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It took much longer for disgraced Prince Andrew to happen before Prince Harry and Meghan were quickly removed from the trappings of royal life when they stepped back as working royals.

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As Prince Andrew is still rife with controversy, Prince Harry’s vile remarks about his disgraced uncle are returning to haunt him.

When Meghan first joined the Royal Family after marrying Harry, there was excitement in the air – with the Sussexes, along with Prince William and Princess Kate, swiftly dubbed the ‘Fab Four’.

Things weren’t quite as rosy as they could have appeared, though, behind closed doors. Meghan later revealed she had experienced mental health issues and even suicidal thoughts while Harry and Meghan were taking their public duties seriously during their official engagements.

Harry even admitted before their exit from the UK that he and his brother were going “different paths” in terms of how things were also going with some other senior royals. The news shocked everyone when they announced they wanted to stop performing their royal duties on a full-time basis.

With the late Queen and her advisors deciding there could be no ‘half-in, half-out’ option for the couple, many of the trappings of their royal life, including their police security, were swiftly taken away – standing in stark contrast to the disgraced Prince Andrew, who is once again under renewed scrutiny for the many scandals he has been embroiled in.

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Meghan and Harry faced the same high “threat level” as the late Queen, Harry claimed in his memoir, and so it came as a total surprise to the Duke of Sussex when he received the news that their taxpayer-funded security was to be removed in 2020.

Borders were rapidly closing in Canada as the couple and their young son, Prince Archie, attempted to stop the spread of the Covid pandemic. The couple felt like “sitting ducks” because their location had been made public, but luckily aid arrived unexpectedly from them.

Tyler Perry, a billionaire, intervened and gave the Sussex family access to both his private security team and his mansion while they searched for a safe haven.

However, Harry revealed in his memoir, one of the main reasons he had assured Meghan that there was no way their security would be pulled was the case of his disgraced uncle, Prince Andrew.

Andrew announced on Friday that he will voluntarily give up the use of his duke title and his royal honours, after a 10-minute phone call with his “weary” elder brother, King Charles, but he has not been a working royal for six years.

The King’s errant younger brother stepped back from public duty in 2019, after he undertook a sit-down with Newsnight discussing allegations of sexual assault made against him by Virginia Giuffre, which he categorically denies, and his long-term friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Despite being mired in scandal, he still maintained his police security. Nobody had suggested removing Harry’s security, as he famously claimed in his memoir, “Despite being involved in an embarrassing scandal and accused of having sexually abused a young woman, and having been involved in a scandal,” according to Harry, who was clearly upset about the decision. Although there are many grievances against us, none were sexually repressed.

The late Queen continued to pay his private security bill even though it wasn’t until 2022, according to reports.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have both signed an open letter calling for a ban on a hot topic.

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Prince Harry has issued a statement about his fears for the future as he and Meghan Markle supported a ban on a pressing issue.

It has emerged that both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed an open letter calling for a ban on AI superintelligence alongside a raft of celebrities and politicians. The letter is squarely aimed at tech giants such as Google, OpenAI and Meta, which are believed to be building forms of artificial intelligence designed to surpass humans at many tasks.

The letter, which also includes Will, the musician and Stephen Fry, has also been signed. The development of such AI is prohibited until “there is broad scientific consensus that it will be done safely and controllably, and there is strong public buy-in,” according to i.am, along with Sir Richard Branson and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

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Harry also wrote a personal note in the letter, saying that AI should complement humanity rather than replace it. I think how wisely we steer will be the real test for progress, not how quickly we move. There is no second chance.

Harry, Meghan, and the other signatories are quoted as saying in the letter that “many leading AI companies have the stated goal of developing superintelligence that can significantly outperform all humans on essentially all cognitive tasks.”

This has raised issues involving national security risks, human extinction, and economic obsolescence and disempowerment, as well as loss of freedom, civil liberties, dignity, and control.

Harry and Meghan have previously expressed concern about the impact of social media on young people.

