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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has already set tongues wagging during his bombshell four-day trip to the UK, and is set to make a startlingly generous gesture

Prince Harry’s four-day trip to the UK has already caused quite the stir, and it appears he set to make a major announcement while here.

The Duke of Sussex landed on British soil this morning, having flown over from California solo, without his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, or their two young children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four.

Montecito-based Harry, 40, rarely journeys across the Atlantic to the country of his birth, with tensions still very much fraught between the Sussexes and the rest of the British Royal Family. On this occasion, however, Harry was in London on a purpose very close to his heart, the WellChild Awards.

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Harry, who is a Wellchild patron, attended the very special event this evening, which celebrates the achievements and resilience of seriously ill youngsters and their families. And this isn’t the only good deed he’ll be getting up to during his flying visit on this side of the pond.

Over the course of just four days, the Duke will partake in various charity-focused duties, including an informal meet with Children in Need. And it’s understood the generous prince has given a eye-popping donation to the charity, which supports disadvantaged children across the UK.

Earlier today, after arriving in the UK, Harry prioritised visiting his grandmother’s grave in Windsor, where he was seen paying his respects privately inside St George’s Chapel, where he laid a wreath and some flowers.

It’s been rumoured that this brief trip could well see Harry reunite with his father, King Charles, with a long-awaited meeting understood to be a possibility.

A source told the Daily Mail: “A meeting with Charles is not off the table, but the only people who would know about it are Clive Alderton [the King’s private secretary] and Charles and Harry. If anything is planned, then he is keeping this extremely close to his chest. It certainly is part of his intention to see his father. If it’s on Wednesday, then he would make it work.”

However, it’s understood to be a different story entirely when it comes to Harry’s relationship with his brother Prince William, with the pair understood not to be on speaking terms.

This is despite the siblings having been in close proximity today. Indeed, Harry was just a few short miles away from his brother while visiting the late Queen’s grave.

While Harry was laying his flowers, Prince William and his wife Kate, the Princess of Wales, were just on the other side of Windsor Great Park, where they were meeting with WI members as part of a sweet tribute to the beloved grandmother and monarch.

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Olivia Attwood has admitted that her marriage to Bradley Dack “isn’t perfect” after hitting headlines last week for a boozy Ibiza trip with close pal Pete Wicks.

Olivia Attwood is used to putting terrible partners through their paces, whether she’s standing her ground in the Love Island villa or correcting unfaithful contestants on Bad Boyfriends . However, the now-married star, 34, admits she’s the one who’s been in trouble with her husband Bradley Dack after a recent Ibiza trip.

“I am wild and I do go to Ibiza every year,” she says. “I let my hair down and I do get told off by my husband and I’m honest about that. “I’m not alone in that. The difference is that other people in our industry just wouldn’t be honest to say that. That is just what happens. I’m just not perfect, Brad’s not perfect, but we make it work.”

Earlier this month, the presenter was spotted looking cosy with her KISS FM co-host Pete Wicks while on the holiday. The pair made headlines when the former TOWIE star was seen with his arm around Olivia’s waist as they partied with friends on a yacht trip. But after seven years in the spotlight, happily married Olivia is used to dealing with rumours.

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“I think it’s going to be expected when you have two straight people working together,” she says. “It happened when I first joined TOWIE and Pete and I became very close. We spent a lot of time together. There was a rumour mill spinning back then and I expect it. I honestly do know that the way I am with the press and how I survive in my career is that I just don’t deep it that much. Unless it was something really bad that someone was saying about me, I don’t get too invested.”

Olivia has previously admitted that she signed up for Love Island as “a very public revenge” after discovering Bradley had been cheating on her. She left the show with Chris Hughes, but when they eventually split after seven months, she rekindled her romance with Bradley and they married in 2023.

Having reformed a bad boyfriend of her own, Olivia is ready to help a new cast of exasperated partners to train their significant others – although it’s proven to be a challenge in series two of her ITV2 show. “These boyfriends make the last series’ boyfriends look positively vanilla,” she says. “They are a lot naughtier. With a second series, you can become a bit braver and there’s a lot more depth. We explore the reasons for people’s behaviour on a much deeper level. It’s very funny in part and it’s very emotional.”

