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Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Royal Beat” promises to be an insightful look into the latest happenings in the royal family. Set to air on ITV, this edition features a lineup of knowledgeable guests who bring their expertise to the discussion.

Kate will host the episode, welcoming ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship to share his insights. His experience in covering royal events will add depth to the conversation. Alongside him, Vanity Fair’s Royal Correspondent Katie Nicholl will provide her unique perspective on royal affairs. Her work has often shed light on the personal lives of the royals, making her contributions valuable.

Additionally, royal commentator Afua Hagan will join the discussion. Known for her engaging analysis, she will help unpack the latest news and events surrounding the monarchy. Together, these guests will explore topics that matter to royal watchers,...

On Sunday 19 January 2025, ITV broadcasts The Royal Beat!

Season 1 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Royal Beat” promises to be an engaging look into the latest happenings within the British monarchy. Hosted by Kate Thornton, this edition will dive deep into royal matters, offering insights and expert opinions on recent news.

Joining Kate are three knowledgeable guests. Chris Ship, the Royal Editor for ITV News, will bring his expertise and perspective on current royal events. Russell Myers, the Royal Editor for The Mirror, is set to share his thoughts and analysis, providing a well-rounded view of the monarchy’s latest developments. Additionally, Sarah Hewson, a Royal Contributor for The Washington Post, will offer her unique insights, adding an international perspective to the discussion.

Viewers can expect a lively conversation filled with facts and opinions about the royal family. The episode aims to unravel the complexities of royal life...

Exclusive: BBC News has scrapped plans to hire the first royal editor in its history after a messy recruitment process in which the UK broadcaster missed out on its preferred candidate.

Deadline revealed in August that the search had been thrown into doubt after Roya Nikkhah, The Sunday Times royal editor and CBS News contributor, decided to stay put at the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper.

Richard Burgess, director of news content at BBC News, announced that the recruitment process had been abandoned in an email to staff this week. The email detailed structural newsroom changes as part of plans to close 130 journalism roles.

Burgess said: “Like many other media organisations, we need to adapt to new audience challenges, and we continue to operate against a very difficult financial picture across the BBC. This means our newsroom must continue to evolve.”

BBC News’ search became a months-long saga after the corporation initially passed over two internal candidates.

Exclusive: BBC News’ search for its first royal editor has been thrown into uncertainty after the British broadcaster missed out on its top candidate.

Sources told Deadline that Roya Nikkhah, The Sunday Times royal editor and CBS News contributor, was BBC News’ preferred pick, but she has decided to stay put at the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper.

Nikkhah was highly regarded by the BBC having featured in prestige coverage, including commentating on Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee alongside David Dimbleby. Nikkhah declined to comment.

Two people familiar with the process argued that it had become a “debacle” after the BBC turned away other candidates before Nikkhah elected to stick with The Sunday Times.

Interviews for the role took place in June, with other candidates thought to include ITV News’ royal editor Chris Ship and Rhiannon Mills, Sky News’ royal correspondent.

Nikkhah’s decision has raised questions about BBC News’ appetite...

British royal family news reveals that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fled the royal family in 2020 in order to make a fast buck. How did that turn out? If you consider giving away free jam to be a lucrative enterprise, then the Markles are batting a thousand.

In the end the couple’s selfish desire to be US millionaires has cost their kids some legitimacy. Here are the most glaring snubs to come Archie and Lilibet’s way after their wayward parents decided to make the royals the bad guys with atrocious rants against the hands that fed, clothed, and protected them.

The Royals Ignored Prince Archie’s Birthday

This year Prince Archie turned 5 and didn’t receive a public birthday tribute from the royal family. Royal expert Danielle Stacey told Hello! that “the palace doesn’t typically share messages on the likes of Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall...

According to a royal expert, Prince Harry will see his father when he returns to the UK this May for Invictus Games’ 10th anniversary. The last time they saw was in February, shortly after the news of the King’s cancer diagnosis was made public.

If he does see the King, it will mark the second time he’s seen his father face-to-face following his cancer diagnosis and treatments.

