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Queen Elizabeth’s handbag reportedly included

The late monarch was famous for always carrying her handbags – notably by handbag designer Launer – in the crook of her arm.

Reports over the years even suggested that the placement of her handbags would even be used to send coded signals to her staff during engagements.

But there has been a lot of interest regarding the contents of the late Queen’s handbags and now, according to a royal expert, we have a fair idea of what it was.

is very “keen” to do one thing regarding her new brand, As Ever,

The Duchess of Sussex officially announced the name of her new brand with an video earlier this month, which is set to launch sometime in the spring.

As Ever was originally thought to be called American Riviera Orchard, however, Meghan faced various setbacks regarding its trademark last year.

Meghan’s announcement—branded a “disaster” by a former royal staffer—sparked mixed reviews. Some were excited about the news, while others criticised her for the name change.

But now a royal expert has defended the duchess and said that “we all make mistakes” regarding the name of her brand being the same as other businesses, while they also highlighted how Meghan’s video portrayed simple statements of fact.

allegedly wanted to “finish” what her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, had started during her time within the Royal Family

The Duchess of Sussex spent two years working as a senior member of the Royal Family before she and husband, , stepped down and moved to the US in 2020.

Now, a new book by Tom Quinn, Yes Ma’am – set to be released later this month – brought fresh claims from insiders into the spotlight about Megha’s time as a working royal.

may now be aware of what Palace life entails, however the duchess had previously

Since quitting life as a senior royal along with her husband, , in 2020, less than two years after the couple married, Meghan has made various claims and revelations about her short time in the British Royal Family.

However, while Meghan, 43, always insisted she did not research her royal husband before dating him, not everyone believes the duchess’ version of events, including biographer Omid Scobie.

The Prince of Wales sparked a right royal frenzy last year when he first debuted his beard,

got the nation talking last August when he appeared in a new video alongside his wife, the Princess of Wales, sporting a new stubble while congratulating Team GB as the Olympic Games in Paris came to a close.

Now one of his former aides has opened up about whether Princess Kate is on the same page as the rest of the royal fans regarding her husband’s new look.

A former Kensington Palace staffer who was the one who raised concerns regarding ‘s alleged bullying against staff

Jason Knauf, who worked for both the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a new appearance today on 60 Minutes Australia and spoke about his time at the Palace.

Mr Knauf was also formerly chief executive of William and Kate’s Royal Foundation, stepping down at the end of 2021.

In October 2018, while working for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as their communications secretary, Mr Knauf made a bullying complaint against Meghan – emailing his concerns to William’s then-private secretary in an apparent attempt to force Buckingham Palace to protect staff. The duchess has always vehemently denied the allegations.

pleased royal fans earlier this month when she accompanied

While the Duchess of Sussex, 43, was only there for a few days with Harry before flying home to Montecito to see their children Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, the duchess managed to fit in a lot in this time.

Photographs and videos of the competition, which was first launched by ’s Invictus Games Foundation for ex-servicemen and women in 2014, were shared widely by news outlets and also on Meghan’s personal , which she officially launched last month.

However, the content she posted was very “intentional” according to one PR expert, who said there were three types of content missing on purpose.

EXCLUSIVE: could make thousands off her account alone

The Duchess of Sussex has been particularly active this month on her official – launched on New Year’s Day – giving us an unprecedented glimpse into her life.

Now a PR expert has said that as Meghan – who was dubbed a “mega influencer” – braces for the launch of her lifestyle series on , as well as her brand, As Ever, this spring, she could potentially make a big profit for herself just off her social media alone if she carries on posting as regularly.

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is , royal insiders have revealed.

Despite the fact Meghan, 43, and , 40, have been critical of aspects of royal life since they quit and moved overseas in 2020, the monarch, 76, is reportedly hoping his son and daughter-in-law continue to achieve in their business ventures out in America.

: “Courtiers tell me that members of the Royal Family actually hope the American duchess’s eight-part series will be a hit when it is released.

“Everyone wants it to be a success. And that’s because, if it is, she and Harry won’t need to exploit their royal connections again.”

was a much-loved member of the Royal Family both publicly and privately.

Since his death in 2021, the family have shared many fond memories of the duke, including some funny pranks he used to do.

However, just months before Philip’s death, revealed something about his grandfather that not many people would know about.

When appearing on The Late Late Show with James Corden in February 2021, Harry opened up about his relationship with his grandparents while on an open-bus tour of LA.

James asked the prince, who had quit royal life a year prior, whether his grandparents used Zoom – a video chat app used to help loved ones stay in touch with one another.

Harry replied: “Both my grandparents do. My grandfather, instead of pressing leave meeting, he just goes ‘duff’.”

The prince then acted out, shutting the laptop lid,

The Prince and Princess of Wales are by President .

, 42, and Princess Kate, 43, are expecting an invite to Washington DC over the next few weeks as Trump is set to meet UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer within days.

: “President Trump very much enjoyed meeting in France.

“He was wowed by William and thinks he’s a great guy. He will officially invite both the Prince and Princess of Wales to visit Washington but understands if the Princess of Wales’ health issues prevent her from coming.”

has been told she can return to TV screens if she wants to in the future.

