Royal Family news latest — King Charles makes sweet tribute to mother Queen Elizabeth II as he speaks French at banquet
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KING Charles made a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II whilst at a banquet in the Palace of Versailles.
King Charles and Camilla were joined by Rolling Stone Sir Mick Jagger, actor Hugh Grant and former Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger at the royal event.
The Monarch thanked his hosts for a warm welcome and their homage to his mother following her death.
Charles delivered his speech in French, saying: “Your generosity of spirit brings to mind how my family and I were so greatly moved by the tributes paid in France to my Mother, The late Queen, whose funeral took place one year ago yesterday.
“Mr. President, among the many profoundly moving gestures here, the flying of the Union flag at the Elysée was particularly poignant. Your words, at that time, meant a great deal to us too. You said that she had touched your hearts - and it was she who held France in the greatest affection, as, of course, did my grandmother Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.”
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Who is Meghan Markle’s ex-husband Trevor Engelson?
Trevor Engelson was born on October 23, 1976, in New York.
Meghan’s former husband is a film producer and literary manager, who is most famous for the 9/11 romance movie Remember Me, starring Robert Pattinson.
Engelson’s work has also included producing the TV shows Snowfall and Heathers.
Why Prince Harry created the Invictus Games
Prince Harry created the Games after he was inspired following a visit to the US Warrior Games in 2013 – a similar sporting event for injured service personnel.
At the time of launching the Games, Prince Harry said: “I have witnessed first-hand how the power of sport can positively impact the lives of wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women in their journey of recovery.
“I am extremely proud that we are bringing an event like this to the UK for the first time and believe it can have a long-lasting impact on the well-being of those who have served their nations so bravely.”
Harry holds back tears
Prince Harry held back tears during an emotional speech to mark the end of the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany.
The Duke’s teary monologue included a nod to veterans who had competed in the week-long competition in Dusseldorf, while wife Meghan watched on in the audience.
Harry also opened up about a symbolic meeting with Master Corporal James Gendron, where his gaze met a set of bagpipes sat in the corner of the room.
“While we were chatting, I noticed bagpipes lying on the floor in the corner. Some of you may know what bagpipes mean to me,” he said.
Harry has previously spoken of how bagpipes remind him of the death of his late mother, Princess Diana.
Royal signing
King Charles met with Paris Saint Germain’s Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi today.
The monarch was gifted a PSG jersey whilst visiting Saint-Denis, the norther suburb of Paris that will be hosting next year's Olympic Games.
The King also met with French defender Presnel Kimpembe during his visit.
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Credit: Reuters Harry holds back tears
Prince Harry held back tears during an emotional speech to mark the end of the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany.
The Duke’s teary monologue included a nod to veterans who had competed in the week-long competition in Dusseldorf, while wife Meghan watched on in the audience.
Harry also opened up about a symbolic meeting with Master Corporal James Gendron, where his gaze met a set of bagpipes sat in the corner of the room.
“While we were chatting, I noticed bagpipes lying on the floor in the corner. Some of you may know what bagpipes mean to me,” he said.
Harry has previously spoken of how bagpipes remind him of the death of his late mother, Princess Diana.
‘No packaged foods’ for the royal babies
When William and Kate were expecting their first child, Prince George, the organic baby food brand Plum gifted the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, a crate of ready-to-eat purees.
However, Queen Elizabeth‘s former chef Darren McGrady told that it was unlikely to be consumed by the Prince.
He said: “I’ve certainly never seen packaged food with any of the royal babies.
“Why would they buy packaged food when the queen has 20 personal chefs?”
The chef then explained that when William and Harry were youngsters, their first meals were puréed steamed apples and pears, which were strained twice to eliminate all lumps.
The chef continued: “As they got older, you’d have one chef in the kitchen doing the chicken, one doing the veg, and then it would all be blended together; it was a major operation cooking for them.”
Full list of Prince William’s Earthshot prize finalists
- ABALOBI – Revive our oceans
- ACCIÓN ANDINA – Protect and restore nature
- AQUACYCL – Fix our climate
- BELTERRA – Protect and restore nature
- BOOMITRA – Fix our climate
- CIRC – Build a waste-free world
- COASTAL 500 – Revive our oceans
- COLORIFIX – Build a waste-free world
- ENSO – Clean our air
- FREETOWN THE TREETOWN – Protect and restore nature
- GRST – Clean our air
- POLISH SMOG ALERT – Clean our air
- S4S TECHNOLOGIES – Build a waste-free world
- SEA FOREST – Fix our climate
- WILDAID MARINE PROGRAM – Revive our oceans
Why did Kate not join William in New York?
Prince William visited New York, however, Kate Middleton did not attend.
According to the couple’s imperial PR team, Kate stayed in the UK to take care of their three children – George, Charlotte and Louis.
Even though they have the help of nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, they still take turns doing the school run and prefer to be at home once the children get back, The Mirror reports.
Our Yorkshire Farm’s Amanda Owen makes Princess Diana comparison
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen drew a Princess Diana comparison in her recent 'black sheep' Instagram post.