On the show, Olivia lures eight men to a paradise island under the illusion that they’re taking part in new reality show Hot Shots , on which they will compete to see who is the biggest party animal. After a night on the town, the men are confronted by their long-suffering girlfriends and revealed to actually be on Bad Boyfriends .

From serial cheaters to one man who spent his girlfriend’s birthday at a strip club, Olivia had her work cut out. “Some of the things that come out of the boys’ mouths, I’m like, ‘What the hell are you thinking?’” she says. “I’m firm with them and I don’t take any s**t. You can’t bulls**t a bulls**tter because I’ve been there, done that, got the T-shirt. But I also feel protective because once we reveal the fake show, all those boys have to be reconciled to agree to stay on the actual show, which is Bad Boyfriends , which is scary and not what they expected.”

Olivia adds that she sets out to help the boyfriends “evolve” throughout the show. “I think by berating someone or belittling them or just having a go, you’re not going to get the best out of them,” she says. “They’re going to go, ‘Do you know what? F this, I’m off.’ And that’s not what we want at all.”

Olivia channelled the late Caroline Flack when hosting the show after her experience on Love Island in 2017. “I always want to check in with the contestants off-camera because I know what they feel like,” she says. “I’ve been a contributor more than once and as much as people like to roll their eyes at reality TV, it is a very brave thing to do. It’s scary. You don’t have your phone, you don’t know any of these people, you’re putting trust in a production company. I was this absolute gobs***e on Love Island , but underneath I was a bit nervous. I remembered the way Caroline was with us, I will never forget that ever. It’s always what I wanted to be like if I was ever lucky enough to get into the position that I am now in.”

With all the drama on the show, Olivia says it makes her glad to be in her thirties. “When I’m speaking, especially to the younger girls, I can’t wait for them to get to a stage in their life where I am,” she says. “I’m so happy to be in my thirties and know what I want from life and know what I will and won’t accept. I was really lost in my twenties and I didn’t know who I was, what I wanted. I didn’t date the right people because how can you if you don’t know what you want?”

Since her Love Island days, Olivia has gone on to land huge presenting roles, including one on ITV ’s This Morning over the summer. “I loved it and luckily they loved me, which was all I was worried about,” she says. “From their side and our side, we’d like it to be a repeat thing, but now it’s going back into regular scheduling with Cat and Ben so it’s more to say where and when I could pop back in.”

With Bad Boyfriends covered, can we expect a Bad Girlfriends spin-off in the near future? “Yeah and I think I’d star in it!” Olivia laughs.

It was announced over the weekend that Jamie Borthwick won’t be returning to EastEnders and fans have since reacted to a scene that is thought to be his character Jay Brown’s last

EastEnders fans have reacted to the apparent final scenes of the character Jay Brown. It comes following the news over the weekend that actor Jamie Borthwick, who’s been in the role for 19 years, has beeen ‘axed’ from the show.

Jamie, 31, has played Jay on the BBC show since he joined the cast in 2006. He was suspended earlier this year for using an offensive term whilst on Strictly Come Dancing last year, but he was rumoured to be returning this month.

The Mirror however revealed on Saturday that Jamie won’t be returning to EastEnders. BBC Studios, which makes the long-running show, confirmed his departure in a statement.

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The RadioTimes has since suggested that his final scenes have already aired on the show. It’s thought that they were broadcast on August 19, with EastEnders fans having been reacting to the prospect in posts on social media.

That episode saw Jay and step-daughter Lexi Pearce (played by Isabella Brown) turn up outside the café. They joined her grandfather Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) who were already in a conversation there.

Jay was seen talking about chickens brought onto Albert Square by Nigel’s wife Julie Bates (Karen Henthorn) upon her arrival. The character was then seen tying one of Lexi’s shoelaces as Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) watched.

Speaking about the chickens, Jay said: “Are they gonna be permanent? Only that cockerel’s a bit …” Phil replied: “Listen, chickens come with Nigel’s wife, so they stay here as long as she does.” Moments later, Jay is heard saying: “Lex, your lace is undone.” He then helps tie her lace up on the street.

