Good Morning Britain was halted as Richard Madeley shared a huge Prince Harry update. It comes after the Duke of Sussex is believed to have won a government review into his demand for armed security when he visits the United Kingdom.
Before Harry and his wife, Meghan, left the UK for a life in California, the Duke had round-the-clock armed security due to being a senior member of the Royal Family. And while his father is the King, Harry’s armed protection was removed after he stepped down as a working royal.
An assessment in February 2020 stated that his risk had significantly lowered. The Duke, who served in Afghanistan, was previously one of the most at-risk public figures, alongside his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth and the Prime Minister. But during Monday’s episode of GMB, anchor Richard delivered huge news to viewers.
Richard Madeley halted Good Morning Britain to deliver huge Prince Harry news
The broadcaster revealed that he had “breaking news” regarding Harry’s battle with the Home Office to have his armed security reinstated when he is in the UK.
Richard said: “Breaking news this morning that Prince Harry may get his armed protection back when he comes to the UK. It could mean that the King is reunited with his grandchildren for the first time in three years.” Prior to Richard’s news, Ranvir Singh spoke to correspondent Richard Gaisford, who explained that reviews are often carried out on a regular basis for high-profile individuals.
Gaisford explained: “It may be that word has come down that relations are thawing amongst members of the Royal Family, and it would be useful to have Prince Harry back with his family as well.” He also believes that the review could mean a reunion for the Duke and his father, the King, as well as his extended family.
Richard explained that the decision could see Harry reunited with his father, King Charles
Harry has previously said that he feels it is not safe to bring his wife and their two children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilbet, four, to the country he grew up in due to the security threat he faced.
The Duke has battled the High Court and Home Office to have his security reinstated due to the risk he faces on a regular basis, but claimed it was an “establishment stitch-up” when he previously lost the court battle.
But The Sun has claimed that The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) has now instructed its Risk Management Board to reassess Harry’s risk. It’s claimed that the process is currently underway, and evidence has been taken from the government, the police and Prince Harry’s staff.
The Duke of Sussex had his automatic armed protection removed when he stepped down as a senior working royal in 2020 ( Variety via Getty Images)
The decision is expected to be delivered next month. Should Harry’s risk assessment state that he faces a significant risk, it would mean that Brits would pay for the security whenever he returns to the UK.
Currently, if Harry plans to return to the UK, he has to give London’s Metropolitan Police 30 days’ notice so they can run a case-by-case assessment on the Duke’s security and risk. After the High Court decided not to reinstate Harry’s automatic protection, the Home Office said it was “pleased” by the outcome.
But Harry was far from pleased, saying: “The other side have won in keeping me unsafe. I can’t see a world in which I will be bringing my wife and children back at this point.”
Since Harry quit his life in the UK, he lost his home, Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Castle estate. He has only returned to the UK a handful of times on his own, but his family have returned on just a few occasions – for the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen, but Archie and Lilibet remained in California when Harry and Meghan were in the UK when his grandmother died and for her funeral.
A spokesperson for the government said: “The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.”
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Jessie J has opened up about her cancer diagnosis, after originally finding a lump in her right breast this summer, which was removed after she underwent a mastectomy
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Jessie J admits her cancer ‘could come back’ – but is remaining positive(Image: Redferns)
Jessie J has revealed that there’s a chance her cancer “could come back”. The musician announced earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was undergoing treatment.
At the time, the 37-year-old remained positive after the disease was caught in the earlier stages, and it wasn’t an invasive form of the disease. But now, the Think About That hitmaker has revealed that despite undergoing treatment, there is a chance that the cancer could return in the future.
Jessie previously underwent a mastectomy as well as a second operation, which resulted in the hitmaker being forced to postpone her tour due to the complexities of her operation. Now, in a new interview, Jessie admits that while she understands there is a chance it could return, she’s not letting this slow her down.
Jessie, who recently performed at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard, admits that when she was first diagnosed, she “wasn’t scared,” but felt “out of control.” But while most people would instantly bottle things up, Jessie revealed that she’s a “sharer” and had no intentions of sitting at home. Instead, her diagnosis gave her a completely new outlook on life.
