Michelle Kapusta | Showbiz Cheat Sheet Senior Writer

King Charles Puts His Foot Down With Prince Andrew That Sends a Message to Prince Harry

Michelle Kapusta — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:21:00 +0000

There was plenty of speculation after Queen Elizabeth II died and Charles became the king about what Prince Andrew‘s life in the royal family would look like going forward. Because the Duke of York has not been a working royal for years he was never a part of King Charles’ slimmed-down monarchy and has no official role in the family at all anymore.

But Andrew was still enjoying plenty of royal perks including living at a sprawling 31-room mansion in Windsor and having his brother foot the bill for one important thing that has now been cut off.

Here’s what that is and what message it sends to Prince Harry.

What King Charles did to Prince Andrew has to do with Prince Harry

King Charles and Prince Andrew attend Christmas Day church service at Sandringham | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Andrew’s publicly-funded security was stopped after he stepped down from his royal duties and had a civil sexual assault lawsuit brought against him. Therefore, Prince Harry didn’t have an argument about any non-working royals being able to keep that protection from the Metropolitan Police. The Sussexes lost their royal protection just like Andrew did when they stepped down.

However, Harry could question why his father was still paying for his uncle’s 10-person private security team at Royal Lodge especially since Prince Harry thinks his father could help him out more than he has. Well, the monarch is no longer doing that.

According to a new report from The Sun, the king is laying off Andrew’s entire private security detail team at Royal Lodge as he did not renew their contracts which expire after the summer. The move is thought to be the last push to finally get the Duke of York out of the lavish residence he refuses to leave. But it also sends a signal to Prince Harry that non-working royals are not getting favors these days when it comes to full-time security protection.

The king is said to be ‘frustrated’ that Harry is still fighting his government over security

King Charles and Prince Harry walk behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II | LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images

Harry not having the royal protection he used to is one of the main factors in why the father and son still aren’t speaking and haven’t reconciled. The prince has made it clear he wants his protection back and has been fighting in court to get it reinstated even though he and Meghan quit their roles as working royals in 2020.

The king is said to be “frustrated” that Harry is continuing to fight the government over his security in the U.K. The duke’s friends say he wants his dad to intervene to try and get that automatic police protection back, but Charles won’t do that.

The Palace claims that the monarch can’t just butt in and try to use his influence over the Royal and VIP Executive Committee.

As the Daily Beast noted: “Buckingham Palace officials said that it would be ‘wholly inappropriate’ for the king to pull rank and attempt to influence the government committee, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, which makes decisions about royals’ personal protection. They added that these decisions were now a matter for the courts, as Harry was litigating the matter.”

Entertainer Asked to Perform for the Sussexes in Colombia Had 1 Question: ‘Who Is Meghan?’

Michelle Kapusta — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:33:44 +0000

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have wrapped up their four-day visit in Colombia. While the purpose of the trip was to “promote mental health for young people and raise awareness about cyberbullying” many have questions about the trip.

Several locals claimed the prince and former Suits actor were only seen at their functions and had extreme security measures in place including an army of security with police, Black Hawk helicopters, and “ballistic briefcases.”

Here’s more on that and why some believe the security was excessive considering that many Colombians including an entertainer asked to perform had no idea who Harry’s wife was.

Local says Prince Harry and Meghan ‘move like ghosts’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in San Basilio de Palenque during a visit around Colombia | Vizzor Image/Getty Images

Several reports noted that the duke and duchess were “intensely guarded” by “very tight security details.” The former working royals were heavily protected as they moved from the country’s capital, Bogota, to the town of Cartagena, where an army of over 3,000 police officers awaited their arrival. The massive security presence that included drones, helicopters flying overhead, and a nuclear attack response unit continued with their trip to the town of San Basilio de Palenque and the other areas they visited.

In addition, armed personnel swept each location on the duo’s itinerary before their arrival and had snipers stationed on the rooftops.

Arturo, a waiter in Avenida Jimenez de Quesada, explained to the Daily Mail that he had heard the Sussexes were visiting, but locals haven’t caught a glimpse of them.

He said: “It’s very strange, they move like ghosts. Tell me what they look like if you catch them!”