The mother-of-nine has been regularly posting updates about her life on the Ravenseat farm since her social media comeback.
Amanda was on a nearly three-month hiatus before she re-appeared on Instagram, breaking her silence with three pictures, including one video of her three children enjoying quality family time together in the water.
Now, it seems the 49-year-old has resumed the daily updates with her 536K followers.
In her most recent post, the Yorkshire Shepherdess appeared to compare herself and the late Princess Diana.
Amanda posted a carousel of pictures consisting of multiple images of black sheep among the white sheep on Ravenseat farm.
Also included in the images was a snap of the farm's 'woolly jumpers' alongside a picture of the people's Princess Diana, who was sporting a similar one.
She captioned the post: "Our woolly jumpers... nod to Princess Diana's woolly jumper."
Kate Middleton won’t heal Prince Harry rift after he broke her trust
The Princess of Wales came under attack by Prince Harry in his autobiography, Spare, which was released earlier this year.
And while almost 10 months have passed since the book’s release, royal correspondent Katie Nicholl says Harry’s decision to publicly criticise his sister-in-law is still something that deeply upsets her.
Katie, author of The New Royals, told Fabulous: "When you think of the personal revelations, and I think you can call them snide remarks made about Kate in Spare, Harry broke the one rule and that is staying silent on family matters.
“While Kate and Harry used to be very, very close, there's been a complete breakdown of that relationship.
"I don’t think Kate does angry. I think it is more a case of feeling very disappointed, very let down and feeling hurt knowing that she had no right of reply - and Harry knew full well she had no right of reply."
Katie added: "I do know that William was very angry that Harry had drawn Kate into it when he felt Kate was blameless throughout. She acted very much as the peacekeeper, she tried to get the brothers back on an even keel and for Kate to be dragged into this mucky saga was upsetting for her and certainly did infuriate William."
Meghan ‘took a backseat’ at the Invictus Games
Meghan Markle took the back seat whilst alongside her husband Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Germany.
Speaking on behalf of , body language expert Darren Stanton said: “There were some sweet moments between them. We saw Harry with his arm around Meghan, reassuring her and talking to her. She had his full attention and they were cheering together.”
Darren added: “We also saw him (Prince Harry) speaking to a friend to his right, and Meghan seemed to take a backseat. She wasn’t the centre of it, and she seemed to be feeling a bit of nervousness about communicating with people, which is quite unusual for her.”
Kate Middleton won’t heal Prince Harry rift after he broke her trust
The Princess of Wales came under attack by Prince Harry in his autobiography, Spare, which was released earlier this year.
And while almost 10 months have passed since the book’s release, royal correspondent Katie Nicholl says Harry’s decision to publicly criticise his sister-in-law is still something that deeply upsets her.
Katie, author of The New Royals, told Fabulous: "When you think of the personal revelations, and I think you can call them snide remarks made about Kate in Spare, Harry broke the one rule and that is staying silent on family matters.
“While Kate and Harry used to be very, very close, there's been a complete breakdown of that relationship.
"I don’t think Kate does angry. I think it is more a case of feeling very disappointed, very let down and feeling hurt knowing that she had no right of reply - and Harry knew full well she had no right of reply."
Katie added: "I do know that William was very angry that Harry had drawn Kate into it when he felt Kate was blameless throughout. She acted very much as the peacekeeper, she tried to get the brothers back on an even keel and for Kate to be dragged into this mucky saga was upsetting for her and certainly did infuriate William."
Prince Harry and Meghan offered advice after William's NYC trip
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been offered advice from fans after Prince William's visit to New York this week.
During his lone visit, the Prince of Wales was joined by billionaire Bill Gates and introduced by former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg before speaking at the summit
During his address at the Earthshot Summit, the future king revealed he had gone for a morning jog, telling the audience he "decided to join the hordes of New Yorkers doing their morning routine as they went around Central Park.”
Many were left stunned that he had ventured out without anyone realising, with one fan saying on X, formerly known as Twitter: "It speaks volumes that despite being a future King, Prince William managed to go for a private jog in one of the world's most famous and popular parks.
"No staged NYC 'paparazzi chase' or drama involved. The two narcissists sat in Montecito should take note."
Sussexes earn ‘strategic win’ in Germany
According to Sky News Australia contributor Esther Krakue, Harry and Meghan had scored a “strategic win” in Germany during the Invictus Games.
She told host Caroline Di Russo: “They seemed very down to earth, Meghan didn’t go with any sort of makeup team or anything like that.
“She did her hair and makeup herself, she chose her own outfits, she was very calm and relaxed. I think there was a focus on trying to make it about the athletes and about the story of the athletes.”
King Charles lights eternal flame after receiving royal welcome from President Macron
King Charles received a very royal welcome at Arc de Triomphe, where he was invited to symbolically light the eternal flame by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Royal Family tweeted: “An incredible welcome at the Arc de Triomphe to formally kick-off !
“Invited by President , The King symbolically lit the eternal flame, which burns in memory of those who perished in the First and Second World Wars.”
