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The Prince of Wales is set to earn an eye-watering £20m salary next year as he is now entitled to a private income generated from the Duchy of Cornwall landed estate, following the death of his grandmother, the late Queen.The 41 year old heir to the throne, following his father the King's accession, earned £6m this year but faced criticism for not publishing an annual report in his first year as the next in line to be king. Since inheriting the Duchy land Prince William will now benefit financially from its surplus profits every year.

the Daily Mail reports.William’s unprecedented move puts an official end to his working relationship with the legal team at Harbottle & Lewis, who have acted on behalf of the royal family for decades.Instead, William has hired the team at Mishcon de Reya — one of the UK’s top legal firms. The prince has enlisted the expertise of the firm’s deputy chairman, Anthony Julius, who served as Diana’s legal representative in her 1996 divorce from Charles.Diana died in a car crash in Paris alongside her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, and driver Henri Paul, just one year later.

his mother, Princess Diana, died when he was 15, which is enormous in itself. Everyone could understand that that was very damaging to him.

stronger than ever.From 2020 to 2025, the couple has been faced with a slew of challenges that have threatened to rock the foundation of the monarchy.Recent years have seen the deaths of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II take place, as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from royal life.Their shocking exit, and subsequent move to the US, were closely followed by a string of vicious, tell-all projects, causing further hurt to members of the Firm and resulting in total estrangement.But arguably, 2024 brought the toughest challenge to the current monarchy so far, as both King Charles III and the Princess of Wales, 43, were diagnosed with cancer.“There is a sense of protectiveness and partnership,” royal historian Amanda Foreman told People.“The last five years have been a nightmare for them in every possible way — the past year even more so. That either crushes a marriage, or it brings them together.”“And just in time, frankly — if there was ever a time when the country required stability, this is it,” Foreman added.

new allegations about him emerged in a new memoir.This week, the disgraced Duke of York, 65, was accused of behaving “inappropriately” toward a female masseuse back in 2000 when she was summoned to Buckingham Palace by Ghislaine Maxwell.As Andrew’s name continues to make headlines, the Prince of Wales is getting increasingly fed up with the negative attention the royal family is getting as a result.“This is yet another national and royal embarrassment for all,” royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News. “Prince William so wants his uncle Andrew to vanish from public view.”“When it comes to his wayward brother Andrew, King Charles III is also beyond exasperated and has disassociated himself publicly to make certain Andrew doesn’t appear with any senior members of the royal family.”Elsewhere, royal commentator Ian Pelham Turner told the outlet that William, 42, is unlikely to ever have his uncle feel welcomed back into the royal fold.“More allegations of potential impropriety will cause King Charles and Prince William [to take] further action,” Pelham Turner said of the future king.

the Times reports.“Meghan hugged [William] virtually every time they bumped into each other,” the report read, citing palace staffers.The difference in cultures “deepened the rift between the brothers,” the outlet adds, as staffers fueled the rumor mill by false claims that she was “flirting” with the prince.While the report states that the “Suits” alum most definitely did not flirt with the future king, her affection did create a “tense atmosphere,” sources told the outlet.As a result, the mom of two was “understandably hurt” by the “pompous” response to her friendliness. Elsewhere, the report also detailed one instance when Markle approached Kate, William and King Charles for a hug — but the trio all flinched in unison.“Meghan even tried to hug a singularly stiff Old Etonian equerry,” a staffer told the outlet.

the Sunday Times reports.Instead, the mom of three wants the focus to be on “really important issues” such as her charity work and philanthropic efforts, the outlet adds. “There is an absolute feeling that it [the public work] is not about what the princess is wearing,” a source told the outlet.“She wants the focus to be on the really important issues, the people and the causes she is spotlighting.”The insider went on, “There will always be an appreciation of what the princess is wearing from some of the public and she gets that.

making a gradual return to public-facing duties after a year of cancer treatment behind closed doors.As she prepares to return to her normal workload, it appears as though the monarch is looking to issue a major promotion to Prince William’s wife in the coming months.“King Charles is extremely fond of his loving and resilient daughter-in-law,” royal commentator and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News. “He holds her in high esteem.

