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Prince Edward has been named as the new Duke of Edinburgh, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The title, granted by King Charles III on the prince's 59th birthday, will be held for his lifetime.
Prince Philip, who died in 2021, had formerly been Duke of Edinburgh - given the title on the morning of his wedding to Princess Elizabeth, who later became Queen Elizabeth II.
The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, will be in Edinburgh later.
The couple are expected to attend an event in the Scottish capital on Friday marking the first year of the war in Ukraine.
Prince Edward becomes the Duke of Edinburgh almost two years after the death of his father, Philip, who held the title for more than 70 years.
It was understood that Philip had wanted Edward, his youngest son, to take on the title, but the decision was left in the hands of King Charles.
The title, granted by King Charles III on the prince's 59th birthday, will be held for his lifetime.
Prince Philip, who died in 2021, had formerly been Duke of Edinburgh - given the title on the morning of his wedding to Princess Elizabeth, who later became Queen Elizabeth II.
The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, will be in Edinburgh later.
The couple are expected to attend an event in the Scottish capital on Friday marking the first year of the war in Ukraine.
Prince Edward becomes the Duke of Edinburgh almost two years after the death of his father, Philip, who held the title for more than 70 years.
It was understood that Philip had wanted Edward, his youngest son, to take on the title, but the decision was left in the hands of King Charles.
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Revealed: royals took more than £1bn income from controversial estates
King Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth II have received payments equivalent to more than £1bn from two land and property estates that are at the centre of a centuries-old debate over whether their profits should be given to the public instead.
An investigation by the Guardian has established the full scale of income extracted by the royals from the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, which run giant portfolios of land and property across England.
The duchies operate as professionally run real estate empires that manage swathes of farmland, hotels, medieval castles, offices, shops and some of London’s prime luxury real estate. They also have substantial investment portfolios, but pay no corporation tax or capital gains tax.
Duchy accounts, held in parliamentary and state archives, reveal how the queen and her first-born son, in his capacity as the Duke of Cornwall, benefited from a huge increase in their revenues from the duchies during her seven-decade reign.
What is Cost of the crown?
Last year, their duchy income totalled £41.8m. Adjusting for inflation, the pair have received the equivalent of more than £1.2bn in total revenues from the two estates.
Profits from the Duchy of Lancaster, which consists of 18,481 hectares of rural land, primarily in the north of England and the Midlands, automatically pass to whoever is sitting on the throne. The estate itself is valued at £652m.
The Duchy of Cornwall, which encompasses 52,450 hectares, mostly in the south-west of England, is worth more than £1bn. The estate has not kept pace with legislation, passed in 2013, to bring gender equality into royal succession. Its profits still only go automatically to the male heir to the throne.
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King Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth II have received payments equivalent to more than £1bn from two land and property estates that are at the centre of a centuries-old debate over whether their profits should be given to the public instead.
An investigation by the Guardian has established the full scale of income extracted by the royals from the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, which run giant portfolios of land and property across England.
The duchies operate as professionally run real estate empires that manage swathes of farmland, hotels, medieval castles, offices, shops and some of London’s prime luxury real estate. They also have substantial investment portfolios, but pay no corporation tax or capital gains tax.
Duchy accounts, held in parliamentary and state archives, reveal how the queen and her first-born son, in his capacity as the Duke of Cornwall, benefited from a huge increase in their revenues from the duchies during her seven-decade reign.
What is Cost of the crown?
Last year, their duchy income totalled £41.8m. Adjusting for inflation, the pair have received the equivalent of more than £1.2bn in total revenues from the two estates.
Profits from the Duchy of Lancaster, which consists of 18,481 hectares of rural land, primarily in the north of England and the Midlands, automatically pass to whoever is sitting on the throne. The estate itself is valued at £652m.
The Duchy of Cornwall, which encompasses 52,450 hectares, mostly in the south-west of England, is worth more than £1bn. The estate has not kept pace with legislation, passed in 2013, to bring gender equality into royal succession. Its profits still only go automatically to the male heir to the throne.
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How the British royal family hides its wealth from public scrutiny
Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, the Guardian’s Cost of the crown series exposes the entrenched secrecy around the royal family’s money and wealth
How much money will the coronation of King Charles III cost the British public? What tax rate will our new king pay on his private income? How many engagements did “working royals” such as the Dukes of Gloucester and Kent attend over the last five years? How much were they paid? How much rent do Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who are not working royals, pay for residences in royal palaces?
In recent weeks, the Guardian has posed all of these questions to Buckingham Palace. The responses boil down to “ask someone else”, “work it out for yourself”, or simply “you have no right to know”. We beg to differ.
Obituaries of Queen Elizabeth II uniformly applauded her calm stewardship of the realm, or her supposed non-interference in British politics. None mentioned another hallmark of her reign: entrenched secrecy, which has given rise to a culture in which the British people are deprived of the most basic information about the monarchy.
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Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, the Guardian’s Cost of the crown series exposes the entrenched secrecy around the royal family’s money and wealth
How much money will the coronation of King Charles III cost the British public? What tax rate will our new king pay on his private income? How many engagements did “working royals” such as the Dukes of Gloucester and Kent attend over the last five years? How much were they paid? How much rent do Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who are not working royals, pay for residences in royal palaces?
In recent weeks, the Guardian has posed all of these questions to Buckingham Palace. The responses boil down to “ask someone else”, “work it out for yourself”, or simply “you have no right to know”. We beg to differ.
Obituaries of Queen Elizabeth II uniformly applauded her calm stewardship of the realm, or her supposed non-interference in British politics. None mentioned another hallmark of her reign: entrenched secrecy, which has given rise to a culture in which the British people are deprived of the most basic information about the monarchy.
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Prince William was paid a "very large sum" by the owners of the Sun newspaper to settle historical phone-hacking claims, court papers say.
The payment in 2020 was revealed in papers from Prince Harry's lawyers as part of his legal action against News Group Newspapers at the High Court.
The Duke of Sussex is suing the publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering.
But NGN says he has run out of time to bring a claim.
The documents do not disclose the amount Prince William settled for and do not have the details of what it related to. A spokesman for the Prince of Wales said they would not comment on ongoing legal proceedings.
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The payment in 2020 was revealed in papers from Prince Harry's lawyers as part of his legal action against News Group Newspapers at the High Court.
The Duke of Sussex is suing the publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering.
But NGN says he has run out of time to bring a claim.
The documents do not disclose the amount Prince William settled for and do not have the details of what it related to. A spokesman for the Prince of Wales said they would not comment on ongoing legal proceedings.
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Controlled explosion and man arrested outside Buckingham Palace after throwing suspected shotgun cartridges into palace grounds, say police
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The Crown: How has Netflix handled Princess Diana's death?
Princess Diana's death as a result of a car crash in Paris may have happened more than 25 years ago, but is still fresh in the memories of many.
It's why the portrayal of such events in the new series of Netflix's The Crown are under so much scrutiny.
The first part of series six, which was written by Peter Morgan and released on Thursday, has already divided critics for its portrayal of sensitive and private events.
Over the course of four episodes, Princess Diana's post-divorce life is explored - from her role as doting mother to Princes William and Harry, to her charity work on landmines in Bosnia and friendship with Egyptian businessman, Mohamed Al Fayed, and romance with his son Dodi.
Episode three focuses on the events leading up to Princess Diana's death, culminating in the car crash that killed her, aged 36 and Dodi, aged 42, in the Pont de l'Alma underpass in Paris.
In the fourth episode, which concludes the first release of the sixth series, we see a dramatization of events proceeding Diana and Dodi's deaths, including reactions from the royal family, the public and then-Prime Minister Tony Blair.
What it gets right
This portion of the series (the next six episodes are due to be released in mid-December) is dominated by the media attention Princess Diana gets, with paparazzi harassing her wherever she goes, whilst also showing her efforts to try and bargain with them to protect herself and her children.
Royal commentator and film critic Richard Fitzwilliams says this depiction "is pretty accurate" and goes as far as saying "she was hunted" by cameras.
He tells the BBC: "If you're frank about it, Diana did play with the press and [The Crown] did give some insight into that".
Mr Fitzwilliams also said the show's portrayal of the "absolutely terrible" bidding war by newspapers for pictures of the late princess felt true to history, as did the complicated relationship between the press and the royals at that time.
