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Meghan Markle could be set for an "awkward" reunion with The Queen on her upcoming visit to the UK with her husband Prince Harry, a royal expert claims.The 41 year old will return to the UK next month as she and 37 year old Harry will attend two charity events "close to their hearts." Although it is not believed the pair will reunite with Harry's brother Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, experts suggest they will visit his grandmother. But Prince Charles' former butler Grant Harrold tells OK! the meeting could be "awkward" following claims that The Queen said "thank goodness Meghan isn't coming" ahead of Prince Philip's funeral last year. Grant says: "Meghan will have read what The Queen allegedly said about her not going to Prince Philip's funeral.

Prince Charles once spoke out about how he was “nothing like how they portray” him in The Crown, according to one politician.The royal’s life features through the Netflix drama, from his childhood through to his adulthood with the latest season showing Charles, played by Josh O’Connor, marrying Princess Diana and covering the later breakdown of their marriage.The leader of the Scottish Labour party, Anas Sarwar, claims that Charles, who recently visited Cornwall with Camilla, made a quip about his character in the show at an event held before the opening of Scottish Parliament last year. Speaking at an event at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the politician recalled the alleged incident, saying: “There was a group of MSPs all standing and he came over and went, 'Hello, nice to meet you all' and he went, 'I'm nowhere near how they portray me on Netflix'”.

Daily Mail.Sarwar seemingly snubbed the royal protocol which states politicians should not divulge their personal conversations with any members of the royal family.“I thought that was a really interesting way of how you describe yourself,” Sarwar said, adding, “I’m going to be in so much trouble for this because I don’t think you are meant to tell private conversations.”Clarence House declined The Post’s request for comment.Charles’ character was played by Josh O’Connor in Seasons 3 and 4 but Dominic West will take over the role for the final two seasons to portray an older Charles.“The Crown,” written by Peter Morgan, has a complicated relationship with the royal family.

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son Prince Louis excitedly prepares to start school in September, this collector's edition provides exclusive expert insight into the educational life of members of the Royal Family. Look back at some of the most memorable "first day at school" photographs, from Prince Charles stepping out of a chauffeur-driven car to Princess Charlotte’s shy wave on her inaugural day at St Thomas’s.

There's one specific drink that Prince Charles enjoys every evening before tucking into his dinner, according to one of his friends. Charles' close pal Count Tibor Kalnoky appeared in new Channel 4 series The Real Windsors: The Outspoken Heir and revealed all about the royal's routine, after Charles travelled to visit him in Viscri, Transylvania many years ago.There was one drink the 73 year old would enjoy "every night" while visiting the Eastern European country, where he eventually decided to buy small countryside house.

It has long been thought that out of her four children, the Queen shares an especially close bond with her "favourite" child, Prince Andrew, however a royal author has claimed that that isn't actually the case. The Queen is mother to Prince Charles, 73, Princess Anne, 71, Prince Andrew, 62 and Edward, 58, and according to royal author, Matthew Dennison, it's actually her youngest son who is highest in her favour, and was also the favourite of her late husband, Prince Phillip.

Prince Harry could be tipped for a return to the UK "in a new role with or without wife Meghan Markle", claims a former royal bodyguard who once protected Princes William and Harry. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sensationally announced in January 2020 that they would be stepping down as senior members of the royal family, completing their final duties in March of that year.They have since moved to a sprawling mansion in Montecito, California, where they live with their three year old son Archie and 14 month old daughter, Lilibet Diana.

Princess Charlotte stole the show during a rare outing alongside her parents Prince William and Kate Middleton earlier this week. As she joined her doting mum and dad while on a visit to the Commonwealth Games, seven year old Charlotte could be seen showing off her cheeky side by sticking her tongue out as she cheered on the competitors at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. And as she got stuck into the celebrations, Prince William could be seen laughing and joking with his daughter and at one point was pictured comforting Charlotte as they supported the athletes.

Prince Charles reportedly accepted one million pounds from the family of Usama bin Laden in 2013. The Sunday Times, a UK based publication, reported that Charles, 73, personally took money from Bakr bin Laden, and brother Shafiq. Bakr serves as the head of the Saudi family and both men are half-brothers to the mastermind behind al Qaeda.  The transaction reportedly took place on October 30, 2013, just over twelve years after bin Laden attacked America on Sept.

