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Nanny rules

PRINCE William and Prince Harry's nanny banned them from having comfort blankets and wearing trainers, a royal author has claimed.

Shortly after Princess Diana had given birth to William, Prince Charles felt his wife "needed a nanny" and employed Barbara Barnes to help.

According to Robert Lacey's biography, Battle of Brothers, Nanny Barnes was strict with both Kensington Palace staff and the young princes.

He wrote: "Barnes was equally firm with the children, not allowing them comfort blankets and refusing them shoes until they had learned to walk properly.

"When they did get their first footwear, Nanny insisted on classic Start-Rites with button straps that were shaped to the boys' feet. Trainers were banned."

Where has Prince Andrew been lately?

Prince Andrew spent most of August and September hiding from US lawyers at Balmoral , with the Queen.

And it was reported yesterday that Prince William was "no fan" of Andrew, 61, who is facing a US sex abuse lawsuit.

The Sun on Sunday revealed Andrew's siblings Charles, Anne and Edward met nine months ago to agree there is no way back for him.

It is also claimed the Met Police have spoken to Andrew's accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre.

The duke denies her claims.

Megging a comeback?

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry have given away a big clue that they are preparing a big social media comeback, claims a royal expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stopped posting on their SussexRoyal account when they stepped down as senior royals in 2020.

However, if their recent royal tour to New York is anything to go by, the couple could be posting again for fans in the near future.

Royal commentator Roberta Fiorito said on the Royally Obsessed podcast: "I was reading so much about Meghan and Harry having a video camera and a photographer following them.

"We haven't seen any Archewell updates when they were in New York so we're going to see tonnes of footage from that.

"There's maybe a Netflix documentary in the works. There's speculation they are relaunching their social channels and this is all content for that."

'How to get ahead'

MEGHAN Markle preached about "avoiding drama", never settling and "wiggling around in a pencil skirt" in an unearthed interview about how to get ahead.

When she was starring in hit TV show Suits, Meghan, who played the character of Rachel Zane, revealed her top tips for being a "girl boss".

In 2015, before she met Prince Harry, Meghan spoke to InStyle, and said: "I think the biggest part of being a girl boss in the office, at home, or anywhere you go is just knowing your value.

"It's important to flex your intellectual prowess, even if you're wiggling around in a pencil skirt."

She also advised to dress for the "part you want, not the part you have."

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No return for big day

PRINCE Harry will not be returning to the UK for Remembrance Day, instead choosing to fly to New York to honour veterans, it's reported.

News the duke will stay in the US for the commemoration comes after it was confirmed he and Meghan also won't make it back for a postponed party celebrating Princess Diana.

Harry – who served in the Army for a decade , completing two tours of Afghanistan – will instead present the inaugural Intrepid Valor Awards in the Big Apple next month.

The ceremony will pay tribute to veterans and military families "living with the invisible wounds of war", the Telegraph reports.

Isolated Andrew

PRINCE Andrew has become "isolated" from the Royal Family and is the "only person in the world clinging" to the idea that he could return to public life, an expert has claimed.

It comes as Virginia Roberts is attempting to sue the royal in a New York court after alleging that she was forced to have sex with him three times when she was 17.

Royal editor Russel Myers has said he believes that the firm are "closing ranks" on the Duke of York, as they are afraid he will damage the family's reputation further.

Speaking on Lorraine, Mr Myers said: "I think he is the only person in the entire world at the moment who is clinging to the aspect that he could return."

He added: "It does seem they're closing ranks together on him and he's become quite isolated."

'Not interested in making things work'

Royal expert and author, Penny Junor said: "It is a great shame they are not coming.

"The longer they stay away the greater the rift and the more difficult it is to come back from.

"They don't come back and the rift continues.

"There is a lot of work to be done, it's a shame they can't come back. It shows they are not interested in making things work."

Elton John is 'no show' at Diana memorial

SIR Elton John has been forced to reject an invitation from the Palace to celebrate the life of his friend Princess Diana.

