Michelle Kapusta | Showbiz Cheat Sheet Senior Writer

Striking Similarity to Princess Charlotte Seen in Recent Photo of Prince Harry and Meghan’s Daughter Princess Lilibet

Michelle Kapusta — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:02:00 +0000

There was a lot of buzz when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s 2024 holiday card was released in December.

The duke and duchess’s card featured a few snaps of the pair on various trips they took throughout the year and one pic of them with their two children. In the shot with the Sussexes’ kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have their backs to the cameras and are running to Harry and Meghan’s arms.

Many royal watchers noticed something about Lilibet in that photo that’s just like her cousin, Princess Charlotte. Here’s more on that and why the photo caused controversy.

Prince Harry and Meghan were accused of editing the image with the children

Of course, as with everything the Sussexes do, the photos were dissected and analyzed by social media users who quickly noticed that the pic with their children appeared to be edited. Therefore, much like the wrath the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) received months earlier after she released a card that was deemed “heavily edited,” fans began pointing out every oddity in the photo.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released their official 2024 Christmas card Spot the heartwarming image of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embracing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

: Archewell pic.twitter.com/B4iMYbIruq
— HELLO! Canada (@HelloCanada) December 16, 2024

Several people stated that the image was blurry, prompting one X user to ask: “In this day and age, with the quality of cameras, is this blurred [picture] the best they could achieve? What are they hiding?”

Others focused on the height of the children as a sign of manipulation inquiring why at 3 years old, Lili is just as tall as her big brother who is 5 years old. Several people also noticed something wasn’t right with Lili’s left foot and shoe, saying: “Is that little girl wearing built-up shoes?”

Other users called attention to how unusually long Meghan’s arm looked and something strange about her posture. The upper half of the duchess’s body is turned one way while her bottom half is going the other way, leading one person to write: “Her lower half is facing Lili but her top half is turned towards Archie for a hug” and “It looks disconnected from the body. The legs are facing Lili but her upper body is reaching out to Archie. It’s a tough pose to make. Try it without falling down.”

Moreover, it was noted that both parents and Archie are dressed for cooler temperatures in long sleeves and sweaters while Lili is in a summer dress.

How Princess Lilibet’s photo resembles what we’ve seen Princess Charlotte wearing

Princess Charlotte arrives with Prince William at the Lindo Wing, St. Mary’s hospital to meet her little brother Prince Louis | Karwai Tang/WireImage

Edited or not, fans gushed over Princess Lilibet’s outfit in the snap as it reminded many of the same style her cousin has worn several times in the past.

Lilibet’s floral dress bears a striking similarity to those Charlotte has donned over the years.

Express noted that the Prince and Princess of Wales’ daughter has been photographed numerous times out and about in a flower-print dress. In 2017, she was seen wearing a nearly identical outfit with matching white socks as she arrived in Germany with her parents. The following year, Princess Charlotte wore a similar outfit when she and Prince George escorted their father to St. Mary’s Hospital after their mom delivered their little brother, Prince Louis. Then, in 2019, she sported a blue floral for an official photo.

And even over the last couple of years, Charlotte has continued to favor the style including twice in 2023. She opted for her go-to floral print for an Easter Sunday service and during the Wimbledon tennis men’s finals she attended with her parents and Prince George.

Princess Charlotte attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service alongside her mom, Kate Middleton, at St. George’s Chapel | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Social media users loved how the princesses seem to have the same style when it comes to their attire.

One person wrote on Facebook: “Beautiful girls like their beautiful mothers.”

A second added: “I think there is a similarity. And they are both beautiful young girls.”

A third agreed and opined that not only do Charlotte and Lilibet look alike but they also remind them of another royal, positing: “I think they do resemble one another they look like Queen Elizabeth.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Are ‘Offended’ and Firing Back After Being Dubbed ‘Disaster Tourists’ Who Took ‘Morbid’ Fire Tour

Michelle Kapusta — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:47:00 +0000

It’s been said that “no good deed goes unpunished” and that may be the case for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the couple made headlines for touring areas of Los Angeles County that have been ravaged by several wildfires.

The former working royals were photographed on Jan. 10 at the Pasadena Convention Center with Mayor Victor M. Gordo where they spoke with residents who lost everything.