Colombian marines patrol during security operations for the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in San Basilio de Palenque, Bolivar department, Colombia | RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Images

A local journalist told The Telegraph that they actually thought the visit was a deliberate distraction from the more pressing issues facing the country saying: “People are expecting the government to address these issues rather than focus on a high-profile event with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Although addressing and confronting cyberbullying in children is an important issue, it is not the most pressing problem we face.”

There were also plenty of concerns about who was going to pay for the visit and all the security that came with it. Will that be the Colombian government, its residents, or both?

Anthony Cawdron, a former royal butler who served at Blenheim Palace, told Daily Express US: “I think each of these trips that they take seems to have the effect that people question them more. They are putting a burden on a country that may have a limited amount of methods of keeping them safe.”

Entertainer wanted to know who Meghan Markle was ahead of performance

Royal commentator and To Di for Daily podcast host Kinsey Schofield spoke about the Sussexes’ visit to Colombia. She opined that it was almost ironic the pair had so much security and tied up that many police resources because some people in the South American country didn’t even know who Meghan was.

Meghan Markle watching a performance during visit Delia Zapata Art Center in Bogota, Colombia | Juancho Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images

During an appearance on Talk TV, Schofield quoted a report that said the duke and duchess had 3,000 police snipers and a bio-terror van that followed them “despite barely anyone turning up to see them. It was similar to a presidential presence with 14 cars and police convoy. There were black helicopters [and] circling drones in the sky flying above their events.”

Schofield added: “One of the VIPs selected to perform for them said ‘Who is Meghan?’ So even the people who were selected to entertain them had no clue who they were.”

And according to The Independent, another Colombian performer had the same question. Justo Valdés is a singer from San Basilio de Palenque, a town formed by African slaves who escaped Spanish rulers 400 years ago. Before the Sussexes made a stop there, he also asked: “Who’s Meghan?”

The Royal Who Came up With the ‘Recollections May Vary’ Response After Prince Harry and Meghan’s Oprah Interview Wasn’t Queen Elizabeth

Michelle Kapusta — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s sit-down with Oprah Winfrey is still one of the most-talked-about interviews over the last few years. Most royal watchers agree that there were no winners after the duke and duchess aired out the royal family’s dirty laundry. They made some damning allegations, including one about a senior royal asking about Prince Archie’s skin color before he was even born.

But the Sussexes didn’t succeed in their quest to take down the monarchy. While they did tarnish the family’s reputation a bit, they opened themselves up to ridicule as well. Many comedians and late show hosts began mocking the couple. And who can forget South Park‘s popular “We Want Privacy” episode about them?

Something else that came out of that televised interview that Harry and Meghan never expected was a response from the royal family and the now-famous line “recollections may vary.” Here’s who actually came up with that as it wasn’t Queen Elizabeth.

The royal family’s 61-word response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview

Oprah Winfrey sitting across from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as she interviews them for CBS special | Harpo Productions, Joe Pugliese via Getty Images

The royals were reportedly blindsided when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did that primetime interview with Oprah in March 2021, one year after they stepped down as working royals. There were reports that it left the late queen broken-hearted, Prince William unable to eat, and then-Prince Charles furious.

Several reports claimed that Harry’s father was so upset he wanted to issue a very detailed rebuttal right away, disputing each line that he believed the Sussexes lied about. Queen Elizabeth, however, wanted to take a different approach and wait before she made any final decision.

After conversing with her press staff and senior royals, she finally agreed to release a response to Harry and Meghan’s allegations.

A 61-word statement, which came nearly 48 hours after the interview first aired, read: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan. The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. Harry, Meghan, and Archie will always be much loved family members.”

The Princess of Wales is the person who came up with the famous line

Kate Middleton watches a flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Many believed that the “recollections may vary” line came directly from the queen, but it didn’t. According to author and historian Robert Lacey, the royal who came up with and was adamant about the line being included in the response statement was the now-Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton).

Meghan spoke about her sister-in-law in the interview and gave her version of what happened during a bridesmaid fitting saying Kate made her cry, not the other way around. Whether true or not, the princess certainly would have been taken aback that her personal business was being put out there for the world to hear.

Express noted that Lacey said: “The original draft of the statement had been much milder, but both William and Catherine had been keen to toughen it up. It was the then-Duchess of Cambridge herself who came up with the powerful phrase ‘recollections may vary.'”

