Prince Harry has officially lost his long-running legal battle over security protection in the United Kingdom. The verdict affirms the UK government’s 2020 decision to strip the prince and his family of automatic taxpayer-funded police protection following his departure from royal duties. The ruling comes as Harry confirms he and his wife Meghan Markle have no plans to return to Britain.
Prince William, 42, is reportedly consolidating his influence within the British royal family as his father, King Charles III, faces health challenges. A recent report suggests William is taking a firmer grip on decisions impacting the monarchy's long-term future, setting the stage for his ascension to the throne.
Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, faced sharp criticism following the release of its trailer on Thursday. The series, part of Markle and Prince Harry’s $100 million Netflix contract, showcases the Duchess engaging in lifestyle activities such as baking and collecting honey in her backyard. Critics have called the show “out of touch” and questioned its authenticity and relevance.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have unveiled their 2024 holiday card, shortly after reports emerged that the couple did not receive an invitation to join the royal family’s annual Christmas celebration at Sandringham in Norfolk
King Charles III vowed in his first speech as monarch Friday to carry on Queen Elizabeth II’s “lifelong service” with his own modernizing stamp, as Britain entered an uncertain new age under a new sovereign.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and embarrassing dysfunction in her own family, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
