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MEGHAN & Harry's no-show at Prince Philip's memorial service is a "slap in the face of the Queen", according to the Duchess' estranged father.
The stayed at his £11million Californian mansion with wife Meghan, blaming his absence on a row over police protection — despite visiting the Netherlands next week for the Invictus Games.
Harry was the ONLY senior member of the not to attend the service - while the public expressed their outrage at his “shameful” absence.
Speaking on his Meghan's father has now waded into the row.
He told co-host Karl Larsen: "Attending and giving respect and God's grace to for a lifetime of service was very important to the .
"And for them to not show up was a like a slap in the face to the Queen. It was unforgivable.
"The British people won't forgive them for that, and they shouldn't. I don't know what the reason was, but there's no excuse at all.
"It's a slap in the face for the Queen and the British people."
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With William's plans to change things up, Kate's set up to take on more responsibility
Kate Middleton has shared she feels a 'wrench' when leaving for tours.
Despite the Duchess making it clear she would rather not travel overseas too much due to the heartache of leaving her children behind, William is determined to do things his way.
As William prepares to take over the Prince of Wales title when his father becomes king, he plans for Kate to take on more solo tours.
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Sussexes’ wedding secrets
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding secrets have been exposed after one guest revealed what songs got attendees on their feet during the night.
Idris Elba entertained guests at the Sussexes’ wedding by putting on a memorable DJ set.
BBC’s 1Xtra Rap host Tiffany Calver asked Mr Elba: “What is the vibe of a Harry and Meghan wedding? What tune was the one that got everyone going crazy?“
Elba replied saying that guests “went off” at Whitney Houston‘s I Want to Dance with Somebody.
Back in 2019 he was asked to disclose what songs made the set, but Mr Elba said: “I’m not gonna put their business out like that, that’s not fair. Ask Meghan and Harry.”
Prince Charles is heir to the throne, but who is he really?
The prince of Wales is first in line to the throne and so more than likely to become king.
Father of Harry and William, the 73-year-old was married to Princess Diana in 1981 before divorcing on 1996 a year before her passing.
Now married to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the prince is interested in nature and alternative medicines.
A fan of sports, Charles enjoys polo and football. He is a Burnley Football Club supporter.
From royalty to royalty - June Brown almost tripped when she met the Queen
June Brown, TV royalty and EastEnders star died yesterday at the age of 95.
Dot Branning (neé Cotton) was a TV regular played by June Brown - an EastEnders legend who changed the face of British television.
Almost exactly a year younger than our monarch, she and the Queen met on several occasions, though Brown admitted that when receiving her OBE at Buckingham palace in 2008 she almost tripped.
She mentioned on Radio Times years later that when the Queen told her she was a fan of EastEnders, she was so excited she responded: "I didn't think you'd see it as it clashes with your dinner."
The Chase star's link to the Queen
Anne 'The Governess' Hegerty is related to Robert the Bruce and The Queen.
Hegerty is one of the original chasers on ITV's The Chase.
While appearing on DNA Journey, the 63-year-old seems uncaring at thought the Queen may be her 19th cousin via her 20 times great-grandfather, Robert the Bruce.
Hegerty said she'd heard this from her grandmother before and didn't believe it to be true.
The quizzer said: "My aunt said she was a romancer and she’d embroider life a bit, so I always felt that anything from my grandmother had to be taken with a pinch of salt."
William insists his future plans aren't an insult to his father
As Charles becomes king, William will inherit the Prince of Wales title.
William is reportedly making plans to shrink the number of staff, have Kate go on more solo trips while he focuses his efforts on a handful of charities.
Royal aides have apparently dubbed this the 'Cambridge Way' as William makes clear this is in no way a snub to his father, Prince Charles.
Prince William and Kate plan to move to be closer to the Queen
While Meghan and Harry have moved thousands of miles away, Will and Kate plan to be closer to the monarch.
The longest reigning monarch moved into Windsor Castle permanently at the beginning of the pandemic.
The couple have been looking at schools for their children in Buckinghamshire and Surrey.
It's thought the couple, who celebrated their 10 year anniversary last year will be moving into Home Park in Windsor.
Meghan and Harry used a supermarket to hide their romance
No one would expect to meet royals in their local supermarket so it's a perfect place to hide.