Royal expert Tessa Dunlop told The Mirror: “It turned out that the bridesmaid squabble was just the tip of the iceberg. And now we discover it was Kate who doggedly insisted Buckingham Palace punch back with that famous phrase ‘some recollections may vary.’ While it is unclear which private secretary inserted the vital line, Kate pressed for its retention, insisting ‘history will judge this statement.’”

Meghan Markle’s First Temper Tantrum ‘Horrified’ Kate and Was the Beginning of the End for Their Relationship

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 22:35:00 +0000

Once upon a time, royal fans thought that Meghan Markle and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) had bonded because of their unique experiences marrying two of the most prominent members of Britain’s royal family. But the world later learned that the two women never really get along.

Now, a royal author is detailing something the Duchess of Sussex reportedly did early on that put a dagger in any chance of the ladies having a good relationship.

Meghan’s ‘foot-stamping’ incident with one of Kate’s staffers

Before the bridesmaid dress drama ahead of Meghan and Prince Harry’s wedding that we’ve all heard about countless times, there was another incident in which Meghan’s actions really stunned her sister-in-law.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton attend the Royal Foundation Forum | CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Royal expert Tom Quinn, who authored the book Kensington Palace: An Intimate Memoir from Queen Mary to Meghan Markle, spoke to former and current Kensington Palace staffers about the princess and duchess’s relationship.

Quinn told the Daily Star: “Meghan and Harry were living in what’s called Nottingham Cottage and it’s probably the only bit that you genuinely really could say, is actually quite small. And so I think that reminded Meghan that she was, as it were, second place or as the runner-up.

“So when Harry and Will got together and sometimes Meghan and Kate as well, because there was this tension occasionally, famously Meghan lost her temper with a member of Kate’s staff in front of Kate. And it was that incident, that I was told by someone who was actually there, who said it was really uncomfortable because Meghan just lost it with this person.”

Meghan Markle at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships | Karwai Tang/WireImage

Quinn continued: “The reason she lost it with Kate’s member of staff was that she, Meghan, didn’t feel that this person was giving her the sort of attention she deserved. It was almost as if in that one encounter it encapsulated for Meghan the problem that she had, that she’s No. 2.

“[Meghan] was very successful coming into this alien environment where people behave towards you according to where you are in the status of who becomes king or queen next, that’s just alien to her. The way it was described to me was, there were raised voices and foot-stamping.”

The duchess’s actions left the princess ‘upset’ and ‘horrified’

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about Meghan’s alleged confrontations with Palace staffers but Quinn claimed that this particular incident left Kate very “upset.”

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle in the Royal Box on Centre Court during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships | Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Quinn elaborated further explaining: “Meghan asked this person, I know who it was but I can’t say because it will give away my source, who works for Kate who was basically asked to do something by Meghan and said, ‘I’m really sorry I can’t do that because I work for Kate.’ And Meghan really felt she had been slightly put in her place because if you become a princess you kind of assume that staff. When you ask them to do something they are going to do it.”

The author added: “[Kate] was horrified. She was really upset because she’s very fond of this particular member of staff and she thought that Meghan almost bowling out this person was just completely unacceptable. [Meghan’s] very sensitive about not being treated with the same respect that she feels Kate is, so she can react badly and doesn’t take it lying down.”

Meghan and Harry have always denied the numerous reports that the duchess “bullied” Palace staffers.

Lip Reader Reveals What Meghan Markle Commanded Prince Harry to Do on Camera During Colombia Trip

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:31:00 +0000

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s Colombia trip is in full swing as the couple began their four-day visit to the South American country on Aug. 15.

This trip has garnered a lot of attention, which is what the duke and duchess intended. But they didn’t want cameras capturing anything that made things look off even for a second. Now, a lip reader is revealing what Meghan had to tell Harry when he forgot to do something everyone is so used to seeing from them.

