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It's that time of year again as ITV viewers watch a spectacular night filled with stellar performances from the worlds of music, theatre, and comedy.This year, stars Amanda Holden and Alan Carr will be hosting the event, in the presence of His Majesty, King Charles III. Speaking about hosting the annual event, Amanda Holden said: “It truly is such an honour to be hosting the Royal Variety Performance this year.

Royal Variety Performance viewers issued the same complaint minutes into the 2024 show. Alan Carr and Amanda Holde hosted the annual event which took place last month but aired to the nation on Sunday (December 15) evening.

been accused of being a Chinese spy, according to a source for the Daily Mail.BBC News reported Thursday that the disgraced Duke of York’s ex-staffer, who is only known as a “close confidant,” has been banned from entering the UK as a result of the allegations.British officials reportedly believe that the 50-year-old man was a member of the Chinese Communist Party and had secretly worked for its United Front Work Department.Officials have reportedly said the access the man had to the royals was a “serious breach of national security.”Despite the scandal, the Daily Mail royal insider said that Charles has accepted he can’t “divorce or sack” his younger brother, because “there will always be a bond of blood”.“The Palace has behaved the best it possibly can with a difficult relation,” the source explained. “Every sanction that can be imposed has been, but you can’t divorce or sack your brother from being your brother,” they continued.

As ever, it is an action-packed schedule that greets the royals who arrive at Sandringham to celebrate Christmas with King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla.The monarch may have updated things somewhat since his rein began, but little has changed since the late Queen Elizabeth’s time as host, when there was a strictly adhered-to 72-hour festive timetable handed out by the Master of the Household. In it, guests would read detailed instructions on when they should wake up, gather for drinks, eat meals and even go to bed.

A royal insider has revealed that King Charles' battle with cancer has had a significant impact on Kensington Palace, speeding up the preparations for Prince William's future reign. Despite the King's positive attitude at the age of 76 following his treatment and recovery, it appears that the Princess of Wales is coming to terms with the possibility of becoming Queen earlier than expected, having faced her own health scare in the past year.

King Charles has been updated by UK intelligence services on a significant security issue that ties Prince Andrew to an alleged Chinese spy, according to the Mirror. British counter-intelligence is investigating how the Duke of York came to trust the now-exiled Chinese figure as his "confidante." This development comes after the said foreign "agent" failed in his attempt to overturn a UK ban imposed for national security reasons, during which time he had grown close to the Prince.This latest security lapse adds to the list of Prince Andrew's controversial associations, including his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Royal Family look set for their biggest Christmas in many years after The Prince of Wales revealed there will be 45 members of the family present for the festivities. And, while everyone will gather around and celebrate, a leading royal expert is clear that there will be an extra wish to unite around the King and the Princess of Wales.

A charming anecdote about the late Queen has come to light, revealing a note where she quipped that her corgi puppies had nibbled on a royal photo.The memo was addressed to Alan Maxwell, royalty's go-to guy for photography who would process their films and share his expertise.This personal handwritten message is just one of the gems found among an array of photographs, letters, and thank you cards penned by the royals to Mr Maxwell during his dedicated service.The royal memorabilia was stumbled upon in a simple cardboard box, surfacing 15 years post-Mr Maxwell's passing, and it's now set to be auctioned off. This extraordinary collection features over 60 festive and New Year greetings from the royal household, spanning the 1970s to the 1990s.

It's been over two years since King Charles III took over the throne, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. However, he isn't the only Charles in the family with a royal title - there is also Charles Armstrong-Jones, the grandson of Princess Margaret. While Princess Margaret's grandchildren - of which there are four - often fade into the background, they do tend to appear at national events such as royal weddings, thanksgiving services and funerals outside of living their normal lives.

told the Sun.Despite the future king’s resolute stance, the Princess of Wales, 42, is more inclined toward a reconciliation between both camps, Nicholl adds.“Possibly the Princess of Wales is still open to a reconciliation in some form,” she said. “I still feel it’s quite early.”“But I do think when you go through something like a cancer diagnosis and you go through the sort of journey that she has done, and you confront your own mortality, you realize life is short,” she said, adding that life is “far too short for rifts and family feuds.”Elsewhere, Nicholl highlighted the importance of overcoming the royal rift in the public eye, saying it was crucial for the royals to go about things the correct way to maintain a good public image.“And perhaps that will be a role that [Middleton] will play at some point in healing that rift, because I think we look to the royal family as a symbol of unity,” she said of the princess.Looking ahead to the festive season, Nicholl notes that the Windsor clan will focus on healing when they get together at Sandringham later this month.“We will want to see them together at Christmas, this will be the sixth Christmas that Harry won’t have been a part of,” she told the outlet.“I do think it’s important.

