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The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance in Scotland as she continues treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.
Kate, 42, has made only two official appearances this year but was photographed attending church with Prince William on Saturday (August 25).
The princess travelled in the passenger seat as her husband drove her to Crathie Kirk church near Balmoral Castle.
Royal author Phil Dampier has described his summer holiday in Aberdeenshire as a “positive” step in his recovery, according to Fabulous magazine.
This comes amid reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “desperate” to have peace talks with the royal family.
The Sussexes' relationship with the royals has deteriorated since they stepped down as working members of the family in 2020.
A close source told the Daily Mail“It seems pretty clear that they are desperate to start closing the gap.”
The relationship is believed to have deteriorated as a result of Harry and Meghan's decision to give several revealing interviews about their time as working royals.
Prince Harry confirms he won't be adding anything to 'Spare'
First released in January last year, it is now scheduled to be released in paperback format in October, prompting speculation that it could include additional updates.
But publisher Penguin Random House, which revealed the book will be translated into 16 languages, said there would be no new material.
Since the first release of ReplacementThere have been several key events in the royal family, including the coronation of King Charles and the respective cancer diagnoses of the King and Princess of Wales.
Emma GuinnessAugust 27, 2024 11:00
Kate wants Harry and William to 'kiss and make up'
During what has been a difficult year for the royal family, one expert has speculated that peace between the warring siblings would be one less “cloud” to deal with.
Real author Christopher Andersen said Fox News“Kate was very close to Harry, it’s true. They had a special bond. They shared the same sense of humour and laughed at the same jokes. Harry used to say that Kate was the sister he never had.
“Of course, Kate would love nothing more than for the brothers to kiss and make up. It would be one less cloud hanging over the heads of the royal family.”
This comes amid reports that Harry and William's relationship has deteriorated to the point where William does not want his younger brother to attend his coronation.
Emma GuinnessAugust 27, 2024 10:00
The Princess of Wales makes a surprise appearance in Scotland
Kate, 42, was pictured in the passenger seat as Prince William drove the couple to a church near the Aberdeenshire estate on Saturday (August 25).
The trip to Scotland has been described as a “positive” step in his recovery from an undisclosed form of cancer.
Real author Phil Dampier said Fabulous Magazine: “The fact that Kate is well enough to travel to Scotland and enjoy a holiday at Balmoral is a sure sign that she is on the mend and is a very positive step.”
The princess has largely been out of the public eye this year due to her health problems.
Emma GuinnessAugust 27, 2024 08:50
Harry and Meghan are 'desperate' to heal royal rift
Harry and Meghan's relationship with the royal family has steadily deteriorated since they stepped down as working members in 2020.
A close source told the Daily Mail“It seems pretty clear that they are desperate to start closing the gap.”
However, it has been claimed that the royal family is reluctant to interact with the couple due to the number of revealing interviews they have given to the press.
A source said The Sunday Times:“The problem for the King and other members of the family is the concern that if they have a chat with Harry, it will appear in Replacement Volume two.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 27, 2024 08:42
Donald Trump responds to accusations that the Queen called him “rude”
Donald Trump has strongly denied claims in a new biography of Queen Elizabeth II that she found him “rude”.
Craig Brown's upcoming biography 'A Voyage Around the Queen' claims she found him “very rude”.
But Trump hit back, accusing the author of being a “scoundrel” and claiming that “he was his favorite president,” according to the Daily Mail.
The presidential candidate said the allegations were “totally false” and added: “I had a great relationship with the queen. She loved me and I loved her.”
In an excerpt from the biography published by the Daily Mail, Brown also claimed that the Queen believed Trump “must have some sort of arrangement” with Melania, as the only explainable reason she would marry him.
Alex CroftAugust 24, 2024 08:00
Prince William is 'firm' that Harry will never be welcomed back into the Firm, says expert
Former BBC royal correspondent Michael Cole has said there will be “no softening” of William's approach to Harry, who has done “the unthinkable”.
“That [men] “They can’t stand two things they can’t stand,” Cole told GB News America.
“Her driving skills and they certainly can’t allow their wife to be criticised. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have made no secret of their disdain for Princess Kate.
“Even when she was diagnosed with cancer and announced it herself, the message she received was a bit ambiguous.”
When Kate's illness was revealed to the public, the Sussexes posted a message saying: “We wish Kate and the family health and healing and hope they can do so privately and in peace.”
Alex CroftAugust 24, 2024 06:36
Prince Harry reveals which member of the royal family called him 'sober'
The current king reportedly made the following comment at the time of Harry's birth in 1984, telling the late Princess Diana: “Wonderful! You have now given me an heir and a replacement; my work is done.”
The Guardian claims that Harry's distaste for the title was reflected in his memoir of the same name.
The paper wrote in its review: “Harry’s resentment at being the ‘nephew’ is the underlying theme of his book, through chapters on his childhood, his upbringing, his career as a royal and in the British military, his relationship with his parents and brother, and his life with Meghan through courtship, wedding and marriage, to his own experience of fatherhood.”
Alex CroftAugust 24, 2024 04:49
Prince Harry 'wrote the script' according to William
The relationship with the brothers has reportedly deteriorated to the point that William does not want Harry to attend his coronation when the time comes.
A source said The Sunday Times“I always said that brothers would be there for each other at the end of the day, and that has so far been proven wrong.”
Alex CroftAugust 24, 2024 03:13
Colombian Vice President opens up about Sussex trip controversy
Harry and Meghan visited Colombia for a four-day tour last week at the invitation of Vice President Francia Marquez.
Many in Colombia criticised the move, believing it was an attempt to distract attention from the political and economic failings of the incumbent government, and potentially an attempt at self-promotion by Ms Marquez.
The funding of the trip came under scrutiny as questions arose over who was paying for the Sussexes' visit, including their full security.
In a statement released by her office, Ms Marquez has now set the record straight, saying it was a joint effort.
“This visit was the result of a collective effort. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex financed their trip and that of their team from their own resources,” the statement reads.
“The events held in the various places visited were co-financed with resources from international cooperation and philanthropy that generously contributed to this visit.
“The Ministry of Equality and Equity and the Vice-Presidency guaranteed the technical requirements, mobility and participation of young people, women and communities.”
Alex CroftAugust 24, 2024 01:25
William will see Harry 'one more time in his life in person'
Following claims that Prince William does not want Prince Harry to be at his coronation, a friend has claimed the estranged brothers will meet one last time in person.
Their relationship has deteriorated steadily since Harry stepped down as a senior royal in 2020 and they were not photographed together at King Charles' coronation.
In his 2023 memoirs ReplacementHarry sensationally claimed that he was physically attacked by his older brother.
A friend of the heir to the throne told him The Daily Beast“I suspect William will see Harry one last time in his life in person: at his father’s funeral.”
Alex CroftAugust 24, 2024 00:01