Prince Harry now on path 'increasingly difficult to turn back from' - expert (2025)

5 days ago22:45 Sophia Papamavroudi

5 days ago22:43 Sophia Papamavroudi

Prince Harry had better protection in Ukraine than he did hours earlier when he was in the UK, a source close to the duke has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex made an unannounced visit to the war-torn country just hours after he was snapped in his home country to attend an appeal over a High Court ruling regarding his downgraded security in Britain.

But his visit sparked backlash in relation to his claims about the level of security he receives when he's in the UK.

However, a source claimed that it is "incorrect" to suggest the duke's Ukraine trip could in any way contradict his security fears in Britain and appeared to throw a subtle dig at the Royal Family saying that he was safer there than he is in Britain.

Prince Harry visited Ukraine on Thursday (Image: Yana Stukach/The Duke and Duchess of Sussex/Getty)

5 days ago20:50 Sophia Papamavroudi

Duchess Sophie turned heads today as she stepped up for King Charles at an engagement in Camberley, Berkshire.

The Duchess of Edinburgh represented the monarch at The Sovereign's Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, just one day after the monarch flew back from his four-day state visit to Italy with Queen Camilla.

Sophie looked stunning as she inspected the troops in a cornflower blue coat dress by Emilia Wickstead (£2,160).

The royal completed her eye-catching ensemble by donning a bespoke, colour-matching hat by Jane Taylor, a pair of Prada heels in pastel blue, her Sophie Habsburg Ginny clutch in blue and a pair of G. Collins & Sons platinum diamond hoop earrings (£19,250.00) and a dainty necklace.

Duchess Sophie dazzled during a new appearance on Friday (Image: Getty)

5 days ago20:02 Sophia Papamavroudi

Prince Harry has claimed that his "worst fears have been confirmed" regarding his security while he's in the UK, in the latest wave of court hearings that took place in London earlier this week.

The Duke of Sussex returned to his home country to attend a two-day hearing of his appeal against a High Court ruling about his security arrangements in Britain

Now in new comments made to The Telegraph, Harry opened up about his latest legal battle and claimed that the withdrawal of his police protection was made in an "effort to prevent him and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, from leaving the Royal family to start a new life."

The Duke of Sussex is in a legal battle with the UK Government (Image: Getty)

5 days ago17:53 Sophia Papamavroudi

Meghan Markle was snapped enjoying a fun night out in New York while her husband, Prince Harry, travelled to war-torn Ukraine on Thursday, it has emerged.

The Duchess of Sussex was snapped strolling around the Big Apple with a four-car motorcade on Thursday night as she headed out for a meal and a Broadway show.

Meghan looked chic in a Carolina Herrera maxi houndstooth skirt, which she paired with a simple black shirt tucked in.

Meghan Markle was out in New York on Thursday (Image: Getty)

5 days ago17:18 Sophia Papamavroudi

Princess Anne is bracing for a major trip later this month as she is set to travel to Turkey alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, on behalf of King Charles for the first time since he suffered a mystery injury earlier this year.

Buckingham Palace announced that the Princess Royal will head to Turkey to attend commemorations of the 110th Anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25.

It will be the first time she is seen with her husband publicly since his injury forced him to take a break from royal engagements.

Princess Anne will head to Turkey later this month (Image: Getty)

5 days ago16:20 Sophia Papamavroudi

King Charles and Queen Camilla will lead members of the Royal Family next week at the Easter Sunday church service, Buckingham Palace has announced.

It will mark their first major appearance since returning to the UK from a four-day state visit to Italy earlier this week.

The annual Easter Mattins Service will take place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on April 20.

It has not yet been confirmed whether the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend, however, in its new update, the Palace said Their Majesties will be joined by other members of the Royal Family.

King Charles will attend this year's Easter Sunday church service in Windsor (Image: Getty)

5 days ago15:52 Sophia Papamavroudi

Most Brits do not want Prince Harry to return to the UK, a new poll has found.

The Duke of Sussex recently came back to his home country to attend an appeal against a High Court ruling regarding his security in the UK.

Harry's return sparked debate about whether the duke should be welcomed back into Britain.

But according to a new poll by the Express, Brits were not so keen on seeing the prince return back.

Prince Harry moved to the US five years ago after quitting his royal duties (Image: Getty)

5 days ago15:09 Sophia Papamavroudi

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were "both drunk on a shared fantasy of being instruments of global transformation", according to a royal biographer.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex married in 2018, but their royal tenure as a couple only lasted two years as in 2020, they quit their royal duties and moved to the US.

Princess Diana's biographer, Tina Brown, wrote in the book The Palace Papers: "Harry, who had always chafed at the hierarchy himself, was the last person to want to tell her [Meghan Markle] to slow down.

"They were both now drunk on a shared fantasy of being instruments of global transformation who, once married, would operate in the celebrity stratosphere once inhabited by Princess Diana."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married in 2018 (Image: Getty)

5 days ago14:58 Sophia Papamavroudi

Good afternoon, I'm Sophia Papamavroudi and I'll be bringing you all the latest royal updates into this evening.