Hello! Magazine, the beloved princess — who recently announced that her cancer is in remission — paid a visit to her old school Marlborough College, in Wiltshire.She additionally toured two other schools in North London.What’s more, the Waleses are reportedly considering William and his estranged brother Prince Harry’s former school, Eton College, which has long been a popular choice among royals, politicians and aristocrats.The future king currently attends the same prep school as his younger siblings, sister Princess Charlotte, 9, and brother, Prince Louis, 6.Additionally, it’s understood that the Waleses are considering schools that don’t boast a close proximity to London or Windsor, sources claim.The young royal’s next school will be confirmed later in the spring.Schoolwork aside, George has developed a few hobbies in recent years — including aviation.Despite his young age, George is already learning to fly a plane after taking his first lesson in September.The prince reportedly “loved” his maiden flight on the White Waltham Airfield, located 30 miles outside of London.His parents proudly watched on from the ground as George and his instructor took off from the runway. The duo returned to land safely just under an hour later.Aspiring pilots in the UK can begin to build their skills at any age.

who is celebrating her 43rd birthday Thursday, is known to play the peacemaker when her husband, Prince William, has disagreements with his father, King Charles.“King Charles is extremely fond and proud of his daughter-in-law,” royal broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News. “I believe he is one of her biggest fans.

cancer-stricken father, King Charles, as he nears his ascension to the throne, according to a new report.William, who is next in line to become king, is said to be putting his foot down on several key decisions about the Firm’s long-term future.Among those, is declaring that his estranged brother, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, are personae non gratae. The same goes for his scandal-scarred uncle, Prince Andrew, InTouch reports.“It’s no secret that anyone who pushes back against him will be swiftly shown the door,” a palace insider told the outlet.

will ease into 2025 by taking on a fraction of the public-facing duties that she would typically have on her calendar.Sources told the Daily Mail that the mom of three “simply won’t be going back to work in the same way as before” her cancer diagnosis, which she revealed to the world in March 2024.What’s more, Princess Catherine’s children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, will remain her top priority this year, insiders add.Currently, the princess’ diary does not include any full-scale foreign tours, and it will be a while before she returns to the royal fold in full — given that her cancer recovery remains on track.Still, royal fans can expect to see the beloved royal attend key events in the royal calendar, such as the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which is her “number one priority” among royal engagements.The Waleses have faced a difficult 2024 after Middleton received her diagnosis following a planned abdominal surgery last January.The princess subsequently spent much of the past year behind closed doors as she underwent treatment, prompting William to reduce his workload and spend more time at home.After Middleton announced that she’s cancer-free, the duo have made a gradual return to public-facing duties.Insiders told the outlet that Middleton has been hands-on when it comes to the pair’s three children, often lending a land at their sports events, and doing the daily school drop offs and pick ups.“It’s about pace,” a source said.

told Life & Style. “With the king’s health continuing to decline, there’s only so much time for that to happen.

Christmas carol concert has returned!The Princess of Wales, 42, led her fourth “Together at Christmas” extravaganza to welcome in the festive season. The event was pre-recorded and took place at London’s Westminster Abbey on Dec.

sooner than expected,” a source told Radar Online. “As you’d imagine, the relationship between the two of them is incredibly close.

It has been a challenging year for the Royal Family's health, with the latest news revealing Princess Michael of Kent's accident at her Kensington Palace home. Suffering a fall while carrying coats, the 79 year old ended up with two broken wrists after using her hands to cushion the impact. In anticipation of her 80th birthday, the royal disclosed details of her daily struggles due to the injury in an interview.

official Instagram.The royals have an annual tradition of releasing portraits to mark the festive holiday. However, last year’s photograph seemingly didn’t wind up being everyone’s favorite.The black-and-white photo captured George, Charlotte and Louis all dressed in white button-down shirts and dark pants.“Our family Christmas card for 2023,” the couple captioned the image shared last December.They said in a statement that they “are very pleased to share a new photograph of their family.”“The photograph, which features on Their Royal Highnesses’ Christmas card this year, was taken by the photographer Josh Shinner earlier this year and shows The Prince and Princess with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in Windsor,” they added at the time.However, soon after the upload, some social media users critiqued the family’s photo choice.“It’s giving JCPenney,” one person joked, adding that the royal family members “are just like us.”“Gotta love all the CHRISTMAS decor in the background,” another sarcastically added, referring to the blank background.

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.

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.

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.

to Us Weekly.“The dynamics have shifted,” an insider told the outlet, with another adding that the sovereign “has wanted to be the monarch for decades.”“Even though he’s battling cancer, he’s not letting that get in the way of his desire to be successful on the throne or a dynamic leader,” the source said.Behind the scenes, it’s reported that William, 42, is already preparing “for when his ascension happens.”“Like his father, he takes being a success in the royal role very seriously,” the insider said, adding that when it comes to the topic of succession within the Firm, the conversation is a “sensitive” one.“There’s occasional tension,” the source said, adding that William is likely in talks about transitioning titles and responsibilities, as well as the current state of the UK government to ensure “a smooth transition.”Elsewhere, palace insiders have claimed that royal staffers began drawing up succession plans after the king’s coronation in May 2023.The plans were fast-tracked earlier this year after Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis in February, the source adds.“The Palace sprung into action,” the source told the outlet.

Princess Kate (AKA Kate Middleton) is ready for the holidays!