Prince Harry’s Relationship With Dad King Charles Labelled “Difficult”

On May 8, Harry will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral as part of the Invictus Games tour.

There, he is expected to give a keynote speech, but it’s unlikely other members of the Royal Family will be showing up to support him, especially brother Prince William who helped launch Invictus Games back in the day.

Harry’s slate of engagements in the UK somehow crashes with the King’s,...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry support the charity Invictus Games by attending events as often as possible.

The couple even combined an event in Canada for the Winter Games with their Valentine’s Day celebrations earlier this year. They were able to enjoy a pleasant time without the kids.

Now, during the game’s crucial tenth anniversary, there is a ceremony in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2024, and they are both invited to attend, but unfortunately, that will not happen.

It has been announced that Prince Harry will attend the ceremony without Meghan Markle, but she will join him in Nigeria later in the month. However, the reasons for this have not been stated publicly.

As reported by Newsweek, Meghan Markle last publicly visited the UK in September 2022 for the late Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, and it seems that she will not be returning anytime soon.

Chris Ship has confirmed...

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Were Criticised For Promoting Business Amidst Kate Middleton’s Health Diagnosis. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

A lot is happening in the Royal estate, across the ponds. After shocking revelations about King Charles and Prince Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, news has once again shifted to Meghan & Harry’s ouster from the Royal Family. According to new reports, amidst the new scrutiny surrounding the Duchess of Sussex for being an incentive, Royal Experts reveal that she, & the Duke have been on an informational black from the family. Here’s what happened!

Meghan Markle was called insensitive when she announced her new business ventures amid the sensitive health conditions of Kate Middleton and King Charles. Now, Royal experts are revealing that there is a reason why Prince Harry and Meghan don’t know anything.

There were reports that significant changes had been made to King Charles’s funeral program...

Exclusive: BBC News’ search for its first royal editor has been blown wide open after the British broadcaster passed over two leading internal candidates.

The BBC has advertised the royal editor post externally for the first time, just days after it was expected to be offered to either Mark Easton, BBC News’ home editor, or royal correspondent Daniela Relph.

The prestige on-air role is likely to attract interest from high-profile external candidates, with BBC sources already speculating that Roya Nikkhah, The Sunday Times royal editor and CBS News contributor, would be the candidate to beat, should she wish to apply.

There is anger, however, that Easton and Relph have been overlooked. “The whole thing stinks,” said an insider familiar with the process. A second person added: “Daniela and Mark are very very unhappy.”

Several sources said Easton, a vastly experienced BBC journalist, was asked to complete a written test as part of his application process,...

British royal family news reveals that Prince Harry and Prince William can’t keep avoiding each other for the rest of their natural born lives—can they?

Actually, they have done a great job so far, staying out of the same room for months on end.

But their forced restrictions could be coming to an end with two hugely important save the dates coming up. Read on to discover how William and Harold may be forced to bury the hatchet.

Royal News – William And Harry Finally Bury The Hatchet?

First, the estranged brothers could find themselves face to face at a VIP June wedding. On Friday, June 7 Hugh Grosvenor, The Duke of Westminster, will marry Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral in England.

It’s been reported that King Charles and Queen Camilla are invited, although it’s unclear if Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and William will be in attendance.

Exclusive: BBC News is close to crowning its first royal editor after narrowing the field of candidates down to a final two.

Deadline understands that the prestige on-air role is expected to be offered to either Mark Easton, BBC News’ home editor, or royal correspondent Daniela Relph.

The successful candidate will step into a newly-created role, but effectively replaces Nicholas Witchell, who retired as a BBC royal correspondent after 25 years.

Easton has little experience of covering the royal family, but has been home editor since 2004, overseeing major stories including the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Sources said Easton could bring a “more ballsy” approach to the BBC’s royal output, with the corporation sometimes seen as being cautious in its coverage of the royal family.

Relph has reported on the royals for more than a decade and appeared on the BBC’s News at Six bulletin on the day Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis.

Stephen Colbert is not proud of some jokes he made about Kate Middleton’s whereabouts before her cancer diagnosis was revealed.