The I'm Still Standing singer is no longer able to attend next week's party focused around the statue of the late royal in Kensington Palace as he is recovering from hip replacement surgery.

The bash was initially set to take place earlier this year around the same time the sculpture was unveiled, though was postponed due to Covid.

Elton, 74, was invited by Prince William and royal aides to the exclusive event on October 19 for friends and family of Diana along with 100 other VIP guests.

However, despite multiple reports he will attend, The Sun can confirm that Elton sent his apologies – citing his recent hip operation as the reason for his no show.

Andrew grins after police drop sex claim probe against him without speaking to accuser

Prince Andrew grins while driving his Range Rover as cops dropped a sex claim probe against him without speaking to his accuser.

Scotland Yard is taking no further action into allegations lodged in a US lawsuit, including "rape in the first degree".

The Duke of York strongly refutes the claims made by alleged victim ­Virginia Roberts Giuffre.

And his friends last night brazenly said it was "no surprise" the Met had dropped its review into sex abuse allegations for a third time.

Cops contacted Andrew's £1,000-an-hour legal team after Met chief Dame Cressida Dick asked officers to review the case in August.

It is not known if they spoke to Andrew. But The Sun understands the Met did not quiz 38-year-old Ms Giuffre, now living in Australia.

Winner at Windsor

THE QUEEN has been inducted into Racing's Hall of Fame after her most successful year ever.

And next year's Epsom Derby will form part of her Jubilee celebrations as she marks 70 years on the throne.

Her Majesty, 95, has been honoured for her 'lifelong commitment' to the sport, securing her spot in Flat racing's most exclusive club.

The new honour comes on the back of her best year on the track, with more than £535,000 in earnings from her 33 wins on the Flat to date.

She is a regular at Royal Ascot and the Epsom Derby – with a trip with other members of the Royal Family already confirmed for next year.

Winner at Windsor

THE QUEEN has been inducted into Racing's Hall of Fame after her most successful year ever.

And next year's Epsom Derby will form part of her Jubilee celebrations as she marks 70 years on the throne.

Her Majesty, 95, has been honoured for her 'lifelong commitment' to the sport, securing her spot in Flat racing's most exclusive club.

The new honour comes on the back of her best year on the track, with more than £535,000 in earnings from her 33 wins on the Flat to date.

She is a regular at Royal Ascot and the Epsom Derby – with a trip with other members of the Royal Family already confirmed for next year.

'How to get ahead'

MEGHAN Markle preached about "avoiding drama", never settling and "wiggling around in a pencil skirt" in an unearthed interview about how to get ahead.

When she was starring in hit TV show Suits, Meghan, who played the character of Rachel Zane, revealed her top tips for being a "girl boss".

In 2015, before she met Prince Harry, Meghan spoke to InStyle, and said: "I think the biggest part of being a girl boss in the office, at home, or anywhere you go is just knowing your value.

"It's important to flex your intellectual prowess, even if you're wiggling around in a pencil skirt."

She also advised to dress for the "part you want, not the part you have."

Read more here

Isolated Andrew

PRINCE Andrew has become "isolated" from the Royal Family and is the "only person in the world clinging" to the idea that he could return to public life, an expert has claimed.

It comes as Virginia Roberts is attempting to sue the royal in a New York court after alleging that she was forced to have sex with him three times when she was 17.

Royal editor Russel Myers has said he believes that the firm are "closing ranks" on the Duke of York, as they are afraid he will damage the family's reputation further.

Speaking on Lorraine, Mr Myers said: "I think he is the only person in the entire world at the moment who is clinging to the aspect that he could return."

He added: "It does seem they're closing ranks together on him and he's become quite isolated."

Queen's Platinum Jubilee set to be country's 'biggest ever' celebration

The event , marking Her Majesty's 70 years as reigning monarch, is tipped to be even bigger than the celebrations for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

At the centre of it all will be a four-day bank holiday – which will give people the chance to join in the celebrations and a break from work.

