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Meghan Markle hasn’t returned to the UK since September 2022 – but she is still keeping up-to-date on her husband’s engagements during his four-day visit this week

Prince Harry might be thousands of miles away from his wife Meghan Markle this week, but she’s still showing her support from afar.

On Monday evening, Harry attended the WellChild Awards in London, alongside a host of famous faces. At the event, which champions inspirational young people in the UK who are seriously ill, he spent time with some of the young recipients and nominees, and showcased his playful side – at one point having a balloon sword fight with a little girl.

The moment clearly touched Meghan, who is at home in Montecito with their two children. She shared a short clip of the interaction on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, adding two pink love hearts emojis to the footage. It’s the first time she’s posted on social media since Harry landed in the UK.

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Harry was last seen in the UK in May, when he lost a long-running legal battle with the Home Office over changes to his security arrangements.

In recent months, he has spoken openly about his desire to reconcile with his family, and there is speculation that he might see his father the King, who was at Birkhall, his Scottish residence, as he privately marked his mother’s death on Monday.

The monarch does have a number of private audiences and meetings this week, which could, potentially, bring him back to the capital.

Reconciliation hopes were reignited earlier this summer when senior aides from both Charles and Harry’s teams were spotted at a secret meeting in London. It was was seen as the first step towards restoring their relationship.

No such luck with Prince William, however. According to insiders, the future king has absolutely no desire to see his brother during his return to the UK and they are not expected to meet.

On Monday, the estranged brothers were just eight miles from each other as they paid their respects to the nation’s longest-reigning monarch and their late grandmother on the third anniversary of her death yesterday.

And they went head-to-head on Tuesday with separate engagements in the UK; in fact William has official engagements on every day of Harry’s stay.

The Duke has made it clear in recent months that he would like resolution with his family, but it might not be so easy to paper over the cracks.

A key area of concern for the royals is said to be trust. Harry has been accused of betraying his family by sharing many of their confidences, with fears that whatever Harry is told, ends up in the press.

Royal Editor of the Sunday Times, Roya Nikkhah, said of a potential meeting between Harry and Charles this week: “No one knows apart from the King, Harry and his private secretary. As from what I understand, it’s still very up in the air.

Laura Whitmore appeared on Loose Women to discuss her new crime series, Britain’s Killer Teens – and did so in serious style with an autumn-ready power suit

Laura Whitmore is no stranger to making a style statement, with her former Love Island looks being among some of her finest. And earlier this week she proved once again why she’s a true ‘fashion icon’ wearing a power suit perfect for autumn styling.

Appearing on Loose Women to discuss her new true crime series, Laura Whitmore on Britain’s Killer Teens, the presenter turned heads in a striking corduroy co-ord set. The trio of wardrobe staples were from retro-inspired label Joanie, with fans going wild for the look.

Laura’s followers were quick to share their love for her look on social media, with comments flooding in: “Always been a fashion icon, you look great,” “Looking phenomenal here,” and “You look sensational.”

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The tailored three-piece – made up of the Annie Waistcoat (£49), Richmond Flared Trousers (£69) and Jarvis Double Breasted Blazer (£99) – were all crafted from organic cotton corduroy with a touch of stretch making it as comfortable as it is chic. Corduroy is always bang on trend for the autumn season, making it a great time to invest in some key pieces to wear through the cooler months.

The blue hue of the set was striking and paired beautifully with the 40-year-old’s blonde locks. But for those seeking something a little different, it also comes in green, rust and pink shades, if blue doesn’t take your fancy.

The suit’s retro black buttons and flared silhouette nod to classic ’70s tailoring, while the versatile pieces can be styled separately. The waistcoat could be paired with washed denim for a night out, the trousers with a chunky knit, or the blazer over a simple slip dress. But worn together as Laura did, it’s the definition of power dressing.

Elsewhere, Boden has this Stamford Cord Blazer for £129. It comes in five colours, from deep purple to ginger and burgundy, with matching trousers available for a complete set.

