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Prince Harry’s security arrangements while in the UK have been reviewed after he wrote to the Home Secretary asking for a new security review – and the ruling is expected in the coming weeks

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Prince Harry is confident he has finally won his fight to have his automatic armed police protection restored when he visits the UK, according to sources close to the Sussexes. A ruling, reportedly thought to be in the Duke of Sussex’s favour, is set to be announced in the coming weeks after a lengthy battle to have his taxpayer-funded security while in the UK restored.

In May, Harry lost his case at the Court of Appeal against the Home Office to have his automatic police protection restored after his security arrangements when in the UK changed when he and wife Meghan quit their royal roles and the UK.

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However, last month it emerged that his security arrangements were being reviewed after he wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood shortly after her appointment and submitted a formal request for a risk assessment to the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec).

And now a source close to the Sussexes told the Mail On Sunday that following the new risk assessment: “It’s now a formality. Sources at the Home Office have indicated that security is now nailed-on for Harry.”

During his previous High Court case, Harry argued that his security situation in the UK made it “impossible” for him to safely bring his wife Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, back to his home country.

In an interview after the Court of Appeal handed down the judgement last May, he told the BBC: “For the time being, it’s impossible for me to take my family back to the UK safely. I will continue on with a life of public service. So I will always support the charities and the people that mean so much to me.

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“I can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point, and the things that they’re going to miss is, well, everything you know. I love my country I always have done, despite what some people in that country have done. So you know? I miss the UK, I miss parts of the UK.

“Of course I do. And I think that’s it’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.” At present, Harry must inform the Metropolitan Police a month before travelling to the UK, who look at his security needs on a case-by-case basis. But his lawyers have previously argued this has put his life “at stake”.

In October it emerged that a a ‘known’ stalker of Harry came within yards of him during his visit to the UK last September. They were reportedly found hiding in the toilets of a swanky London hotel just minutes before he was due to arrive for an event.

It came after the same woman is said to have been “body blocked” by Harry’s security just days later during his trip to the UK last month. A source added: “If you knew about the kind of threats Harry and his children have been getting then you would understand why he doesn’t want to bring the kids over until police protection is granted.”

A spokesman for the Sussexes declined to comment. A government spokesman 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.’

This week, some of ITV’s most well-known shows made significant changes, but viewers didn’t like the new Lorraine format.

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Lorraine viewers said its new format was ‘hardly worth getting up for’ after the show was cut back to 30 minutes as part of ITV plans to save money. As of today (Monday, January 5), the Lorraine Kelly-fronted show airs from 9.30am to 10am and is also being filmed at anew, smaller studio in Covent Garden, London.

ITV bosses announced a swathe of planned changes last year to the staffing and scheduling of some of its biggest daytime shows including Loose Women, This Morning, Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, which will only air for 30 weeks of the year. But after tuning in for day one of the changes, some viewers were left unimpressed.

One user said, “Lorraine is only on for 30 minutes.” Hardly worthwhile for her to do that. Another also noted that Lorraine’s total on-screen time was “24 minutes minus the ads.”

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Lorraine, Loose Women, and This Morning bid their former studio at the Television Centre in White City, London, goodbye as a result of the changes. All three are being filmed in the basement of the former members’ club The H Club Studio.

Production teams for the three programmes were also merged as part of the sweeping money-saving plans, leading to an estimated 200 job cuts. Lorraine addressed the changes in her first episode of 2026, telling GMB’s Susanna Reid: “t’s all changed and all the same, if you know what I mean. Yeah. It’s all good.”

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror last month, 66-year-old Lorraine explained that while it “wasn’t her decision”, it was is a sign of the times in the TV entertainment industry. “I’m just glad that we’re still there,” she said.

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“We’ve still managed to save some jobs. A lot of my team are going to This Morning. And so yeah, it’s not my decision. It wasn’t a decision that I made.”

As well as taking umbrage with the shorter 30-minute Lorraine slot, the new studio was also a hot topic on social media, with one viewer joking that the veteran presenter “could have presented that from the Photo Booth at Tesco for the time it took.”. Another described it as “small” and “cheap-looking”.

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According to Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV’s Media and Entertainment Division, “Daytime is a really important part of what we do,” the changes will allow us to continue to deliver a schedule that gives viewers the news, debate, and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust, as well as saving money to allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres.

“These changes also help us consolidate our news operations, expand our national, international, and regional news output, and strengthen our long-standing reputation for reliable journalism at a time when our viewers are more and more in need of accurate, objective news coverage.

Eamonn Holmes, a former This Morning star, and relationship councillor Katie Alexander, 43, have been dating since his unexpected breakup with Loose Women anchor, Ruth Langsford.