The fourth episode also wrestles with the royal reaction to Princess Diana's death, with a storyline based on the Queen's apparent reluctance to make any public statement.
Academic and royal specialist Pauline MacLaren says the show's portrayal of the Queen and the public's reaction to the royals at this time "is fairly accurate".
She says the Queen's address to the nation taking place nearly a week after Diana's death "was certainly a big criticism" at the time.
"One of the crisis points that the Queen had in her reign was the public's reaction to her apparent lack of sympathy for Diana's death," she tells the BBC.
MacLaren also says she believes the grieving of Princes William and Harry in the show "is well handled".
The young princes, William played by Rufus Kampa and Harry, played by Fflyn Edwards, were 15 and 12 at the time their mother died.
In the show, Prince William is seen dealing with his mother's death by disappearing into the grounds of Balmoral Castle, in Scotland, for several hours in the pouring rain.
Whilst MacLaren says its not known whether these events are "fact or fiction", she sees this as a "sensitive portrayal of the boys' sorrow at their mother's death".
What it doesn't get right
Prince Charles, now King Charles III, features heavily in scenes showing the aftermath of Diana's death in The Crown.
In scenes that dramatise his conversations with the Queen, he appears to press for a royal plane to bring back Diana's coffin from Paris, as well as calling on his mother to address the nation after she expresses hesitancy.
"I would read those [scenes] as fictionalised," MacLaren says.
"People know that the series is not a documentary and I think that has got through to everybody," she adds.
Charles appears in the show to have a sensitive side, crying at the Paris hospital where Diana was pronounced dead and comforting his sons.
Prince Harry wrote in his 2023 memoir Spare that "Pa didn't hug me" when he told him his mother had died and that a pat on the knee was the most comfort he received.
A young Prince Harry is also seen crying in a church service on the morning he learns of Diana's passing, when Harry says in his book that he didn't cry until he saw his mother's coffin being lowered into the ground.
"My body convulsed and my chin fell and I began to sob uncontrollably into my hands," he wrote.
"I felt ashamed of violating the family ethos, but I couldn't hold it in any longer. It's ok, I reassured myself, it's ok. There aren't any cameras around."
A part of the show which has probably received the most criticism is the appearance of ghosts of Princess and Diana and Dodi Fayed in episode four.
Richard Fitzwilliams calls the storyline, in which Diana "haunts" Charles and the Queen "stupid", "ridiculous" and Dodi haunting his father, "somewhat of a caricature".
He sees this as a transgression for British writer Peter Morgan, who was also behind Oscar-nominated 2006 film The Queen, which depicts the events following the death of the Diana.
"The odd thing is the writing [of the ghost scene] compared to The Queen, which is superb and holds up extremely well".
Fitzwilliams also takes issue with some of the speculative scenes throughout series six, including the portrayal of Diana and Dodi's growing romance and conversations with Diana and her sons.
In real life, Diana and Dodi had probably known each other for around a month before they died, which is accurately portrayed in the show, but it remains unknown whether Dodi proposed to Diana or not.
"There's a 10-minute scene [in episode three] between Dodi and Diana in Paris before they take their fateful journey," Fitzwilliams says.
The pair are seen trying to help each other with issues plaguing their lives, with Diana making an admission that she wants to spend more time with her children, and Dodi admitting he wants to break away from his controlling father.
"It's bad, it's cliché - they're psychoanalysing each other and Dodi has an imaginary conversation with his father," Fitzwilliams adds.
Again, a scene which shows the last telephone conversation between Diana, who is in Paris, and her sons who are with their father at Balmoral, has never been confirmed to have taken place.
"I think would be very deeply hurtful if either of them saw it," Fitzwilliam says.
Prince Harry, who makes programmes for Netflix through his media company, has admitted to watching The Crown, but is yet to comment on whether he thinks it accurately portrays his family or not.
The second half of the final season, which will be released in December, will cover events including the Queen's Golden Jubilee, Prince Charles and Camilla's wedding and the courtship of William and Kate - now the Prince and Princess of Wales - at the University of St Andrews.
SOURCE: BBCPrincess Diana's death as a result of a car crash in Paris may have happened more than 25 years ago, but is still fresh in the memories of many.
It's why the portrayal of such events in the new series of Netflix's The Crown are under so much scrutiny.
The first part of series six, which was written by Peter Morgan and released on Thursday, has already divided critics for its portrayal of sensitive and private events.
Over the course of four episodes, Princess Diana's post-divorce life is explored - from her role as doting mother to Princes William and Harry, to her charity work on landmines in Bosnia and friendship with Egyptian businessman, Mohamed Al Fayed, and romance with his son Dodi.
Episode three focuses on the events leading up to Princess Diana's death, culminating in the car crash that killed her, aged 36 and Dodi, aged 42, in the Pont de l'Alma underpass in Paris.
In the fourth episode, which concludes the first release of the sixth series, we see a dramatization of events proceeding Diana and Dodi's deaths, including reactions from the royal family, the public and then-Prime Minister Tony Blair.
What it gets right
This portion of the series (the next six episodes are due to be released in mid-December) is dominated by the media attention Princess Diana gets, with paparazzi harassing her wherever she goes, whilst also showing her efforts to try and bargain with them to protect herself and her children.
Royal commentator and film critic Richard Fitzwilliams says this depiction "is pretty accurate" and goes as far as saying "she was hunted" by cameras.
He tells the BBC: "If you're frank about it, Diana did play with the press and [The Crown] did give some insight into that".
Mr Fitzwilliams also said the show's portrayal of the "absolutely terrible" bidding war by newspapers for pictures of the late princess felt true to history, as did the complicated relationship between the press and the royals at that time.
The fourth episode also wrestles with the royal reaction to Princess Diana's death, with a storyline based on the Queen's apparent reluctance to make any public statement.
Academic and royal specialist Pauline MacLaren says the show's portrayal of the Queen and the public's reaction to the royals at this time "is fairly accurate".
She says the Queen's address to the nation taking place nearly a week after Diana's death "was certainly a big criticism" at the time.
"One of the crisis points that the Queen had in her reign was the public's reaction to her apparent lack of sympathy for Diana's death," she tells the BBC.
MacLaren also says she believes the grieving of Princes William and Harry in the show "is well handled".
The young princes, William played by Rufus Kampa and Harry, played by Fflyn Edwards, were 15 and 12 at the time their mother died.
In the show, Prince William is seen dealing with his mother's death by disappearing into the grounds of Balmoral Castle, in Scotland, for several hours in the pouring rain.
Whilst MacLaren says its not known whether these events are "fact or fiction", she sees this as a "sensitive portrayal of the boys' sorrow at their mother's death".
What it doesn't get right
Prince Charles, now King Charles III, features heavily in scenes showing the aftermath of Diana's death in The Crown.
In scenes that dramatise his conversations with the Queen, he appears to press for a royal plane to bring back Diana's coffin from Paris, as well as calling on his mother to address the nation after she expresses hesitancy.
"I would read those [scenes] as fictionalised," MacLaren says.
"People know that the series is not a documentary and I think that has got through to everybody," she adds.
Charles appears in the show to have a sensitive side, crying at the Paris hospital where Diana was pronounced dead and comforting his sons.
Prince Harry wrote in his 2023 memoir Spare that "Pa didn't hug me" when he told him his mother had died and that a pat on the knee was the most comfort he received.
A young Prince Harry is also seen crying in a church service on the morning he learns of Diana's passing, when Harry says in his book that he didn't cry until he saw his mother's coffin being lowered into the ground.
"My body convulsed and my chin fell and I began to sob uncontrollably into my hands," he wrote.
"I felt ashamed of violating the family ethos, but I couldn't hold it in any longer. It's ok, I reassured myself, it's ok. There aren't any cameras around."
A part of the show which has probably received the most criticism is the appearance of ghosts of Princess and Diana and Dodi Fayed in episode four.
Richard Fitzwilliams calls the storyline, in which Diana "haunts" Charles and the Queen "stupid", "ridiculous" and Dodi haunting his father, "somewhat of a caricature".
He sees this as a transgression for British writer Peter Morgan, who was also behind Oscar-nominated 2006 film The Queen, which depicts the events following the death of the Diana.
"The odd thing is the writing [of the ghost scene] compared to The Queen, which is superb and holds up extremely well".
Fitzwilliams also takes issue with some of the speculative scenes throughout series six, including the portrayal of Diana and Dodi's growing romance and conversations with Diana and her sons.
