Prince Harry and Meghan Markle growth away from the Royal Family has been "very creative", a royal expert has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as frontline members of the Royal Family in 2020, and have since navigated the "learning curve" of creating their own "brand". Speaking of Harry's recent appearance at a UN conference and the backlash received by one Supreme Court Justice , expert Eric Schiffer said the Sussexes were experiencing a "learning curve". READ MORE: Meghan and Harry fight back over claim they 'sold out monarchy' to 'further their wallet' Despite the reaction to the Duke of Sussex's speech, Harry and Meghan have been "very creative" in their approach to marketing themselves and their brand in the United States . Mr Schiffer said: "I think all of this is still a learning curve because they're being very creative. I applaud them in that. "They've been very creative in how they've gone out to build this brand in ways in … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan ‘creating persona to boost US brand’ after Royal Family split
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Royal expert slams ‘gossip’ about Queen’s mental health and rubbishes Charles claims
Concerns over the Queen's mental health have been rubbished by an expert, who slammed the comments as nothing more than "gossip". Rumours over the health of the monarch have circulated for some months with worries that she may not be able to continue her long-standing role as figurehead of the Royal Family . But mobility issues and comments from former UKIP leader Nigel Farage , who said that Prince Charles was "effectively becoming Prince Regent", have been dismissed by a royal expert. READ MORE: Meghan and Harry fight back over claim they 'sold out monarchy' to 'further their wallet' The Prince of Wales' alleged 'Prince Regent' role would give the royal power to rule on behalf of the Queen, but expert Richard Fitzwilliams has rubbished the claims as nothing more than "gossip". Speaking to The Express , expert Fitzwilliams said: "That is gossip. A Regent is if the Queen was incapacitated, that is the period that you have a Regency. "You saw that with … [Read more...] about Royal expert slams ‘gossip’ about Queen’s mental health and rubbishes Charles claims
Prince Charles faces constant battle over royal work and helping the environment
At the start of every new year, royal fans eagerly wait to find out who has earned the title of the 'hardest working royal' for their service during the previous 12 months. The competition is usually between The Prince of Wales and The Princess Royal who earn their top spots thanks to their incredible work ethic and dedication to their royal duties. Princess Anne took the crown in 2021 when she beat her elder brother to the title after she carried out 387 official engagements to Prince Charles' 385. While these figures are astounding, it would seem that the environmental impacts of getting from one royal engagement to another weigh heavily on the future king's mind. Prince Charles has spent more than five decades campaigning for the world to take better care of the environment and has passed his passions on to Prince William. Prince Charles wants to get to as many engagements as he can ( Image: Getty) Despite being 73, The Prince of Wales remains as … [Read more...] about Prince Charles faces constant battle over royal work and helping the environment
Royal BOMBSHELL: Dossier reveals King Edward VIII was ‘spied’ on by French Secret Services
Wallis Simpson was 'exiled' when HRH was refused says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The extraordinary cache of intelligence files was uncovered by historian and royal biographer Andrew Lownie who has exclusively shared them with Express.co.uk. He made the remarkable find during research for ‘Traitor King’, his book about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s exile after the royal abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry the twice-divorced American socialite. The documents shed new light on Wallis’ affair with Jimmy Donahue, a wealthy post-war playboy, who until then had only had relationships with other men. Related articles Henry VIII breakthrough, document reveals monarch's 'grief' for Boleyn … [Read more...] about Royal BOMBSHELL: Dossier reveals King Edward VIII was ‘spied’ on by French Secret Services
Prince Harry ‘could return to UK without Meghan in new role’ says ex-protection officer
When Prince Charles takes the throne it's possible Prince Harry could return to a royal role in the UK, according an ex royal police protection officer. Harry's former security guard has said he doesn't think the Duke of Sussex will see out his days in California with Meghan , and instead could return in some capacity when Charles takes over from Queen Elizabeth II. Ken Wharfe, a former police protection officer who worked with a young Harry and William and the late Princess Diana , said in an upcoming episode of the Mirror's Pod Save the Queen podcast that he believed Harry might return home without his wife. READ MORE: Royal expert slams 'gossip' about Queen's mental health and rubbishes Charles claims Questioned if the Sussexes would come back to the UK to live, Ken exclusively told the Mirror's Pod Save the Queen podcast : "Personally I do and I base that on gut reaction really. I just cannot see them forever more living in California. "It's clear to … [Read more...] about Prince Harry ‘could return to UK without Meghan in new role’ says ex-protection officer
