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    The Princess of Wales sent a touching message to a leading Bollywood actress following her treatment for cancer.

    Manisha Koirala, who is in remission from stage four ovarian cancer, received a heartfelt letter from Kate congratulating her on her recovery and return to work.

    “I wanted to reach out to HRH The Princess of Wales to send my good wishes. I am deeply heartened to receive such a warm response from her,” she said.

    Kate, now cancer-free and slowly returning to her royal duties, has not revealed the specific type of cancer she faced, which needed major abdominal surgery.

    In a message earlier this year, she acknowledged the complexities and fears associated with the cancer journey.

    Meanwhile, Prince William publicly mentioned his brother, Prince Harry, for the first time in eight years.

    He shared a poignant childhood memory of their mother, Princess Diana, taking them to visit a homeless shelter, marking a rare moment of reflection on their relationship.

    “She took Harry and I both there. I must have been about 11, I think probably at the time, maybe 10,” he said.

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    Watch: Diddy’s former publicist reveals rapper was ‘obsessed’ with Prince Harry and Prince William

    Diddy's former publicist reveals rapper was 'obsessed' with Prince Harry and Prince William

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 17:30

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    Prince William breaks silence on Harry in touching tribute to their mother Diana

    Prince William has mentioned Prince Harry publicly for the first time in years, as he recalls a childhood memory in his upcoming documentary.

    The Prince of Wales recounted the time his mother, the late Princess Diana, took him and his brother to visit a homeless shelter more than 30 years ago.

    He said: “My mother took me to The Passage. She took Harry and I both there. I must have been about 11, I think probably at the time, maybe 10. I’d never been to anything like that before, and I was a bit anxious as to what to expect.”

    The mention of Harry is believed to be the first in six years. The last time William spoke about hus brother publicly is thought to be in 2018 when the pair were interviewed at Royal Foundation Forum.

    Previously unseen pictures have also released as part of the documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, showing William as a child on the visit.

    (AP)

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 17:00

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    King’s ‘hot equerry' Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson is engaged

    Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, known as King Charles’ equerry, is engaged to Olivia Lewis.

    Thompson gained attention on social media following King Charles’ accession in September 2022, particularly with a viral TikTok video.

    He was also featured during the coronation in May 2023, where a video of him assisting the King garnered significant views.

    The Times announced the engagement, saying: "The engagement is announced between Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Thompson of Morpeth, Northumberland, and Olivia Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Lewis OBE of Primrose Hill, London."

    Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, equerry to King Charles III,
    Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, equerry to King Charles III, (Getty Images)

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 16:44

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    Pictured: Former Tory MP Sir Philip Davies made Knight Commander

    Sir Philip Davies after being made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by the Princess Royal during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle
    Sir Philip Davies after being made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by the Princess Royal during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle (Getty Images)

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 16:40

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    Watch: Tom Parker Bowles full interview with Geordie Greig

    Watch: Tom Parker Bowles full interview with Geordie Greig

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 16:20

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    Beatrice and Eugenie supported Sarah Ferguson through cancer battle

    Sarah Ferguson has opened up about her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, playing a crucial role in her battle with cancer.

    Diagnosed with melanoma in early 2024, the Duchess of York revealed how her family has helped her navigate the difficult moments since her diagnosis.

    She told Hello: "My children, the joy of being a grandmother, writing my children's books, and working on my next novel have been my lifelines.

    "Writing is my escape. I write in longhand with a fountain pen in my study, and the stories just flow. I love to explore my imagination, inspired by nature."

    In January, Ferguson announced she had been diagnosed with a melanoma. A spokesperson explained that her dermatologist had removed several moles for analysis during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, with one being identified as cancerous.

    Recently, Princess Eugenie shared an emotional birthday tribute to her mother on her 65th birthday, posting a series of photos that captured their close bond.

    The images included moments with Eugenie's son, Ernest, as well as family photos featuring Beatrice, Eugenie, and Sarah together.

    Sarah Ferguson opens up on how daughters Eugenie and Beatrice supported her following breast cancer diagnosis.
    Sarah Ferguson opens up on how daughters Eugenie and Beatrice supported her following breast cancer diagnosis. (Getty)

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 16:00

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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 Ouaguira29 October 2024 15:40

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    ICYMI: New book reveals how high society and British intelligence smeared Wallis Simpson

    A new book investigates whether the scandalous stories surrounding Wallis Simpson’s time in China were the product of society gossip or an orchestrated effort by the British establishment to sabotage her relationship with the future Edward VIII.

    Dubbed the “China Dossier”, this collection of rumours accused Simpson of affairs, connections to gangsters, and risque behaviours, but author Paul French argues in Her Lotus Year that none of these claims had any factual basis with Simpson.

    Instead, they appear to have been drawn from unrelated incidents in 1920s China, and possibly amplified by figures in British intelligence.

    French’s research suggests that the tales were carefully constructed to tarnish Simpson’s reputation, showing the lengths to which the establishment may have gone to block a royal union with a controversial American divorcee.

    “They just wanted to scupper this relationship somehow,” French said.

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 15:20

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    Pictured: Princess Anne makes Sir David Davis Knight Commander

    Sir David Davis after being made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by the Princess Royal during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire
    Sir David Davis after being made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by the Princess Royal during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire (Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 15:00

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    Government to punish Russian agencies targeting Princess Kate

    The government will sanction Russian agencies linked to a disinformation campaign that targeted Princess Kate following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

    The disinformation network, known as the Doppelganger group, was formed of six Russian agencies and individuals accused of spreading false rumors about the Princess of Wales in March - shortly after she revealed her health condition.

    The Foreign Office described this network as a "vast malign online presence" designed to disrupt democratic processes and create confusion through the dissemination of fake news.

    Condemning the actions, foreign secretary David Lammy said: "Putin is so desperate to undermine European support for Ukraine that he is now resorting to clumsy, ineffective efforts to stoke unrest."

    The Doppelganger’s operation was first detected by security experts at Cardiff University, who identified the methods used to push false narratives online about the Princess.

    In response to the campaign, the Princess of Wales took a firm stance by publicly addressing her diagnosis, quelling the unfounded speculation that had spread across social media.

    (Independent TV)

    Salma Ouaguira29 October 2024 14:40

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