died in a Paris car crash.HBO Max’s upcoming documentary, “The Princess,” will dive into the world’s “unhealthy obsession” with the late royal, incorporating archival footage from Diana’s life and death.Unidentified voices in the trailer note that “the princess has been the best thing to happen to the monarchy in centuries.” The mystery voice in the teaser also says, “The prince realizes that he’s taking second place,” presumably about Charles, who was infamously miffed by her worldwide fame.The doc will take a deep dive into the tumultuous marriage of Diana Spencer and Prince Charles, the role the media played in her life, her legacy and her relationship with her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.“A hallowed and tormented marriage is giving the media and its public nothing else to talk about,” a voice says.The trailer also cuts to background whisperings saying: “We have an unhealthy obsession [with her] and it’s the media that’s causing the problems.”“When you put a modern person into an ancient institution, they will be destroyed. At a certain point, the British people don’t want to hear anymore,” explained another voice.The film will premiere on August 13, ahead of the 25th anniversary of Diana’s passing.

royal family member, finding that perfect retreat means heading to a special place where even wives are banned. And for the man who is first in line to the throne - solace comes in the form of the hidden hills of Mount Athos in Greece where women and children are banned. Prince Charles is said to have made his first visit to the “holy mountain” days after the tragic death of Princess Diana.

BBC has agreed to pay substantial damages to former royal nanny Alexandra Pettifer, formerly known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, after airing “false and malicious” allegations that she had an affair with Prince Charles and terminated a pregnancy.

Gloucestershire. What's more, a leading expert believes the nine-year-old, who is third in line to the throne, will eventually inherit the entire Cotswold's estate when he comes of age in nine years time. READ MORE: When Prince William and Kate finally waved goodbye to Prince Charles' plans for their Herefordshire homePrince Charles reportedly created a little childhood heaven in his garden at Highgrove House after his first grandson arrived.

BBC has agreed to pay substantial damages to former royal nanny Alexandra Pettifer, previously known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, after “false and malicious” claims that she had an affair with Prince Charles and terminated a pregnancy.

The BBC has vowed “never” to broadcast Princess Diana’s 1995 Panorama interview with Martin Bashir again following the “shocking” revelation of how it was obtained, the corporation’s director-general has said. An inquiry led by Lord Dyson found the BBC covered up Mr Bashir’s “deceitful behaviour” to secure his headline-making interview with the Princess of Wales and “fell short of high standards of integrity and transparency.” The report said that the journalist was in “serious breach” of the BBC’s producer guidelines when he faked bank statements and showed them to Diana’s brother Earl Spencer to gain access to her.

Naman Ramachandran BBC director general Tim Davie has issued a public apology to Prince Charles and his sons William and Harry over the infamous 1995 BBC Princess Diana “Panorama” interview.Princess Diana was interviewed by journalist Martin Bashir on the program. An independent investigation into the program, conducted by Lord Dyson, found that the public broadcaster “fell short of the high standards of integrity and transparency which are its hallmark.” The Dyson report also found that Bashir used deceitful methods to gain access to Princess Diana, including allegedly forging documents.The methods also included allegations that William and Harry’s former nanny Alexandra Pettifer, better known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, had an affair with Charles.

On one of the hottest days of the year so far, Prince Charles was joined by Camilla as they took a trip to Cornwall where the weather was in the high 30s. During the outing Camilla , 75, was spotted carrying a luxurious parasol while Prince Charles , 73, sported a grey suit, shirt and tie and later donned a pair of sunglasses as the heat was rising.

Camilla was spotted using a cream-coloured parasol today, Monday 18 July, as her and husband, Prince Charles, fought against scorching temperatures to visit Cornwall.Today is the first day of an annual visit to the area in their roles as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, with the pair stopping off at Mousehole in Penzance for their first engagement of the week.Throughout the day, Camilla could be seen clutching onto her parasol as she walked around the area, also opting for a weather appropriate pair of sunglasses, a light blue dress, and a pair of nude heels. Prince Charles also decided on a pair of sunglasses, but decided against shielding himself from the intense sunshine with a parasol - choosing to go hands-free instead.

LONDON – Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, does not show emotion. It's in her nature to remain stoic. But, earlier this year, came floods of tears — and rightly so — as she was publicly announced as the queen consort to Prince Charles by the express wishes of Her Majesty The Queen.

The Queen reportedly said "thank goodness Meghan's not coming” to Prince Philip’s funeral last year, a new book has claimed. Unnamed sources make the claims in a new book by biographer Tom Bower entitled Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War Between The Windsors.

As the heir to the throne, Prince Charles ’ diary is jam-packed with engagements and royal tours, especially in recent months where he has stepped up to help his mother Her Majesty, the Queen. And with his work taking him all around the globe, perhaps it’s no surprise that Prince Charles, 72, has developed an unusual eating habit that has left those around him feeling “hungry”.