When news broke that the prince and former Suits star, who live about 90 miles away in Montecito, were in town to “survey the damage” their critics came out in full force. But now the Sussexes are responding to the backlash.

Prince Harry and Meghan dubbed ‘disaster tourists’ by actor

Because everything Meghan and Harry do is analyzed and dissected, there was an immediate reaction and some on social media were disgusted about the coverage the Sussexes got for visiting the evacuation center.

Family Ties alum Justine Bateman was one the first people to publicly criticize the pair on X calling them “disaster tourists” and likening them to “ambulance chasers” only showing up at the site to “achieve a repulsive photo op.” And about their “tour of the damage” the actor asked: “Are they politicians now?”

Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers. What a repulsive "photo op" they achieved. They are "touring the damage"? Are they politicians now? They don't live here; they are tourists.
Disaster Tourists. #PalisadesFire https://t.co/Kv6v6jSX4y
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) January 12, 2025

But it wasn’t just Bateman, several commentators agreed with her assessment including To Di for Daily podcast host Kinsey Schofield.

After some compared what Harry and Meghan did to what Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) have done in the U.K. following disasters, Schofield had a message for Sussexes about their “morbid” LA fire tour.

During an episode of Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, she reminded everyone that the U.S. doesn’t have royals and argued: “Our ashes are not your royal engagement.”

Schofield explained that there were plenty of other ways Meghan and Harry could have helped without being “in the way” and jumping in front of a camera which took focus off the victims of the tragedy, adding: “Inserting yourself at ground zero and rubbernecking amongst someone else’s devastation, it’s turned a lot of people off … To some [what they did] seems entirely self-serving.”

Commentator Megyn Kelly also took aim at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their visit during her show insisting that they went to Pasadena for only reason was “to get their faces back on camera to improve their image. They want people to think well of them … They made sure they got on camera. They made sure their names got in the press and that was the name of the game [for them].”

The Sussexes find the criticism they have received ‘offensive’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit a local farming family in Dubbo, Australia | Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images

However, a source close to the duke and duchess don’t think the criticism they have received is fair or warranted and have fired back.

The source responded telling Page Six: “It’s offensive to Meghan and Harry that anybody would think this is merely a photo opportunity. Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles so this is, and always will be, home to her.”

The insider added therefore Meghan is “not just a tourist” and “her heart is completely broken for all the lives that have been lost and for those whose homes have been destroyed in these fires.”

The source went on to say that the Sussexes have “invested significant time and resources. They have donated money and essential items” and “they have also dedicated countless hours to volunteering, long before the media even caught wind of their involvement.”

Who Is Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Sam Darnold’s Girlfriend Katie Hoofnagle?

Michelle Kapusta — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Quarterback Sam Darnold experienced quite a career rival when he joined the Minnesota Vikings. He was initially selected by the New York Jets with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Darnold was the signal-caller in the Big Apple until 2020 when he was traded to the Carolina Panthers. After two seasons with that team, he was sent to the San Francisco 49ers to serve as backup to starter Brock Purdy before being traded again to the Vikings.

And thus in Minnesota, the resurgence of Sam Darnold happened following a season-ending injury to rookie J. J. McCarthy. The quarterback, who the other teams had given up on, began to thrive in the 2024 season. He made the Pro Bowl and led the team to a 14-3 record and a trip to the playoffs.

Now fans want to learn all about Darnold and his life off the field. Here’s more on the athlete and his girlfriend, Katie Hoofnagle.

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How long Darnold and Hoofnagle have been together

Darnold and Hoofnagle started dating in 2023 when he was still a member of the Niners. They became Instagram official when she shared a post celebrating his birthday that read: “Your huge heart, goofy energy, and ability to quote every movie you’ve ever seen are unmatched. Happy 26th birthday, celebrating you is so easy!”

Some fans were confused that the NFL player was dating “Hawk Tuah Girl” Haliey Welch in 2024 when she decided to reveal the identity of her boyfriend, called “Pookie,” and Darnold’s photo was shown in a teaser post. Rumors then began swirling about a relationship between the two. However, Welch set that record straight and shared that she was not dating Donald as her beau doesn’t even play football. He’s actually a plumber and his name is Kelby Blackwell.

That chatter at the time though didn’t seem to bother Hoofnagle who always posts pictures and shows her support for Darnold as much as possible on social media.

