Royal Family: Last News

If 1992 was Queen Elizabeth II’s annus horribilis – or ‘horrible year’ – then 2024 will most certainly be the one King Charles III chooses to forget. In February, just nine months after his Coronation, Buckingham Palace shared the sobering news that His Majesty had an unspecified form of cancer. The discovery was made during treatment for an enlarged prostate, but is not prostate cancer.

The Royal Variety Performance takes place on Friday 22 November in London, with King Charles in attendance. Back in 2022, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh and her husband Prince Edward were among the guests, but Sophie wasn't exactly thrilled by one particular act and her unexpected remarks about a performance raised eyebrows. During the night, comedian and radio presenter Frank Skinner performed the song Three Lions with his mate David Baddiel, but it didn't quite hit the right note with Sophie.

Meghan Markle's former director has revealed what the Duchess of Sussex was like behind the scenes. Despite Meghan, 43, now taking on the role of executive producer alongside her hubby Prince Harry, 40, for their new Netflix series Polo, she's no stranger to the spotlight, having enjoyed a glittering acting career before her Royal wedding in 2018.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s royal wedding at Windsor Castle in 2018.But things have since turned sour between the exiled royals and the Beckhams, and the foursome is “no longer on speaking terms,” according to new reports.Royal commentator Ingrid Seward addressed the state of Meghan and Victoria’s friendship, revealing the latter is too busy in the upcoming year to reconcile with her former friend.The ex-Spice Girl is gearing up for her own Netflix series, “The House of VB.” The documentary series will follow Victoria as she juggles her fashion brand and beauty business while being a mom, wife and friend in a global spotlight.Netflix announced the beginning of production on Aug. 21; however, an air date has yet to be revealed.Meghan is said to be “furious” over Victoria’s show, as she’s also set to launch a cooking series on the streaming platform in 2025 tied to her American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand.The royal pair’s company, Archewell Productions, also produced a Netflix docuseries called “POLO,” which takes the audience behind the scenes of the glamorous world of the popular sport.

Meghan Markle is getting candid on the holidays.The Duchess of Sussex, 43, revealed to Marie Claire on Friday that she and Prince Harry, 40, had a special guest pay them a visit on Thanksgiving. “Like many of us, I think you always make sure there’s room at the table for your friends who don’t have family, which is really key,” Markle said before revealing that feminism advocate Gloria Steinem once joined the family.Markle also confessed her and Harry’s Thanksgiving party is “always pretty low-key” but that “being close to my mom is great.”The podcast host’s mom, Doria Ragland, is based in Los Angeles and reportedly has a two-bedroom guesthouse on Markle’s Montecito, Calif., property when she is in town to visit.The “Suits” alum also told the outlet that she and her family always make sure they do “something fun to do” over the holidays.“I love the holidays,” Markle said, adding that her kids Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie are now “three and five, so every year it gets better.”She continued, “At first, I think as a mom with children you’re just enjoying having them there, but they’re not understanding everything that’s happening yet.

is “in a very bad state.”In a desperate bid to get their public image back on track, the duo have opted for an “experimental” PR route that sees them undertake public appearances solo, according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.“This is obviously a new tactic. As in every brand the Sussexes want to promote their brand as best as they can,” Fitzwilliams told GB News.“They have tried something that has worked with the so-called royal tours of Nigeria and Colombia.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Queen Camilla will no longer be able to attend the Royal Variety Performance this evening due to "lingering post-viral symptoms" following her chest infection.The cancellation - which comes after the Queen was unable to attend Remembrance events in London earlier this month - has left her feeling "naturally disappointed" and hopes to be back to work soon. The King will still attend this year's show at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since his accession and will watch on as Alan Carr and Amanda Holden host the celebration, while the likes of Elton John, Penn & Teller and BGT winner Sydnie Christmas perform.

“Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.”Matheson told Fox News Digital that he, along with the rest of the world, was surprised when Buckingham Palace announced Markle’s engagement to Britain’s Prince Harry in 2017.“It was odd because she was engaged to somebody else [when I met her],” Matheson explained. “My first thought, being an actor, was, ‘She’s going to quit acting.’ It was a bold move on her part, especially marrying into the royal family. I just thought, ‘That’s a miniseries.’ I mean, come on!”Before the British prince, Markle, 43, was married to film producer Trevor Engelson from 2011 to 2014.

The King has shared a traditional greeting gesture with a Maori advocate at the official launch of his environmental charity. Charles, 76, shared a hongi – a traditional Maori greeting where two people press their noses together – with Mere Takoko, the co-founder of Pacific Whale Fund, at the launch of the King’s Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA).

A new documentary about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is set to spark fresh debate about the couple.The controversial film, titled 'Harry - The Lost Prince', will be broadcast on Germany's ZDF network next month. Promising new insights into Harry and Meghan's life, the documentary will premiere at 8.15pm on December 3. It aims to delve into Harry's challenges within the Royal Family and the wider implications of his pursuit for a significant role post his Royal exit in 2020.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in play.Netflix dropped the first look at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s newest Netflix docuseries “Polo” on Thursday.The 5-episode project, which releases on Dec. 10, is produced by Archewell Productions, the couple’s production company, and Boardwalk Pictures.