“I’ve been really lucky, super lucky to find it so early,” she told ABC News. She added: “It wasn’t invasive, thank God. I know there’s a chance it could come back, but until then, we’re living life.” Sharing her news so publicly was a huge decision as she wanted to break down the barriers surrounding the topic.
It comes after Jessie had an emotional conversation with Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the Royal Variety Performance, where the pair both spoke about their experiences with the cruel disease. Speaking of her conversation with the future Queen, Jessie said: “I hugged the Princess!”
She told the Mirror: “It was lovely, honestly. I think the whole feeling for me was obviously so personal. I felt that I was Jessica. I wasn’t Jessie J. I was just purely there to, like, represent the people that feel lost and lonely and scared, and that’s why I wore the sweatsuit to represent the people that are on the sofa feeling scared and alone and depressed, and it’s so beautiful what they’re doing.
“Kate and women just show they’re actually speaking up for people that feel suicidal and alone. And obviously, mum to mum, with breast cancer in the public eye, I wanted to acknowledge that. It wasn’t a moment that I even thought that people would even see, I was with her in that moment. It was lovely to have a second to just, honestly, give another mama a hug, see you.”
Jessie postponed her No Secrets Tour across the UK and Europe until next year while she awaits another operation. Speaking previously about her diagnosis, the singer said: “I’m just grateful for the lessons and grateful, honestly, for the connectivity that has given me with so many people having cancer.
“I wouldn’t have had the beautiful conversations that I’ve had. And I’ve been a better parent, I’ve been a better person. I’ve honestly not sweated the small stuff. Some things that used to stress me out don’t any more, because when life turns into something that you feel like you can’t control, you just gotta sit the f*** down.”
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Actress Dame Judi Dench has revealed that she’s been forced to give up acting as well as driving and fears that she will ‘lose the plot’ as her eyesight continues to worsen
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Dame Judi Dench admits losing her eyesight and independence is a ‘crusher’(Image: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for BFI)
Dame Judi Dench has shared the reality of her worsening eyesight. The legendary actress, 91, admits she can no longer see her television and now has to rely on her team in order to help her with everyday activities.
13 years ago, the stage and screen star was diagnosed with Age-related Macular Degeneration, which can lead to permanent and rapid central vision loss. This is the primary cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. But now, the James Bond icon admits that even her close-up vision is “a fog”.
Dame Judi now suffers from both of her eyes being “wet”, the worst part of her condition, but there is nothing which can be done to prevent the condition from worsening, or any solution when it comes to treating the condition.
“It’s a crusher,” she said in a new interview. The actress shared that she’s no longer able to drive, has been forced to give up embroidering cushions, reading and watching television. But there is something that Dame Judi admits she misses on a regular basis.
Speaking to Radio Times, she said: “Well, I miss seeing Clive Myrie doing Mastermind, but I can hear the questions.” She went on to clarify that she has the television on so she can listen to it, rather than watch. Elsewhere, Dame Judi admitted: “Oh yes, and I do now,” when asked whether she fears losing the plot.
And while the actress is able to remember countless Shakespeare tales, she revealed that she has a bad short-term memory. “But I can’t remember what I’m doing tomorrow, I swear to you,” she explained.
Dame Judi’s admission comes after she told her close friend, Sir Ian McKellen, that she “can’t recognise anybody”. She told the Lord of the Rings legend: “I can’t see anyone. I’ve got, you know, that thing. I can’t recognise anybody. I can’t see the television, I can’t see to read.”
She later explained that others perceive her as snobbish because she doesn’t greet them, when, in reality, she simply cannot make them out. She explained to ITV News: “People think, ‘Oh, get her. She’s got very grand.’ It’s because I can’t see!” When Sir Ian enquired whether she ever approaches “total strangers” and says “lovely to see you again”, Dame Judi giggled before confessing this happens “sometimes”.
But for Dame Judi, she is now no longer able to go out alone due to her worsening eyesight, explaining to Trinny Woodall that she has to have somebody with her at all times as she can’t see and fears that she will “walk into something and fall over”.
Dame Judi described losing her independence as “ghastly,” explaining: “It’s terrible to be so dependent on people.” She’s also ruled out returning to the stage and taking on any future acting work. When questioned in 2024 about plans for future roles, she heartbreakingly replied: “No, no, I can’t even see!”