Lip-reading expert catches Meghan’s 1-word demand for Prince Harry as cameras rolled

The couple’s entire trip is of course planned out thoroughly with an iron-clad itinerary. Some of the Sussexes’ actions also appear to be completely planned, rehearsed, and orchestrated for the cameras. In fact, a lip-reading expert saw Meghan give Harry a command when he didn’t do what he was supposed to when he was supposed to.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for photo with Vice President Francia Márquez and her partner, Yerney Pinillo, during visit to Colombia | Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images

Ahead of a meeting with Vice President Francia Marquez and her partner, Yerney Pinillo, cameras captured the duke and duchess as they walked out of the building. It was then that professional lip reader Nicola Hickling saw Meghan give Harry a quick one-word order.

Hickling told The Mirror that she observed the former Suits star mutter “hand” to her husband. The prince immediately obliged and grabbed hers before saying, “Here you go.”

Hickling also decoded what Meghan said to a youngster they met at the Colegio Cultura Popular school in Bogota. The lip reader noted that Harry was about to speak to the child but Meghan interrupted to talk to the boy first, so the prince quickly closed his mouth.

According to Hickling, Meghan proceeded to say: “So, so you won an award in products, is that right?” Once she was finished, Harry asked the boy: “How serious were you when you took on this offer?”

What a body language expert says Meghan did to show her ‘dominance’ and ‘control’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrive in Bogota, Colombia | Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images

Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert with a degree in psychology. He previously worked as a police officer and used his expertise to uncover the truth when interviewing hundreds of suspects. He later moved into media and TV as a consultant and has been dubbed the “Human Lie Detector.”

Stanton pointed out how the duchess asserted her “dominance” and “control” when they arrived in Colombia.

Speaking on behalf of Betfair Slingo the expert said: “Harry and Meghan carried themselves with huge levels of confidence. Harry came across as tall and strong, whilst also maintaining a steady calmness. This shows Harry wanted to make their presence known and present themselves with a high sense of purpose … We saw Meghan wearing a navy color … this color choice suggests Meghan wanted to assert dominance and control. She [was] aiming to make a bold statement.”

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Why Blake Lively Is Being Compared to Jennifer Lopez Now (It’s Not a Good Thing)

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000

A few things Blake Lively and Jennifer Lopez have in common are that they’re both big-name movie stars, married to fellow big-name actors, and have received a ton of backlash on social media.

There’s been a lot of chatter about Lively’s new film It End With Us, which has dominated the box office, and what went on behind-the-scenes with her co-star Justin Baldoni who is also the film’s director. The alleged friction between them has caused each to do their promotional tours separately.

Now, Lively has come under fire and the internet is calling it a downfall similar to what Lopez experienced.

Lively is having a ‘J.Lo moment’ and not in a good way

Blake Lively attends a ‘It Ends With Us’ photocall in London | Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Sony Pictures

In March, Lively had a Mea culpa after she jumped on the Kate Middleton attack train and took a dig at the royal amid the Princess of Wales’ photoshop controversy in order to promote her beverage line. The following week, Kate announced her cancer diagnosis and that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy. Upon hearing that news, the Gossip Girl alum deleted her Instagram post and publicly apologized saying: “That post has me mortified today. I’m sorry.”

It then appeared that Lively was forgiven and everyone moved on. But recently while doing press for It End With Us, she was slammed for the way she’s been promoting some of her other products.

Lively’s movie depicts domestic violence and while Baldoni has been speaking about the heavy subject matter and hoping his film can “help someone,” Lively has taken a totally different route.

The star is drawing negative reactions on TikTok and X for her cheery approach telling fans to “grab your friends and your florals” and go see the movie that features domestic abuse. Lively is also catching slack for promoting her husband’s superhero comedy Deadpool & Wolverine and her own hair care line, Blake Brown, while discussing It End With Us.

The internet isn’t happy with how Blake Lively has been conducting herself in “It Ends With Us” PR, comparing her interviews to Justin Baldoni’s.

After seeing interviews side-by-side, what do you think? pic.twitter.com/CsCoQ3MI1b
— Evie Magazine (@Evie_Magazine) August 13, 2024

Social media users aren’t letting her off the hook. Forbes described this as Lively’s “J.Lo moment” referring to the criticism Lopez got when talking about her childhood growing up in the Bronx in the film This is Me … Now: A Love Story. And former Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel even drew comparisons between the two women for their promotional style.

In an Instagram video Frankel said: “Celebrities have now reached a fever pitch of trying to triple-and quadruple-dip in monetizing businesses other than their core business. It’s become a common practice to try to really bum-rush and smash and grab as much as you possibly can at the same time.

