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nine-bedroom, $14.65 million mansion in Montecito she has shared with Prince Harry since 2020.It was the first time the Duchess of Sussex was spotted since the redhwaded royal jetted off to London alone to visit his cancer-stricken father, King Charles.Markle, 42, seemed in good spirits driving her black Range Rover while wearing casual garb, including a cream-colored baseball cap and dark sunglasses. She also held a white mug, which she took sips from time to time.The photos were taken just hours before the Duke of Sussex, 39, returned home from his whirlwind trip in London.

Meghan Markle recently announced a change in the name of her company from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever.

Kate Middleton is 43!The Princess of Wales is celebrating her birthday surrounded by those nearest and dearest to her on Thursday, The Post can reveal.While Princess Catherine has spent much of her time at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England over the festive break, she is set to spend the special day at Adelaide Cottage, the Wales’ family home.As for the celebration itself, King Charles’ former personal butler Grant Harrold says it will be an intimate, family-filled affair.“I have no doubt that the King and Queen will have a dinner for her at some point either at Clarence House or Highgrove as the King is quite good at that kind of thing,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.“And William will be making sure there is a nice meal and some gifts and it will be celebrated with the children, who will of course want to celebrate with her,” adds Harrold, who previously worked for the king for seven years.While the mom of three’s birthday is often a low-key event, given its proximity to Christmas, this year’s celebrations may look slightly different given the difficult year Middleton has had health-wise.As Princess Catherine is “returning back to royal duties and obviously is doing well with her treatment,” Harrold suspects that the princess’ parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, will join in on the celebration.The former royal staffer believes Middleton may hear well-wishes from two estranged members of the royal family: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.“I think Harry and Meghan will reach out to wish her happy birthday,” Harrold told The Post on behalf of Slingo.

From magnificent Tudor feasts to Edwardian dinner tables groaning with delicacies, banquets have always been part of royal life. A guest of Queen Victoria’s at Christmas described a “mighty sight”: 50 turkeys being roasted in the kitchen, a huge slab of beef and a woodcock pie of 100 birds.Today’s menu is slimmed down, but the setting for Christmas lunch is just as majestic. If numbers allow, the royals will eat in Sandringham’s green dining room.

King Charles' former butler anticipates a "celebratory" Christmas for the Royal family this year.The 76-year-old monarch disclosed his cancer diagnosis back in January following treatment for an enlarged prostate, around the same time his daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, was undergoing abdominal surgery ahead of preventative chemotherapy. And Grant Harrold, who served as the king's butler from 2004 to 2011, predicts that after a tension-filled end to 2023, the royals are aiming for a return to "normal" festive celebrations for 2024.

Princess Catherine could take a big step in reconciling with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this holiday season.

Shared experiences have a unique way of bringing people closer together. King Charles and the Princess of Wales have unquestionably found support from another while facing their individual health battles.

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.

What do you buy the man who has everything? Something practical or fun, but always affordable, says King Charles’ former butler, Grant Harrold. “The King hates being given anything extravagant and expensive. He’d be embarrassed if you spent a fortune on him.

splurged $4.7 million on one of 300 residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a development about 81 miles south of Lisbon, it was reported last month.However, the sprawling property is still not ready to be moved into and will only be used as a vacation home by the couple, a source told the Express.“The villa in Portugal is more an investment than anything else and construction hasn’t even been completed yet,” the insider said.“It hasn’t been purchased as a new home, but more as a holiday retreat and something they can put their money into to protect their assets.”Before the pair can enjoy their new abode in Portugal, the Sussexes face one major hurdle to overcome — European Union citizenship.Such citizenship would allow the couple to travel freely through the Schengen Area, which covers 29 countries.Still, it appears the Sussexes are not looking to pack up and leave the US anytime soon — despite their close friends Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, making the move.Markle, 43, has boasted a very close friendship with the former “Ellen Show” host, but will not be looking to make a similar move herself for the second time, The Post revealed this week.On the flip side, Grant Harrold — who had previously worked as King Charles’ butler for seven years — noted that the Duke of Sussex, 40, could be making the move eventually.“I do see it,” he said of the exiled prince. “I think he could be open to returning.

hightailed it across the pond to the UK.Last week, it emerged that the comedian, 66, and the “Arrested Development” alum, 51, packed up and moved to England following Donald Trump’s election win earlier this month.Sources close to the couple, who wed in 2008, said they will likely “never” return to the US on a permanent basis.However, despite boasting a very close friendship with the former “Ellen Show” host, the “Suits” alum, 43, will not be looking to make a similar move herself for the second time, according to a former palace staffer.Grant Harrold, who had previously worked as King Charles’ personal butler for seven years, exclusively told The Post that Markle will not be “following suit.”“Meghan’s too much of an American girl, she doesn’t want to be in the UK permanently,” Harrold said of the former actress. “I can see her coming over for the holidays and having time over here, but living here permanently? I just don’t see it.”However, Harrold noted that the same theory doesn’t apply to Markle’s husband, Prince Harry.In fact, the former palace staffer believes the Duke of Sussex, 40, will be making that move eventually.“I do see it,” he said of the exiled prince.

CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a plush development about 81 miles south of Lisbon.The pair allegedly forked over more than $4.7 million on the purchase.According to King Charles’ former personal butler Grant Harrold, the couple’s rumored move to Europe shows that they’re “edging their way back in the direction of the UK.”“Their life in the US — there’s so many people that move away and move back, so I don’t think there’d be anything unusual about Harry and Meghan leaving the US for Europe,” Harrold told The Post.“But maybe living in the States wasn’t what they thought it would be and that could be why they’re now supposedly edging their way back in the direction of the UK.”Harrold previously told The Post that the pair’s rumored move signals their attempt at a reconciliation with the royal family.While it’s unclear why the pair opted for a home in Portugal, the couple’s connections could be a reason.What’s more, Portugal’s climate is similar to that of Montecito, Calif., which could also have played a part in the appeal.“There’s no obvious reason for choosing Portugal as a location to live, but let’s not forget that it’s not unusual for royals to set up overseas,” Harrold notes.“Some have historically moved to France, Princess Margaret used to spend a lot of time in Mauritius, so Harry would be following in the footsteps of other royals who have done something similar.”Before the couple enjoys their new life in Portugal, Harry and Markle face one major hurdle to overcome in obtaining European Union citizenship.Such a citizenship would allow the couple to travel freely through the Schengen Area, which covers 29 countries.A trans-Atlantic move brings up the question of the pair’s business ventures, and how they’ll manage

If you thought the royals don’t indulge in a little spookiness, think again.Like millions of children around the world, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have taken part in Halloween festivities each year.The trio are currently spending some downtime from school with their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, at their home in Anmer Hall, where they often retreat during school breaks.And while George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6, are currently on break from Lambrook School, it’s expected that the family will be switching up their tiaras for spooky masks this week.“Halloween is a holiday that the younger royals quite enjoy,” King Charles’ former butler, Grant Harrold, exclusively told The Post. “The older Royals don’t really mark Halloween, so it’s not so much of an occasion for them.”In previous years, Princess Catherine was spotted rolling up her sleeves and getting involved with the spooky holiday.“When it comes to trick-or-treating, we know Kate is keen to keep things as normal as possible for the children and heading out trick-or-treating could very well be her wanting to keep up with tradition and ensuring the children don’t miss out,” the former palace staffer noted.

CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a plush development about 81 miles south of Lisbon.The pair are said to have forked over more than $4.7 million on the purchase.And according to King Charles’s former personal butler Grant Harrold, the pair’s move signals that they’re ready to bury the hatchet with Harry’s loved ones.“I’ve always said that I think Harry’s relationship with the royals will improve over time,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.“It’s been quiet for quite a while which is a good sign, so I think any move to Europe — even if it’s not the UK, Portugal is not that far — could mean that it’s easier for Harry to spend more time in his home the UK and it’s quite possible it’s a sign that he is getting closer to his family again.”While it’s unclear exactly why the pair opted for a home in Portugal, the couple’s connections could be a reason.CostaTerra is part of Discovery Land Company, an enterprise founded by Mike Meldman, who, along with George Clooney, invested in the billion-dollar tequila company, Casamigos.The Sussexes boast a family connection with the company as Princess Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, works for Discovery Land Company in their marketing and sales department.

A former royal butler has weighed in on the possibility of Prince Harry rejoining the Royal Family. Following a series of solo engagements by the Duke of Sussex. across New York City, the UK, and South Africa—while Meghan Markle reportedly remains in Montecito with their children—speculation has arisen about the couple's professional paths diverging.

King Charles's former butler has shared Princess Anne's witty reaction to his unfortunate case of mistaken identity over the phone.

a massive $8.5 million cash bonus thanks to arrangements made by his late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.After much speculation over whether Harry will accept the money given that he’s no longer a working member of the royal family, it appears as though the duke will not be saying “no.”“I’ve no doubt that Harry will accept it, it’s money that’s owed to him, money that’s coming to him,” King Charles’ former royal butler Grant Harrold exclusively told The Post.“I don’t think he will decline the money, it’s inheritance so it’s his right,” he said, adding that “it’s already something that has been set in place for years now.”The late Queen Elizabeth II’s mother put $90 million into a trust fund for her family, and listed that Harry was to access his share of the trust when he turned 40 as one of the fund’s stipulations.Unlike his estranged brother, who received a ceremonial bell concert at Westminster Abbey on the milestone birthday, Harry is reportedly set to receive a larger share than what William received on his 40th birthday.“[The money] will be part of Harry’s birthday celebrations which will hopefully see him receive well wishes from his family and celebrate with his wife and family, doing something very nice but probably in private — as what I’ve experienced with the royals before, is that they like to celebrate these things privately behind closed doors,” Harrold said.It was reported that William and his wife, Princess Catherine, were left “disgusted” at Harry’s share of the inheritance.Sources close to the Prince and Princess of Wales told Closer last month that the pair feel the duke is not deserving of the income.The hefty sum of money will be a welcome addition to the Duke and Duchess of

Prince Harry is reportedly planning a low-key family gathering for his 40th birthday, followed by an adventurous mountain trek with pals.This is quite the departure from his former reputation as the 'partying prince', known for his wild escapades such as playing pool in the buff in Las Vegas and donning a Nazi costume for a fancy dress event. As his September 15 birthday approaches, a former Royal butler has shed light on what Harry was really like back in the day - including his role as a peacemaker at parties.

There is nothing like a shared experience to bring two people even closer together. Without a doubt, King Charles and the Princess of Wales will have found strength in each other as they confront their own respective health battles.That bond has never been more in evidence than at Trooping the Colour in mid-June.

Not many of us can claim to have a personal and unexpected run-in with members of the Royal Family - least of all with the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Uh-oh. A royal source thinks Prince Harry and Prince William “will never reconcile”!

There are very few of us who can claim to having a personal, and unexpected, run-in with members of the Royal Family - least of all with the late Queen Elizabeth II. But someone who can is a builder who was left distinctly unimpressed and not at all in awe of the historic surroundings he found himself in while working for the late Queen at Buckingham Palace.The hilariously embarrassing story surfaced during a Channel 5 documentary when the monarch went entirely unnoticed by a tradesman at the palace who was offered a cup of tea by none other than the Queen herself.