Christmas morning in the UK saw the King lead the royal family’s traditional walk to church from his home of Sandringham in Norfolk, eastern England, with some familiar faces on display.
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Prince Harry is continuing to fight for his family’s safety!
The Duke of Sussex’s legal battle for better security in the UK continued on Thursday when lawyers read a statement from the 39-year-old amid a three-day hearing in London. Harry wasn’t present for the legal matter, but he made his opinions clear in the letter — even shockingly saying he “felt forced” to step back from his role as a senior working royal!
According to the statement via ITV, he argued:
He’s really insisting he had NO choice in the matter — and this is an important argument for him to win in court considering he lost his desired police detail after making this bold move.
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Doubling down on the threats that await his family in the UK, Harry went on to express how strongly he takes this safety issue, adding:
Whoa. As we’ve been covering, Harry’s lawyers are hitting back at a February 2020 decision made by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) to remove his automatic right to taxpayer-funded police security in the UK. Even though the Invictus Games founder already offered to pay for the protection himself, his bid was denied. And thus the fight continues.
In another statement obtained by People, the Archewell founder’s team argued that the RAVEC “should have considered the ‘impact’ that a successful attack on the claimant would have, bearing in mind his status, background and profile within the royal family — which he was born into and which he will have for the rest of his life.” But so far, the Home Office has maintained that the committee did consider it and understands the “likely significant public upset” that would occur if
Christmas morning in the UK saw the King lead the royal family’s traditional walk to church from his home of Sandringham in Norfolk, eastern England, with some familiar faces on display.
The royal family marked Christmas Day by attending the traditional festive church service on the King’s Sandringham estate.
Christmas morning is likely very similar for the Royal Family as it is for many of us up and down the UK. After the younger members of the family have woken up early to see if Santa Claus has been, they will then attend the annual morning service at St Mary Magdalene church. While the church service happens behind closed doors, the Prince of Wales previously revealed some of the best kept secrets from over the years during his appearance on the Apple Fitness + podcast Time to Walk.
With Christmas only days away, the Royal Family will be making their final preparations to head off to Sandringham to enjoy the festive season together. Despite an invitation having reportedly been extended, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex look set to remain in California with their two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. While this does not come as a surprise after a turbulent year of veiled attacks in the form of books, documentaries and interviews, it is likely the couple will enjoy an intimate festive season.
move to Montecito, Calif. in 2020 — but wife Meghan Markle doesn’t want to make amends with the Royals.
The Royal Family will be gathering in Sandringham to celebrate Christmas together, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't be joining in on the fun.
Meghan Markle has revealed the one Christmas present that she will not be buying her four-year-old son Prince Archie this year after he was inspired to take up a new hobby from a close family friend.
Christmas Day for the Royal Family is a day packed full of unique traditions, but it isn't just a time for roast turkey, mince pies and carols as it also sees one of the King's closest relatives celebrate her birthday. She is a treasured member of the monarch’s inner circle and trusted friend who was born in Belgravia on Christmas Day in 1936 as the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent.The Princess is now the eldest female member of the Royal Family, and the second eldest overall behind her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Princess Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel of Kent was born on December 25, 1936 to Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.The princess was born on Christmas Day like her aunt, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.
Meghan Markle has shared her unique Christmas gift ideas, which include everything from dog leashes to eco-friendly socks. Writing on her now-closed blog, The Tig, the Duchess of Sussex suggested six potential presents for the festive season.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex weren’t shy about making headlines in 2023 as they continued to map out a life in California. Meghan Markle, an American actress who starred in the legal drama "Suits," became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Britain’s Prince Harry in 2018.The prince, 39, is the younger son of King Charles III. In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals and moved to California.
Meghan Markle has briefly returned to acting. The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance in a new ad for instant latte brand Clevr, which appeared on the company’s Instagram page Tuesday. "Damn, you’re keeping us BUSY right now! Had to call in some reinforcements," read the caption.
The Royal Family will arrive at Sandringham for their annual Christmas celebrations later this week, and this year's is set to be bigger than most.
the Daily Express.“I don’t think she could come back if she wants an apology or if she wants the royal family to completely change.”“They just can’t do it, I just don’t think they will,” he added.Harry and Meghan shut the door on royal life in 2020 when they packed up and moved to California in search of privacy.Since then, the couple have released a slew of projects detailing their struggles with royal life, including Harry’s bombshell memoir, “Spare,” their shocking sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, as well as their Netflix doc, “Harry & Meghan.”Elsewhere, Quinn claimed that the Sussexes are making a last-ditch attempt to get into the royal family’s good graces in time for Christmas Day.“I suspect that because Harry is beginning to realize he needs the royal family more than the royal family needs him, he may well try again to patch up the relationship as we get towards Christmas Day,” Quinn said.The royals typically spend Christmas at Sandringham House, however, the Sussexes have been absent from celebrations for the last three years.Instead, they spent the festive season in their $14 million Montecito mansion with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Quinn notes that as the furor over Omid Scobie’s explosive tell-all biography, “Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival” continues to unfold, a royal reunion is off the table at this time.“I don’t think Harry and Meghan will be able to overshadow Kate and William this Christmas, or at least not in the UK,” he told the outlet.
“Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family,” told the Daily Express.The royals typically spend Christmas at Sandringham House, however, the Sussexes have been absent from celebrations for the last three years.Instead, they spent the festive season in their $14 million Montecito mansion with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Quinn notes that as the furor over Omid Scobie’s explosive tell-all biography, “Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival” continues to unfold, a royal reunion is off the table at this time.“I don’t think Harry and Meghan will be able to overshadow Kate and William this Christmas, or at least not in the UK,” he told the outlet.
Meghan Markle has revealed there's one Christmas gift she won't be getting for her little Prince Archie, four, this year after he was inspired by a close family friend. During a recent Netflix Q&A for the newly released short film The After, Meghan shared some adorable details about Archie's personality. Meghan chatted with British actor David Oyelowo, along with close friend and photographer Misan Harriman in Montecito, California, where she lives with husband Prince Harry and children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Prince Archie isn’t going to have all his wishes come true this Christmas!
Prince Harry has been labelled "no fun" since he met his wife, Meghan Markle, by his rugby star friend James Haskell. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met back in 2016 following a blind date and two years later tied the knot at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.Their stunning wedding on Saturday, 19 May 2018 was watched by millions of viewers across the globe as Meghan officially joined the Royal Family.
Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, has been the go-to holiday getaway for the royal family ever since 1862, when Queen Victoria purchased the home for one of her sons, the future Edward VII.The country home has long been the location for the Windsor clan to gather and celebrate each New Year holiday.The jolly holly festivities are typified by merry traditions that King Charles, Queen Camilla and the rest of the Firm can enjoy as they come together.Despite Sandringham being a place of joyful memories, it also involves some tragic ones as well.
Rumours persist that Prince Harry is keen to reunite with his family this Christmas, as well as start to introduce his two young children - Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - to the royal traditions he grew up with. Despite now living full-time in the US, the couple confirmed they wished for their children - who are sixth and seventh in line to the throne - to be styled as a Prince and a Princess and not miss out on their "birth right" as grandchildren of the monarch.
Meghan Markle is said to be hoping to arrange a "part time" reunion with the Royal Family.