Prince William, King Charles poke fun at viral ‘sausage fingers’ before coronation, new royal doc shows

As the fallout from the unsealed list of names linked to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein continues, King Charles is reportedly considering a strategic move to shield the Royal Family from further embarrassment. The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, finds himself among the 170 individuals named in the list, which was recently made public by a New York judge.

stepping down as her county’s monarch, handing over the reigns to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. In the week since, many people have speculated that King Charles, 75, could soon do the same — but one expert said it’s simply not happening.

In the intricate tapestry of royal relationships, Prince William and Kate Middleton stand out not just for their titles but for the distinctive way in which they express their affection towards each other. Speaking to The Mirror, body language expert Darren Stanton delves into the nuances of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's love story, revealing a blend of "humour," "playfulness," and "mischievousness" that sets them apart in the regal realm.

Back in January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the very public decision to step down as senior royals.The couple, who had married in a lavish ceremony only two years earlier, released a statement revealing that they intended to split their time between the UK and North America. "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," the couple shared.

It’s been reported that King Charles could be set to hand Prince Andrew a new role in the Royal Family to avoid “more embarrassment”.

revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.

“Rebel Prince” writer told Closer Magazine that Prince William’s wife, Kate Middleton, “has everything she wants,” as reported by the Express.However, upon joining the royal family in 2018 after her wedding to Harry, 39, Markle had hoped to do things “her way.”He noted: “There’s only one way and that’s the royal way.”“Kate is glowing, Kate is successful, Kate is popular — everything that Meghan wanted,” Bower said.The “Spare” memoirist is currently fifth in the line of succession to the British throne — a place that Markle allegedly “doesn’t want to be [in].”Since heading to the West Coast, Markle and Harry signed a $100 million deal with Netflix and another contract with Spotify worth millions.But according to Bower, everything that Markle tried to do “undermined her status.”These moves seemingly eroded away her A-list status, and “instead of going back to the privacy she said she needed,” whenever “she steps out into the spotlight, she loses a bit more.”“She just cannot win,” Bower explained. The Post has reached out to the Duchess of Sussex for comment.Since dropping out of the Windsor clan in 2020, a heated feud has gone among between Middleton, 41, William, 41, the Sussexes and King Charles.But the tension may simmer down in the new year, with the Invictus Games founder and the former actress hoping to reconcile with the monarch, 75.Royal expert Ingrid Seward claimed that the couple desire to reunite with Charles in 2024.“Obviously King Charles wants to see his son and his grandchildren, and last summer he apparently invited them to Balmoral, which they turned down,” Seward told GB News, per the Mirror.

The Mirror. However, the scribe believes Harry and Markle will make a more concerted effort with the King in 2024.

Prince William once got into a "water fight" when he let loose during a Royal Family Christmas party. It has been revealed that the Prince was playing around with a member of staff in St James' Palace, while in the company of Prince Harry and Camilla. Former royal butler Grant Harrold, recalled the moment and other "hilarious" times in an interview with Slingo.

“Charles III: The Coronation Year,” which aired on Dec. 26, Elliot gave her take on the royal couple’s marriage, calling her sister the king’s “rock.”“She’s somebody who is completely loyal and she isn’t somebody who has huge highs and lows,” the Queen’s sister said.

King Charles has reportedly adopted Prince Harry's role of jokester this year over the Christmas period.

Dominic West, known for his role in The Crown, has shared some cheeky stories about Prince Harry that led to a fallout between them. In a recent chat, Dominic admitted: "We sort of [lost touch because] I said too much in a press conference, and so, we didn't speak after that." Back in 2014, Dominic spilled the beans about Prince Harry's playful antics during a charity trip to the South Pole. He praised Harry as a "fantastically nice chap" but also revealed some of his wilder moments away from the public eye.The actor, who plays Prince Charles in the Netflix series based on the Royal Family, recalled how Harry once drank champagne from Duncan Slater's prosthetic leg to celebrate the end of their polar challenge.

public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging.In a prerecorded video shot with him standing beside a Christmas tree in Buckingham Palace, the king spoke of the message of Jesus’ life in serving those less fortunate as he honored the “selfless army” that forms the “backbone of our society” helping others.“My heart has been warmed by countless examples of the imaginative ways in which people are caring for one another, going the extra mile to help those around them simply because they know it is the right thing to do,” he said.It was the king’s second Christmas speech since he ascended the throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in September 2022, but the first since his coronation in May when he was officially crowned in a medieval ceremony rich in pageantry and pomp.Charles, who has long campaigned for environmental causes and recently told foreign leaders at the COP28 Climate Meeting that achieving climate goals remain “dreadfully far off track,” said he was encouraged to see awareness growing of the need to protect the earth.“To care for this creation is the responsibility owned by people of all faiths and of none,” he said. “We care for the earth for the sake of our children’s children.”In his own gesture towards sustainability, the evergreen next to him was bedecked in natural decorations made from wood, dried oranges, pinecones and paper.

The royal family marked Christmas Day by attending the traditional festive church service on the King’s Sandringham estate.

The King and the rest of the Royal Family are set to return to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk this Christmas and will take part in many of the fun and unique traditions that they enjoy year in, year out. Among these quirks that set members of the Firm apart from many of us in the UK are how they open their presents on Christmas Eve and buy one another joke gifts.

Following Buckingham Palace's release of King Charles and Queen Camilla's Christmas card, you may be wondering exactly how many people it will be sent to all over the world. Unbelievably, the image will be delivered to more than 750 people around to world - including to foreign diplomats, international leaders, Heads of State, friends, family and members of staff.

The King will deliver the second Christmas message of his reign from a Buckingham Palace room decorated with a living Christmas tree. It is the first time a living tree has been used as part of the backdrop for Charles’ annual festive address to the nation and Commonwealth.

move to Montecito, Calif. in 2020 — but wife Meghan Markle doesn’t want to make amends with the Royals.

The royals have enjoyed spending Christmas at Sandringham for decades, and after creating so many special memories there with the late Queen, the King seems keen for them to keep making more. “Christmas at Sandringham has been absolutely central to the family for years, and that legacy looks certain to continue with Charles,” says royal expert Duncan Larcombe.

In a heartwarming moment from rehearsals for his Coronation, King Charles can be seen making jokes about his so-called "sausage fingers" sending his son Prince William into fits of laughter. The king's so-called 'sausage fingers' have drawn much attention from eagle-eyed royal watchers over the years - and now the monarch has been seen to joke about them himself.