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Earlier this month at the Project Healthy Minds event in New York City, Harry claimed that the digital world has “fundamentally changed how we experience reality”.

Meghan also praised the Archewell Foundation, a charitable organization that works with families affected by social media harms, saying that shared experience is more important than isolation for healing.

When Harry spoke about how prevalent mental health issues were, Harry said, “These are not separate problems for different people.

They “inflict intertwining wounds on the global community.” Public health, foreign policy, climate change, corporate design, and economic decisions all influence how we think about mental health.

Too frequently, a few powerful actors make decisions that affect everyone on earth and in every way.

He added that “the digital world has fundamentally altered how we experience reality – young people who are constantly subject to comparison, harassment, misinformation, and an attention economy designed to keep us scrolling without getting enough sleep and real human contact.”

‘ Lovely and warm ‘ throw is perfect for snuggling up on the sofa or adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed – and it’s currently on sale for less than £20

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As the weather continues to drop, there’s nothing more inviting than curling up on the settee, wrapped in something warm and snug. Blankets are a must-have when the weather turns chilly, and shoppers reckon they’ve discovered the ‘ ultimate ‘ ultra-soft blanket.

A cosy, seasonal throw is just the ticket for adding an extra layer of warmth and comfort without cranking up the heating. So, if your lounge is in need of a fresh touch this season, Yimbly (owned by Mirror’s parent company, Reach Plc) has got you covered.

The Deyongs Secret Garden Green Blanket usually retails at £70, but bargain hunters can snap it up for £20.95. By applying the discount code AUTUMN10 at checkout, customers can bag an additional 10% off, slashing the total to a mere £18.86.

This sage green throw boasts a Sherpa lining and trim, and its woodland-themed design features delicate butterflies, leaves and plants. Measuring 180cm in height and 140cm in width, it’s ample enough to comfortably drape across a double bed.

Crafted from high-quality fabric that looks far pricier than its bargain price tag, it also comes in a variety of other colours and designs. Shoppers can opt for the Fox and Deer design available in green, mulberry and blue, or the striking peacock design in a rich navy, reports the Manchester Evening News.

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For those who fancy a faux fur throw, Wayfair is selling a Wolf Faux Soft Fur designed by interior expert Catherine Lansfield for £28.93. This textured blanket boasts a smooth, fleece reverse, according to Gloucestershire Live.

Next, on the other hand, has medium and large sizes priced between £55 and £95 for a Brown Abstract Cow Print Faux Fur Throw. Soft faux fur is used to make this large throw, which has a trendy animal print design.

One Yimbly customer wrote in response to the Deyongs fleece throw, “The fleece is lovely and warm, like sleeping with a marshmallow.”

I just adore this blanket, a second customer said. It has exactly what I wanted, and it has a lovely color and design.

However, one reviewer praised the throw as being “very nice,” but also criticized the delivery issues, saying: “Shame I ordered three, paid for three, and only received one and nobody seems to be sorting it out.”

Joe Marley, a former England international rugby player, is currently starring in the BBC’s star-studded spin-off of the Traitors.

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Celebrity Traitor star Joe Marler has candidly discussed his struggle with depression and the shame he felt after ‘racially abusing’ a fellow player.

The ex-England rugby player, who is currently gracing our screens in the BBC’s star-studded spin-off of The Traitors, boasts an impressive career on the pitch with nearly 300 appearances for Harlequins under his belt.

However, he was dealing with mental health issues that caused violent confrontations on the field before hanging up his boots in 2024, which later had an impact on his family life.

Joe went through his darkest days while hosting the High Performance podcast with host Jake Humphrey, revealing: “I was always described as quite bipolar.”

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He went on to say: “I had gone through quite a couple different on field incidents and there was one in particular against England v Wales, where I ended up racially abusing a Welsh player from traveller descent.”, reports Wales Online.

The sportsman confessed: “I didn’t know where to turn, what I’d done and I was like I need to get out of this. I just need to withdraw completely and I pulled out of the England tour to Australia that year.