‘It’s essential, fact!’ Backlash grows over Harry and Meghan UK row as ‘privileges lost’
Prince Harry's security concerns discussed by Palmer SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Omid Scobie, who is writing his second book about the exiled Sussexes, wrote a lengthy article on the subject for Yahoo! News, where he works as Royal Executive Editor.He spoke of the need for security after an intruder, who was charged with treason after breaking into the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day carrying a crossbow. Mr Scobie said: "For members of the monarchy, including those who have chosen to step away like Prince Harry, this high level of security is essential. Related articles 'Height of ignorance' Meghan faces US backlash Meghan Markle was 'set up for an incredible amount of abuse' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s essential, fact!’ Backlash grows over Harry and Meghan UK row as ‘privileges lost’
Twisted perv used Moonpig cards to blackmail £80,000 out of desperate women
A vile pervert threatened to share intimate pictures and videos of two women in a 'horrific' blackmail campaign in which he sent threatening Moonpig cards to them asking for money. Bully Zeashan Mahmood, 30, was caged on Wednesday (August 10) after his two victims spoke against him and revealed the sick details of his crimes in court. The court heard that Mahmood made various fake Instagram accounts to hound his victims out of cash. READ MORE: Mum's world 'torn apart' as girl, 4, killed in Thornton Heath gas blast pictured In total, the victims sent him over £80,000 in a desperate attempt to stop the images being shared reports Manchester Evening News. After being reported to the police, he then sent a victim Moonpig cards demanding further cash, threatening to tell their families. He even sent one an email saying "guess who is alive" and another with her intimate pictures attached to it. One of his victims had disclosed private pictures and videos to Mahmood in 2017. … [Read more...] about Twisted perv used Moonpig cards to blackmail £80,000 out of desperate women
Family lost in Australian Outback after taking wrong turn drank from puddles to survive
A family who took a wrong turn and ended up 100km off course in Australia's harsh Outback badlands have revealed the desperate measures they took to ensure survival. The Outback is a remote, vast, sparsely populated area of Australia that spans 5.6 million km2, and covers more than 70% of the continent, much of it dry and arid. Darian Aspinall, 27, her two children Winter Bellamy, 2, and Koda Bellamy, 4, and their grandmother Leah Gooding, 50, were heading for Adelaide, New South Wales, in the south of the country, from Cairns, in the state of Queensland in the north east. READ MORE: Met Office predicts exactly when heatwave will peak and issues sleep warning Between them and their destination was a large portion of the Outback, and they had intended on stopping in the remote township of Packsaddle, NSW, on the way. However, recent flooding had sullied the roads and a wrong turn meant they ended up more than 100km from their intended destination. A major search … [Read more...] about Family lost in Australian Outback after taking wrong turn drank from puddles to survive
Prince Harry and Prince William ‘kept in dark’ over new doc about Princess Diana’s death
Princes William and Harry have reportedly been kept in the dark over a new documentary about the death of their mother Princess Diana. It has been announced that the new Channel 4 show will explore the police investigations that followed the death of Diana and the conspiracy theories that spread in their wake. The princess was 36 when she was killed following a car crash in Paris on August 31 1997 - almost 25 years ago. The four-part series called Investigating Diana: Death In Paris will recount the dual inquiries into the incident – the first by the French Brigade Criminelle in 1997, the second by the Metropolitan Police in 2004. Prince William and Prince Harry at the unveiling of a statue of their late mother Princess Diana ( Image: Getty Images) According to The Telegraph , sources have confirmed that neither William nor Harry was consulted about the documentary or been shown a preview of it. Both princes have been protective of their mother's memory. … [Read more...] about Prince Harry and Prince William ‘kept in dark’ over new doc about Princess Diana’s death
Prince William ‘very unlikely’ to visit Prince Harry during US trip, experts say
Prince William is heading stateside later this year to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony which is being held in Boston, Massachusetts. The 10-year project was launched by The Duke of Cambridge in 2021 and will see 50 finalists win £1 million each to scale their environmental solution so that it can have the greatest impact. William announced that he had chosen Boston as the host city for this year and that the ceremony will be held in December at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum. The news of the US royal visit prompted many to question whether or not Prince William will travel to see his brother, Prince Harry , and his family in California. But experts on ITV's Royal Rota podcast seem to think this is unlikely thanks to the enormous distance between the two states and the timing of Prince Harry's highly-anticipated memoir. The two hosts of ITV's Royal Rota podcast , Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson, offered an insight into why they do not … [Read more...] about Prince William ‘very unlikely’ to visit Prince Harry during US trip, experts say