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Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter

Martin Robinson joined Daily Mail in 2012 as a senior news reporter and became chief reporter in 2016. He has also worked at Westminster. Martin previously wrote for the Daily Telegraph, The Sun, The Daily Mirror and the Evening Standard, primarily covering London politics, crime and the London 2012 Olympics after starting his career in regional newspapers. He lives in London with his wife and three children. In his spare time he coaches youth football and follows his beloved Ipswich Town.

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Is this the death knell for Strictly? As Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quit, bosses plan 'big changes' to the show after string of scandals

23/10/25 11:00

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 's shock decision to quit Strictly Come Dancing is the start of the show's slow and painful death, insiders warned today. The presenting duo have released a joint statement that revealed they will both leave at the end of the current series after 11 years as co-hosts. Their last appearance together will be on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, which airs on December 25. The announcement has shocked fans and left experts pondering if Claudia and Tess' joint departure at the end of series 23 is a sign they are fleeing a 'sinking ship'. One source told the Daily Mail that BBC bosses are planning many more 'big changes' next year to try to win back the millions who have deserted the Saturday night show, which began in its current format in 2004....read

Where will Fergie and Andrew go if forced out of Royal Lodge?
22/10/25 02:00
A spooky and isolated castle beloved by the King near John O'Groats in Scotland would also make an ideal far-flung place for the monarch and Prince William to banish their disgraced relatives.
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Where could Fergie and Andrew live if they're forced from the Royal Lodge: A vampiric Transylvania retreat, a drab Scottish town and an Airbnb are all options in King's property portfolio
21/10/25 11:52
A spooky and isolated castle beloved by the King near John O'Groats in Scotland would also make an ideal far-flung place for the monarch and Prince William to banish their disgraced relatives.
Expert: Andrew 'could refuse to leave home even if King tries to evict him'
21/10/25 05:34
Andrew and Fergie have lived rent-free in the 30-room mansion since 2003 after Andrew paid £1million for the 75-year lease in his name and that of his family, and it doesn't run out until 2078.
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Prince Andrew could refuse to leave Royal Lodge even if the King tries to evict him, says legal expert as public clamour grows
21/10/25 05:22
Andrew and Fergie have lived rent-free in the 30-room mansion since 2003 after he paid £1million for the lease in his name and that of his family.
Senior King aide was head of royal protection when Prince Andrew asked officer to 'dig up dirt' on sex accuser Virginia Giuffre
21/10/25 01:28
Lord Peter Rosslyn was head of the elite Royalty and Diplomatic Protection squad for 11 years between 2003 and 2014.
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Mystery over Prince Andrew's 'secret palace' in the UAE as he faces calls to leave Royal Lodge after 22 years without rent
21/10/25 12:15
The shamed royal and Sarah Ferguson are said to have a grand mansion available on demand in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Fury as taxpayers foot bill for Prince Andrew's life of luxury
21/10/25 10:39
Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has said it is disgusting that taxpayers are subsiding him to live in a 30-room mansion with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson when he should be paying £200,000 a year.
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Kate and William lead bid to exile Andrew and Fergie from Royal Lodge as public anger grows at his taxpayer-funded luxury: Waleses 'can't abide' Prince and are pushing for him to leave, author claims
21/10/25 07:35
Royal biographer Tina Brown, a friend of Princess Diana who was editor-in-chief of Tatler and Vanity Fair, has claimed that Prince William and Kate 'can't abide' Andrew and want him to 'disappear'.
Princess Beatrice spotted visiting her parents in Windsor
20/10/25 03:02
Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are holed up in their grand grace-and-favour Royal Lodge as Virginia Giuffre's bombshell book hit the shelves 24 hours early.
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Report: Prince William is 'calling the shots' in dealing with Andrew
20/10/25 02:11
The Prince of Wales, 43, acted decisively to protect his cancer-stricken father - and the Crown - by cutting off his errant uncle and taking away his dukedom, according to Andrew Lownie.
