The young royal, nine, is reportedly “protective” of her mother, 42, and royal biographer Ingrid Stewart said this was evident at last month’s Trooping the Colour.
“I think that Charlotte is really taking care of her mum,” she told The Mirror. “It was quite sweet the way she stood in front of her [on the Buckingham Palace balcony] and they kept chatting.
“Charlotte seems to be very full of admiration for her mother, which I think is a lovely thing, too.”
Meanwhile, Princess Anne is said to be “recovering slowly” after she was hospitalised after being kicked by a horse.
The Princess Royal, 73, suffered a concussion and minor injuries as a result of the incident on her Gatcombe Park estate.
“Anne is receiving home rehabilitation,” a source told The Express. “Tim and Zara are helping coordinate the medical visits and make sure she has everything she needs.
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Prince Harry award petition reachers 70,000 signatures
A petition calling for American sporting network ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give Prince Harry an award for veterans has reached 70,000 signatures.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games, but tens of thousands of people have argued that there are more deserving recipients.
ESPN has defended its decision in light of the controversy, hailing the “incredible” work of the games, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Change.org petition reads: “Prince Harry, while a former military officer, has been involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude.
“He has faced accusations of endangering his squadron by publicly revealing military kills. The Prince also allegedly targeted his own father, Prince Charles, during a flyover.
“More recently, his role in the Invictus games, a platform meant to celebrate the resilience and dedication of veterans, has been criticized as self-centred.”
Princess Charlotte ‘taking care’ of Kate Middleton
Princess Charlotte is reported to be “taking care” of her mother the Princess of Wales as she continues her cancer treatment.
The young royal, nine, is said to be “protective” of Kate, 42, at this difficult time.
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told The Mirror: “I think that Charlotte is really taking care of her mum. It was quite sweet the way she [Charlotte] stood in front of her [on the Buckingham Palace balcony] and they kept chatting.
“Charlotte seems to be very full of admiration for her mother, which I think is a lovely thing, too.”
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Prince Harry ‘needs to think deeper’ about accepting awards, expert claims
Prince Harry “needs to think deeper” about the awards he accepts amid ongoing backlash over his receipt of the Pat Tillman Award, an expert has claimed.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to receive the award for veterans this week for his work with the Invictus Games, but tens of thousands of people have signed a petition arguing t
hat they are more deserving recipients.
“Unfortunately in the last five or six years he has entered a different world, a false world of showbiz premieres, easy money and distorted media interviews and he has lost his common touch,” Royal expert Phil Dampier told the MailOnline.
“He should have realised, or certainly his PR people should have realised, that this award would look out of place and annoy some veterans and their families, and there would be a backlash.
“He needs to learn from this experience and take stock and think much deeper in future about what baubles and prizes he accepts.
“It’s easy to blame Meghan for keeping him away from his old friends and contacts but ultimately it’s down to him.”
Emma Guinness9 July 2024 08:00
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Prince Harry held back in memoir to avoid upsetting Prince William and King Charles
Prince Harry reportedly had enough material to write two memoirs but chose to cut down what he said in Spare to avoid upsetting Prince William and King Charles.
The repercussions from Harry’s 2023 memoir are still ongoing as they have led to a review of his US visa application following his revelations about prior drug use.
Donald Trump said that if he is reelected and it emerges that the Duke lied on his application, he will be treated “like any other citizen”.
“It could have been two books, put it that way,” he told The Telegraph.
“And the hard bit was taking things out. There are some things that have happened, especially between me and my brother, and to some extent between me and my father, that I just don’t want the world to know. Because I don’t think they would ever forgive me.”
Concern as Harry and Meghan’s Netflix contract runs out next year
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $100 million deal with Netflix is set to come to an end next year and this could spell trouble for the royal family, one commentator has claimed.
“Netflix are no longer producing the series of The Crown, as they previously were. They might therefore have less interest in the Sussexes,” Richard Fitzwilliams told the Mirror.
“If they lost this contract, with Archewell, their business and charitable foundation, having so few donors, they might well be in financial trouble.
“Since their exposes of royal life has made megabucks, but little else has made money, the Royal Family better hope that this unpredictable and ruthlessly ambitious couple stays with Netflix.”
The revelation comes amid the news that Meghan has just finished filming a cooking programme for the platform.
Harry and Meghan signed the five-year deal with the streaming service after stepping down as working royals in 2020.
Queen Camilla wants King Charles ‘to be proud of her’
Queen Camilla has been praised for her hard work amid the royal family’s recent health troubles.
As the Queen Consort approaches her 77th birthday, she has been praised for taking on a large number of engagements later in life as “a woman who has never had to knuckle down to a solid career or the slog of a 9 to 5 job.”
“Camilla is certainly rocking it as she approaches her 77th birthday,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine.
“I think she might have surprised herself by enjoying hard work as much as she seems to be doing!
“She is, after all, a woman who has never had to knuckle down to a solid career or the slog of a 9 to 5 job.
“She has shouldered a sharply increased workload and a massive amount of responsibility in the past few months – and is looking and sounding great on it!
“I think part of it is because she so much wants the man she loves to be proud of her, and to pull her weight in their partnership.”
Harry and Meghan’s Canada trip could ‘jeopardise’ the Commonwealth
Concerns are growing ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to Canada in February of next year.
According to a source, there are fears about the potential impact any negative statements about the Commonwealth could have on the 56 member states.
The couple are set to visit to attend the the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler in February 2025.
“Harry and Meghan haven’t exactly been very supportive in the past,” the “well placed” source told The Express.
“This trip has been flagged as of great importance over fears that any negative sentiments made about the union during their visit could jeopardise the Commonwealth.
“It’s even been discussed that it might be beneficial to get Harry and Meghan back on side in case there are any incidents that occur while they are promoting the Invictus Games.”
Canada joined the British Commonwealth as an independent state in 1931.
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Royal family calls for more community volunteers
The royal family has encouraged people to volunteer in their local community.
Sharing a picture of Queen Camilla alongside a group of volunteers on social media, the post marked Thank You Day on 7 July.
“The contribution that volunteers make provides a vital lifeline for thousands of people across the country,” the post read.
“Thank you for your tireless efforts to make a difference to the lives of so many!”
In the background, several posters advertised things that people can volunteer including their smiles and strength.
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Extinction Rebellion plans three-day occupation of Windsor Castle grounds
Extinction Rebellion is planning a three-day occupation of the grounds of Windsor Castle next month and have invited King Charles to join them.
The environmental group is staging the occupation between 30 August and 1 September and quoted King Charles’s book, Harmony, written when he was still a prince, stating that the Monarch “clearly understands the plight of the planet and the urgent need for society to change course”.
They said the protest is designed to attack “the system”, but speculated that Charles will be less vocal about environmental issues now that he is the reigning monarch.
As well as the King, the group called upon “all people of good hearts and good conscience” to turn up to the occupation for “three days of beauty, community, action and democracy”.
Prince Harry ‘bored’ by new life in America
The Duke of Sussex is said to be “bored” by his new life in America and misses his friends in the UK, an expert has claimed.
Harry, 39, moved to California with his family after stepping down as a working royal in 2020.
He is said not to be receiving visits from his British friends because they find Meghan “difficult”.
Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror: “Harry is increasingly bored and looking back across the Atlantic where most of his army and school friends still live and whom he never sees because they won’t visit him in the States because they find Meghan difficult.”
This comes amid claims that Harry is looking for a residence in the UK after he stayed in a London hotel on his most recent visit after handing back the keys to Frogmore Cottage last June.