Queen Elizabeth's duties are changing. The 96-year-old monarch's duties have been revised as she entrusts more to her son, Prince Charles, ET confirms.Her Majesty’s «official duties» were outlined in the palace’s annual Sovereign Grant report released last week, and the list of duties she «must fulfill» has been removed to lighten the Queen’s workload. Several duties like the State Opening of Parliament will now be supported by her family, increasingly Charles, the future king, who has been standing in for his mother as she deals with «episodic mobility issues.» Prince William, the second in line to the throne, is also expected to undertake more duties on behalf of his grandmother.This is the first time in over a decade that there has been a formal change to the monarch's responsibilities, reports.The change in the Queen's duties comes amid her ongoing mobility issues.

ongoing mobility issues. But now her job has officially been scaled back amid those health concerns.The monarchy’s annual report, which was released last week, revealed that Queen Elizabeth II’s role as head of state has been tweaked from 13 bulleted points to a less specific description.

The Queen 's official duties have been scaled back as Buckingham Palace has formally rewritten the 96 year old monarch's role. The move marks the first time Her Majesty's role has been altered significantly for the first time in nearly a decade.

Prince Charles had an "emotional" meeting with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited the U.K. for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. "It was a fantastic visit," a royal source told People magazine on Thursday.

The Queen rebuffed concerns surrounding her health on Thursday as she made a public appearance at the Reddendo Parade in Scotland. The 96 year old monarch attended the event at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Thursday afternoon, where she was accompanied by Prince Charles, who used his Scottish title the Duke of Rothesay.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children had an «emotional» visit with their grandparents, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, earlier this month, a source tells ET. The gettogether came as Harry and Meghan returned to the United Kingdom for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. «The Prince, of course, hasn’t seen his grandson Archie for a bit of time and so it was very special to have some time with him,» the source explained of Harry and Meghan's 3-year-old son.The private visit was the first time Charles had met his 1-year-old granddaughter, Lili, and the source said the meeting «was very emotional, a very, very wonderful thing.»As for Harry and Meghan's return to the U.K., a senior royal source at the briefing of Clarence House’s annual review said, “It was fantastic to see them.

The Queen was all smiles as she stepped out in a lilac outfit for her second day in Scotland. The 96 year old monarch's appearances in Scotland over the last couple of days marks her first public engagement since she appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace on the fourth day of celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee at the start of the month.

After a hard week of working the daily grind, we all like to treat ourselves to a sneaky takeaway now and then, and it appears even her majesty The Queen is no exception. Even despite having a wealth of professional chefs on hand to cater for whatever the royal family’s tastebuds desire, even senior members of the family aren’t immune to ordering a takeaway sometimes as a little treat.The Queen herself is partial to the great British delicacy of fish and chips, and is said to have ordered dinner more than once from a local chip shop during her stays in Balmoral, Scotland.

The Queen of England is back on the saddle.

Prince Charles has been accused by a royal expert of insulting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after he shared a sweet moment with Kate Middleton during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The Prince of Wales, 73, could be seen blowing a kiss at the Duchess of Cambridge, 40, as they met in St Paul's Cathedral for the National Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen on June 3.The moment happened when Charles and his wife Camilla, 74, made their way into the cathedral and were greeted by Prince William, 40, and Kate.

Camilla married Prince Charles in 2005 and since they exchanged vows the pair have called Clarance House in London their home. Before that it was home to the Queen Mother who lived there for 50 years. And before The Queen Mother, The Queen, when she was Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, called it home between 1949 and 1952.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall appeared visibly distressed as they heard about the atrocities committed during the Rwandan genocide. Charles and Camilla learned about the murder of children during the violence as they toured the Kigali Genocide Memorial, with the royal couple being shown the personal testimonies of families who donated pictures of smiling children and listed touching personal details about their loved ones.The couple read intently about the youngsters murdered during the 1994 genocide, and Charles reacted by saying: “Terrible, happens all too often.” His wife lamented “what humans can do to humans”.The duchess bonded with one survivor of the genocide during her visit, when she was hugged by Uzamukunda Walida who was gang raped but now openly discusses her experience.

Prince Charles has shared a series of sweet family photos to mark his son Prince William's 40th birthday on Tuesday 21 June.The future King, 73, took to his Twitter page to share the photos with the caption: "Wishing The Duke of Cambridge a very happy 40th birthday!" followed by a birthday cake emoji and a red balloon emoji. One photo sees Charles as a young man, holding his son William as a baby in his arms. Another shows them sitting on a ski lift together.

The Queen is said to be hosting a lavish birthday bash for Kate Middleton and Prince William as the royal couple celebrate turning 40 within six months of each other.The Duchess of Cambridge turned 40 at the beginning of the year, while the Duke celebrates his birthday today, Tuesday 21 June. Kate’s thought to have held “scaled back” birthday celebrations back in January, but will now “celebrate in style” with her husband as Her Majesty The Queen, 96, will allow the pair to have a party at either Windsor Castle or at Sandringham.

Prince William was destined to be king – and even his birth set him apart from other members of the royal family. For when he arrived on 21 June 1982, he was the first heir to the throne to be born in a hospital; on this occasion within the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s in London.