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Nevertheless, opportunities still arise. This Christmas, Dame Judi appears in a television advert for disaster relief charity ShelterBox, where she’s spotted passing on a red lacy thong as a gift to her mate and fellow thespian Dame Imelda Staunton.
She’s also teaming up once again with Sir Ian, her co-star from what many consider the finest ever staging of Shakespeare’s Macbeth half a century ago, to champion a fresh scheme aimed at introducing the Bard’s works to younger audiences.
Exactly 10 years since he blasted into space, Tim Peake reveals the lessons he learned in orbit – and what the future holds for public space travel
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Astronaut, Major Tim Peake(Image: Mike Marsland/Getty Images for G)
Performing a clumsy but weightless backwards somersault, astronaut Major Tim Peake declared with undisguised glee that life in orbit was “absolutely spectacular.” The first Brit to visit the International Space Station and complete a spacewalk, through him we could all vicariously live out our dreams of becoming astronauts. A decade later, now 53, he’s lost none of the boyish enthusiasm that won our hearts, telling The Mirror: “The extraordinary view of the planet earth is probably by far the most special thing about being in space. It’s awe inspiring, seeing the Milky Way rise – 200 billion stars of our own galaxy that’s incredibly special as well.”
Next Monday at 11.03am – marking the exact moment 10 years ago on December 15 2015 that Tim blasted into space – a mass paper rocket launch will be staged at London’s Science Museum. Schools across the UK will also be invited to join in a lesson with Tim, broadcast live from the museum, following a day of free activities hosted there by the astronaut on Sunday.
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Tim says: “There will be explosive live shows and kids can learn how to send a rocket up into space.” The first astronaut to run the equivalent of the London Marathon in space, Tim recalls blasting off from the launch site in Kazakhstan as if it was yesterday. Waving to the throngs of people who had gathered for the launch, he walked side by side with Russian commander Yuri Malenchko and American NASA astronaut Tim Kopra, before they stepped inside the Soyuz rocket.
But, as the hatch door closed, they were plunged into silence. “There was a real switch going from all that buzz and activity to going up inside the rocket,” says Tim. “Inside the capsule, when the hatch closes – that’s the moment when everything shifts. It’s just three people crammed in like sardines in a tin waiting for the blue touchpaper to light. That’s the time when you shut everything else out and you just focus on what you’ve been training for, for so many years.”
Inside the Soyuz there’s the descent module for launch and re-entry, and the orbital module – a cramped, bell-shaped capsule, providing tightly seated living space for the crew. It took six hours for the 7 tonne Soyuz to reach the 400 tonne Space Station, arriving at 5.33pm.
But the astronauts didn’t open the hatch until 7.58pm. Only once they were sure the connection between the two crafts was airtight, did they enter the Space Station, which would become Tim’s home for the next six months. Orbiting the earth presented Tim – who lives in Chichester with his wife Rebecca, 51, and their sons Thomas, 16, and Oliver, 14 – with a treasure chest of unearthly delights.
His most memorable was undoubtedly the space walk. “I’ll never forget it,” he says. “It’s one thing to dock in space, which is like a moment out of Moonraker, but it’s another to put on a space suit and go outside. The feeling of danger is palpable. You’re in this environment you’re not supposed to be in – but it’s also incredibly beautiful, peaceful and tranquil being surrounded by the universe. To be out there floating around in space is the most special experience ever. Being in space taught me that this planet is the most beautiful planet I’ve ever seen, and set in the backdrop of the infinite universe it makes you realise we need to look after it.”
Taking part in more than 250 scientific experiments during his mission, he also engaged 2 million schoolchildren across Europe in at least 30 projects. Now retired, but still an ambassador for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) he is passionate about inspiring the next generation of explorers, engineers and scientists.
Running the London Marathon strapped to the Space Station’s treadmill by a bungee cord attached to a harness, so he didn’t float away, was another intergalactic feat. He completed the virtual course – in support of The Prince’s Trust (now The King’s Trust) – in 3 hours, 35 minutes and 21 seconds, while watching fellow runners pound the London streets below him via video link.
Low gravity meant Tim’s legs only had to carry 80% of his actual weight. “You could say we’re cheating in a way, but the reality is that if you have all that weight on your collarbone it forces you into this forward position,” he explains. “The treadmill was incredibly narrow, which meant I couldn’t run with my normal gait. It’s a bit like when models walk down the catwalk and they have to put one foot in front of the other – you have to run a bit like that.
