@RoyalReporter

Royal Correspondent with 20 years’ experience of covering the House of Windsor around the UK and overseas. All views my own.

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One of the biggest myths about the UK’s Royal Family is that the Crown Estate pays for the monarchy. It doesn’t. The Crown Estate profits are simply used as a benchmark for taxpayer funding. Here’s the then Chancellor, George Osborne, explaining to Parliament.
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Cynics may disagree but the Duke and Duchess of Sussex do seem serious about reconciling with the Royal Family. They are prepared to apologise if necessary and will not undertake public charity visits while the King and William are abroad on trips. inews.co.uk/news/hidden-thre…

The hidden threat to Harry's hopes of healing family rift

The Sussexes are now prepared to apologise for aspects of the royal fallout – but that doesn't mean an apology is forthcoming

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The palace is treading a difficult line. In spite of the vitriol from some “fans” on social media, courtiers recognise many people want to see the family resolve differences. But can they trust Harry and Meghan? Some insiders think much more time is needed to build trust.
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All the latest updates on this story. inews.co.uk/news/meghan-mark…

Meghan Markle: UK police warned me of ‘disturbing’ allegations against my father

Speaking after Thomas Markle was reported on suspicion of possessing child sex abuse images, Duchess of Sussex says allegations were shared with her in 2018

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A statement from Meghan after allegations about child sex abuse images were made against her father.
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Prince William’s surprise appearance on a BBC chat show in which he talked about environmental issues but also his love of Christopher Nolan films and The Celebrity Traitors. Charlotte and Louis are also obsessed with the latter. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30r…

Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton

The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.

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The first exhibition to explore 500 years of British royal jewellery will open at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace in June 2027. Royal Jewellery: From Coronations to Keepsakes will feature more than 300 pieces from the 16th century to now, around 2/3 displayed for 1st time.
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King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales attend a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966.
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The King in Aberfan, 60 years on. “Today, in our nation, and across the world, thoughts will turn to you in Aberfan. Hearts, far from this valley, will ache with yours. Tears, from those who remember, and those who at the time were not yet born, will be shed with yours.”
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, speaks to members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden during a visit to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. The Aberfan disaster was the catastrophic collapse of a National Coal Board spoil tip on 21 October 1966 in the small Welsh mining village of Aberfan, killing 144 people, including 116 children. It remains the worst mining-related disaster in British history. More #GettyVideo 🎥 Ming Yeung 👉 tinyurl.com/3fbmhrh5
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Happy Trafalgar Day, @simonvigar5
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The state banquet for the Sultan of Oman is just beginning.
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In his speech at Windsor Castle, the King pays tribute to Oman’s strategic role in the Middle East. “Oman’s noble efforts in trying to keep open one of the world’s most important shipping routes have been of great service to the whole international community…”
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The Prince and Princess of Wales tonight.
The Prince and Princess of Wales
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Ready for tonight’s State Banquet in Windsor. 📸 @GregWInsight
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A grey, damp day in Windsor for the Omani state visit.
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King Charles III & Queen Camilla with the Prince and Princess of Wales at the formal welcome on the Royal Dais, during the State Visit of the Sultan Of Oman to the UK in Windsor. #princessofwales #katemiddleton #princesskate #statevisit #royals
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Harry and Meghan are back in Nottingham for their first joint public appearance since they moved backed to Britain. It’s where they undertook their first joint public duties after getting engaged in 2017. Of course, these days they don’t represent the monarchy.
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Interest in them may wain over time but it’s natural that this is a hot topic at the moment. Royal insiders are resigned to the monarchy being seen through the lens of the Sussexes’ return for now. It might have been similar If the Duke and Duchess of Windsor had done the same.
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For the hard of thinking, my first tweet described this series of charity visits as their first joint public appearance since their return. The mention of duties referred back to 2017 when they still represented the monarchy.
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