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Royal news live: Unseen Meghan Markle picture sparks debate as King Charles enjoys ‘holistic’ Indian Spa break

Meghan Markle’s co-star on Suits, Patrick J Adams, has shared an unseen image of the Duchess of Sussex while promoting a podcast with another star of the legal drama

Salma Ouaguira
Wednesday 30 October 2024 12:19
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An unseen photograph of Meghan Markle has been shared by her former Suits co-star Patrick J Adams, triggering a debate on social media on whether she’ll join a mini reunion of the show’s actors.

Adams and Markle played out an on-screen couple Mike Ross and Rachel Zane on the long-running legal drama series - and had a strong friendship away from the cameras with Adams invited to the Sussexes’ royal wedding in 2018.

Now, Adams has posted 10 behind-the-scenes images from the filming Suits, including a black and white image of Meghan, in a post on Instragram promoting a podcast episode.

The Sidebar podcast is co-hosted by Adams with Suits actress Sarah Rafferty, who played character Donna Paulsen.

The social media post immediately got fans asking Adams to also invite the Duchess of Sussex, who quit Suits ahead of marrying Prince Harry onto the show. One person commented: “Invite Meghan please!”.

The online debate comes as King Charles enjoyed an Indian spa break while on his way home from his tour of Australia and Samoa.

The King, who is receiving treatment in his battle with cancer, stayed at the SOUKYA resort in Bengaluru in India which describes itself as a “holistic health destination to restore your body’s natural balance of mind, body and spirit”.

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Meghan Markle could release ‘new memoir’ in next career move

Speculation is swirling around Meghan Markle’s potential next career move, with some royal experts suggesting she may release her own memoir.

Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield said she could make new revelations about her time in the Palace to “monetise her truth”.

He told Talk TV: “A part of me wonders if, similar to Jada Pinkett Smith, Meghan’s going to wait to reveal her truth until she finds a way to monetise it.

“Jada did that with her book, and Meghan has technically already done that with the Netflix series.”

Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 10:27
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‘Feels like he’s coming home’: William’s connection to homeless centre

The Passage, a homeless centre in central London where William volunteers, has said his visits “feel like he is coming home”.

The Prince of Wales has been supporting the centre since he was 11, when his mother, Princess Diana, took him there with Prince Harry in 1993.

The shelter’s director Mick Clarke said: “We see him as the real person. When he comes, he is very relaxed, very chilled.”

Mr Clarke said there is a familial bond between the Prince and the centre, adding: “People who have lived with homelessness are very good at instantly sussing whether someone is straightforward and authentic or not, and Prince William just seems very comfortable.

“You can see his shoulders drop as soon as he walks in. It feels like he is coming home.”

William has praised his late mother, Diana, for inspiring his commitment to addressing homelessness in a new two-part documentary series, which chronicles the first year of the Prince Homewards programme.

The documentary focuses on six locations significantly affected by homelessness, including Aberdeen, Bournemouth, Lambeth in London, Newport in Northern Ireland, and Sheffield.

Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 10:07
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Prince William inspired by Princess Diana to end homelessness as he shares unseen family footage of charity visit

Prince William has revealed how his mother Princess Diana inspired him to end homelessness as he shared unseen family footage of a charity visit.

A new ITV documentary shows William visiting the same homelessness charity where his mother first took him and Harry when he was 11.

William says: “I had never been to anything like that before and I was a bit anxious at what to expect. But Mother went about her usual part of making everyone feel relaxed, having a laugh and joking with everyone.

“I remember thinking if no one has a home everyone would be really sad but it was incredible how happy an environment it was. I remember having good conversations, playing chess and chatting. That’s when it dawned on me that there are other people out there who don’t have the same life as you do.