“For three and a half hours your blood circulation is cut off by wearing this ridiculous harness and you have to really focus on every foot you place being accurate, so you don’t trip up. After about an hour, I was desperate to get off, so I got faster and faster, because I wanted to finish it as soon as possible. I’d say it is harder to run a marathon in space, but being able to watch the live London marathon at the same time really inspired me.”
His muscles also recovered quicker, because he floated off the treadmill without putting his full body weight on his tired legs. But he failed to beat his earthly time. When he ran the London Marathon in 1999 he finished in 3 hours and 18 minutes. Waxing lyrical about wonders he saw from space – including the Sahara desert, the Amazon rainforest and the Himalayas – Tim says the juxtaposition between the awesome views and the everyday was mindblowing.
Tim, who joined the Army at 19, becoming a pilot in the Army Air Corps and then joining the European Space Agency astronaut corps in 2009, says: “There’s almost this disconnect between normality and awe and wonder. On the one hand you’re working really hard and the next you pass by the window and suddenly see Earth beneath you. “You see this magnificent view of the Aurora at night, or a thunderstorm – and it blows your mind.”
Orbiting around 250 miles above Earth, Tim loved looking down at the planet from the space station’s Cupola – a unique observation deck with seven windows – and shared his images and thoughts on social media. “When you see the Aurora and the small strip of atmosphere that protects us from space, it gives you an appreciation of just what our planet is doing to protect us from a harsh environment.”
The strip of atmosphere, while remarkably thin, technically extends thousands of miles – blending into space and gradually fading. “Back in the Apollo era – they said we came all this way to see what’s on the moon – but what we really discovered was planet Earth,” says Tim, who landed back on terra firma on June 18 2016.
Twenty five this year, the International Space Station will be deorbited in 2031. Advanced technology and high maintenance costs mean it will be replaced by multiple commercial space stations. Tim says: “Space tourists have been spending 10 to 12 days on the ISS for the last 10 years. As it gets easier and cheaper to get to space, we’re seeing more and more people doing it.”
But while singer Katy Perry joined an all female crew to go into space in April this year, it will still be a while before ordinary people can fly to the moon and back, as it currently costs more than £40m. In the meantime, there are still serious space missions in the offing. Artemis II is a NASA-led crewed mission that will send four astronauts on a 10-day flight around the Moon and back, with a launch targeted for early 2026. The lunar flyby will be to test systems for future landings. China also has its own space station now.
Tim continues: “I’m a fan of using space for science and space for the benefit of everybody. I don’t think there’s a huge public appetite for just watching people with high net worth having a quick six minutes of weightlessness in space. Having said that, back in the 1920s and 30s, it was only very wealthy people flying across the Atlantic.
“Today it’s affordable for a much larger percentage of the population. In 100 years time we could be seeing a transportation system that would get you from London to Sydney in 45 minutes [via space] and it could be affordable for a large percentage of people. We might look back at rich people and celebrities going to space and think it was just the start.”
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Find out more about how to join in with Tim Peake’s activities at The Science Museum on Sunday 14th and Monday 15th December here
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Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has shown off her blossoming baby bump in a series of raunchy photos backstage at the show ahead of the final
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Strictly Come Dancing’s Dianne Buswell donned the outfit from tonight’s routine(Image: Instagram)
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell showed off her growing baby bump in a see-through catsuit as she posed backstage at the show. The gorgeous Australian professional dancer, 36, looked positively glowing as she posed for a series of snaps behind-the-scenes at Elstree studios, where the BBC hit is filmed.
Explaining that the routine had been shot in advance she said: “Back when we filmed this number I hadn’t told any of the pros that I was pregnant yet it was my little secret …. last night I found my outfit on the rack and thought I would do a growth chart.” She added: “He’s certainly grown.”
Dianne tenderly placed her hand on her growing baby bump as she struck a pose in the sheer black outfit. Dianne’s Strictly co-star, Nadiya Bychkova, 36, matched with her in the same outfit as she showed off her toned figure and turned to the back to reveal the backless aspect of the look.
