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From struggling behind the scenes to "rolling around in hysterics," we look at how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found Archie's first year. The youngster turns one today at home with his parents in Los Angeles and with a new post-royal life ahead of him. His first year saw seismic change for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they turned their backs on royal life for a new chapter in California. But it all began when they were living in Frogmore Cottage, in Windsor Castle, on May 6 last year at 5.26 a.m. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born weighing 7 lbs 3 oz, leaving his parents "over the moon," Prince Harry said. He told journalists gathered at Windsor Castle: "We're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful for all the love and support from everybody out there. It's been amazing." He added: "As every father and parent will ever say, you know, your baby is absolutely amazing, but this little thing is absolutely to-die-for, so I'm just over the moon." And he … [Read more...] about Baby Archie’s first birthday: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s journey from vulnerability to hysterics

Prince Andrew's fall from grace after his involvement in the Jeffery Epstein scandal has been widely publicised - but constant claims that he wants to be rehabilitated back into the royal fold continue to surface. The Queen's ongoing support for The Duke of York has also prompted many people to question why the monarch is still standing by her son's side, seemingly unphased by the troubles he has encountered. It is well-known that Andrew is considered to be Her Majesty's favourite child and still retains that title despite recent events. The reason for their closeness was unpicked when The Mirror's royal podcast, Pod Save the Queen , spoke to the famed biographer, Andrew Morton about his 25th book 'The Queen'. The show's host Zoe Forsey spoke to the author and asked about Her Majesty's unwavering support for her second son and why he thinks Andrew will never lose his mother's confidence. It is widely believed that Prince Andrew is The Queen's favourite child ( … [Read more...] about Queen is determined to keep Prince Andrew around because he is ‘intensely loyal’

Prince Andrew won't be "cast out" by the royals and will be made financially secure to stop him from writing a tell-all book, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke of York stepped down from royal duties in the wake of a sex scandal earlier this year and had his military titles and royal patronages stripped from him. He denied the allegations against him and later came to an out of court settlement with his accuser . The settlement is not an admission of guilt. He was forced to remain out of sight during the Garter Day procession earlier this month after a "family decision" was taken to limit his appearance to a behind-the-scenes lunch and investiture ceremony. Prince Andrew, who has stepped away from public life ( Image: Getty Images) The duke also missed out on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations due to Covid, although is reportedly a frequent visitor to see his mother at Windsor Castle. But despite not taking a part in public life, royal expert and … [Read more...] about Prince Andrew ‘won’t be cast out’ by royals in case he writes tell-all book, expert says

Live Updates T he Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday morning, the landmark case from 1973 that protected abortion rights across the country. The draft decision for Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was leaked in May . The opinion from Justice Samuel Alito struck down the Roe precedent. This decision has set forth several state "trigger laws" that put abortion bans in effect. President Joe Biden called on Congress to take action to codify Roe to protect a woman's right to chose. Republicans warn there will be violence from the left if Roe is overturned . Confidence in the Supreme Court has reached an all-time low , according to a recent Gallup poll. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates. 2 min ago 16:59 PM EDT Harris Calls Ruling a 'Health Care Crisis' Vice President Kamala Harris referred to the Supreme Court's Friday ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization as a "health … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Live Updates: Harris calls ruling a “health care crisis”

J.K. Rowling fell victim to a hoax played by a pair of Russian pranksters, who tricked the author into believing she was speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a Zoom call. The Harry Potter author was pranked by duo Vovan and Lexus—whose victims have included Vice President Kamala Harris , Bernie Sanders , Prince Harry , Billie Eilish , Elton John, and former President George W. Bush . In a video released on YouTube, Rowling sat down with a person she believed to be Zelensky, as the impersonators praised her work and made a number of increasingly awkward comments. They do not appear on camera in the recording of the call, but Rowling does. During one moment of the 12-minute video, the pranksters said that the lightning bolt on her famous character Harry Potter's forehead looked like the letter "Z"—a symbol used on Russian tanks amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. In light of the conflict, the pranksters asked Rowling if she would be able to … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling falls for Russian pranksters posing as Zelensky in Zoom call

Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine , a key Ukrainian city Severodonetsk was under ‘massive’ Russian bombardment recently. As per reports, despite fierce resistance from the outgunned Ukrainian military, the Moscow troops have been pummelling eastern Ukraine for weeks and are slowly advancing. With Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces tightening their grip on the strategically important city of Severodonetsk in the Donbas , its twin city of Lysychansk is now coming under heavier bombardment. As per news agency AFP , Moscow is seeking to seize a vast eastern swathe of the country after being pushed back from Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine following their February invasion. Meanwhile, amid the crisis, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday that Ukraine and Russia are a long way from ending the war through negotiations. He further added that Putin wrongly believed he could dictate the terms of peace. Kyiv Russians focus firepower to seize 2 … [Read more...] about Russia-Ukraine live updates | Russians focus firepower to seize 2 villages in east Ukraine

Something that defines the Royal Family is the number of castles, palaces and stately homes that are associated with it. Whether it's Buckingham Palace, Sandringham, Windsor Castle or Kensington Palace, the Royal Family has an impressive portfolio of homes around the country. And there is one stunning Scottish home that was bought for a shockingly low price. The castle has never been lived in full-time by The Queen and is today used as a summer home for The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. The story of its purchase is featured in Netflix ’s The Crown - which royals fans raved about. Princess Margaret called it ‘Mummy’s drafty castle’, and for good reason. The Queen Mother sitting with her dogs outside the Castle of Mey ( Image: Press Association) The Castle of Mey is situated in Caithness on the northern coast of Scotland. It is a four-and-a-half-hour journey from another of the Royal Family’s Scottish residences, Balmoral Castle in … [Read more...] about Castle the Queen used to own but never lived in that cost her less than £100

A sunny, sweltering summer afternoon in Delhi sees the gates of the Brazilian embassy open to visitors. Not for caipirinhas, but for a pop-up (the ambassador is a friend of craft) featuring, among home accessories and garments, a line of exquisite saris developed by textile maven and author Malvika Singh . The shopping experience is in collaboration with Yali , the retail wing of The Registry of Sarees project, headed by perfumer and textile lover Ahalya Matthan . And the stars are the handwoven cotton Venkatgiri saris that feature Kannada characters, stretching along the borders, telling the story of the Hindu god Vishnu. Malvika has just come off a mid-pandemic collaboration spree, the Sarees of Memory project, with weavers of 21 traditional saris — crafting designs and kickstarting bouts of reclamation that will ensure the weavers’ gainful involvement. “It’s not just about selling the sari, but about how individuals can become catalysts to revive existing skills and make … [Read more...] about Rights of the loom: Malvika Singh discusses her ‘Sarees of Memory’ project