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5 days ago13:57 Jasmine Carey

Meghan Marklemay no longer be a senior working royal anymore, however there was once a time when everyone thought she was going to excel at her job as Duchess of Sussex in the royal household. Just less than two years after getting married,Prince HarryandMeghan Markledecided to stop being senior working royals and instead carve out their own lives in the US instead.

While thecouple have kept their titlesas the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, neither Harry, 40, or Meghan, 43, work for the monarchy or live in the UK. This is something that nobody would have expected during the early days of their marriage, with the American actress reportedly seeming very keen and confident in early meetings about royal life atKensington Palace.

Meghan Markle's former staff have shared what her early royal meetings were like (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

5 days ago13:44 Jasmine Carey

Sarah, Duchess of Yorkhas shared a rare update on the late Queen’s corgis to mark National Pet Day. Taking to herInstagramaccount on Friday, Sarah, 65, uploaded new photographs of the corgis Muick and Sandy, along with some of her other beloved four-legged friends.

Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, who still lives at Royal Lodge in Windsor with the prince, has seven dogs in total and has praised them all for their companionship.

She wrote onInstagram: “Happy International Pet Day to my seven sweet doggies! From their wagging tails and comforting cuddles, to the calming presence and loyal companionship they give every single day, life is simply brighter with these amazing furry friends by my side.”

5 days ago13:07 Jasmine Carey

Princess Anneofficially opened BAE Systems’ Applied Shipbuilding Academy in a ceremony at the company’s Scotstoun site inGlasgowon April 10. As pictures emerged of the Princess Royal's visit, fans expressed their delight when they saw the heartwarming images and only had one thing to say.

One fan commented on Princess Anne placing her heart on her chest and letting out a warm laugh: "I absolutely LOVE this picture of Princess Anne during her visit to the Applied Shipbuilding Academy, today!" Others have rushed to comment on the same photo which sees Anne wearing a vibrant andstylish red jacket.

Princess Anne has been praised by royal fans (Image: BAE Systems)

5 days ago12:33 Jasmine Carey

Peter Phillipshas taken on anew career pathwhich has a special link to one of his mother's passions. The son ofPrincess Annewas appointed as one of the five directors of Maritime Passport Ltd just last January, fillings at Companies House show.

The company, which was founded in January last year and appears to have no website at the time of writing, has its registered office located in London.

According toThe Daily Mail's Richard Eden Maritime Passport Ltd, the business specialises in digitising shipping certifications. He wrote: "In landlubber’s terms, this appears to mean adapting old systems so that they continue to function effectively in the modern, digital age."

Peter Phillips takes on new career path (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

5 days ago11:58 Jasmine Carey

The former president of the Sussexes' Archewell Foundation has shared her true feelings aboutMeghan Markle's new brand on social media. Mandana Dayani, who worked closely withMeghan MarkleandPrince Harryfor 18 months, posted a heartfelt message congratulating theAs Everfounder.

She shared a picture of her garden with the box of sweet treats displayed on a wooden table alongside a vase of pastel coloured flowers. She wrote onInstagram: "@meghan, I will never forget the first time I came to your home and you walked me back to my car with the most beautiful garden basket and eggs from your coop for our girls.

Meghan Markle launched her new brand this month (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

6 days ago11:21 Jasmine Carey

Prince Harrymay have returned to his home country this week, but it seems that the Duke snubbed some of his family and friends during his brief visit.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, flew to London from California this weekto attend a two-day court hearingon Tuesday and Wednesday.The hearing was a result of Harry’s appealagainst the Home Office and Ravec’s decision to reduce his security rights when in the UK - a decision made in 2020 after Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal duty and moved to the US.

While Harry was in the UK for a few days, it appears the duke did two major snubs while back in his home country. Not only did he not see the King - which is becausethe monarch was in Italy for a state visit- but Harry also missed one of his best friend’s weddings.

Prince Harry was in the UK earlier this week (Image: Carl Court/Getty Images)

6 days ago10:56 Jasmine Carey

Prince WilliamandPrincess Katehave shared a never-before-seen photograph of their very sweet family member to mark National Pet Day today. Taking to social media on Friday, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a picture of their dog Orla to mark the special day.

In the photograph, Orla - a black cocker spaniel - can be seen staring into the distance. The dog appears to be wet, suggesting it may have gone for a nice swim moments before the picture was taken. The couple captioned the social media post: "Celebrating the animals who bring so much joy, companionship and love to our lives this #NationalPetDay."

6 days ago10:32 Jasmine Carey

British broadcasting legend Vanessa Feltz has given a brutal four-word verdict ofMeghan Markle's eight-partNetflixseries, With Love, Meghan. Followingthe release of the series, as well as Meghan's new podcastand brand launch, Vanessa put together a spoof of theNetflixshow on YouTube - with a budget of almost nothing.

Daily Express columnist Vanessasaid: "It's doing colossal business. We're almost at the stage where With Love, Vanessa has more views thanMeghan's show and she got paid £80million. I've been paid nil. I'm doing it with a piece of old string, Sellotape, some Hula Hoops and a Bag for Life." Vanessa added: "It's good-natured. I don't name her. I'm not trying to insult her at all."