The pair wore the outfits for a performance from the professional dancers in the results show on Sunday. The routine saw the main case and the ensemble collaborate for The Cell Block Tango from the musical Chicago.
Viewers were left delighted at the routine as they took to social media to share their views on the performance. One wrote on X: “I’ve never seen a serve like that.” A second said: “Wow! That was incredible from the professionals.”
A third fans posted: “That pro number… omg absolutely incredible.” A fourth social media user wrote: “That routine from the pro’s was just stunning stunning stunning. What a beautiful performance.” A fifth added: “That group number ATEEEE obsessed.” Another awestruck viewer shared: “My jaw is on the floor, strictly female pros I love you.”
Musicals Week saw the five remaining celebrities in the hit BBC dance competition take to the dance floor on Saturday evening to perform their routines and try to impress both the judges and viewers. Former Love Island star Amber Davies and her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin topped the leader board on the night with a perfect score of 40.
Meanwhile, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and her pro Julian Caillon, actor Lewis Cope and his partner Katya Jones and influencer George Clarke and dancer Alexis Warr all tied with 35 points each.
Former Lioness Karen Carney and her partner Carlos Gu were at the bottom of the board having scored 34 points. But, the results show on Sunday left fans shocked as they saw favourites Lewis and Amber unexpectedly become the bottom two stars.
After performing in the dance off, the judges decided to save Amber, meaning Lewis and Katya were dropped from the competition. Viewers were left devastated by the decision as they took to social media to express their disappointment.
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One wrote on X: “Lewis was arguably the best dancer this show has seen in years so what the f**k.” A second commented: “I don’t understand what’s happening on #BBCStrictly right now but this is f*****g awful.” A third shared: “Well that ends my interest this year. Lewis, you were outstanding.”
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I’m A Celeb star Jack Osbourne cleared up the claims that Kelly Brook was a ‘bully’ as he labelled her ‘awesome’ and said they had an ‘absolutely fine friendship in camp’
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Jack, 40, left I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! on Friday evening
I’m A Celeb star Jack Osbourne has opened up on his relationship with fellow campmate Kelly Brook after his sister Kelly Osbourne previously shared her honest thoughts on Instagram. Jack, 40, left I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! on Friday evening and was the joint seventh to leave, exiting alongside actress Lisa Riley in a shock double elimination.
During his time in the jungle, Jack appeared to clash with campmate Kelly over cooking duties, and Jack’s sister labelled Kelly Brook a ‘bully’. Kelly Osbourne said: “You bring out my big‑sister vibes where I want to attack you because I feel like you’re a bit of a bully.”
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Now, Jack has opened up on the claims and told The Sun: “Kelly is not a bully at all. Kelly Brook is awesome. We had an absolutely fine friendship in camp. There was never anything, at least on my side. We were chill the whole time. We got on great, just like everyone.”
He added: “I think it was just the protectiveness. I haven’t seen the whole episodes yet, so I don’t know what went out there, what was said.”
Kelly Brook has also opened up on their friendship since leaving the jungle and told The Daily Mail that they ‘got on so well’. She added: “I probably got on with him the best out of everyone, like Jack, Martin and Vogue – they were my people in there.”
Upon leaving the Jungle, Jack also revealed that his wife is pregnant with their second child together. Aree is 28 weeks pregnant and was able to tell Jack’s father, Ozzy, that she was expecting a child before he died in July this year.
Jack told The Sun that it was “healing” to be expecting a child whilst dealing with the death of his father. “It’s awesome. I think it’s been partly a healthy distraction, partly healing.
Ozzy Osbourne died in July this year, after suffering a heart attack. He died just weeks after performing his final concert in Birmingham.
Some fans found Jack’s constant hovering in the kitchen whilst on I’m A Celeb difficult to watch, but others felt this was a symptom of Jack not coping too well. Alison Hammond shared this view, saying on Unpacked that she thought it was “too soon” after Ozzy’s death for Jack to be on the show.
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It comes as the final Bushtucker Trial saw the remaining celebs face their final challenge of the series. All celebs managed to take home all of their stars, which means they were rewarded with a banquet of their choice.
The final episode also saw Ginge be crowned as winner of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2025. Celebs Go Dating’s Tom Read Wilson placed second and EastEnders’ Shona McGarty places third.