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TV star, Eamonn Holmes, is doing everything he can to save his relationship with girlfriend, Katie Alexander, 43, according to reports.

The 66-year-old stunned fans in 2024 when it was announced that he and former This Morning co-host, Ruth Langsford, 65, had called time on their marriage and were heading for divorce.

Leaving his loyal fans gobsmacked, Eamonn and relationship councillor, Katie, went public with their romance, jetting off to the party island of Ibiza for the summer and looking very loved-up indeed. However, it’s now been reported that the dad-of-three is worried his girlfriend’s head will be ‘turned’, particularly in light of their age gap

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A source told The Sun that Emma is determined to hold onto Katie because she is aware of his success. There is no denying that there is a 22-year age difference.

He wants to make sure that the woman’s head never turns and that she is “a gorgeous woman in her prime.”

Katie, who rocked up at the £270-a- night Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate with Eamonn on Boxing Day, was also seen by the star’s side at GB News host Nana Akua’s engagement party in the summer.

As they entered the opulent celebration in the capital, the couple seemed content in each other’s company. However, according to later reports, Eamonn’s agonizing health issues caused their relationship to end badly.

A source told the Mail that instead of moving closer to and settling in his hometown of Belfast and complaining that the veteran presenter has less mobility as a result of a botched back operation, he is spending more time with his family in Belfast.

Following the reports, Katie reportedly made an effort to comfort Eamonn, with the mother-of-one telling close friends, “It’s just us.” Always and forever. The couple were later seen in November at John Caudwell’s Mayfair mansion.

Eamonn is now said to be doing everything in his power to keep the relationship going and wants the therapist to be as happy as possible.

The source claimed that the broadcaster doesn’t want to “fear Katie off” and that this “weighing on him” makes him angry when things go wrong at work. However, he makes an effort to bottle all that up whenever he’s with Katie because he doesn’t want to offend her.

Eamonn recently received criticism from his employer on GB News for revealing details of his health condition.

The presenter was defending former British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Peter Mandelson, for urinating in a London street after he was sacked from his role over his links to paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.

Following his spinal issues over the years, Eamonn acknowledged that he was absolutely in need of the restroom and that he is “getting over a medical condition and I just can’t wait.”

“And then (Mandelson) was walking.” What else should the man do, though? Would you let me leave your home and have a pee there, asks the doorknocker.

How dare you, most people will say, “How dare you?” I won’t do that, so I’m arguing that it’s difficult to decide where to actually lie down in public. That is the issue.

However, Eamonn was instructed to wrap things up by saying, “The giveaway is next, as my producer says in my ear.” They’re obviously not interested in this dilemma or how it relates to my identifying with it.

Eamonn’s representative has been contacted by The Mirror to comment on this story.

Following a tragic loss of a family, the dear Good Morning Britain star was left devastated a few months ago.

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A Good Morning Britain star has been supported by fans after opening up about where she has scattered a dear family member’s ashes.

Journalist Katy Rickitt joined the long-running ITV show way back in 2012 as a news correspondent, and has covered a range of stories ever since.

Away from the programme, Katy is married to actor Adam Rickitt, who is best known for playing Nick Tilsley on ITV’s long-running soap Coronation Street from 1997 to 2004.

The pair first met when Katy interviewed Adam back in 2011 on GMB. Three years later, the couple tied the knot in a winter wonderland wedding in December 2014.

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Katy and Adam also have successful individual careers and are the owners of Dexter and Jones, a artisan bottle store in Knutsford, Cheshire.

However, in December, the pair were left devastated when their beloved four-legged family member: Daphne sadly died – with both Katy and Adam left “blindsided” by her passing.

And on Sunday (January 4) Katy took to her Instagram and revealed they had scattered Daphne’s ashes. Alongside a video montage of clips of Daphne, Katy wrote: “Today we scattered our baby Daphne in our special place, Tatton park.

She now bears the branches and forms the base of Rufus, which she also shares with him. Our happiest dog walks as a family featured this dog attacking the gate and @adamrickitt’s feet!

We left, and the clouds gave the impression that she was finally Princess Daphne in the Wobble-bouncing through the Blancmond clouds. You will always be our true baby, and we will always be yours. With big brother Rufus, you can rest peacefully and content. Until we return, “xx”

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Fans expressed their support for Katy and Adam in the comments section. I’m so sorry, Katy and Adam, for sending you so much love.

Another phrase was added: “Aww Katy and Adam, I’m sure Princess Daphne and King Rufus are running free and will be waiting for you all to be together once more.” They are currently known to be peaceful and together. I sincerely love you all. A third chimed in, “Bless your hearts thinking of you.” Enjoy Rufus and Daphne together in heaven.

Following a difficult year marked by an unexpected family change and a tragic death, BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley expressed hope for a quieter 2026.