Fast forward nine months and I’m starting to experience similar emotions without these incidents, first with punching people on the pitch or verbally abusing others.

When his wife Daisy was left torn on the floor and pleaded with him to get professional help, Joe described a heartbreaking moment in his personal life.

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The couple, who have four children, Pixie, Maggie, Felix, and Jasper, are proud parents of four.

Joe shared a heart-wrenching revelation, “Then it started settling into my home.” Then I lost control. I’m turning the house over because Daisy is seven months pregnant at the time.

He continued, “I just left, I left her, I’m gone,” punching the walls, opening the doors, shouting, and screaming.

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The sportsman said, “That image of her lying on the floor crying her eyes out seven months pregnant, like that’s burned into my memory of my most embarrassed I’ve been,” in a clearly emotional way.

“That was like a crescendo of what had been building, of how I’ve been feeling, and then a content thought of not wanting to be here any more.”

He came to the conclusion that, “I was at a very low point in my life; I had hit rock bottom, and then I sought help. I then began receiving therapy and medication, and I began to realize what I had around my beautiful wife and my children.”

A woman who used her own devastating cancer diagnosis to help others has now had the backing of Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden – as she makes a postive impact on other’s lives

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A woman who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast chemotherapy has developed a life-changing app for women to check their bodies, with the backing of Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden MBE.

When Gemma Ainger received the devastating diagnosis, she put her energy into creating something that could make a real difference, and positively impact people’s lives – all while going through surgery, radiotherapy, and in remission.

The marketing professional from Gurnsey was diagnosed with breast cancer at 42 after she noticed something unusual in the shower, although she rarely checked herself, feeling healthy and had no family history.

Now her new app, called My Breast Friend, has launched with a mission to help people check in with their bodies – quite literally.

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Gemma’s cancer was quite advanced, and because she wasn’t checking regularly, she didn’t find it at an earlier stage. This was the inspiration for her app, as if she had caught it sooner, her treatment could have been easier and her outcome more positive.

Her cancer was sitting there waiting to be found, but because she wasn’t checking often, she didn’t spot it. So she wanted others to have that chance and built My Breast Friend, designed to make monthly self-checks quick, easy, and completely normal, creating positive reinforcement around breast health, and embed a really important routine.

As a fellow breast cancer survivor, Amy knows the importance of early detection of breast cancer and has since been using her public platform to promote this message.

“When Gemma told me about her plans for My Breast Friend it was exactly what I had been looking for – something simple and positive people can do to remind them to check monthly, know their bodies, and act early,” Amy said.

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“I immediately wanted to collaborate with her to make the app the best it can be and reach as many people as possible. I know how vital it is that breast cancer is detected early and if you’re not checking your chest then who is? It doesn’t matter how old you are, there’s no reason not to download this app, it could literally save your life.”

The app was built by Gemma with medical input from leading breast specialists, legal guidance from Appleby Global Law Firm, and the technical expertise of digital agency, Indulge Media, ensuring that it’s medically responsible, empowering and safe to use.

“It’s not about fear or cancer,” Gemma said. “It’s about self-care, awareness and confidence. We should all know what’s normal for our own bodies and we should all be proactively looking after ourselves – it’s one of the simplest ways we can protect our health.”

Gemma said she’s “so excited” for Amy to join her in the launch of her app, and said her breast cancer journey has been similar to the stars. “Through first-hand experience coupled with so much enthusiasm and drive for breast health awareness, I truly believe that together, we can make a huge difference. We’re on a mission to make self-checks normal by turning the My Breast Friend reminders into a lifelong routine!”

My Breast Friend is a free app that sends a monthly reminder to perform a self-check and lets users log any changes quickly and privately. The tone is warm, positive and stigma-free – because checking your boobs, chest or pecs shouldn’t feel scary or clinical.

It comes as one in seven women are likely to develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and nearly half of women in the UK admit they don’t check regularly, so My Breast Friend aims to make self-exams as routine as brushing your teeth.