Prince William: We Can End Homelessness airs 30th and 31st October at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, STV and STV Player

Prince William inspired by Princess Diana in personal mission to end homelessness

Prince William has revealed how his mother Princess Diana inspired him to end homelessness as he shared unseen family footage of a charity visit. A new ITV documentary shows William visiting the same homelessness charity where his mother first took him and Harry when he was 11. William says: “I had never been to anything like that before and I was a bit anxious at what to expect. But Mother went about her usual part of making everyone feel relaxed, having a laugh and joking with everyone. “I remember thinking if no one has a home everyone would be really sad but it was incredible how happy an environment it was. I remember having good conversations, playing chess and chatting. That’s when it dawned on me that there are other people out there who don’t have the same life as you do. Prince William: We Can End Homelessness airs 30th and 31st October at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, STV and STV Player

Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 09:47
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VOICES: The royal family’s finances are a mystery: it’s time to open the books

The view of the monarchy in the UK remains overwhelmingly positive, writes Alan Rusbridger. But the public deserve full transparency on the family’s staggering wealth:

The royals’ finances are shrouded in mystery: they need to open the books

The view of the monarchy in the UK remains overwhelmingly positive, writes Alan Rusbridger. But the public deserve full transparency on the family’s staggering wealth

Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 09:28
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Inside King Charles’ restorative break at exclusive Indian resort

King Charles has taken a restorative break at the exclusive SOUKYA resort in Bangalore, India, after his extensive tour of Australia and Samoa.

The 75-year-old monarch, accompanied by Queen Camilla, spent three days at the renowned wellness centre, which is popular for its yoga, Ayurvedic treatments, and holistic approach to health.

According to reports, the King took this mini-break to recover from the 35-hour journey back from the Commonwealth tour.

Queen Camilla had previously visited the same resort at the start of their recent travels.

SOUKYA, run by Dr. Issac Mathai, who has been the King's holistic health consultant for many years, is known for its celebrity clientele, including Dame Emma Thompson and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The resort offers a quiet environment surrounded by lush gardens and organic farmland, where guests take part in daily yoga sessions, rejuvenating treatments, and healthy vegetarian meals.

During their stay, the royal couple enjoyed in a range of wellness activities, including morning yoga, meditation, and unique treatments such as 'shirodhara,' which involves oil being dripped onto the forehead for relaxation.

Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 09:08
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Sarah Ferguson claims Princess Kate and William’s wedding triggered ‘great regret'

Royal fans around the world celebrated the marriage of Prince William and Princess Kate during their lavish ceremony in April 2011.

However, a former member of the Royal Family who did not attend the ceremony, Sarah Ferguson, expressed “great regret” at the time.

In a resurfaced interview on the US TV show The Daily, the Duchess of York recalled her own wedding to Prince Andrew at Westminster Abbey on 23 July, 1986.

"I was that bride, and at 25 years old, I went down the aisle of Westminster Abbey," she said.

Fergie explained that William and Kate’s big day triggered “great soul searching on regret”.

She added: “If I, being me now, could go back to that young girl when I was 24, I would say to her, ‘You know what? I will stick with you. I will stay with you. I’m with you…. You don’t need to run around trying to get everyone to love you. I love you, i.e. yourself, myself’.”

The Duchess continued: “You’ve got me. Listen to me. I will guide you. Listen to your instincts Sarah and be aware of your behaviour and be aware of how lucky you are.

“You’ve got the world. You’ve got the best-looking prince. You’ve got the world at your feet. Don’t blow it.”

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Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 08:47
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King Charles and Queen Camilla in Bengaluru for private wellness retreat

Charles and Camilla have landed in India on a four-day private visit after their tour in Australia and Samoa.

The couple are on a retreat at Soukya Health and Wellness Centre in Bengaluru’s Whitefield seeking wellness treatments before they go back to their busy schedule.

This marks the King’s first visit as a monarch to India since his coronation in 2023.

Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 08:30
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Pictured: Prince Ann gives academic MBE for work with suicide prevention

Nicola Abraham, from Cardiff, founder of Jacob Abraham Foundation is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle
Nicola Abraham, from Cardiff, founder of Jacob Abraham Foundation is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle (Yui Mok/PA Wire)
Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 07:00
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Watch: Prince William recalls first visit to homeless shelter with mother Diana

Prince William recalls first visit to homeless shelter with mother Diana
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Pictured: Christopher Powell awarded Member of the Orde

Christopher Powell after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal
Christopher Powell after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal (Getty Images)
Salma Ouaguira30 October 2024 05:00

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