Sam Darnold's girlfriend will "Ride or Die in Purple"

(via @_hoofy on IG) pic.twitter.com/nnXgwal0tG
— Paolo Songco (@PaoloSongcoNBA) January 7, 2025

What Hoofnagle does for a living

There isn’t a ton of information available about Hoofnagle’s background. But we do know that she attended the University of South Carolina where she played defense on the school’s soccer team all four years she was there.

She graduated in 2020 with a degree in marketing and business administration.

According to her LinkedIn profile, Hoofnagle currently works as an account executive at Renvio, a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in tech solutions.

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She previously worked as a loan officer assistant for another company before moving up the ranks to become an account manager and later a mortgage loan officer. She also interned at Wells Fargo on the Wholesale Content Marketing and Strategy team.

In addition, Hoofnagle has volunteered with the non-profits Habitat for Humanity and the Make-A-Wish South Carolina chapter.

Darnold called Hoofnagle his ‘best friend’ and she calls him her ‘favorite person’

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Hoofnagle and Darnold have referred to one another as their “best friend” and “favorite person.”

After the signal caller publicly called his lady his “best friend,” she in turn took to Instagram with a birthday post for her boyfriend writing: “Happy 27th birthday to my favorite person!! You light up every room with your authenticity, witty sense of humor, and kind heart. You’re thoughtful, intentional, and appreciate the little things in life. To know you is to love you!”

The Close Link Meghan Markle Has With Prince Harry’s Cousin Zara Revealed in New Photo

Michelle Kapusta — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:58:33 +0000

After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals in 2020, the public watched as the Sussexes’ relationship with some members of the royal family changed.

What happened with Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) was obvious, but some have wondered about Meghan and Harry’s relationship with other royals. And one we don’t hear much about is the duke and duchess’s relationship with Harry’s cousin, Zara Tindall.

Many may remember that Princess Anne’s daughter is one of the only royals who spoke to the Sussexes following a service during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. And we now know that Zara and Meghan have a close tie when it comes to the company they keep outside of the family.

Here’s who Zara was just spotted with who is very close to Meghan.

Zara pictured with someone Meghan has been photographed with often

Zara and Mike Tindall have been spending time in Australia and that’s where the prince’s cousin was photographed with Meghan’s close friend, Delfina Blaquier.

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The two women were spotted and posed together for a photo at the Women with Horsepower lunch at The Star on the Gold Coast. In a group snap for Valley Eyewear, they both sported stylish sunglasses.

Blaquier is the wife of Harry’s pal and polo teammate Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras and like Zara, she is a patron of the Magic Millions carnival. According to Hello! Magazine, the ladied have formed a friendship as they share a love for Equestrian sports having competed internationally for years.

Blaquier is also close with Meghan as they bonded thanks to their polo-playing husbands who have known each other since 2007. The duchess and Blaquier met prior to the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018 and have been tight ever since.

Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras and Delfina Blaquier pose for photo with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during the Royal Salute Polo Challenge | Yaroslav Sabitov/PA Images via Getty Images

Blaquier has referred to Meghan as her ‘sister’

Blaquier and Meghan are so tight that Figueras’ wife has previously referred to the former working royal as her “sister.”

Moreover, the Daily Mail noted that soon after the Duchess of Sussex launched her Instagram at the start of 2025, Blaquier shared an Instagram Story in which she reposted Meghan’s video and captioned it: “Hola M. Can’t wait to see more. Love you friend and so proud of you.”

Meghan Markle and Delfina Blaquier arrive for the Sentebale Polo 2018 held at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

That isn’t the first time Blaquier publicly shared her support for Meghan.

During an interview with Hello! in 2022, Blaquier gushed over their friendship telling the publication: “She is so wonderful and strong. Stronger than she knows. I love being around my friends and I will always support her.”

Blaquier’s husband also praised the duchess and her relationship with Harry, saying: “I have known him for so long and he has always wanted someone to love and marry and have a family with, so it makes me so happy to see them happy and with two beautiful children.”

Who Is Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels’ Sports Agent Mother Regina Jackson?

Michelle Kapusta — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

After a successful college career, which included winning the Heisman Trophy, quarterback Jayden Daniels was selected by the Washington Commanders with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He has provided stability at the position for a team that since 2000, has had 27 different starting quarterbacks.