For a slightly more affordable and less vibrant option, Next offers this Navy Cord Single Breasted Blazer for £58, while the matching tailored trousers are £36. The Joanie suit isn’t the only power-suit we’ve seen Laura wear in recent times, though.

Rylan Clark offered an insight into the realities of filming his latest BBC series with Rob Rinder, and set the record straight about romance rumours

Rylan Clark has revealed he clashed with his co-star Rob Rinder during filming for the latest series of their BAFTA-winning programme. In their fresh travel documentary, the duo delve into India’s vibrant culture, heritage, and diversity, meeting various people who represent contemporary life there.

Reflecting on the highs and lows of filming, Rylan, 36, confessed his co-star became “so p****d off” with him.

He revealed: “When I got off the plane, I got bitten on the face by a mosquito and had a golf ball on the f*****g cheek.

“It was not a great start. After four hours’ sleep, I was chucked into a tuk-tuk in the middle of, I can only describe it as a Wacky Races replay.”

The presenter added to Heat Magazine: “It was a lot. When I say I dove into India head first, I dove into India head first.”

After Rob confirmed that the situation was “real”, Rylan continued: “He got so p****d off with me. This isn’t normal for me! I could have lost an arm, it was crazy.”

Looking back on the incident, Rob admitted he ran “out of patience” and jokingly compared himself to a “benevolent headmistress of a school”.

Despite their disagreement however, Rylan insisted they remain the “best of friends”.

During the same interview, he tackled the persistent rumours about the pair being romantically linked.

Addressing the speculation, they mentioned reports about them being “engaged”, and also referenced seeing fake wedding photos of themselves.

“I love him too much to marry him,” Rylan admitted.

Rylan’s latest interview comes after he confirmed that he is in a new relationship – his first since splitting from Dan Neal in 2021.

During an appearance on his How To Be In Love podcast last month, he said he’d been quietly dating someone for several months, and opened up about their shared hopes of having children.

Rylan’s new partner has since been identified as Kennedy Bates, a fairground entrepreneur.

The duo have reportedly been “inseparable” during the summer months, and have introduced each other to their relatives.

Most recently, the pair were photographed together at Radio 2 In The Park last weekend, where Rylan performed multiple DJ sets.

Pictures captured the couple relaxing together in the VIP section, with Rylan’s mum Linda also in attendance.

A witness told The Sun: “Rylan and his new man looked seriously in love, they were having a great time together in the VIP.

“They were laughing and joking, and there was lots of PDA. At one point Rylan playfully smacked Kennedy on the bum when he headed off while his boyfriend stood in the queue for food.

“Kennedy was also chatting to Rylan’s mum Linda, he’s clearly been accepted by the family.”

Get your hands on some of Radley’s newest autumn/winter bags and boots with our Mirror competition – here’s how to enter

To celebrate the new season, we’re teaming up with luxury British brand Radley to give one lucky reader the chance to win an Autumn/ Winter 2025 bundle. The gift package includes two new bags and a pair boots: the Lingfield Road Chelsea Boot (in black), the Hadleigh Place Tote (choose from black, stripe or check), and the Belsize Bag (choose from khaki, toffee or dark oak).

The bundle is worth a whopping £600 and gives you the chance to elevate your wardrobe for the new season with timeless accessories that will last well beyond 2025.

This chance to win an epic bundle comes as Radley presents a brand transformation and new product aesthetic this season, with the arrival of Radley’s new Design Director, Fernando Soriano Iglesias. Fernando’s debut collection delivers timeless luxury, rooted in meticulous design that celebrates the art of leathercraft. His designs showcase a new precision in proportion and construction in a wide range of new volumes and uses carefully selected materials in luxurious textures.

“A Radley bag is the sum of its many parts and is where proportion, texture and form unite. From the first sketch, I’m imagining how this handbag will be loved and carried. We then bring it to life with our skilled artisan partners, selecting beautiful leathers in a refined colour palette. The finishing details like bespoke hardware are then added to create the perfect companion for your journey through life,” explains Fernando.

