Kate and William had to 'step up duties' for Queen says Nicholl

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The law of male primogeniture, which still exists in Britain, means that hereditary peerages only pass down the male line of the family, leaving Lilibet unable to inherit her father’s dukedom. Constitutional expert Iain MacMarthanne told Express.co.uk: “Archie will on the death of his father become Duke of Sussex.

“Presently he is at liberty by convention to be called Earl of Dumbarton being his fathers senior subsidiary titles”

He added: “At that moment, by law, Archie will become, whether he chooses to be or not, HRH Prince Archie of Sussex for life.

“At his death, the HRH dies too, he can pass on to any male heir the title Duke of Sussex, but not HRH or Prince. This comes from George V’s letters patent of 1917 regulating the HRH.”

Meanwhile, as heir to the throne, Prince George will automatically become the Duke of Cornwall when William becomes king.

His sister Princess Charlotte, however, is unlikely to inherit a Duchess title unless she is granted one by the presiding monarch upon her marriage.

Unless British law is changed to allow women to inherit hereditary titles then they will bypass both Lilibet and Princess Charlotte on the basis of their gender.

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Harry and Meghan could spend Christmas in the UK to check on the Queen

Speculation Harry and Meghan could opt for a UK Christmas is growing after the Queen recently cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland and spent a night in hospital as a precautionary measure.

Despite some of the drama to have engulfed the couple since they stepped back from royal duties last year, Prince Harry is very close with his grandmother, with the Queen insisting that the Sussexes remain much-loved members of her family.

Harry and Meghan, who moved to LA in March 2020, also welcomed their daughter Lillibet to the world earlier this year.

Since their move, Meghan has not yet returned to the UK.

Harry has returned twice – once for Prince Philip’s funeral and once for the unveiling of a statue of his mother Princess Diana.

Lillibet, who was born in Santa Barbara last June and named after the Queen, has never visited.

Queen feeling ‘knackered’ after busy schedule

The Queen is reportedly feeling “knackered” following a busy schedule packed with lunches and dinners, a royal insider has claimed.

Health fears were exacerbated last week when the monarch was admitted to hospital overnight for testing, but royal insiders believe the Queen has simply been worn out by the amount of engagements. 

Writing in The Times, Royal expert Roya Nikkah quoted palace sources as saying the Queen’s life has been busy with “a constant flow of lunches and dinners with family and friends, because the Queen does not want to dine alone.”

A source close to the Queen, said: “She is knackered.”

Princess Anne gives ‘huge morale boost’ to troops

Princess Anne has given a “huge morale boost” to troops from the Royal Corps of Signals after a royal enagement earlier this week.

The Princess Royal, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps, joined soldiers while they underwent training on Exercise Flying Falcon.

The Royal Corps of Signals posted on their Facebook page: “Her Royal Highness met Regular and Reserve soldiers from across the Brigade to discuss the realities of working on the modern battlefield and into the cyber domain.

“As ever, Her Royal Highness’s visit gave a huge morale boost to those she met.”

The royal family’s estate is still as huge as ever

The Royal Family is not currently the richest in the UK but has considerable wealth. 

In 2021, analysts estimated Queen Elizabeth II alone has a total income of approximately £400 million. 

Much of her wealth comes from property ownership, and she has an impressive portfolio.

The Crown Estate splits properties under its urban ownership between the UK and Wales.

That aspect of the portfolio includes significant areas of London, including the entirety of Regent Street and half of Westminster’s St James’s district around the corner.

The estate also has properties in Exeter, Oxford, Newcastle, Harlow, Nottingham and Swansea.

Prince William’s astronaut ally praises Earthshot Prize

Japanese astronaut and engineer Naoko Yamazaki has praised Prince William’s Earthsot prize after numerous space scientists unleashed a furious tirade at the Prince for blasting space travel.

Ms Yamazaki sits on the Earthshot Prize council alongside Sir David Attenborough and Cate Blanchett.

Speaking to People, Ms Yamazaki said the prize has an “ambitious goal and it unites millions of people and resources together to save our planet.

“I’m so pleased to be a part of it.”

Queen knows ‘not to push herself too far’

The Queen reportedly has been very eager to “go out” and meet people after months of zoom calls and virtual engagements, but with so many royal engagements in October, a royal expert has said the palace may have been “rather ambitious”.

Royal podcaster Gertrude Daly told The Star: “I think after having so many digital engagements during the pandemic, the Queen was very eager to go out and be seen by her people.

“I think the palace scheduled a rather ambitious few weeks of engagements in October.

“She’s had events scheduled in all four countries that make up the UK.”

She added: “But the Queen also knows it is important rest and not push herself too far.”

Eugenie and Beatrice showed up to Diana’s godson’s wedding in Greece

Prince Philippos married billionaire’s daughter, Nina Flohr earlier today in Athens.

Philippos’s well-connected family means that there was likely to have been representatives from almost every monarchy in Europe at the wedding.

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank previously invited the newlyweds to their own royal wedding in October 2018.

Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi is good friends with Ms Flohr.