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Following a number of unexpected and heartfelt family transitions, Jo Whiley described 2025 as a “volatile year” for her. The Radio 2 presenter was struggling to contain her tears when she revealed that her husband had accidentally run over their cat, Simba, in August.

Jo became a carer for her parents, which caused other unexpected changes to her personal life in addition to the tragedy.

Reflecting on last year, she told her co-star Zoe Ball on their Dig It podcast: “Towards the end of the year, just to say, my parents have had loads of health issues, so I’ve suddenly hit that point of my life, which I know a lot of our diggers are at as well, so suddenly becoming a carer and sorting out lots of hospital appointments.

In addition, the second half of this year featured significant growth in the number of things that were important, such as caring for them and being a sibling of a person with a learning disability.

“I’m still on the rollercoaster right now, as we all are,” she continued. It’s been a rollercoaster of a year, it’s not been an easy year.

The 60-year-old said she is now anticipating a calmer 2026 after what she described as a “manic” year.

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She wrote, “Literally, I don’t believe I’ve ever had a day where I haven’t been doing anything.”

So next year, I’m trying to relax, spend more time with my friends and family, and do a little less, continuing to do the pod, radio, and my 90s anthems show, but kind of, not do so many, maybe.

I’m going to try to run and swim more, and I’m also getting back into shape.

She claimed that she had signed up for a half marathon in April, saying that the training required that you do. It’s undoubtedly the only way I can handle it.

While reflecting on 2025, Jo also revisited the heartbreaking loss of their family cat.

She recalled that her husband Steve had previously told her the depressing news to Zoe when she was returning from a vacation.

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Jo explained that Steve initially believed the cat had left after moving her out of the way on their driveway.

She said, “We just can’t figure out what happened.”

Jo continued, stating that the incident left her husband grieving, particularly because of the close friendship he and Simba shared.

“He’s in a world of pain,” she said. “We had to spend the whole day yesterday – luckily the kids weren’t at home when it happened – and a vet came over and put [Simba] out of her misery.

We simply had to wait and figure out what to say and tell the kids.

Archie and Lilibet were last seen in the UK in June 2022 during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, but Harry’s friends claim they would like a reunion.

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Friends of Prince Harry claim he desperately wants King Charles to visit America this year to see his grandchildren. The King last saw Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in 2022 when they visited the UK as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. It means he has only seen six-year-old Archie a handful of times and four-year-old Lilibet only once.

Since then, Harry has been battling with the Home Office to reinstate automatic armed police protection for when he and his family visit the UK. He has not brought his children to the UK since – with Charles also not travelling to the US. But with the news before Christmas that the King’s cancer treatment is to be scaled back in the New Year, Harry has reportedly expressed a desire for his father to come to California to visit.

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When Harry and his son Harry visited Clarence House for tea while on a trip to the UK, the pair apparently last saw each other in person in September, but there haven’t been any reunions since.

A source told The Sun: “Harry has made it clear that he would love his dad to come and visit him and the family. He knows that they are strained, but he has mentioned several times a hope that his father can have a relationship with his grandchildren.” The Mirror has contacted Harry’s office for comment.

It comes amid reports that Harry is also ‘confident’ that his taxpayer-funded police protection when he visits the UK could be restored. The Duke of Sussex lost an appeal in May challenging the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office over the decision that he should receive a different degree of taxpayer-funded protection when in the country.

After Harry and the Duchess of Sussex announced they wanted to step down as senior royals, they first moved to Canada and then California.

However, it has emerged that his security arrangements are now being reviewed after Harry wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood shortly after her appointment and submitted a formal request for a risk assessment to the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which is overseen by the Home Office.

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According to The Telegraph, sources say the feeling is ‘positive’ and that the Sussex camp is ‘cautiously optimistic’ that his automatic security would be reinstated. But Royal author Duncan Larcombe suspects that if the new threat assessment goes Harry’s way, Meghan will have to make some very uncomfortable decisions.

He continued, ” Meghan has essentially been used as an excuse for not visiting the UK in recent years.” However, many people believe that the public’s reaction to her over here is what is the real reason.

Given the new review, he continued, “She has no choice but to think about it if the protection is reinstated for Harry and Meghan when they are on UK soil.” She added, “She has no excuse for her to stay away.

Harry has made it abundantly clear that Meghan and him must avoid visiting his country because of the lack of official security, which typically includes round-the-clock armed security from top professional Met Police officers and access to top-level intelligence.

After losing his court case last year, he said a UK return for the family of four would be “impossible”, adding, “I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point.”

Meghan, 44, has spoken out about the security issue far less frequently than her husband, but she has given the UK a very wide berth since her last significant trip to the UK in 2022.