In real life, Diana and Dodi had probably known each other for around a month before they died, which is accurately portrayed in the show, but it remains unknown whether Dodi proposed to Diana or not.
"There's a 10-minute scene [in episode three] between Dodi and Diana in Paris before they take their fateful journey," Fitzwilliams says.
The pair are seen trying to help each other with issues plaguing their lives, with Diana making an admission that she wants to spend more time with her children, and Dodi admitting he wants to break away from his controlling father.
"It's bad, it's cliché - they're psychoanalysing each other and Dodi has an imaginary conversation with his father," Fitzwilliams adds.
Again, a scene which shows the last telephone conversation between Diana, who is in Paris, and her sons who are with their father at Balmoral, has never been confirmed to have taken place.
"I think would be very deeply hurtful if either of them saw it," Fitzwilliam says.
Prince Harry, who makes programmes for Netflix through his media company, has admitted to watching The Crown, but is yet to comment on whether he thinks it accurately portrays his family or not.
The second half of the final season, which will be released in December, will cover events including the Queen's Golden Jubilee, Prince Charles and Camilla's wedding and the courtship of William and Kate - now the Prince and Princess of Wales - at the University of St Andrews.
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Royal family trying hard to keep Meghan and Prince Harry happy
A close associate of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, royal family allies have stepped forward to dispute the claims, asserting that they have been "walking on eggshells" since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's engagement to "keep them happy."
Scobie, known for his proximity to the Sussexes, made a series of controversial statements about the royal family in his upcoming book "Endgame."
However, royal insiders are pushing back, describing Scobie's stories as "fabricated" and accusing him of peddling "conspiracy theories dressed up as fact."
Expressing their discontent, one insider told Express UK, "It's one thing writing a critique of the royal family. That's freedom of expression. But it's another thing to peddle conspiracy theories dressed up as fact."
In response to the criticism, Scobie took to X (formerly Twitter), expressing his lack of surprise at the backlash. He defended his work, stating, "Hardly a surprise that the twisting of facts and misquoting going on right now has reached new levels of desperation. Looking forward to people being able to read the book for themselves on Tuesday — and hearing my actual voice set some nonsense straight in interviews this week."
Scobie's book "Endgame" is set to hit shelves today, promising insights into the future of the monarchy and the future king. The controversy surrounding his claims and the subsequent backlash from royal family allies adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing narrative surrounding the relationship dynamics within the royal household.
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A close associate of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, royal family allies have stepped forward to dispute the claims, asserting that they have been "walking on eggshells" since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's engagement to "keep them happy."
Scobie, known for his proximity to the Sussexes, made a series of controversial statements about the royal family in his upcoming book "Endgame."
However, royal insiders are pushing back, describing Scobie's stories as "fabricated" and accusing him of peddling "conspiracy theories dressed up as fact."
Expressing their discontent, one insider told Express UK, "It's one thing writing a critique of the royal family. That's freedom of expression. But it's another thing to peddle conspiracy theories dressed up as fact."
In response to the criticism, Scobie took to X (formerly Twitter), expressing his lack of surprise at the backlash. He defended his work, stating, "Hardly a surprise that the twisting of facts and misquoting going on right now has reached new levels of desperation. Looking forward to people being able to read the book for themselves on Tuesday — and hearing my actual voice set some nonsense straight in interviews this week."
Scobie's book "Endgame" is set to hit shelves today, promising insights into the future of the monarchy and the future king. The controversy surrounding his claims and the subsequent backlash from royal family allies adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing narrative surrounding the relationship dynamics within the royal household.
Royal family trying hard to keep Meghan and Prince Harry happy
Expressing their discontent, one insider told Express UK, "It's one thing writing a critique of the royal family. That's freedom of expression. But it's another thing to peddle conspiracy theories dressed up as fact."
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Charles and William's wife Catherine were the ones that raised questions regarding the skin colour of Harry's child
As per Piers Morgan (on Talk TV), the Dutch version of latest book on the royals, ‘Endgame,’ by Omid Scobie, says Charles and William's wife Catherine were the ones that raised questions regarding the skin colour of Harry's child.
As per Piers Morgan (on Talk TV), the Dutch version of latest book on the royals, ‘Endgame,’ by Omid Scobie, says Charles and William's wife Catherine were the ones that raised questions regarding the skin colour of Harry's child.
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Royal family mulls legal action on damaging allegations: report
Two prominent senior working royals have been dragged into the row involving Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and their son Prince Archie.
The royal family is reportedly "united in outrage" after the much-loved royals have been dragged into the controversy.
The two senior royals were named in the Dutch version of the new explosive book, "Endgame", by author Omid Scobie.
The controversial journalist appeared on ITV’s This Morning program on Thursday to confirm an investigation had begun at the publishers responsible for translating his book into Dutch, but denied including the identities of the two senior royals in his manuscript.
Speaking of his frustration over the scandal that has sent shockwaves through the monarchy, Meghan and Harry's pal seemed to laid the blame squarely on the publisher in the Netherlands, saying: "I never submitted a book that had those names in it."
But in a twist, the Dutch translator who worked on the book has insisted the titles of the senior royals were in the manuscript she was sent. Saskia Peeters claimed she did not add the names to the Dutch version of the book, according to a new report.
Speaking from her home in Arnhem, she told The Mirror: "As a translator, I translate what is in front of me. The names of the royals were there in black and white. I did not add them. I just did what I was paid to do and that was (to) translate the book from English into Dutch."
There are reports that Buckingham Palace is considering all options, and taking emergency legal advice on the damaging allegations.
TV presenter Piers Morgan on Wednesday used the opening monologue of his show "Uncensored" on TalkTV to identify the the royals as the subjects, declaring: "I do not believe any racist comments were ever made by any of the royal family”.
In the clip, which was posted to the show’s official profile on X (formally Twitter) and seen more than 7.7million times since it aired, he said: “If Dutch people walking into a book shop can see these names then you, the British people are entitled to know, too…(and) until there is actual evidence of those comments being made, I will never believe it."
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Two prominent senior working royals have been dragged into the row involving Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and their son Prince Archie.
The royal family is reportedly "united in outrage" after the much-loved royals have been dragged into the controversy.
The two senior royals were named in the Dutch version of the new explosive book, "Endgame", by author Omid Scobie.
The controversial journalist appeared on ITV’s This Morning program on Thursday to confirm an investigation had begun at the publishers responsible for translating his book into Dutch, but denied including the identities of the two senior royals in his manuscript.
Speaking of his frustration over the scandal that has sent shockwaves through the monarchy, Meghan and Harry's pal seemed to laid the blame squarely on the publisher in the Netherlands, saying: "I never submitted a book that had those names in it."
But in a twist, the Dutch translator who worked on the book has insisted the titles of the senior royals were in the manuscript she was sent. Saskia Peeters claimed she did not add the names to the Dutch version of the book, according to a new report.
Speaking from her home in Arnhem, she told The Mirror: "As a translator, I translate what is in front of me. The names of the royals were there in black and white. I did not add them. I just did what I was paid to do and that was (to) translate the book from English into Dutch."
There are reports that Buckingham Palace is considering all options, and taking emergency legal advice on the damaging allegations.
TV presenter Piers Morgan on Wednesday used the opening monologue of his show "Uncensored" on TalkTV to identify the the royals as the subjects, declaring: "I do not believe any racist comments were ever made by any of the royal family”.
In the clip, which was posted to the show’s official profile on X (formally Twitter) and seen more than 7.7million times since it aired, he said: “If Dutch people walking into a book shop can see these names then you, the British people are entitled to know, too…(and) until there is actual evidence of those comments being made, I will never believe it."
Royal family mulls legal action on damaging allegations: report
Royal family 'united in outrage' over race row, taking emergency legal advice
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King Charles has no intention to humiliate Prince Harry, Meghan Markle amid new row
King Charles III has no intention to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles amid ongoing race row, which reignited by the couple's friend Omid Scobie's new book.
The Britain's monarch is not a 'punitive' man and will not take any such action against the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a source has claimed.
Calls to remove Harry and Meghan of their honorary titles were first made when the couple stepped back as senior working royals in 2020 and relocated to the US.
An insider, who is reported to know the 75-year-old's well, told MailOnline that the monarch is not a "punitive" man and would never want to humiliate the Sussexes.