It’s believed to be the final scene featuring Jay. Some fans have reacted, with one writing alongside a video of the shoelace scene, which had the show’s credits added to the end, on X: “The fact this is Jay’s last scene after 19 years.” Someone replied: “Unbelievable.” Another said: “It can’t be.”

Over a video of the chicken conversation and the shoelace scene, someone wrote: “This best not have been Jay’s last scene. I’m sure he’s filmed more scenes but he deserves an exit.” The TikTok user who shared it added: “I’ll cry.” Another account shared a version with a teary-eyed emoji over it.

Jamie’s departure was confirmed by BBC Studios recently. In a statement to the Mirror, it said last week: “We can confirm that Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders. We do not comment on individual matters.”

It comes after he was suspended in June for using an offensive term for people with disabilities to describe residents of Blackpool whilst filming Strictly. The BBC said at the time that his language, reportedly caught in a video on a phone, was “entirely unacceptable and in no way reflects the values or standards we hold and expect”.

Jamie apologised after making the slur, saying in a statement shared by the Sun at the time: “I want to apologise sincerely and wholeheartedly for the words I used in the video showing my reaction to making it through Blackpool week on Strictly. I am deeply sorry for any offence and upset my words and actions have caused. It is no excuse, but I did not fully understand the derogatory term I used and its meaning. That is on me completely. Now I am aware, I am deeply embarrassed to have used the term and directed it in the way I did. It was wrong.”

He added: “When I made the video, I was excited and caught up in the moment. Again, that is no excuse. But my regrettable actions are not a true reflection of my views, or who I am. I enjoyed every minute of my time in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and the town itself. The people of Blackpool have always been amazing with the Strictly crew, dancers and cast members. I know they will be again for this year’s show and those in years to come. I am truly sorry.”

He sparked criticism over the situation, including from the disability charity Scope. It said on X, following the news of his suspension: “Attitudes and language like this are never acceptable. We’re pleased to see that the team at the BBC have taken this incident so seriously. We hope Mr Borthwick takes this opportunity to get to know the reality of disabled people’s lives.”

Former glamour model Katie Price was seen carrying one of her kittens after two of her premature pets required emergency vet care, with a vet revealing that they were close to death

Katie Price was seen cradling one of her kittens as she left her theatre show on Monday, days after two of her young pets needed emergency veterinary care. The 47-year-old glamour model, accompanied by her boyfriend JJ Slater, carried the kitten to her car outside the Ellesmere Port show in Chester.

Katie had revealed that two of her kittens had been found limp by JJ. She explained on Facebook: “They were born two weeks premature and we have been bottle feeding them as well as their mum feeding them. But they’ve all been really healthy. We’re all really attached to them, they look at me like they’re second mum because obviously I feed them.”

“So JJ calls and says he thinks two of the kittens are dead because they’re not moving. He showed them me and they were all limp with their tongues out, two of them. I said you need to get them to the vets straight away.

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“He took them to the vet and the vet said it would be best to let them go basically, put them to sleep. I said, ‘No chance they must be able to do something.’ Thank God I didn’t go with what the vet said. £1400 later they are now home. I’m just keeping a close eye on them. Thank god because they are like my babies.”

Doris, Katie’s cat, gave birth last month, and the star has been working tirelessly to support her kittens – even missing a planned Isle of Wight holiday.

She welcomed Doris and two other bald cats into her home last October, despite criticism from animal charities. She previously rejected a £5,000 offer from PETA to stop keeping pets.

Katie, who is a long-time animal lover, also recently introduced a cocker spaniel named Rookie to her family.

Over the weekend, Katie began her nationwide theatre tour with friend Kerry Katona, opening with a candid look back at her marriage to Peter Andre.

During An Evening with Katie and Kerry at Marine Hall in Fleetwood, the pair shared stories about their families, friendships, and failed relationships.

Katie recalled: “Well, he had a manager. When I came out, because I wanted to be with Pete and Pete wanted to be with me, I need to be careful how I word things now…” prompting Kerry to interject: “I’ll say it!”

She added: “[Peter’s manager] ended up managing me and Pete and… There were three of us in the marriage.”

Reflecting on the years since their split, she said: “There are memories. They were very good memories. I’ve suffered 16 years ’cause of it, from when [we] split up I’ve had 16 years of hell. But I’m glad now that the truth is coming out on social media and people are seeing.”