Before marrying in 2018, Meghan, 43, starred in the US hit drama series Suits, where she played the character of Rachel Zane.

The Duchess of Sussex shot to fame as a result of her role in the series, leaving it behind to marry Harry, 40, and enter life as a senior working royal – something she quit later in 2020.

However, while Meghan may have left the role of actress firmly in the past, it appears she has now been given an

At the premiere of the show’s spinoff Suits LA in California on Thursday, Suits creator Aaron Korsh said he would let Meghan return to the show if she wanted to.

and Princess Kate have received despite original fears that the country may eventually become a republic.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, 42 and 43, are believed to be extremely popular in Australia, which has now meant less people are championing the idea of turning away from the Royal Family.

It is also believed the popularity of King Charles III and Queen Camilla has boosted support for the monarchy in Australia, with the couple’s visit last year drawing

, former prime minister Tony Abbott said: “I am sure the common sense of the Australian people means that a republic will never happen in my country and in any event, Wills and Kate are overwhelmingly the most popular members of the Royal Family.”

was when he was 75, despite his mother, the late , enjoying it .

The King was the first monarch in more than 30 years to ride on horseback during Trooping the Colour in 2023, but last year, he revealed that he had acquired “too many injuries” to be able to enjoy riding horses.

In June 2024, following his cancer diagnosis earlier in the year, but inspected the troops from a carriage instead.

A few months later, in October, the King revealed that he is not as active anymore.

He told a young fan who asked him his favourite sport: “I can’t do much now, too many injuries.”

has shared many insights into his life as a former working royal over the last five years,

While the Duke of Sussex, 40, may have seemed content with his lifestyle until he quit royal duty in 2020, along with his wife , it seems that there were a number of things the prince had not been keen on.

Not only did Harry resent being in the public spotlight as much as he was with limited privacy, but he also once shared how he was not a fan of one of the royal homes he was living in, even going as far to say as 43, while they were dating.

This brutal verdict was mentioned by the prince in his 2023 memoir Spare, which was highly critical of his life as a member of the Royal Family, which he eventually gave up to move across the pond to America.

may only be 11-years-old, however it is quite clear the for how he will spend his time after education.

While and Princess Kate’s eldest son may be destined for a life as King one day, it is hoped the young prince will be able to pursue other career avenues first, with the second-in-line to the throne already learning some essential skills.

Last year, it was reported that George had already started learning how to fly, enjoying a flying lesson just months ago at an airfield in Berkshire – not far from the family’s Windsor cottage home.

The flight is believed to have lasted for just under an hour, with William, 42, and Kate, 43, watching their eldest son from the ground.

The melted hearts   went viral on social media.

  to carry out engagements with youngsters.

The future King visited St Nicholas Catholic Academy in the city centre, where he was seen chatting to a group of year 5 students, including Mohammed, who was eager to ask him one particular question.

In a video shared by the school on its social media account, the youngster can be seen greeting the prince, who approached the students with a teacher.

The Prince of Wales quickly responded with ease: “No I’m not, I’m his son! What’s your name?” to which Mohammed told him his name.

The prince then asked the school boy about his day, saying: “Nice to see you! You had a good day at school?”

has been accused of “copying ” with her latest “fake” post.

Taking to her for the third time this week, Meghan, 43, uploaded a beautifully decorated mood board – which appeared to hint at what is to come with her new lifestyle brand, As Ever.

The mood board showcased an array of never-before-seen pictures, handwritten notes and quotes, and a sweet watercolour painting of herself, and her beloved late dog, Guy.

Fans also spotted that her board included a green star with her son, five-year-old Prince Archie’s name on it.

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The is said to have given her eldest son a very sweet nickname

Prince George, who is the eldest of and Princess Kate’s three children, was born in London on July 22, 2013.

The gender of the young royal, who will celebrate his 12th birthday later this year, is said to have been kept under wraps until his birth.

Speaking back in 2013, royal expert Katie Nicholl wrote for that Kate “apparently suspected” that she was set to welcome a son.

Revealing Kate’s apparent nickname for her first child, she added: “Kate reported to have affectionately referred to her bump as ‘our little grape’ while she was pregnant, and there was a flurry of betting on possible names.”

may be one of the most senior members of the Royal Family, however it turns out she does not always share the same love of certain sports that are popular among the rest of the royals.

While most members of the Royal Family are known to be keen skiers, it turns out Camilla, 77, despite going on ski holidays before marrying into the Royal Family.

This was revealed by her son , where he opened up about the types of holidays he went on as a child with his mother before she met King Charles.

He revealed in The Times: “My parents, sister and I would spend a week every December in St Anton am Arlberg in Austria or somewhere like Chamonix in France or Verbier in Switzerland.

“My mother hated skiing, though, so she’d send us up the mountain with a guide while she sat and read her book.”

and Princess Kate may be the future king and queen of the UK and Commonwealth, however away from the cameras their main roles are being parents.

While the Prince and Princess of Wales, 42 and 43, care greatly about their royal work, the couple have always made it clear that their three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, are their priority.

Although they are two of the most famous people in the world, this does not stop William and Kate from as they take George, Charlotte and Louis to and from Lambrook School –

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