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Prince William is seeking to ensure that Prince Andrew steps back completely from his role as a royal in the wake of his ongoing sex scandal, sources say. The Duke of York stepped down from royal duties after the Queen stripped him of his military titles and HRH status in the wake of a sex scandal in January. Andrew denied the allegations against him and he later came to an out of court settlement with his accuser . The settlement is not an admission of guilt. Now, it appears that Prince William is taking more of a leading role in ensuring Prince Andrew stays behind closed doors. Prince William during the Order of the Garter event at Windsor Castle ( Image: PA) One insider told the Daily Mail that William has "strong views" on the Duke of York and believes that "his insistence in trying to cling on to a public role is highly dangerous for the institution". Another source, a friend, added that William "would have cut [Andrew] loose a long time ago if it had … [Read more...] about Prince William wants shamed Andrew to ‘vanish from public view’, claims insider

To commemorate Father's Day, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared a new photograph of son Archie. The pair's official Instagram account shared the sepia-toned picture on Instagram Sunday morning. The snapshot, the first to depict the 1-month-old royal's face, shows the baby grasping his father's forefinger and staring into the camera lens. "Happy Father's Day! And wishing a very special first Father's Day to The Duke of Sussex," the caption read. Within six hours, the post on the official @SussexRoyal account racked up more than 1.5 million likes and thousands of adoring comments. Archie, whose full name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, was born on May 6 and weighed a healthy 7 lbs, 3 oz. Following the birth, Prince Harry issued glowing praise about his wife and said the pair were doing "incredibly well." "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined," he said. "How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension but … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share sweet new photo of baby Archie for Father’s Day

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

Both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are avid fans of tennis, with both sisters-in-law appearing at Britain's annual Wimbledon championships separately and together. Whether watching from the royal box of Wimbledon's famed center court or in the grandstand while Serena Williams fights for another world title, both Meghan and Kate have dressed in their royal best for the occasion. Here, Newsweek looks at some of the royal duchesses best Wimbledon wardrobe moments. Meghan Markle, July 4, 2016 Throughout her years in the public eye, Meghan has demonstrated a passion for tennis, appearing many times solo at the Wimbledon championship. In July 2016 when still working as an actress but reportedly in the early stages of her relationship with Prince Harry , Meghan attended the Wimbledon tournament wearing an elegant black wrap dress with statement aviator sunglasses. The future duchess was reportedly invited to the event by the fashion brand Ralph Lauren and Meghan was … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s best Wimbledon wardrobes

Prince Andrew’s sex accuser Virginia Giuffre is set to address the sentencing of Ghislaine Maxwell. The 38-year-old is one of six women listed by US Government prosecutors who have been informed they have the right to provide impact statements to the New York Court on Tuesday. Along with Ms Giuffre, “Jane, Annie, Kate, Carolyn and Melissa” have also been listed as women who are allowed to address Judge Alison Nathan before she passes sentence. In a filing today, US Attorney Damian Williams wrote to the courts arguing all six had a right to be heard. “The Government respectfully submits this letter in response to the Court’s Order dated June 21, 2022 directing the Government to confirm that victims have been notified of the rights described in the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA) in advance of the sentencing scheduled to take place on June 28, 2022,” it read. An undated handout photo taken at an undisclosed location shows (L- R) Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine … [Read more...] about Prince Andrew’s sex accuser to speak at Ghislaine Maxwell’s sentencing

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

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

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”

Parents are upset after elementary school students were read a children’s book featuring a gay relationship on a school morning show, according to a Youtube video. Marshall Elementary in Manassas, Virginia, had a reading of a children’s book titled “Prince & Knight,” which features a prince who falls in love with a knight while slaying a dragon together, on the June 10 morning announcements, the Youtube video showed. The students were also shown the illustrations, which included the prince laying on the lap of the knight. (RELATED: Montana Elementary School Librarian Reportedly Taught Third-Graders How To ‘Spread Radical Queer Joy’) Parents in the school district were “upset that their child and all 600 students at Marshall Elementary School were forced to watch and listen to a homosexual romance being read by the school librarian,” a Facebook post by Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega read. Vega voiced her disapproval in her post, calling for “parental and … [Read more...] about Parents ‘Upset’ After Virginia Librarian Caught Reading LBGTQ Love Story To Elementary School Kids