Sources told the publication that the option is not on the table, although Buckingham Palace is said to be mulling legal action in response to the furore over naming of two senior royals, who allegedly spoke of Harry and Meghan's son Archie's skin tone before he was born.
The shocking revelation was made in the Dutch translation of newly released royal book "Endgame".
It is to mention here that the late Queen stripped Meghan and Harry of their HRH titles in the immediate aftermath of their exit from their royal duties.
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King Charles III has no intention to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles amid ongoing race row, which reignited by the couple's friend Omid Scobie's new book.
The Britain's monarch is not a 'punitive' man and will not take any such action against the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a source has claimed.
Calls to remove Harry and Meghan of their honorary titles were first made when the couple stepped back as senior working royals in 2020 and relocated to the US.
An insider, who is reported to know the 75-year-old's well, told MailOnline that the monarch is not a "punitive" man and would never want to humiliate the Sussexes.
Sources told the publication that the option is not on the table, although Buckingham Palace is said to be mulling legal action in response to the furore over naming of two senior royals, who allegedly spoke of Harry and Meghan's son Archie's skin tone before he was born.
The shocking revelation was made in the Dutch translation of newly released royal book "Endgame".
It is to mention here that the late Queen stripped Meghan and Harry of their HRH titles in the immediate aftermath of their exit from their royal duties.
King Charles has no intention to humiliate Prince Harry, Meghan Markle amid new row
King Charles is not a 'punitive' man
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Royal race row 'smear' sparks 'nuclear option' bid at Westminster to strip Harry and Meghan of titles
A law change is being sought by a Tory MP to strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their titles over the royal racism row.
Condemning the "poisonously insidious" smear against senior members of the household, Bob Seely wants to update wartime powers that would pave the way for the couple to be Mr and Mrs Sussex.
Referring to it as the "nuclear option", the Isle of Wight MP argued Harry and Meghan "should not keep the titles and privileges if they trash an institution that plays an important part in our nation's life".
He has moved to act after the King and Princess of Wales were named in the Dutch version of a new book as the two royals who raised "concerns" about what skin colour the duke and duchess's unborn son Archie would have.
When the unsubstantiated allegation first surfaced two years ago, Buckingham Palace dismissed it as fiction.
But the controversy was reignited this week after a translation of Omid Scobie's book, Endgame, pointed the finger at the leading royals.
The Dutch edition made headlines around the world and saw the book pulled from shelves in the Netherlands over the "error".
Mr Scobie has denied it was a "publicity stunt" and insisted he "never submitted a book that had their names in it".
In the wake of the latest furore, Mr Seely is looking to introduce his Titles Deprivation 1917 Amendment Bill at Westminster.
It would adapt a law originally passed to deny enemy German nobles their British titles during the First World War, by removing references to "enemies" and "present war".
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A law change is being sought by a Tory MP to strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their titles over the royal racism row.
Condemning the "poisonously insidious" smear against senior members of the household, Bob Seely wants to update wartime powers that would pave the way for the couple to be Mr and Mrs Sussex.
Referring to it as the "nuclear option", the Isle of Wight MP argued Harry and Meghan "should not keep the titles and privileges if they trash an institution that plays an important part in our nation's life".
He has moved to act after the King and Princess of Wales were named in the Dutch version of a new book as the two royals who raised "concerns" about what skin colour the duke and duchess's unborn son Archie would have.
When the unsubstantiated allegation first surfaced two years ago, Buckingham Palace dismissed it as fiction.
But the controversy was reignited this week after a translation of Omid Scobie's book, Endgame, pointed the finger at the leading royals.
The Dutch edition made headlines around the world and saw the book pulled from shelves in the Netherlands over the "error".
Mr Scobie has denied it was a "publicity stunt" and insisted he "never submitted a book that had their names in it".
In the wake of the latest furore, Mr Seely is looking to introduce his Titles Deprivation 1917 Amendment Bill at Westminster.
It would adapt a law originally passed to deny enemy German nobles their British titles during the First World War, by removing references to "enemies" and "present war".
Royal race row 'smear' sparks 'nuclear option' bid at Westminster to strip Harry and Meghan of titles
Conservative politician Bob Seely argues the pair "should not keep the titles and privileges if they trash an institution that plays an important part in our nation's life" as he looks to update wartime powers, opening the way for the couple to be Mr and Mrs Sussex.
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Prince Harry ordered to pay £48,000 in legal costs to Mail
In a recent courtroom development, Prince Harry, who is currently engaged in a legal dispute with Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), has suffered a setback after a court ruling ordered him to pay more than £48,000 to the Mail on Sunday.
The legal battle revolves around an article that delves into Prince Harry's ongoing legal tussle with the Home Office regarding his security arrangements.
Justice Nicklin, presiding over the case, delivered the judgment, asserting that the publisher had a credible chance of demonstrating that an unbiased individual could view a statement released by the Duke's representatives as "a masterclass in the art of spinning."
Consequently, Prince Harry has been instructed to settle the £48,447 legal costs incurred by Associated Newspapers Limited in connection with a "summary judgment application" by December 29.
The court proceedings saw Prince Harry's attempt to strike out the newspaper's "honest opinion" defense in March.
Represented by his lawyer Justin Rushbrooke KC, the Duke argued that the newspaper's defense should be dismissed due to its reliance on "two provably false premises" linked to a press statement issued by him during the legal challenge.
Associated Newspapers Limited contends that the article in question, published in February 2022, which suggested that Prince Harry attempted to conceal his efforts to maintain publicly funded protection in the UK after relinquishing his working member status within the royal family, simply expressed an "honest opinion" and did not cause any "serious harm" to the royal.
The article in question shed light on the Duke of Sussex's alleged endeavors to retain publicly funded protection even after stepping down from his role as a senior working member of the royal family in 2020.
The government, in response, defended its decision to withdraw full protection for Prince Harry, emphasizing that he was treated fairly and provided with security on a sporadic basis when he visits.
As the legal saga unfolds, Prince Harry faces the financial implications of the recent court order, marking a challenging chapter in his ongoing battle with the media.
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In a recent courtroom development, Prince Harry, who is currently engaged in a legal dispute with Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), has suffered a setback after a court ruling ordered him to pay more than £48,000 to the Mail on Sunday.
The legal battle revolves around an article that delves into Prince Harry's ongoing legal tussle with the Home Office regarding his security arrangements.
Justice Nicklin, presiding over the case, delivered the judgment, asserting that the publisher had a credible chance of demonstrating that an unbiased individual could view a statement released by the Duke's representatives as "a masterclass in the art of spinning."
Consequently, Prince Harry has been instructed to settle the £48,447 legal costs incurred by Associated Newspapers Limited in connection with a "summary judgment application" by December 29.
The court proceedings saw Prince Harry's attempt to strike out the newspaper's "honest opinion" defense in March.
Represented by his lawyer Justin Rushbrooke KC, the Duke argued that the newspaper's defense should be dismissed due to its reliance on "two provably false premises" linked to a press statement issued by him during the legal challenge.
Associated Newspapers Limited contends that the article in question, published in February 2022, which suggested that Prince Harry attempted to conceal his efforts to maintain publicly funded protection in the UK after relinquishing his working member status within the royal family, simply expressed an "honest opinion" and did not cause any "serious harm" to the royal.
The article in question shed light on the Duke of Sussex's alleged endeavors to retain publicly funded protection even after stepping down from his role as a senior working member of the royal family in 2020.
The government, in response, defended its decision to withdraw full protection for Prince Harry, emphasizing that he was treated fairly and provided with security on a sporadic basis when he visits.
As the legal saga unfolds, Prince Harry faces the financial implications of the recent court order, marking a challenging chapter in his ongoing battle with the media.
Prince Harry ordered to pay £48,000 in legal costs to Mail
Represented by his lawyer Justin Rushbrooke KC, the Duke argued that the newspaper's defense should be dismissed due to its reliance on "two provably false premises" linked to a press statement issued by him during the legal challenge.
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Prince Harry and his many lawsuits against the press
Britain's Prince Harry will on Friday find out the result of his phone-hacking lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People.
The case – which saw Harry become the first senior British royal for 130 years to appear as a witness in court at the trial in June – is just one of several Harry and his wife Meghan have filed against media organisations since 2019.
Harry accuses the publisher of hacking his voicemails and other unlawful information gathering between 1996 and 2011.