That will see the usual Spring bank holiday moved from its usual day in May – and the bank holiday weekend for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will take place from June 2 to 5, 2022.

Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3 are the official bank holidays – with the first date replacing the usual Spring Bank Holiday, which is normally on the final Monday in May.

Friday, June 3 is an additional Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday.

Although Saturday and Sunday will not be holidays, they will be marked by a full schedule of events to mark the momentous occasion.

Inside Harry & Meghan's christening for Lilibet

Traditionally a royal christening is an intimate family affair held in the historic chapels of Buckingham Palace or Windsor.

The Sussexes' son Archie was christened in a quiet, private ceremony for around 25 guests in the private chapel at Windsor Castle on 6 July 2019.

A palace source told The Telegraph that Meghan and Harry, 37, would not be bringing Lilibet over for a royal christening.

They said: "There will not be a christening in the UK. It is not happening."

If Lilibet's christening does take place in America, it is unlikely the young royal will wear the handmade replica of the traditional Honiton robe, worn by royal babies for 11 years in a row, including Lilibet's big brother Archie.

As for the all important christening cake, Meghan and Harry may choose to swerve a traditional dense fruitcake for something a little more suited to the Californian climate.

Harry: Wearing military uniform 'one of life's greatest honours'

Speaking on military podcast Declassified, he said wearing the uniform was "among the greatest honours there are in life".

"The act of remembering, of remembrance, is a profound act of honour," the prince said.

Elton John is 'no show' at Diana memorial

SIR Elton John has been forced to reject an invitation from the Palace to celebrate the life of his friend Princess Diana.

The I'm Still Standing singer is no longer able to attend next week's party focused around the statue of the late royal in Kensington Palace as he is recovering from hip replacement surgery.

The bash was initially set to take place earlier this year around the same time the sculpture was unveiled, though was postponed due to Covid.

Elton, 74, was invited by Prince William and royal aides to the exclusive event on October 19 for friends and family of Diana along with 100 other VIP guests.

However, despite multiple reports he will attend, The Sun can confirm that Elton sent his apologies – citing his recent hip operation as the reason for his no show.

New job at investment firm

In a statement the couple said: "When we invest in each other we change the world…

"Be it through the investment of time (as with mentoring), investment in community (as with volunteering), or in the investment of funds (for those who have the means to), our choices – of how and where we put our energy – define us as a global community.

"We believe it's time for more people to have a seat at the table when decisions are made that impact everyone.

"We want to rethink the nature of investing to help solve the global issues we all face.

"That is one of the ways we put our values in action."

Andrew's siblings rule he must not return

Prince Andrew's siblings decided nine months ago there was "no way back" for the scandal-hit royal, we can reveal.

Charles, Anne and Edward held a summit in January where they ruled the Duke of York should never return to public life.

It was reported last night that Prince William sees his uncle as a threat to the monarchy's future.

Andrew, 61, harbours a return to royal life despite facing a sex abuse lawsuit in the US.

A source said: "Nine months ago Charles, Anne and Edward had a meeting, a summit, and agreed there was no way back for him."

Meanwhile, sources close to future king Wills revealed to The Sunday Times how he thinks Andrew has an "ungracious and ungrateful" attitude to his position.

Isolated Andrew

PRINCE Andrew has become "isolated" from the Royal Family and is the "only person in the world clinging" to the idea that he could return to public life, an expert has claimed.

It comes as Virginia Roberts is attempting to sue the royal in a New York court after alleging that she was forced to have sex with him three times when she was 17.

Royal editor Russel Myers has said he believes that the firm are "closing ranks" on the Duke of York, as they are afraid he will damage the family's reputation further.

Speaking on Lorraine earlier today, Mr Myers said: "I think he is the only person in the entire world at the moment who is clinging to the aspect that he could return."

He added: "It does seem they're closing ranks together on him and he's become quite isolated."

Andrew grins after police drop sex claim probe against him without speaking to accuser

Prince Andrew grins while driving his Range Rover as cops dropped a sex claim probe against him without speaking to his accuser.

