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Royal author and historian Andrew Lownie defends his claim that Sarah Ferguson had a long-running sexual relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, saying the allegations are fully sourced from former P Diddy employees and Ferguson. The assertion appears in an updated paperback of his book Entitled and has been defended to The Sunday Times amid scrutiny.
Prince Harry used a Kyiv Security Forum speech to urge American leadership to honour its treaty obligations and help end the Ukraine war, prompting Donald Trump to fire back with an eight‑word jab saying Harry doesn’t speak for the UK.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s four-day Australia tour has been derided by commentators as a money‑making publicity drive, with paid events and media tie‑ins (including Meghan’s As Ever venture and MasterChef appearance) cited as evidence; the couple deny the charge, saying the trip is not a publicity tour and is rooted in their ongoing charitable work, with privately funded engagements, though questions about security costs remain.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were mobbed by cheering fans at the Sydney Opera House on the final day of their Australia tour, after meeting Bondi Beach terror-attack survivors in Bondi and sailing around Sydney Harbour with Invictus participants; security kept fans safe as they took selfies, with Meghan also preparing for a separate three‑day women’s retreat called Her Best Life over the weekend (not part of the tour). The visit comes as fans’ reception appears to have shifted from earlier controversy, and the tour concludes with a rugby match between NSW Waratahs and Moana Pasifika.
Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale (alongside former trustee Mark Dyer) over statements connected to a leadership row that led him to step down as patron; Sentebale says it faces an adverse media campaign and has sought court protection, while Harry and Dyer deny the claims. The Charity Commission found no widespread bullying but criticizes mismanagement and lack of clear delegations within Sentebale, and the charity says legal action is needed to protect staff and donors as it carries on with its mission in Lesotho and Botswana.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not attend the Easter Matins at St George’s Chapel, Windsor with King Charles and the Queen, choosing to spend the holiday away instead. Royal sources say the move has the King’s blessing and they will participate in future family celebrations, amid ongoing fallout from Epstein-related revelations; the sisters remain part of the royal fold and have kept their titles while keeping a lower profile.
A Telegraph-reported claim via Hugo Vickers’ biography says Queen Elizabeth II told Prince Harry to “wait a year” before marrying Meghan Markle; Harry proposed in 2016 and wed Meghan in 2018 amid family concerns, with William reportedly urging him to slow down; the couple now have two children and live in Montecito.
The Prince and Princess of Wales joined King Charles and other royals at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day, with Catherine wearing a navy Catherine Walker dress and a wide-brimmed hat that sparked playful kissing moments; the service included the world premiere of the Commonwealth Symphony and messages highlighting partnership across the Commonwealth.
Meghan Markle posted a rare new Instagram image of her daughter Princess Lilibet cuddled on a seaside rock to celebrate International Women’s Day, captioning it “For the woman she will be one day…” and crediting the photo to “Papa Sussex.” The post continues Meghan’s pattern of sharing candid family snaps on Instagram, following a Valentine’s Day image that drew backlash.
Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever is ending its partnership with Netflix, with Netflix saying Meghan will continue growing the brand independently. The news drew social-media criticism from fans who accused the announcement of being handled poorly, including insults like “acting like trash,” even as Netflix and her team frame the move as a maturation of the brand going forward.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Powys, Wales, greeting crowds in the rain and taking part in community activities at The Hanging Gardens ahead of St David’s Day, with Catherine wearing a burgundy outfit.
Queen Camilla hosted rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot at Clarence House, telling her she was speechless by her account in the memoir. Camilla, a long-time advocate for victims of sexual violence, read Hymn to Life in two days and praised Pelicot's courage after sending a personal letter of support commending her for waiving anonymity. Pelicot's case led to convictions of her ex-husband and 50 other men, and the meeting came as Pelicot promoted the memoir.
With police and prosecutors examining leaked documents tied to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein, a royal expert says Charles could follow the late Queen’s crisis-playbook and address the nation in a personal, televised message to soothe public unease, after Andrew’s titles were stripped and his position within the Royal Family remains under scrutiny.
Meghan Markle shared a Valentine’s Day Instagram post showing Prince Harry holding Princess Lilibet in a pink outfit with a bouquet of red balloons, with Archie mentioned in the caption; fans praised the rare glimpse of the family.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for a state visit at Windsor Castle on March 18–19, 2026—the first Nigerian head of state to visit the UK in 37 years.