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The Duchess of Sussex has been mocked online after eagle-eyed royal fans noticed she was holding her jam-making equipment upside down

Meghan Markle has left royal fans baffled by a strange post to promote her latest drop with her lifestyle brand As Ever.

Before jetting off to France for Paris Fashion Week, the Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram oto reveal a new product – a 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand – as well as a restock of her apricot spread and orange marmalade. To promote the launch, Meghan shared new photographs of herself posing candidly in the kitchen of her Montecito mansion in California, using canning equipment to pull a jar of jam out of a large saucepan on the stove.

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But eagle-eyed royal fans were quick to notice a peculiar detail in Meghan’s jam-making photographs, which first appeared on her As Ever website. Taking to social media in droves, fans pointed out that Meghan appeared to be holding her equipment “upside down”, with some even joking it was her “first time” attempting to make the product.

Meghan appeared to be holding the curved end of the lifter – which is specially shaped for lifting jars – instead of the black rubber handles.

One person wrote online: “OMG! She’s holding the jar lifter upside down!!!” while another experienced jam maker said: “She’s using the jar lifter wrong! I’ve been canning for years.”

Many were quick to question that Meghan’s inexperience using the equipment speaks directly against the fact that the jams have long been marketed as being “inspired by the recipe she crafted in her home kitchen”.

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Another person noted: “You’d SO use the back burner and hold the clamp upside down,” while one more fan wrote: “Here’s Meghan acting like she personally cans all the jars at her home. How authentic. Must be her first time. I did the same thing and was corrected by my mother.”

The jar tongs Meghan was using in the picture are traditionally used to safely lift hot jars and cans from boiling water, especially when canning jars at home.

The post comes after Meghan quietly announced her new As Ever wine, just days before heading to Paris for an appearance at the Balenciaga show for fashion week.

Meghan subtly announced the new offering with a coded post on social media, with the caption reading: “We heard you missed us. We’re back…and we brought a friend.”

The official As Ever website revealed more about the white wine, which is the third varietal of wine available for sale from the Duchess of Sussex’s brand.

“Our first Sauvignon Blanc is bright and balanced, with citrus aromatics, a smooth finish, and refreshing versatility,” an official description says. “Crafted for everyday dinners and celebratory gatherings alike, this thoughtfully made wine is perfect for sharing, gifting, and savouring in every season.”

Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke has been a part of the show since it began in 2004, and has seen many changes over the years – but he’s still going strong

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Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke, who will be celebrating his 60th birthday next July, still has the agility of a man in his 30s on the dance floor.

Anton, who has been a part of every series of Strictly since its inception in 2004 – initially as a professional dancer and then as a judge from 2021 – confesses that one aspect of his craft is becoming somewhat of a “struggle” with age.

Speaking to Woman’s Weekly, he revealed how he’s always kept himself physically fit: “I know my body. I have got a good understanding of it.

“I tend to push myself, but I don’t try and break myself. Consistency is key. I feel blessed. People half my age are struggling with certain bits. I’m very fortunate I don’t. I’ve looked after myself and I haven’t been silly.”

However, while executing the steps isn’t an issue, remembering their sequence can be tricky: “Remembering what comes next is a bit of a lottery! That’s more of a struggle,” Anton admitted.

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One thing that keeps Anton in shape is chasing after his twins George and Henrietta, whom he and his wife Hannah Summers welcomed in 2017.

As “slightly older parents,” both Anton and his wife Hannah Summers appreciate being able to participate in sports with their children as they grow stronger and bigger.

“One of the joys of being my age and having children is, it keeps you young,” he said.

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He also shared that his daughter Henrietta is passionate about horse riding, while his son George shows more interest in football and rugby.

The twins are also admirers of their father’s literary works. Anton expanded his repertoire in 2018, launching his Buckingham Hotel series of novels.

The eighth instalment, A Winter Ball, is set for release later this month.

Alongside his adult fiction, he’s penned several children’s books in recent years, acknowledging he values “getting a steer” from his youngsters on what captures their interest.

Anton made a permanent transition from the Strictly dance floor to the judging panel in 2021, following temporary cover for Motsi Mabuse during Covid restrictions.

After warning that change is on his agenda when he eventually becomes King, a palace insider has revealed exactly what Prince William intends to do when the time comes

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Opening up in one of his most candid interviews to date, Prince William set out his agenda for ‘change’ when he becomes King.

And now a source close to the Prince of Wales has revealed the exact two ways in which William will shake up the monarchy when the time comes. Just last week, the heir to the throne set out his approach for when he takes the top job explaining: “Change is on my agenda – change for good”. It came as he appeared on the Apple TV show The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy as he gave a tour of Windsor Castle and the surrounding area to the Schitt’s Creek star.

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And although in the show, he didn’t specifically say what changes he was looking at, a source close to the palace has revealed what they might be.

Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, they said: “”Prince William’s been quite vocal about what he wants to do when the time comes. [To be] more accessible, more approachable.”

In the travel show, William also candidly described how his wife Kate’s cancer battle left him overwhelmed, revealed his children do not have mobile phones, and said he aims to create a “ world in which my son is proud of what we do”.

