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The only “truly authentic” thing Meghan Markle, who is the Duchess of Sussex, has done since leaving the royal family is return to acting, according to a source

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Prince Harry is said to want Meghan Markle “to do whatever brings her joy” — following her return to acting.

The Duchess of Sussex is set to play herself in film Close Personal Friends, being recorded for Amazon MGM Studios in Pasadena, Los Angeles, at the moment. The role is her first step back into the industry after an eight-year absence, since which time she married Prince Harry — and left the royal fold.

But that was Harry’s real profession — other than military roles — and Meghan’s return to acting had raised questions about where it left her husband. A friend, though, has said: “Prince Harry is, of course, really supportive and quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy.”

Yet, with Harry so far unable to return to his royal duties, Meghan’s new venture has been criticised by some. Sarah Vine, a newspaper columnist, has questioned whether Meghan’s return to fame will irk 41-year-old Harry. She wrote: “Will it rankle to see his wife soaring to new heights of fame (and no doubt fortune) while he remains rather constrained in his options? Shooting schedules can be demanding, requiring long periods away from home, plus there’s all the inevitable publicity.”

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But Ms Vine, a journalist with vast experience, noted the decision is “a good one” for Meghan herself. She called it “a power move” in her lively opinion column for the Daily Mail.

“It’s a power move by the duchess, and a good one. The power of a great movie is not to be underestimated… It’s also the first thing she’s done since leaving royal life that feels truly authentic. Let’s face it, no one really believes that she makes her own jam, dries her own rose petals, or actually eats any of the sickly-sweet calorie-laden treats she shoves down viewers’ throats,” Ms Vine added.

Yet, the columnist suggested Harry is still “searching for his purpose” in America. That is despite his Netflix programme Polo, which was broadcast last year and into 2025. The documentary saw the prince offer “an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look into the passion and determination driving some of the world’s elite polo players” — but the reviews were largely negative.

Alan Carr won The Celebrity Traitors in a tense series finale on Thursday and, overcome with emotion, the comedian told viewers: “I am and have always been a traitor”

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Alan Carr is tipped to become one of the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing after his The Celebrity Traitors triumph.

The comedian, 49, burst into tears when he was crowned the winner of the reality TV programme last night. Alan declared the prize money, which amounted to £87,500, will go to the children’s charity Neuroblastoma UK, a sum he said would “change lives”.

But his own career is now set to change, with The Celebrity Traitors thought to act as a springboard for more success. An insider has even said Alan is being considered for Strictly, as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are set to leave. They added: “He has got to be up there with the BBC to get a huge new role… Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, Strictly.”

And a BBC source said: “Alan has always been a star – but it’s amazing what a month in a Scottish castle can do to elevate your career. He’s ours now.”

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The Mirror had reported how chatter linked Alan to one of the Strictly vacancies, but now his triumph in the Scottish castle is said to have firmed his bid to take the Saturday night gig. The presenter had been praised for “super competitive streak” and charisma during his time on The Celebrity Traitors, which began at the start of October.

A source on The Celebrity Traitors said “people just love Alan”. The BBC believes viewers “loved him and [think] he has been the star of the Traitors,” one insider told the Daily Mail.

Alan, snubbed for a potential role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent in 2023, was hoping for nothing more than a bit of a giggle when he signed up for the BBC show. He got off to a difficult start as fellow traitor Jonathan Ross worried Alan, born in Weymouth, Dorset, might give himself away.

But Alan showed the resilience and courage to thrive and eventually beat former England rugby star Joe Marler and his fellow Traitor Cat Burns. Bursting into tears when he was declared the winner, the comedian said: “I am and have always been a traitor… I’m so sorry, it’s been tearing me apart.” He told host Claudia Winkleman: “All that lying, all that treachery was worth it, wasn’t it?”

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson was visibly emotional as he issued a touching tribute to an “incredible” man as he reflected on his Top Gear days with producer Andy Wilman

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TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has shared an emotional video in honour of his longtime pal he branded “a television genius.”

The Clarkson’s Farm star took to Instagram this evening to reflect on his Top Gear days. The BBC’s hit motoring series Top Gear on our screens from 2002 until 2015, and saw Clarkson alongside Richard Hammond and James May discuss all things cars.

Recounting the early days, Jeremy paid tribute to the producer Andy Wilman, who is lovingly dubbed by fans as “the fourth member.” In an emotional video Jeremy appeared to be holding back the tears as he shared: “I just want to talk, if I may for a moment, about Top Gear.

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“It started out as a regional programme about cars and became, in quite short order, the most successful, most watched show in the world, every week, 350 million people tuned in.” The star continued: “You talk to people today in their 20s and 30s who describe it as the sort of Sunday night wallpaper of their childhood, a very important show, actually, it really was.”