“Not all breast cancer can be spotted from a self-exam but wouldn’t you prefer to be in a position to know your normal and act fast? I see this as a superpower that we should all have,” Gemma added. “Starting in our twenties, if more people get into the habit of checking through their lifetime, we can catch more cases early, resulting in better, more positive outcomes”.

My Breast Friend is free to download now on the App Store and Google Play.

Prince Andrew’s removal from his royal titles and honors was “unavoidable,” according to Emily Maitlis, who also expressed her happiness over the Met Police’s investigation of the shamed prince.

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Former Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis has shared that she is ‘glad’ is ‘glad’ the Metropolitan Police are looking into claims that disgraced royal Prince Andrew tried to get officers to dig up dirt for a smear campaign against his sexual assault accuser.

Following her infamous interview with the shamed brother of King Charles on her BBC show in 2019, the host of The News Agents podcast believes Andrew’s demise was “unavoidable.”

Before the cameras started rolling for the official interview, an Amazon series based on the car-crash interview suggested that Andrew had already posed some very awkward questions to Maitlis.

A Very Royal Scandal, which first aired last year, chronicles the tense conversation that saw Andrew address his ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, refute any encounters with Virginia Giuffre, and offer bizarre explanations involving sweat, the Falklands conflict, and Pizza Express.

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Maitlis was the show’s executive producer when she confronted Andrew in the actual interview. In the program, Andrew asks the journalist (portrayed by Ruth Wilson) on whether any of the presenters had been victims of abuse or whether their judgment on the situation may have been influenced by their own experiences.

Michael Sheen’s Andrew leans in and asks, “Have any of you ever been victims of abuse?” While MacLean and McAlister, who appear uneasy, confirm they have not, Wilson’s Maitlis responds, “Nothing that bears comparison,” while McLean’s Maitlis, who is taken aback by the inquiry, replies, “Nothing that bears comparison.”

“So your judgment wouldn’t be affected by anything at all”? confirms Amanda Thirsk, who is portrayed by Joanna Scanlan, to which Maitlis’ character replies, “No at all.”

Although it hasn’t been confirmed whether Andrew actually posed the question, it has been said repeatedly that A Very Royal Scandal was based on numerous interviews with those involved in the real-life events.

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In the days leading up to the publication of his sex accuser Ms. Giuffre’s book, there has been a sharpening focus on his connections to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, and Andrew announced on Friday that he has abandoned using his royal titles and honors.

The prince vehemently refutes the claims that Ms. Giuffre was forced to have sex with him three times as a result of her involvement with Epstein. In April of this year, Ms. Giuffre passed away.

The shamed prince attempted to contact the Met Police to discredit her claims by providing them with her confidential social security number, something that the force is currently looking into. Hours later, it was revealed that Andrew had made the formal announcement that he would no longer be able to hold the title of Duke of York.

Maitlis said: “I would like to see justice done if there were people trying to make her life even more intolerable than it was,” in a statement made to Victoria Derbyshire on the BBC Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg show.

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Maitlis said in an interview about Andrew’s emails to paedophile Epstein: “Signing off, let’s play some more soon does not suggest that he had ever ended that friendship with Epstein,” adding: “It does not suggest that he had ever broken off with him.

You’re left to wonder why he said that, whether the conversation ever happened, and how much more there is in that interview that we must now revisit and re-examine.

She continued, “It seems like it’s been a long time coming this, this,” in response to Andrew’s decision to renounce his title. In fact, he gave up on many of his royal duties, many of his public duties, many of his charities, and many of his patronages after the interview was conducted nearly six years ago.

“But there has been this particular drip-effect, and we have all had to do the same. He’s going to Sandringham, right? Will he be visiting Santa Claus with the family? Will he be permitted to attend the jubilee or the coronation, whichever comes first?

And in some ways, I believe that the palace was going to end up there pretty soon, I mean, just as soon as we realized what he meant. So, yes, I believe it has taken a long time for this to arrive.