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The Princess of Wales made a surprise return ahead of the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday alongside Prince William, who was sporting a decidedly more rugged new look.
Congratulating Team GB’s heroes in a short video clip, Kate says: “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB,” before William adds: “Well done with all you’ve achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all.”
While her surprise appearance delighted royal fans, it was William’s new beard that stole the show with some viewers praising the look.
Meanwhile, some residents of Colombia are claiming the Duke and duch*ess of Sussexes tour of the country is being used as a distraction from corruption scandals dogging its government.
Harry and Meghan will begin a four-day tour of the country from Thursday where they will “engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress.”
However, some remain unconvinced. A lawyer based in Bogota told the Mail on Sunday: “I’m sure Meghan and Harry mean well, but everyone here is talking about how obviously they are being manipulated.
“Of course, their star power will be used to bring attention to poor people and certain areas of culture in Colombia but the reality is the Colombian government has been drowning in scandal since it came in two years ago. They need something to appease people at home and make them look good abroad.”
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Harry and Meghan’s Colombia tour dubbed ‘a distraction’
Some residents of Colombia are claiming the Duke and duch*ess of Sussexes tour of the country is being used as a distraction from corruption scandals dogging its government.
Harry and Meghan will begin a four-day tour of the country from Thursday where they will “engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress.”
However, some remain unconvinced. A lawyer based in Bogota told the Mail on Sunday: “I’m sure Meghan and Harry mean well, but everyone here is talking about how obviously they are being manipulated.
“Of course, their star power will be used to bring attention to poor people and certain areas of culture in Colombia but the reality is the Colombian government has been drowning in scandal since it came in two years ago. They need something to appease people at home and make them look good abroad.”
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 23:00
Why Kate Middleton’s ‘traditional’ Balmoral summer with Charlotte, Louis and George could be positive sign
The Windsors are enjoying their summer break with an annual sojourn to theirprivate estate at Balmoral imminent.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have already been joined in Scotland byPrincess Anneand it is believed that they will soon be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as their three young children.
The break will give the family a chance to take stock of a difficult first half of 2024, which saw them experienceseveral health problemsand ongoing tensions with the Sussexes.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to have not been invited to the estate, but it is unlikely that they would have accepted an invitation after the Duke of Sussex saidthe UK is too dangerous for his wife to visit.
The journey to Scotland marks the furthest distance Kate is reported to have travelled since being diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer earlier this year.
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Why Kate’s Balmoral summer with Charlotte, Louis and George could be a positive sign
King Charles and Queen Camilla have already been joined in Scotland by Princess Anne
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 21:30
Watch: Prince Harry recalls being ‘hit over the head’ with press cameras
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 20:00
Meghan Markle’s half sister sues her for defamation - ICYMI
Meghan Markle’s half-sister is suingthe duch*ess of Sussexfor defamation, court documents have revealed.
Samantha, 59, claims the royalleft her unable to secure employmentafter portraying her as a “lying, racist, fame-seeker.”
Court documents allege this had an impact on her image “publicly and on a global scale.”
“She has made it so Samantha cannot work, or even enjoy the most mundane of activities, like going to the grocery store without harassment,” the documents read, as reported byThe Sun.
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 19:00
Queen Camilla was ‘initially against’ King Charles disclosing health troubles
Queen Camillawas againstKing Charles’s decision to publiclydisclose his ongoing health concernsearlier this year, according to royal biographer Rob Jobson, who has written a number of books about Charles and other members of the royal family.
The monarch, 75, first announced that he was undergoing treatment for abenign prostate conditionin January of this year.
Then, in February, it was announced that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer, which had been discovered during the procedure.
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Queen Camilla was ‘initially against’ King Charles disclosing health troubles
King Charles’s decision ‘ushered in a new era of transparency in matters of health and the Royal Family’
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 18:00
Watch: Kate and William congratulate Team GB in surprise video
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 17:00
‘Vacation mode’: Prince William’s rugged new look sparks huge debate online
Prince William stole the spotlightin a surprise videowith Princess Kate as his new rugged look sparked a major online debate.
ThePrince and Princess of Walesjoined Snoop Dogg and David Beckham tocongratulate Team GB athletesas the 2024 Paris Olympics came to an end this weekend.
In the video posted to their social media, Kate said: “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB.” William then added: “Well done on all you’ve achieved, you’ve been an inspiration to us all.”
However, it was not the couple’s kind message that grabbed the attention of viewers as most seemed preoccupied by their appearances.
Kate, who is undergoing cancer treatment, stood smiling in a striped long-sleeved top and a simple necklace. William sported a markedly more casual look, with a Team GB T-shirt and most notably a long stubble.
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‘Vacation mode’: Prince William’s rugged new look sparks huge debate online
William and Kate congratulated Team GB athletes in a surprise video with Snoop Dogg and David Beckham
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 16:00
Full story: Prince William revealed Kate romance during classic British drinking game
Prince William’s ex-girlfriend“unwittingly” revealed his relationship withKate Middletonduring a fateful game of Never Have I Ever with friends, a new biography has revealed.
The now heir to the throne, 42, met his future wife while studying atSt Andrew’s Universityin Scotland and the pair started out as friends.
However, over time, romance blossomed and it was initially “shrouded in secrecy” because ofWilliam’s position within the royal family.
But the cat was let out of the bag when William’s former flame, Carly Massy-Birch participated in a game of “Never Have I Ever”.
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Prince William revealed Kate romance during classic British drinking game
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Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 14:27
Why Kate Middleton’s ‘traditional’ Balmoral summer could be positive sign
The Windsors are enjoying their summer break with an annual sojourn to theirprivate estate at Balmoral imminent.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have already been joined in Scotland byPrincess Anneand it is believed that they will soon be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as their three young children.
The journey to Scotland marks the furthest distance Kate is reported to have travelled since being diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer earlier this year.
Royal author Phil Dampier toldFabulous: “The fact that Kate is well enough to travel to Scotland and enjoy a holiday at Balmoral is a sure sign she is on the mend and a very positive step.”
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 13:57
King congratulates Team GB
The Prince and Princess of Wales were not the only royals who congratulated Team GB athletes as the 2024 Paris Olympics came to a close.
King Charles also released a heartwarming message from himself and the Queen as the pair sent their “warmest congratulations to the competitors and their support teams from Team GB and across the whole Commonwealth”.
“Your achievements, across so many disciplines, were forged from that invaluable combination of raw talent, true grit and hard toil over many years, burnished these past weeks by sportsmanship and team spirit in the finest tradition of the Games,” the message read.
“To those who missed out on the greatest prizes, you have most certainly not fallen short in the pride that you, too, have generated for your nations.
“As we thank France for hosting such a wonderful tournament and look to the Paralympics ahead, I can only say that you have all been an inspiration.”
Athena Stavrou12 August 2024 13:27
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