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Report: Prince Andrew's Duke of York title scrubbed from Royal website
20/10/25 02:05
The Royal Family's official website has been updated to reflect the loss of his dukedom and other honours over the Epstein sexual scandal.
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Beatrice shows the strain on visit to her father Andrew in Windsor's Royal Lodge as he hunkers down after losing titles and facing Met probe
20/10/25 01:40
Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are holed up in their grand grace-and-favour Royal Lodge as Virginia Giuffre's bombshell book hit the shelves 24 hours early.
Sarah Ferguson changes social media handle and Prince Andrew's Duke of York title is scrubbed from the Royal family's website
20/10/25 12:54
The Royal Family's official website has been updated to reflect the loss of his dukedom and other honours over the Epstein sex scandal.
'Ruthless' Prince William is 'calling the shots' in dealing with Andrew to protect King Charles, royal biographer claims
20/10/25 12:45
The Prince of Wales, 43, acted decisively to protect his cancer-stricken father - and the Crown - by cutting off his errant uncle and taking away his dukedom, according to Andrew Lownie.
Report: Ferguson could turn on Prince Andrew to 'save her own skin'
20/10/25 10:35
The former couple are holed up together in the Royal Lodge in Windsor with Prince William said to be gunning to have them thrown out of the lavish grace and favour mansion.
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Sarah Ferguson could turn on Andrew to 'save her own skin' if cash runs low - as he faces potential police probe into 'dirt digging' after losing his titles
20/10/25 09:49
The former couple are holed up together in the Royal Lodge in Windsor with Prince William said to be gunning to have them thrown out of the lavish grace and favour mansion.
Meghan Markle enjoys star-studded Los Angeles vegan dinner
18/10/25 01:16
The Duchess of Sussex was guest of honour at a party thrown by her friend and fellow podcaster Emma Grede, the British founding partner of Kim Kardashian's Skims line.
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Experts: 'It's Meghan 3.0. She's on maneuvers and looking for another relaunch'
18/10/25 01:00
Experts suspect a PR blitz with a photograph emerging of her said to be holding a solo meeting with the new editor of American Vogue, Chloe Malle.
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Meghan Markle mocked for Duchess of Sussex-branded tote bag
17/10/25 05:24
The Duchess of Sussex posted a reel om Instagram charting her PR blitz in New York and Washington DC that repeatedly showed a black and blue bag with a giant 'DS' on it.
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King Charles strips MBE from Soul Survivor founder who massaged young men in his bedroom and made them wrestle semi-naked
17/10/25 01:50
Mike Pilavachi, 67, established the Soul Survivor Anglican movement in 1995 and teenagers from around the world attended his annual summer festivals in their tens of thousands.
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Birmingham MP who backed Israeli football fan ban warmly shakes the hand of preacher who has urged followers to show 'no mercy' to Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters
17/10/25 01:12
Footage showed MP Ayoub Khan, a close ally of hard-Left former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn , shaking hands with Muslim influencer Asrar Rashid at Lozells Central Mosque in Birmingham in July.
Meghan Markle is mocked for Duchess of Sussex-branded 'DS' tote bag in her latest Instagram update
17/10/25 12:25
The Duchess of Sussex posted a reel om Instagram charting her PR blitz in New York and Washington DC that repeatedly showed a black and blue bag with a giant 'DS' on it.
The Birmingham preacher who urged 'no mercy' for Israeli fans amid fury at city's ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters attending Aston Villa match
17/10/25 09:55
Muslim influencer Asrar Rashid told a lecture in Amsterdam that 'mercy has its time and place' - but not when the Europa League match takes place at Villa Park in Birmingham on November 6.
