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Queen reportedly told Harry to wait a year before Meghan wedding, new biography claims
royal13 days ago

Queen reportedly told Harry to wait a year before Meghan wedding, new biography claims

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.

William's coronation snub of Harry fuels talk of a tougher royal era
celebrity13 days ago

William's coronation snub of Harry fuels talk of a tougher royal era

Royal biographer Tom Bower’s Betrayal claims Prince William told a coronation guest he wouldn’t invite Harry to his upcoming coronation, signaling a tougher stance toward the Sussexes when William becomes king. The book also suggests William could strip titles from the Sussex children, a move that would echo across the royal family, though such assertions remain highly controversial. Harry and William have not appeared publicly together since 2024, and Meghan and Harry’s spokesperson has dismissed the biography while urging fact-based scrutiny.

Charles Considers Abdication as Andrew Scandal Rocks the Palace
world1 month ago

Charles Considers Abdication as Andrew Scandal Rocks the Palace

Reports say King Charles is weighing an abrupt abdication in favor of Prince William, citing health concerns and fallout from his brother Andrew’s arrest. Insiders claim the move could shield the monarchy’s legacy amid a palace scandal, with William expected to be crowned this summer to steer attention away from the controversy. The story centers on Globe’s coverage of Andrew’s arrest and potential palace cover-ups, and notes that these claims are based on insiders and may be unconfirmed.

Velvet Signaling: William and Kate Use BAFTA Appearance to Show Royal Unity
world1 month ago

Velvet Signaling: William and Kate Use BAFTA Appearance to Show Royal Unity

Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, attended the BAFTAs in coordinated burgundy velvet outfits as a deliberate display of royal unity amid scrutiny following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest. Their carefully chosen palette and coordinated fashion—part of Catherine’s long-running Pantone diplomacy and sustainability through rewearing—signal a controlled public image and continuity for the monarchy, in their first BAFTAs together since Catherine’s cancer treatment.

Royals at BAFTA: William and Catherine Steady a Royal Presence Amid Drama
entertainment1 month ago

Royals at BAFTA: William and Catherine Steady a Royal Presence Amid Drama

Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, attended the BAFTA Film Awards in London, walking the red carpet with William in a burgundy velvet jacket and Catherine in a pink Gucci dress and not pausing for press as royal-family drama swirls around Prince Andrew’s arrest; BAFTA president William and host Alan Cumming helped keep the night on track.