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Prince Charles must ‘avoid scandal’ when King says royal expert Sign up for FREE royal alerts 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 future king typically visits his Birkhall home, on the Balmoral estate, each year to celebrate Hogmanay along with the Duchess of Cornwall. It is believed the couple have made this trip each year since they were married in 2015. Related articles Queen Elizabeth II praised as 'charismatic' in latest royal first Pregnant Princess Eugenie ‘QUITS’ Harry and Meghan’s Frogmore Cottage However according to a source close to the couple they won’t be visiting this year as they “do not want to cause trouble”. Currently the SNP controlled Scottish government … [Read more...] about Royal family: Prince Charles won’t visit Scotland after Sturgeon makes him ‘unwelcome’

Since marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan Markle has carefully curated her own style with a sense of aesthetic independence not usually associated with members of the royal family. Fiercely proud of the fact that she doesn't use the services of a stylist , Meghan has moved away from many established royal conventions both in her wardrobe choices and her working practices. From commissioning a French fashion brand to make her wedding dress to stepping out at royal functions in bold and exciting colors, Meghan has a strong connection with how she dresses. One fashion staple in the duchess' wardrobe that she is particularly fond of is the mini-dress. This 1960s invention has been reinterpreted over subsequent decades into a chic wardrobe essential. For the royals though, the mini dress or skirt is a rarely worn item. In the 1960s, the two leading royal followers of fashion did adopt the miniskirt, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret. Others, including the queen, have … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and the modern royal mini dress

Despite having vowed to stop discussing the royal family, Meghan Markle's father likened his daughter's in-laws to a cult during an interview with The Sun newspaper. "They are either like Scientologists or the Stepford family," Thomas Markle said. "If they hear anybody say anything they just lock the doors. They need to speak up!" Calling the royal family "cult-like," Thomas Markle suggested he still hasn't been able to reach the Duchess of Sussex because her new family operated like the Church of Scientology. "They are secretive," he said. "They close the door, pull the shades down and put their fingers in their ears so they don't have to hear." He added: "Maybe they have a secret handshake too! You cannot ask a question of them—as they won't answer." In a series of previous interviews, the 74-year-old retired Hollywood lighting director said he had not spoken to his daughter since she married Prince Harry in May. He suggested her phone number had changed since he last … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s dad called the British royal family a cult like “Scientologists or Stepford family”

Meghan Markle's father Thomas told reporters that he had dramatically hung up on Prince Harry during a heated phone discussion about the press. On Saturday night, the Duchess of Sussex's father, 74, told the Mail on Sunday that he lied to the newlyweds over the phone about staging a series of photos for the paparazzi while he was in hospital recovering from a heart attack. Although he described the timing of the phone call as "rude," he admitted that Prince Harry was "absolutely" right to condemn him for his behavior. Markle revealed that he made secret arrangements to take a series of staged photographs for the paparazzi , including ones of him being fitted with a suit ahead of the wedding. Markle admitted to then lying about the shots during a phone call with Prince Harry. "If you had listened to me this would never have happened," Markle recalls the prince saying over the phone, before he responded: "Maybe it would be better for you guys if I was dead... then you … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s father Thomas hung up on “rude” Prince Harry during heated phone call

Meghan Markle's father is still set to walk his daughter down the aisle for her wedding to Prince Harry on Saturday, despite allegations he posed for staged paparazzi photos with U.S.-based photographer Jeff Rayner. Thomas Markle was left "deeply embarrassed" by claims he had posed for pictures while being measured for a wedding suit and googling news of his daughter's impending nuptials, his son Thomas Jr. told The Daily Mail . And Markle is reportedly intending to privately apologize to his daughter and her fiancé before the ceremony, which will take place at St. George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle at noon GMT. Speaking to British newspaper The Mirror , Thomas Jr., 51, said his father will "apologize sincerely to Meg" for the pictures, which were taken after he claimed he was being harassed by snappers. "People are quick to judge but they have no idea how much scrutiny we live under," Thomas Jr. told The Mirror . "Ever since Meg's relationship with … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s dad is “deeply embarrassed” by staged photo claims, his son says