Meghan Markle's Netflix show was released last month (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

6 days ago09:43 Jasmine Carey

Queen Camillaturned heads in an eye-catching necklace as she attended alavish State Banquetat the Palazzo Quirinale on the penultimate night of her and King Charles' State Visit to Italy. Camilla, 77, stepped out in a breathtaking teal gown which was complimented by several lavish jewels.

According toTown and Country, the Queen opted for the statement necklace that once belonged to her late mother, Rosalind Shand. The sparkling piece features large turquoise stones interlinked by diamonds, with five graduated rows of diamonds hung at the front. These were also paired with smaller gemstones below the large turquoise stone.

Queen Camilla wore a necklace that belonged to her mother (Image: ANDREW PARSONS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

6 days ago09:13 Jasmine Carey

Prince Harrymade asecret trip to Ukraine this weekafter appearing in London for two days of court hearings regarding his security rights in the UK.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, reportedly flew from the UK to theUkraineon Thursday as part of his role as founder of theInvictus GamesFoundation. The prince, who founded the organisation to help ex-military personnel and veterans in 2014, made the trip with a group from the Invictus Games Foundation.

This included four veterans who had undergone rehabilitation experiences. During his time in the war-hit country, the duke visited the Superhumans charity in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, which supports the recovery and rehabilitation for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.

Prince Harry visited the Ukraine after his UK visit (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

6 days ago08:38 Jasmine Carey

Former royal butler Grant Harrold has revealed an unusual ingredient thatKing Charleslikes added to a cup of coffee. Sharing that the monarch is particularly fond of a cup of tea, much like the lateQueen Elizabeth II, Mr Harrold revealed that the 76-year-old is, however,also partial to drinking coffee.

Speaking of how theKingwould like his tea, he did reveal that the Kingliked to add honeyinstead of sugar. Mr Harrold toldCoffee Friend: "The King has famously said he prefers to have honey instead of sugar, so he would opt for that instead." Disussing the King's unusual ingredient, he shared, "It actually isn’t too bad!"

King Charles likes an unusual ingredient in his coffee (Image: Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

6 days ago08:10 Jasmine Carey

Prince William may be the future King of the UK, but it turns out that there is another role people think he could be well-suited for. The Prince of Wales, 42, was in France on Wednesday night with his eldest son Prince George, 11, and his childhood friend, Thomas van Straubenzee, to watch Aston Villa play PSGin the Champions League quarter-final.

Before the game, the prince had a chat with TNT's Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist where he spoke about all things football. As well as talking about how he had brought his son along to the game, William also impressed fans with his sporting knowledge.

Talking on TNT,the prince, who is Patron of the Football Association (FA), said: “We all saw the Liverpool game. PSG's intensity, in the first leg, they were unbelievable. They gave a lot of pressure, they press very high. So for Unai tonight, and team, it's about managing that press.”

Prince William was at a football game this week (Image: Pierre Suu/Getty Images)

6 days ago07:39 Jasmine Carey

Prince William and Princess Kate are reportedly having a "real dilemma" over which secondary education school that Prince George should attend next year. ThePrince, 42, andPrincess of Wales, 43, are currently said to be on the hunt for a new school for their eldest son, who is now second in line to the throne.

George, 11, is currently a student at Lambrook School. The school, which is located in Berkshire, operates for students aged between three and 13 - whichmeans George will have to change school in September 2026. Although the Princess of Wales's old school, Marlborough College,could be an option for the young royal, Eton College - which George is said to have visited before the Easter holidays - is thought to be "the preferred choice".

Prince William and Princess Kate are deciding which school Prince George will go to next (Image: Neil Mockford/GC Images)

6 days ago07:05 Jasmine Carey

Laughter, friendship and simply “getting on with life” is the secret to 20 years of wedded bless, the Queen said as she and the Kingcelebrated the milestone wedding anniversaryin Rome.

Looking happy and relaxed as she chatted candidly about her marriage on a solo engagement in Italy’s city of love, Camilla said that they will properly mark their special day when they get home, due to the demands of theirfour-day state visit.

Queen Camilla has spoken about her marriage to the King (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

6 days ago06:45 Jasmine Carey

Meghan Markle'ssocial media content "doesn't always land well" in today's fast social media landscape, claims a PR expert, who has analysedMeghan Markle'sInstagramfeed where the Duchess of Sussexbegan posting from the start of the year.Since January 2025, Meghan has returned to social media and has providedfollowers with a mixture of videos, reels and photos of her home life in Montecito, California, and behind-the-scenes work snaps.

Riley Gardiner, founder ofNo Strings Public Relations, exclusively told Express.co.uk: "I can see why some people feel like Meghan’s content leans a little too much into that early 2010s aesthetic. It’s very curated, soft-lit, and polished, which doesn’t always land well in today’s more candid, fast-paced social media landscape."

Meghan Markle's social media content has been analysed by an expert (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

6 days ago06:24 Jasmine Carey

Good morning. Royal reporter Jasmine Carey here and I will be bringing you live updates on the Royal Family throughout the day.

You can contact me at jasmine.carey@reachplc.com.