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Prince Harry chatted to inspirational winners at the WellChild Awards in London tonight – and made light of sibling rivalry amid his tense feud with brother Prince William

Prince Harry made a cryptic comment about ‘challenging’ sibling rivalry – just hours after he and estranged brother Prince William separately honoured the late Queen.

The Duke of Sussex jetted into the UK this morning for a week of solo engagements in his homeland, which included an appearance at the WellChild Awards tonight.

Earlier he had been at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, where he laid a wreath of flowers and privately paid his respects to his late grandmother on the third anniversary of her death. At the same time, just a 15-minute drive away in Sunningdale, the Prince and Princess of Wales remembered the former monarch by visiting the Women’s Institute (WI), in tribute to the late Queen’s decades-long association with the organisation.

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Tonight, he attended the WellChild Awards and joked and laughed with seriously ill youngsters ahead of a glittering awards ceremony recognising their efforts to succeed and thrive despite life-threatening conditions.

When he chatted to Declan Bitmead, 17 – winner of the inspirational young person 15-18 years award, he quizzed him about family life, asking if he had siblings and the teenager replied he had a younger brother.

“Does he drive you mad?” asked the duke, and Declan replied “no, we get on fine” – and Harry quipped with a smile “you know what – siblings”.

When told the 17-year-old, from Oxted in Surrey, and his brother went to the same school, the duke said “you’re at the same school, that sometimes makes it more challenging”.

Declan suffered permanent sight impairment and lost 96 per cent of his skin after developing a rare and life-threatening reaction to a common tonsillitis treatment.

Harry joked with the teenager and made him smile, after being told by the schoolboy he did not have much sight, by saying he was lucky not to see him as: “I’m bald and ginger and worst of all I’ve got a ginger beard – you’re thinking phew.”

Harry also enjoyed a balloon sword fight with nine-year-old Gwen Foster after the Inspirational Child aged 7-11 winner, born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, challenged him to a duel with the toys made by a balloon sculptor.

The little girl, from Horley, presented him with tiny football shirts of her favourite teams for his children, Wigan Athletic for Lillibet, aged four, and six-year-old Archie was gifted a Brighton and Hove Albion top.

Harry also spoke with six-year-old Esmee, who will receive an award during the ceremony, as she inspected the Duke’s polka dot tie. Esmee wore a pair of frilly socks, to which Harry commented: “My daughter would love these socks.” Her mum Toni Hynes, told the Duke: “Esmée’s very very excited about it, she woke up at 5.30am saying ‘party, party, party!'”

When he chatted to Grace Tutt, 13, from Sevenoaks – who is wheelchair-bound after a bus crash, the Special Recognition winner turned the tables after his flurry of questions and asked the duke for Netflix recommendations.

Harry said he and wife Meghan, who live in California after stepping down as working royals, watch political thriller Hostage together and he also enjoys the reality TV show Love Is Blind.

In an interview with a past WellChild winner who is hoping to break into television, Harry marked the 20th anniversary of the awards by saying: “I have always said for many years that I still have a child inside of me, and I think all of us do, and being amongst these kids brings that out of me.

“I think out of all of the qualities that these kids have, without question, their resilience – top still.” He aslo told those at the awards ceremony in a speech: “For two decades, this event has shone a bright spotlight on the needs of children and young people living with complex medical conditions.

“But more than that, it has celebrated something far bigger – your courage, your resilience, and the extraordinary love of the families and carers who never stop showing up.

“I still remember my very first WellChild Awards, 18 years ago. I walked into the room, and within about three minutes I realised two things: the love and energy in the room was palpable, so too was the unpredictability!

“And second, that I was completely hooked on it all. This night has been a highlight of my year ever since and it’s all because of you guys – these children, this cause, and our Wellchild community.

“Since those early days, 311 WellChild Award winners have inspired us with their bravery. Today, a 53-strong team of WellChild Nurses are out there making an enormous difference. Add to that a community of more than 3,600 families, plus support programmes reaching even further, and you see the real impact of what has been built here.

“More than ever, WellChild’s mission must be our shared priority. Tonight, I’d ask each of you to think about how you can play your part, whether through support, awareness, or action, to help advance this crucial work.”