Scotland Yard is taking no further action into allegations lodged in a US lawsuit, including "rape in the first degree".

The Duke of York strongly refutes the claims made by alleged victim ­Virginia Roberts Giuffre.

And his friends last night brazenly said it was "no surprise" the Met had dropped its review into sex abuse allegations for a third time.

Cops contacted Andrew's £1,000-an-hour legal team after Met chief Dame Cressida Dick asked officers to review the case in August.

It is not known if they spoke to Andrew. But The Sun understands the Met did not quiz 38-year-old Ms Giuffre, now living in Australia.

Aussie TV host Karl Stefanovic mocks the Queen with crude joke

AN Australian TV host shocked viewers when he made a crude joke about the Queen.

Karl Stefanovic suggested the 95-year-old monarch might use her new walking stick as a weapon to "beat up" his colleague – before jumping on him "because she's single now".

Her Majesty was pictured with the cane while attending a service to honour the Royal British Legion yesterday.

Insiders say the walking aid was purely "for comfort" and not for any specific medical reason.

Newsreader Alex Cullen described how the Queen was using it at the Westminster Abbey ceremony while reporting the headlines.

In front of footage from the thanksgiving, he said: "She was using a cane. She's 95."

But Stefanovic butted in to quip: "She'd use it to beat you up."

His co-presenter Allison Langdon chipped in: "She'd win too."

Grinning, Cullen replied: "She would win. I'd let her win" before Stefanovic said: "Let her win – she'd smash you bro."

Sussexes accused of widening rift after Diana party snub

By Matt Wilkinson

Harry and wife Meghan have been accused of widening their family rift by snubbing a bash in honour of his mum.

The US-based couple have turned down invitations to a re-scheduled party next week celebrating Princess Diana's life. It will further harm the strained relationship between Harry, 37, and his brother William and dad Charles, royal-watchers say. Author Penny Junor said: "They don't come back and the rift continues."

About 100 friends and family, including Harry's pal Elton John, are expected at the Kensington Palace event. It was due to be held after July's Di statue unveiling, which Harry attended alone.

Question over Archie's skin colour was Royals 'being realistic' says Barnsey

THE unnamed royal who questioned the skin colour of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son Archie was "just being realistic" and not racist, John Barnes has said.

The ex-Liverpool ace, 57, made the comments after Meghan told Oprah Winfrey during an explosive interview that Archie wasn't made a prince after "concerns and conversations" about "how dark" his skin would be when he was born.

Barnes said in his opinion that most black people would say "so what" to a question about their baby's skin colour.

Barnes – a dad-of-seven – told the Sunday Times Magazine: "You speak to most black people and they'll say 'Yeah, so what?' I would expect that conversation to be had by the family.

"People will always wonder what the baby will look like and if it is going to be dark. If you listen to what Meghan says, it's not about them [the unnamed royal] worrying if the baby is dark or not, it's them worrying about how the public are going to view that.

"Because they know if the baby is too dark, the public will not view the baby as positively. They're being realistic. Let's not pretend the public won't care whether it's a blond-haired blue-eyed baby or jet black, because they will."

Inside Harry & Meghan's christening for Lilibet

Traditionally a royal christening is an intimate family affair held in the historic chapels of Buckingham Palace or Windsor.

The Sussexes' son Archie was christened in a quiet, private ceremony for around 25 guests in the private chapel at Windsor Castle on 6 July 2019.

A palace source told The Telegraph that Meghan and Harry, 37, would not be bringing Lilibet over for a royal christening.

They said: "There will not be a christening in the UK. It is not happening."

If Lilibet's christening does take place in America, it is unlikely the young royal will wear the handmade replica of the traditional Honiton robe, worn by royal babies for 11 years in a row, including Lilibet's big brother Archie.

As for the all important christening cake, Meghan and Harry may choose to swerve a traditional dense fruitcake for something a little more suited to the Californian climate.