Inside the bombshell affair claims rocking Spanish royal family — complete with queen’s secret messages and NYC trips with lover

From the moment they married back in 1999, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s popularity has steadily increased. Unlike the enormous royal weddings of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, their celebration was understated – with the couple going on to conduct their lives and relationship in a very similar vein. Now, as they celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, Edward and Sophie are repeatedly being branded two of the Royal Family’s most important “secret weapons”.

The Duke of Sussex is "letting history repeat itself" by following in his mother's footsteps and clashing with the Royal Family, according to a Royal expert. Prince Harry has been criticised for focusing too much on attacking the Royal Family and stepping into the role his mother left behind after her ongoing feud with 'The Firm'.

The King and Queen took part in the annual Garter Day service at Windsor Castle, marking the start of a busy summer for the royals. Charles and Camilla led other members of the Royal family at the traditional celebration commemorating the ancient Order of the Garter on Monday, 17 June. This comes just two days after the Trooping the Colour ceremony where Catherine the Princess of Wales made he first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.

After the impressive display of The King's Birthday Parade in London at the weekend, another important royal procession will take place in Windsor today, Monday, 17 June.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It sees those members of the Royal Family who have been honoured, attend a service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, before parading in their eye-catching dark blue mantles and Tudor bonnets with ostrich feather plumes.

The Order of the Garter is one of the most recognisable annual royal traditions, thanks in part to the unique uniforms which the likes of King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales wear. As the Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, it is a significant honour to be invested.

King Charles is allegedly considering bestowing the title 'Princess' upon his niece, Zara Tindall.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are likely to feel "relieved" about not attending King Charles' Trooping the Colour event this weekend, according to a royal expert. During the celebrations, the entire Royal Family gather on the Buckingham Palace balcony, but the Duke and Duchess of Sussex won't be in attendance on Saturday, 15 June.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned that they could be "throwing themselves under the bus" if the duke decides to publish a second book after his explosive memoir Spare.

suffered betrayals of their own at the hands of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following a series of tell-all projects, appeared in good spirits as they toured the state-of-the-art facility ahead of the play, performed by third-year acting students in the Gielgud Theatre in the city center.On RADA’s website, the play is described as a “tense, simmering story” about a family that is “forced to confront the traumas they have long tried to bury” following the death of two family members.“As the sun beats down on their North London flat, and the authoritarian head of the family arrives from Ethiopia for the funeral, tensions rise, cultures clash and past betrayals are unearthed,” the play’s description reads.The drama school’s president and “Homeland” alum David Harewood told the Telegraph that the King “really seemed to enjoy” the production.The play marked the 120th anniversary of the drama school, which has trained leading actors including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston and “The Crown” star Imelda Staunton.Charles, a theater enthusiast in his own right, was named as the school’s newest patron earlier this month, taking over his late mother Queen Elizabeth II’s post, which she had held for 70 years until her death in 2022.At one point during his visit, Charles was heard joking around with some of the students.After being told that the school receives more than 4,000 applications from hopeful prospects, the King was heard joking, “Do you put them through the most horrendous auditions?”Elsewhere, Camilla shared some fond memories the outing had brought up for her from the past, saying the play reminded her of a “fantastic” night with her grandkids.“She loved it and she took all her grandkids and they said they had the

Over the years, a number of royal family members have gotten married in both private and very public ceremonies broadcast around the world. Various British royal family members wed people without royal status, and though regularly in the public eye, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are just two of the many spouses who married into the family. Below are some of the spouses who married into the British royal family and a deeper look into their relationships.

Prince Harry's life took a dramatic turn when he chose to step down from Royal duties and relocate to the US, leaving behind his familiar Royal life. Raised within the confines of the Royal Family, Prince Harry was accustomed to the rigid structure of the monarchy and his prominent role within it.