On The Late Show Monday, the comedian spoke for two minutes about the Princess of Wales and how he does “not make light of somebody else’s tragedy” as he acknowledged that some of his jokes about Middleton “upset some people.” (He did not apologize.)

“I tell jokes about a lot of different things, mostly what everybody’s talking about,” Colbert started in his 2-minute speech. “And for the...

Stephen Colbert has acknowledged that his skit about Kate Middleton upset people in a downbeat monologue following the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis.

The Late Show host dedicated two minutes to Middleton on Monday’s episode, saying that jokes he made about Prince William having an affair did not go down well with some viewers.

“There’s a standard that I try to hold myself to, and that is I do not make light of somebody else’s tragedy,” Colbert said. “Far too many of us know that any cancer diagnosis of any kind is harrowing for the patient and for their family.”

He added: “Though I’m sure they don’t need it from me, I and everyone here at The Late Show, would like to extend our well wishes and heartfelt hope that her recovery is swift and thorough.”

Watch: A remorseful @StephenAtHome on his The Late Show...

Kate Middleton has blamed her poor photo editing skills for the family photo Snafu that led multiple agencies to drop an image of her and family yesterday, sending the UK press into meltdown.

Prince William and wife Middleton’s Kensington Palace X account just posted a message from Middleton saying: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.”

Four major news agencies — Associated Press, Getty Images, Reuters, and Afp — had pulled the photo from their libraries amid concerns it was manipulated by Kensington Palace.

The Prince and Princess of Wales released the photo on Sunday, wishing followers a happy Mother’s Day, and the image was purportedly taken by Prince William this year.

Royal commentators initially said the image would...

After the palace released a photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales (Aka Kate Middleton) and her children amid growing speculation about her whereabouts, there’s only more conspiracies brewing.

Kensington Palace offered no comment after at least three international pictures agencies refused to distribute the photo, with some claiming “the source [the palace] has manipulated the image,” via ITV News royal editor Chris Ship.

In fact, Associated Press (AP) issued a mandatory kill on the photo due to “an editorial issue,” saying it must be removed from online services.

Keep reading to find out more…

“Mandatory Kill-due To An Editorial Issue This Photo Number 000_34L82NW Britain-royals By Prince Of Wales Has Been Withdrawn From Afp Systems And May No Longer Be Used In Any Manner. Please Immediately Remove It From All Your Online Services, Stop Using,” the outlet declared.

The agency noted an “inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte‘s left hand,...

It was meant to be a wholesome image to celebrate Mother’s Day in the UK, but a photo of Kate Middleton and her children has ended in controversy for the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Four major news agencies — Associated Press, Getty Images, Reuters, and Afp — have pulled the photo from their libraries amid concerns it was manipulated by Kensington Palace.

AP issued a “kill notification” for clients, telling those who use its service that on “closer inspection it appears that the source has manipulated the image.” Reuters said it was deleting the picture after a post-publication review.

In pictures: Kate, the Princess of Wales, through the years. We are deleting a post containing an image of the Princess of Wales following a post-publication review https://t.co/KNsVFdQVmG pic.twitter.com/gpX98ThhH6

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 10, 2024

As of Sunday evening UK time, Kensington Palace had not commented.

The...

King Charles is recovering after he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

On Friday (January 26), Buckingham Palace confirmed that the 75-year-old King of England had checked into the London Clinic for his scheduled procedure.

“The King was this morning admitted to a London hospital for scheduled treatment,” the Palace shared in a statement, via People. “His Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week and is delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness.”

Several hours after the surgery, King Charles‘ wife Queen Camilla was seen leaving the hospital where she shared an update on how he’s doing.

Keep reading to find out more…

“He’s fine, thank you,” Queen Camilla, 76, told well-wishers outside of the hospital as she headed to her car, according to ITV’s Chris Ship.

King Charles is...

Exclusive: BBC News is gearing up to hire its first royal editor, with potential candidates emerging as the broadcaster looks to capitalize on soaring audience interest in the British monarchy.

BBC News has traditionally appointed royal correspondents, but the corporation has decided to elevate the role after Nicholas Witchell, a 25-year veteran of the beat, announced he will retire in 2024.

