Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year aged 96, the late monarch's cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent took her place as the oldest living member of the Royal Family.
24.09.2023 - 17:37 / nypost.com
They’ve lost more titles.The drama surrounding Prince Harry, 39 and Meghan Markle, 42, has prompted the baby names “Harry” and “Meghan” to decline in popularity in Britain, according to an analysis by the UK-based BabyCentre.“Crashing down from 13th place to number 23, the previously popular name Harry seems to have had a negative reception from parents this year. Meghan and alternate spelling Megan have also dropped in registrations,” the site wrote, referencing the couple’s “explosive and somewhat controversial” Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan” and Harry’s January memoir “Spare.”The Post reached out to reps for the couple for comment.BabyCentre revealed that several of the top baby names of 2023 have been influenced by culture trends and Hollywood happenings.
According to the site, Muhammad continues to reign for boys, while Lily has taken the top spot for girls from Sophia.“Flower names in particular have grown in the hearts of parents, Lily tops the chart at number 1, followed by Jasmine, up 28 places to number 67. Dahlia also shows budding signs of success, nearly doubling in registrations,” reads the BabyCentre report.The site also noted that several parents have “moved away from the Victorian vintage vibe” in favor of “retro” Gen X names such as John and Sarah, which have jumped to spots 92 and 58, respectively.BabyCentre credits the HBO drama “Succession” for giving a boost to the names Logan, Roman, Frankie, Hugo and even the first ever-registered Kendal.
Charlotte has ascended after Netflix released a “Bridgerton” spin-off in May about the beloved and snarky Queen Charlotte. Other Bridgerton-inspired names, such as Violet, Penelope and Theo, have grown in popularity as well.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year aged 96, the late monarch's cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent took her place as the oldest living member of the Royal Family.
The wedding of the decade saw Prince William marry his university girlfriend, Catherine Middleton, in front of a global TV audience of more than 60 million people. While few fans need reminding that their romance started ten years earlier when they were both studying at St Andrews University in Scotland, the couple had a very near miss the year before as they both undertook gap years.
King Charles is said to have delivered a "hidden message" to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that hints at their re-entry back into the royal world, an expert has claimed.
Following Queen Elizabeth's death last year at the age of 96, her cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent became the oldest living member of the Royal Family. Born on October 9, 1935 in Belgrave Square, London, Prince Edward was the son of Prince George and Princess Marina, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. He has led a very interesting life which has included being thrust into his role at a young age, carrying out decades of royal service, heading up one of the most secretive organisations and experiencing religious scandal within his own family.
King Charles' skills with a brush and watercolours have made him a top-selling artist, and other family members have also shown they are quick on the draw. Not only does Charles reign over the country, but he has proven himself to be a king in the art world too, as one of the UK’s most successful living painters.The King’s love of using watercolours first began at Gordonstoun school in Scotland, and signed copies of his work now sell at auction for four-figure sums.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been told to “follow the Beckhams” by a branding expert as they pointed out the huge success of the 90's British icons. Meghan Markle, who was the host of the award-winning podcast that ran for 12 episodes last year, has been out of the spotlight recently with speculation that she is deciding her next career move.
There are very few people who don’t enjoy a good boogie from time to time, and members of the Royal Family are no exception. From an early age, the late Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret had ballet lessons provided by London’s renowned Vacani School of Dance, which also taught a young Prince Charles years later.
King Charles could “bring his family back together again” by granting Prince Harry a property in the UK, which would allow him to hold onto a vital royal role.
Meghan Markle is determined to reinvent herself as a Hollywood power player. The claim was made by British author Andrew Morton who previously wrote a book on the former "Suits" star titled "Meghan: A Hollywood Princess." He told Fox News Digital he does not envision the mother of two ever returning to the U.K. "Meghan is making her own life on the West Coast," said Morton.
eponymous Netflix documentary.One special visit was to the Harlem public school 123 Mahalia Jackson — a stopover that caused the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s aides to scramble and also provide a “gag order” for the educational institution.Their Archwell team had to rush to make sure that the couple had a comfortable visit, including bringing cushions and a new carpet to the school, according to emails obtained by the Daily Mail. The availability of an outdoor space was also requested.
Meghan Markle is said to be very concerned for her husband Prince Harry as he's been "tied up in knots" over his ongoing bitter rift with the royal family.
King Charles, Prince William and Prince George — made its debut.“The royal couple suspected that the entire institution was conspiring against them. As they saw it, the evidence was all around them.
Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas has made a television appearance to beg his daughter to let him meet his two grandchildren as battles his poor health.
according to the Mail Online.“I’m very upset about it as well because this is a cruel thing to do to a grandparent,” he told hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley. “To deny the right to see their grandchild.”He claimed that due to California law, he “can actually sue to see them,” but later added that “he didn’t want to do that.” “The other thing is I’ve done nothing wrong. There’s nothing that points to say I’m a bad guy,” Thomas continued.
Royal fans enjoyed a double treat last week as two of our favourite couples took to the public stage. While the Prince and Princess of Wales joined forces in Hereford for a lowkey engagement, it was the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s appearance in Dusseldorf, Germany that had everyone talking.The sixth annual Invictus Games, set up by Prince Harry to support wounded servicemen and women, marked the first time in weeks that the pair had attended an official event.
Prince Harry marked his 39th birthday while sipping on beer with his wife Meghan Markle at The Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Duke of Sussex turned 39 on Friday, 15 September while attending day six of the global sporting event which he founded in 2014. Despite their busy day of engagements, Harry and Meghan looked happy and relaxed as they watched the volleyball final between Poland and Colombia at Centre Court.
death of Queen Elizabeth II. With now King Charles as the new monarch, posts have been limited to just highlighting working members of the royal family.The Duke of Sussex stepped back as a senior member of the family alongside Markle, 42, in 2020. They subsequently moved from the UK to Montecito, California.
Graham Norton — of all people — is weighing in on how tides are shifting for the royal family!
famously hosts his own eponymous talk show in the United Kingdom — made the trip across the pond to appear on a recent episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”The 60-year-old entertainer was asked by emcee Andy Cohen, 55, how the Brits actually feel about royal family exiles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex famously departed from The Firm in 2020 and moved to Montecito, California.“Since you can speak for all Brits, what would you say is the overriding feeling about Harry and Meghan over there at this point?” Cohen asked on Thursday. The comedian explained that the couple’s presence is a “gift” to Harry’s estranged brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate Middleton.“It’s difficult,” the Irish native replied.
Disabled veterans have been left frustrated that the Invictus Games 2023 are not getting supported from senior Royals, it has been claimed.They have accused them of ignoring British Armed Forces veterans competing in Germany because of the family's ongoing rift and strained relationship with Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. According to The Telegraph, athletes and veterans have expressed frustration that there has been little acknowledgement of the event from Royals other than the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.