The trial began in May, with Harry seeking damages of around 440,000 pounds ($540,000). He gave evidence in June that he would "feel some injustice" if the court did not conclude he was a victim of unlawful information gathering.
MGN argued there is no evidence Harry's phone was hacked and said he should receive just 500 pounds for one occasion when a private investigator was asked to unlawfully gather information.
The court's ruling will be announced on Friday morning.
Britain's Prince Harry will on Friday find out the result of his phone-hacking lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People.
The case – which saw Harry become the first senior British royal for 130 years to appear as a witness in court at the trial in June – is just one of several Harry and his wife Meghan have filed against media organisations since 2019.
Harry accuses the publisher of hacking his voicemails and other unlawful information gathering between 1996 and 2011.
The trial began in May, with Harry seeking damages of around 440,000 pounds ($540,000). He gave evidence in June that he would "feel some injustice" if the court did not conclude he was a victim of unlawful information gathering.
MGN argued there is no evidence Harry's phone was hacked and said he should receive just 500 pounds for one occasion when a private investigator was asked to unlawfully gather information.
The court's ruling will be announced on Friday morning.
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Kate Middleton Surprises Other Parents with This Relatable Mom Move at Birthday Parties
As future queen, Kate Middleton's power is rooted in her family — and her crucial role in shaping the next generation of royals.
When it comes to raising the future of the monarchy, Princess Kate and Prince William are trying to bring up their children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, in as normal an environment as possible given their extraordinary life.
That means watching George play soccer on his school team and catching Charlotte’s field hockey games as they happily chat with other parents on the sidelines, insiders tell PEOPLE in this week's issue.
In Norfolk, where they retreat to their country home, Anmer Hall, they attend birthday parties with their kids — and Kate has surprised locals by remembering all the neighboring kids’ names.
“She is very good at setting boundaries, which helps keep everything running smoothly. But the family is the priority, always,” a friend tells PEOPLE.
The Princess of Wales’ loved ones were front and center at her third annual carol concert on Dec. 8, which they attended as a family of five for the first time.
As Kate confidently led Prince William and their children into Westminster Abbey for the event, it was her time to shine. Already seated in the Abbey were her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, sister Pippa and extended members of the royal family, who all showed their support on her big night. The absence of King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, signaled that this was Kate’s crowning moment, as she and William, both 41, were the most senior royals in attendance.
“She is carving out a special place for herself, which is celebratory,” royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith tells PEOPLE.
Like other royal consorts in history, Kate has developed a toughness behind the scenes as she supports her husband and future king William. “She has this public image of being nice and smiley and, dare I say, innocuous,” says royal author Valentine Low. “But she is actually strong-minded, strong-willed and prepared to fight for what she wants and what she thinks is right.”
It's an ethos she's instilling in her children as well. A few weeks before Christmas, she took George, Charlotte and Louis to a donation drive near their home in Windsor.
“You're the volunteers for this evening," she told them as they sorted through clothes and toys for children in need. At the end of their shift, she put her arm around George’s shoulders and said, "You can see how rewarding this kind of work is knowing you are helping out others."
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As future queen, Kate Middleton's power is rooted in her family — and her crucial role in shaping the next generation of royals.
When it comes to raising the future of the monarchy, Princess Kate and Prince William are trying to bring up their children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, in as normal an environment as possible given their extraordinary life.
That means watching George play soccer on his school team and catching Charlotte’s field hockey games as they happily chat with other parents on the sidelines, insiders tell PEOPLE in this week's issue.
In Norfolk, where they retreat to their country home, Anmer Hall, they attend birthday parties with their kids — and Kate has surprised locals by remembering all the neighboring kids’ names.
“She is very good at setting boundaries, which helps keep everything running smoothly. But the family is the priority, always,” a friend tells PEOPLE.
The Princess of Wales’ loved ones were front and center at her third annual carol concert on Dec. 8, which they attended as a family of five for the first time.
As Kate confidently led Prince William and their children into Westminster Abbey for the event, it was her time to shine. Already seated in the Abbey were her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, sister Pippa and extended members of the royal family, who all showed their support on her big night. The absence of King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, signaled that this was Kate’s crowning moment, as she and William, both 41, were the most senior royals in attendance.
“She is carving out a special place for herself, which is celebratory,” royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith tells PEOPLE.
Like other royal consorts in history, Kate has developed a toughness behind the scenes as she supports her husband and future king William. “She has this public image of being nice and smiley and, dare I say, innocuous,” says royal author Valentine Low. “But she is actually strong-minded, strong-willed and prepared to fight for what she wants and what she thinks is right.”
It's an ethos she's instilling in her children as well. A few weeks before Christmas, she took George, Charlotte and Louis to a donation drive near their home in Windsor.
“You're the volunteers for this evening," she told them as they sorted through clothes and toys for children in need. At the end of their shift, she put her arm around George’s shoulders and said, "You can see how rewarding this kind of work is knowing you are helping out others."
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Kate Middleton Surprises Other Parents with This Relatable Mom Move at Birthday Parties (Exclusive)
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is raising the next generation of royals as mom to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — and knows just how to welcome their friends
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Prince Harry to be recognised as Living Legend of Aviation for services to British Army
Prince Harry has arrived at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles where he will be recognised as a Living Legend of Aviation.
Just hours after the Duke of Sussex withdrew his libel claim against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, he arrived at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, where he will be honoured for his work as a British Army veteran and pilot.
The 39-year-old completed two tours of Afghanistan as a forward air controller and an Apache helicopter pilot, having flown countless training missions in the UK, US and Australia.
He served in the military for 10 years, rising to the rank of captain, and later founded the Invictus Games - a sporting event for wounded military personnel and veterans.
Hosted by actor and aviation ambassador John Travolta, the duke will be inducted alongside US Navy pilot Fred George, former world speed record holder Steve Hinton, and Jeff Bezos' fiancee, Lauren Sanchez.
Similar to her husband - who has already been inducted - Sanchez is set to receive the Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award for her skills as a helicopter pilot and aviation businesswoman.
The duke was described as a "humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate and environmentalist" on the awards website.
"He has dedicated his life to advancing causes that he is passionate about and that bring about permanent change for people and places," a statement read.
Earlier on Friday, Prince Harry dropped a libel claim against Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 article about his legal challenge against the Home Office following a decision to change his publicly funded security arrangements when visiting the UK.
The story claimed Harry "tried to keep details of his legal battle to reinstate his police protection secret from the public".
A ruling was scheduled to take place between May and July, until the duke's lawyers filed a notice of discontinuance at the High Court in London.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson said the duke's focus remains "on the safety of his family" and on his legal action against the Home Office.
SOURCE: https://news.sky.com/story/prince-h...viation-for-services-to-british-army-13052045Prince Harry has arrived at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles where he will be recognised as a Living Legend of Aviation.
Just hours after the Duke of Sussex withdrew his libel claim against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, he arrived at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, where he will be honoured for his work as a British Army veteran and pilot.
The 39-year-old completed two tours of Afghanistan as a forward air controller and an Apache helicopter pilot, having flown countless training missions in the UK, US and Australia.
He served in the military for 10 years, rising to the rank of captain, and later founded the Invictus Games - a sporting event for wounded military personnel and veterans.
Hosted by actor and aviation ambassador John Travolta, the duke will be inducted alongside US Navy pilot Fred George, former world speed record holder Steve Hinton, and Jeff Bezos' fiancee, Lauren Sanchez.
Similar to her husband - who has already been inducted - Sanchez is set to receive the Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award for her skills as a helicopter pilot and aviation businesswoman.
The duke was described as a "humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate and environmentalist" on the awards website.
"He has dedicated his life to advancing causes that he is passionate about and that bring about permanent change for people and places," a statement read.
Earlier on Friday, Prince Harry dropped a libel claim against Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 article about his legal challenge against the Home Office following a decision to change his publicly funded security arrangements when visiting the UK.
The story claimed Harry "tried to keep details of his legal battle to reinstate his police protection secret from the public".
A ruling was scheduled to take place between May and July, until the duke's lawyers filed a notice of discontinuance at the High Court in London.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson said the duke's focus remains "on the safety of his family" and on his legal action against the Home Office.
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Prince William pulls out of memorial service due to personal matter
The Prince of Wales has pulled out of a memorial service due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace has said.William had been due to attend a service for the late King Constantine of Greece at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
But less than an hour before the St George's Chapel memorial was due to start, it was announced that William would not be present.