Spanish royal family.Journalist Jaime Peñafiel, 91, released a new book, titled “Letizia’s Silences,” about Queen Letizia’s alleged infidelity with her ex-brother-in-law Jaime del Burgo.According to Peñafiel, Letizia, 51, and King Felipe, 56, had a rocky relationship in the years before the alleged affair began. When they started dating in the early 2000s, Letizia would “test” her husband’s feelings for her by frequently traveling, Peñafiel wrote in his book, per the Daily Mail.

per the Daily Mail.He added that Felipe, 56, was left “crushed and destroyed” by Letizia’s alleged “betrayal,” and was “plunged into hell” and “wants to get out.”Del Burgo, 54, who is currently based in the UK, in January contributed to Peñafiel’s tell-all book about Letizia.The entrepreneur, who is the son of former politician Jaime Ignacio del Burgo, was married to Letizia’s sister Telma from 2012 to 2014.In Peñafiel’s first book, del Burgo claimed that the pair were still romantically involved after Letizia tied the knot with Felipe in 2004.Prior to her wedding to Felipe, Letizia previously married to literature teacher Alonso Guerrero Perez from 1998 to 1999.Del Burgo claimed that he was dating Letizia when she met King Felipe, and that he was planning to propose to Letizia when she announced that she was dating a mysterious “diplomat” over dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz hotel in Madrid in 2002.In his new book, Peñafiel also claimed that “everything in Letizia’s world has been broken” as a result of her alleged “deceit, adultery and betrayals.”The veteran reporter took further aim at the queen’s character, claiming she is “cold, indestructible and determined” and often “resorts to silence as a way of controlling and punishing other people.”In January, Peñafiel was let go from the Spanish newspaper El Mundo after a whopping 20-year tenure.His sudden departure from the publication took place shortly after he made a series of damaging allegations about the royal family in his first book, titled “Letizia & I.”In the book, released Jan.

Living under the Royal spotlight, one wouldn't necessarily expect the Royal family to have much spare time due to their packed calendar of events. However, even members of the monarchy find occasional moments to unwind - and what could be more relatable than curling up to enjoy a spot of telly? Just last week, Queen Camilla sent fans into a frenzy when she confessed to being a fan of Bridgerton, during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, in perfect timing for a tour of a gorgeous garden inspired by the much-talked-about Netflix series.

At one time, it would have been unthinkable that such a magnificent and important part of Manchester's history would one day be abandoned lie crumbling for over 40 years.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are the latest in a long line of young royals to have the added benefit of a live-in nanny. While the trio's parents, The Prince and Princess of Wales, are known for being very hands-on when it comes to their children, it's sensible for the couple to take on extra help which can alleviate the pressures that come with their hectic work schedules.

One of the Royal Family's closest friends is counting down to his wedding day, but it has not been without its fair share of questions when it comes to the guest list. The Duke of Westminster, 33, will marry Olivia Henson later this year in what has been dubbed 'the society event of the year'. While the full list of those in attendance is not yet confirmed, Prince William is expected to serve as an usher, while Prince Harry will reportedly not attend.

Bradley Riches melted hearts on this year’s Celebrity Big Brother, with his lively puppy dog energy and frank admissions about his struggles to navigate the world as a young gay man with autism – as well as the sweet friendships that blossomed between him and his fellow housemates. Before appearing on CBB, the 22-year-old, who is set to marry to acting agent Scott Johnston, first came to our attention in the hit Netflix series Heartstopper as student James. Here, Bradley chats to new about his fiancé Scott, their romantic Italian engagement, his time in the CBB house and his latest project, treading the boards in London… Hi, Bradley! You must have recovered from CBB by now.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shocked the world in 2020 when they announced their decision to step down from their roles as senior working royals. They soon relocated to the US, where they started a new life with their son, Archie, and later welcomed their daughter, Lillibet.

A flower expert has revealed the secret meaning behind the choice of camellias in Queen Camilla's recent appearance at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. During their visit to the renowned Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show on Monday, the King and Queen shared a touching moment as they explored a garden inspired by the character Penelope Featherington from the Netflix series Bridgerton.