https://www.scmp.com/rss/517699/feed The latest news on Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and heir apparent to the British throne, including celebrity news and royal updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse A former nurse made history on Wednesday when she was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to lead the centuries-old mother church of the world’s 85 million-strong Anglican community. Sarah Mullally, 63, formally steps into the role after an abuse scandal led to the departure of her predecessor. The former midwife was formally installed in the historic ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in southeast England in front of around 2,000 people including heir to the throne Prince... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347909/ex-nurse-enthroned-first-female-archbishop-canterbury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347909/ex-nurse-enthroned-first-female-archbishop-canterbury?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:49:24 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Politically charged thriller One Battle After Another took six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas) on Sunday, building momentum ahead of the Oscars next month. Blues-steeped vampire epic Sinners and gothic horror story Frankenstein won three awards each, while Shakespearean family tragedy Hamnet was named best British film. Jessie Buckley, as widely predicted, won the best actress prize for playing a grieving mother and wife of William Shakespeare, Agnes... https://www.scmp.com/culture/film-tv/article/3344282/one-battle-after-another-wins-6-prizes-including-best-picture-uk-baftas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/film-tv/article/3344282/one-battle-after-another-wins-6-prizes-including-best-picture-uk-baftas?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:02:46 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Until Thursday morning, it had been nearly four centuries since the arrest of a senior British royal. On his 66th birthday, the late Queen Elizabeth’s favourite son was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office. By evening, the former prince was released from police custody. But the ongoing investigation will unpick years of lurid allegations about Andrew’s ties to the disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein that have heaped embarrassment on his brother, King Charles. The arrest of... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344093/first-royal-arrest-centuries-presents-existential-crisis-uks-most-powerful-family?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344093/first-royal-arrest-centuries-presents-existential-crisis-uks-most-powerful-family?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:53:52 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel and Brett Goldstein’s highly acclaimed Apple TV series Shrinking is on a roll. The comedy drama starring Segel alongside Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller and more, follows Jimmy Laird (Segel), a therapist at the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Centre who starts getting a little too involved in his patients’ lives after losing his wife. The show, which is currently on its third season, has received several Emmy nominations and is the most-watched TV show on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3343715/meet-christa-miller-who-plays-liz-apple-tv-series-shrinking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3343715/meet-christa-miller-who-plays-liz-apple-tv-series-shrinking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:00:17 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Britain’s King Charles is ready to “support’’ UK police examining claims that the former prince Andrew gave confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. The statement came after Thames Valley Police said Monday that they were “assessing” reports that the former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010. The department, which serves an area west of London that includes Mountbatten-Windsor’s... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342973/uk-police-assess-claims-ex-prince-andrew-sent-sensitive-trade-records-epstein?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342973/uk-police-assess-claims-ex-prince-andrew-sent-sensitive-trade-records-epstein?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:55:35 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Prince William will begin his first official visit to Saudi Arabia with a meeting on Monday with host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as London seeks to deepen economic cooperation with the Gulf nation. The visit comes as daily revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files continue to put pressure on King Charles III’s disgraced younger brother, the former Prince Andrew. The Saudi Crown Prince will give the heir to the British throne William a private tour of Unesco World Heritage site At-Turaif... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342936/prince-william-visits-saudi-arabia-uk-seeks-deeper-economic-ties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342936/prince-william-visits-saudi-arabia-uk-seeks-deeper-economic-ties?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:01:15 +0000 Liu Zhen Liu Zhen Chinese President Xi Jinping received a unique gift from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday: the official match ball from Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Arsenal, according to media reports. Starmer is on an official visit to China, the first by a British leader since 2018 and while he is an ardent Arsenal fan, Xi is reportedly a supporter of Manchester United. The gift linked two of the English Premier League’s most celebrated teams and was part of broader efforts to... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341733/chinas-xi-britains-starmer-hopes-gift-manchester-united-match-ball-scores-points?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341733/chinas-xi-britains-starmer-hopes-gift-manchester-united-match-ball-scores-points?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:34:37 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Britain’s King Charles called for “compassion and reconciliation” at a time of “division” across the world in his Christmas Day message on Thursday. The 77-year-old monarch said he found it “enormously encouraging” how people of different faiths had a “shared longing for peace”. Charles praised individuals who risked their lives to save others in situations of violence, including those caught up in the killings at a Jewish event at Bondi Beach in Australia this month. “Individuals and... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337748/king-charles-calls-reconciliation-christmas-speech?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337748/king-charles-calls-reconciliation-christmas-speech?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:05:05 +0000 Reuters Reuters Britain’s Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attended the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day church service ‌on Thursday, while their father Andrew, recently stripped of his titles ‍over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was absent. King Charles and Queen Camilla led senior royals to a church in Sandringham in eastern England, about 175km (110 miles) northeast of ⁠London, greeting well-wishers in crisp winter weather. Charles and Camilla walked ahead while the Prince and... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337744/andrews-daughters-join-uk-royals-traditional-christmas-day-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337744/andrews-daughters-join-uk-royals-traditional-christmas-day-service?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:50:28 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse World leaders voiced horror and revulsion at Sunday’s mass shooting in which 15 people were killed and dozens injured at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the “shocking and distressing” attack, which Australian police are calling a “terrorist” incident, was “beyond comprehension”, after assailants fired on a gathering celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Israel’s President Isaac Herzog condemned what he called a “very cruel attack on Jews” by “vile... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3336413/world-leaders-express-horror-bondi-beach-terror-attack-vigils-are-held-victims?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3336413/world-leaders-express-horror-bondi-beach-terror-attack-vigils-are-held-victims?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:49:55 +0000 dpa dpa Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla will this week host the German president for a state visit, with the format reverting to normal after royal elements of US President Donald Trump’s stay were restricted to the Windsor estate. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, former judge Elke Budenbender, will be formally welcomed by Charles and Camilla on an open-air royal dais in the centre of the Berkshire town, before enjoying a carriage ride through the streets, past the crowds, to the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334816/uks-king-charles-host-first-state-visit-german-president-27-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334816/uks-king-charles-host-first-state-visit-german-president-27-years?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:51:22 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press King Charles led Britain’s annual ceremony of remembrance for the country’s war dead on Sunday, under November sunshine and the shadow cast across Europe by the almost four-year-old war in Ukraine. As Parliament’s Big Ben bell tolled 11am, thousands of military personnel, veterans and members of the public gathered in central London fell still for two minutes of silence, broken by a single artillery blast and Royal Marines buglers sounding “The Last Post”. The 76-year-old king, dressed in the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3332114/king-charles-leads-uks-remembrance-sunday-ceremony-war-dead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3332114/king-charles-leads-uks-remembrance-sunday-ceremony-war-dead?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:08:49 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Britain’s Prince William played football with Brazil’s Cafu and volleyball on Copacabana Beach on Monday as he took in the charms of Rio de Janeiro before attending the Cop30 climate summit this week. The future king’s first visit to Brazil is centred around his annual Earthshot Prize which awards £1 million (US$1.3 million) to five pioneering projects tackling threats to the environment. Climate change and nature are issues the 43-year-old heir has long championed, and he is set to address... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3331401/prince-william-leaves-andrew-scandal-behind-trip-brazil?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3331401/prince-william-leaves-andrew-scandal-behind-trip-brazil?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:54:30 +0000 dpa dpa The Prince of Wales has said he is trying to avoid the “mistakes” his parents made and wants to “do what’s best for my children”. William said his childhood “feeling of safety, security, love” was cut short when his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, and his father, King Charles, separated when he was a young boy. His comments were made during an appearance on comic actor Eugene Levy’s travel series The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV+. He told Levy: “Getting the balance of work and family life... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3327990/why-prince-william-doesnt-let-his-kids-own-phones-and-how-hes-avoiding-parents-mistakes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3327990/why-prince-william-doesnt-let-his-kids-own-phones-and-how-hes-avoiding-parents-mistakes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press US president Donald Trump, 79, relished the glow of a British royal spectacle on Wednesday, greeted at Windsor Castle on his state visit by King Charles, military honour guards and mounted troops before paying a private tribute at Queen Elizabeth’s tomb. No US president, or any other world leader, has ever had the honour of a second UK state visit. The pomp and pageantry are deliberate, meant to bolster ties with Trump at a time when his America First policies are putting pressure on trade and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3325985/fashion-looks-donald-trumps-uk-state-visit-kate-middleton-melania-trump?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3325985/fashion-looks-donald-trumps-uk-state-visit-kate-middleton-melania-trump?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:22 +0000 Tim Pile Tim Pile If you’re reluctant to visit the United States in these uncertain times, you’re not alone. International visits fell 12 per cent year on year in March, according to Oxford Economics. But the good news is that many of the adventures you might seek in the US can be found elsewhere. From epic road trips and national parks to world-class cities, here are a few stand-ins that offer a similar experience. 1. Copper Canyon, Mexico More than 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon each year, to hike,... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3312209/trump-slump-tourists-avoid-usa-here-are-8-stand-destinations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3312209/trump-slump-tourists-avoid-usa-here-are-8-stand-destinations?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:09 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse A military parade, fly-past and balcony appearance by the royal family on Monday began four days of UK celebrations marking 80 years since the end of World War II. King Charles saluted as around 1,000 members of the UK armed forces, joined by Nato colleagues from the United States, France and Germany, along with 11 soldiers from Ukraine waving their country’s flag reached the end of the procession in front of Buckingham Palace. Tens of thousands defied the damp weather on the Union flag-lined... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3309161/uk-kicks-ve-day-celebrations-mark-80-years-end-world-war-ii?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3309161/uk-kicks-ve-day-celebrations-mark-80-years-end-world-war-ii?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 May 2025 18:52:13 +0000 When Prince Charles, as he was, revealed his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles, the world was stunned. She quickly became known as “The Other Woman” and every move she made was met with intense scrutiny. But over the years, public sentiment began to shift, especially after the pair married and she was integrated fully into “The Firm”. According to Statista, as of February, 45 per cent of the British public had a positive opinion of Camilla. This marks an increase from October 2019, when... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3307407/meet-jacqui-meakin-royal-stylist-who-dressed-queen-mother-she-has-also-helped-shape-queen-camillas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3307407/meet-jacqui-meakin-royal-stylist-who-dressed-queen-mother-she-has-also-helped-shape-queen-camillas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:12 +0000 Amid all the hustle and bustle of Shanghai Fashion Week this past season, one event stood out for its outstanding showcase of Asian designers making strides in sustainability: the 2025 Sustasia Fashion Prize ceremony. A joint initiative by the Shanghai Fashion Designers Association and creative agency yehyehyeh, the prize went to Chinese designer Ruohan Nie as its inaugural winner. She is best known for her eponymous label, Ruohan, which has become a hit across Asia and beyond since launching in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3307399/sustasia-fashion-prize-yehyehyehs-inaugural-sustainable-fashion-competition-held-during-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3307399/sustasia-fashion-prize-yehyehyehs-inaugural-sustainable-fashion-competition-held-during-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:16 +0000 In the mood for some royal revelations? Former aide to the British monarchy Jason Knauf sat down with 60 Minutes Australia recently, sharing details about how Prince William reacted to the news of his wife Princess Catherine’s cancer diagnosis within a few weeks of learning about his father’s battle with the disease. Soon after the news came to light, the Prince of Wales had a conversation with Knauf over the phone, which the latter described as “absolutely awful”, recalling, “It’s the lowest... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299881/meet-jason-knauf-who-accused-meghan-markle-bullying-staff-ex-aide-british-monarchy-texas-native-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299881/meet-jason-knauf-who-accused-meghan-markle-bullying-staff-ex-aide-british-monarchy-texas-native-who?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:00:07 +0000 Before Prince Harry packed up his bags and swapped London for Montecito with Meghan Markle, he was living it up with British comedian Jack Whitehall. Well, sorta. As Whitehall just revealed on Australia’s Jase & Lauren radio show, he used to be pretty good pals with the Duke of Sussex during his pre-Meghan era. “I’ve come into contact with a couple of [the royals] in the past. I was quite good friends with Harry back in the day. Pre-Meghan, when he was a terror,” Whitehall explained. When asked... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3298681/meet-jack-whitehall-comedian-who-partied-prince-harry-and-dated-gemma-chan-bad-education-star-went?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3298681/meet-jack-whitehall-comedian-who-partied-prince-harry-and-dated-gemma-chan-bad-education-star-went?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:08 +0000 When Queen Elizabeth died at age 96 in September 2022, the world’s reaction was profound. Her 70-year reign had been the longest of any British monarch, and people around the world took a moment to reflect on a remarkable legacy. As the media flocked to capture the state funeral in London in September 2022, many attendees found themselves in the spotlight. Alexander Ogilvy was one of them. But what do we know about him? He is the grandson of Princess Alexandra, Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Born in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297259/who-british-royal-alexander-ogilvy-ivy-league-alum-hes-been-crowned-one-uks-most-eligible-bachelors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297259/who-british-royal-alexander-ogilvy-ivy-league-alum-hes-been-crowned-one-uks-most-eligible-bachelors?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:09 +0000 Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloids made a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling his privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay him a substantial sum, his lawyer said on Wednesday. News Group Newspapers offered a “full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the serious intrusion by The Sun between 1996 and 2011 into his private life, including incidents of unlawful activities carried out by private investigators working for The Sun”, lawyer David Sherborne read from settlement statement in... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3295847/rupert-murdochs-uk-news-group-apologises-prince-harry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3295847/rupert-murdochs-uk-news-group-apologises-prince-harry?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:39:57 +0000 Actress and model Cressida Bonas, who once romanced Prince Harry, is to be a mother again. In The Spectator, Bonas, 35, revealed that she is expecting her second child with husband Harry Wentworth-Stanley. They are already the parents of two-year-old son Wilbur, who was conceived using IVF; a frozen embryo has made Bonas’ second pregnancy possible. Despite struggling with morning sickness, from which, she writes, she didn’t suffer first time round, Bonas feels her second turn as an expectant... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3294820/who-husband-prince-harrys-ex-cressida-bonas-harry-wentworth-stanley-property-expert-and-mental?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3294820/who-husband-prince-harrys-ex-cressida-bonas-harry-wentworth-stanley-property-expert-and-mental?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:00:11 +0000 King Charles was reported to be “deeply saddened” after police said a British relative of his sons’ former nanny was among the victims of the deadly truck-ramming attack in New Orleans. Edward Pettifer, 31, who died in the atrocity, was the stepson of Tiggy Pettifer, the former nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry. Heir to the throne Prince William said he and his wife Catherine had also been “shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer”. “Our thoughts and prayers remain with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3293583/who-ex-royal-nanny-who-lost-her-son-new-orleans-attack-tiggy-legge-bourke-was-once-falsely-accused?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3293583/who-ex-royal-nanny-who-lost-her-son-new-orleans-attack-tiggy-legge-bourke-was-once-falsely-accused?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:00:12 +0000 Prince William expressed his shock and sadness on Saturday at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people. London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that they are supporting the family of 31-year-old Edward Pettifer, including helping them through the process of returning his body to the UK. Pettifer, who is from west London, is the final victim to be identified. In a statement on social media, the Prince of Wales... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3293454/prince-william-saddened-death-former-nannys-stepson-new-orleans-truck-attack?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3293454/prince-william-saddened-death-former-nannys-stepson-new-orleans-truck-attack?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Jan 2025 17:05:54 +0000 Every family has its issues – even the royal family, according to Prince Harry’s long-time pal James Haskell. The former rugby union player labelled the British royal family “very dysfunctional” in a new interview with The Times. “Some aren’t as great as others,” he shared in the interview published on Tuesday. “They do amazing work – but they’re also a modern family that’s very dysfunctional.” Besides Harry, Haskell is also close to another friend with royal connections. He co-hosts his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3288675/meet-prince-harrys-pal-james-haskell-who-called-royals-dysfunctional-former-rugby-union-player?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3288675/meet-prince-harrys-pal-james-haskell-who-called-royals-dysfunctional-former-rugby-union-player?