Prince Philippos’ family is closely linked to the British royal family.

Not only was Princess Diana his Godmother, but the Prince is also named after the Duke of Edinburgh.

Princess Beatrice’s husband reveals his approach to raising Sienna

Princess Beatrice’s husband, Eduardo Mapelli Mozzi, opened up on a parenting method he uses to raise his children, saying “there is nothing more important than raising and educating kids”. 

The couple welcomed their daughter, Sienna to the world last month. 

Speaking to the Financial Times previously, the property developer said: 

“The best book I’ve read in the past year is How to Raise Successful People by Esther Wojcicki.

“She has three accomplished daughters: one is the CEO of YouTube, the other is the co-founder and CEO of 23andMe, and the third is a top anthropologist and epidemiologist.

“She achieved this using the word TRICK: T for trust, R for respect, I for independence, C for collaboration and K for kindness.”

Queen’s schedule set for ‘adjustments’ following health concerns

The Queen’s schedule is set for “adjustments” in light of mounting health concerns, according to royal expert Lizzie Robinson.

The host of ITV’s Royal Rota said: “They will possibly consider the diary going forward…They have made adjustments in the past with Queen, the stick being one of them.”

“There were adjustments made to when she does the state opening of Parliament so that she didn’t have to use the stairs she could use the lift, she didn’t have to wear the crown, it was on the cushion.”

Royal Editor Chris Ship echoed this, saying that it might “speed up the review that they that they probably do routinely in any of case of the Queen’s diary commitments.”

Queen using royal duties to fill ‘huge hole’ left by Philip

The Queen may be using royal duties to fill the “the huge hole” in her life left by Prince Philip, says journalist Dawn Neesom.

The Jeremy Vine panellist said: “I’m in awe of the amount of work she’s carried out this year, especially since she lost Philip. I mean the man had been by her side literally since she was a young woman.

“I think it’s also good for her by the way, I think it’s probably keeping her going, especially with the huge hole she must have in her life now…”

Since returning to work after her summer break at the start of October, the 95-year-old monarch has carried out more than a dozen in-person and virtual engagements.

Prince Philip would tell the Queen to slow down, says royal biographer

The Duke of Edinburgh would encourage the Queen to take a step back from Royal duties and prioritise her health, a royal biographer has said. 

“I think if Prince Philip was still around, he would exercise a bit of control and say: ‘Look, stop it, don’t go to so many engagements and relax a bit'”, Angela Levin told TalkRadio. 

She added: “I think it’s a fight between her head and her body, because she wants to do it, she feels she can, she’s very articulate…but her body is 95 years old.”

Just this month, the queen has so far undertaken 14 engagements across London, Windsor, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Balmoral – on top of her usual daily responsibilities.

The Sussex’s may be more likely to make a return trip to the UK following the Queen’s health scare

Meghan and Harry may be more likely to return to the UK for Christmas following the Queen’s recent hospital stay.

While Palace has been keen to play down health fears for the monarch and insisted she is doing well resting up at Windsor while even attending to some basic royal duties, her recent hospital visit serves as a stark reminder of her advancing age.

Prince Harry is extremely close to his grandmother who has insisted the Sussexes remain much-loved members of her family despite the drama to have engulfed them since their departure from the Fold.

Harry and Meghan welcomed their first daughter Lilibet to the world in May and she is yet to visit Britain and to meet her great-grandmother the Queen, after whom she was named.

After last year’s traditional royal get together was cancelled due to COVID-19, the Queen may be delighted by the prospects of having all her family together under one roof this Christmas.

Queen returns to ‘light work’ – but the palace remains tight lipped about health concerns

The queen is back at her desk doing “light-work”, but the palace is yet to confirm what is wrong with the monarch. 

They have reassured the public that the concerns are not coronavirus related. 

The “preliminary investigations” that saw her stay overnight at the King Edward VII, marked her first hospital stay in nearly a decade.

Meghan wins support from US democrats for controversial letter to congress

Meghan Markle has won support from US democrat Hillary Clinton, following her controversial letter to Congress demanding paid parental leave.

Ms Clinton tweeted: “Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex makes a compelling case for paid leave in a letter to Congress.”

California Representative Eric Swalwell also retweeted the letter and encouraged his followers to read it, describing it as “powerful”.

Princess Eugenie seen carrying on as usual at the pub, despite Queen’s health fears

Princess Eugenie was seen enjoying herself at David Beckham’s Notting Hill pub, following the Queen’s overnight stay in hospital last Wednesday.

The Princess was joined by her husband, Jack Brooksbank, and a group of friends at the Walmer Castle.

The West London pub is co-owned by David Beckham and Guy Ritchie.

Pressure mounts on the Firm as notable royals unable to help out

The Queen’s hospital stay has mounted pressure on the Firm, causing a minor crisis, as some notable senior royals are unable to help out and ease the burden.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, who would have previously been best placed to step in and take over some of the Queen’s workload, are unavailable.

Speaking on TALKRadio, Royal Correspondent Rupert Bell said: “Unfortunately one’s gone to America and one’s got other things on his mind.”