Insiders believe that it will be the first time in the corporation’s history it has installed a royal editor. Jean Seaton, the BBC’s official historian, was unaware of the broadcaster previously having the position.

Recruitment is expected to begin early next year, with the chosen candidate taking their place alongside household names including political editor Chris Mason and international editor Jeremy Bowen.

Speculation is already mounting over who may land the post, which will catapult a journalist into the heart of BBC coverage of key national moments including royal events and deaths.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are doing their bit to help after food and other items such as children’s toys were stolen from a foodbank run by a Welsh church over the weekend.

The Prince and Princess of Wales — who visited St Thomas Church in Swansea in September last year — made sure to reach out and offer to replace food that was stolen.

Reverend Steven Bunting told ITV News’ Rhys Williams: “We opened up on Monday to move our food into our church where we give the food away and all the bags have been taken.

“All the existing food supplies have gone and those other items as well — a bike and some children’s toys from our baby charity.”

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He added, “The Prince and Princess of Wales contacted us earlier to offer their love and support.

U.K. media regulator Ofcom has confirmed it will not investigate comments made by “Bridgerton’s” Adjoa Andoh during the coronation of King Charles III last month.

Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury in the Netflix hit and its spin-off “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” described the Royal Family’s appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony “as terribly white.”

“We have gone from the rich diversity of the Abbey to a terribly white balcony,” she said, referring to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which included a performance from a gospel choir as well as representatives from all of Britain’s major faiths. After the ceremony, the royals made their customary appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to wave to the thousands of well-wishers below.

Andoh was among a number of commentators who were interviewed by anchors Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham during ITV’s broadcast of the coronation on May 6. Her comments attracted 8,371 complaints to Ofcom,...

The King’s grandchildren, Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte, played a leading role on Saturday when they attended the Coronation at Westminster Abbey in the heart of London.

Prince Louis, still only five, was spotted failing to stifle a yawn during the Coronation of his grandfather, King Charles III.

Prince Louis: Meme King. #Yawn#Coronation pic.twitter.com/axhPtWWeIP

— Matthew Rimmer (@MatthewRimmer) May 6, 2023

While their father William performed an official role, kneeling in allegiance to his father the new King, the three children watched the proceedings from within the Abbey. Later, Prince George assisted in carrying his grandfather’s train out of the Abbey.

With all three children aged under 10 years old, courtiers had previously explained they would attend, but retreat for a short while during the service.

Over the years, King Charles III has learned to ignore any hecklers during his royal engagements.

On Thursday, the King headed to Milton Keynes, U.K. to celebrate its new status as a city.

However, among the well-wishers at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone were a handful of protesters holding yellow signs that read “Not My King.”

The Daily Express‘ Royal Correspondent, Richard Palmer, tweeted some pics and videos from the day, confirming there were about 20 protesters there, reportedly from the anti-monarchy group Republic.

Around 20 protesters

— Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) February 16, 2023

Milton Keynes was one of eight places across the United Kingdom to become a city as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.

Read More: King Charles’ Coronation To Be Captured By His Wedding Photographer

Bangor, Colchester, Doncaster, Douglas, Dunfermline, Stanley and Wrexham also received city status.

During the engagement, His Majesty met an array of community groups representing charitable,...

Susanna Reid laughed as she tried to “clean up” an Nsfw interview on Good Morning Britain.

Reid was joined by co-host Ben Shephard on Thursday morning’s (8 December) episode of Gmb on ITV.

The pair were speaking with Italian celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo who was promoting his new cooking show Gino’s Cooking Up Love.

Conversation, however, took a turn when D’Acampo recalled that he once met a “blonde girl with huge… personality”.

The interview featured other sexual innuendos and references as the chef went on to say: “All I was thinking is, ‘Am I going to get laid?’”

“Are we allowed to say that?” asked D’Acampo, leaving Madeley and Reid fumbling for words.

Reid laughed as she said that she was trying to “clean up” the interview.

Gino’s Cooking Up Love sees six singletons arrive in Sardinia where they try to find love through learning to...