Prince Andrew was initially offered the spacious 5,089 sq ft Frogmore Cottage in March 2023, as a swap for his lease on the grand thirty-room Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park. However, the Duke of York has remained steadfast in his refusal to move, despite his brother, King Charles, discontinuing his million-pound-a-year allowance and ceasing payments for his private security team. Now, it seems Andrew's financial woes may be over, with the revelation that an anonymous donor has pledged to support him with a hefty £3m a year.

told Closer. A source close to the pair told the outlet that Harry and the “Suits” alum, 43, will make their at-home celebrations “extra special” for their two young children.“Meghan’s mom Doria will join them at home in Montecito and they’ll ensure the children have a joyful day, despite not being around extended family,” an insider said, adding that the couple did not expect to receive an invitation from the royals.The Sussexes have repeatedly skipped out on various, year-round royal activities since quitting the Firm and moving to the US in 2020.They have not been back on Harry’s home turf for the festive season since the royal family’s 2018 gathering at Sandringham, the late Queen’s country estate in Norfolk, England.But while the duo didn’t receive an invitation from the royals for their annual festive get-together, the Sussexes did get invited to spend Christmas at Althorp House — the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana.Since quitting royal life, Harry has stayed in close contact with his late mother’s side of the family, specifically his uncle Charles Spencer.However, given the ongoing security woes the couple had been dealing with after being stripped from tax-funded protection earlier this year, the duo “had to turn [the invitation] down.”“Both Harry and Meghan agree that they shouldn’t return to the UK until the security arrangements are resolved,” the source said.

Kate Middleton's return to the spotlight this month revealed just how important the values of family, friendship and love have been to her throughout this year. It was those key principles that ran as an emotional undercurrent throughout her two appearances at Remembrance events last weekend, which honoured the nation's servicemen and women, while also serving as the inspiration behind her next big move.

poised to leave the Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, after Charles refused to continue financially carrying his brother’s weight.However, it sensationally emerged last week that Andrew had found a mystery financial backer at the eleventh hour — allowing him to remain at the royal digs.As a result, the monarch, 76, is removing priceless items from the plush property due to maintenance and security concerns.“The Royal Collection, which owns quite a lot of the treasures inside there, may say, ‘Well we can’t be confident that this place is safe anymore,’ and they’ll start taking the paintings and the some of the furniture away,” King Charles’ biographer Robert Hardman said on the “Palace Confidential” podcast. He added that Charles has likely accepted the fact that he will be unable to evict his scandal-scarred brother from the home.“The King is very conscious that [Royal Lodge] is not entirely in his gift,” he said.

A Royal expert has issued a caution to Prince William about his vision for the monarchy's future, highlighting the allure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as a potential challenge. In a recent interview, the Prince of Wales shared his approach to shaping a contemporary monarchy, emphasising compassionate leadership and support for the public, describing it as doing Royal "with a smaller".This comes just before King Charles' busy week of engagements, which included the glamorous premiere of "Gladiator II" at Leicester Square, where he appeared solo due to Queen Camilla's ongoing recovery from a chest infection.

Daily Mail.The tense moment was captured in striking images obtained by The Post and showed how the dramatic situation unfolded.Unfortunately for the prince, his pony problem pales in comparison to another bumpy ride he finds himself on: his battle with his brother over finances. According to a new report from The Sunday Times, the “lack of closeness” between Andrew and Charles — stemming from Andrew’s past friendship with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — “has matured into outright hostility.” This “new low in relations,” as The Times calls it, also has everything to do with Charles reportedly cutting Andrew off financially and attempting to evict him from his home, Royal Lodge — a lavish $38 million estate replete with a 30-room mansion situated on 98 acres within the grounds of Windsor Castle.

The annual Royal Variety Performance returns this week with an incredible line up of talent and two new hosts.

III at the “Gladiator II” premiere in London last week.“Never met the king [before that night],” Mescal told Variety in a video posted on X Monday. “It’s definitely not something that I thought was in the bingo cards.

Prince William has been dubbed 'stubborn' while showing the type of King 'he intends to be' after he laid out plans earlier this month for his future in the monarchy.The Prince of Wales told reporters during his trip to South Africa that he would carry out duties with "a smaller 'r' in the royal". Following his comments, royal biographer Tina Brown accused William of not showing King Charles enough respect and claimed the heir to the throne surrounds himself with sycophants.Tina, who had lunch with Prince Diana just weeks before her death and is known for her controversial views, said: "William did not help the mood by giving a swaggery interview at the end of his South Africa trip for the Earthshot Prize." Writing on her Substack blog, called Fresh Hell, she continued: "He told reporters about his plans to 'do things differently' and then listed 'impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening and helping people'.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to purchase a property in Portugal has been seen as the ultimate symbol that the couple wish to integrate some parts of the European way of life in their children's futures. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have spent very little time in the UK, despite being sixth and seventh in line to the throne, and, as a result, have not spent much time with their royal cousins.