But Mr Bell noted that Prince Charles was likely to be thinking of ways to “ease the constitutional burden” that is currently mounting on the 95-year-old monarch.

Palace warned against ‘misleading’ the public over Queen’s health

The palace has been warned against the “dangerous strategy” of hiding the Queen’s health updates from the public, as it will erode public trust.

Writing in the Daily Mail, veteran journalist Richard Kay said: “By claiming the Queen was resting at Windsor … when in fact she was in hospital, suggests that the thinking of royal officials was not just muddled but dishonest”.

He said that the “misleading” tactic is similar to one employed when Meghan Markle went into labour with her son Archie, noting that the “statement that the Duchess of Sussex had gone into labour was circulated eight hours after she had actually given birth.”

He added: “I would contend that the issue here is a matter of trust. And anything less than truthful eats away at that trust.”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are ‘keeping the monarchy alive’

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are “keeping the monarchy alive” during particularly uncertain times for the family, a leading PR expert has said.

According to Kinsey Schofield, who has more than 10 years of experience in public relations, it is their approach to their children that stands out.

Describing them as “trendsetters”, she said: “the Cambridges that give us just enough access while demanding that their children’s safety be first priority from all parties.”

She said that seeing the “relevant royal babies grow up” is “the key to keeping the monarchy alive.”

Royal Family will ‘stand up and fight’ against criticism of being overly political

The Royal Family are not afraid to “stand up and fight” those who accuse them of being overly political on climate change, according to a royal expert.

Royal expert Ingrid Seward told GB News: “Prince Charles has always verged right on the edge of being overly political.

“And I think when he supported the protesters, what he meant was that he supported what they were protesting about, but he didn’t like the way they were doing it.”

Kate, William and Sophie likely to take on more duties

Kate, Prince William and the Countess of Wessex are among senior royals who will likely increase their royal workload as the Queen’s hectic schedule is rethought.

Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, said Her Majesty, 95, may see a readjustment in her relentless itinerary following a night in hospital for unspecified reasons.

He said: “The thing about the Queen’s schedule is that it sometimes seems to be often all crammed together. “There will be a period of intense activity and then all will go quiet.

“But I suppose it will have to be reassessed, to pace it. It used to make sense to cram all these things together.

“But when you get to 95, clearly those rules no longer apply.”

Queen will ‘NEVER’ quit

The Queen will “never” abdicate the throne, according to a veteran royal photographer.

Writing for The Sun, Arthur Edwards said: “The problem her aides will now face is trying to stop her doing too much.

“Her pledge to serve the nation at her coronation in 1953 is as firm now as it was back then.

“This is a woman for whom duty and service mean everything.

“Her role is her life.

“And she is determined to carry on that role as long as she can.”

George, Charlotte and Louis spotted at Heathrow with Kate & William

Kate and Prince William have been spotted at Heathrow Airport with their three children.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen outside the Windsor Suite with Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and three-year-old Prince Louis.

William drove the family to the airport in an Audi closely escorted by security.

Photos taken on Thursday show the Cambridges unloading their car outside the airport.

The exclusive lounge is located inside Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and is reserved for the Royal Family and other high profile celebrities.

Queen’s visit to Glasgow hangs in the balance

The Queen has been told to rest by doctors as she waits for test results in the hope she will be able to attend Cop26.

Following Her Majesty’s overnight stay in hospital on Wednesday night, there is uncertainty over whether she will attend the upcoming UN climate change conference in Glasgow on November 1.

A Palace source told the Mirror the results of the initial tests “could result in the need for further examinations….or confirm that no further tests are necessary”.

The source added: “Clearly the doctors are looking at something during their preliminary investigations.”

Meghan and Harry have ‘burnt bridges’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have “burnt bridges” with the British public after their exit from the Firm, a royal expert has claimed.

Royal commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti said: “I think it is going to be incredibly difficult for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to return to the UK.

“I suspect they have burnt those bridges and I can’t see how traditional Royal Family fans will change their minds about Meghan and Harry.”

Harry ‘deeply moved’ as he shows his big heart judging competition

Prince Harry has spoken about how “deeply” moved he was during a children’s charity event in June.

The Duke of Sussex was the Chair of Judges for the photographic competition named Hopes and Dreams: My Life Through A Lens, during one of his last UK visits in June in Kew Gardens.

The competition, hosted by WellChild to support seriously unwell children and young people, aimed to showcase the natural talent of those involved.

Harry, who has been patron of WellChild since 2007, said he felt “deeply moved” by the “personal stories” captured in the photographs.

Prince William has ‘stature of a King in waiting’

Prince William’s recent Earthshot Prize project has been praised by a former royal spokesman who says the Duke of Cambridge showed he has what it takes to be King.

Writing for 9Honey, royal expert Dickie Arbiter said: “Prince William oozed confidence both in his BBC television interview and his Instagram question and answer session.

“He has shown that he has the all the makings, stature and confidence of a King in waiting, and if recent environment events are anything to go by, and we’re still to hear from him at COP26, the future of the monarchy is in safe hands.”

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