Piers Morgan has made it clear over the years that he isn’t a fan of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, so he obviously wasn’t thrilled when they used an old sound bite of him in the trailer for their new documentary.

The clip, which was recorded before Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May 2018, saw Morgan state the former “Suits” actress was “becoming a royal rock star.”

Read More: Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Drop Second Teaser For Tell-All Netflix Documentary, Confirm Release Date

Morgan shared the teaser on Twitter, alongside the caption: “Breaking: Princess Pinocchio & Prince Hypocrite use my voice to flog their ghastly new series. I’m traumatized by this exploitation.”

Breaking: Princess Pinocchio & Prince Hypocrite use my voice to flog their ghastly new series. I’m traumatised by this exploitation. https://t.co/D3QdXPXC6z

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 5, 2022

Not ending the tweets there,...

King Charles III reportedly had to deal with another egging incident on Tuesday.

According to the BBC, Bedfordshire Police said a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of common assault after he was said to have launched an egg at the royal.

The incident occurred during a walkabout in Luton, U.K. outside the town hall.

As per usual, the monarch was said to have kept his cool and was reportedly steered away from crowds by his security team before continuing to meet fans.

Read More: King Charles And Camilla To Join Kate Middleton And Prince William At Second Royal Christmas Carol Service

During his Luton visit, the King also met with community leaders, including from the Ghana Society, the Royal British Legion and the Luton Town football academy, the BBC stated.

He officially opened the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple, as well as boarding the Dart (Direct Air-Rail...

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla Parker-Bowles were almost hit when a protester threw eggs at them during an official royal visit to York.

The royal couple was on a walkabout through Micklegate Bar when a protester yelled out “this country was built on the blood of slaves,” and began throwing several eggs. The protestor, a 23-year-old student at the University of York, was arrested on the scene and remains in custody.

Video footage of the incident shows the eggs whizzing by the King’s face and shoulder as he maintains his composure. The footage shows the eggs broken on the ground near his feet. It appears that both King Charles and Camilla remained unperturbed by the disruption.

Watch: Here is the moment eggs were thrown at King Charles by a protestor in York as he and the Queen Consort arrived in the city this morning.

@itvnews pic.twitter.

King Charles III didn’t exactly receive a warm welcome on Wednesday when he and Queen Consort Camilla arrived in York, England, for an official visit.

The 73-year-old British monarch was greeting crowds at Micklegate Bar, a royal entrance to the city, when a lone protestor attempted to throw eggs at him, narrowly missing.

The moment was caught on camera and Charles is seen barely acknowledging the eggs, which landed on the ground next to him.

A man was detained by police following the incident, and in the video, crowds are heard booing the protestor.

Watch: Here is the moment eggs were thrown at King Charles by a protestor in York as he and the Queen Consort arrived in the city this morning.

@itvnews pic.twitter.com/b82XQlQPZf

— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) November 9, 2022

Police detain a protester after he appeared to throw eggs at King Charles III and the Queen...

The title, release date and cover for Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir have been revealed.

Harry is set to release Spare on January 10, 2023, Penguin Random House confirmed Thursday, and it will be published in 16 languages.

The release will cover his royal life, including the death of his mother, Princess Diana, and having to attend her funeral and walk behind her coffin at age just 12, among multiple other things.

The title is thought to be a reference to the nickname often given to Harry with him being second in line to the throne after his older brother, Prince William.

Prince Harry’s new memoir “Spare” is to be released Jan. 10, 2023. (Random House Group via AP/Cp Images)

Read More: Buckingham Palace Braces For Prince Harry’s Memoir As January Release Date Revealed

A description of the book reads, “It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys,...

Huw Edwards is in need of a long holiday following Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, according to BBC News viewers.

The news presenter and journalist has fronted the BBC’s coverage since the monarch’s death on Thursday 8 September, during which he was widely praised for his “masterclass” in broadcasting.

Edwards is once again presenting on BBC News on Monday (19 September) morning, ahead of the Queen’s funeral after her coffin’s four-day lying-in-state at Westminster Hall.

