It has been described as ‘his latest biographical hit job’, but it is already an Amazon bestseller Meghan and Harry attending an event in London in 2020 before their move across the Atlantic. Photo: Samir Hussein Tom Bower seems quite chuffed with his royal seal of disapproval. “Deranged conspiracy and melodrama” — Meghan and Harry’s … Read more
A Palace insider has spoken for the first time since King Charles and other members of the Royal Family, including the Princess of Wales, were heckled during a public event over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor this week. The King led the royals and the nation in celebrating Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday, in what was … Read more
Pregnant with her second baby, broadcaster Laura Whitmore is speaking up for all children at this year’s Rock Against Homelessness concert Laura Whitmore is MC for the Sunday Independent Rock Against Homelessness gig at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on March 17 in aid of Focus Ireland. Photo: Alexandra Cameron ‘The world is f**ked,” Laura … Read more
The royal family in the post-Queen Elizabeth II era is struggling, and it’s going to take a major pivot for the palace to win fans back. Gen Z is already calling out Prince William’s “unearned privilege” in the press, and a reporter at the BAFTAs red carpet asked the Prince and Princess of Wales, “Is … Read more
The turmoil in Britain’s establishment over the release of the files of US child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has deepened after former UK cabinet member Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Labour Party peer Mandelson (72), a former Northern Ireland secretary, was led from his London home on Monday afternoon … Read more
Writer speaks of her relief following a new health scare Writer Cathy Kelly photographed for the ‘Sunday Independent’ at the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin. Photo: Frank McGrath With her 60th birthday on the horizon, Cathy Kelly knows only too well that life can change in an instant. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in July … Read more
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British prime minister Keir Starmer is considering introducing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession to the British throne following police investigations into the former prince on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The move, confirmed by government officials on Friday, would strip king Charles’s brother of his last official roles after … Read more
Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man stares ahead of him as the car leaves Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England. The photograph, taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble, went viral when it was published late on Thursday. It shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince, after he was … Read more
Detectives who have arrested former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are examining his conduct as trade envoy for the UK after the disclosure of emails from the late disgraced banker Jeffrey Epstein. What is the arrest over? The former duke of York was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He remained in custody as … Read more