Honouring his pal, Jeremy said: “The man responsible for it is an incredible success, a man called Andy Wilman, he was there right at the beginning when he had to pay audience members out of his own pocket a fiver to stay to the bitter end because they were so bored.

“He was there when we ended it in Zimbabwe, he was the producer, he was the editor, he had to deal with James, Richard and I.

“He had to deal with Ofcom, he had to deal with the BBC, he just ran the whole thing and then of course he was there when the frakka happened and then he had to start all over again in a broom cupboard with oen assistant and build it all up again from scratch and now of course, he’s busy editing the farm show.”

The TV star praised Andy as “a television genius,” as he plugged the presenter’s new book called Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure. Jeremy shared: “It’s a fantastic book, it really is, I’m just overflowing with joy that he’s put it all on paper. So here’s a suggestion: after you’ve read my new book, The Farmer’s Dog, do get this. It really is worth your while.”

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The man himself, Andy Wilman, replied in the comments saying: “I do NOT deserve that much praise, (mind you I’ll take a bit of it.)You were the one responsible for making that show a success and everyone who worked on it will say the same. That aside, we are entering the Yuletide gifting period, and the book is available in all good bookshops.”

Strictly’s Thomas Skinner commented: “I love you Mr. Clarkson and I love you Mr. Wilman. You are absolute legends that made my Sunday evenings the absolute governor when I was younger. I love cars because of Top Gear. I’ve bought cars because of what I’ve seen on TopGear. Best TV show of all time in my opinion. Bosh.”

This post was also inundated with support from Top Gear fans who praised the presenter for his work on the motoring series. One wrote: “It was three blokes doing what blokes do. We all felt like we knew you and were all apart of your circle. Thank you for the memories!!!!”

Another fan wrote: “The best show ever! You guys literally created the playbook for the whole automotive storytelling industry.”

The man formally known as Prince Andrew has been dealt another huge blow and will now have to bow to his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, according to an expert

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor now faces a major change with his daughters. The man formally known as Prince Andrew is currently eighth in line to the British throne, despite being stripped of all his royal titles.

Earlier today, it emerged that the King had officially stripped the man of his Royal Highness status and his Prince status, which he was born with. Charles, Andrew’s older brother, made the historic move via Letters Patent. It comes after Andrew has been engulfed in a scandal due to his links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

He issued a Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm – a legal document authorised by the monarch. It was published in The Gazette, the UK’s official public record, by the Crown Office and shows that Andrew is no longer entitled to be a prince or hold the style ‘Royal Highness’.

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The entry, published on Wednesday, read: “THE KING has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 3 November 2025 to declare that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince’.”

Now, a royal biographer, Robert Hardman, author of Charles III: New King, New Court, The Inside Story, has shed light on how Andrew will now have to treat his family. When asked whether he will now have to bow to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, he claimed: “Yes, he probably will.”

He added that Andrew is allegedly unlikely to bow “happily” and is most likely dreading the moment that he will be publicly addressed as simply Andrew, without his Prince title. Since he is no longer a prince or duke, protocol dictates that Andrew, as a private citizen, should bow to members of the royal family who retain their titles.

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Speaking on the Daily Mail’s Palace Confidential Show about Charles’ titles move, Robert said: “The King has exercised his Royal Prerogative with parliamentary and government approval; he’s talked to the Prime Minister about this.”

He described Charles as “the fountain of justice,” adding that the monarch’s action had been taken after consultation at the highest level. Despite the scandal surrounding Andrew, Beatrice and Eugenie’s titles remain unaffected due to their birthright.

“They are still Princesses and HRH because they are the children of the son of a reigning Monarch,” Robert said. He added: “All along, the King and other members of the family have been concerned that the sins of the family do not befall them. They are blameless, they have led a pretty upright life and are level-headed and very nice young women.”

But Beatrice and Eugenie are less likely to take on royal duties, unless called upon by His Majesty, as they are “essentially private citizens who are related to the King and occasionally turn up at royal events.” Their titles, he said, are protected under King George V’s 1917 Letters Patent.

Andrew stepped down as a working royal in 2019 after he was accused by Virginia Giuffre of having sex with her in March 2001, when she was just 17. She alleged she had been trafficked by Epstein and his girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. Virginia claimed that Epstein and his girlfriend had taken her to Tramp nightclub in London, where she met with Andrew and later had sex with him that night.

She claimed that Epstein had paid her $15,000 after sleeping with Andrew. During an interview with BBC’s Newsnight in 2019, Andrew vehemently denied the allegations and told host Emily Maitlis he had no recollection of meeting Virginia. Andrew vehemently denies all allegations made against him.