“So if she’s dressed and in hair and makeup doing press tour for a movie, leaving her family and kids and so is he [Ryan Reynolds], she is going to maximize it … this was an issue with Jennifer Lopez … marketing two movies, her drink, her relationship [with Ben Affleck], an album and a tour … Her audience got waterboarded and didn’t want it … I don’t believe in pile on cancelation. I believe in learning from our own and other people’s blind spots and mistakes.”

The person who could save Lively after this PR nightmare

Taylor Swift celebrates her birthday with Blake Lively in New York City | Gotham/GC Images

While the criticism Lively is receiving online for what she said in recent interviews is growing, one of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants actor’s past interviews for another film has come back to haunt her as well [click here to view].

But a few people are stepping in to defend her as one commenter on X wrote: “It feels like the internet constantly needs a new target for hate every few months, and it’s often directed at women. It’s really sad how quickly people jump on the bandwagon without substantial information, creating drama over situations.”

And although we’re not entirely sure how Lopez’s story will end as different rumors and reports are coming out daily about if she and Affleck will divorce, Lively should have a softer landing. That’s because Lopez’s This Is Me … Now: A Love Story album and musical drama flopped, but It Ends With Us has done incredibly well at the box office surpassing $100 million in its first week alone.

Also, Lively is best friends with Taylor Swift. So if things got too bad the best thing for Lively would be to parade around New York City with her extremely popular bestie once she gets back to the States following The Eras Tour. And Swifties everywhere will most likely back her.

How to get help: In the U.S., call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.

Colombian Locals Confused by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Visit; ‘Are They Here to Help?’

Michelle Kapusta — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:36:57 +0000

Three months after their trip to Nigeria, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle traveled to another country for a visit and that’s Colombia. The South American country’s Vice President Francia Márquez announced weeks earlier that “the Duke and Duchess will join me in visiting Bogotá, as well as the Caribbean and Pacific regions of Cartagena and Cali.”

The purpose of their visit is to promote mental health for young people and raise awareness about cyberbullying. But some locals are confused and wondering exactly what the Sussexes are doing there since the “burden” of this visit may fall on Colombia’s residents.

Harry and Meghan’s visit ‘raised questions’ among locals about who’s paying for what

After Meghan and Harry’s visit was announced, there were reports that some Colombians were urging the Vice President to cancel the trip. That didn’t happen but many still had questions about it, especially considering all the special accommodations the couple required during their four-day visit. And others wanted to know why the pair chose to travel to a place with such a high crime rate (it has a ‘Level 3’ travel advisory from the U.S. State Department) when Harry believes Meghan’s life is at risk in the U.K.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry a show during a visit to the National Centre for the Arts in Bogota, Colombia | RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Images

Author and royal expert, Robert Jobson told Express that confused Colombian locals want to know what benefit the country is getting from hosting the duo and asking: “Are they here to help?”

He added: “When Harry and Meghan touched down, it wasn’t just the Colombian sun that made people squint. It was the blinding glare of their celebrity … a shiny distraction to keep the people from looking too closely at the cracks in the walls, wondering who is paying for their security, flights, and luxury accommodations.”

The Independent noted that according to Nick Pisa, a reporter covering their trip, the duke and duchess were assigned an “immense security presence” with “14 cars and police van convoys.”

It’s not known yet who will cover the cost of their visit the Colombian government, its residents, or both.

Locals in Nigeria were also confused about the Sussexes’ ‘unofficial tour’ there

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the Lagos State Governor’s Office in Nigeria | Ibrahim Mansur/Anadolu via Getty Images

Colombians questioning what Meghan and Harry went there for aren’t alone in asking about that. Nigerians wondered the same thing when the Sussexes traveled there in May, and some had very strong opinions about that visit given the country’s economic situation.

A video posted on Reddit featured Nigerian locals who expressed their dissatisfaction with the duke and duchess’s trip.

One person explained: “What effect does it have on our economy? Harry’s coming and Nigeria is going to spend billions. Look Nigerians are dying. Everybody’s frustrated over economic hardships … Let me tell you, if you seek my opinion and other people’s opinions, in fact conduct an opinion poll, it’s wasting resources.”