Meghan Markle, then star of Suits, and Prince Harry are thought to have been dating for 6 months before they were outed.
As they were getting to know each other though, the couple tried their best to remain incognito and meet in places no one would expect them to be in.
One of these places was a supermarket.
Get involved in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee throughout the year
As the Queen begins celebrating her platinum jubilee this year, there are a number of things to join in with.
Perhaps you're looking to celebrate the monarch's 70 year reign.
The gives lots of information on what's to come and what we can look forward to throughout the year and in the lead up to the Summer.
are just some of the things coming up this year.
The reason the Queen, Camilla and Anne all wore green to the memorial
Many may have noted the Queen, her only daughter and the Duchess of Cornwall wore green to the memorial service.
The same shade of green was worn by all three women during the memorial service which is in line with the late prince's livery.
A livery is a colour associated with a rank or position. Prince Philip's was a shade of .
Prince Charles travelling around the North East today
The Prince of Wales is expected to visit a number of places in County Durham today.
His trip appears to be centred around farming as he intends to meet with DFAM (Darlington Farmers Auction Market) and UTASS (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services).
He'll later visit DFAM's new handling area where he'll view some sheep and cattle.
From royalty to royalty – June Brown almost tripped when she met the Queen
June Brown, TV royalty and EastEnders star died yesterday at the age of 95.
Dot Branning (neé Cotton) was a TV regular played by June Brown – an EastEnders legend who changed the face of British television.
Almost exactly a year younger than our monarch, she and the Queen met on several occasions, though Brown admitted that when receiving her OBE at Buckingham palace in 2008 she almost tripped.
She mentioned on Radio Times years later that when the Queen told her she was a fan of EastEnders, she was so excited she responded: “I didn’t think you’d see it as it clashes with your dinner.”
Royal get together
Spain's Queen Letizia met with Prince Charles in County Durham as the royal made a visit to the north of England this week.
During the visit, Prince Charles, 73, and Letizia, 49, opened the UK's only art gallery dedicated to Spanish culture.
A look back at Philip's military background as we approach the anniversary of his death
Prince Philip joined the Royal Navy in 1939 when he was just 18.
He graduated from the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth before going on to serve in World War II.
Appointed a midshipman at the start of 1940, Philip served on the battleship HMS Ramillies, later being posted on HMS Kent and HMS Shropshire.
He was later commissioned as a sub-lieutenant before being promoted to lieutenant in July 1942.
Just months later, he became the first lieutenant of HMS Wallace - making him one of the youngest in that position in the Royal Navy at just 21 years old.
He ultimately reached the rank of commander in 1952.
Philip also holds a number of honorary ranks including Captain General of the Royal Marines.
He was appointed Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom in 2011.
US TV host criticised for comparing Will Smith to Meghan
Will Smith, 53, has been under fire all week for slapping comedian, Chris Rock, 57.
Smith won the Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams in the film King Richard.
Megyn Kelly, speaking on GB News, suggested Meghan Markle fabricated the racism she endured from the Royal household and went on to suggest Smith’s acceptance speech is much like Markle’s ‘whining’.
Many took to social media questioning how Kelly managed to bring Markle into the conversation with one user, Andy Snowden, saying: “Even people who dislike Meghan Markle are embarrassed by this comparison.”
Andrew is being lined up to accompany the Queen to the Epsom Derby
PRINCE Andrew is being lined up to accompany the Queen to the Epsom Derby on Platinum Jubilee weekend, reports claim.
The news comes as the , who settled a sex abuse case earlier this year, was mired in a fresh financial scandal over the weekend.
The disgraced son of the Queen, 62, will chaperone Her Majesty to the Epsom race meet in June, insiders said.
It is another tip-toe into the limelight following his controversial central role at at Prince Philip’s memorial last week.
Royal expert Natalie Oliveri discussed Andrew’s potential royal return at Epsom Derby on the Australian Today Extra programme.
Ms Oliveri said: “I think it could really backfire for the Royal Family.
“This is not going to be a good look if Prince Andrew does accompany his mother to the Epsom Derby later this year.”
She added: “It will certainly leave a lot of people angry.”