The season’s designs feature rich, earthy tones that evoke the crispness of early autumn. A key new style is the Belsize Bag , worth £259 . Punctuated with the new signature Radley plate hardware – a detail shaped to mirror the organic curves of folded leather –the Belsize is the latest take on the boxy satchel. Finished with three sections and an adjustable strap so it can be carried on your shoulder or across the body.

A fits-all tote is the essential bag style of the season, and the Hadleigh Place Tote , worth £179, has been created to tick all the boxes. It’s durable and timeless and comes in black canvas or an innovative striped or checked fly-knit fabric. It features double webbing straps that tuck inside when you’re not using them and branded press studs that allow the bag to be fastened and shaped in multiple ways.

Finally, Radley has reimagined the classic Chelsea boot. The Lingfield Road , worth £159, feature an elasticated ankle silhouette with a Cuban block heel and soft square toe – the result is a pair of everyday boots in smooth leather that you can run around town in.

Commenting on Radley’s new brand vision, Chief Brand Officer Jackie Hay says: “This Autumn will be a brand reset moment for Radley, and we are excited to unveil our new vision. Radley now stands for accessible luxury, iconic design, uncompromising quality and a dedication to crafting the best £299 handbag.”

Three time Oscar winner and Harry Potter production designer Stuart Craig has died aged 83 as stars from the iconic film franchise have paid tribute

Harry Potter legend Stuart Craig has died aged 83, the British Film Designers Guild has confirmed. The iconic film series’ production designer is credited with bringing the children’s books to life.

He died at home on Sunday after 14 years with Parkinson’s disease. “Our beloved husband and father, deeply loved and respected, was not only known for his talent but also for his kindness and we are moved by hearing of how many lives he touched.

“He will live on in our hearts forever,” Craig’s family told the Guardian. He is best known for designing the look at all eight Harry Potter films. Craig won three Oscars throughout his career and was nominated for eight more of the prestigious awards.

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He had also worked on The English Patient, Gandhi, The Mission, The Elephant Man, and Dangerous Liasons. The designer won best art direction Oscars for Gandhi, Dangerous Liaisons and The English Patient. Throughout his career, Craig was given an impressive 16 nominations and three wins at the BAFTAs.

Tributes from across the film industry have poured in following the sad news as Harry Potter producer David Heyman said: “Stuart Craig was one of the greatest production designers to work in film.

“He was also the kindest, most generous and supportive man. He had exquisite taste and a wonderful sense of story. He also had the extraordinary ability to bring out the very best in everyone around him.

“It was a privilege to work with him, and to be in his orbit.” Director David Yates, who worked on the final four Harry Potter films, added: “Stuart was a dear friend and colleague: he was a giant in our industry, graceful, talented, stubborn and always nurturing and supporting emerging design talent.

“We will all miss him a great deal.” David Puttnam, who worked on The Mission, Cal and Memphis Belle, wrote: “Not only was Stuart the most inventively gifted production designer of his generation, but as a man and a departmental head he certainly ranks among the most exemplary collaborators I ever had the privilege of working with.

“Stuart generated the most incredible sense of loyalty among his team, something which sprung naturally from a debt he felt he owed to those with whom he’d worked, and who had helped him, early in his career.

“Losing Stuart is a very sad day for the whole of the British film industry – he and his influence will be massively missed.”

A fan commented: “Stuart Craig was the person who brought Harry Potter locations to life: Hogwarts castle (both inside and out), the Ministry of Magic, Diagon Alley, and much more.

“Wands up for an absolute legend, RIP.” Craig never picked up an Oscar for his work on Harry Potter, but is remembered for designing the now iconic sets.

He worked alongside frequent collaborator and set decorator, the late Stephenie McMillan, on all the Harry Potter films as well as spin off Fantastic Beasts. Craig is remembered by his wife Patricia Stangroom and their two children.