes, their wedding anniversary is today, and we send all good wishes to them and our thoughts and prayers are with Catherine as she goes through preventative chemotherapy." Richard said that the royal family has been going through a tough phase of life after King Charles and Kate's cancer diagnosis.  Amid this situation, the royal commentator ...