Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year aged 96, the late monarch's cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent took her place as the oldest living member of the Royal Family.
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Mirror reported Tuesday.There has been back and forth for a time between Andrew and Charles, 74, on whether or not the former could stay at his longtime home.The king had previously inquired Andrew to move into Frogmore Cottage, in an attempt to scale down the monarchy.The outlet then noted that the Duke of York’s been “given time to assure his brother he can come up with the necessary funds to carry out much needed repairs” on the Royal Lodge. Andrew has been given a “stay of execution,” despite the repairs on the 30-room mansion needing more than $2 million to renovate.He also reportedly cashed out on more than $200,000 for roof repairs over the summer.Prince Andrew was famously stripped of his royal and military honors by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, following his alleged friendship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
He was also barred from using his HRH (“His Royal Highness”) moniker and lost his patronages in 2022.According to the outlet, Andrew and Charles met “privately at Balmoral at the end of August, during a royal family gathering, where the issues were discussed.”The brothers have had a “cooling of relations” in recent weeks, the insider said. The source noted that it was Prince William who helped usher in a resolution between his uncle and father at Balmoral.The Lodge holds a particular place in Andrew’s heart as he’s lived there since 2004 with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.“Andrew’s stance has paid off.
He has refused all attempts by the King to leave his home, dig his heels and the King has relented,” the insider claimed. The duke’s home was previously designated for William, 41, his wife, Kate Middleton, and their three kids, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year aged 96, the late monarch's cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent took her place as the oldest living member of the Royal Family.
It was recently confirmed that the Duke of York will be able to keep his home at Royal Lodge in Windsor after months of questions surrounding King Charles' wish to see his younger brother relocate to a slightly smaller property on the Estate. Prince Andrew has lived in Royal Lodge since 2002 and made regular visits to see his mother when she was staying at the castle.The late monarch's love of the historic estate is well-known as she spent her entire life living there.
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been five years since Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank tied the knot, but the heartwarming day has continued to capture the hearts of royal fans around the world, as the couple celebrated half a decade of marriage on Thursday, 12 October 2023.To mark the special occasion, Jack and Eugenie shared an adorable video on social media that gave a previously unseen glimpse into their star-studded wedding, which saw a-listers and royals from across the globe step out in style to celebrate the couple’s lifelong union back in 2018. In the clip, several key moments from behind the scenes were seen for the first time, including both bride and groom’s preparations as they finished their stunning bridal looks before walking down the aisle.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been put under a different category which separates them from the rest of the Royal Family as King Charles has reset the late Queen's concept of the monarchy.
disgraced prince, 63, is “very proud and very stubborn” to move to Frogmore Cottage and leave the lodge behind.The BBC correspondent told OK! recently how “it seems entirely logical that he should move to a smaller property.”He should move now that his daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice both have their own homes, and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson has reportedly bought an abode in London. “He seems determined to stay put [in the lodge],” Bond added.“Now, it seems, he has been told by his big brother that he can stay, but he has to foot the bills,” she said.The Duke of York had a talk with his brother, King Charles, over the summer at their residence in Balmoral Castle over the status of the Royal Lodge.
King Charles is said to have delivered a "hidden message" to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that hints at their re-entry back into the royal world, an expert has claimed.
It was recently confirmed that the King will allow the Duke of York to remain at his Royal Lodge home on the Windsor Estate, rather than push for him to relocate to a smaller residence. Despite Andrew, 63, being granted a “stay of execution”, it is understood he will be footing all the bills and paying for essential repairs.
Frogmore Cottage, once home to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, could be leased to the public if Prince Andrew doesn’t move in. According to a source, Prince Andrew has been told that if he or his daughters fail to take up full-time residence at Frogmore Cottage by the end of the year, the home will go onto the rental market. If so, the commercial rate to lease the property from the Crown Estate would be around £360,000 a year.