He referred to being Prince of Wales and king as a ‘job’ and said he takes his ‘roles’ and ‘responsibilities’ seriously but it was important “you don’t feel they own you – you have to own them”.

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His comments are his most detailed reflections on being heir to the throne to date, and he explained: “I think it’s safe to say that change is on my agenda – change for good,” he told Levy as they discussed his future role as king and how his son Prince George will one day succeed him.

William added: “And I embrace that and I enjoy that change – I don’t fear it. That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change. Not overly radical change, but changes that I think that need to happen.”

The future king was filmed in early February chatting with Levy in Windsor Castle as he played tour guide for his guest, when they walked William’s black cocker spaniel Orla through the grounds and they spoke over a pint in The Two Brewers, a local pub.

And royal biographer Andrew Morton also told the publication: “He struck me as one of the lads. That’s different from previous generations. He seems very much one of us, even though he is the future King.”

Prince George, who celebrated his 12th birthday in July, will follow his grandfather Charles and father William to be king and the Prince of Wales said about the young royal: “I want to create a world in which my son is proud of what we do, a world and a job that actually does impact people’s lives for the better.”

He appeared to suggest he wanted to ensure his son did not face a repeat of ‘practices’ from the past he and brother Prince Harry had faced when younger, a possible reference to intrusive press scrutiny that also plagued their mother Diana, Princess of Wales.

A man has shared his disbelief after finding a signed Taylor Swift CD in a charity shop for just £1.50 – and it’s worth a small fortune online to fans of the singer

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A bargain hunter was left stunned after stumbling upon a signed Taylor Swift CD in a charity shop while rummaging through unwanted items. He had asked a colleague to keep an eye out for the pop star’s debut album, intending to surprise his fiancée with it – but he never anticipated being handed a signed copy.

He shared on Reddit: “I told my coworker who thrifts to keep an eye out for Taylor Swift’s first album for my fiancée. The dude comes in with this today – $1.99 [£1.50] price tag.”

After a swift Google search, he found that the charity shop find could fetch a staggering $800 [£596] online, as fans are often prepared to shell out for such memorabilia.

He continued: “Once I told him that was an $800-plus CD, he kept it, of course. Incredible luck on his end.”

Reacting to the post, one user commented: “Some people have all the luck. You’re a good person for telling him what that’s worth – especially if it has the original ‘Picture to Burn’ lyrics.”

Another user chimed in: “Gonna be real – you should’ve kept it to yourself and surprised your fiancée, who would treasure it.

“Instead, you told him – when he wouldn’t have found it without you in the first place. If I were your fiancée and saw this, I’d be so p***ed.”

A third user added: “I had an autographed first CD of hers just like this that my parents got for me when she was playing at a super small venue near us – and I lost it years later. Wonder what it would be worth now.”

One more user chimed in: “In high school, I had a mate who wouldn’t let me drive home until I promised not to laugh and would listen with an open mind… as he handed me this CD.

“I popped it in on the 10-minute drive home and ended up driving around until I finished the album.

“Mad, because I was never into Swift before or after this album. And even madder – I bumped into that mate for the first time in like five years just yesterday.”

Another user shared: “I’ve actually got the same signed CD. My ex went to the Mall of America to see some ‘up-and-coming country singer’ back in the day, and I told her to grab me a copy if she could. I completely forgot I had it until now.”

A final user added: “She opened for Brad Paisley on a tour. Her merch area was flogging this signed CD for 20 quid.

Selena Gomez tied the knot with her fiancé, Benny Blanco, but it looks like some people were left off the guest list, and her kidney donor has now spoken out

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Selena Gomez’s kidney donor has broken her silence on her wedding snub. The singing sensation tied the knot with music star Benny Blanco alongside some of her closest friends and family as well as several celebrity faces.

However, Francia Raisa was not on the guest list which was a surprise to some. Actress Francia is known for donating her kidney to Selena after she was told by doctors she needed the operation due to her lupus.

The 37-year-old has now spoken in an interview where she dismissed fall out rumours despite not going to the celebrity wedding. Plenty of well-known names were at the special event including Taylor Swift, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Ed Sheeran and plenty more.

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In the interview, which was reportedly filmed at a bookstore, Francia wished Gomez the best ahead of her wedding while speaking in Spanish.

She said: “I know she’s getting married, and I’m very happy for her. And look… she has a life and she is already a billionaire and I am grateful that I could do that for her.”

She was then asked what she would say to anyone who is considering donating an organ, where she said that the process is about saving someone’s life and not creating a bond.

Francia explained: “Look, from the beginning, the doctors told me, it’s a donation. If you are going to donate a dollar to St. Jude or somewhere else, you’re not going to call to say, ‘Hey, what are you doing with my dollar?’

“It’s a donation and it’s something nice that I was able to do. I am grateful that I am alive and I can say that I have saved a life.”

The How I Met Your Father actress responded when she was asked about rumours that she was “angry” with Selena due to how she was treating her body after receiving her kidney.

