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Prince Harry fans have slammed Prince Charles for not publicly supporting his son during his current security row. The Duke of Sussex has launched a claim against the Home Office after they made a decision to disallow him funding his own police protection when he visits the UK.Harry lost his taxpayer-funded protection after he retired from the Royal Family and relocated to the United States in 2020.The court was told by Harry's lawyer Shaheed Fatima QC that the Duke wants to come back to the UK to support charities and see his family and friends.But the lawyer claimed the former Royal Family member doesn't feel safe when in the UK.“Most of all, this is and always will be his home,” she added.

Champions League final in St Petersburg if Russia invades Ukraine.This season's showpiece game is due to take place in the Gazprom Arena on May 28.But UEFA bosses would be left with no choice but to switch venues should Russian president Vladimir Putin go through with his threat to invade neighbouring Ukraine.And Wembley would be considered as a possible alternative to host club football's biggest game, especially if two English teams have reached the final.Staging the Champions League final is said to be worth more than £60m to the city involved.UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has told parliament there is "strong cause for concern that President Putin "is still committed to an invasion."UEFA are monitoring the Ukrainian crisis closely, with a view to drawing up a contingency plan if needed.Last season's final was switched from Istanbul to Porto just three weeks before kick off, after the Turkish city was placed on the Covid 19 red list, meaning supporters were unable to travel.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out Meena Jutla's escape plan on the ITV soap after she was put into police custody. Only recently, Liam pushed Meena off the same bridge that she murdered his daughter Leanna after she shared sick details about killing his child. It came after Meena kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding to Billy Fletcher with the evil nurse also leaving Leyla Harding and Harriet Finch for dead after attacking them.

Perrie Edwards was spotted taking a stroll with her mum Debbie and baby son Axel around Cheshire town centre.The Little Mix singer looked the picture of cool as she bundled up in a pair of black jeans, top, matching coat along with a thick woolly scarf.The stunning star, 28, teamed her look with a pair of chunky calf boots and wore a black cap and tucked her blonde locks into her collar.The mum-of-one opted for understated eye makeup and bronzed cheeks, and held a large Starbucks coffee in her hand. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Next to Perrie, her mum Debbie pushed adorable baby Axel along in a pram, as the new grandmother seemed more than happy to take the reins for a while.

Keeping things civil. Two months after Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark called off their engagement, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that they are “still in communication” with each other.

Party time! Millie Bobby Brown has a lot to celebrate as she officially became an adult by turning 18 on Feb. 19! To help commerate the special occasion, a few of her A-list friends got together to throw her a big ole bash, as seen in the photo album (below) shared by her Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp. The festivities were on fire, as pic after pic showed the crowd going wild for the British actress’ big day!

something the series is famous for. “Around 10 people shared the post with me because all my friends and family know about my unhealthy obsession with the show,” said Townley.The “Simpsons” addict said he found the show to be “absolutely fascinating” as well as perennially relevant as “it’s a reflection on society and based on stereotypes!”“For example, a fat American dad with a trophy wife and kids, a police officer with a pig nose and a school principal with annoyingly good posture,” he explained.

Standing their ground. Cynthia Nixon and more of the And Just Like That cast brushed off Meghan McCain‘s criticism that the Sex and the City revival was ruined by its “wokeness.”

, in which she played eleven-year-old twins, Hallie Parker and Annie James. In case you forgot the plot of this frankly bonkers film, Hallie and Annie were separated when their parents got divorced and knew nothing of each other's existence until they met at summer camp years later.

Giving Us glam! From her no-makeup, redhead days as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones to her stint a bright blonde who loves a good smoky eye, Sophie Turner has had quite the beauty evolution since stepping into the spotlight. 

Not so fast! Former Mötley Crüe singer John Corabi slammed Hulu’s Pam & Tommy after the miniseries claimed that the group had beef with Third Eye Blind in the ‘90s.

Gogglebox favourite Izzi Warner showed off her adorable new puppy and introduced Cookie to the world. The TV star shared a couple of photos, including one of her wearing a casual tan jumper and black PVC leggings while holding the black and brown chihuahua, with her face nuzzled into the new pup's head to show the pup off.The second image was a close-up of the heart-meltingly cute little dog.