Meghan Markle will visit the United States to see her friends and family without Prince Harry. Us Weekly reported that Markle's trip would take place before the couple undertook a royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, planned for October. This would coincide with the Invictus Games, the Paralympic-style competition for military veterans which was founded by the prince and is due to be held in Sydney from October 20 through October 27. The couple are said to be keen to go the United States together next year, so that Meghan can introduce Harry to "everything she loves about the U.S," and as a way to highlight and strengthen ties between the countries. Markle's solo trip would be an unofficial one, the magazine reported. Earlier in July, the couple visited Dublin on a two-day trip in which they met the Irish president and prime minister and were mobbed by fans. Days earlier, Markle's half sister, Samantha Markle, criticized her sibling on Twitter after … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle is heading to the U.S. alone to visit her friends and family for the first time since her wedding

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have handed royal wedding guests a seven-page document outlining rules for the big day. Those rules include no gifts, no phones, and absolutely no swords. The pair are set to tie the knot on Saturday in a ceremony at St. George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle at 12pm GMT, with 600 guests invited to share their special day. But the guests will be subject to strict rules that include guidelines on how to act, such as when to use the bathroom, what to wear and how to get to the ceremony. "Guests are advised that there are very limited toilet facilities in St George's Chapel, but these are available for guests' use between 9am and 11am at which point this facility will become restricted for the duration of the service," the guidelines said, according to the Daily Mail , with bathroom facilities reopening after 1pm. And guests will not be permitted to take their own snaps as a way to remember the day, with phones or "any device used for … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry give their guests seven-page rules list, which includes “no swords”

MILLIONS of households could be hit by broadband disruption this summer as almost 40,000 BT staff voted to strike last night. Over 30,000 Openreach engineers and 9,000 BT call centre workers will vote as early as next week over whether they should strike this summer. It would be the first national strike in 35 years. Employees who have stayed working at home face the biggest disruption. It comes amid fears of a summer of discontent. Train strikes crippled the UK earlier this month and union leaders have warned industrial action will spread across the public sector. The CWU is also balloting 115,000 postal workers at Royal Mail about strike action. The telecoms giant has been in a three-month dispute with the CWU over pay, as it accuses BT of introducing a low flat-rate pay rise despite soaring inflation . BT offered 58,000 frontline workers a £1,500 pay rise in April. The hike is equal to a 5% on average and 8% rise for the lowest paid. A BT spokesperson … [Read more...] about Millions of BT customers could be hit by disruption this summer as staff vote to strike

Meghan Markle's public family drama has a new character, Frederick Markle, the Duchess of Sussex's uncle, and brother of her father Thomas Markle. On Thursday, The Daily Mail released a newly unearthed photo of Frederick, who it said is a self-proclaimed Catholic bishop, dressed in an extravagant golden religious costume. The photo was believed to have been taken in the early 1980s, during a time when Frederick's Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church had at least 40 members. Last year, The Mail revealed that Frederick is head of a Catholic church at the edge of Sanford, Florida. Although the establishment used to have parishioners, they have now all reportedly left, and the chapel is no longer publicly listed. But Frederick still prefers to be referred to as Bishop Dismas F. Markle According to The Mail , neighbours have said that Frederick seldom leaves his house apart from visits to church and fast food restaurants. He reportedly also has an estranged wife, Theresa, and son, … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s uncle is the self-proclaimed head of a Florida Catholic church without parishioners

Suits alum Meghan Markle doesn't have to kiss any more frogs to land her Prince Charming. The former actress will have a royal wedding fit for a princess when she marries Prince Harry—born Henry Charles Albert David—May 19. This ceremony is set to be one of the most talked-about events of the year, and a lot goes into making a ceremony of this caliber a success. With the big day quickly approaching, here's a list of 20 things you need to know: How to Watch the Ceremony Several major networks will broadcast Markle and Prince Harry's wedding live, including: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, HBO, PBS and BBC. While these networks are scheduled to air separate coverage ahead of the main event, the ceremony is slated to begin at 7 a.m. ET. Aside from this, Fathom Events is holding a screening for the royal wedding at 200 theaters nationwide at 10 a.m. ET. The Wedding's Location The couple's ceremony is being held at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. St. George's … [Read more...] about Here are 20 facts about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding