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King Charles plans to charm Trump and Congress in high-stakes state visit to the United States: expert

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:14 -0400

Many royal watchers say King Charles’ state visit is a test of the "special friendship" between the U.S. and the U.K. — and the monarch is up for the challenge.

President Donald Trump and his wife Melania greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla with an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday morning. A military band played as the president and first lady walked the monarchs through a reception line of Trump Cabinet officials, then onto a raised platform for the formal ceremony.

Royal broadcaster Neil Sean told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that Charles is navigating a "delicate situation" during the four-day visit, which coincides with celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. But as glasses clink and guests gather at the White House state banquet on April 28, the king, 77, is expected to rely on his greatest asset: his signature charm.

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"He plans to focus on humor, a trait that dates back to his ancestor King George in the 1700s," Sean explained. "What most people don’t know is that the king is well-read on history. And I’ve been told King Charles finds President Trump fascinating."

"This is a vital visit for the king," Sean said. "By default, he will have a short reign [compared to the late queen]. And this significant visit will be part of his history. He was delighted to receive the invitation. The king knows he has a lot of popularity in the United States and is delighted to be a guest. He knows he has to make this visit memorable and historic without controversy."

"Likewise, Queen Camilla got along very well with the first lady," Sean said. "Camilla is also a voracious reader, and she has her refuge charity for women. Plenty to bond over there between the two women."

Trump, 79, previously praised the monarch as "fantastic," calling him a "brave" and "great man." The president also agreed that Charles’ state visit could help ease any strained relations between the two nations.

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A rift between the U.K. government and Trump over issues such as Iran is raising the stakes for the monarch’s visit, The Associated Press reported.

Trump has criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to join U.S. military action against Iran, dismissing him as "not Winston Churchill" — a reference to the wartime leader who popularized the term "special relationship." The tensions put added pressure on Charles to reinforce ties between the two allies.

But for the king, the priority isn’t politics — it’s preserving stability, Sean insisted.

"Another aspect many people don’t know is that the king will not be drawn into political conversation or discourse," Sean said. "And he’s not allowed to, which is why he travels with his foreign secretary. So, if any question comes up over Iran, tariffs, or issues like that, then it’s simply deferred to the foreign secretary. He does the soft power; the foreign secretary does the politics."

"King Charles loves America," Sean said. "He was a house guest of President Reagan, which is why they had a very warm relationship. They even went riding together. However, King Charles has now been advised on medical grounds to stop all sports, including skiing and riding, because of his ongoing cancer treatment."

"The king also has a soft spot for President Trump because of his kindness in the later years to his mother, the queen," Sean said. "The king is a very emotional person who is easily moved by very open, demonstrative moments of kindness. And President Trump certainly did that [with the late queen]."

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While Charles is abroad, Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be staying in the U.K. Sean said that the Prince and Princess of Wales "have very little input into this visit," allowing the king and queen to shine.

"Unless they are asked, they would not be required in any shape or form," Sean said. "But when President Trump came over here in September, William and Catherine got on very well with him and bonded over the speed of life, I was told."

Sources told Sean the state visit is poised to be a success, with the president repeatedly praising the king as a "friend." Sean learned that it’s likely Prince Harry, the king’s younger son, won’t be brought up.

A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex confirmed to ӣ��Ƶ Digital that father and son will not be meeting, noting that the monarch will be in the U.S. on a working state visit, "not a holiday."

A source previously told People magazine that the trip is tightly choreographed and that there is an understanding on both sides.

"When you’re talking about a state visit, every minute is accounted for — especially when it’s the king traveling as the invited guest of a head of state," said the source.

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"Harry knows how things are and wouldn’t ask for that either under these circumstances."

While Charles and Harry will not be seeing each other, the visit will bring the monarch to the country that his younger son has called home for six years.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. The couple resides in Southern California with their son, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.

The king needs few distractions.

"Apparently, the king is most excited about addressing Congress," said Sean. "Remember, he will be the second monarch to do so. So, we’re all very excited over here to see what he has to say."

Sources told Sean it’s likely the king will give "a gentle warm nod" to the late queen. During her reign, she embarked on four state visits to the U.S.: in 1957, 1976, 1991 and 2007. Queen Elizabeth II, England's longest-reigning monarch, died in 2022. She was 96.

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"[During the state dinner] look out for gifts and jewelry that Queen Camilla will be wearing," said Sean. "Particularly gifts from previous presidents. The late queen really loved President Reagan for the simple fact that she liked his movies."

Trump and the first lady visited the U.K. in September for an unprecedented second state visit. Starmer hand-delivered the invitation from the king in the Oval Office five weeks after Trump returned to office.

"President Trump has always had great respect for King Charles, and their relationship was further strengthened by the president’s historic visit to the United Kingdom last year," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told The Associated Press. "The president looks forward to a special visit by Their Majesties, which will include a beautiful state dinner and multiple events throughout the week."

Sean does not doubt that the king will help repair the trans-Atlantic relationship, cementing his legacy, all while commemorating America’s big 250th.

"[It’s] very much history in the making," Sean added.

Princess Diana, hot dogs and a presidential matchmaking attempt: Iconic royal visits to America

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:19 -0400

When the British royal family comes to America, it’s never just a visit — it’s a spectacle. With King Charles and Queen Camilla’s upcoming trip, expectations are already building for the next round of iconic moments.

On March 31, Buckingham Palace announced that the king and queen would travel to the U.S. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. President Donald Trump said they would visit from April 27 to 30. A state banquet will take place at the White House on April 28.

Edward, Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII, was the first British royal to visit the White House in 1860. The upcoming visit will also mark the second time a British monarch has addressed Congress. The first was the king’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who delivered a speech at the Capitol during a state visit to the U.S. in 1991.

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"There are many fun royal occasions that have cemented our ‘special relationship,’" Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "Funny enough, the iconic moments tend to involve food, fashion, dance and normal things, highlighting the monarchy doing relatable things. The optics are gold and leave a lasting message."

There are many headline-making moments to choose from over the years.

Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that you can’t revisit a past moment without referring to "hot dog diplomacy."

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"In 1939, King George VI famously shared beer and hot dogs with Franklin D. Roosevelt," he said. "This reportedly endeared him to the president and helped build a relationship with Americans entering World War II."

The late queen made her first state visit to the U.S. as a reigning monarch in 1957. She was hosted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Turner also said that when it came to her visits, Americans didn’t think twice about rolling out the red carpet.

"During the visit in 1957, it was reported that the queen spent the night in the Rose Bedroom while Prince Philip stayed in the Lincoln Bedroom," he said. "It was explained that Philip liked to have a cold bedroom at night, with windows open to let in fresh air. Meanwhile, the queen valued her warm comforts."

Several royal experts agreed that the late queen appeared at ease in America. She was excited to see an American football game, explore a supermarket with her husband, and see the New York City skyline up close.

In 1983, the queen was invited by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan to visit Rancho del Cielo, their California retreat known as the "Western White House."

"There was a rainstorm, so they had to make do with a meal of enchiladas, tacos, refried beans and guacamole," said Turner. "Apparently, the queen found them wonderful. Both the queen and President Reagan shared a love of riding and spent time together pursuing it."

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As for the late queen’s sister, she was ready to party.

In 1965, Princess Margaret was on an American tour when she attended what was described as "a star-studded dinner" at the White House hosted by President Lyndon B. Johnson. According to reports, the "royal rebel" and the president enjoyed libations while they foxtrotted into the morning.

As for the queen's son, Charles, he was almost set up with American royalty.

The former Prince Charles visited the United States in 1970 when he was newly crowned the Prince of Wales. An eager President Nixon was reportedly determined to play matchmaker between the prince and his daughter, Tricia Nixon.

"There were rumors that Nixon wanted to set up Tricia with Prince Charles," royal commentator Meredith Constant told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "Obviously, that didn’t pan out, but the trip was considered an overwhelming success. The pictures of the Nixon girls with Charles and his sister, Princess Anne, captured some of that vibrant, next-generation youth. And clearly, the White House saw the benefit of having the U.K. royals over for a visit."

While the president’s daughter didn’t woo him, a first lady reportedly stole his heart.

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In 1981, Charles, who was then engaged to Princess Diana, was a guest of President Reagan’s at the White House, the U.K.’s Express reported. According to the outlet, he reportedly told a friend, "I have fallen in love with Mrs. Reagan." Despite such reports, historians generally view this as exaggerated or taken out of context from a close but platonic friendship.

Chard has a different memory from that visit.

"He attended a youth event on the South Lawn where he was challenged to breakdance," she said. "He declined. However, dressed in his smart suit, he did some stiff robot moves for a few minutes."

But no visit captured the public imagination quite like Princess Diana’s arrival.

In 1985, she attended a state dinner hosted by President Reagan alongside Charles. It was her first official visit to the U.S. The first lady invited all of Diana’s favorite stars: Tom Selleck, Neil Diamond, Clint Eastwood and John Travolta. Diana’s dance with the "Grease" star became legendary.

"Princess Diana wore a midnight blue velvet dress that would be known as ‘the Travolta dress,’" said Chard. "As Diana showcased her moves, the guests were mesmerized. It was like a fairytale, arguably the most famous royal White House moment."

But not every visit was so glamorous.

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"In 1991, while the queen was giving a speech, nobody had taken into consideration her height," said Turner. "All guests could see was the top of her head. The incident became known as ‘Podiumgate.’"

The unfazed queen later joked, "I do hope you can see me today from where you are."

It wasn’t the only misstep.

"During a speech at a 2007 White House event, President George W. Bush made a gaffe by stating the queen had helped celebrate the bicentennial not in 1976, but in 1776," said Turner. "The queen glared at him. But it was all in fun. As they left the banquet, she smiled and winked at him."

During her reign, the late queen embarked on four state visits to the U.S.: in 1957, 1976, 1991 and 2007.

Golden Globe winner Ann Jillian left Hollywood at her peak for motherhood: ‘Something is going to suffer’

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:55 -0400

Ann Jillian went from a Disney child star to a '80s sitcom favorite, even portraying her own battle with cancer on screen.

Then, at the height of her career, she walked away from Hollywood.

The actress, who won a Golden Globe in 1989 for the TV movie "The Ann Jillian Story," recently appeared on the podcast "Famous with Jacy Dawn Valeras" to discuss leaving showbiz at the peak of her career.

"I’ve been out of it for a while," said the 76-year-old. "I’ve been out of it for a good reason. I gave birth to my one and only son when I was 42, and I took that seriously too.

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"Now, maybe somebody out there can do this, and good for them," she said, speaking about balancing both motherhood and fame. "I love that they can. For me, I recognize that I cannot. Since I like to focus on what I do, I cannot do all things at the same time.

"I can, over the course of a lifetime — the life that the good Lord has given me — I can do everything that I want to do, but not all at the same time. Ultimately, if you try to do it all at the same time, something is going to suffer because your focus is going to go away from one thing.

"And I was determined at my age, at 42, that it was more likely going to be my only son," Jillian added.

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The actress got her start as a child star whose stage name was given to her by Walt Disney himself before she starred in 1961’s "Babes in Toyland." Just a year later, she appeared in 1962’s "Gypsy" alongside Natalie Wood and Rosalind Russell.

Jillian successfully grew up in the public eye and went on to star in the TV series "It’s a Living" from 1980 to 1986. In 1985, Jillian was diagnosed with cancer at age 35, which she fought — and won.

In 1992, Jillian gave birth to Andrew Joseph Murcia, the Los Angeles Times reported. Jillian said on the podcast that she had no regrets about her decision to prioritize motherhood.

"I felt that I had a great career," she explained. "When I left the industry, so to speak, it was after my son was born. … I had to be there to put him to bed. But then he had to grow roots. He had to go to school. And I thought about this.

"I thought, ‘I don’t want to be a thousand miles away if he gets a boo-boo. I don’t want to be a thousand miles away when he wants to talk about something just terrible that happened at school or just wonderful that happened at school.’

"I want to be there to see him get his first communion," she said. "I don’t want to be in front of a camera somewhere when it’s time for him to have his first communion. So, basically, I hung up my dancing shoes, so to speak, and said, ‘Nope, nope, this is the most important role I have to play right now, and that’s being a mom.’

"I’m sure I made some mistakes along the way," Jillian continued. "But I learned an awful lot, too. And I had the privilege with my husband and God of bringing life into the world and raising a young man who is now an international tax attorney.

"He’s handsome. He’s witty. He could have been an actor because he’s got a mind like a steel trap, his delivery is way better than mine ever was and he has a great voice. And I wouldn’t trade that for the world, for the time that I was gone."

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Over the years, Jillian has been selective in choosing gigs that won’t keep her far away from her family. Her last appearance was in a 2000 episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger."

"I love my industry," Jillian told the outlet. "I love what I did during the time that I was in that industry. I loved the job that I had and was thankful for it. I was really thankful. … I find it remarkable when I look at it now."

In 2021, Jillian spoke to ӣ��Ƶ Digital about how many people viewed her as a sex symbol during her time on "It’s a Living."

"Well, it didn’t bother me," Jillian said at the time. "I took it more as [the public] appreciated my looks. And that was fine with me. When you look good, you feel good. And that’s how I felt.

"I certainly don’t approve of some of the things that have happened over the years [in the industry]," she said. "I support women standing up for themselves. But if you ask me specifically how I felt about that title back then, then I have to be very honest with you. And the truth is, I felt quite honored that people liked the way I looked, and I pleased their eyes. I was fine with that."

Jillian also noted that faith kept her grounded in Hollywood.

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"Some might say it’s not a normal childhood to go into a studio in front of cameras," she said. "That’s true. But from a young age, I was taught that it was just playing pretend. I just got paid for it. And playing pretend is very childlike, and it made me happy. I was never forced. I did it because I loved it. And I think that made the difference."

Father recalls horror after son murdered his 5 grandchildren: ‘I knew he killed them’

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:07 -0400

When Timothy Jones Sr. learned his grandchildren were missing, a deep, unshakable dread set in, and he feared his own son had killed them.

"I remember I told my wife, ‘I know he’s killed them,’" the patriarch tearfully recalled to ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "I just don’t know where they are. But I know he has. I just know it in my heart. I could feel it."

Timothy Jones Jr. admitted to killing his five children, ages 1 to 8, in their Lexington County, South Carolina, home in August 2014. He drove with their bodies in his SUV for nine days before dumping them in five garbage bags on a hillside near Camden, Alabama.

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Jones Jr. was later arrested at a traffic checkpoint in Smith County, Mississippi, after an officer smelled an odor of decomposition, The Associated Press reported.

His case is now being examined in an episode of Investigation Discovery’s (ID) true-crime series, "Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer." It focuses on parents forced to confront the unthinkable, that the children they raised and loved have become capable of monstrous acts.

Before the murders came to light, Jones Sr. said he hadn’t heard from his son. Then came a call from his grandchildren’s school, concerned about their absence. When he reached out to one of his son’s friends, he learned that Jones Jr. hadn’t been seen in the previous day or two at work.

"Then the police officer called me from Mississippi," said Jones Sr. "I tell him, ‘I just want to make sure he is OK and the children are with him.’ He said, ‘What children? There are no children with him. We found a little bit of blood in the car, and we’re having it checked. It could be animal blood.’"

Panicking, Jones Sr. begged to see his son. At the trial, authorities testified that they allowed the meeting, hoping a face-to-face confrontation might break Jones Jr. and reveal what had happened to the missing children.

When Jones Sr. entered the interrogation room, he was stunned by what he saw. He said it was like staring at a wild animal.

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"He’s just a blubbering mess," said Jones Sr. "I’d never seen this person before. I didn’t know that boy. But I just wanted to know where my babies were. And he was all over the place."

That’s when Jones Sr. said his son suddenly jumped up and snarled, "I could kill you right now."

"I told him, ‘You can’t kill me. I love you,’" said Jones Sr. "He was going to put his hands around my throat. He never did. He just sat back down and started crying. But I just didn’t have a good feeling. I’m trying to get him to tell me anything.

"One cop got p----d off a little bit, jumped up and said, ‘There’s a substantial amount of blood in that damn car. I want to know what the hell is going on.’ I just looked at him in shock, like, ‘What? You just told me there was a little bit of blood, and you were going to test it.’"

Jones Sr. offered to go with his son to find the children.

"I begged him, ‘Son, please, those children are out there by themselves with animals,’" said Jones Sr. "He told me, ‘You can’t go with them.’ I said, ‘That’s fine. Just take them to those kids.’"

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Jones Jr. eventually led authorities to the bodies of his five children.

"And, of course, my life’s changed ever since," said Jones Sr.

"I knew he killed them. But how could he? What man could possibly do this to their own children?"

Jones Sr. remembered his son as "a good little boy" who grew up without his mother. Raising him on his own, Jones Sr. worked multiple jobs but still made sure to be there, fixing him breakfast, taking him to school and spending long afternoons by his side.

But, looking back, there were signs that something wasn’t right.

"He was just a normal boy," said Jones Sr. "I didn’t have any trouble with him until he was about 9. Then he shot the neighbor in the back of the leg with a BB gun, which I got him for Christmas. He had this little puppy that he slapped and swore at. It seemed unusual. But I talked to him about it, and we never had that issue again."

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In high school, Jones Jr. became increasingly angry, worrying his father.

"We got in a few tussles and got into arguments," said Jones Sr. "But I thought it was no more than any other teenage kid."

In 2001, Jones Jr. was charged with a crime spree that included burglary, car theft and forged checks. He was sentenced to seven years in prison. When Jones Jr. was released, he was seemingly a changed man.

"We used to go to church," said Jones Sr. "But when he came back [from prison], he’s all hell-bent on living by the Bible. I told him, ‘Son, I understand what you’re trying to do, but you've got to remember, the Bible is the guideline of life. You can’t follow every rule in there because you can contradict yourself, and it’s just too tricky.' But he was convinced that that’s the way it was going to be.

"I went to church with him a few times," he said. "He would get up and act crazy. I didn’t expect it. I almost felt like he was in a cult. He was talking in tongues."

Jones Jr. married Amber Kyzer in 2004. The union was highly tumultuous, especially in the years leading up to the killings. The relationship deteriorated into a contentious custody battle, with Jones Jr. having primary custody. They divorced in 2012.

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"In the beginning, he was a great father," said Jones Sr. "Seemed like a good husband. We would do everything we could to help with the kids. But when they divorced, I just thought, ‘My God, it’s going to be really hard for one man with five children who has to work.’ We really wanted to help. We tried.

"I pleaded with him, ‘Let us help you. You have family who could help. I’m here.’ But all he said was, ‘It’ll be all right."

On their last Christmas night together, the two men got into a heated argument.

"He told me how I never loved him, never cared for him," said Jones Sr. "Now, at that point, this had been going on many, many times. He would tell me how I didn’t love him. I finally said, ‘I gave up my life for you, raised you by myself.

"I did everything I possibly could. I tried to give you the best life I could. How am I a bad dad? What did I do? Tell me what I did now, and maybe I can fix it.’ And he just said, ‘I never want to see you again. You can go f--- off.’"

Jones Sr. said he would reach out to his son, hoping he could see him and the kids.

"I remember he said, ‘Would you like to talk to the children?’ Now I was supposed to see him the next day. So I said, ‘You know what, Timmy? Let’s surprise them. They’ll be really happy because they loved coming over to ‘papa’s big house,' as they called it. I built a pool and everything for them. But the next day, he went missing."

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"That’s always been my biggest regret, not speaking to the babies one last time," he tearfully said.

During the trial, Jones Jr.’s defense team argued that he suffered from mental health issues. Defense lawyer Boyd Young claimed the prosecution ignored evidence that proved Jones Jr. was insane. However, prosecutors maintained that Jones Jr. knew what he was doing. The jury convicted him of five counts of murder and sentenced him to death.

Jones Sr. said he hasn’t spoken to his son.

"I just can't," he said. "I’m falling apart. I’ve lost my business. I damn nearly lost my home. I knew he was sick. But after the trial, he called and just acted like it never happened. I’m here falling apart, and he’s just laughing, giggling. I couldn’t do this anymore."

Jones Sr. admitted he will always carry guilt with him for the rest of his life. He still wonders what he could have done to help his son and grandchildren.

"There’s no way I cannot blame myself," he said. "Those babies should be here. I should have done something before it went too far. I knew he was going to have a hard time with five children. I knew all these things. I should have done more. I’ll regret that until the day I die."

King Charles' food preferences revealed by former royal chef ahead of Trump's White House state dinner

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:44 -0400

When King Charles and Queen Camilla join President Donald Trump at the White House, the state dinner’s high-stakes menu is expected to dazzle.

On March 31, Buckingham Palace announced that the king and queen would travel to the U.S. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Trump said they would visit from April 27 to 30. A state banquet will take place at the White House on April 28.

Darren McGrady, who was a personal chef to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, also cooked for Presidents Ford, Reagan, Clinton and both Presidents Bush. He told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that the British royal family can expect "the best of America" to be served.

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"I wouldn’t expect to see clotted cream on this banquet menu from President Trump, because that’s British produce," McGrady explained.

"America has some incredible produce. But having said that, the palace would have been in touch, saying, ‘King Charles is not a great lover of chocolate, but the queen loves chocolate.’ Anything with chocolate on the menu, Camilla will love.

"If there’s a cheese course, the king will adore that, as he loves cheese. He also loves honey, grilled vegetables, risottos and especially lamb. There’s incredible lamb here. He would be honored if there was lamb."

When it comes to food, impressing the monarch is far simpler than you might expect, according to McGrady.

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"For the king, it’s local produce," he said. "It’s seeing goods coming into season, like asparagus, artichokes, peas, spinach and broccoli. The king would absolutely be thrilled if any of those were on the menu."

Royal commentator Amanda Matta agreed.

"These events are tightly choreographed but also meant to feel warm and welcoming," she explained. "Charles has long taken an interest in food, particularly seasonal ingredients. So, a thoughtfully curated American menu would absolutely appeal to him. Unlike a British state dinner, which retains a lot of continental French inspiration, a U.S. state dinner will feature a menu that’s American right down to its core."

Matta shared that the White House "will absolutely" consult on dietary restrictions and known preferences to impress the royals.

"King Charles doesn’t eat foie gras, for example, and the royals are known to abstain from things like red sauces, garlic, or curry for practical reasons," said Matta. "The meal needs to be elegant but not overly complicated, and easy to eat while conversing. That means no handheld dishes, no messy dishes, nothing too experimental and nothing that risks embarrassing guests. But the menu is ultimately the host’s call, making the choices very much a diplomatic flex."

"This is the host nation’s moment to showcase its cuisine, domestic production, agriculture and identity," Matta continued. "Every course, every wine pairing, every ingredient will be chosen to send a message about American excellence. That said, it’s not unusual for subtle nods to the guests to be woven in. We might also see a British-inspired dish or dessert, or ingredients that reference the U.K. in some way."

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Helena Chard, British broadcaster and photographer, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital she wouldn’t be surprised if one of Charles’ favorites was served to woo the king.

"I would expect herb-crusted organic Virginia lamb with copious amounts of humble vegetables," she said. "Minted organic peas sit at the top of the vegetable hierarchy. King Charles is obsessed with peas. Both Charles and Camilla adore artisan cheese and are partial to a slice of organic apple tart."

It won’t just be the best of American cuisine doing the impressing. What’s in their glasses will be just as carefully chosen.

"The royal family would always have wine, beautiful wine, served at state banquets," said McGrady. "And I know the White House does too. Prince Philip, when he came for a banquet, even at the White House, wouldn’t drink any wine. He would have a beer. A glass of stout was his favorite.

"But it’s all about making the guests feel welcome. And for President Trump hosting the banquet here, it’s about making King Charles feel welcome. There may be a nod to something British, but I think on the whole, the table is going to be very, very American."

And if Charles’ beloved lamb is served, McGrady said it’s expected that only the best will be on the menu. He recalled going through every single ingredient and dish to ensure there were zero blemishes ahead of a dinner. He described that as "the standard."

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Chard warned that there are certain ingredients that would be off limits.

"Royal protocol dictates that garlic and shellfish are strictly off the menu," she said. "The menus will be planned weeks in advance. Much thought will be given to each course, especially as the king continues cancer treatment. Three test menus are drawn up, with the chosen option released 24 hours before the banquet."

But the real magic happens after dinner, said Matta.

"The dinner itself is only part of the evening," she explained. "A U.S. state dinner follows a fairly predictable rhythm: an arrival ceremony, a receiving line, cocktails, the formal meal, toasts or speeches and then entertainment.

"There might even be a musical performance when, after dinner, guests mingle more freely. The post-dinner revelry has also given us iconic moments over the years, like Diana dancing with John Travolta in 1985. It wasn’t part of the Reagan administration’s official program, but it became the defining image of the night."

Camilla is also expected to wear a tiara in the royal couple’s attempt to charm audiences.

"She’ll likely choose something that carries cultural significance in an American context," said Matta. "Or perhaps she’ll choose to nod back to Queen Elizabeth II, bringing back pieces she wore on her own visits to the White House. This could include the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland or Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik. It must be said they are fan favorites among royal watchers."

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"At its core, the goal of a state dinner at the White House is straightforward: relationship-building at the highest level and a chance for the American hosts to show that they can still cater to royalty at a high level," Matta shared. "We might see Queen Camilla dancing with President Trump, or Melania in the arms of King Charles."

"I wouldn’t rule anything out!" she added.

King Charles won’t meet Prince Harry during monarch’s US state visit: experts

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:15 -0400

King Charles will not be reuniting with his son, Prince Harry, when the monarch visits the United States.

On March 31, Buckingham Palace announced that the king and Queen Camilla would travel to the U.S. in late April to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The ceremonial event has received calls to be canceled due to President Donald Trump’s criticism of the British government for failing to support military operations involving Iran, The Associated Press reported.

The visit will also mark the second time that a British monarch has addressed Congress. The first was the king’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who delivered a speech at the Capitol during a state visit to the U.S. in 1991.

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Trump announced that the king and queen will visit from April 27 to 30. A state banquet will take place at the White House on April 28.

"The state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla is of pivotal importance with Anglo-American relations at a low ebb," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

"It is also about the shared history of the two countries over 250 years. It will emphasize, as such occasions do, the mutual sacrifice in war, the enriching cultural links, and what the world’s most powerful nation and Britain do have in common, which means they have special links."

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A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex confirmed to ӣ��Ƶ Digital that father and son will not be meeting, noting that the monarch will be in the U.S. on a working state visit, "not a holiday."

A source previously told People magazine that the trip is tightly choreographed and that there is an understanding on both sides.

"When you’re talking about a state visit, every minute is accounted for — especially when it’s the king traveling as the invited guest of a head of state," said the source.

"Harry knows how things are and wouldn’t ask for that either under these circumstances."

The king’s visit follows Trump’s state visit to the U.K. in September. It was a glittering occasion that was seen as part of Britain’s effort to nurture the special relationship between the two countries.

"I look forward to spending time with the king, whom I greatly respect," said Trump in his recent statement.

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While Charles and Harry will not be seeing each other, the visit will bring the monarch to the country that his younger son has called home for six years.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. The couple resides in Southern California with their son, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.

Harry, 41, has returned to his home country several times for court proceedings and charity work. He reunited with his father in September 2025. It was the first time in 19 months they’d seen each other in person.

A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace confirmed to ӣ��Ƶ Digital that at the time, they spent about an hour together over private tea at Clarence House, the king and queen’s London residence.

Shannon Felton Spence, former head of Politics and Communication at the British Consulate General of New England, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that the primary focus is wholly on the state visit, one where every minute is accounted for.

"The king will be in the U.S. at the invitation of President Trump," Felton Spence explained. "He will be on official business as head of state, and to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Therefore, the program and guest lists are controlled by the State Department and the U.K.’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office."

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"This is very different from a normal royal visit, and it’s entirely different from a private trip," she said. "There is a lot hinging on this trip between the U.S. and the U.K., which have incredibly frayed relations at the moment. Every aspect of the program will be diplomatically strategic and coordinated."

Charles and Camilla’s U.S. trip will include stops in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Virginia, People magazine reported. While in D.C., the king and queen will participate in several events, including a private tea with Trump and first lady Melania Trump, as well as a formal ceremony at the White House and a ceremonial military review.

In New York City, the royals will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks later this year, the outlet reported. They will meet with first responders and the families of the victims.

In Virginia, the king and queen will attend a block party to celebrate America’s birthday. Charles will also visit a national park, while Camilla explores a farm to highlight the work of America’s horse racing industry.

After their U.S. tour wraps up, the royals will travel to Bermuda. It will be Charles’ first trip as monarch to an overseas British territory, the outlet reported.

Fitzwilliams said the itinerary was planned "with meticulous care" far in advance.

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"The focus must be on the principals," Fitzwilliams stressed. "There is simply no place for Prince Harry in this plan. It is essential that they focus on the host and visitors only, not on a situation where attention could be diverted by a media frenzy. This has to be avoided."

He noted there will be plenty to look forward to on both sides.

"The president is a showman who loves royalty, so it will be spectacular," said Fitzwilliams. "It is also extremely important for America and Britain’s future relations. The presence of the Sussexes would detract from that, and so, it cannot be contemplated."

Harry’s September meeting with his father marked their first in-person reunion since February 2024. At that time, Harry visited King Charles after the monarch announced he was undergoing cancer treatment. It’s understood that Charles is continuing his treatment this year.

The outlet noted there is speculation that father and son could see each other again when Harry returns to the UK in July 2026 for events tied to the Invictus Games. Those engagements will celebrate the one-year countdown to the Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games.

According to the outlet, it’s not known whether the Duchess of Sussex and their children will join him for that trip.

Prince Louis' 8th birthday portrait shows 'relatable' family vacation moment: expert

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:05:44 -0400

Prince Louis was all sunshine, smiles and charm in his portrait for his eighth birthday.

The royal family released the portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s third born Thursday for his April 23 birthday, which showed him with a gap-toothed smile in a blue knit sweater in front of the sea.

The portrait of the 8-year-old was taken during a family vacation in Cornwall by royal photographer Matt Porteous, who frequently does portraits for the Wales family.

"The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Prince Louis’ eighth birthday with exactly what royal fans hoped for — sunshine, smiles and a snippet of family life on a boat by the Cornish Sea," Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

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The portrait "shows a relaxed Prince Louis mid-giggle, oozing strength, energy and charm. Everyone looks forward to a Prince Louis special moment, especially a Prince Louis cheeky, warm relatable moment and his eighth birthday image doesn’t disappoint," she said. "He’s still very much our cheeky Prince."

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The prince and princess’ youngest child has an excess of character and has often stolen the show at royal outings with his unguarded faces and hijinks.

Chard added that having Louis’ portrait taken in Cornwall "says it all."

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"It’s William’s Duchy, yes. But more than that, they all love Cornwall, and it paints a picture of ‘We holiday where you holiday.' Everyone enjoys a joyful relatable image," she explained.

She said Louis is often seen as an "antidote" to scandals plaguing the monarchy like former Prince Andrew’s allegations and William’s feud with Prince Harry.

Along with the photo, his parents added a video montage that showed Louis’ athleticism.

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The montage captured the 8-year-old digging a hole in the sand, jumping in the water and swimming in a wetsuit, playing cricket and running on the beach.

Referring to Louis as a "cheeky chappie," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner joked the prince had reached the milestone "without too many mishaps to his name, but who knows what might happen at his birthday party tonight."

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"Well known for his playing the drums — probably an unfortunate present — it could be a very loud night finished off with the special cake which Kate bakes for the children." Turner told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

"He looks very resplendent in the photographs and is certainly already a handsome boy with a wicked sense of humor and enough energy to keep his whole extended Royal family amused on dull nights."

Turner compared Louis’ "exuberance" to that of his late great-grandfather Prince Philip, who died in 2021 at 99 years old.

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Noting Philip was "famous for his gaffes," he concluded. "This has obviously flown through the bloodline to the birthday prince.

"He certainly keeps Kate amused, and she finds it very hard not to laugh on public occasions when his sister and brother try to keep him in check," he added. "In one way, his outrageous and endearing character will certainly make him one of the most popular royals in the future."

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Despite his son’s birthday, it was still a working day for William — albeit probably not the hardest — who spent the day at the Jaguar TCS racing headquarters and got behind the wheel of all all-electric Formula E race car.

"An electric visit to the Jaguar TCS Racing headquarters in Kidlington!" a post on the Wales’ account that showed several photos of William at Jaguar said.

"Incredible to see the world leading approach to innovation and sustainability in Formula E. A huge well done to the team as they shift towards an all-electric future."

Sarah Ferguson’s former dresser convicted of murder back in spotlight as case resurfaces

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:08 -0400

Sarah Ferguson has, at times, found herself in troubling circles.

Years before her links to Jeffrey Epstein raised eyebrows, the former Duchess of York found herself in headlines over her ex-dresser, later convicted of murder.

Jane Andrews, Ferguson’s former royal dresser, is the subject of the new BritBox scripted series, "The Lady," which stars Natalie Dormer as the ex-duchess. It explores Andrews’ rise to prominence behind palace doors, her close bond with Ferguson and her eventual downfall.

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"I would say that [Sarah] was probably not the best judge of character," Allan Starkie, Ferguson’s former friend and author of "A Date with Death," told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

"She was desperate for money, desperate for guidance, and I think she gravitated very often to the wrong people," said Starkie.

Ferguson is the ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II who was stripped of his royal titles following his friendship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

Starkie first met Ferguson, 66, through his friend and business partner John Bryan, whose relationship with her dominated the tabloids. In 1992, the Daily Mirror published photos of Bryan sucking on the royal’s toes while on vacation in Saint-Tropez. At the time, the mother of two was still married, but separated from the former Prince Andrew.

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The scandal caused major embarrassment for the royal family and further damaged Ferguson’s public image as her marriage moved toward divorce in 1996.

Starkie claimed Ferguson maintained a large household staff despite financial pressures. Other accounts have similarly described a sizable staff and significant running costs as she faced well-documented financial strain in the 1990s.

"As a result, her life during the period of separation before divorce was one in which we were constantly coming up with ideas to generate money so she could be self-sufficient," Starkie said.

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"She was under a lot of pressure. She also began devoting more time to charity work because I think she felt, in a way, that in the public’s mind she was in direct competition with Princess Diana, who used charity work to really win over the British public — really the world."

Andrews began working for Ferguson in 1988. She served as Ferguson's dresser and later became more of a personal aide. Starkie said that during his time working on several business endeavors with Ferguson, he became acquainted with Andrews.

"We brought Jane with us most of the time," he recalled of their travels. "She actually came into the orbit of the British royal family, believe it or not, by answering a classified ad in a magazine. I would say that Jane changed very much in terms of her personality, her dress, her mannerisms by mimicking the duchess’ personality and really turning into a chameleon of the duchess."

"She was very deferential to the duchess, always referring to her as ‘Your Royal Highness,’ curtsying whenever they saw each other," Starkie said. "She really seemed to have no personality at all. Anytime you asked her a question, before she answered, she’d lower her eyes and blush, no matter what the question was. She was very timid."

As Andrews’ career blossomed, the two women became friends, said Starkie.

"In 1993, roughly one year after I had entered the scene and got to know the women, Jane had managed to befriend the princesses, Eugenie and Beatrice," said Starkie, referring to Ferguson's daughters.

"[Jane] kind of controlled the staff a little bit and ingratiated herself so much with the duchess that the duchess decided to incorporate her into her business staff," he claimed. "Now, keep in mind, Jane studied fashion and didn’t have a financial background, so it was a very odd decision."

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Starkie said he also witnessed Ferguson’s "chameleon" personality.

"She could change her accent to sound like the Oxford accent that the British royal family uses," he explained. "She could make herself seem very aloof and princess-like. On the other hand, if you were hanging out with her, she could be very vulgar. She would tell dirty jokes. She would let her accent slip into what it naturally was.

"When she was with her husband, she would be the consummate officer’s wife. She would have that flirtatiousness with the other senior officers, but would still be aloof, somewhat distant, yet elegant and approachable."

"I’ve also seen her in fits of depression, when she seemed hopeless, in fits of euphoria, where she thought everything would always be OK," Starkie claimed. "She could wear a lot of hats. And when she was in one of those roles, they were very, very convincing. You would believe that was the actual Sarah Ferguson. And then it could flip into something else almost immediately."

While Ferguson seemingly met her match in Andrews, the dresser was let go from the staff in 1997. According to reports, Andrews felt blindsided by the layoff but had felt increasingly underappreciated in her role. There were also claims she struggled with the loss of status and proximity to royal life, which she had valued.

"A lot of people think that Jane’s story is a Cinderella story, but it really isn’t," Starkie explained. "During that whole seven-year relationship between Jane and the duchess, it wasn’t exactly a dream job. It had wonderful factors. It had wonderful perks, but she was a servant working for a lady who vacillated very much in the way she treated any relationship."

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After leaving the royal household, Andrews was later introduced to businessman Thomas Cressman, People magazine reported. The whirlwind romance was tumultuous, and they would allegedly threaten each other, the outlet shared. Andrews claimed that the financier was abusive.

In 2000, the couple reportedly got into a heated argument over their future. The fighting was so contentious that Cressman called police, urging them to come because "someone is going to get hurt" and "would like somebody here to stop us hurting each other," The Guardian reported.

Prosecutors said Andrews attacked Cressman, 39, striking him with a cricket bat before fatally stabbing him. Andrews claimed she had been abused and feared for her life.

Andrews was convicted of murder in 2001 and sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of about 12–15 years. She briefly escaped from an open prison in 2009 but was recaptured days later. Andrews was released in 2019 to a probation hostel, People reported.

Andrews has since kept a low profile and has not publicly addressed "The Lady," People reported. ITV reached out to Cressman’s family ahead of filming and later showed them the series in a private screening, the BBC reported.

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Ferguson's spokesperson for comment about the series and Starkie’s claims.

Starkie’s friendship with the former duchess collapsed over a business fallout in 1996, Page Six reported. When his other book, "Fergie: Her Secret Life," was published, a spokesperson called his claims "ludicrous," the outlet reported.

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In September, following renewed scrutiny of Ferguson’s links to Epstein, Dormer announced she wouldn’t promote "The Lady" and would instead donate her salary to charity. Ferguson previously said she deeply regretted her association with Epstein, acknowledging it had been a serious error in judgment.

Starkie hopes Ferguson will think twice about who she lets into her life.

"I think that Sarah Ferguson chose people in many cases because they were interesting," he said. "In choosing interesting, eccentric people, she sometimes endangered her own reputation by associating with people that would end up becoming notorious in different ways."

King Charles’ ‘high-stakes’ US visit tests historic alliance, could shape his reign: experts

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:09 -0400

King Charles is preparing to cross the Atlantic for what insiders are calling a "high-stakes" visit to the United States — one that could define his reign as monarch.

On March 31, Buckingham Palace announced that the king and Queen Camilla would travel to the U.S. in late April to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The ceremonial event has received calls to be called off due to President Donald Trump’s criticism of the British government for failing to support military operations involving Iran, The Associated Press reported.

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"The question is, that special relationship that Elizabeth helped forge [between the two nations], does it survive?" Susan Page, author of "The Queen and Her Presidents," told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "This is an open question, and the hope is King Charles can do something to preserve it."

"Queen Elizabeth’s commitment to the United States came from the beginning," said Page. "From her father, from her first prime minister, Winston Churchill, who told her to stay close to the Americans. And that is a lesson that King Charles has also learned."

"There is no relationship more important to Great Britain than its relationship with the United States," she shared. "And that’s been through times of great alliance, as in World War II, and times of great division, as we see now. I think that is part of his mother’s legacy that King Charles very much reflects."

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The monarch’s visit follows Trump’s state visit to the U.K. in September. It was a glittering occasion seen as part of Britain’s effort to nurture the special relationship between the two countries.

Page noted that all eyes will be on the 77-year-old monarch and whether Charles can bring a sense of warmth and steady diplomacy during a period of turbulence. It’s a similar challenge that his late mother faced early in her reign — and overcame.

"We’re going to be so interested to see King Charles come to Washington," Page explained. "He’s been here, of course, many times. This is the first time as king. And I’m struck by some of the parallels with the first time Elizabeth came to Washington as queen."

"That was a point just after the Suez Crisis had really torn the United States and Great Britain, really dividing them," said Page.

"President Eisenhower was quite angry about what Britain had done in Suez. And here this young queen came, her first visit to Washington as head of state. And she was tasked with trying to smooth those troubled waters, which she did. So we look at Charles and his first state visit to Washington as king, and it’s another fraught time."

"There’s this enormous division between the United States and the United Kingdom and NATO," Page pointed out. "It’s also a time when Jeffrey Epstein has put new pressures on the future of the monarchy."

In October, the king stripped his disgraced brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, of his princely titles after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with the late sex offender.

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"On both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, we see great difficulties, treacherous waters for King Charles to navigate," said Page. "And the hope, I think, by Great Britain and by many in America, is that he’ll navigate them in a way that makes things more stable and less divided between the United States and the United Kingdom."

British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that this is a defining moment for Charles to assert his leadership and cement his legacy.

"Given the current dire condition of the ‘special relationship,’ this is a most high-stakes trip," said Fordwich. "Should all go well, the king could go down in history as rectifying the current crisis by enhancing continuity. It’s imperative that he connects culturally, avoids any controversy, while reinforcing a shared purpose and history."

"King Charles has the opportunity to overcome the current tensions, to be the unifying figure, making him more than relevant, even beyond a stabilizing symbol, but more to be mission-critical," Fordwich shared. "He could, single-handedly, put back on track the transatlantic bond."

"There’s immense pressure on the king regarding his legacy," Fordwich warned. "Should the trip not be deemed a success, he’ll be undermining not only how he goes down in history, but the duration of the special relationship that is at stake.

"If he is received well and makes appropriate remarks when he addresses Congress, he could further the transatlantic bond, endearing himself to Americans by rising above party politics and current disputes."

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that Charles is up for the challenge.

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"This is a high-stakes tour, but it will be choreographed to the last detail," he said. "These occasions invariably are, and events such as a dinner at the White House and an address to Congress are unlikely to contain embarrassing moments.

"We also know the president has an affection for the royal family, as his mother was a keen monarchist. He is the only president to have had two state visits to Britain. It would, undoubtedly, mean a lot to him to host the king and queen on the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain."

"The king will have a private meeting with the president, and this is likely to be cordial," said Fitzwilliams. "King Charles is also extremely experienced diplomatically. The personal royal touch is likely to be highly successful. This is Britain’s soft power on display. A four-day state visit will be physically demanding, but it’s extremely good news that the king, who is still fighting cancer, is up for it."

"The king and President Trump have a warm relationship, furthered by the letter-writing that then-Prince Charles had with Trump when he was out of office after 2020," Fordwich noted.

Charles and Camilla’s U.S. trip will include stops in Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia, People magazine reported. While in D.C., the king and queen will participate in several events, including a private tea with Trump and first lady Melania Trump, as well as a formal ceremony at the White House and a ceremonial military review.

In New York City, the royals will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks later this year, the outlet reported. They will meet with first responders and the families of the victims.

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After their U.S. tour wraps up, the royals will travel to Bermuda. It will be Charles’ first trip as monarch to an overseas British territory, the outlet reported.

During her reign, the late queen embarked on four state visits to the U.S.: in 1957, 1976, 1991 and 2007.

Sarah Ferguson is hoping 'to evaporate like mist' as she's seen for the first time in 7 months: expert

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:17 -0400

Sarah Ferguson has been spotted for the first time in seven months hiding out at a luxe Austrian ski resort.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife has been living in exile since she was stripped of her Duchess of York title last year. Just last month, Ferguson was stripped of her Freedom of the City of York honor.

On April 15, Ferguson was seen keeping a low profile in a jacket and a blue baseball hat.

Helena Chard, a British royal expert, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that she believes friends are coming to her aid and funding her life during this time.

She was spotted at a luxe ski chalet that goes for $2,700 a night, according to The Times.

"Incognito, anxious Fergie is keeping a low profile. She cannot believe how low she has sunk although, contrary to people’s thoughts, she is not destitute. Friends have stepped in to whisk her away from her stress," she said.

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Chard continued, "Viewed as generous to a fault, Fergie is reportedly being helped by those who are repaying the favor and helping her slip away from the press. Although Austria is known as a hotspot for wealthy patrons who host royals and ex royals… either way, the assumption is someone else is picking up the tab."

Ian Pelham Turner, royal broadcaster, pointed out that Ferguson used to work in the area as a chalet maid and nanny, so she could be staying with a former client or a friend. "At the moment, Andrew is I am sure, aware of the situation but keeping his distance so as not to betray her hideaway," he said.

Chard explained that Austria is giving Ferguson the privacy to dodge U.S. politicians who want her to testify against former Prince Andrew and his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

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"What’s next for Fergie? She may hope to evaporate like mist whilst juggling her alleged burner phones, however I fear she will now be under immense scrutiny," Chard said. "Fergie’s reputation rehab is nowhere near on the cards. Keeping her distance during Andrew’s legal heat and away from media pressure is completely tactical."

Hilary Fordwich, British royals expert, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that Ferguson is "terrified" after seeing what's happened to her ex-husband.

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"She is no doubt terrified because she has seen what has happened to Andrew. She was aware of everything as all of her correspondence has actually proven the way she backtracked and was trying to play both sides," Fordwich said. "Needless to say, at a minimum, authorities will want to speak to her as to what exactly she did know."

Amanda Matta, royal commentator, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital there is no way of knowing who exactly is funding Ferguson's lifestyle.

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"The choice of an Austrian ski resort could be linked to whoever is helping to support Sarah, but really, we have no idea who finances her lifestyle. That seems to be one of the reasons that the king is keen to keep Andrew close by on royal property: so that he doesn’t become compromised by an outside funding source," Matta said.

Richard Fitzwilliams, royal expert, believes Ferguson's latest sighting shows "no future" for the disgraced royal.

"There appears to be no future for Sarah Ferguson. She was never previously short of ideas. If a publisher wanted to gain notoriety by publishing one of her books, there’s nothing to stop them. However, charities won’t touch her," he said.

Ferguson previously faced scrutiny for accepting money from Epstein around 2010. Ferguson later acknowledged this was a serious error in judgment and apologized, stating she regretted the association.

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Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:20 -0400

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Richard Russell spent his final moments alone, sick and disoriented, cracking jokes and apologizing as he flew a stolen plane he knew wasn’t coming back.

In August 2018, a Horizon Air ground service agent clocked in and took off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in a Bombardier Q400. For over an hour, he spoke with air traffic controllers who urged him to land before he deliberately crashed on Ketron Island.

The 29-year-old, who went by "Beebo" on social media, is now the subject of a new documentary from ABC News Studios, "#SKYKING." It marks the first time many of Russell’s family members and friends have spoken out publicly. The film includes air traffic control audio from the flight and is based on available investigative records.

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"When I heard these recordings, they really struck a chord with me," director Patricia E. Gillespie told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "[Beebo] just sounded like guys I knew back home, especially when he was talking about his work life, minimum wage and some of the frustrations he felt surrounding employment — and the fact that he couldn’t talk about the tough feelings he was having.

"It bewitched me," Gillespie shared. "I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I really couldn’t get it out of my head."

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As Russell flew over the Olympic Mountains, he made a confession in the recording that Gillespie said still haunts her and his loved ones.

"I got a lot of people that care about me, and it’s going to disappoint them to hear that I did this," he said. "I would like to apologize to each and every one of them. [I’m] just a broken guy. Got a few screws loose, I guess. Never really knew it till now."

His last transmission indicated that his fuel reserves were dangerously low. Time had run out.

"Not for long," he said. "I feel like one of my engines is going out or something."

Moments later, the Q400 crashed into the woods, sparking a two-acre fire. The FBI said Russell died of "multiple traumatic injuries."

"There’s also a line where he says he wanted to just talk with these guys, but they’re all business," Gillespie explained. "Those are the things that stood out to me as well.

"At one point in the recording, he says, ‘If you ask me why I did it, blame it on not making minimum wage. We’ll chalk it up to that. Maybe that’ll grease the gears for the higher-ups.' I have heard that at dinner. Not just from my male friends."

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"He says some more controversial things in that call," said Gillespie. "Particularly, he made this statement where he says, ‘Do you think Alaska [Airlines] will give me a job as a pilot if I land this plane?’ They say, ‘Oh, they’ll give you a job doing anything.’

"And he says, ‘Yeah, right, I’m a White guy.’ That became sort of a bellwether that got extremely controversial online. Really unsavory characters, like actual White supremacists, are saying he’s their poster boy, which was completely inaccurate.

"People who are very far to the other end of the spectrum were saying he’s a domestic terrorist hell-bent on destruction, which turned out not to be accurate," she continued. "But when I heard those words, and I saw how they were being taken in context, I had a sense that there was information missing. I didn’t know what that information was going to be, but I knew that I felt really compelled to look into it."

During Gillespie’s sit-downs with loved ones, she learned that Russell, born in the Florida Keys and raised in Wasilla, Alaska, was goofy and deeply religious. He later met Hannah, his future wife, at a Christian youth program. They got married in 2012 and moved to Washington. Together, they opened a bakery.

In a YouTube video posted to his blog, Russell shared photos of his travels and spoke of his job as an airport worker.

"I lift a lot of bags," he said. "Like a lot of bags. So many bags."

But the gig was far from a dream job. While Russell appeared reliable and positive at work, internally, he was feeling unfulfilled in life. His social media posts offered no hint he was quietly suffering.

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"He was not making a statement about feeling oppressed as a White guy," Gillespie emphasized. "It sounds like a statement about things that had been said to him at work. And it’s scary to me that that story rarely got uncovered because the internet machine was so quick to politicize it instead of acting with curiosity and asking how these words ended up coming out of this person.

"I think Beebo’s aunt says it really well when she says something to the effect of, ‘This idea of an American dream — you can provide for your wife, you can have two cars in the driveway, a house, a white picket fence — you can do this on one income. And that’s just not the reality we're living in anymore.’

"There’s a generation — Beebo’s generation — that can feel like failure when they can’t attain that," Gillespie reflected. "The reality is they’re not failing. The economy is failing in this way, and they have to figure it out. And we don’t talk about these things, frankly. People don’t have an awareness of these social pressures or, in Beebo’s case, the pressure to be a man or a provider. The pressure to be a success."

People who knew Russell told FBI agents and other law enforcement personnel they had no information indicating they knew of Russell’s plans to steal or crash an airplane, The Associated Press reported.

"Contacts with Russell’s employer determined there were no personnel issues," according to records cited by the outlet. "Russell was known as a quiet guy who read a lot. Russell had a few unexcused absences, but nothing considered significant."

Other witnesses told FBI agents Russell "failed to go to work Aug. 3 and had expressed feeling as if he was not living up to what others expected of him," the records show. The witnesses said he went to work Aug. 4 to try to pick up a shift, but the next day he "seemed strange." Loved ones attempted an intervention, The Associated Press reported.

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"Russell seemed fine to family members after the intervention, though he was drinking more," the outlet reported based on records. "The week of Aug. 6, Russell seemed fine to family/friends."

Four days later, Russell entered the plane and took off without authorization. The FBI found evidence he had searched flight simulators before the incident.

During Russell’s conversation with air traffic control, he said he didn’t want to hurt anyone. He intentionally kept the plane away from populated areas. However, reports noted that Russell could have inflicted vastly more damage had he chosen to do so. Potential targets included tens of thousands of fans assembling at Safeco Field for a sold-out Pearl Jam concert.

Officials also stressed that the incident posed a serious risk to public safety and exposed vulnerabilities in airport security. Many wondered how, nearly 17 years after the 9/11 attack, someone could simply take a passenger plane from a major U.S. airport without authorization.

Before the plane plunged into the thick forest, Russell performed an acrobatic stunt.

"I think I’m going to try to do a barrel roll, and if that goes good, I’ll go nose down and call it a night," Russell is heard saying from the cockpit.

"The line that broke my heart when I was doing these interviews was when his brother Phil was asked about it," said Gillespie. "He said, ‘He could have been anything he wanted to be.’ This idea that if he’d just believed in himself, if he just believed he was living in an America where guys like him could win, he could have been anything he wanted to be. He could have been a pilot."

The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Russell's death a suicide. Authorities concluded Russell acted alone in deliberately taking the aircraft, an act that could have resulted in significant loss of life.

"Eight years later, his family’s hearts are still very broken," said Gillespie. "You can never get over something like this. Suicide doesn’t end pain. It passes on to your loved ones. But I also think the family wants his story to be a force for good in helping people like him get the help they need so that other families don’t have to go through what they’ve been through."

Prince William’s ‘ruthless side’ emerges as he views Prince Harry as ‘untrustworthy': experts

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:52 -0400

Prince Harry has tried to break Prince William’s "wall of silence," but the no-nonsense future king, who has a "ruthless side," has a long memory for loyalty, and an even longer one for betrayal.

The claim was made by multiple royal experts who spoke to ӣ��Ƶ Digital, who claimed that "the firewall is firmly held" against the Duke of Sussex, who has reportedly not spoken to his brother since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.

The Prince of Wales is "ignoring the circus" and is "done with drama," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

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"This feels like a permanent royal reset," she shared. "But William’s silence isn’t a mystery. It’s a strategy."

"William regards his brother as totally untrustworthy," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams also claimed to ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

Chard and Fitzwilliams’ statements came following reports that William, 43, has a "ruthless streak" and "holds a grudge" against those who have either sided against him or are in Harry’s corner alongside his wife, Meghan Markle.

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"William is someone who does hold a grudge; he does choose sides," Roya Nikkhah, royal editor of The Sunday Times, told Times Radio, as quoted by the Daily Mail.

"If someone picks the other side, he remembers that," she warned.

Fitzwilliams previously told the Daily Mail that William has a "ruthless streak," noting that he prioritizes loyalty and the crown.

"Loyalty cuts both ways, and as they say, ‘Betrayal has a long shelf life,’" said Chard. "Prince William is known to take a harder line than some. He’s setting his agenda for the future of the monarchy. There’s a difference between being ruthless and holding people accountable. He’s fearless and has a strong moral character."

Harry has been estranged from his family since he and his wife stepped back as senior royals in 2020. At the time, they cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and the lack of support from the palace as their reasons for the move.

After the couple settled in California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries. Harry’s 2023 memoir, "Spare," which revealed embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and detailed his rivalry with William, further strained relations.

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Russell Myers, royal editor for the Daily Mirror and author of "William & Catherine," told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that while the brothers were close growing up and bonded by the death of their mother, Princess Diana, cracks in their relationship were likely to appear.

"There’s the issue of the heir and the spare," Myers explained.

"We all know what Prince Harry’s memoir is called. And then you have the issue of these two very different paths they were set on. William was very much led into the path of, ‘You are going to be king. This is your destiny.’ And Harry was left to fend for himself, really. And I think that caused a lot of issues in their adolescence and into adulthood."

But the brothers’ feud may have begun well before Harry’s exit from the U.K.

When Harry, 41, began dating Meghan, 44, in 2016, the relationship progressed quickly, with the American actress meeting senior royals early on. The couple announced their engagement in November 2017 and married the following year.

According to multiple royal experts, William was concerned about Harry’s whirlwind romance and reportedly advised him to "take as much time as you need" before making a lifelong commitment.

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William’s view, as portrayed in these accounts, was to ensure Harry didn’t rush into marriage before the "Suits" alum fully understood the pressures of royal life as a newcomer.

Harry, however, is said to have interpreted William’s caution as a lack of support — or even skepticism — toward Meghan. Experts say that’s when their relationship turned frosty.

In his book, Myers claimed that William would get riled up about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s dramatic exit from royal life and the tell-alls that came with it. William’s wife, Kate Middleton, had "less interest in convincing Harry to stay, he claimed.

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously told ӣ��Ƶ Digital, "We don’t comment on such books."

"Unfortunately for both Harry and Princess Catherine, I think the fractiousness of the relationship was always going to happen because Harry and Meghan chose the path that they did," Myers explained. "They wanted to leave immediately. They saw that the institution would probably try to stop them from leaving."

"I think a real line was crossed," Myers continued. "The people that I’d spoken to for the book say that both William and Catherine were left deeply hurt by Harry and Meghan’s state of play and the way they went about leaving the family."

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Following Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, which was viewed by nearly 50 million people globally, Buckingham Palace issued a statement on behalf of Queen Elizabeth that read, "Recollections may vary." Myers claimed Kate, 44, was "absolutely integral" to that message.

"Catherine did not want the brothers to finish their relationship," Myers explained. "She was always trying to bring them together, always trying to be that mediator for William when they’re very hot, two hotheaded young men, falling out. Catherine was always saying to William and Harry at certain junctures, ‘Think about what you want for the future.’"

"There was a great deal of sadness over Harry and Meghan leaving," said Myers. "Harry was urged by other members of the family to try and think again, try and work out a situation where it could work for all parties."

"Looking forward, maybe it’s a bit too soon to think of reconciliation," he added.

Hilary Fordwich, British royals expert, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital she doesn’t believe William is being "ruthless." Instead, she views it as "strong, admirable leadership" based on "loyalty and dedication to duty."

"He is good at setting boundaries and sticking to them," said Fordwich. "We are likely to see a far tighter circle to protect the institution. And Princess Catherine adheres to the same high standards and values. She is his rock in all things."

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"Harry and Meghan left the royal family to build their Hollywood empire in private," said Chard. "They’re forging their own agenda. However, they hope to use their royal circus formula to continue to make money. William isn't going to be a part of their media circle, which further distracts him from the monarchy. William remembers loyalty as the future king because he has to."

The royal family, especially William, hasn’t forgotten Harry’s memoir and its claims.

"If William deviated from the ‘Never complain, never explain’ motto of the royal family, he would spend 24/7 explaining," Chard argued. "Monetizing the monarchy is an anathema to William. The royal family does not trust Harry and Meghan."

"A long memory is essential and signals a tougher, more controlled monarchy under Prince William’s reign," said Chard. "He’ll be a great leader because he doesn’t forget who damaged the institution, who stays silent, who overshares and torches trust."

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted for ‘faux royal tour’ as experts accuse couple of exploiting titles

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:20 -0400

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s so-called "faux royal tour" of Australia is drawing criticism, with royal insiders telling ӣ��Ƶ Digital that it is raising eyebrows behind palace doors.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Melbourne on Tuesday for their first trip down under since their official royal tour in 2018. The four-day visit to Australia is being described as privately funded by the Sussexes, who flew to Melbourne in business class from Los Angeles on a commercial Qantas Airways flight.

"The palace is unhappy about these rent-a-royal tours because it blatantly disregards the late queen’s very specific instruction that there can be no half-in, half-out for the Sussexes," Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube’s "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

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"All they are doing in Australia is monetizing their titles and clinging to royal relevance, even though most of Prince Harry’s family refuse to take his phone calls," Schofield claimed.

"The purpose of the Australian tour is monetary, but it is also to look like royals because the world has rejected Harry and Meghan as reality stars and podcasters. Their relevance remains through their proximity to the British royal family. The royal family thinks it’s disrespectful."

British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard agreed.

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"This faux royal roadshow elevates the Sussex brand while undermining the very institution that gave them the platform," she claimed. "The Australians are asking: Who exactly is this tour for?"

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. There is no official palace response or endorsement issued on the visit, as Harry and Meghan are not working royals.

Schofield and Chard’s statements came shortly after royal writer Robert Hardman, author of "The Windsor Legacy," told Page Six that Harry and Meghan’s trip may leave palace aides perplexed, even annoyed.

"I’m sure [Buckingham Palace] would prefer that Harry and Meghan weren’t going, but there’s not a lot they can do about it," he said ahead of their journey. "They have no control. There will undoubtedly be a sense of confusion about what Harry and Meghan are there for … this trip may stick in the gullet of the palace."

The couple stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.

Public complaints emerged about the added security costs for police agencies as the couple visited Melbourne and Canberra, with Sydney marking the final leg of their trip. Melbourne’s Herald Sun newspaper described the latest visit as a "faux royal tour to shore up Brand Sussex."

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A spokesperson for the couple rejected the claim that the couple’s visit was a publicity tour.

"The program is rooted in long-standing areas of work for the Duke and the Duchess, with a clear focus on amplifying organizations delivering measurable impact," their office said in a statement. "The visit prioritizes listening, learning and supporting communities rather than promotion."

The statement noted that their agenda includes "a small number of private engagements" to "support broader charitable and commercial objectives."

On Thursday, Harry is scheduled to give the keynote address at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit. Page Six reported in-person tickets cost $706. Sales support community education programs, crisis support and suicide prevention initiatives, the outlet shared.

Meghan is also set to speak at a girls’ weekend retreat in Sydney. Tickets for the "intimate, luxury weekend," organized by Gemma O’Neill of the "Her Best Life" podcast, have a price tag of $2,699 per person. The VIP experience, priced at $3,199 per person, includes a group table photo with the former American actress.

"A paid selfie with your favorite celebrity is a Comic-Con opportunity, not a British royal family move," said Schofield, calling the move "tacky."

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"Harry and Meghan’s pseudo-royal tour down under is making noise, but not the kind they might want," said Chard. "Behind the photo ops, the public mood reads more like disinterest laced with disdain. The big question on everyone’s lips: Why are they here?"

"This isn’t an official royal visit," said Chard. "It’s a commercial hybrid dressed in palace clothing. Harry’s a paid speaker at a mental health leadership summit. Meghan’s headlining a women’s retreat, eyeing the shelves for her As Ever jam and wares. They are pushing their platforms all while trading on the royal family they left behind."

Page Six reported that Meghan, 44, is expected to hold meetings about launching her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The outlet noted she has trademarked 12 products in Australia. On April 15, Australia’s 10 News also announced that Meghan would appear on "MasterChef Australia" as a guest judge.

The Sussexes appear to be pushing back against claims that they are exploiting their royal titles.

Their first public engagement was at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital. As they entered the hospital foyer, they shook hands with dozens of well-wishers while being filmed by hundreds of onlookers’ phones.

Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, opened the facility in 1963. His parents, Princess Diana and the former Prince Charles, visited it in 1985.

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Meghan also visited a women’s shelter, while the couple spent time with a veterans’ art community in Melbourne. Harry, 41, also stopped by the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The two are set to team up for an Invictus Australia sailing event.

Harry founded the Invictus Games in 2014, where sick and injured military personnel and veterans compete in adaptive sports.

"There’s a philanthropic fig leaf, but it’s messy," Chard said. "They’re not working royals. These are all worthy causes, but the optics scream ‘royal tour with the palace,’ with Archewell philanthropies as the shield."

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams claimed to ӣ��Ƶ Digital that two key senior royals will be following the usual mantra instilled by the late queen to keep calm and carry on.

"Prince William will almost certainly oppose the couple’s attempt to ease themselves back into some sort of relationship with the royal family as he doesn’t trust them," he claimed. "Since this is one of the king’s realms, and there is enormous media interest in the visit, it is bound to concern the palace. This is similar, in many ways, to an actual royal tour."

"The king has to ignore the Sussexes at this pivotal moment, or he risks being distracted from a very important meeting between him and President Trump," Schofield pointed out, referring to the monarch’s upcoming visit to the U.S.

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"Any mention of Harry takes away from a crucial assignment from the British government," she warned.

But Fitzwilliams pointed out that if the Sussexes play their cards right, the Australia tour could spark peace talks with the royal family.

"As head of the armed forces, and the Invictus Games being a fine military charity, the king may feel it’s his duty to open the Games," said Fitzwilliams, noting that the next event is being held in Birmingham in 2027.

"This could mean reconciliation, or it could open Pandora’s box," said Fitzwilliams.

Royal experts previously told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that William and Harry are not on speaking terms. Sources close to Harry previously told People magazine that King Charles wasn’t responding to the Duke of Sussex's letters or phone calls.

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Whether the trip ultimately proves successful or not for the Sussexes, it gives royal watchers a glimpse into their futures, said Schofield.

"I think paid appearances are Harry and Meghan’s reality for now," she said. "Meghan is back to working the gig economy, which she was familiar with as an actress. Chasing paycheck to paycheck."

‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Catherine Bach stuns fans in new photo after reported hospitalization

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:40:55 -0400

Catherine Bach has plenty of reasons to smile these days.

The actress, who famously slipped into a pair of Daisy Dukes on the hit TV series, "The Dukes of Hazzard," recently took to Instagram and shared a radiant selfie.

The star, who was accompanied by a pal, was glowing in a bold red blouse and jeans, completing her look with smoky eyes, tousled tresses and a glossy nude lip.

"FAMILY," the star, who turned 72 on March 1, captioned the photo, along with a heart emoji.

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In a separate post, the women were beaming as they embraced each other at Halls Chophouse, a Nashville steakhouse.

"Through so many of life’s milestones, we’re more than friends, we’re family! Xoxo," she wrote.

Many took to the comments section to praise Bach’s latest appearance.

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"Hello Miss Daisy Duke!" one follower wrote.

"I bet you could still pull off Daisy Dukes!" another chimed.

"Still smoking!" another wrote.

Bach appeared to be in good spirits after she had a health scare in October. According to multiple reports, she was hospitalized for an embolism.

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Bach’s spokesperson for comment.

On Halloween, John Schneider, who played Bo Duke in the beloved series, took to his Facebook page to share the news.

"Attention Dukes of Hazzard family!!" the actor wrote. "I just texted Catherine, and thankfully, she responded right away. Yes, she is in the hospital, but she assures me that she is going to be fine. She appreciates all our prayers and support and is truly disappointed not to be traveling this weekend. We love you, Catherine!!"

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Their co-star Tom Wopat, known as Luke Duke by fans, also shared words of encouragement on Instagram, along with a throwback photo of the pair.

"Tom and the Wopat Webcrew are sending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Catherine Bach, who was recently hospitalized," he wrote. "Wishing her comfort and a full, speedy recovery."

Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport, previously shared the concerning news on Facebook.

"Our dear Catherine Bach has just been admitted to the hospital in Los Angeles on an emergency basis," he wrote, as quoted by Parade magazine. "Catherine has an embolism that probably developed as a result of a recent surgery. We will keep you posted, and Catherine will share her story as soon as she is recovered. She is so, so sorry to have to cancel her appearance at Cooter’s this weekend.

"Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Love, Ben and Miss Alma."

The mother of two was scheduled to be in Nashville during the first weekend of November to meet fans at Cooter’s Place, a museum dedicated to "The Dukes of Hazzard." However, her appearance was canceled "due to unforeseen circumstances," the outlet shared on Facebook.

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"Catherine and Cooter’s Place are very sorry for any inconvenience," they shared. "We will reschedule and announce the new date as soon as it’s set. Thank you for your understanding and continued support."

She went on to make hearts flutter on Valentine’s Day at Cooter’s Place.

"She was such a trooper," one user wrote on Instagram. "I know she was signing things after we left and we were in line for seven hours so that is just impressive and I have so much respect for her."

"The Dukes of Hazzard," which chronicled the adventures of "the fast-drivin’, rubber-burnin’ Duke boys of Hazzard County," aired from 1979 to 1985. The castmates have remained friends for decades.

In 2019, Bach told ӣ��Ƶ Digital she came up with the idea of wearing short shorts in the series.

"You would have, too!" she laughed. "The creators wanted me to wear a poodle skirt that matched the tablecloth. I said, ‘You want me to match the tablecloth? That’s demeaning to women.' They went, ‘We didn’t come up with that!’ They took me across the street from Warner Brothers, and sure enough, there were these older ladies waitressing at this little Italian restaurant wearing poodle skirts that matched the tablecloth."

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"I had go-go boots, a white turtleneck and a blonde wig because the creator loved Dolly Parton," she shared at the time. "I thought, ‘We need a costume change.’ So, I got my jean shorts with cowboy boots and a little top. They loved it."

Bach quickly became a sex symbol, posing for a famous poster that sold 5 million copies, and her legs were insured for $1 million.

"I didn’t look at it as being a pinup," she explained. "On a personal level, my husband at the time didn’t like me working. So, I was going through this hard time emotionally, trying to be independent and assertive. Also, Warner Bros. wanted me to follow the same formula as Farrah Fawcett. But I felt like audiences wanted something else. They wanted an all-American country girl."

"There is a certain amount of typecasting, sure," Bach reflected. "Everybody goes through that. But I know I’m an actress. And I have not played that part since I finished ‘Dukes of Hazzard.'

"I know who I am, and I’m not worried about it. And everything can’t be the biggest hit. You can't get the biggest part every single time. All I can do as an actress is deliver the work the best way I can. And I don’t mind if people still call me Daisy Duke or associate me with her. I think it’s cute and charming."

Queen Elizabeth’s aide, nicknamed 'AK-47,' clashed with Prince Harry in explosive ‘Tiaragate’: experts

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:30 -0400

Queen Elizabeth II’s fiercest protector, who earned the nickname "AK-47," would "take a bullet" for the monarch, royal experts claimed. This devotion later put her on a collision course with Meghan Markle during the infamous "Tiaragate."

"Angela Kelly was the real deal, a friend who would take a bullet for the queen," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "And it’s telling. Palace insiders called her ‘AK-47’ after the assault rifle because ‘people felt threatened by her.’ She was influential enough to ‘take people out’ of Buckingham Palace."

It’s been said that the late queen’s devoted dresser was no-nonsense, especially when it came to royal protocol.

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"Meghan Markle was on a collision course as she wasn’t adhering to longstanding traditions, which ruffled many feathers among many staff members," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "Angela was loyal to proper protocol and was the enforcer of such. Her dedication and duration of service meant she ended up shaping the presentation of the monarchy and was a gatekeeper regarding access."

"Her influence really impacted optics," Fordwich added.

Fordwich and Chard’s statements came after Kelly, the queen’s longtime assistant, advisor and curator, gave a rare interview to Vanity Fair correspondent and royal author Katie Nicholl.

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Kelly laid bare her close friendship with Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, who would have turned 100 on April 21, and how, during their decades-long friendship, she managed the queen’s wardrobe, including her iconic, colorful outfits.

Kelly also oversaw the queen’s collection of jewelry and ceremonial items, a responsibility that reportedly placed her at the center of a heated dispute with Prince Harry dubbed "Tiaragate."

Nicholl wrote that ahead of her wedding to Harry in 2018, Meghan was presented with a selection of tiaras for the occasion. Although the former American actress was drawn to an emerald piece, Nicholl noted it was ultimately deemed unsuitable for her big day.

"While Meghan was happy with the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau that the queen had offered her instead, tensions arose again when Meghan was told by Kelly that she was not allowed to use the tiara for a trying-on session with her hairdresser ahead of the wedding day, reportedly causing Harry to ‘erupt’ at Kelly," wrote Nicholl.

A palace source told Nicholl that the queen refused to let the tiara leave the palace two weeks before the wedding.

"[Angela] often took a bullet for the queen, but this time Harry really went for [her]," a source claimed to Nicholl. "Harry was giving Angela hell."

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Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that Kelly wasn’t afraid to face anyone who challenged her. But that also reportedly put her in direct conflict with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

"With the nickname ‘AK-47,’ she guarded the sacred values of the queen’s collection, including the precious jewels, clothes and hats," he explained.

"She guarded these areas with a renowned intensity, making her the queen’s fashion bodyguard. There were many rumors surrounding how the royal household never tried to oppose or impose any strategies on her. She was regarded as the feminine equivalent of a Rottweiler, with a bite if she was questioned."

However, nothing prepared Kelly to reportedly go toe-to-toe with the boss’s grandson, who was just as protective of his future wife. A palace source told Nicholl that she "was very much caught in the middle."

"At one point, [Harry] said, ‘Let me tell you, I don’t agree with you talking to my grandmother about this,’" Nicholl wrote. "Angela was in tears and went to the queen, saying she couldn’t take it anymore. Eventually, the queen said, ‘He can’t have it; I’ll deal with him. We’re having enough trouble with this wedding.’"

"People still question how Kelly had the queen’s ear, viewing her as a mere servant," said Chard. "Kelly’s power wasn’t ceremonial. She controlled access to the queen daily, and Queen Elizabeth backed her. Kelly put her heart and life into her work. She ran a tight, tidy ship, never leaving a stone unturned. She cared deeply for Queen Elizabeth, instilling confidence, protecting royal protocol and hierarchy, which was seen as an obstruction to some. However, it was given the queen’s approval."

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"Queen Elizabeth declared that the tiara in question ‘was not a toy,’" Fordwich claimed. "Angela was loyal to proper protocol and was the enforcer of such."

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

Harry, 41, shared a different account of "Tiaragate" in his 2023 memoir, "Spare." He wrote that Meghan was initially set to wear the Spencer tiara, previously worn by his mother, the late Princess Diana. The queen then asked if Meghan wanted to wear a tiara from her collection.

"She offered us access to her collection of tiaras," Harry wrote, as quoted by People magazine. "She even invited us to Buckingham Palace to try them on. 'Do come over,' I remember her saying."

Harry said that the queen herself suggested that Meghan practice putting on the heirloom with her hairdresser. "It's tricky, and you don't want to be doing it for the first time on the wedding day," said the queen, he recalled.

Harry claimed that Kelly made it difficult to arrange. Not only did she become unresponsive to the couple, but she eventually told them that the tiara needed a "police escort" to leave the palace. When Harry agreed to arrange for an orderly and a police officer to do so, Kelly "inexplicably" told him, "can’t be done," the book claimed.

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"I considered going to Granny, but that would probably mean sparking an all-out confrontation, and I wasn't quite sure with whom Granny would side," Harry wrote. "Also, to my mind, Angela was a troublemaker, and I didn't need her as an enemy."

Chard noted that with Meghan being a newcomer to the British royal family’s tight circle, there were bound to be obstacles with protocol.

"The ‘Tiaragate’ controversy arose as Hollywood and palace hierarchy clashed," said Chard. "Sources have also shared whispers of other family tensions. However, sources have only offered glowing reports of the queen and Angela Kelly’s relationship."

Fordwich said that Kelly earned her "clever" nickname with good reason. She was "sharply effective" and "an empowered gatekeeper and protector" of the queen.

"Angela earned her place of privilege with the immense trust shown by the queen due to her dedication and loyalty, two characteristics that are critical to serving the royals," said Fordwich. "Angela also, rather uniquely, earned personal trust through some special talents, such as breaking in shoes for the queen, updating her look, which was successfully welcomed, and becoming a trusted confidante during the COVID lockdown."

"Although from different backgrounds, the late queen and Angela Kelly held similar values, with duty being their priority," said Chard. "They forged an unbreakable bond. Queen Elizabeth loved Kelly’s pragmatic bluntness and viewed her as an incredibly loyal friend.

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"As Kelly ascended the hierarchy, she gained seniority and status. However, this led to many feeling somewhat jealous and threatened by her access to Queen Elizabeth."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.

Kelly’s role came to an end after the queen died in 2022. She quietly stepped away from royal duties and retired from public service.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos defends risqué Trump inauguration look after backlash

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:16:47 -0400

Lauren Sánchez Bezos didn’t blink at the backlash after turning heads — and raising eyebrows — with a risqué look at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

On Saturday, the 56-year-old told The New York Times she was "super proud" of her controversial ensemble despite receiving backlash following the historic event on Jan. 20, 2025. The wife of Jeff Bezos, Amazon chairman, wore a white Alexander McQueen pantsuit featuring a fitted satin-trimmed blazer with a plunging V-neck and wide-leg trousers.

She skipped a traditional blouse and instead opted for a white lace bra. She completed the look with a fuzzy coat for the wintry day. Sánchez Bezos also paired the outfit with a smoky eye, glossy nude lips and a sleek updo. Her billionaire beau wore a suit with an oxblood tie.

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"I was super proud of myself," she told the outlet.

"I get it," she said. "No lace at the White House. Noted."

The outlet reported that Sánchez Bezos, who thought she had dressed conservatively, wasn’t prepared for the event to move indoors. When she removed her coat, the blazer opened, revealing her lingerie-as-outerwear. Because she and her then-fiancé were seated directly behind Trump, the outfit was captured by photographers at the event.

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At the time, many took to social media to criticize Sánchez Bezos’ style.

"Jeff Bezos future wife Lauren Sanchez is incredibly inappropriately dressed for a state occasion," one critic wrote on X. "Someone should have told her that having her white lace bra out on display is not acceptable."

"Good grief, Lauren Sanchez. Put them away for one day," chimed another.

"Really, a bra plainly visible," another user wrote. "Today is NOT a night club event. Show some class & dignity."

When one user insisted that Sánchez Bezos "forgot to put a shirt on," another replied, "Maybe she can get one from Amazon same day shipping." Meanwhile, others joked that the mother of three was "dressed by Victoria’s Secret."

"Just when I was luxuriating in the beauty and class of @FLOTUS45, in walks Lauren Sanchez wearing only a bra," one user said, comparing the Emmy winner to Melania Trump.

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At the inauguration, the first lady, 55, wore a more modest navy Adam Lippes tailored silk wool coat. She completed her look with a navy silk wool pencil skirt and an ivory silk crêpe blouse, along with black leather gloves and a wide-brimmed hat.

Facebook and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who was seated next to Sánchez Bezos, was also called out on social media, but for a different reason. Viewers of the inauguration said he appeared to glance at her chest.

"Zuckerberg was out of control ogling Jeff Bezos’ fiancée!" one X user wrote, while another noted, "This is the most normal thing I have ever seen Zuckerberg do."

"Mark Zuckerberg was caught Fact Checking," another X user commented.

Summer Anne Lee, a presidential fashion historian and professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), told Newsweek at the time that Sánchez Bezos’ fashion statement on the historic day left her stunned.

"I gasped when I saw it," Lee admitted about the jaw-dropping number. "I imagine this revealing lingerie moment has got to be a 'first' in inauguration fashion history, even if she is just an attendee and not a part of the ceremony."

Sánchez Bezos appeared to have "liked" multiple supportive comments on social media, People reported. One comment read, "THAT GIRL don’t let the haters bring you down! Only opinion that matters is your own and Jeff’s."

Another "liked" comment read, "I thought your inauguration outfit was very modern & classy you looked beautiful."

"Stunning!" one user chimed. "Every outfit so far is beyond the physical style but represents being true to yourself, bold, someone who takes risks, and confident in your own skin. More should embrace this."

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Sánchez Bezos told the outlet that much of the criticism about her appearance "feels rooted in racial stereotypes."

"It’s the shape of my body," she argued. "Is someone going to give me a gunnysack and ask me to put a belt on it and cinch it?"

"I’m Latin. I’m Latin. I’m Latin," she stressed.

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Sánchez Bezos and Bezos married on June 27 in a lavish ceremony in Venice. Bezos, 62, shares four children with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott. Sánchez Bezos shares son Nikko, 25, with ex-boyfriend Tony Gonzalez, and son Evan, 19, and daughter Ella, 18, with ex-husband Patrick Whitesell.

*NSYNC’s Joey Fatone nearly went bankrupt after boy band fame, had electricity shut off on Christmas

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:16 -0400

After *NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus in 2002, Joey Fatone had no idea he would be saying "Bye, Bye, Bye" to his finances.

The entertainer is now the executive producer of ID’s new docuseries, "Boy Band Confidential," premiering April 13 and April 14. Featuring new interviews with fellow *NSYNC member Lance Bass, as well as Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean, among others, it explores the dark side of boy band fame at the height of the 1990s pop boom.

Fatone, 49, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital he was completely blindsided by his financial troubles.

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"... I started talking to the accountant who I had at the moment, and I thought that person was looking out for my best interests," he said. "... I started watching the numbers deplete quicker and quicker than normal. I’m going, ‘This is not right.’ And then it was almost like a snowball effect."