Francia said: “Well, right now what you are asking me is nonsense that has been in the media, and there are too many rumors. I’ve never said anything. When that rumor came out that I had gotten angry or something like that because [Gomez] was smoking, I wasn’t aware of those rumors.”

Francia donated a kidney to Gomez in 2017 after the star had been diagnosed with lupus. Sufferers of the disease have hyperactive immune systems that can attack their healthy tissues and organs which can include the kidneys.

In 2024, she told E! News that she and Selena would go long periods of time without talking but were still friends with each other.

“One of the best, the best friendships that I know, you go a year without talking, and then when you see each other again, it’s like you never went a day without talking. So, that’s where it’s at,” she said.

Shoppers praise this Xbox headset as ‘the best I’ve owned in 20 years’ and right now, avid gamers or Christmas Gift hunters can pick them one up for £70 less thanks to this flash sale

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If you’re on the hunt for a top-notch multiplatform gaming headset, then look no further than the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro. Whether you’re an avid gamer yourself or gifting one this Christmas season, shoppers “cannot fault” this Turtle Beach headset.

The Stealth Pro is Turtle Beach’s high-end wireless gaming headset, boasting an impressive array of features and compatibility with every major platform – it even offers dual connectivity, making it the only headset you’ll ever need.

Nathan Bliss, The Mirror’s Gaming Editor, tested the Xbox version of the Stealth Pro, but don’t worry about platform specifics, as these headphones are compatible with PlayStation consoles, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, and other Bluetooth devices. It’s certainly a better choice over the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro PlayStation version, which doesn’t support either of Microsoft’s consoles.

Normally retailing for a steep £279.99, this Stealth Pro Headset is currently up for grabs for 25% less thanks to Amazon’s Prime Day deals, saving shoppers a massive £70.

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Nathan Bliss highlights some of the headset’s best features. You’ve got two mics to switch between: the built-in, dual concealed mic for when you’re sporting these hefty lads on the go, and the detachable boom mic with ANC for when you’re deep in online gameplay. Both the boom mic and dual concealed mic utilise Turtle Beach’s S.M.A.R.T. (Sonic Measurement Audio Reduction Tuning) mic, noise-cancelling tech, designed to pick up your voice while leaving out all the background sounds.

The 50mm detachable drivers are a joy, enhanced by the ANC, but these high-end features come with a hefty price tag. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is priced at £279.99 for the Xbox version when purchased directly from Turtle Beach, putting it in direct competition with the Razer Barracuda Pro. However, when compared, the Stealth Pro proves to be much more versatile.

The headphones feature high-quality memory foam ear cushions, as well as a similarly comfortable headband, making them suitable for extended wear, despite weighing approximately 400g (excluding the detachable microphone). The Stealth Pro is certainly on the heavier side, with the Razer Barracuda Pro being approximately 60g lighter, but this adds to the premium feel, and the cushions are so comfortable that it’s not an issue.

Nathan describes the adjustable noise cancellation as “top-tier”, writing: “The Turtle Beach audio hub allows you to switch between ambient and full ANC swiftly and easily. It’s full ANC mode offers the best noise cancellation experience I’ve had with a gaming headset, and the focus it provides to secure those crucial eliminations in tense moments without being distracted by external noise is invaluable. Even when hoovering (everyone needs a cleaning playlist, right?), the sound comes through cleanly, making it an incredibly versatile piece of kit.”

Nathan summarises: “The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is hands down the best multiplatform gaming headset I’ve ever used. Its impressive array of features, comfort, and ability to connect to any device – not to mention the fact you never have to worry about battery life thanks to its dual battery system – makes it an extremely attractive option.”

“With other gaming headsets on the market, you often find yourself having to choose between platform connectivity, wireless, Bluetooth, comfort, noise cancellation and battery life. But with the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, you can have your cake and eat it too. That is, if you can afford it.”

Amazon shoppers who have picked up this headset can’t stop raving about it, with one thrilled customer sharing: “Happy customer, coming from Steel Series Nova 3x and then 5x to this, what a difference!! more immersive, better sound, noise isolation and the bonus of ANC. Lucky I got it for less than half of retail just because of no og box. Most important of all, no connection issues, unlike the SteelSeries!”

While another buyer beams: “One of the best gaming headsets I’ve owned in the last 20 years. I play Battlefield and FPS, and these give me the edge when it comes to Spatial Audio and understanding exactly where those footsteps are coming from. Swappable batteries are a nice feature.”

Though this shopper presents a balanced argument, writing: “I finally found a gaming headset that’s ideal for me after coming from Turtle Beach X800 to Turtle Beach Air, then SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, which had great sound. This Turtle Beach Stealth Pro was easy to set up and configure the sound, with compatibility with multiple platforms. I honestly cannot fault this headset, the only downside is the clamp force is a little bit getting used to as it’s a new headset, but that will bed in once it’s been used(my big head), all in all very happy and worth the money. Coming to this from a previous headset, which was a Steelseries Artis Pro Wireless, and I can tell this has that extra mile in it, so very happy.”