Meghan Markle enjoys star-studded Los Angeles vegan dinner for some of Tinseltown's most influential women who 'own their power' in latest step of her 'Meghan 3.0' relaunch
17/10/25 07:19
The Duchess of Sussex was guest of honour at a party thrown by her friend and fellow podcaster Emma Grede, the British founding partner of Kim Kardashian's Skims line.
Report: Prince Harry looked 'sad and tired' with Meghan in New York
16/10/25 12:22
The Sussexes' were also described as 'very businesslike' together by someone who said they were watching from the audience of the World Mental Health Festival they supported last week.
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Prince Harry looked 'sad, anxious and tired' after he and Meghan collected 'Humanitarians of the Year' Award
16/10/25 10:41
The Sussexes' were also described as 'very businesslike' together by someone who said they were watching from the audience of the World Mental Health Festival they supported last week.
Report: Andrew told Giuffre: 'My girls are a little younger than you'
16/10/25 10:08
Ms Giuffre, who took her own life six months ago, said she felt 'like Cinderella' when she was introduced to the Duke of York at Ghislaine Maxwell's London townhouse in March 2001.
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Prince Andrew told Virginia Giuffre 'my daughters are a little younger than you' before having sex, she claims in autobiography
16/10/25 08:16
Ms Giuffre, who took her own life six months ago, said she felt 'like Cinderella' when she was introduced to the Duke of York at Ghislaine Maxwell's London townhouse in March 2001.
Katy Perry 'isn't the best judge of character': Why popstar's relationship with Justin Trudeau is the wrong move for her career as pair finally go public with their romance
15/10/25 12:07
The Daily Mail revealed the unlikely relationship with pictures showing the new couple kissing and cuddling on the deck of her 24-meter yacht, the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
Is Meghan about to launch ANOTHER business venture? Duchess of Sussex's PR blitz continues - as experts predict her next move will be in 'make up or fashion'
15/10/25 12:01
Meghan has lectured on life as a 'high-profile business founder' as one of the stars of Fortune's 'Most Powerful Women' summit in the US capital.
'It's Meghan Markle 3.0': Why the duchess has set tongues wagging that she's plotting another Sussex relaunch 'as she holds cosy meeting with new editor of US Vogue'
13/10/25 11:50
Experts suspect a PR blitz with a photograph emerging of her said to be holding a solo meeting with the new editor of American Vogue, Chloe Malle.
Report: How Meghan invited herself to Paris Fashion Week
13/10/25 12:42
The Duchess of Sussex said the visit to Fashion Week in the French capital was 'the culmination of many years of…friendship' with Pierpaolo Piccioli.
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How Meghan Markle invited herself to Paris Fashion Week: Balenciaga's creative director reveals why duchess made surprise appearance - and how close they really are
13/10/25 11:42
The Duchess of Sussex said the visit to Fashion Week in the French capital was 'the culmination of many years of…friendship' with Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Meghan Markle visits friend and feminist icon Gloria Steinem in New York just days after she and Harry were awarded 'Humanitarians of the Year'
13/10/25 10:28
The Duchess of Sussex , 43, looked immaculate in a stone trench-style coat and dark sunglasses after visiting Gloria Steinem.
Beatrice and Eugenie claim they're 'modern Princesses' juggling jobs and children. But now, a royal insider claims they're 'just as entitled as their parents' with 'shady friends'
11/10/25 12:41
The sisters say they draw inspiration from the 'strength inside' their mother and are very protective of their father, despite the headache the Epstein scandal has caused them all.
Harry and Meghan 'humanitarians of the year' backlash
10/10/25 12:03
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a standing ovation at a gala in New York run by Project Healthy Minds - a charity the couple and Archewell have supported since Megxit.
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Harry and Meghan 'humanitarians of the year' backlash as Gaza peacemaker Trump is snubbed by Nobel and William is praised for tears
10/10/25 11:02
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a standing ovation at a gala in New York run by Project Healthy Minds - a charity the couple and Archewell have supported since Megxit.