And another local said the prince and former Suits star‘s tour was “Not a welcome idea. That’s the truth. Whether the wife claims that she’s part of Nigeria or not, it’s not a welcome idea.”

This Royal Is the Person Prince William Goes to for Advice After King Charles (It’s Not Kate)

Michelle Kapusta — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:47:13 +0000

From the time he was born, Prince William‘s future was already mapped out. Because he would one day be Britain’s monarch, he would spend much of his life learning the job from a monarch. That meant a lot of training and time with Queen Elizabeth II. Prince William was also extremely close with his mom, Princess Diana, and during his early teenage years, became one of her most-trusted confidants. In fact, Diana used to describe William as “my little wise old man.”

In 1997, the prince lost his mother. Then, in 2022, he lost his grandmother. With two very important women in his life now gone, some have wondered who the Prince of Wales turns to these days for advice. He’s no longer on speaking terms with his brother, Prince Harry, and there may be some things about the Firm that his wife, Kate, wouldn’t be able to offer advice on. So who does William go to? The first person is his father, King Charles, but who else?

Well, someone who used to work for King Charles and William has that answer.

Prince William arrives to hold a vigil in honor of Queen Elizabeth II around her coffin at Westminster Hall | Aaron Chown-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William’s ex-aide says he turns to another royal after his father

Grant Harrold was King Charles’ butler from 2004 to 2011. During his time working for the now-monarch his duties also included that of valet, house manager, and driver. He looked after Prince Harry and Prince William as well whenever they stayed at Highgrove House. Harrold explained that the very first person the Prince of Wales would get advice from would be his father and the next person he would go to would be his aunt, Princess Anne.

While royal fans don’t hear a lot about their relationship, the former royal aide insisted they are very close.

Princess Anne and Prince William during the recording of a special episode of ‘The Good, The Bad and The Rugby’ podcast | Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Kensington Palace

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Harrold said: “Anne has always been very close with William, Harry and Kate. Whether Harry and Anne’s relationship has changed more recently or not, it’s hard to say. It’s sad if it has as they were close. William, Kate, and Anne have always got on and respected each other. They have [had] get-togethers quite often.

“The first person William would go to for advice would be Charles, but I have no doubt Anne has given William her advice … The senior royals have gone through and experienced a lot of what the younger ones will be going through right now — so, it’s only natural that Anne will want to support them through it.”

Who is the Princess Royal closest to in the family?

Princess Anne and King Charles III laughing during the Braemar Highland Gathering at the Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Scotland | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Harrold also talked about who Princess Anne is closest to in the royal family.

He responded that “Anne is very close to her brother, Charles. She always has been and always will be. They have a very close relationship.”

Harrold added that Anne is very close with her daughter, Zara, as well, saying: “Zara does follow in Anne’s footsteps. They’re both very straight to the point and don’t waste any time when it comes to work. They almost have a sister relationship due to how close they are. Zara sees Anne as her inspiration — she’s a remarkable woman.”

Expert Predicts Meghan Markle Will Copy Sister-in-Law Kate During Colombia Tour by Wearing These Accessories

Michelle Kapusta — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:38:02 +0000

Following their trip to Nigeria last May, the next country Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to visit is Colombia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex headed to the South American nation for a four-day tour. This is a high-profile trip for the Sussexes, therefore, fashionistas everywhere will be watching Meghan to see what she wears, just as they do when the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) makes a public appearance.

Last month, Kate wowed the crowd when she attended Wimbledon and donned some stylish accessories. Now, a jewelry expert predicts that Meghan, who definitely wants to wow the crowds in Colombia, will opt to wear the same type of pieces.

Jewelry expert believes fans will see Meghan wearing something just like what Kate wore

On July 14, Kate attended the Wimbledon Men’s Final with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her sister, Pippa Middleton. Fans were delighted to see the princess since her public appearances are rare these days as she continues preventive chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis.

Kate Middleton waves to the crowd from the Royal Box before the start of the Mens Singles Final at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship | Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images

Many royal watchers gushed on social media about how great Kate looked physically and commented on her pretty purple Safiyaa dress and stylish gold jewelry.

