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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle almost called Archie a different name in tribute to Duke | Royal | News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle almost called Archie a different name in tribute to Duke | Royal | News

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Prince Archie almost had a completely different name, as his parents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, were initially split between two. Born at Portland Hospital in London at the early hour of 5.26am on May 6, 2019, he was eventually christened Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, aligning with the Royal Family’s traditional surname. Years after the birth, Meghan revealed to Invictus Games competitor Sherry McBain, 42, that they had considered both Archie and Harrison as potential first names. During a conversation at the event in The Hague in April 2022, Meghan expressed her fondness for the name Harrison, reports the Mirror. Sherry, from Southampton, said: “She was like ‘Harrison, that’s Archie’s middle name’, and Mandy was like ‘Yeah, I know’. They were just having a chat because Harry and Meghan couldn’t decide between Archie and Harrison for the first name.” Meghan engaged in conversation with Sherry, who serves as a nursing officer in the RAF, during a children’s book reading session at the Invictus Games. Sherry added: “My little boy Harrison was just over the moon that …

King Charles is making three major changes to his estate for an adorable reason | Royal | News

King Charles is making three major changes to his estate for an adorable reason | Royal | News

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King Charles has lovingly revamped his gardens for the delight of Prince William and Kate’s children, showcasing his deep affection for his grandchildren. The monarch, known for his green fingers, has made significant changes to his royal gardens, ensuring they are a perfect playground for Prince George and his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The King, a passionate environmentalist and the most ardent gardening enthusiast in the Royal family has made three substantial modifications to his gardens across his estates. His longstanding commitment to tree planting is well-known, and he has often spoken about his desire to conserve the natural world for future generations, including his grandchildren, reports the Mirror. In a nod to his environmental efforts, last year saw Charles actively participating in the Queen’s Green Canopy project during the Jubilee celebrations, where he personally planted trees at the Balmoral Cricket Pavilion. He fondly recalls planting saplings with a young Prince George at Highgrove, hoping to instill a lasting interest in horticulture as his grandson matures. During an interview with BBC Radio 4, …

Prince Harry had to apologise for an awkward reason as Meghan Markle gave birth to Archie | Royal | News

Prince Harry had to apologise for an awkward reason as Meghan Markle gave birth to Archie | Royal | News

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In a candid admission, Prince Harry has shared a humorous blunder from when Meghan Markle was in labour with their son Archie. The Duke of Sussex and Duchess of Sussex, celebrated the arrival of their firstborn, Archie, on 6 May 2019. Ahead of the birth, an anxious Harry sought to ease his nerves, inadvertently using up the laughing gas intended for Meghan. Recounting the tale in his tell-all book, ‘Spare’, Harry describes how Meghan was utilising a large purple exercise ball to help speed up the labour process, while he indulged in “several slow, penetrating hits” of the gas, reports the Mirror. In ‘Spare’, Harry writes: “Meg, bouncing on a giant purple ball, a proven way of giving Nature a push, laughed and rolled her eyes. I took several more hits and now I was bouncing too.” However, when it came time for Meghan to use the gas as her contractions intensified, they discovered an empty canister, leading to an awkward moment where Harry had to sheepishly apologise for depleting the supply. He shares: “When …

Kate’s ‘nightmare’ with William’s bad habit that drove her insane | Royal | News

Kate’s ‘nightmare’ with William’s bad habit that drove her insane | Royal | News

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Prince William might be the future King but his wife once revealed a “nightmare” habit that annoyed her. During a visit to an RAF base in Cyprus in 2018, where they inaugurated a new recreation facility, the Princess of Wales let slip about her husband’s annoying habit. As William jokingly warned the recruits to “Keep the pizza off the sofas”, Kate said: “You’re a nightmare with that.” It’s not the first time the Waleses have discussed their fondness for takeaways. In a 2017 interview with BBC Radio 1, Kate was asked if the Royal Family ever indulges in takeaway food and what her favourite dish is. She responded: “Absolutely, and curry, definitely. It doesn’t usually get ordered to the palace, we tend to go and pick it up,” before humorously adding, “not ourselves!” While Kate prefers her meals spicy, William confessed to footballer Peter Crouch on his podcast in 2020 that he favours milder dishes. He admitted he’s “not a vindaloo man put it that way” and prefers a chicken masala, reports the Daily Record. …