Harry and Meghan named 'Humanitarians of the Year' at glitzy awards
10/10/25 09:45
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who beamed as they walked hand-in-hand, were honoured at the Project Health Minds mental health gala at a flashy Spring Studios venue.
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Harry and Meghan's awkward red carpet moments: Prince hurries along his wife in front of photographers - and she waits on her own backstage as couple win 'Humanitarians of the Year'
10/10/25 09:00
The Duke of Sussex took Meghan's hand and started moving away after posing for photographers - but the Duchess of Sussex appeared to linger.
Harry and Meghan are named 'Humanitarians of the Year' after arriving hand-in-hand at glitzy award ceremony - hours after King Charles and Prince William put on united front
09/10/25 11:30
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who beamed as they walked hand-in-hand, were honoured at the Project Health Minds mental health gala at a flashy Spring Studios venue.
Victoria Beckham's eating disorder was an 'open secret' in her inner circle, as friend recalls how she'd eat nothing but steamed food while everyone around her had 'extravagant dinners'
09/10/25 09:15
A friend of the former Spice Girl has told the Daily Mail today that despite her attempts to hide her problems with food, it became an unspoken, open secret, in her inner circle.
Tech firm founded by Tony Blair's son Euan pressured BBC to pull HIGNFY episode after host Victoria Coren Mitchell wrongly linked him to Labour's ID card scheme
07/10/25 04:48
Ms Coren Mitchell had made a Labour cronyism claim about Sir Keir handing a mega-contract to Multiverse, an AI company run by Tony Blair's eldest son.
Rory and Erica McIlroy's English £9m mega-mansion: Golfer's American wife 'can't wait' to return to the UK with her husband still 'very angry and hurt' by Ryder Cup abuse
06/10/25 12:10
The £9million property on the exclusive Wentworth estate in Surrey was already one of the grandest piles in the area even before the McIlroys began developing it into their dream home.
Israel warns Labour must end 'toxic wave of antisemitism' in Britain after Manchester synagogue attack - as Rob Rinder says Britain needs to stand with Jewish people
02/10/25 01:56
Gideon Sa'ar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Israel, condemned the attack which took place outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester and claimed the lives of two Jewish people.
Synagogue stabbings was a terror attack: Counter-terror police arrest two in raid on house less than a mile from scene where terrorist 'wearing explosive vest' killed two worshippers
02/10/25 01:29
There is now a heavy police presence in White House Avenue, about 1,500ft from where this morning's carnage took place. It comes amid claims two people were arrested in the road.
Police shoot knife-wielding man in Manchester after Synagogue attack
02/10/25 10:50
Officers were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at 9.31am today on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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Pictured: Manchester synagogue terrorist with suspected suicide belt who killed at least two before being shot by police
02/10/25 09:26
Officers were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at 9.31am today on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Carol Vorderman reignites bitter feud with Michelle Mone as she issues a withering response to Baroness Bra's humiliating £122m court defeat
02/10/25 07:18
The pair used to be close friends but their relationship collapsed and turned into arguably Britain's bitterest celebrity feud.
Tragedy of the football manager 'Del Boy' who became an icon of the women's game: Ex-Liverpool boss Matt Beard, 47, 'took his own life' months after he was sacked by club where he won two league titles
30/09/25 12:48
Known for not sitting at his desk at Liverpool FC without saying good morning to everybody in the building, Matt Beard's mantra was 'no one is above anyone'.
Report: William 'appeared to reprimand Andrew' at Duchess of Kent's funeral
29/09/25 02:36
The Prince of Wales covered his mouth and said something out of the corner of his mouth to the Duke of York who abruptly stopped grinning at his nephew outside Westminster Cathedral.
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Report: Sarah Ferguson could lose 'Freedom of the City' of York title
29/09/25 01:33
York City Council will consider the move before their next full council meeting takes place in November.