Jayden made the Pro Bowl in his rookie season and led the Commanders to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. He also helped the team to its first 11-win season since 1991.

Jayden is considered a dual-threat quarterback for his accuracy in throwing the ball and his ability to run by defenders with quick speed. Some have even compared the young signal-caller to Lamar Jackson.

Someone else who has been very popular in the D.C. area since Jayden Daniels’ arrival is his mom, Regina Jackson. Here’s more about the athlete and his sports agent mother.

Who are Jayden Daniels’ parents?

Jayden Daniels' mom Regina Jackson with the custom jacket heat! #TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/6mbVQXILJs
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) November 15, 2024

Jayden was born on Dec. 18, 2000, to Jackson and former college football cornerback Javon “Jay” Daniels in San Bernardino, California.

Jayden wrote in a letter for The Players’ Tribune about where he grew up sharing: “I’m not gonna say it was bad, but there was violence and gang stuff everywhere … There’d be some fights, obviously. But in the background, some kids were starting to become affiliated with gangs, thinking they’re this and that.

“I don’t think my parents ever worried about me going that way, to be honest. My mom and my dad didn’t play that. I also just wasn’t a kid that was easily influenced to do things. But I mean, there was always a worry. You could always end up in the wrong situation, wrong place, wrong time.”

How will Jayden Daniels handle the "pressure" of being Washington's quarterback?

I asked Jayden's Dad, Javon.

He said, "it doesn't matter if it's Pop Warner or the NFL, everyone turns to you…you have to live in that chaos and he understands that." pic.twitter.com/TiQS8AQrgR
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) April 26, 2024

Jayden followed in his father’s footsteps and began playing football at a young age.

“My dad played Division 1 football,” he told reporters. “He coached me, so football has always been in my hands. He inspired me and then going from there [I] just fell in love with the game.”

Jackson had been working to get certified as a sports agent since her son was in college

Jayden has always said that both of his parents are his biggest supporters.

When speaking specifically about his mom, Jayden told The Pivot podcast: “My mother has never missed a game. If it’s raining out there, she’s going to be out there. If it’s [negative] degrees, she’s going to be out there standing up the whole time making sure she’s cheering me on.”

Regina Jackson, mother of rising NFL Quarterback Jayden Daniels, is now a licensed sports agent and will represent her son in his contract negotiations. pic.twitter.com/hyX8Nz22mV
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) November 8, 2024

In fact Jackson, who holds an MBA in concentration entrepreneurship and a master’s in public services administration, had been working since her son was in college to get certified as a sports agent.

To become an agent an individual must hold both an undergraduate and postgraduate degree (master’s or law) from an accredited institution. The process also requires a non-refundable $2,500 fee, passing a background check, and attending virtual seminars before taking the exam.

In 2024, Jackson achieved her goal of becoming a certified agent.

“For her, taking the agent’s test is because she wants to be knowledgeable and helping her son and guiding him through his NFL career,” Denise White, a public relations specialist who works with Jayden and his family, said per CBS Sports. “It’s important for her to have all that knowledge so she can give her son guidance, which will help him focus on the field and she can help focus off the field for him.”

Who Is Green Bay Packers Receiver Jayden Reed’s Girlfriend Aneisha Cox?

Michelle Kapusta — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Wide receiver Jayden Reed played his college ball at Western Michigan before transferring to Michigan State. He ended up winning the 2021 Peach Bowl MVP after the Spartans beat the Pittsburgh Panthers. Two years later, Reed was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft and has been catching passes from quarterback Jordan Love ever since.

Being a member of one of the most storied franchises in all of football has fans wanting to learn more about the wideout’s life away from the gridiron. Here’s what we know about Reed’s girlfriend Aneisha Cox.

How long Reed and Cox have been dating

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Reed and Cox have been dating since 2022. They became Instagram official in December of that year with snaps of them cozying up to each other in flannel pajamas and the caption: “Christmas came early this year.”

To mark their one-year anniversary, they shared a compilation of clips and photos from their first year together and captioned the post: “Different when it’s the right one! One year has grew us a lifetime. Happy Anniversary to us!” with a heart emoji.