Before the Sussexes touched down in Colombia, Eddie Le Vian, CEO of jewelry brand Le Vian, predicted that Meghan could take inspiration from the accessories Kate wore and wear similar bold gold jewelry at some point on her tour. He told GB News: “I anticipate Meghan will opt for yellow gold pieces … A pair of bold statement gold earrings may well also find their way into her jewelry box. Bold gold is a trend that will be big in 2025.”

Le Vian also fully expects that the duchess will choose to rock some emerald jewels or accessories during the trip.

He opined: “A pop of color is also to be expected from Meghan — It’s worth remembering that the vivid green hue of Colombian emeralds are the finest and the most prized in the world. Not to mention that emeralds are her son, Prince Archie’s birthstone.”

What Meghan wore first after touching down in Colombia

Meghan Markle waves to students as she and Prince Harry arrive for a visit to the National Centre for the Arts in Bogota, Colombia | RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Images

Meghan and Harry touched down in Colombia on Aug. 15th and were first welcomed at the official residence of the country’s Vice President Francia Márquez and her partner Rafael Yerney Pinillos.

Two weeks earlier, Márquez released a statement announcing the couple’s trip that read: “I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country. During their trip, the Duke and Duchess will join me in visiting Bogotá, as well as the Caribbean and Pacific regions of Cartagena and Cali.”

Upon arriving at the vice president’s home, the duke sported a navy blue suit jacket and pants with a lighter blue button-down Brioni shirt.

Meanwhile, his wife looked elegant in a sleeveless, buttoned, halter-neck waistcoat with matching navy ankle pants from designer Veronica Beard. The duchess paired her outfit with black Manolo Blahnik high heels, a cream handbag from the Italian company Loro Piana, and black Ray-Ban sunglasses. As for her jewelry, the former Suits star donned a gold Cartier Love bangle and Lorraine Schwartz tennis bracelet. She later changed into a high-slit multi-colored dress and accessories with several pieces of bold gold jewelry.

Rumor That Kate Middleton Is Set to Return to Royal Duties Shut Down by Palace Insider

Michelle Kapusta — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:32:00 +0000

After news broke in January that the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) had abdominal surgery that required a lengthy hospital stay, many royal watchers speculated about her health. And that only intensified when she was not in public for months. Some of what was printed and spread on the internet about the princess was downright cruel, leading Kate to make a major announcement about what was really going on.

On March 22, the Princess of Wales revealed to the world her cancer diagnosis and that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy.

In her video message, she said: “I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous … However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team, therefore, advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy … It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment … My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.”

Kate Middleton shown on a TV screen while announcing her cancer diagnosis | Leon Neal/Getty Images

Ever since then, fans have wondered when Kate will return to her royal duties.

Kate hasn’t made many public appearances since she revealed her cancer diagnosis

Following her announcement the princess has made two public appearances at major events and one video message on social media.

In June, she attended King Charles’ birthday parade, Trooping the Colour. Kate traveled with her three children by carriage to Buckingham Palace and stood on the balcony smiling alongside other working royals. The next month, Kate delighted fans when she showed up at the Wimbledon Men’s Final with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and sister, Pippa Middleton. Then, on Aug. 11, the Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance with her husband congratulating Team Great Britain for a job well done at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Now rumors are swirling that Kate is ready and able to return to her duties very soon. But a well-placed source has insisted that’s not the case.

Report that the princess is ready to return to royal duties is false

Kate Middleton views floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II left at the entrance to Sandringham House | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

The Daily Mail reported that any rumors or reports claiming the princess is ready to return to royal duties full-time are not accurate.

An insider who spoke to the publication firmly stated: “We are not there yet.”

They elaborated further, explaining: “When we last heard from [Kate] ahead of Trooping the Colour, she said her treatment was going on into the summer and that’s what’s happening. It’s been a rough, rough time, a really difficult year for the entire family. And as she herself said, she is not out of the woods yet. The direction is positive [but] there will not be great change [in terms of her public profile] after Sunday night and no one is giving a timescale for her return.”

The source then added: “For anyone, there is a lot of physical recovery after treatment finishes. It’s not like flipping a switch. This means that far from hitting the ground running in the autumn, as some might have hoped after her glowing appearance at the weekend, it will continue to be a ‘slow build’ for the princess, taking on things as and when she feels physically — and, no doubt, mentally — strong enough.”