Queen Camilla once shared some words of wisdom with Kate Middleton on how to maintain a blissful marriage within the Royal Family, according to royal insiders. Camilla first caught then then Prince Charles' eye at a polo match in 1970, reportedly winning him over with the cheeky pick-up line "My great-grandmother was the mistress of your great-great-grandfather. I feel we have something in common." Daily Mail's diary editor Richard Eden suggests that her knack for saying just the right thing at the right moment hasn't left her.

Amanda Holden has cheekily revealed she’s asked Simon Cowell for a rather luxury bonus for choosing last year’s Britain’s Got Talent winner, Sydnie Christmas, as her golden buzzer act.The presenter has admitted that she’d like a luxury holiday in the Maldives as a reward - as well as a contract renewal for the hit ITV talent show. The presenter, who is set to co-host the Royal Variety Performance for its 112th year this Sunday with comedian Alan Carr, spoke out about her bond with winner Sydnie ahead of the big show, saying: “Can I just say Sydnie is amazing! We’ve spent lots of special moments together this year.” In an ITV interview for the show, she divulged: “As Sydnie was my golden buzzer and won the show, I’ve actually asked Simon Cowell for a holiday in the Maldives and a renewal of contract as a bonus! He said he’s thinking about the first one!” Amanda, 53, has been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent since its launch in 2007 and clearly isn’t shy about jokingly making the most of her successes on the show to negotiate a few extra perks.The Royal Variety Performance, airing on ITV on Sunday, marks another milestone in Amanda’s career as she takes the stage to host the show alongside her close friend Alan Carr.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were all smiles as they enjoyed a stunning performance by the Military Wives Choirs charity.The Royal couple were treated to two songs in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, 11 December.The choir, accompanied by musicians from The Band of the Household Cavalry, performed their latest single November Sunday - penned for the King's birthday last month - and festive favourite We Wish You a Merry Christmas, under the direction of the Military Wives Choirs' Artistic Director Hilary Davan Wetton. After the touching performance, members of the group had the opportunity to meet Their Majesties before leaving the Palace.

gradual return to public-facing duties.Now, the pair have begun gearing up for William’s ascension, according to royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith.“Although the King is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment,” Bedell Smith told People.“As a result William has been taking on more responsibilities, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles sooner than they would have expected.”The Post has reached out to both Kensington and Buckingham Palace for comments.Charles, for his part, was also forced to slam the brakes on his jam-packed schedule after his cancer diagnosis.This, in turn, has allowed his eldest son to represent the Firm at various events, including his most recent appearance at the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which William attended sans Charles.“There’s a sense of calm before the storm,” Bedell Smith said. “They are next in line for the biggest job of their lives, and of course, Kate’s health has taken priority, but it’s also allowed everyone to take a step back and figure out what’s important right now.”Last month, palace insiders claimed that royal staffers began drawing up succession plans after the king’s coronation in May 2023.The plans were reportedly fast-tracked earlier this year following Charles’ health woes.“It is something the institution is always mindful of,” a source told the outlet of the palace’s succession plans.

their relationship timeline wasn’t all that straightforward.“[His father] said, ‘Look, William, there’s nothing more important than your family,’” royal author Ingrid Seward told Fox News.“’Don’t make the mistakes that I made,’” Seward claimed Charles had told the future king. “I just did duty, duty, duty.

told the Express.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have revealed their official 2024 Christmas card.To mark the festivities, the pair have chosen a photograph of themselves which was taken in the garden of Buckingham Palace back in April - and it’s a lot different from last year’s image. The sweet snap, which was taken by photographer Millie Pilkington, shows Charles and Camilla standing side by side as they both beam from ear to ear on what appears to be a sunny day at the Palace. For the occasion, Camilla can be seen wearing a blue wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare while King Charles is wearing a charcoal grey suit and blue tie to match with Camilla’s dress.

Kate Middleton and Prince William, along with other members of the Royal Family, adhere to a unique tradition that sees them dining separately on Christmas Day.

As well as time-old traditions such as the bustling grand present opening at Sandringham House on Christmas Eve, or the walk to church en masse on Christmas Day, another key ingredient of the festive season for the royals - much as it is for the rest of the population - is hitting the shops and admiring the festive light displays, as they engage in some retail therapy. But there is one Royal in particular has a famously deep-seated dislike of being gifted anything over the top or decadent on Christmas Day - and that is the King himself. As the monarch’s former butler, Grant Harrold, tells OK! that Charles always prefers friends and family to give him something that is fun, or useful - but never anything that looks like it broke the bank.

According to Endgame author Omid Scobie, Prince Harry begged his family to delay releasing a significant announcement.The sad news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death was shared with the world at 6.30pm on the fateful day of September 8, 2022 – just before Harry was able to land in an Aberdeen airport and journey to Balmoral. Scobie writes in his book that Buckingham Palace had initially planned to issue a statement earlier but delayed at Harry's heartfelt request.The late Queen's grandson wished to be united with his relatives before the public were informed, but adverse weather conditions meant his flight had to circle above, causing a delay.