Cox is a longtime pageant queen

Congratulations, Aneisha Cox, age 20, who lives in Lexington and attends the University of Kentucky and was just crowned Miss Bluegrass Fair moments ago! Way to go! #lexington #lexky #sharethelex #bluegrassfair pic.twitter.com/q8Kp6BoZjp
— BluegrassFair (@BluegrassFair) June 15, 2023

Cox was born on Sept. 26, 2002, in Radcliff, Kentucky, to Lora Ferguson Bradford and Ron Bradford. She went to North Hardin High School and after graduation enrolled in the University of Kentucky to study business management and marketing.

Cox has also competed in beauty pageants since she was a kid and credits her parents, especially her “pageant dad,” for always supporting her.

In 2017, she earned the title of Miss Teen Kentucky County Fair before winning the Miss Hardin County Fair in 2019. In 2021, she was crowned Miss Congeniality at the HC Fair Pageant and later became Miss Bluegrass Fair.

Another pageant title she was honored to win was Ms. Black UK in 2022.

Congratulations to our 2022 Mr and Ms Black UK, Jordan Smith and Aneisha Cox pic.twitter.com/dX1HwxjQek
— University of Kentucky (@universityofky) October 16, 2022

After receiving that title, she took to social media writing: “Blessed. Ms. Black UK 2022 Jordan and I had the opportunity to compete along with 7 other amazing minorities for the chance to represent our community and, also, to be rewarded with a scholarship.

“We were not voted on by our peers, but judged through interview, introduction, talent, and a formal question and answer, by four very educated minorities within our school and community. Many people have been asking why we have this opportunity to represent our school this way and the answer is representation.”

Green Bay Packers fans can’t enough of Cox’s posts on game day

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Packers fans love Cox’s game day posts and she always sports the team colors in some unique outfits.

There has been such a buzz about her attire that she created Just 1 Designs which sells everything from jeans to shoes and other accessories, complete with the Green Bay Packers logo of course although the apparel can be customized.

Who Is Buffalo Bills Receiver Amari Cooper’s Girlfriend Destiny Jones?

Michelle Kapusta — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

After playing his college ball at the University of Alabama, wide receiver Amari Cooper was selected by the then-Oakland Raiders with the fourth pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. The wideout made the Pro Bowl his first two seasons with the team but struggled in his third season and was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in 2018. Cooper redeemed himself in his new home and was voted back to the Pro Bowl.

In 2022, Cooper was on the move again when the Cowboys traded him to the Cleveland Browns. His time there ended midway through the 2024 season when he was traded again, this time to the Buffalo Bills.

But despite being such a high-profile receiver in a few different places and catching passes from famous quarterbacks like Dak Prescott and Josh Allen, Cooper has managed to keep his love mostly private and his girlfriend out of the spotlight. Here’s what we do know about the wideout’s relationship with Destiny Jones.

What Jones does for a living

Destiny Jones NFL Amari Cooper's Girlfriend https://t.co/MHRuANCtbo #football via @fabwags #wags pic.twitter.com/k4o5CJzepb
— FabWags.com (@FabWags) December 8, 2016

Cooper’s girlfriend was born Destiny De Monica Jones in Westland, Michigan. She has two siblings Duane and Devonta. Growing up, Jones had a love for dance and won national competitions. After high school, she attended Alabama State University where she became a member of the Stingettes squad.

In a profile about herself, Jones wrote: “I was a part of Alabama State Marching Band where I was a ‘Stingette’ dancer, able to use my platform to encourage other young women to go after their dreams.

“I was also President of Pinky Promise, a Christian organization of women whose promise is to honor God with their bodies and their lives. That also led me to reach out into my community in Montgomery Alabama and start My Sisters keepsake where I also empower young women to honor themselves to highest form, we also volunteered at Salvation Army.”

After completing her undergraduate studies in psychiatry at ASU, Jones enrolled in Holy Names University and earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. She later began working as a therapist at the Family Service Counseling and Community Resource Center (FSCC)in San Francisco. Jones is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

How long Cooper and Jones have been together

It’s unclear exactly when and how Cooper and Jones met as neither of them revealed that information. However, some fans have pointed out that Jones was by the football player’s side when he was drafted.

In video from the 2015 draft, Jones was seen sitting to the left of Cooper clapping and celebrating with his friends and family when his name was called proving that they’ve been together since at least their college days.

