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doctored post-surgery family photo.Elliot Higgins, the founder of the Netherlands-based Bellingcat investigative journalism group, demonstrated on X on Monday why it was highly unlikely that the Princess of Wales’ image from the June 2016 issue of British Vogue had been recycled for her viral UK Mother’s Day snap.“There’s so many minor differences, like the reflection of the light in her pupils, the light and shadow on her face, the teeth visible, wrinkles, etc. etc., that it’s clearly just a photo of the same woman from about the same angle, not the same exact photo,” Higgins explained.

forced to issue an apology after releasing a doctored family photo for UK’s Mother’s Day on Sunday.After eagle-eyed social media users noticed a myriad of editing mishaps in the image, the mom of three reportedly felt “awful” about the backlash it has caused.Sources close to the Princess told the Telegraph that Middleton tried making the photo “the best it could be.”Another insider close to the Palace told the Mirror that the Princess is no doubt “deeply upset by the furor” and media frenzy the “innocent family photograph” had caused.On Monday, the Princess was spotted leaving Windsor Castle with her husband, Prince William, just hours after her photo-related clarification.Middleton was pictured in a black Land Rover to accompany her husband on the ride to Westminster Abbey, where the prince will attend the annual Commonwealth Day service without her.It was the royal’s first public appearance in more than two months following her surgery, with her last appearing on Christmas Day while attending church in Sandringham.She is not expected to return to her public duties until sometime after the Easter holiday. Kate’s absence from the public eye had stirred up conspiracies over her health, which were only exacerbated by the release of the edited family snap.“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” Middleton wrote on X.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might be planning to return to the Royal Family part-time, an expert has claimed. Before they left The Firm, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had hoped to continue in a similar vein, but the late Queen Elizabeth II is said to have told her grandson it was "in or out," with no room for "half jobs".

Even though he was third in line to the throne when he was born on 10 March, 1964, the Duke of Edinburgh never faced any realistic prospect of becoming King in the UK - but he almost did abroad! This surprising revelation comes from an odd request made to Prince Edward back in 1994.The Line of Succession is something that can't be changed based on personal preference, but it seems one foreign country didn't quite understand this. In 1994, during a time of big changes in their country, Estonia asked Prince Edward to become their head of state. Buckingham Palace kindly turned down this "charming" offer.

With Mother's Day just around the corner, the Princess of Wales can look forward to a day of pampering after an incredibly difficult few months following her recovery from abdominal surgery. While Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will surely be on hand to look after Kate on the day, there could be a very special gift on the cards, according to Millie Durbak, Brand Manager at Prestige Flowers.The expert has predicted that George, Charlotte and Louis could shower their mother with hyacinths and woodland flowers - an arrangement that holds a special place in Kate’s heart, having been used in her wedding bouquet to Prince William in 2011.

People for its Wednesday cover story.The comment comes one day after Middleton’s name was listed on the official UK Army website as leading the annual review of soldiers at Horse Guards Parade in London on June 8, following her January abdominal surgery. However, her office at Kensington Palace said the army hadn’t consulted them about her appearance.Middleton’s name has now been removed from the website.Details on Middleton’s surgery have remained private, with the palace stating that it was “successful.”“It is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” the statement said in January.

joined 12 other celebrities on the British reality TV show as his niece continues to recover from surgery.After settling into the house, Goldsmith, 58, spoke to fellow celeb Sharon Osbourne about his views on the royals and what it’s like being an uncle to the Princess of Wales, who was seen for the first time on Monday since December.As well as claiming that Middleton’s sister-in-law Meghan Markle changed the royal family’s dynamics, the outspoken Goldsmith bizarrely claimed that the Duke of Sussex, 39, “will come back and be part of the gang again one day.”“I have an opinion that Harry was really, really really loved and when they were a threesome, so Kate, William, and Harry they looked really comfortable together,” he told Osbourne, 71. “Then suddenly there’s an extra dynamic that comes in, puts a stick in the spokes and creates so much drama that I don’t genuinely think is there, and rewrote the history, saying how unhappy he was and I just don’t think that’s fair,” he said of Markle, admitting that he’s never met her.“I mean you can’t throw your family under the bus in such a dramatic style, then write books about it and expect to be invited round for Christmas.”“I think it’s really sad.