Kensington Palace would not elaborate further but said the Princess of Wales, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, continues to be doing well.
The Prince of Wales called the Greek royal family to let them know he was unable to attend.
The late King Constantine of Greece, who died in January last year, was William's godfather and a first cousin once removed of the King's father, the late Duke of Edinburgh.
Charles, who is being treated for cancer, also missed the service and the Queen led members of the Royal Family in attendance.
Dozens of royals travelled to Windsor for the memorial but the King - who has been staying at the castle - is not expected to meet them privately.
He was instead due to leave the Berkshire residence at some point on Tuesday.
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The Princess of Wales has apologised "for any confusion" after she admitted to "editing" a controversial Mother's Day image of her with her three children.
In a statement released this morning, Kate, 42, said: "Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.
"I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.
"I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother's Day. C."
Kensington Palace said it would not be reissuing the original unedited photograph.
Royal sources said the Princess of Wales made "minor adjustments" and that Kate and Prince William - who took the photo - wanted to offer an informal picture of the family together for Mother's Day.
"The Wales family spent Mother's Day together and had a wonderful day," the source added.
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In a statement released this morning, Kate, 42, said: "Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.
"I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.
"I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother's Day. C."
Kensington Palace said it would not be reissuing the original unedited photograph.
Royal sources said the Princess of Wales made "minor adjustments" and that Kate and Prince William - who took the photo - wanted to offer an informal picture of the family together for Mother's Day.
"The Wales family spent Mother's Day together and had a wonderful day," the source added.
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologises 'for any confusion' after 'editing' Mother's Day photograph
Kensington Palace said it would not be reissuing the original unedited photo.
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They are gonna fall apart. More holes are emerging in this family then the Titanic. Accusations of racism, bullying their servants, the breakdown of Harry and Williams relationship and now Charles' illness it is looking very bad. We can now see the reality behind these manufactured smiles. In changing times the UK will probably want to get rid off this outdated monarchy ruling over us. Don't be surprised if the reality of Diana's death comes out sooner rather then later. Her mother Frances Shand was never happy about her daughter's association with various Muslim men.
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A probe has been launched into reports hospital staff attempted to view the Princess of Wales's private medical records.
The hospital in central London where the princess was treated in January has launched an investigation into the claims, according to reports.
At least one member of staff was alleged to have been caught trying to access the royal's notes, the Mirror reported.
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The hospital in central London where the princess was treated in January has launched an investigation into the claims, according to reports.
At least one member of staff was alleged to have been caught trying to access the royal's notes, the Mirror reported.
Kate: Privacy watchdog launches probe into Princess of Wales's hospital notes 'breach'
An Information Commissioner's Office spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday they had received a breach report and are investigating.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales has issued a statement to confirm she has been diagnosed with cancer.
The 42-year-old received planned abdominal surgery in January and postponed her public appearances. When Her Royal Highness underwent the surgery, it was initially thought it was non-cancerous.
However, she was diagnosed with cancer during tests after the operation and the Princess has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy since late February.
The 42-year-old received planned abdominal surgery in January and postponed her public appearances. When Her Royal Highness underwent the surgery, it was initially thought it was non-cancerous.
However, she was diagnosed with cancer during tests after the operation and the Princess has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy since late February.
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"His Majesty is 'so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did'," Buckingham Palace said.
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Kate and William 'extremely moved' by 'public's warmth' after cancer announcement
The Prince and Princess of Wales are "extremely moved by the public's warmth and support" after Kate revealed she is receiving treatment for cancer.
Kensington Palace said the future king and queen are "enormously touched" by the outpouring of "kind messages" from across the world following the release of Kate's emotional video message on Friday.
Kate, 42, told of her "huge shock" at the diagnosis following abdominal surgery and said she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
She said it had "taken time" to explain her health issues to their children George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is "appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK".
The statement prompted messages of support and well wishes from other members of the Royal Family, world leaders, politicians and celebrities from across the globe, while crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle - near Kate and her family's home.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: "The Prince and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness' message.
"They are extremely moved by the public's warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time."
The princess had planned abdominal surgery in January but was not seen again publicly until early March when she was photographed by celebrity news site TMZ.
"The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present," Kate said.
"My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment."
She also said she and her husband have been doing everything they can to "process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family".
Her video message, which was recorded in Windsor on Wednesday, followed weeks of speculation and conspiracy theories on social media about her whereabouts because she had not been seen on official engagements since last December.
Speculation was fuelled further when she admitted editing a family photograph posted on Mother's Day.
The release of the video on the day William and Kate's three children began their Easter school holidays is understood to have been to take advantage of the break to shield them from the coverage.
The King, who was himself diagnosed with cancer in February, is said to be "proud" of his "beloved" daughter-in-law for her "courage" in speaking about her treatment, while Harry and Meghan also offered words of support.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace."
Politicians from all sides expressed sympathy and support while world leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron, shared their well wishes too.
US President Joe Biden said he and his wife Jill "join millions around the world in praying for your full recovery, Princess Kate".
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are "extremely moved by the public's warmth and support" after Kate revealed she is receiving treatment for cancer.
Kensington Palace said the future king and queen are "enormously touched" by the outpouring of "kind messages" from across the world following the release of Kate's emotional video message on Friday.
Kate, 42, told of her "huge shock" at the diagnosis following abdominal surgery and said she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
She said it had "taken time" to explain her health issues to their children George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is "appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK".
The statement prompted messages of support and well wishes from other members of the Royal Family, world leaders, politicians and celebrities from across the globe, while crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle - near Kate and her family's home.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: "The Prince and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness' message.
"They are extremely moved by the public's warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time."
The princess had planned abdominal surgery in January but was not seen again publicly until early March when she was photographed by celebrity news site TMZ.
"The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present," Kate said.
"My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment."
She also said she and her husband have been doing everything they can to "process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family".
Her video message, which was recorded in Windsor on Wednesday, followed weeks of speculation and conspiracy theories on social media about her whereabouts because she had not been seen on official engagements since last December.
Speculation was fuelled further when she admitted editing a family photograph posted on Mother's Day.
The release of the video on the day William and Kate's three children began their Easter school holidays is understood to have been to take advantage of the break to shield them from the coverage.
The King, who was himself diagnosed with cancer in February, is said to be "proud" of his "beloved" daughter-in-law for her "courage" in speaking about her treatment, while Harry and Meghan also offered words of support.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace."
Politicians from all sides expressed sympathy and support while world leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron, shared their well wishes too.
US President Joe Biden said he and his wife Jill "join millions around the world in praying for your full recovery, Princess Kate".
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Prince Harry is returning to the UK next month for the first time since his rushed visit to see the King after his cancer diagnosis.
The Duke of Sussex will attend a ceremony on 8 May marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
It is not known if any other royals will be in attendance at the service, or if the Duchess of Sussex or the couple's children will be in the UK.
Harry made a brief trip to the UK in February, spending about 45 minutes with his father, who had just started treatment for cancer.
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The Duke of Sussex will attend a ceremony on 8 May marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
It is not known if any other royals will be in attendance at the service, or if the Duchess of Sussex or the couple's children will be in the UK.
Harry made a brief trip to the UK in February, spending about 45 minutes with his father, who had just started treatment for cancer.
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Princess of Wales says she’s making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event
The Princess of Wales said Friday she is “making good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend King Charles III ‘s ceremonial birthday parade on Saturday, Kate’s first public appearance since her diagnosis.
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William has not made any public appearances this year. She announced in March that she was undergoing chemotherapy for an unspecified form of cancer.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” Kate said in a statement released Friday, adding that she faces “a few more months” of treatment.
“I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet,” Kate said.
The announcement is a significant milestone, but does not mark a return to full-time public duties for Kate. The palace issued a new photo of Kate, taken in Windsor earlier this week, showing her next to a tree, dressed casually in jeans and a blazer.
The palace said the king was “delighted” that Kate will attend Trooping the Color, also known as the King’s Birthday Parade. It is an annual military parade that marks the monarch’s official birthday in June. Charles, who also is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer, is due to oversee the ceremony, in which troops in full dress uniform parade past the king with their ceremonial flag, or “color.”