On social media, viewers praised Edwards for his “class, compassion and professionalism” throughout the coverage, while joking that the presenter was in need of some much-earned time off after the funeral was over.

“Huw Edwards deserves an extra long holiday after all of this. He must be absolutely shattered,” one tweet read, while another commenter joked: “Crazy to think that Huw Edwards has been awake for almost two weeks straight now.”

Journalist Scott Bryan...

King Charles III and son Prince William made a surprise visit to greet the crowds of mourners waiting outside London’s Westminster Abbey to view the body of the Queen, where queue times have been in excess of 14 hours.

The Daily Mail reports that Charles and William made a surprise walkabout outside Westminster Abbey on Sunday, where Queen Elizabeth II is laying in state in preparation for her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19.

Read More: King Charles Expresses Love For His Family, Pays Emotional Tribute To His ‘Darling Mama’ As He Addresses Nation As Monarch For First Time

After offering their thanks to the emergency services staff who’ve been overseeing the massive crowds, the royals greeted some of the thousands waiting in line along London’s South Bank.

Photo by Neil Hall/Epa-Efe/Shutterstock

Charles and William were greeted with cheering and applause, along with shouts of “hip hip...

David Beckham joined thousands of well-wishers queuing to say a final farewell to the Queen on Friday.

The soccer star told reporters and fans that he’d been in the line since around 2 a.m., and he was still there 12 hours later.

Like everyone else, Beckham waited hours and hours to pay his respects. He wore a dark flat cap, suit and tie for the occasion.

He looked emotional as he made his way to the Queen’s coffin at Westminster Hall.

Beckham told ITV that his grandparents would have been there in that line if they were alive today, so he was doing it on their behalf and that of his family.

Read More: Prince Harry Granted Permission To Wear Military Uniform During The Queen’s Final Vigil, Prince Andrew Remains Excluded

David Beckham just told @itvnews at 2pm that he joined the #QueueForTheQueen at 2am. pic.twitter.com...

The Queen is continuing to rest following doctors’ orders.

Her Majesty, 96, pulled out of a virtual Privy Council meeting on Wednesday after she had “a full day” on Tuesday, appointing the new U.K. prime minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle.

The Queen received Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle today.

Her Majesty asked her to form a new Administration. Ms. Truss accepted Her Majesty's offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. pic.twitter.com/klRwVvEOyc

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 6, 2022

Read More: The Queen’s Signature Has Been Featured On A Coin For The First Time

Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday: “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

“The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”

Prince Charles and Camilla and Prince William are heading to Balmoral,...

Princes Harry and William have responded to the explosive findings of an independent inquiry into the BBC’s infamous 1995 Panorama interview with their mother, Princess Diana.

The investigation was centred on British journalist Martin Bashir and his use of forged bank documents to secure access to the princess in the now-iconic sit-down, in which Diana claimed there were “three of us in the marriage.” Bashir, who was serving as the corporation’s Religion Editor up until last week, abruptly stepped down from the corporation on May 14, citing poor health.

The findings of the investigation, carried out by retired judge Lord Dyson, revealed on Thursday that the BBC “fell short of the high standards of integrity and transparency which are its hallmark” and that the internal investigation at the time, led by former BBC director general Tony Hall, was “woefully ineffective.”

Reacting to the findings, Prince Harry said: “Our mother was...

The death of a senior member of the royal family is always a huge event in British life, whatever your view on the monarchy. And nowhere is the significance of these moments perhaps better captured than on the BBC.

The public broadcaster has well-rehearsed procedures for reporting on royal deaths, and these protocols swung into action with the passing of Prince Philip. Just after midday on Friday, the BBC interrupted its usual output across TV and radio to bring audiences Buckingham Palace’s statement.

On BBC One, the UK’s most-watched television channel, an episode of daytime show Paramedics on Scene went dark. A black and white title card appeared on screen, with the words “News report.”

Presenter Martine Croxall then said: “We are interrupting our normal programs to bring you an important announcement. You’re watching BBC News from London. A short while ago, Buckingham Palace announced the death of His Royal Highness,...