Following Queen Elizabeth's death last year at the age of 96, her cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent became the oldest living member of the Royal Family. Born on October 9, 1935 in Belgrave Square, London, Prince Edward was the son of Prince George and Princess Marina, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. He has led a very interesting life which has included being thrust into his role at a young age, carrying out decades of royal service, heading up one of the most secretive organisations and experiencing religious scandal within his own family.
on TikTok, as William was heard giggling: “Who’s pinching my bottom?” as he posed with Middleton, 41, and the rest of the attendees.The group then burst into laughter.The Prince and Princess of Wales traveled to Cardiff fro commemorate the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush’s arrival in London and the beginning of Black History Month in the United Kingdom.William will next be heading out to Singapore next month for the 2023 Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony.However, Middleton will not be joining him as she has to stay home with their three kids — Prince George, 10, Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8 — so they can continue with their schoolwork.Things have also been rocky with the couple, as well as with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Fab Four have been at odds ever since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California in 2020. A source told Us Weekly recently that Middleton is less open than her husband to reconnect with Harry, 39, and Markle, 42.“Kate has no desire to communicate with Harry nor Meghan,” the insider said.
Diana, Princess of Wales was the chief prankster of the family, often doing cheeky things or buying naughty gifts for her sons. Several stories about Diana’s mischievous antics have been made public, from a funny tradition where she gifted her godchildren the noisiest presents to irritate her friends to the time she pranked Prince William with three famous supermodels, the royal was certainly very cheeky. But it would appear that the late princess's naughty tricks didn't stop with her children as she also liked to do cause trouble with other members of her family.
It’s been reported that Fergie is set to bail out Prince Andrew in a bid to help him stay at his Royal Lodge mansion on the Windsor Estate.
After many months of speculation, it appears that the Duke of York will be allowed to keep his home at the 30-room Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate, rather than relocate to a smaller home, The Mirror reports.The news comes after ongoing reports that King Charles wishes to downsize the number of properties that make up the royal portfolio, it was suggested that Prince Andrew could move into the slightly smaller Frogmore Cottage - the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan.The paper has revealed that Andrew, 63, has been granted a “stay of execution”, despite his annual £250,000 handout being stopped the King and his home needing an estimated £2million in repairs. It has also been claimed that Prince Andrew had paid more than £200,000 for roof repairs over the summer, described by sources as an "interim payment".
King Charles could “bring his family back together again” by granting Prince Harry a property in the UK, which would allow him to hold onto a vital royal role.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are rumoured to be reconnecting with two senior members of the Firm in an attempt to heal their ongoing feud with his relatives.
Meghan Markle is determined to reinvent herself as a Hollywood power player. The claim was made by British author Andrew Morton who previously wrote a book on the former "Suits" star titled "Meghan: A Hollywood Princess." He told Fox News Digital he does not envision the mother of two ever returning to the U.K. "Meghan is making her own life on the West Coast," said Morton.
Following reports last week that Prince Harry is desperate to return to the UK, an expert has told OK! his desire to get his old life back is a source of frustration to his wife, Meghan Markle. Entertainment commentator Mark Boardman told us that the 39-year-old Duke of Sussex “longs” for his friends and would love a home in London. But he said Meghan, 42, wants him to leave that chapter behind.
Following reports last week that Prince Harry is desperate to return to the UK, an expert has told OK! his desire to get his old life back is a source of frustration to his wife, Meghan Markle. Entertainment commentator Mark Boardman told us that the 39-year-old Duke of Sussex “longs” for his friends and would love a home in London. But he said Meghan, 42, wants him to leave that chapter behind.
Princess Charlotte is believed to be particularly close to another female royal who is her best friend in the Firm despite their 27-year age gap.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have worked incredibly hard to protect the privacy that their three children are afforded. But as the years go by, they are slowly introducing them to the importance of royal engagements.This gentle upbringing, largely governed by the modern principles in early years development, is something that former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels will serve Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis well in the future.