Prince Philip, 99, spends his second night under observation at London’s King Edward VII hospital

The ‘sprightly’ Duke of Edinburgh was seen in ‘very good humour’ before his admission to hospital, according to royal sources, as it was confirmed he spent a second night under observation from doctors. Prince Philip, 99, was last night kept in at private King Edward VII’s Hospital in Marylebone for rest and observation after a ‘short … Read more

JOHN HUMPHRYS: So Meghan, what part of ‘royal duties’ didn’t you understand?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Kensington Palace, 2017 There’s an old saying that the apple never falls far from the tree. Not true in my case. My father was a working-class Tory and I was a typical young Leftie. We argued about everything. Except the Royal Family. One of my earliest memories of my childhood … Read more

Prince Charles and Camilla meet Matt Hancock at Birmingham hospital

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall appeared in good spirits as they met with staff at a Birmingham hospital during their first public engagement of the year. Prince Charles, 72, who along with the Duchess of Cornwall, 73, has had his first coronavirus jab, donned medical face coverings as they arrived at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital … Read more

Prince Philip, 99, admitted to hospital after feeling ‘unwell’

Duke of Edinburgh is admitted to London’s King Edward VII hospital after ‘feeling unwell’: Prince Philip, 99, is in ‘good spirits’ as he ‘walks unaided’ into hospital – but his condition is ‘not Covid related’ Prince Philip, 99, was last night taken to the King Edward VII Hospital in London  The Duke is expected to … Read more

RICHARD KAY examines the tale of the Arabian princess imprisoned by her father in Dubai villa

Somewhere amid the shiny glass towers of Dubai where Instagram influencers flaunt their bodies and their riches, stands a villa on the beach. But this is no ordinary residence and its occupant is not one of the pleasure seekers who flock to the Arabian emirate for its luxury shopping, nightlife and sandy beaches. For this … Read more

Sophie Winkleman could provide blueprint for Harry and Meghan baby

After choosing to quit the royal family early last year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set for a very different experience as they become parents for the second time in sunny California rather than Windsor, with a backdrop of big-money deals with Netflix and Spotify, rather than staid royal duties.  But while their new … Read more

How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pregnancy announcements differed

A hastily-prepared 18-word statement from Buckingham Palace reacting to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle saying they were expecting a second child was in stark contrast to their first pregnancy statement three years ago. The first announcement in October 2018 featured a 95-word statement from Kensington Palace on behalf of the couple, the Queen, Prince Philip, … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: What rich irony that the Sussexes’ pleas for privacy will see them tell all on TV

They could hardly have scripted it more carefully. No sooner do the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are expecting a second child than it emerges that the two of them will give a long interview to their friend, U.S. TV host Oprah Winfrey, to be broadcast on March 7. One can only imagine … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to do TV interview with Oprah Winfrey

First, let me offer my sincere congratulations to Meghan and Harry on the news that they’re going to have another baby. Any pregnancy is a wonderful blessing, though as Jerry Seinfeld once cautioned: ‘Make no mistake about why babies are here – they are here to replace us.’ It’s an especially joyful moment for a … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to do primetime TV interview with Oprah

So much for privacy! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set to tell all to Oprah in ‘wide-ranging’ and ‘intimate’ primetime TV interview that will cover ‘everything’ from their royal exit to marriage and pregnancy CBS revealed on Monday morning that it will air the 90-minute special ‘Oprah with Meghan and Harry’ on March 7 A … Read more