Meanwhile, the Duke has also been linked to a massive money-laundering con.
Turkish multi-millionairess Nebahat Evyap Isbilen alleges banker Selman Turk tricked her out of almost £40million, with £1.1million going to Andrew.
Sussexes' wedding secrets
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry's wedding secrets have been exposed after one guest revealed what songs got attendees on their feet during the night.
Idris Elba entertained guests at the Sussexes’ wedding by putting on a memorable DJ set.
BBC’s 1Xtra Rap host Tiffany Calver asked Mr Elba: “What is the vibe of a Harry and Meghan wedding? What tune was the one that got everyone going crazy?“
Elba replied saying that guests “went off” at Whitney Houston‘s I Want to Dance with Somebody.
Back in 2019 he was asked to disclose what songs made the set, but Mr Elba said: “I’m not gonna put their business out like that, that’s not fair. Ask Meghan and Harry.”
Meghan Markle has been slammed
Meghan Markle has been SLAMMED for her “lack of marketability” – as she “wouldn’t have become popular” without Prince Harry.
writer Lee Cohen claims profile was boosted threefold when she married into the Royal Family.
He also chastised the pair for their treatment of the monarchy and publicly criticising The Firm to gain “notoriety”.
Mr Cohen told : “They’ve earned my scorn because they’ve treated family very poorly in all of this. I don’t feel that it’s at all productive for them to be criticising the Royal Family.”
“They got what they wanted. They stepped back, they have the notoriety already.
“They certainly never would have obtained the level of publicity that she currently has if she hadn’t married into this family.”
With William's plans to change things up, Kate's set up to take on more responsibility
Kate Middleton has shared she feels a 'wrench' when leaving for tours.
Despite the Duchess making it clear she would rather not travel overseas too much due to the heartache of leaving her children behind, William is determined to do things his way.
As William prepares to take over the Prince of Wales title when his father becomes king, he plans for Kate to take on more solo tours.
Prince Charles is heir to the throne, but who is he really?
The prince of Wales is first in line to the throne and so more than likely to become king.
Father of Harry and William, the 73-year-old was married to Princess Diana in 1981 before divorcing on 1996 a year before her passing.
Now married to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the prince is interested in nature and alternative medicines.
A fan of sports, Charles enjoys polo and football. He is a Burnley Football Club supporter.
From royalty to royalty - June Brown almost tripped when she met the Queen
June Brown, TV royalty and EastEnders star died yesterday at the age of 95.
Dot Branning (neé Cotton) was a TV regular played by June Brown - an EastEnders legend who changed the face of British television.
Almost exactly a year younger than our monarch, she and the Queen met on several occasions, though Brown admitted that when receiving her OBE at Buckingham palace in 2008 she almost tripped.
She mentioned on Radio Times years later that when the Queen told her she was a fan of EastEnders, she was so excited she responded: "I didn't think you'd see it as it clashes with your dinner."
The Chase star's link to the Queen
Anne 'The Governess' Hegerty is related to Robert the Bruce and The Queen.
Hegerty is one of the original chasers on ITV's The Chase.
While appearing on DNA Journey, the 63-year-old seems uncaring at thought the Queen may be her 19th cousin via her 20 times great-grandfather, Robert the Bruce.
Hegerty said she'd heard this from her grandmother before and didn't believe it to be true.
The quizzer said: "My aunt said she was a romancer and she’d embroider life a bit, so I always felt that anything from my grandmother had to be taken with a pinch of salt."
William insists his future plans aren't an insult to his father
As Charles becomes king, William will inherit the Prince of Wales title.
William is reportedly making plans to shrink the number of staff, have Kate go on more solo trips while he focuses his efforts on a handful of charities.
Royal aides have apparently dubbed this the 'Cambridge Way' as William makes clear this is in no way a snub to his father, Prince Charles.
Prince William and Kate plan to move to be closer to the Queen
While Meghan and Harry have moved thousands of miles away, Will and Kate plan to be closer to the monarch.
The longest reigning monarch moved into Windsor Castle permanently at the beginning of the pandemic.
The couple have been looking at schools for their children in Buckinghamshire and Surrey.
It's thought the couple, who celebrated their 10 year anniversary last year will be moving into Home Park in Windsor.