Earlier, as Harry arrived at the event, he shot waiting photographers a smile as he arrived at the WellChild Awards at 4pm. He was seen hastily getting out of the back seat of a black Range Rover at a central London Hotel just hours after touching down in the UK.

He was pictured quickly opening the door of the car himself, correcting his tie as he strode into the event, as he quickly shot a quick smile at press before greeting attendees at the charity event.

Other notable figures joined Harry at the children’s charity event including Rolling Stone, Ronnie Wood, who graced the event in a very suave maroon suit.

Ronnie, 78, was accompanied to the event and his partner Sally Humphreys Wood, 47, who lit up the room adorned in a stunning bright yellow floral dress. Also attending was Peter Andre and wife Emily as well as Girls Aloud star Kimberly Walsh.

Harry trip to the UK comes as relations between him and William remain strained, with the Prince of Wales rejecting any reconciliation with Harry, in their years-long feud. However, hopes remain that during his trip to the UK this week, Harry could meet up with his father, the King.

Charles marked the third anniversary of his accession privately at Balmoral yesterday, but is believed to be in London later this week at the same time as his son.

Sources have said there is a determination on both sides to make a meeting happen, with Wednesday being touted as a potential date.

Harry, who previously admitted he wanted reconciliation with his family, is said to be ready to ‘drop everything’ to attend a meeting. A source said: “As Harry has stated before, he’d love to see his family and be reconciled.”

However, both Buckingham Palace and spokespeople for Harry have refused to be drawn on when or whether a meeting will take place.

Father and son last met face to face almost 20 months ago when the duke made a transatlantic dash to see the monarch in February 2024 after hearing of his cancer diagnosis, but they spent just over 30 minutes together before the King left to recuperate in Sandringham.

Victoria Beckham’s tailored suits have amassed a celebrity fanbase with the likes of Kate Middleton, but Rochelle Humes’ new Next collection has a version for a fraction of the price

A well tailored suit is something that everyone should have in their wardrobe. The chic alternative to a dress, you can wear a great suit everywhere from the office to weddings, date nights and brunches, all with a simple swap of accessories.

And if you’re on the hunt for one that looks sophisticated and expensive without breaking the bank, Rochelle Humes’ new Next collection is the place to shop. Amongst the new in pieces is the Chocolate Brown Double Breasted Blazer (£75) and the Chocolate Brown Tapered Tailored Trousers (£44), with the rich mahogany shade perfect for autumn.

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The suit is an effortlessly elegant pick, and it makes a great affordable option if you’ve been eyeing up one of Victoria Beckham’s celebrity-loved suits. The designer version has amassed an impressive fanbase with the likes of Kate Middleton spotted wearing her designs. But with the Dropped Lapel Jacket In Deep Mahogany priced at £1100 and the matching Slim Sculptural Trouser In Deep Mahogany costing £650, it’s not exactly what we’d call budget friendly.

Which is why when we spotted the Chocolate Brown Double Breasted Blazer and the Tapered Tailored Trousers for £119 in Rochelle’s latest edit, we knew it was a winner. Both pieces come in regular and petite lengths, with sizing spanning six to 26.

The suit is proving so popular that it’s already starting to sell out in multiple sizes, although the Next website does predict any sold out sizes will be restocked within two to three days, so you can still get your hands on them. If you have missed out on your size, or just want to check out other alternatives, there’s plenty more available to shop.

At Nobody’s Child, the Chocolate Brown Double Breasted Relaxed Blazer is £120, whilst the matching Chocolate Brown Jax Tailored Crepe Trousers are priced at £85, making it pricier than Rochelle’s Next version, but still considerably more affordable than the Victoria Beckham suit. Elsewhere, Mango has the Straight-Fit Suit Jacket for £79.99, with co-ordinating Wide-Leg Mid-Rise Pleated Trousers available for £49.99.

The rest of Rochelle’s Next edit is packed with more amazing autumn basics, with cosy knitwear like jumpers, cardigans and dresses, as well as more beautiful tailored pieces including a grey pinstripe suit. There’s also several different pairs of shoes that mirror Rochelle’s signature minimalist style, with kitten heels and slingbacks to choose from.