Kate is expected to travel in a horse-drawn carriage from Buckingham Palace with the couple’s children — Prince George, 10; Princess Charlotte, 9; and Prince Louis, who is 6 — before watching the ceremony from a building beside the parade ground. She may also join other royals for a traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the princess’ statement was “wonderful news.”
“I thought it was brave, I thought it was honest and I’m sure it will bring an enormous amount of comfort to so many other people who are grappling with similar health challenges,” Sunak said at a Group of Seven summit in Italy.
Kate’s announcement in March came after speculation proliferated on social media about her well being and absence from public view. She has revealed few details about her illness, which was discovered after what she described as major abdominal surgery in January.
In a March video message, Kate said the diagnosis had come as “a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
On Friday, Kate thanked members of the public, saying she had been “blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement.”
“I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal,” she said. “Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
Charles, 75, disclosed his cancer in February, and has recently eased back into public duties. He attended commemorations this week for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6, 1944.
Charles is likely to travel to Saturday’s event by carriage with Queen Camilla and is expected to watch the ceremony seated on a dais, rather than on horseback as he did last year.
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The Princess of Wales said Friday she is “making good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend King Charles III ‘s ceremonial birthday parade on Saturday, Kate’s first public appearance since her diagnosis.
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William has not made any public appearances this year. She announced in March that she was undergoing chemotherapy for an unspecified form of cancer.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” Kate said in a statement released Friday, adding that she faces “a few more months” of treatment.
“I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet,” Kate said.
The announcement is a significant milestone, but does not mark a return to full-time public duties for Kate. The palace issued a new photo of Kate, taken in Windsor earlier this week, showing her next to a tree, dressed casually in jeans and a blazer.
The palace said the king was “delighted” that Kate will attend Trooping the Color, also known as the King’s Birthday Parade. It is an annual military parade that marks the monarch’s official birthday in June. Charles, who also is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer, is due to oversee the ceremony, in which troops in full dress uniform parade past the king with their ceremonial flag, or “color.”
Kate is expected to travel in a horse-drawn carriage from Buckingham Palace with the couple’s children — Prince George, 10; Princess Charlotte, 9; and Prince Louis, who is 6 — before watching the ceremony from a building beside the parade ground. She may also join other royals for a traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the princess’ statement was “wonderful news.”
“I thought it was brave, I thought it was honest and I’m sure it will bring an enormous amount of comfort to so many other people who are grappling with similar health challenges,” Sunak said at a Group of Seven summit in Italy.
Kate’s announcement in March came after speculation proliferated on social media about her well being and absence from public view. She has revealed few details about her illness, which was discovered after what she described as major abdominal surgery in January.
In a March video message, Kate said the diagnosis had come as “a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
On Friday, Kate thanked members of the public, saying she had been “blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement.”
“I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal,” she said. “Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
Charles, 75, disclosed his cancer in February, and has recently eased back into public duties. He attended commemorations this week for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6, 1944.
Charles is likely to travel to Saturday’s event by carriage with Queen Camilla and is expected to watch the ceremony seated on a dais, rather than on horseback as he did last year.
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Kate returns to public events at Trooping the Colour
Catherine, Princess of Wales has made her much-anticipated first public appearance of the year at the annual Trooping the Colour parade.
The princess, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, could be seen smiling and waving from the Buckingham Palace balcony at the end of a ceremony filled with pomp and pageantry.
King Charles III, who is also receiving treatment for cancer, inspected troops from a gold carriage, rather than on horseback.
Thousands watched on in the heavy rain to witness one of the biggest events in royal calendar.
There were cheers from the waiting crowd as they caught their first glimpse of Catherine and the King heading from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade.
They emerged in golden carriages to a sea of mobile phones, with people desperate to catch a photograph of the royals through the windows.
The princess was pictured smiling, sitting alongside her children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte - with six-year-old Louis giving a little wave to the crowd.
It was Catherine's first public appearance of the year, as she is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
In a statement released on Friday, the princess said she was "not out of the woods yet", and had "good days and bad days", but was "looking forward to attending the King’s birthday parade this weekend with my family".
In a change from last year, she watched the ceremony from a balcony with her children, instead of joining other senior royals on a dais.
Louis danced along to a march by the Scots Guards, and was spotted yawning while watching the parade.
His sister, Charlotte, was seen wiping steam off their carriage's windows, as they were on their way back to Buckingham Palace.
The King, meanwhile, has only recently made a return to public duties himself, after being diagnosed with cancer in February.
But since the general election was called last month, the palace has postponed any engagements "which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign".
He was joined by Queen Camilla, as the pair made their way to the event in a glass-sided carriage.
As it emerged from behind the Buckingham Palace gates, huge cheers could be heard from the watching crowd.
He inspected troops from within his carriage with the Queen by his side - last year he did so on horseback.
Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward did still take to their horses, donning full military uniform as they took part in the parade.
Taking the lead in this year's ceremony, as the sovereign's escort, were the Irish Guards. That role is rotated between five different regiments of the Foot Guards.
During the parade, their flag was "trooped" through the ranks of soldiers.
Made up of troops from the UK, Ireland and the Commonwealth, it was described as "unique" by Sgt Michael Flood, one of the regiment's soldiers.
Meanwhile his colleague Gdsm Colati Kitione, who is from Fiji, said it was an "honour and a privilege" to be asked to take part.
The regiment's mascot - an Irish wolfhound named Seamus - also made an appearance during the parade.
As a serving Guardsman, he parades alongside a drummer, and was inspected alongside the other soldiers, before taking his place at the front of the regiment.
Back on parade today were three of the five horses of the household cavalry that bolted and ran through the streets of London in April.
One, Tennyson, featured in the Sovereign's Escort, while two others - Trojan and Vanquish - were part of the ceremonial guard for the official entrance to the palaces.
A 41-gun salute rang out from nearby Green Park, leading up to an RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace.
The Royal Family - including the King, Queen, William and Catherine - came out onto the balcony at the palace to take in the view.
As is tradition, the flypast finished with the Red Arrows acrobatic team flying overhead - leaving trails of red, white and blue in their wake.
Earlier in the day, the man in charge of the flypast - Air Vice-Marshall Mark Flewin - said he was "very confident" it would go ahead, despite the bad weather.
It was a grey and blustery day in central London for this year's Trooping the Colour - with heavy showers soaking the troops towards the end of the ceremony.
But that didn't stop people turning out in large numbers to witness the annual display of pomp and pageantry first-hand - and umbrellas could be seen lining the streets of The Mall, and in the stands at Horse Guards Parade.
Among those watching on in the stands was Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who was spotted taking a photograph of the parade on his phone.
Trooping the Colour has been taking place for over 260 years, and has long been used to mark the official birthday of the British monarch - Saturday's parade was the King's second since taking the throne.
Anti-monarchy protesters from the group Republic could be seen scattered among those watching on.
They were waving big yellow flags reading 'Not My King', which seemed to make some of the parading horses jumpy.
In the days before the event, the Metropolitan Police banned the group from using amplified sound, but loud protest chants could be heard mixed in with cheers.
Kate returns to public events at Trooping the Colour
The princess, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, could be seen smiling and waving from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
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Taylor Swift grabs royal selfie at London gig
Taylor Swift grabbed a perfect royal selfie ahead of her Wembley gig - posing with the Prince of Wales and two young music fans, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kensington Palace posted a picture of the royal trio with the singer backstage before the concert on Friday night.
"Thank you Taylor Swift for a great evening!" the caption read.
For Prince William, taking his two eldest children to the hottest show in town was a way to earn maximum dad points on his 42nd birthday. It was a busy birthday week as he had just flown in from Germany, where he attended England's Euro 2024 match with Denmark the previous evening.
Swift then posted another selfie, in which her boyfriend Travis Kelce joined in alongside Prince William, 10-year-old Prince George and nine-year-old Princess Charlotte.
"Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start," her post read.
Videos from later in the evening, widely shared online, appeared to show Prince William dancing to Swift's upbeat song, Shake It Off.
Catherine, Princess of Wales stayed at home with six-year-old Prince Louis.
However, the couple's youngest child did feature in an official photograph released earlier on Friday, to mark William's birthday.
Prince William and pop sensation Swift, 34, have known each other for over a decade.
In 2013, they both took to the stage at a charity event at Kensington Palace to perform Livin’ On A Prayer with Jon Bon Jovi.
Swift has been taking her Eras Tour across the UK with shows in Edinburgh, Liverpool and Cardiff, taking fans through her catalogue of hits, including from albums 1989, Red and Midnights.