In one week, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s nuclear CBS interview with Oprah Winfrey became a global television event that toppled incendiary presenter Piers Morgan from “Good Morning Britain” and now leaves a sizeable question mark over Sharon Osbourne’s future as a co-host at “The Talk.”

But it’s the war of words being played out across the Atlantic that has prompted extensive pearl-clutching from British royal watchers puzzled by U.S. outlets controlling the narrative about the British royal family.

In the latest jaw-dropping development, Gayle King, a co-host on “CBS This Morning” and Winfrey’s Bff, revealed on March 16 that Prince Harry has been in touch with his father, Prince Charles, and brother, Prince William.

“The word I was given was that those conversations were not productive,” King declared live on TV. “No one in the royal family has talked to Meghan yet.”

To see a...

ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall has revealed that she completely believes Meghan Markle’s statements about her mental health, which is at odds with ITV presenter Piers Morgan’s views on the matter.

Outspoken presenter Morgan, co-host of ITV’s breakfast program “Good Morning Britain,” suggested that he did not believe Markle’s statements during the Monday edition of the show. During the interview, with Oprah Winfrey, Markle said she had felt suicidal at times while being a part of the Royal Family and didn’t receive the support she needed from them despite asking for it. “I don’t believe a word she says,” Morgan said on the show on Monday. “I wouldn’t believe her if she read me a weather report.”

Morgan stormed off set on Tuesday, while “Good Morning Britain” was being broadcast live, after an altercation with weatherman Alex Beresford, who called Morgan’s behaviour “diabolical.

The U.K. woke up on Monday morning to news of the explosive Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired in the U.S. Sunday evening on CBS.

“I’m angry to the point of boiling over. I’m sickened by what I’ve just seen. This is a two-hour trash-a-thon of our monarchy and royal family,” said outspoken presenter Piers Morgan on ITV’s “Good Morning Britain.”

“They trash everybody,” Morgan added. “They basically make out everybody in the royal family is a white supremacist. I just don’t think that’s acceptable.”

During the interview, which hasn’t yet aired in the U.K., Markle revealed that she had felt suicidal, and that Harry had conveyed to her concerns by a family member about the skin color of their then unborn son Archie, while Harry said that he was hurt there was no support...

Prince William and Kate Middleton visited the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre on Tuesday along with Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. According to ITV News' royal editor Chris Ship, the senior royals took the train from London to Loughborough. Once they arrived, the four family members toured the facility and learned about the organization's efforts to help injured military personnel.  At one point, the Duke of Cambridge played a little wheelchair basketball. After he missed a few shots, his father pushed him forward and gave him an encouraging squeeze on the shoulders. Once he scored, he received a round of applause. Despite the chilly temperatures, the Duchess of...

Queen Elizabeth has summoned the Royal Households' staff to come up with a solution amid Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back as "senior" members of the royal family and split their time between the U.K. and North America, multiple outlets report. According to the BBC, citing its royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell, The Queen has been in contact with Prince Charles and Prince William. ITV News' royal editor Chris Ship also reported the teams are expected to work "at pace" with the Sussexes and governments to find "workable solutions" within days, not weeks. "The Queen has convened a meeting of all four royal households and 'tasked' them with...

When Prince Harry took legal action against a number of UK tabloids recently, he claimed that these publications were guilty of bullying his wife Meghan Markle, stating that they had "vilified her almost daily," staging "a ruthless campaign that has escalated over the past year." He compared Meghan's treatment to that of his mother, Princess Diana, confessing that, "my fear is history repeating itself."

Now it turns out that Meghan's British friends saw this coming, and warned her a long time ago to seriously consider any kind of relationship with Harry. Talking to ITV's Tom Bradby during the documentary Harry and Meghan: An African Journey, Meghan said, "When I first met my now husband, my friends were really happy because I was so happy, but my British friends said to me, 'I'm sure he's great, but you shouldn't do it because the British tabloids will destroy your life.'...

There were a lot of revelations in the ITV documentary Harry and Meghan: An African Journey, but one of the most surprising was Harry's frank comments about his sometimes strained relationship with his brother, Prince William. When questioned by Tom Bradby about his relationship with William, Harry laughed before confessing, "Part of this role and part of this job and this family being under the pressure that it's under, inevitably stuff happens."