King and Queen attend rock star banquet
The royals dined with rock stars and football legends last night on their state visit to France.
Charles and Camilla were joined by Rolling Stone Sir Mick Jagger, actor Hugh Grant and former Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger at a Palace of Versailles banquet.
Raising a toast before French President Emmanuel Macron, His Majesty called for a “firm friendship” between Britain and France “for centuries to come”
The King delivered his speech in both French and English, and said how he was “so greatly moved by the tributes paid in France to my
mother, the late Queen, whose funeral took place one year ago yesterday”.
Crazy moment cyclists bump into King on a walk
The King was walking along a footpath on Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire when the cyclists bumped into him.
The Royal, who was wearing a jacket, flat cap and carrying and trekking stick, stopped for a chat.
A clip of the surprise meeting was shared online by mountain biker .
The emotional story behind Harry’s bracelet
Prince Harry has been wearing the same bracelet for 23 years and there’s a very emotional story behind it.
It’s believed the Duke of Sussex acquired the black and brown silver bracelet during a trip to Africa, shortly after his mum, Princess Diana, passed away in August 1997.
In a past interview, Harry revealed he first visited Africa after his mother died.
“I first came [to Africa] in 1997, straight after my mum died,” he explained.
“My dad told my brother and me to pack our bags — we were going to Africa to get away from it all.”
Wills and Kate making changes
Prince William and Kate Middleton are on the hunt for a new CEO to lead their household.
The successful applicant for the role of chief executive officer will report directly to the royals, rather than to their private secretaries.
Kensington Palace has hired recruitment firm Odgers Berndtson to advertise the “unique opportunity” online.
The successful candidate must be “emotionally intelligent” with a “low ego”, the advert notes.
When did Harry & Meg move to the USA?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be stepping back from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family back in January 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son Archie spent six weeks in Canada between November 2019 and January 2020.
They left Archie with a nanny to briefly return to the UK to sort a deal for their relinquishing of royal responsibilities, before heading back to Vancouver Island.
Yet, the coronavirus pandemic pushed up their plans to settle, moving to Malibu in Los Angeles in March to avoid the borders between USA and Canada closing for all non-essential travel.
Meghan Markle’s character in Suits
Meghan Markle played paralegal Rachel Zane on Suits for seven seasons.
Her character eventually worked her way up the legal ladder to become an attorney.
Throughout her time on the show, Meghan’s character Rachel grew close to attorney Mike Ross, played by Patrick J Adams.
The legal drama revolved around Mike Ross, who managed to gain a position at a swanky lawyer’s office in New York city.
Throughout the show, the on-screen couple became romantically involved and then went on to marry and set up their own legal firm in Seattle.
The on-screen couple’s exit in the show coincided with Meghan’s real-life departure from the world of acting.
Where was Savannah Phillips born
Born on December 29, 2010, in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Savannah's full name is Savannah Anne Kathleen Phillips.
She is the eldest child of the Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Peter Phillips and his ex-wife Autumn.
Savannah is mostly kept out of the public eye by her parents, and her name was only publicly confirmed during a church service at Sandringham.
Despite her senior royal relatives, Savannah and her younger sister Isla Phillips live an incredibly private life in a home on the Gatcombe Estate in Gloucestershire.
No royal fuss
Not only is packaged foods off the cards, but while many children might be picky at mealtimes, such royal treatment doesn't apply to how choosy George, Charlotte and Louis can be about the food they’re given.
An insider told The Sun that the children are expected to eat everything that's on their plates without exception.
When eating at the exclusive Hurlingham Club in London, the source said: "The family often dine there al fresco and use the club's sporting and play facilities.
"There is no tantrums or food throwing and the children eat what is set before them.
“They queue up with the rest of the kids and parents in the Harness Room restaurant and ask for no special favours."
Full list of Prince William's Earthshot prize finalists
- ABALOBI - Revive our oceans
- ACCIÓN ANDINA - Protect and restore nature
- AQUACYCL - Fix our climate
- BELTERRA - Protect and restore nature
- BOOMITRA - Fix our climate
- CIRC - Build a waste-free world
- COASTAL 500 - Revive our oceans
- COLORIFIX - Build a waste-free world
- ENSO - Clean our air
- FREETOWN THE TREETOWN - Protect and restore nature
- GRST - Clean our air
- POLISH SMOG ALERT - Clean our air
- S4S TECHNOLOGIES - Build a waste-free world
- SEA FOREST - Fix our climate
- WILDAID MARINE PROGRAM - Revive our oceans
Why Prince Harry created the Invictus Games
Prince Harry created the Games after he was inspired following a visit to the US Warrior Games in 2013 – a similar sporting event for injured service personnel.
At the time of launching the Games, Prince Harry said: “I have witnessed first-hand how the power of sport can positively impact the lives of wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women in their journey of recovery.
“I am extremely proud that we are bringing an event like this to the UK for the first time and believe it can have a long-lasting impact on the well-being of those who have served their nations so bravely.”