"When you’re starting to do things, and you’re in the heat of it, you don’t really realize it," he said. "... I’m like, Wait a minute. I have all this stuff, and now it’s like your mortgage, your loan and everything — you’re not able to pay it anymore."

"I wasn’t paying attention to what exactly was going on," Fatone admitted. "You start digging into it, and you go, ‘I’m 20 years old, buying a couch, and I wanted each sofa cushion to be different. And that’s going to cost $5,000 to $7,000. I mean, what was I thinking?’"

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"[But] we all do it. Everybody who comes into money does the same thing. I don’t care who you are. The first thing you probably buy is a car or a house. And then it just trickles away if you’re able to get that money. And let’s be real, certain people in their lives [are] never really taught how to manage or handle money."

Essentially out of a job and concerned about his finances, Fatone sought out a second accountant. He delivered a blunt warning: sell the sprawling lakefront home he bought at the height of his fame or face bankruptcy. The property stretched across four acres and spanned 10,000 square feet.

In the docuseries, Fatone recalls just how dire things became.

"During Christmas, they shut off the lights because I didn't pay the bill," he said.

His then-wife and their two children moved into his parents’ home. He lived in Las Vegas for about a year, seeking work.

"I had to live away for a while because I had to bust my a-- and work, and we were on a tight budget," said Fatone. "... I was working in Las Vegas, doing the live show of ‘The Price Is Right’ at Bally’s. At that moment in time, you’ve got to say yes to everything. I was buying $2 tacos at Bally’s because I just tried to save money."

"Was I making a little bit of money? Yes, of course, but it wasn’t enough to even take care of some of the bills of my monstrosity house that I had," said Fatone. "So many people go bankrupt. So many people have downfalls. It’s just that mine’s in the spotlight."

"When you have a normal job, people have 401(k)s," Fatone explained. "In my field, you don’t have a 401(k) if you don’t have your own business and your own LLC. You’ve got to figure out your own business and retirement plan."

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Before relocating to Las Vegas for work while his family stayed behind, Fatone turned to friends for help. He was met with a response that stunned him.

"I swallowed my pride and said, ‘I need a little bit of help,’" Fatone recalled. "'This is the navigation I need. I don’t need anything astronomical, but I need a little bit of guidance.’ It was interesting to see where certain people were like, ‘Sure, I’d love to help you.’ And certain people were like, ‘Nope.’ And they’re close friends.

"You just go, ‘OK, now I know who my real friends are and what they really wanted out of me. Was it because I was famous, and that’s why they hung out with me? Now that I didn’t have a pot to p--- in, now they don’t care about me."

"I just nodded and did what I had to do," said Fatone. "I moved on and pretty much never talked to those people again."

Fatone’s manager and executive producer, Joe Mulvihill, who was previously *NSYNC’s assistant, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that fans don’t always understand what really happens to boy band wealth behind the scenes.

"The biggest myth about boy band wealth? I think people think it’s ridiculous how somebody like Joey could have financial problems after all the success that he’s had," said Mulvihill. "You have people behind you saying, ‘Spend it. You have it, you’re making it, you’re earning it.’ And Joey got bad guidance."

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"I have younger clients who I’m very protective of because of the stuff I’ve learned with Joey and with some of the other boy bands," Mulvihill shared. "Maybe a little overprotective at times, but we’re still getting good results. ... In this business, everybody tells you that you’re great, you’re going to be a star. [But] don’t get caught up in the glitz and glamour. Understand you’re given an opportunity ... but don’t be too naive. Nothing is for free. You’ve got to earn it. You’ve got to work for it."

In 1999, *NSYNC filed a lawsuit against their manager, Lou Pearlman, accusing him of financial misrepresentation and exploitative contracts that left the group earning far less than expected. The bitter legal battle ended in a settlement.

Pearlman, credited with starting the boy band craze and launching the careers of both Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, died in 2016 behind bars. His $300 million Ponzi scheme through his Trans Continental companies was uncovered in 2006. The 62-year-old was convicted of fraud in 2008. Hundreds of lawsuits were filed in the mogul’s case, including one by the Backstreet Boys, The Associated Press reported.

Fatone and his wife, high school sweetheart Kelly Baldwin, finalized their divorce in May 2019 after years of separation. Their split was described as amicable and largely the result of the couple growing apart.

Over the years, the singer managed to get back on his feet and never had to file for bankruptcy. He just kept doing what he knows best — working.

Under new management and a trusty accountant, Fatone became wiser about his finances.

"I never let anything get to me," said Fatone. "I just kept working. Joe’s a testament in the sense of saying, ‘Work leads to work.’ And that’s what my mentality was, just keep working, no matter what it is. My mentality was that I worked and started at Universal and Disney back in the day. If I need to go back and do it again, I’ll do it again because I do love performing."

Today, Fatone urges everyone to get educated on their finances, no matter their income.

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"... Funny enough, Joe one time used to say to me, ‘Dude, you’re going on all these vacations, what are you doing?’" Fatone said. "He wasn’t wrong. I was going on vacation, just to go, ‘Where’s this money?’ After the money’s spent, you’ve got to replenish it. You can’t just keep spending and not have a life or have some sort of roof over your head."

"Maybe certain people were born or raised to invest money or learn how to deal with it," he reflected. "I did not. I learned the hard way, but it was a good learning lesson. And I would never change it."

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Hollywood dreams hit wall as expert warns of ‘toxic brand’ stigma

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:54 -0400

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing growing questions about the strength of their brand, as experts point to stalled deals and waning public interest as signs that their Hollywood appeal may be cooling.

Since leaving royal life, the Sussexes have faced a string of challenges, including the collapse of their Spotify deal, the scaling back of their partnership with Netflix, underperforming projects and growing criticism over ventures like a planned "faux royal tour" of Australia, according to experts.

In addition to downgrading Harry and Markle's $100 million comprehensive deal to a first-look arrangement in 2025, Netflix announced last month that it was parting ways with the former "Suits" star's "As Ever" lifestyle brand.

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While speaking with ӣ��Ƶ Digital, Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, weighed in on what the Sussexes' latest setback means for the staying power of their overall brand.

"In Hollywood, there’s an old saying: ‘it’s not about talent, it’s about temperature,'" Eldridge said. "Interest and eyeballs are what validates investment in creative projects. When the temperature cools and the eyeballs wander, then deals are cut short, or in this case, simply aren’t renewed."

Eldridge shared his view that the couple's brand is struggling due to a combination of identity confusion as well as messaging missteps they made after stepping back from royal duties, pointing to their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and Harry's explosive 2023 memoir "Spare."

"In the years following their highly publicized exit from the Royal Family, in 2020, the couple made a series of decisions that directly altered the public sentiment and perception," he said.

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Eldridge continued, "From the Oprah sit-down, to the tell-all book, to the perpetual cycle of ‘victim marketing’ many observers on both sides of the Atlantic began to question their motives and gradually began to form a polarizing view of the couple or even worse, lose interest altogether."

"Their identity was almost singularly defined by their membership in the Royal Family; when that was no longer in place — much less with the manner and media-centric nature of their departure — it left the public wondering how to categorize them moving forward," Eldridge added. "They took a scattershot approach to projects and public engagement, which to some, seemed like a ‘spaghetti against the wall’ approach to figuring out what sticks."

Eldridge argued that the couple took an approach better suited for short-term solutions than lasting brand-building.

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"A Swiss Army knife is known for its ability to help with any project in a pinch; but that’s only if you don’t have the entire toolbox on hand to complete the task," he said. "They’re not designed to be a long-term solution to building or fixing; only an in-the-moment option until you can find more baseline tools to do the job right."

"In many ways, Harry and Meghan tried to use a Swiss Army knife approach to long-term brand-building and it’s simply not designed for that. A tool is only as good as the man wielding it and the blueprint he’s following."

The PR expert expressed his opinion that the public may be weary of Harry and Meghan's repeated brand reinventions.

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"A rebrand is effective once; maybe twice at most," Eldridge said. "Even then, it requires a ‘measure twice, cut once’ level of planning, discipline, and execution. The couple have been on an endless treadmill of purported rebrands at this point. Unfortunately, much like an actual treadmill, you can work your butt off, only to step off and realize you’ve actually gone nowhere."

Eldridge told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that Harry and Markle's Hollywood dreams were now hitting a wall in the "most binary sense."

"Markle isn’t being cast for acting roles and their $100m deal with Netflix is no longer in place," he noted. "That doesn’t mean they can’t or they won’t, but based on objective reporting, they simply aren’t at this point."

Royal expert Hilary Fordwich shared her view that Harry and Markle have alienated audiences by continuing to capitalize on their royal ties despite distancing themselves from the monarchy.

"The couple continue to be hypocritical and that doesn’t sit well with the public either side of the pond," she told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "Commercializing the very institution they claim to have left is at the core of all their issues. They can’t escape what they continue to use."

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According to Fordwich, the couple’s recent hurdles may already be affecting how they are viewed by potential partners.

"Given their track record of failure, future deals are way less likely," she said. "There is now more market fatigue than fascination."

Royal expert Helena Chard agreed, noting the couple's ongoing reputational challenges.

"Both Harry and Meghan are constantly changing advisors and the circle of constant drama is draining," royal expert Helena Chard told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "No one wants to associate with a toxic brand."

On Tuesday, Harry and Markle are embarking on a four-day trip to Australia with stops in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. The trip will include charitable visits, speaking engagements and commercial appearances.

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Harry is a keynote speaker at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne and his remarks are expected to focus on workplace mental health and psychological safety. Tickets for the event range from $498 for virtual attendance to $2,378.65 for premium access.

Meanwhile, Markle will headline a luxury women's retreat at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach in Sydney that is being billed as a "girls' weekend like no other."

The retreat has already drawn criticism for its high ticket prices, which range from $1,860 for a standard ticket to $2,250 for a VIP experience.

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The biggest moment of the weekend – a gala dinner – is billed as an "in-person conversation" with Markle. VIP guests will be allowed to partake in a group photo with the Duchess of Sussex and will also receive a goodie bag plus access to an ocean-view hotel room.

Unlike the Sussexes' 2018 tour of Australia, the couple's upcoming trip is privately organized and not officially sanctioned by the Royal Family.

However, despite the trip being privately funded, Australian police are expected to provide security for public safety, with some costs likely covered by taxpayers, which has sparked controversy.

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Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams described Harry and Markle's upcoming trip as a "huge gamble."

"They have arranged a 'faux royal tour' to Australia, which is certain to displease the Palace as it is one of the King's realms," he told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "It will be fascinating to see, despite the adverse early publicity, how it goes as there will be memories of their 2018 tour which subsequently led, they later claimed, to jealousy from the other royals."

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Fitzwilliams pointed to reports that following the Australia tour, Harry plans to visit the U.K. with his family. The Duke of Sussex reportedly has ambitions of involving his estranged father King Charles III in the 2027 Invictus Games.

In 2014, Harry founded the Invictus Games, which is an international sporting event for wounded and injured service members and veterans, aimed at supporting recovery through competition.

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"Assuming he gets automatic security, which is currently under review, Harry wants to bring his family to Britain and the plan reportedly is to visit the King at Sandringham over the summer when also commemorating 'One Year to Go' before next year's Invictus Games in Birmingham," Fitzwilliams said.

"Their hope apparently is that the King will open those Games," he continued. "All this may not go according to plan, especially with the lack of trust between them and the royal family."

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"There is a bitter rift and they have exploited their royal status abominably, åbut their plan is undeniably audacious and the way King Charles handles matters will be highly significant too."

Despite the challenges currently facing the Sussexes' brand, royal expert Ian Pelham Turner expressed optimism about their long-term prospects.

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"She is a successful survivor and has climbed the slippery slopes to prominence," Turner told ӣ��Ƶ Digital of Markle.

He continued, "And with Harry by her side they are a strong formidable team and given the space to reconvene and the will of King Charles to bring them back into the royal fold, they have a long-term bright future."

‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth traded Hollywood fame for saving rhinos in South Africa

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:48 -0400

After Shannon Elizabeth shot to fame in "American Pie" and set pulses racing, she didn’t stick to the Hollywood script — she headed to South Africa.

The actress, who played the sultry exchange student Nadia in the 1999 hit, packed her bags at the end of 2016 and never looked back. In 2018, she launched her conservation charity, the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation.

"When I first went out there, and I came back, I was living in New York at the time," the 52-year-old told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

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"And I remember this moment of standing at a crosswalk," she said. "Everybody’s looking down at their phones, or they’re on their phones. The crosswalk changes, and everybody just starts rushing each way. Nobody’s paying attention except to whatever is in their hand at that moment."

"I just had this feeling come over me of feeling like I had just been to Africa, and the problems there felt so real — and they are real," she recalled.

"It's a war that's happening with wildlife, and people are in need there. And it just felt like my phone and the work I was doing here just weren’t as important at the time. I just felt like I needed to be closer to the issues. I needed to go over there and try to figure out what I could do, that I wasn’t making a difference here. That’s when I decided I’m going to move."

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Elizabeth has always had a passion for helping animals in need. After "American Pie," she launched a dog and cat rescue, Animal Avengers, in 2001. For more than 10 years, the Houston, Texas, native ran that organization in Los Angeles. But the urge to do more never left her.

"I knew I wanted to do more and do something on a bigger scale or help more animals," she said. "And eventually, all roads were leading me to South Africa."

In 2015, Elizabeth learned about an ivory and rhino horn crush in New York City, a high-profile effort to destroy illegal animal products and send a message against poaching. She was intrigued.

There, the star met several conservationists from South Africa. Soon after, she found herself traveling overseas, immersing herself in the issues affecting the country and its endangered species.

"I just wanted to understand what I could do to help," she said. "I love the U.S., but I also love exploring. I love other countries. I love other cultures and learning. And I think for a long time, I was immersed here. I knew what it was like here, and I just wanted a change. I just wanted something different and to feel like I was doing something more important than just working on myself."

After connecting with conservationists in South Africa, Elizabeth said they’ve helped carry out rhino horn trimmings, a process used to make the animals less of a target for poachers. The work didn’t end there.

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"We’ve put a girl through her doctorate," Elizabeth shared. "It was her doctorate to be an ornithologist, so she works with birds. We’ve paid salaries, especially through COVID, to a lot of different rangers and anti-poaching teams, bought food for anti-poaching dogs."

"We were doing quite a bit, and then a blind black rhino found us that needed help," she beamed. "He was our inspiration to build a sanctuary. So, we’ve been taking care of him for the past few years. We’re now looking to expand that.

"We have some LOIs (letters of intent) with local partners of what’s needed in the area that we’re in. And so, we are trying to expand now to be an orphanage and rehabilitation center and have some holding bomas (safe holding areas) to be able to move animals to other areas of Africa for range expansion and genetic expansions."

There’s plenty that Elizabeth misses about her life in the U.S. Still, she has zero regrets about making the leap to help vulnerable wildlife in South Africa.

"I absolutely love New York, and I love it when I’m here," she said. "There’s something really magical about New York. The people, the food, the energy — I miss that. And there’s a part of me that misses being able to get anything you want, whenever you want."

"I think a lot of people, when they hear that I’m living in South Africa, they imagine you’re living in the bush," she laughed. "Even though our sanctuary is in the bush, my base camp is in Cape Town. It’s beautiful. But I think a lot of people only imagine Africa with lions walking around on every road you go."

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Following the success of "American Pie," Elizabeth appeared in popular comedies in the early 2000s, including "Scary Movie," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and "Love Actually," among others.

But it was "American Pie," which followed a group of high school friends determined to lose their virginity before graduation, that skyrocketed her to fame. The comedy starred Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott and Eugene Levy, among others.

"The audition process for ‘American Pie’ was difficult," said Elizabeth. "I was scared. I was really scared."

"And in the audition, it was the opposite of what you saw in the movie," she smiled. "I had to dance for Jason instead of him dancing for me."

"I’d never done anything that big," she reflected on her breakout performance. "But I was auditioning a lot at the time, and I was so excited when I got the role."

Her signature accent for Nadia came by accident.

"I was in an acting class at the time when, a few weeks before the audition, I tried to do a French accent for another character I was trying to play," she said. "I was working with someone who was in the class, and he said, ‘Remember when you tried to do the French accent in class? Do that. It sounds Russian.’"

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Following the film’s success, Elizabeth, who jumped into modeling right after high school, shot to sex symbol status overnight. But to her, being a pinup was just another role to play.

"Because I had done so much modeling, and you do a lot of underwear shoots and bathing suits and things like that, I think falling into the role of Nadia... it felt like I was doing another modeling shoot in a way," she explained. "I didn’t think of her as anything else. I was just playing a character. I wasn’t really thinking too much about it. I was playing the character that’s on the page."

"I’m not somebody [who’s] super comfortable in my own skin, to be honest," she admitted. "But, you just overcome that. When you have to turn it on, you have to work because I do love working. I do love acting. So you just let everything else go.

"I tend to be quite a shy person, but when I need to turn it on, I need to let the shy go. I flip a switch and do that. And then when it’s over, the switch goes off again, and I go back into shy mode."

In March, Biggs, 47, told the New York Post he would love to return to the franchise. As Elizabeth embarks on her next adventure off-screen, she’s curious about what Nadia would be up to today. Like her co-star, she’s not ruling anything out.

"I would love to see a film where it’s all about Nadia back in her home country and what she does there, and following her around, seeing her day-to-day life now," Elizabeth gushed. "I think that would be so much fun."

Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton’s royal battle over blue sparked palace tension: expert

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:38 -0400

Blue may be a royal favorite, but behind palace walls, it has reportedly sparked quiet battles over who gets to wear it.

Royal commentator Amanda Matta told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that Queen Camilla’s go-to shade isn’t just a fashion statement — it may be her way of signaling authority behind palace doors.

"Protecting Camilla’s use of blue would have enforced a visual hierarchy for royal events," Matta explained.

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"Let’s not forget that Camilla entered palace life amid significant public skepticism, and she has spent the last two decades meticulously rewriting her story," Matta shared. "Her preference for a saturated, commanding royal blue has been central to that project in recent years. Her preferred shade is literally ‘royal blue.’"

Matta also said in a recent TikTok video that the color is beloved among royal wives and allegedly caused tension over who gets to wear it.

"Never forget Camilla claiming blue and telling other royals, namely Kate [Middleton], they could not wear it," she claimed on the platform.

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A source previously told the U.K.’s Express that the color blue was "problematic" for royal dressers because it was said to be a favorite of both Camilla and the Princess of Wales. But because Camilla is the most senior woman in the royal family, she had first dibs on wearing the beloved hue.

"The queen is now able to choose her outfits before all the other women in the royal family," a source told the outlet. "It's part of the royal pecking order, and that includes the clothes and color. Her Majesty's favorite color is blue, and so is Kate's. Sophie [Duchess of Edinburgh] is also quite fond of it."

"There was a time when [royal dresser] Jacqui [Meakin] was a bit apprehensive to allow blue to be worn at the same time as the queen, but she's relaxed that now, as long as the blues are very different shades," said the insider.

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

"The fact that Meakin eventually relaxed the rule, allowing different shades to be used simultaneously, could suggest that the initial enforcement created enough friction that a diplomatic solution became necessary," said Matta. "The royals love their blue. It could also signal that Camilla feels secure enough in her role as queen to cede some territory, sartorially speaking."

"There's likely no written rule about blue, but what there is involves a web of informal understandings maintained by the people closest to each principal royal," Matta shared. "The only thing unusual about Meakin acting as a color gatekeeper is that it became public knowledge. Past dressers like Angela Kelly also ruled over visuals with an iron fist."

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It was Meghan Markle who publicly spoke about royal dressing protocol in her 2022 Netflix docuseries, "Harry & Meghan." The American actress became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Britain’s Prince Harry in 2018.

"Most of the time I was in the U.K., I rarely wore color," she said. "To my understanding, you can’t ever wear the same color as Her Majesty (Queen Elizabeth) if there’s a group event, but then you shouldn’t be wearing the same color as one of the other more senior members of the family."

The Express previously reported that, according to sources, Meakin "ruffled a few feathers" at Buckingham Palace by being "too strict over outfit color choices, most notably the color blue."

"Those reports of Jacqui Meakin ‘ruffling feathers’ over blue aren’t surprising if you know how royal dressers operate," said Matta. "Whoever controls the queen’s wardrobe can also come to feel that they hold real institutional power."

British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that while royal fashion hierarchy protocol has become "fairly relaxed" in recent years, there is still a reported "order of precedence" that dressers follow.

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"The queen gets first dibs at her outfit choice," said Chard. "Her preference overrides others. It is well documented that Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine, and indeed Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, love wearing the color blue. There was talk of stepping on royal toes when it comes to blue outfits. However, I think you’ll find it was the dressers kicking up a royal fuss!"

"In the royal family, fashion is a carefully curated statement," said Chard. "No accidental color clashes are allowed! But occasionally, we have seen a display of planned family unity with an outfit color.

"But to avoid any possible stepping on royal toes, the rules have relaxed around the regal color blue, allowing royal women to wear different shades of blue. This allows the message of calm stability to shine through."

British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that while the most senior woman in the royal family can choose her outfits before others, she doubted a so-called "battle over blue."

"All royal households have always been intensely hierarchical," she said. "Dress code is just one of the main ways to visually depict such. It’s more procedural than personal and quite regular. The only out-of-order issue at hand is the queen consort’s dresser becoming so involved with some sort of enforcement."

"Princess Catherine and others have been seen so many times in blue, it seems rather dubious a claim," she argued. "I haven’t heard anything about any such tension."

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The Express reported that Queen Elizabeth II’s dresser, Angela Kelly, was once "one of the most powerful women in Buckingham Palace," raising questions about how much authority a dresser has.

But Matta noted that blue, as a royal signature, has deep roots.

"Queen Elizabeth liked it because it matched her eyes, though I believe it was Norman Hartnell who first dressed her in blue for that reason," Matta explained.

"Blue communicates loyalty, stability and trustworthiness," she said. "For a monarchy positioning the Waleses as the steady future of the institution, it’s ideal visual shorthand that also creates cohesive imagery. Notably, we’ve seen Kate favor pastel shades of blue much more than a commanding royal blue. Only since becoming Princess of Wales has she really started to make use of more saturated tones."

Whether intentional or not, the message behind the monarchy’s carefully coordinated outfits is clear: In royal circles, even a color choice can signal who holds power.

Self-proclaimed ‘prophet’ with underage ‘wives’ exposed after couple he trusted helped uncover abuse ring

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:39 -0400

A self-proclaimed prophet with more than 20 "spiritual wives," including underage girls, was exposed after a couple gained his trust and secretly documented his world for investigators.

The harrowing story behind Christine Marie and her husband Tolga Katas’ operation is now being told in the Netflix docuseries "Trust Me: The False Prophet."

It features behind-the-scenes footage of the couple later working with law enforcement as informants. Their efforts helped expose Samuel Bateman’s child sexual abuse ring and contributed to the 2022 raid that led to his arrest, along with several of his followers.

Authorities say Bateman tried to start an offshoot of the FLDS based in the neighboring communities of Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, The Associated Press reported. The fundamentalist group split from the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Mormons officially abandoned polygamy in 1890.

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Bateman declared himself the successor to self-proclaimed prophet Warren Jeffs, who arranged marriages for followers, including underage girls, and had as many as 80 "spiritual wives." Jeffs was convicted in Texas in 2011 of sexually assaulting underage followers and sentenced to life in prison.

Behind bars, Jeffs ordered his followers to no longer marry or have children and later became increasingly silent, paving the way for Bateman to assert himself as his heir.

"There were so many things that surprised me about Christine and Tolga’s experience," Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Rachel Dretzin told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

"First of all, the fact that they were able to gain access to the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), which is one of the most closed communities in the world, is astonishing and very unusual. The fact that they had managed to gain the trust of Sam Bateman, who allowed them so deeply into the world — the very private world he had created — was very surprising."

Christine Marie, a cult expert, was raised in the Mormon faith. The 65-year-old said she survived an abusive marriage with a man who considered himself a prophet, People magazine reported. She and Katas moved to Short Creek in 2016.

The Nevada couple, who met Bateman in 2017, filmed him and members of his group, including his so-called "wives," from 2019 through his 2022 arrest. Eleven of Bateman’s adult followers have also been convicted of charges related to a child sexual abuse conspiracy.

Bateman was intrigued, eager for recognition. He opened his doors to the couple, granting them access to film his home, gatherings and interactions with his followers.

"Sam is a megalomaniac who really enjoys the attention," Dretzin explained. "He craves it and couldn’t resist the idea that there were these outsiders with cameras who were so interested in what he was doing. I also think Christine has an incredible, uncanny ability to build trust with people, give them the sense that she appreciates what they’re doing, even if she doesn’t.

"She was a very good actress," Dretzin said. "And I think many of Sam’s wives also craved a female presence that was an outsider because, whether they knew it or not, they were in a terrible position."

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"People are born into the FLDS," Dretzin explained. "They don’t join it. So, they have no other life experiences. And they’re trained from birth to believe that the prophet speaks directly with God and to obey whatever the prophet tells them to do."

Bateman attended Jeffs’ 2007 trial as a supporter. Dretzin said the connection gave him legitimacy among followers.

"I also think [Bateman] preyed on vulnerable people, women who had been raised from birth to believe that their only value in life was to have children and who had been forbidden to have children," said Dretzin.

"When Sam said that Warren was giving them permission through him, they were hungry and vulnerable. They believed him."

Federal investigators said Bateman coerced underage girls into sexual acts with himself and others and arranged for some victims to be abused by other adult followers. They noted that Bateman and others transported the victims between states to facilitate the sexual abuse, which continued until his arrest.

An affidavit filed in federal court alleged that Bateman conducted video calls in which participants were nude and engaged in sexual acts. According to court filings, Bateman also described a so-called "Binding of Brothers" ritual involving sexual acts with followers’ wives.

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Julia Johnson, the wife of Moroni Johnson, an early follower of Bateman’s, began secretly meeting with Christine Marie in July 2022, sharing firsthand accounts of Bateman’s crimes.

Christine Marie learned that Moroni urged his wife to give several of their daughters, including two who were underage, to Bateman as wives. Johnson recalled telling her husband, "We’re following a false prophet, and he’s leading us right to hell, and I’m not going to go there anymore."

"[Julia] was questioning from the beginning," said Dretzin. "But, again, these women are taught from birth that they have to obey their husbands and their prophet. And, so, Julia was in a very difficult position. But you see in the footage, Julia finds her voice, which is an incredibly profound experience as a viewer."

Christine Marie and Katas quietly gathered evidence as Bateman grew more comfortable around them and let his guard down. He regularly invited them to dinner at his home, where up to 22 women occupied a single bedroom, People reported.

"Sam truly thought he could get away with anything he wanted, and the sky was the limit," said Dretzin. "And the grandiosity of his imagination is somewhat breathtaking. He honestly believed that the Queen of England would see the footage of him and his wives and want to join his tribe.

"How do I explain it? I think he was a narcissist who was in a closed system in which everybody around him was kowtowing to him and, whether they wanted to or not, making him feel like he was the king. And that goes to your head. And he lost all limits.

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"Sam, behind closed doors, from what I understand, was harsher with his wives than what you see when the cameras are on," she said. "Sam knew enough to exert that and use that to control his women."

Warren Levi, the son of Moroni and Julia Johnson, held a secret meeting with Christine Marie and Katas, as shown in the documentary. He tells them, "Starting in 2019, Sam married seven of my sisters, ranging in age from 20ish, down to 9 years old. ... Every one of them referred to him as the devil.’"

Prosecutors said victims were transported across state lines, including in cramped conditions, to facilitate the abuse. According to an FBI affidavit, Bateman drove two Bentleys while pushing failed business ventures in real estate and coaching services.

Bateman’s grip on power began to unravel after Christine Marie and Katas provided key evidence that contributed to a broader federal investigation.

In 2024, Bateman was sentenced to 50 years in prison for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults and for scheming to kidnap them from protective custody, The Associated Press reported.

According to the outlet, he had pleaded guilty to a yearslong scheme to transport girls across state lines for his sex crimes and later to kidnap some of them from protective custody.

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The documentary also revealed that Moroni pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit trafficking of a minor for sexual purposes and was later sentenced to 25 years in prison. Moroni and Johnson are no longer together.

Some of Bateman’s wives no longer associate with him, while others remain in touch.

"Being behind bars, in some ways, turns them into martyrs," she said. "There’s a whole religious belief system around the prophet being punished by the law … and it can reinforce their power."

"[But] Warren has, in recent years, been very erratic in his contact with his followers," said Dretzin. "I know he’s in touch with his family, which is an enormous number of people because he had 78 wives and hundreds of children. But sometimes he disappears for long stretches of time. … But many people still believe that what Warren Jeffs says is coming directly from God and must be followed to the letter."

Leaving the FLDS isn’t just difficult, it means going against everything you’ve ever known.

"I can’t think of another situation like a cult that you’re into where you truly believe God knows everything that you’re doing, and the prophet knows everything that you’re doing," she said.

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"Even if you have negative thoughts, they’re going to know. And leaving that culture, standing up against that culture, going to the media, which is seen as the absolute worst thing you can do, it takes so much strength, so much courage, so much independence of thought."

‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Cheryl Ladd defied producers with ‘tiniest bikini ever’ to make her point

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:09:08 -0400

Cheryl Ladd found herself slipping into so many bikinis on the set of "Charlie’s Angels" that she decided to take matters into her own hands.

In 1977, the actress took on the role of Kris Munroe in the iconic series after producer Aaron Spelling chose her to play Farrah Fawcett’s younger sister. The series, which followed the adventures of a glamorous detective agency, starred Jaclyn Smith, David Doyle, Kate Jackson and Fawcett, who was leaving that year. The show aired until 1981.

"He liked me in a bikini," Ladd, 74, said about Spelling at the Paley Center’s PaleyFest L.A. panel celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Charlie’s Angels."

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The star admitted she wore so many two-pieces in scenes that "it was starting to p--- me off."

"I thought, ‘OK, how am I going to get out of this?’" Ladd recalled at the panel. "So, I went out and bought the tiniest little bikini ever seen on television at that point."

Ladd knew it wouldn’t pass ABC censors. She did it anyway.

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"We filmed, and I heard Aaron’s not happy," she said.

"At first, somebody came and told me Aaron said, ‘Tell the little troublemaker that she’s never going to do that again,’" she said. "And I didn’t. But I made my point. And when I was wearing a swimming suit, it was something I felt comfortable in."

"Well, our ratings went up!" Smith, 80, quipped.

Spelling died in 2006 at 83.

Things got serious at the panel. For the first time, Ladd opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis.

"Mine was an aggressive form," Ladd, who was accompanied by Jackson and Smith, said. "I had wonderful doctors. But I was bald for quite a while. It was a humbling experience."

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"I have a wonderful husband. All through it, he was there for me at every turn, and that makes a difference," Ladd said, referring to her husband, Brian Russell. "Eventually, I started to get little sprouts of hair. It was like, 'Oh, I'm getting hair!' It was a long, long, hard road. But you just get through. You just get on with it."

Not only do the three women share an unbreakable bond through their experience on the show, but they are all cancer survivors.

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"It just connects you because you know what they’re going through," Smith, who was also diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent radiation treatment in 2002, said during an interview on the "Today" show. "And that’s when I talk about the power of girlfriends."

When Ladd disclosed her diagnosis to her friends, Smith said she immediately empathized.

"The first thing I did was send her my wigs," Smith shared. "She was so brave. She did have a very aggressive form [of cancer]."

"It’s really important to understand and embrace not being afraid of getting a mammogram," Jackson, a two-time breast cancer survivor, added. "Early detection is key. Find it early enough, and you’ll probably be all right."

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Ladd, Jackson and Smith also paid tribute to Fawcett, who appeared as one of the main Angels in the first season of the series. The actress died in 2009 at age 62 following a battle with anal cancer.

"Oh, I feel so proud. I feel appreciative. I feel we did something right," Smith told ӣ��Ƶ Digital ahead of the panel. "And I feel I'm still standing here. And life has been interesting. It's been a beautiful journey. Truly, I have two beautiful kids, a great husband and three granddaughters. So I'm riding high. And, you know, I think things are — 'Charlie’s Angels' was meant to be. I have no regrets."