step up to help out the royal family — should that be something they’d want him to do.With King Charles out of action as he undergoes cancer treatment, and Kate Middleton sitting out of royal engagements until after Easter following her abdominal surgery, the Firm is having to undergo a major reshuffle.“It’s difficult to tell and it’ll be interesting to see what goes on moving forward,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.“Harry is a Counsellor of State, so he is still a very senior member of the royal family and if the time comes, he would step up if he needs to.”“While Harry might not be next in line to the throne, he’s not that far down the line of succession so his importance to the royal family shouldn’t be overlooked,” Harrold went on, adding, “I think it’s within all of their benefits to actually resolve these ongoing issues.”Returning to the UK at a time of crisis is something that Harry has reportedly been contemplating in recent weeks.Although the father of two, 39, is being kept at arm’s length from ongoing succession talks, it seems as though he could make a swift return to the royal fold as the family navigates several health woes.In fact, it’s his wife, Meghan Markle, who is the “apprehensive” one when it comes to the idea of moving back to Harry’s home soil.Meanwhile, 5,459 miles away in London, Prince William and Princess Anne are taking over the reins from Queen Camilla as she’s set to jet off on a quick vacation following a busy few weeks.King Charles’ wife is said to be “exhausted” from having to take on an extra workload following her husband’s cancer diagnosis.Camilla, 76, has taken on 13 official engagements solo since news of the King’s ailing health came to light.William, the heir to the throne,

untimely death of Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, 56th in line to the British throneThe financier, 45, was found dead Sunday evening at an estate in the Cotswolds, England, with a gunshot wound to the head. The death is “not being treated as suspicious.”Kingston wed Lady Gabriella — who is the second cousin of King Charles — in 2019 following a six-year courtship.

only returned to the United Kingdom a handful of times since their dramatic departure from the royal family back in 2020. But the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may soon travel back to the country to spend more time with King Charles in light of his recent cancer diagnosis.

on Instagram Thursday. “The kids crushed the slopes by day and the adults howled with laughter deep into the night.”“Truly lucky in love with our wonderful friends,” she added.In the snaps, the friends can be seen wearing big coats, and accessorized with gloves, sunglasses, and beanie hats.Dorak also shared images of her family enjoying the trip.Elsewhere, Zajfen posted a photo of the trio on her own account, writing that she’s “beyond grateful for the best of friends.”“What a trip! Thank you doesn’t even begin to express what my heart is feeling after this trip,” she wrote on Instagram.

A new documentary has claimed Prince Harry "doesn't see his part in the family bust-up".The programme, which is titled Prince Harry's Mission: Life, Family, and the Invictus Games, also dubbed Prince William as "jealous" of Harry's success with Invictus and even claimed that King Charles doesn't have a relationship with his grandchildren Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Following on from the new show - which is streaming on Disney-owned platform Hulu - former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to OK! about the suggestion that Harry does not understand the part he has played in the events of the last four years.

During her time as a member of the Royal Family, the Duchess of Sussex had to follow a number of unique royal rules when it came to official gatherings - including a rather unique way to use the toilet during an dinner party. Some rules are standard practice, such as mastering table manners, but others are somewhat surprising. As well as not eating certain foods to avoid any embarrassing mishaps or spills, another custom about how and when the royals can use the bathroom is less than expected.

Prince Harry is said to be “very keen” on the idea of returning to the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, according to a report.The Duke of Sussex, 39, is believed to be planning a way back into the royal fold, but it seems as though the Duchess of Sussex is “apprehensive” about the idea.Sources told OK! Magazine that ever since Harry visited his cancer-stricken father King Charles III on home soil earlier this month, he’s been penciling in more UK trips for later in the year.“Harry is very keen for his entire family to join him,” an insider told the outlet. “It’s important for him that they show a united front and focus on building bridges with the rest of the royal family.”A source has claimed that the exiled royal is currently in “government-level talks” about a potential return to the UK in May to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.The celebrations are due to take place at St Paul’s Cathedral.

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Award-winning photographer Samir Hussein has been photographing our royal family for more than decade, and captured some of their highest - and lowest - moments. As well as photographing joyful occasions like the King's Coronation, and the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, he was also behind the lens during some of their darkest times, including the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.

The Duke of Gloucester, a lesser-known member of the Royal Family, has been doing more royal visits than the Princess of Wales and the same number as the Prince of Wales. While the public often focus on how many engagements key royals such as Prince William and Kate carry out each year, they're not the ones who make the most public appearances. In fact, last year they ranked sixth and seventh respectively.

When it comes to being a member of the Royal Family and having a normal job, there are very few ways to make both coexist harmoniously.The high-ranking senior royals currently hold roles of constitutional importance or serve as a patron to various charities, among many other crucial duties. While many of those who have married into the Family have previously held normal jobs, there are many royals who still have ordinary jobs today.

the ailing monarch’s coronation festivities in May, has reportedly transitioned into a more behind-the-scenes role. A palace source claimed to the Times on Thursday that Thompson, 40, “remains senior equerry to the King and the Queen, in a more executive and less public-facing role.”The outlet added that Thompson is “understood not to have enjoyed the public attention he received after attending several high-profile events with the King.” The Post has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.

They may be the most photographed family in the world, but many members of the British monarchy also display passion and talent on the other side of the camera.