EastEnders is going to war against Emmerdale as the BBC plans to shake up its TV schedules next month.From March 7, EastEnders will air four times a week from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm.There will be no Friday edition now - as instead it will go out on a Wednesday night.But the shift means Albert Square’s antics will go directly head-to-head for viewers on all those days against rival ITV soap Emmerdale.The BBC One soap currently averages around 3 million while its ITV rival has been averaging 4.5 million.BBC continuing drama chief Kate Oates said the soap - which has been running for 37 years - had "a loyal following".She added to The Mirror: "We’re delighted that, from 7th March, there will be new regular time slots for EastEnders on BBC1."This new simplified schedule means it’s even easier for viewers to get their fix, as well as being able to watch whenever and wherever they choose on iPlayer."The move comes after ITV recently revealed it would be broadcasting an hour long news show from 6.30pm until 7.30pm in March.This meant their two soaps Corrie and Emmerdale were on the move.Emmerdale will go out Monday to Friday at 7.30pm.And Corrie will air hour long episodes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm until 9pm.It comes as one TV insider swore the "gloves are now off" when it comes to the war of the soaps, explaining: "There used to be a gentleman’s agreement between the channels to avoid clashes but the gloves are off."Of ITV's latest schedule change, the channel's continuing drama boss John Whiston said: "The new format gives Coronation Street a brilliant new canvas on which to shine.

OnlyFans as they control everything. Porn star Mia Malkova uploads content daily and reveals that she can make between £110,000 and £180,000 a month.She added: "I love Only Fans.

Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has confirmed his daughter Scarlett is set to join Waterloo Road to play his brother's - Emmerdale star Adam Thomas - on-screen child.Ryan is best known for playing Jason Grimshaw on the ITV soap, while Adam played Adam Barton in Emmerdale until 2018.Previously, the supportive brother boasted about his sibling’s success as he prepares to reprise his role as Donte Charles on the BBC drama.In the upcoming series, fans can expect to see Donte and his partner Chloe Grainger back on screen once again but this time they aren’t alone as Scarlett makes her debut role as their daughter Izzy.The TV legend appeared on Monday’s (21 February) edition of Morning Live as he shared the exciting news with co-hosts Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones.Full of excitement, Adam said: "I can’t believe I'm saying this, I feel like I'm working for Marvel as I can’t say too much about what’s going on but what I can tell you is that my little niece Scarlett Thomas is going to be joining the cast of Waterloo Road."When the Welsh heartthrob asked how it would be filming and working with his niece on set, Adam replied: "I really don’t know, but if you’re a fan of the show Donte and Chlo had a baby called Izzy many moons ago and she’s now grown up and my little niece gets to play her."My brother’s daughter gets to play my on-screen daughter," he added, before he reassured viewers that she "doesn’t need" any advice from him on how to act.Shortly after the show aired, Ryan took to Instagram to confirm the news with his loyal legion of fans online as fans rushed to congratulate her on social media.Alongside a sweet throwback snap of Ryan with his daughter, he wrote: "As a father & big brother it doesn’t get much better in life

JAMAL Edwards died from a "sudden heart attack" at the home he shared with his mum, his devastated pals say. The music mogul, 31, passed away on Sunday morning after his final DJ set at a bar the night before.

must be submitted via a London Music Hub here (each London Music Hub may submit up to three acts for consideration). All entrants must be in years 10-13 of the academic year 2021/2022.A shortlist of acts will be invited to a live audition in the Hall’s Elgar Room this July.Lucy Noble, Artistic Director of the Royal Albert Hall, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to launch this opportunity for aspiring young musicians, and would like to encourage as many people as possible to apply.

Britney Spears has reportedly signed a “record-breaking” deal to publish a tell-all book in which she will detail her career and family.The pop star was released from her 13-year court-ordered conservatorship last year and has been outspoken about her family’s treatment of her on social media since.According to Variety, publishers Simon & Schuster has agreed on a deal with Spears that will see them publish her memoir. The book will share the pop star’s own accounts of “her rise to fame, her music career and her relationship with her family”.Page Six also reports that the deal was secured after a bidding war with multiple other publishers and is worth as much as $15million (£11m).

She flew in last week from Portugal and posh Linda Hancock is getting on Bernie Winter's nerves in a tense showdown dubbed 'Granny Wars' on Coronation Street.

VICTORIA and David Beckham's youngest son Cruz is making a bid to become the UK’s answer to Justin Bieber. The teen, who turned 17 on Sunday, confirmed last night that he is launching a career as a singer, and he will be working with the writer who helped cement Justin as a superstar.

Dancing On Ice viewers were confused to spot Vanessa Bauer in the audience on Sunday night's show.