Prince Louis’ adorable request to Strictly stars during visit | Royal | News

Prince Louis’ adorable request to Strictly stars during visit | Royal | News

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Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed Prince Louis made an adorable request when visiting the show with his mum Kate Middleton and sister Princess Charlotte. The six-year-old enjoyed a spontaneous behind-the-scenes tour of Elstree studios in Hertfordshire last December that left them enchanted with the production’s inner workings. During their visit, the Royal family received a firsthand glimpse into the life on a television set. This included a moment of stepping into the judges’ shoes under Shirley’s own guidance. As a charming memento from their visit, each family member also got a gift. Speaking to The Sun, Shirley expressed her admiration for the Royal youngsters: “They are beautiful. When they visited we had these crowns on set, so I thought it would be a nice idea to give the little girl a crown and I got him a nice box of sweets.” However, showbiz being unpredictable as usual, the thoughtful presenting of gifts didn’t go quite as expected. Despite appreciating his box of sweets, Prince Louis was captivated by Princess Charlotte’s crown …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Nigeria visit a ‘must’ after UK snub | Royal | News

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Nigeria visit a ‘must’ after UK snub | Royal | News

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are preparing for a trip to Nigeria next month, following what appears to be a ‘snub’ of the UK by the Duchess of Sussex. She is unlikely to accompany Harry on his visit in May when he will mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the Sussexes will be heading to Nigeria in May. During their visit, they will meet with Service members and participate in a range of cultural activities. This visit comes as Nigeria, along with Colombia and Israel, makes its debut at the Invictus Games, competing against the 21 nations that took part in the athletic games in 2023. Meghan’s Nigerian ancestry, which she disclosed in her podcast series, Archetypes, could be a driving factor behind this trip. Despite not accompanying Harry on his UK visit to mark ten years of the Invictus Games, Meghan will join him on the African journey just two days later. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams suggests that the couple’s trip to Nigeria, a country …

Where will ‘homeless’ Prince Harry stay when he returns to UK | Royal | News

Where will ‘homeless’ Prince Harry stay when he returns to UK | Royal | News

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Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, but it remains unclear whether he will stay at a Royal residence. The Duke of Sussex, who stepped back from Royal duties with his wife Meghan Markle in 2020, will attend the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday 8 May. This marks his first visit to the UK since February when he flew over following the news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. Despite only being in the country for 25 hours, it was rumoured that he had a brief 30-minute meeting with the King, their first private conversation in 15 months. During his short stay, Harry chose to stay in a London hotel rather than one of the many lavish Royal properties. He did the same during his visit for the Well Child Awards in September, and it’s likely he’ll opt for a hotel again next month. While the exact hotel remains unknown, it’s speculated to be The Goring Hotel, where rooms …

Meghan Markle faces ‘struggle to the top’ of Hollywood and risks ‘treading on fingers’ | Royal | News

Meghan Markle faces ‘struggle to the top’ of Hollywood and risks ‘treading on fingers’ | Royal | News

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Meghan Markle would have to “struggle to the top” of Hollywood, possibly “treading on a few fingers” to conquer the screen. Former BBC royal reporter Michael Cole discussed the “cultural differences” between Hollywood and Britain. Cole says the way people address each other in the US is different to how we would expect to speak to people in the United Kingdom. He highlighted the American use of “get” as a key language difference. Speaking to GB News, Cole explained: “There’s none of the civility, none of the politeness, none of the things that we take for granted in this country or certainly used to. Speaking to GB News, Cole explained: “ “When you have to struggle to the top in Hollywood, you can bet your life you’ve had to tread on a few fingers on the way there.” Of the difference with UK and US culture, he added: “Do you know what I think it is? It’s a cultural difference in this country. “We tend to say, if we’re talking to the waiter or somebody …