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Did William issue a 'secret scolding' to Andrew? Moment he 'appeared to reprimand uncle' at Duchess of Kent's funeral - before 'urging his dad to cut the Yorks loose'
29/09/25 12:03
The Prince of Wales covered his mouth and said something out of the corner of his mouth to the Duke of York who abruptly stopped grinning at his nephew outside Westminster Cathedral.
Sarah Ferguson could lose her 'Freedom of the City' of York title following Epstein email scandal - three years after Andrew was also stripped of the honour
29/09/25 10:07
York City Council will consider the move before their next full council meeting takes place in November.
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McIlroy fires back at US fans after wife Erica hit by thrown drink
29/09/25 07:00
OLIVER HOLT IN NEW YORK: McIlroy was targeted relentlessly by US fans during the three days at Bethpage Black and his wife, Erica, was hit by a can of beer.
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Why I believe police failed Nicola Bulley's family: Diving expert who searched for missing mother reveals unseen sonar evidence suggesting she should have been found sooner
29/09/25 12:21
Mr Faulding has released exclusive sonar footage of the moment he believes he discovered the missing mother-of-two just six minutes into searching the River Wyre on February 7, 2023.
Emotional Rory McIlroy fires back at USA Ryder Cup fans after wife Erica was hit by a drink
29/09/25 12:03
OLIVER HOLT IN NEW YORK: McIlroy was targeted relentlessly by US fans during the three days at Bethpage Black and his wife, Erica, was hit by a can of beer.
Netanyahu says Starmer backs 'terror state' by recognising Palestine
26/09/25 03:15
The Israeli Prime Minister was defiant as he addressed the United Nations this afternoon and said that his country 'must finish the job' against Hamas in Gaza.
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Netanyahu accuses Keir Starmer and western leaders of trying to 'shove a terror state down our throats' by recognising Palestine
26/09/25 02:10
The Israeli Prime Minister was defiant as he addressed the United Nations this afternoon and said that his country 'must finish the job' against Hamas in Gaza.
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Pastor tells followers to 'pray for me' from his hospital bed after falling over when thieves stole his iPhone as he delivered sermon on Facebook Live
26/09/25 01:02
Isaac Anderson fell badly while giving chase and has declared that 'thieves, burglars and robbers are everywhere' in Sadiq Khan's London.
What Donald Trump and Melania's finger waving exchange was really about, according to lip reader
26/09/25 10:48
The President and his First Lady were filmed having an animated exchange through the windows of Marine One as it landed on the South Lawn on Wednesday night.
Report: Prince Harry would 'love' to spend more time in the UK
26/09/25 08:32
Tongues in royal circles are already wagging about where Harry, Archie and Lilibet might stay if the reconciliation continues - and whether Meghan Markle would consider joining them.
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Starmer calls compulsory digital ID cards an 'enormous opportunity'
26/09/25 07:00
Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the claim this morning after announcing the ID would become mandatory for right to work checks by the end of this Parliament.
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Starmer faces revolt by Labour MPs as he takes huge gamble on compulsory digital ID cards saying people cannot be 'squeamish' about tough rules
26/09/25 05:21
Keir Starmer confirmed the plans at a 'global progress' summit in London insisting it is an 'enormous opportunity' to get on top of illegal immigration.
Prince Harry would 'love' to spend more time in UK: Duke wants to visit every few months, insiders reveal - but questions remain over where he'll stay, and how he'll avoid Wills and Kate
25/09/25 11:59
Tongues in royal circles are already wagging about where Harry, Archie and Lilibet might stay if the reconciliation continues - and whether Meghan Markle would consider joining them.
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Why Jessica Mulroney fears speaking about her fallout with 'powerful' Meghan: She blames Duchess for her 'toxic' public profile...and may be 'biding her time' amid rumours of a tell-all book
24/09/25 12:02
Ms Mulroney has reportedly been offered an advance of more than $1million to publish an account of their relationship.