However, he continued, "Look, we're brothers, we'll always be brothers. We're certainly on different paths at the moment but I will always be there for him as I know he'll always be there for me."

Video: Prince Harry on that “rift” with his brother, William: “Inevitably stuff happens” he said. “We are certainly on different paths at the moment but I’ll always be there for him”.

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- Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) October 20, 2019

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are a huge talking point right now, having shared some of their deepest emotions in a new ITV documentary about their recent tour of Southern Africa. In Harry and Meghan: An African Journey, we learned more about the pressures they face as one of the most famous royal couples in the world, but we also saw the happiness and pride they take in each other; their son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor; and their work for good causes. In fact, the documentary provided quite the insight into just how emotional the past year has been for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Those emotions became apparent in a series of candid interviews, which saw Harry and Meghan challenge the royal practice of keeping feelings behind palace doors. Both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke about the impact they feel from the constant...

Prince Harry was hungry. On Thursday, the 34-year-old royal joined wife Meghan Markle as she hosted her first Kensington Palace event, the launch of a cookbook containing recipes from several women affected by the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. ITV reporter Chris Ship later posted on Twitter a video showing Harry walking by while holding a samosa behind his back. Whatcha hiding there, Harry? The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were joined at the event by her mother, Doria Ragland, which marked her first royal event since Meghan and Harry's wedding in May. The duchess, who contributed a foreword to the cookbook, helped cooking and prepare food for the event,...

The Duchess of Sussex's acting background definitely came in handy on Thursday, Sept. 20 when Meghan Markle perfectly delivered her first public speech as a royal at a party celebrating the publication of her new charity cookbook, Together: Our Community Cookbook. At the special event, Meghan — accompanied by her beloved mom, Doria Ragland, and handsome hubby, Prince Harry — spoke to guests about creating the cookbook and decribed the project as a "labor of love." (Photo Credit: Getty Images) "Working on this project for the past nine months has been a tremendous labor of love. I just recently moved to London and I felt so immediately embraced by this kitchen — your warmth and kindness, and also to be able to be in this city and to see in this one small room how multicultural it was," Meghan said — without using notes! — in videos captured by ITV’s Chris Ship. "On a personal level,...

Prince William surprised students at a London school on Thursday to discuss cyberbullying, and he offered a candid admission.

“I worry for you girls,” he told students at Burlington Danes Academy during a midday assembly, where his appearance had been kept a secret. He urged the kids not to feel pressure to conform to the unrealistic beauty ideals that prevail on social media.

“Your speaker for this morning’s assembly is … err Prince William”. Duke of Cambridge & @professorgreen surprise pupils at @ArkBDA who are talking about cyber-bullying #StopSpeakSupport pic.twitter.com/NITrRpCGCE

— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) February 8, 2018

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Prince William accuses his brother of being a food thief. "Stay out of my fridge" now you're engaged, he tells Harry #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/ik7JfFnLfW - Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) November 29, 2017 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement earlier this week, and not only is Kate Middleton "absolutely thrilled," but so is Prince William. On Wednesday, the royal kicked off his two-day visit to Finland, and upon his arrival, William revealed the hilarious reason he can't wait for Harry to tie the knot. "We're very excited, delighted for them both. We're wishing them all the happiness in this very exciting time," William told reporters. "For me, personally, I hope it means he stays out of my fridge and will stop scrounging my food, which he's done for the last few years!" Seeing as Harry and Meghan have been doing a little cooking of their own lately, we have...

Ina Garten isn’t the only one grateful for Meghan Markle’s culinary skills. Prince William said he hopes his brother’s engagement to the former Suits star means he’ll finally stay out of his family’s kitchen!

On the first day of his two-day visit to Finland on Wednesday, William was asked by reporters about Prince Harry‘s engagement news.

“We’re very excited, delighted for them both. We’re wishing them all the happiness in this very exciting time,” he said, hilariously adding: “Personally, I hope it means he stays out of my fridge and will stop scrounging my food,...