In 2021, Ladd opened up to ӣ��Ƶ Digital about her meaningful friendships with her former co-stars.

"It’s really interesting because when you do something so specific, so iconic, and you are in it when it was huge — it is something you can explain to people, but until you’ve done it, it is different," she continued.

"We think back often about how crazy that time was. We had to go into restaurants through the back door. We weren’t prepared for how much people would love the show. It was wonderful, but it was wild."

Despite achieving fame in Hollywood, Ladd said her faith in God has always played a significant role in her life.

"It has been all of it," she said. "I knew who I was as a young girl. I would climb to the top of the tree and talk to God all the time. It has been an interesting path — a lot of good, a lot of bumps, a lot of tough learning moments.

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"He [God] was with me the whole time. He lets us trip ourselves so we remember that He is in charge. I think that is a good thing, especially in our youth, when we aren’t exactly thinking everything through."

ӣ��Ƶ Digital’s Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle caused ‘unforgivable’ stress for Queen Elizabeth in final years: author

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:18 -0400

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly caused "unforgivable" stress for Queen Elizabeth II during the final years of her life.

The claim was made by royal biographer Hugo Vickers, who has written a new book, "Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History." It explores the late monarch’s triumphs and personal challenges based on sources close to the palace.

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. A spokesperson previously told ӣ��Ƶ Digital, "We don't comment on such books." A spokesperson for Archewell, which handles the offices for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, told ӣ��Ƶ Digital, "This is not something we would comment on."

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"What I find unforgivable is the stress that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle put on the queen in the last years of her life," Vickers told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

"[Harry] was doing a really good job over in England and indeed in the Commonwealth. And [Meghan] also seemed to be very committed to the Commonwealth. Even as an actress, before she met and married Prince Harry, she was going to African countries and undertaking humanitarian work. And obviously, she addressed the United Nations. It all looked very positive, but it wasn’t to be."

Vickers shared a similar sentiment in his book, writing, "The distress the Sussexes caused the Queen in the last years of her life cannot be overestimated."

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Meghan, an American actress and divorcee, married the British prince in 2018. The couple stepped back in 2020, citing unbearable intrusions by the British press and a lack of support from the palace.

After settling in California, the couple gave an explosive televised interview to Oprah Winfrey in which they aired their grievances. The sit-down, which aired several allegations about the royal family, was viewed by nearly 50 million people worldwide.

After the bombshell tell-all, the queen refused to take Harry’s phone calls without another person in the room, Vickers claimed.

"I think that the queen was obviously feeling rather cautious whenever he got in touch," said Vickers. "I think that’s how I would put it."

In the book, Vickers wrote, "Whenever Prince Harry called his grandmother, she asked her lady-in-waiting to stay with her."

Harry, 41, relocated to his wife’s home state after Queen Elizabeth II rejected his proposal to be "half-in, half-out" as a working royal, according to Vickers.

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"She did give Harry and Meghan a year to think about whether it was going to work out, this exile," he explained. "She made it quite clear on advice, obviously from her private secretary and his private secretary, and others, that you couldn’t be half in and half out. You couldn’t do what they wanted to do, which was to make their own money and still be contributing to royal duties. This wasn’t going to work. You either did your duties, or you didn’t."

"And so, they decided that they were going to go off first to Canada, and then later on, to California," he shared. "And then after the year went by, the question arose: ‘How was it working out?’ They decided that they were going to stay. And at that point, he stepped down from his various positions in England."

Vickers claims the queen told a friend that Harry, once in "a very useful role" as a popular working royal in the U.K., had "turned into a kind of childminder." The comment implies his life had largely shifted to caring for his children at his mansion in the wealthy, coastal city of Montecito.

"The way I interpreted that, perhaps rather more harshly, was you cannot be Captain General of the Royal Marines, a very distinguished position which had been held by Prince Philip for many years, and lie barefoot under a tree in California," said Vickers.

Meghan and Harry’s whirlwind romance began in July 2016 after they were introduced by a mutual friend, quickly escalating from a low-profile courtship to a royal engagement by November 2017. Less than a year later, they were married.

While numerous reports over the years have said Prince William cautioned his brother about moving too quickly, Vickers said he was far from the only one who shared those concerns.

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"I think that whenever somebody rushes into a marriage, there are always likely to be people who are going to say, ‘Steady on, have you thought this through? How’s it going to go? Give it a bit of time,’" said Vickers.

"It’s a very sensible bit of advice to give somebody. Of course, it’s not very popular with the couple in question. And I think that was one of the problems, one of the issues, that people close to Prince Harry — his father, his brother and so forth — did say, ‘Steady on, what’s going on? Are you really sure you are taking the right course?’ And if he were to have repeated that to his bride, she wouldn’t have been very pleased. So, I think that’s part of the tension, frankly."

Vickers wrote that while some palace staff referred to Meghan, 44, as "Sparkle," Philip, Harry’s grandfather, dismissed her as "the American." Charles reportedly urged his son to "have fun with her, but don’t marry her." The queen even suggested that Harry should wait a year before marriage.

Harry didn’t wait.

"Many were alarmed that the bride had no family members to support her other than her mother," Vickers wrote. "It was said that the queen did not like the dress — too white and with ungainly shoulders. Someone close to the queen said her attitude to the actual wedding was: ‘You get on with it. It’s nothing to do with me.’"

Vickers said that Harry and Meghan proposed a half-in, half-out arrangement, allowing them to carry out official engagements while pursuing financial independence. Senior royals reacted negatively to the idea, pointing out that part of being a working royal is dedicating your life completely to the role. Vickers wrote that Harry was "reluctantly out."

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In 2022, the queen, England’s longest-reigning monarch, died at age 96. In 2023, Harry’s memoir, "Spare," was published. In it, he laid bare his struggles with royal life and shared personal details about his family. It became the fastest-selling nonfiction book ever, and it went on to become one of the bestselling memoirs of all time.

The Duke and Duchess are raising their two young children in California.

"How did the queen’s view of Meghan Markle change?" said Vickers. "Well, I should imagine it changed quite a lot. She … [would have seen Harry go] off into a different world and not undertake his duties in the way she has done. I’m sure that was very distressing for her."

"I think that their departure and the subsequent activities, particularly the Oprah Winfrey interview, obviously were very upsetting," he said. "And she came up with that wonderful remark, ‘Recollections may vary,’ which was a very polite way of putting it. So I think it inevitably caused her distress."

"What I feel sad about the queen is that she had a lot of problems going on in the last years of her reign," Vickers reflected. "She had Brexit, she had [former Prime Minister] Boris Johnson, she had issues with the [former] Prince Andrew, she had issues with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, whereas she should have been sailing into sort of sunlit uplands, enjoying her Platinum Jubilee."

"… A lot was going on. But then, of course, there always had been all through the reign. There were always problems that had to be dealt with."

Prince William, Kate Middleton pull back from public eye this month as ‘work-shy’ criticism lingers: experts

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:23 -0400

Prince William and Kate Middleton are taking a step back from the public eye this April to spend time with their children — a move that comes amid past criticism of the prince’s workload.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to scale back their schedule of royal duties in the coming weeks as their three children are on a school break, People magazine reported. The royal children — Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — attend Lambrook School, which ended its term on March 27. Students won’t be back in the classroom until April 22.

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.

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"William and Kate have traditionally taken time off during their children’s school holidays to try to normalize their upbringing as much as they can," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

"There has obviously been a lot of strain on the children’s lives due to Kate’s past cancer diagnosis. And like everyday parents, they wish to create as many positive and happy memories for the family to cherish."

In January 2025, Kate announced that her cancer was officially in remission.

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The family may travel abroad during the break, the outlet reported. The royals were spotted skiing in the French Alps last year. They typically retreat to Anmer Hall, their country home in Norfolk, where they spend time outdoors.

In 2020, Kate revealed on the "Happy Mum, Happy Baby" podcast that her favorite times with the family are "outside in the countryside, and we’re all filthy dirty."

"I feel the British public accepts this situation," said Turner. "The couple is known to go into the countryside, trekking through muddy forests and getting dirty. And skiing is a passion for William and Kate."

"The timing isn’t random," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "The couple typically prioritizes family time during school holidays. Their decision may subtly challenge King Charles’ work-heavy model of monarchy. However, their decision is well thought through and approved of by the king. And it’s a practical decision to ensure their children have a balanced upbringing."

"Focusing on quality engagements around their children’s school breaks and prioritizing their family's needs is a balanced approach that will benefit the future of the monarchy," Chard added.

The decision also comes as William has faced scrutiny over his workload, Turner noted.

"William has his own plans for the future regarding work," he said. "Many royal watchers will look at it closely. He has been criticized in the past for being lazy and only performing duties he enjoys rather than the heavier workload of his father, King Charles, and his aunt Princess Anne."

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Over the years, William has repeatedly drawn criticism for not taking on as many duties as other family members, earning him the label "work-shy."

Royal experts previously told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that Anne, who has been crowned "the hardest-working royal" by the press, was hopeful that her nephew would pick up the slack as he prepares to be king one day. Those comments came after The Sunday Times reported that William "annoys" his aunt when it comes to their shared royal duties.

Several unnamed sources close to Anne claimed that she wanted to see the father of three do more "bread-and-butter" royal engagements. The outlet pointed out that only the king, as well as Anne and William, conduct investitures, many of which take place at Windsor Castle.

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace at the time.

Investitures are ceremonies in which a senior royal presents medals to people recognized for their significant contributions. The ceremonies are traditionally held at either Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle. According to the royal family’s website, there are about 30 investitures each year.

But Fordwich said William and Kate take a different approach to royal duties.

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"They are approaching their royal roles in a more mission-driven manner to make a tangible difference," she said. "Prince William has spoken directly about this, as well as his determination to avoid repeating the emotionally distant upbringing usually associated with royal tradition."

"He has always relished the regular middle-class activities of Princess Catherine’s family," Fordwich said. "From the outset, he thoroughly enjoyed the normalcy of her family. He has stated on numerous occasions his desire to be family-oriented and more relatable at all the events they attend. This has been well received by the public, as reflected in their popularity in the polls."

One palace insider told People magazine that William and Kate have been raising their children differently from other royals. The source said they’re leaning into Kate’s non-aristocratic upbringing.

British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that the couple’s decision to scale back from royal duties this month isn’t a "crisis" as some may think.

"It’s about doing the right thing," she stressed. "Every year, they focus on family time during the Easter holiday season. Given all the issues surrounding [other family members], this is a wise move to ensure future stability. Such quality family time is extremely beneficial for the development of well-rounded, adjusted children."

Fordwich previously told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that William and Kate are recognized as doting parents behind palace doors, and they have been determined to work together as a team.

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"Prince William and Kate Middleton’s parenting style is extremely hands-on by royal standards," she said at the time. "Those traveling with and receiving Prince William and his eldest son, Prince George, have commented on their close bond and even similar mannerisms."

"Prince William craves normalcy after his tumultuous childhood," Fordwich shared. "One of the great appeals Kate had for William was her stable family. Those closest to her have always shared that she and Prince William wanted the children to live in the real world, not a gilded bubble."

"They want them to grow up having the same experiences as other kids."

"William and Catherine have been determined that their children will have as normal an upbringing as possible and that their privacy and well-being will have a priority," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams also told ӣ��Ƶ Digital. "This was clear from the beginning."

"The balance they have struck with releasing photographs and arranging appearances of their children in exchange for privacy seems an excellent one," he added.

It’s a similar sentiment a palace insider shared with People magazine.

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"Those children look pretty happy with life," the unnamed source told the outlet. "A lot of it is the stabilizing normality Kate brings — and that's how she grew up. William absolutely loves it."

"Coming from a different background, she appreciates the importance of having family time," said a source close to the royal household. "She wasn't brought up in that aristocratic setting where you see the children for a short time each day."

Former Prince Andrew refuses to leave temporary home, demands upgrades meet ‘royal standards’: expert

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:23:32 -0400

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly in no rush to leave his temporary home, deepening frustrations for his brother, King Charles III.

The Sun reported that their younger brother, Prince Edward, paid Andrew a visit for a "quiet word," urging him to speed up his move over concerns he is "deliberately dragging his heels."

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. A spokesperson for the palace previously told ӣ��Ƶ Digital it does not speak for Andrew, 66, because he is no longer a working royal.

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"There is some dismay from King Charles that Andrew refuses to move to Marsh Farm, his final destination, until all the extensive renovations have been completed to his satisfaction," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner claimed to ӣ��Ƶ Digital.

"The king likes to use Wood Farm, where Andrew is currently staying, as a home for guests visiting Sandringham," Turner said.

"Prince Edward has been tasked with spending more time with his brother Andrew in an attempt to persuade him to move into Marsh Farm, as renovations are well ahead. But Andrew, who many see as the epitome of pomposity, refuses until it meets his personal royal standards."

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The outlet reported that Edward and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wanted to stay at Wood Farm over the Easter holiday. However, they were unable to because of Andrew’s presence. Edward and Sophie ended up staying in the estate’s Gardens House, the former residence of the head gardener.

Over the last couple of weeks, hundreds of boxes with Andrew’s belongings have been delivered, the outlet reported. Many of them have "HRH" (His Royal Highness) written on the side. Andrew was expected to move into Marsh Farm by Easter.

"There is a veiled threat from Charles," Turner claimed. "If Andrew does not move out of Wood Farm soon, he will turf his erstwhile brother and put him in a caravan."

In October, the former royal was ordered to surrender his home, Royal Lodge, a 30-room mansion. That month, the king, 77, stripped his brother of his royal titles over renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew relocated to Wood Farm, where their father, Prince Philip, lived following his retirement from royal life in 2017 until his death in 2021. Marsh Farm is a few miles from Sandringham House, one of the king’s private residences.

On Feb. 19 — Andrew’s birthday — he was arrested at Wood Farm on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Authorities are investigating an allegation that Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein while he was Britain’s special envoy for international trade. After spending about 11 hours in custody, Andrew was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated.

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Correspondence between the two men was previously released by the U.S. Justice Department, along with millions of pages of documents from the American investigation into Epstein.

The allegations being investigated are separate from those made by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, an American woman who claimed she was trafficked to Britain to have sex with the ex-prince three times, including in 2001, when she was 17 years old. Giuffre died by suicide in 2025 at age 41.

Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, was forced out of Royal Lodge after his titles were stripped. While the 66-year-old has sparked scrutiny over her relationship with Epstein, she has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

Russell Myers, royal editor of the Daily Mirror and author of the new book, "William and Catherine," recently told ӣ��Ƶ Digital that Prince William reportedly had a few choice words about his uncle. He noted that palace aides had sounded the alarm about Andrew’s behavior before his relationship with Epstein came to light.

"It was very clear to me, made by several people I’d spoken to for the book, how William thought his uncle was always a bit of an ignoramus," said Myers.

"He had a real issue with the way that Andrew treated his staff," he shared. "He didn’t like his attitude of entitlement and privilege. This is very alien to both William and Catherine."

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"They are very centered on producing really sound and enjoyable working environments for the people who are employed by them. They’re very respectful of the people that they work with."

Myers noted that tensions between William and Charles intensified after Andrew gave a bombshell interview to the BBC in 2019, when he attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein.

"After that disastrous 2019 interview Andrew gave to the BBC’s ‘Newsnight,’ in which he failed to apologize for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, … William had the foresight to say, ‘This man must not have any place within the institution, any place within the family. He must be banished because he got himself into this mess, and he must be banished before the rot sets in.’"

"That’s what he told the late queen and his father at the time," Myers claimed.

"... [Andrew] failed to apologize for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. He failed to acknowledge the real impact on Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and really gave a very bad account of himself. ... I think it was six years later before King Charles finally took that action of stripping his title, stripping his honors and exiling him from public life."

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"I think if William had had his way, then certainly the royal family would've been able to be on the front foot many years ago," Myers added.

ӣ��Ƶ Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously told ӣ��Ƶ Digital, "We don't comment on such books."

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