Report: Epstein 'threatened to destroy' Fergie before apology email
23/09/25 05:55
The Duchess of York's spokesman sensationally claimed that a 'chilling' call from the sex offender financier is why she was fawning over him in leaked correspondence from 2011.
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Sarah Ferguson sent Jeffrey Epstein fawning apology email 'after he threatened to destroy her' in 'Hannibal Lector-like' phone call
23/09/25 12:51
The Duchess of York's spokesman sensationally claimed that a 'chilling' call from the sex offender financier is why she was fawning over him in leaked correspondence from 2011.
Report: Prince William urges his father to disown Fergie and Andrew
23/09/25 10:45
The monarch is facing huge pressure to expunge Sarah Ferguson over grovelling messages she sent to her 'supreme friend' Jeffrey Epstein .
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William is urging his father to disown Fergie and Andrew over Epstein scandal... but King fears they could go rogue and values their loyalty
23/09/25 09:25
The monarch is facing huge pressure to expunge Sarah Ferguson over grovelling messages she sent to her 'supreme friend' Jeffrey Epstein .
Report: King Charles 'getting tired of William and longs to re-embrace Harry'
22/09/25 01:17
Highly-respected author Tina Brown, who was friends with the late Princess Diana , said Charles 'wants to re-embrace Harry' but only if 'he can keep his mouth shut'.
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Prince Harry rules out sending son Archie to Eton
22/09/25 11:46
The Duke of Sussex is said to want his children to be educated in the UK, telling his friend Joss Stone about the importance of 'community' for his son and daughter.
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Ex-Vogue editor Edward Enninful hints he won't work with Meghan Markle again as he fails to dismiss rumours the 'inseparable' pair fell out after she guest-edited magazine
22/09/25 11:30
The ex-Vogue editor once described the former Suits actress as a 'bi-racial powerhouse' and an 'ultimate force for change'.
Prince Harry rules out sending son Archie to Eton after his difficult school years there - but is still 'considering sending children to school in the UK'
22/09/25 09:02
The Duke of Sussex is said to want his children to be educated in the UK, telling his friend Joss Stone about the importance of 'community' for his son and daughter.
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King Charles 'is getting tired of self-righteous Prince William' amid Royal Family feud as he 'longs to re-embrace Harry', royal biographer claims
22/09/25 08:28
Highly-respected author Tina Brown, who was friends with the late Princess Diana , said Charles 'wants to re-embrace Harry' but only if 'he can keep his mouth shut'.
So is Meghan Markle's former best pal about to tell all? Jessica Mulroney has an axe to grind and 'knows where the bodies are buried', friends warn amid claims she's penning memoir
21/09/25 11:59
Jessica Mulroney has been cut adrift by her former best friend - and was effectively cancelled - after giving her views on Black Lives Matter.
How captivating Kate was Palace's real Trump card in its bid to woo The Donald: US President 'spent all night talking to the Princess' who dazzled him with her 'radiance and beauty'
18/09/25 08:37
The Princess of Wales is fast becoming as influential as the King and her husband after she 'dazzled' the President and melted his 'icy-cool' First Lady on their first day of their state visit to Britain.
Ricky Hatton's secret battles before his tragic death: Former champ, 46, was grieving friend who'd killed himself and was 'injured' days before he was due to sign Dubai comeback deal
16/09/25 08:35
Six days before he died, Ricky had attended the funeral of his friend David Leigh, who passed away suddenly in August after taking his own life.
Prince Harry says he feels 'a lot of support from British public'
15/09/25 02:55
The Duke of Sussex has insisted that honesty is a rule he 'always' lives by because 'who would be stupid enough to lie?'
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Prince Harry insists 'the British public are on my side' as he reveals Meghan told him: 'Just stick to the truth'
15/09/25 01:56
The Duke of Sussex has insisted that honesty is a rule he 'always' lives by because 'who would be stupid enough to lie?'

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