Cooper’s girlfriend is not the daughter of a famous rapper who has the same name

Nas and his daughter, Destiny Jones, attend the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Cooper’s lady often gets confused with another woman named Destiny Jones. That Destiny Jones is actually the daughter of hip-hop great Nas and she is the founder and CEO of the makeup brand Matic Cosmetics.

So while they share the same name, Nas’ daughter is not Cooper’s girlfriend.

Video of Meghan Markle Laughing and Giggling After Liam Payne’s Performance Resurfaces

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:01:00 +0000

It seems like so long ago now that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were working royals and attending events with the rest of the duke’s family as was the case until the couple’s exit in 2020.

The Sussexes’ last royal engagement was a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. While that appearance got a lot of attention then and has been analyzed several times since, another Commonwealth Day appearance years prior went viral and has resurfaced following an inquiry into the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended their first Commonwealth Day service together in 2018, two months before they were married. Now footage from that day is making the rounds again and stirring up all kinds of feelings as Meghan is seen laughing after Payne’s performance.

Clip of Meghan laughing at Prince Harry following Payne’s performance

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey | DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

On March 13, 2018, the late singer was one of the performers at the Commonwealth Day service. He sang a rendition of John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change.” Something that struck many people is the video that went viral after Payne’s performance showing Meghan look at Harry before laughing and putting her head down as she giggled.

One video posted on TikTok that has garnered thousands of views and hundreds of likes contains the caption: “Remember when Harry and Meghan laughed at Liam Payne’s performance?”

Several news publications also posted the video with the headlines: “Prince Harry leaves Meghan Markle in hysterics after Liam Payne performance” and “Watch Meghan Markle Giggle With Prince Harry After Liam Payne’s Commonwealth Day Performance.”

Royal watchers did not hold back with comments about Meghan and Harry’s behavior during the service writing: “They act inappropriately everywhere just add this moment to the list. They should have at least clapped,” “She’s a disgrace no respect for anything or anyone” and “Two bullies laughing this sickens me.”

Debate erupts over what the duchess was actually giggling at

However, not everyone is convinced that the duke and duchess were laughing at Payne’s performance.

As one person said: “They were smiling at something else not Payne’s performance. People always tend to exaggerate.”

Another added: “They never laughed at him. Jeeeezzzz isn’t there enough fake stories for people to hate [them] without making rubbish like this up!”

A third person pointed out: “I don’t think their look is connected to the performance as no one around them is applauding.” And a fourth agreed writing, “Think there’s been a bit of editing going on here since no one around them is clapping. I don’t think the bit of film is related to the performance.”

On Oct. 16, 2024, Payne was found dead outside a hotel he was staying at in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after falling from a third-floor balcony. He was 31. On Jan. 8, 2025, U.K. authorities determined his official cause of death to be “polytrauma,” a term that refers to multiple injuries to a person’s body and organ systems.

Prince Harry’s Former Aide Says the Duke Has ‘Regrets’ About Leaving Royal Life and Some Members of the Family Would Welcome Him Back

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:08:00 +0000

It’s been more than five years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shocked fans everywhere when they announced they were stepping down from their roles as working royals. The couple left the U.K. for a new life in the U.S. and while the duchess was very familiar with living in America and the way of life on the other side of the pond, her husband was not.

After staying at a residence on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, the Sussexes relocated to Tyler Perry’s mansion in Beverly Hills. There were reports then that Harry was having a hard time adjusting and wasn’t too fond of living in LA County. The pair eventually moved to a nine-bedroom, 16-bathroom mansion in Santa Barbara County’s Montecito neighborhood and the prince has been “enjoying” life there ever since.

At the New York Times annual DealBook summit last December Harry told columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin: “I enjoy living [in the U.S.] and bringing my kids up here, it’s a part of my life that I never thought I was going to live and it feels as though it’s the life that my mom wanted for me.”

And while Harry isn’t letting on that he has any regrets about leaving his royal life in the U.K. behind, someone who used to work for him and his family thinks he does.

Prince Harry speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 | Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for The New York Times

Former royal staffer believes Prince Harry does have ‘regrets’

Grant Harrold was King Charles’ butler for seven years. During his time working for the now-monarch, his duties included that of valet, housekeeper, house manager, and driver. Harrold also looked after Prince William and Prince Harry whenever they stayed at Highgrove House. He believes that the duke likely has some “regrets” given everything he gave up.

