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speculation over Kate Middleton and King Charles’s respective health woes continue to swirl.With senior members of the royal family pulling back from the royal fold one at a time over a myriad of health issues, the royal family has faced a difficult start to the year.And according to Kay, the family needs to get their “act together or lose public confidence” before it’s too late.“The photograph issue, while small in itself, nevertheless exposed tensions that lie close to the surface in the family, as well as the fragility of an institution that for decades seemed impervious to any external threat,” Kay wrote in the Daily Mail.“But if we are not quite at the 11th hour, we are ­perilously close. There still may be time for the high tide of public disapproval to recede, but the cost to the royal image and to individual reputations has been high.”“Yet the problems go beyond the two medical emergencies.

British media are showing no signs of letting up on scrutiny of the Prince and Princess of Wales, a week after a family photo released to mark Mother’s Day in the UK sparked a backlash and frenzied speculation about the state of Kate Middleton’s health, the happiness of their marriage and anything else anyone could think of.

Prince Harry's intention to "step in" to help the Royal Family amid a period of crisis was quickly shot down by brother William who has "drawn a line in the sand", a royal source has said.

Prince William mingled with his step-mother Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family on Monday for a major event — as questions continued to swirl about the condition of his wife Kate Middleton following the release of a doctored photograph.The Princess of Wales was seen in the car going to the Commonwealth Day service with her husband, but did not attend the event herself.Instead, William — the next in line to the throne — as well as Camilla and his aunt and uncle Princess Anne and Prince Edward were in attendance.King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment, made an appearance through a video message.It marked yet another event missed by Middleton, who was last seen in public during a Christmas day ceremony.Rumors have swirled about her after she reportedly went underwent abdominal surgery.A photo celebrating UK Mother’s Day sparked even more questions after eagle-eyed observers noticed it was photoshopped — causing photo agencies to issue “kill notices.”

Homeowners in the UK are being urged to rent our their driveway as a way to make "steady monthly income".

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.

British Army’s website quietly removed Kate Middleton‘s name from the list of attendees for the Colonel’s Review Tuesday after it was speculated that the event would be one of her first appearances since her abdominal surgery. On Tuesday, her office at Kensington Palace said they hadn’t been consulted about her appearance, per People.Prior to the removal of her name, it was reported that the Princess of Wales, 42, would have been examining the Foot soldiers as the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards at the pre-Trooping the Colour event.

Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to an inflation-busting boost next month when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New State Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic State Pension will see an uplift of £692.

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.

Princess Anne has stepped out in a dress she first wore back in 1978 during her visit to the United Arab Emirates as part of her role as President of The Mission to Seafarers. The Princess Royal, who recently paid tribute to her late mother, continued with her royal engagements this week as she visited the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) hotel in Dubai in what is her second overseas royal tour of the year so far.

Kate Middleton’s return to the public eye following her abdominal surgery may have just been unveiled.Kensington Palace announced on Jan. 17 that the Princess of Wales, 42, had a planned medical procedure.Britain’s Ministry of Defense seemingly confirmed on Tuesday that Middleton will be appearing at a pre-Trooping the Colour event on June 8.The UK’s army noted on its website that Middleton is set to examine soldiers from the Foot Guards at the function.

time off from her royal duties while she’s been filling in for King Charles III amid his cancer diagnosis, according to her schedule reported by The Sunday Times.The 76-year-old royal has no duties listed on the books for over a week before she returns from her break during the Commonwealth Day celebration on March 11.She is scheduled to make a public appearance at Westminster Abbey to represent the crown to mark the celebrations of the 56 member states worldwide, according to the outlet.The King’s siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward, will represent the crown at most upcoming events next week while the Queen enjoys some much-needed relaxation.The royal siblings are scheduled to appear at the Rising Brook Community Church, Savoy Chapel, the Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club, National Equine Forum and more outings while the Queen is on her break.King Charles, 75, has taken a step back from his royal duties since he broke the news of his cancer diagnosis on Feb. 5.The Palace revealed Charles’ diagnosis after he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures indicate that fraud and error in the benefit system is falling after the UK Government restated its determination to drive levels down further and protect taxpayers’ money. The latest national statistics show that in the 2022/23 financial year, fraud and error rates fell to 3.6 per cent (£8.3 billion) from 4.0 per cent (£8.7 billion).

Royal Mail has announced it is increasing the price of stamps again next month.

could make a swift return to the royal fold as the family navigates several health woes.“The King has made it very clear that [Harry] is part of his family and always will be part of his family, but as far as the working part goes, that will be something that we will only see over time,” Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, exclusively told The Post.“It is possible that given recent events, with the King not being 100% and he’s now relying on other members of the family, he could ask Harry to take on other duties.”“Remember, Prince Harry is still a senior member of the royal family — he’s not a working member of the royal family, but he is still very much a member of the family and Counsellor of State, which means he’s able to step in when the King is unable to perform his duties,” Harrold added.The former royal butler added that the father of two — who this week lost his bid for taxpayer-funded UK security protection for his family — is still “privy to top-secret information” — despite being estranged from most of his loved ones.“Technically, he is able to step in for the King.

Prince William has made an appearance as he visits the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, after mysteriously dropping out of attending a recent event due to "personal reasons." During the visit, the Prince of Wales discussed the rise of antisemitism in the UK and met two Holocaust survivors, Manfred Goldberg and Renee Sal. He also spoke to a group of young people, who have taken part in the Holocaust Education Trust's Lessons from Auschwitz project.

Piers Morgan, the former Good Morning Britain host, sparked a bit of a stir with recent comments about the Royal family.The 58 year old, who recently revealed his plans to start a YouTube channel, has called on Buckingham Palace to provide "more clarity" about Prince William's sudden decision to withdraw from a public event on Tuesday. Piers described William's unexpected cancellation as "very strange, and rather concerning." Prince William was due to attend a memorial service at Windsor Castle for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece.

Wham! legend George Michael.The coin is the latest addition to the Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, which commemorates iconic British performers by creating a coin in their honour.In the collectable, Michael is depicted wearing his signature sunglasses, looking down, while an engraving of the refrain from his 1987 solo track ‘Faith’ is also shown. Splashes of black and red are featured on the otherwise silver design, as they were colours used prominently throughout his career.Sandra Deiana, the coin’s designer, explained that she wanted to capture “a detailed portrait” of the musician “that captured his charismatic expression” (per BBC).

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.

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