Almost 90,000 fans packed into Wembley Stadium on Friday, with some queuing from just before daylight.
It was the first of Swift's eight shows at the stadium, split between this week and August.
Other Swifties in the crowd on Friday included Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness and model Cara Delevingne were also in the audience, as were Swift’s parents Andrea and Scott.
Swift called London, where she spent a period living earlier in her career, "the most exhilarating city in the world".
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Kate returns to work, days after cancer treatment update
The Princess of Wales has returned to work with a private meeting at Windsor Castle, according to an entry on the court circular.
The post from Tuesday reads: "The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon held an Early Years meeting at Windsor Castle."
The court circular documents the engagements of the Royal Family, whether they are in public or behind palace walls.
The palace has not issued any pictures of the meeting or shared specific details of what was discussed.
Last week it was confirmed the princess was going to start doing some work behind the scenes after her cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.
In an incredibly personal video, the princess confirmed she had finished her preventative chemotherapy but that her focus was to "stay cancer free".
She said: "Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.
"I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can."
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The Princess of Wales has returned to work with a private meeting at Windsor Castle, according to an entry on the court circular.
The post from Tuesday reads: "The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon held an Early Years meeting at Windsor Castle."
The court circular documents the engagements of the Royal Family, whether they are in public or behind palace walls.
The palace has not issued any pictures of the meeting or shared specific details of what was discussed.
Last week it was confirmed the princess was going to start doing some work behind the scenes after her cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.
In an incredibly personal video, the princess confirmed she had finished her preventative chemotherapy but that her focus was to "stay cancer free".
She said: "Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.
"I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can."
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The Princess of Wales hosted a meeting with an early years charity after confirming in a recent video she had completed her chemotherapy treatment and was returning to "light duties".
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Mohamed al Fayed: Former royal security head says he warned Royal Family before Diana went on holiday with businessman
The former head of royal protection says he warned the Royal Family about Mohamed al Fayed's reputation before Princess Diana took her sons on holiday with him.
The former Harrods owner, who died last year at the age of 94, was described as a "monster" earlier this week by lawyers representing 37 alleged sexual abuse victims.
The women say he raped and sexually assaulted them while they worked at the luxury department store, prowling the shop floor and "cherry-picking" women to be brought to his executive suite.
Now, Mr Davies says people were aware of the Egyptian businessman's reputation as far back as the 1990s, and that he raised concerns about him to the Royal Family.
"This was a man who I would be concerned [about] if a relative of mine was going on holiday with him, let alone the future king and his brother and their mother, Princess Diana," Dai Davies told Sky News.
In July 1997, a month before she died, Princess Diana went on holiday with Fayed and his wife to their residence in St Tropez.
She took the two young princes with her - a holiday Prince Harry described as "heaven" in his 2023 memoir Spare.
"I was horrified because I was aware of some of the allegations even then that were going around," said Mr Davies.
"I was aware that he had tried very hard to ingratiate himself with the Royal Family and obviously knowing, as I did, the reputation he was alleged [to have] then, I was concerned, and I took the opportunity to inform the Royal Family."
Mr Davies says he was told: "Her Majesty is aware."
"The rest is history," he said.
Buckingham Palace told Sky News it had no comment on the allegations.
Fulham 'deeply disturbed' by allegations
Fulham FC, a football club that was owned by Fayed between 1997 and 2013, has said it is "deeply troubled" by the dozens of "disturbing" sexual abuse allegations against the businessman.
The Premier League club also said it is "in the process of establishing whether anyone at the club is or has been affected" by this alleged behaviour.
However, Gaute Haugenes, who managed the club's women's team between 2001 and 2003, told the BBC extra precautions were taken to protect female players from Fayed.
"We were aware he liked young, blonde girls. So we just made sure that situations couldn't occur. We protected the players."
'The door was locked behind me'
A former Harrods employee told Sky News she was summoned to Fayed's apartment when she began working for the department store at 19 years old.
She was told the meeting was a "job review" before "the door was locked behind me".
"I saw his bedroom door partially open - there were sex toys on view," she said.
"I felt petrified. I perched myself at the very end of the sofa and then... my boss, the person I worked for, pushed himself onto me."
Harrods said in a statement on Thursday it was "utterly appalled" by the allegations of abuse and apologised to Fayed's alleged victims.
The department store has also set up a page on its website inviting former employees to come forward if they have allegations.
The legal team involved in a civil claim against Harrods for allegedly failing to provide a safe system of work for its employees said they aimed to seek justice for the victims of a "vast web of abuse".
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Dai Davies says people were aware of the former Harrods owner's reputation as far back as the 1990s, and that he raised concerns about him to the Royal Family.
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Kate has been amazing, Prince William says
The Princess of Wales is doing "really well" and has been "amazing this whole year", Prince William has said.
He was speaking to broadcasters ahead of presenting his environmental Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, South Africa later.
On his wrist the Prince of Wales was wearing a bracelet saying "Papa" made for him by his daughter Princess Charlotte for a Taylor Swift concert, which he said he had promised to wear on the trip and "try not to lose".
His wife has not travelled to South Africa as she recovers after treatment for cancer and will instead be watching the ceremony at home in Windsor.
Catherine will be "cheering me on", he said, adding: "I know she'll be really keen to see tonight be a success."
Prince William was speaking inside the Super Dome that has been built for this evening’s awards ceremony in Cape Town.
The eco Dome will be recycled and reused elsewhere after the ceremony.
First awarded in 2021, the prize supports sustainable, eco-friendly projects from around the world, with five winners each receiving £1m.
There is a focus on ideas from Africa for this year's event, with more than 400 African-led projects nominated and another 350 linked to the continent.
The Prince of Wales spoke of his affinity with Africa having spent time there on his gap year before university, volunteering on wildlife conservation projects in Kenya, Botswana, and Tanzania .
"I love this continent. I spent many a year looking around exploring it and just really thrilled to have the reception and exuberance and the energy that will be in this room tonight," he said.
The ambition of the prince’s Earthshot Prize has been to bring hope and innovation to the most difficult environmental challenges.
When asked about achieving that in a tough political climate, the prince was positive.
"Everyone wants some hope and some optimism and Earthshot comes with urgent optimism," he said.
Much of the prince’s visit to Cape Town this week has focused on young people and the power they have to bring about change.
"Without them the future is looking pretty bleak so these are the game-changers, the innovators, the inventors who are going to make the world a better place for us in future.”
This was something his own children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, were aware of, he added.
"Every family tries to do what they can to help with the environment and we go through the basics of recycling and making sure we minimise water use, turning lights off when you leave the house – we’re sensible with what we do around the environment. I think every family has those conversations."
But he added that Earthshot had far bigger ambitions.
"We’re trying to do big scale ambition and business. I’ve brought the children along on that journey and I hope they’re proud of what we are trying to do here which is to galvanise that energy and enthusiasm to make real impact.”
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Catherine, who had chemotherapy, is doing really well, Prince William tells the BBC.
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Masked burglars 'raid' Windsor Castle grounds 'while William, Kate and children slept at home on estate'
Masked burglars have allegedly stolen farm vehicles from the Windsor Castle estate.
Two men scaled a 6ft fence on the night of 13 October and used a stolen truck to break through a security gate, The Sun reported.
The pair then reportedly fled with a pick-up and a quad bike that were stored in a barn.
The King and Queen were not in residence.
But the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children George, 11, Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Louis were believed to have been in their home, Adelaide Cottage, on the estate, according to The Sun.
The family moved there in 2022.
In a statement to the newspaper, Thames Valley Police said: "At around 11.45pm on Sunday 13 October, we received a report of burglary at a property on Crown Estate land near to the A308 in Windsor.
"Offenders entered a farm building and made off with a black Isuzu pick-up and a red quad bike. They then made off towards the Old Windsor/Datchet area.
"No arrests have been made at this stage and an investigation is ongoing."
On Christmas Day 2021, a man climbed a fence at Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow and claimed he wanted to kill Queen Elizabeth II.
Jaswant Singh Chail was handed a nine-year custodial sentence for treason, possession of an offensive weapon and making threats to kill.
Masked burglars 'raid' Windsor Castle grounds 'while William, Kate and children slept at home on estate'
Two men used a stolen truck to break through a security gate at the royal estate and reportedly fled with a pick-up truck and quad bike.
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