Speaking on behalf of JeffBet, Harrold said: “There’s part of me that thinks Harry does have some regrets about the fact that he’s left his home life, his friends, and his family behind to start a new life in the U.S. It was a big move with a lot of sacrifice.

“For Meghan, she still had her friends and, to an extent, her family in the form of her mom, so she didn’t have to make as huge a sacrifice. But I’m a huge believer in fate and things happen for a reason.”

Ex-royal aide also thinks some family members would still welcome Harry back, but not all

Harrold also gave his thoughts on if any members of Harry’s family would welcome him back today after all that has happened.

Prince William and Prince Harry arrive for the unveiling of a statue of their mother, Princess Diana, in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace | Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images

The former royal butler opined: “I think things could have been different if Harry and Meghan had done a longer test run of the half-in and half-out scenario, rather than a complete breakaway. Then they could have worked out all the bumps in the road. But that was a long time ago now. Could they return? I’m not sure they could ever be working royals again.

“I have no doubt some members would welcome them back into the family but not as they were before. Harry and Meghan are both still technically senior royals and they have an important role to play if they want, but I don’t think they do.”

Harrold then acknowledged that it’s anyone’s guess if Harry’s relationship with his older brother can ever be repaired but once William is king, we may never see them together again.

“When William eventually becomes king, I don’t think things will change,” Harrold said. “Obviously, it would be nice for him to have his brother by his side but for William, all he needs is his wife and his children. He won’t close any doors and if the relationship is healed, then who knows? But I can’t see it happening.”

Kate Middleton Wore 1 Thing on Her Wedding Day That Cost an Eye-Popping $1 Million

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:18:00 +0000

Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) tied the knot on April 29, 2011, after several years of dating. The royal wedding of the future king and his bride was a grand affair and like something out of a storybook. It took place at Westminster Abbey in London with nearly 2,000 guests in attendance and millions more around the world who tuned in to see the couple say “I do.”

One of the most talked-about moments from that day had to do with what Kate wore. She stunned in an Alexander McQueen dress designed by Sarah Burton with a 16.5-foot-long silk tulle veil. She also donned pear-shaped diamond earrings and another accessory, worth more than $1 million, that still has people talking today.

Here’s more on that, plus something else the princess has sported on multiple occasions that can create some issues after it’s worn.

The accessory Kate wore that included a jaw-dropping 1,000 diamonds

Kate Middleton during the carriage procession on her wedding day wearing the Cartier Halo Tiara | Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

When the now-Prince and Princess of Wales tied the knot, Queen Elizabeth II loaned Kate the Cartier Halo tiara. It has since become one of the most iconic royal wedding tiaras of all time.

The diamond experts at U.K. retailer Steven Stone delved into the history of the lovely diadem which was often considered “a good beginner tiara of sorts, perfect for a younger family member, with a smaller-than-average size that wouldn’t induce headaches.” It’s one that Queen Elizabeth II only wore once as she preferred to wear larger, grander pieces.

Maxwell Stone commented: “Fans around the world are captivated by the dazzling tiaras of the British royal family, and it’s no surprise — these iconic pieces are among the most valuable and historically rich jewels in the world.

One of the most unforgettable royal wedding tiaras is the Cartier Halo tiara, worn by the Princess of Wales on her wedding day. Worth approximately £1 million ($1.2 million), the tiara features 739 brilliant-cut diamonds and 149 baguette diamonds. Originally a gift from King George VI to Queen Elizabeth in 1936, it’s quite the favorite with the royal ladies and has been worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, and Princess Anne — further cementing its place in royal history.”

One of the princess’s other favorite tiaras has been known to cause problems

Kate Middleton wearing Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara during a banquet at Buckingham Palace | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Another tiara Kate favors is one her mother-in-law, Princess Diana, was also seen wearing several times and that is Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot. Unfortunately, the particular diadem can cause problems for whoever wears it because of its weight.

According to celebrity stylist and fashion coach Miranda Holder, the gorgeous diamond and pearl Lover’s Knot has caused headaches for some ladies including Princess Diana who complained often about that after she had it on for the evening.

Holder told The Mirror : “Apparently because it was so heavy [Diana] used to get terrible headaches from wearing it.”

Holder added that another issue with the tiara is that it’s said to be very noisy due to the 19 swinging pear-shaped pearls.