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:20 +0000 UK police said on Monday, officers were investigating a break-in last month on the grounds of the royal Windsor Estate, reportedly while Prince William and his family were at home. Thames Valley Police said the intruders stole two vehicles from a farm building on the estate west of London on October 13 and that no arrests had been made. “At around 11:45pm on Sunday 13 October, we received a report of burglary at a property on Crown Estate land near to the A308 in Windsor,” the force said in a... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3287095/masked-raiders-stole-vehicles-windsor-estate-while-prince-william-kate-and-family-slept?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3287095/masked-raiders-stole-vehicles-windsor-estate-while-prince-william-kate-and-family-slept?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:41:03 +0000 A photo shared by Kate Middleton’s university roommate Laura Warshauer has recently resurfaced in the media. Posted in July, the never-before-seen throwback pic shows Warshauer and the Princess of Wales at a university party. “Sending love to Kate Middleton, the future Queen of England and my university dormmate!” wrote Warshauer. “This was us at a Hope Street flat party. I have the loveliest college memories with Kate. She is the kindest, most caring, down-to-earth, genuine person, and it’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3286071/meet-kate-middletons-university-roommate-laura-warshauer-also-known-gigi-rowe-singer-used-party?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3286071/meet-kate-middletons-university-roommate-laura-warshauer-also-known-gigi-rowe-singer-used-party?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:00:09 +0000 Robert Irwin, an Australian conservationist and TV personality like his famous father, the late Steve Irwin, joined Prince William on an early-morning nature walk near South Africa’s Table Mountain on Tuesday to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park. In September, Robert Irwin was appointed a Global Ambassador for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, cementing his status as one of the top environmental advocates in the world. Irwin’s father Steve was a beloved... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3286007/meet-steve-irwins-son-robert-whos-turning-21-australian-conservationist-has-been-working-prince?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3286007/meet-steve-irwins-son-robert-whos-turning-21-australian-conservationist-has-been-working-prince?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:08 +0000 1. Trump victory could spell disaster for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future in the US amid deportation fears Donald Trump’s second presidency could significantly impact Harry and Meghan, with the former president having raised questions about the Duke’s US visa status on the campaign trail following Harry’s drug admissions in his memoir, raising the spectre of possible deportation. 2. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle address online violence against children at Global Ministerial... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3285888/trump-victory-threatens-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-us-future-amid-deportation-fears-kate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3285888/trump-victory-threatens-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-us-future-amid-deportation-fears-kate?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:06:17 +0000 Britain’s Prince William said on Wednesday his wife Kate Middleton was doing “really well” and had been amazing in a year when she has undergone preventive chemotherapy for cancer. The British heir to the throne is currently in South Africa, where he will later host the annual awards ceremony for his multimillion-dollar Earthshot Prize. He made the trip without Kate, who is still recovering from her treatment. He said she would be cheering him on from their home in Britain. “She’s doing really... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3285470/uks-prince-william-says-wife-kate-middleton-doing-really-well-after-chemotherapy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3285470/uks-prince-william-says-wife-kate-middleton-doing-really-well-after-chemotherapy?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:09:33 +0000 1. Meghan Markle’s top 50 royal outfits, from Dior haute couture to J.Crew chic - see her best looks since 2018 Discover the Duchess of Sussex’s standout style as she blends royal elegance with California ease, incorporating a timeless fashion philosophy and iconic style. 2. Discover Kate Middleton’s must-have wardrobe staples, from Superga, Veja, Strathberry, Mulberry, and Aspinal of London What are the items that Catherine, Princess of Wales, wears on repeat as she champions sustainability and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3285275/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-kate-middleton-and-princess-diana-what-are-british-royal-familys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3285275/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-kate-middleton-and-princess-diana-what-are-british-royal-familys?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:48 +0000 1. Donald Trump’s Never Surrender sneakers are not his most bizarre business venture: discover what other outrageous products he has dabbled in Priced at US$399, Trump’s limited edition gaudy high-tops sold out in hours. But his relentless pursuit of profit and publicity has shown he isn’t afraid to slap his name on a bizarre variety of products if it means he can make a buck. 2. Mark Wahlberg unveils celebrity-approved Origin shoes for autumn 2024 The Hollywood star’s footwear and clothing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3285243/what-do-donald-trump-michael-jordan-mark-wahlberg-and-kanye-west-have-common-they-have-all-gotten?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3285243/what-do-donald-trump-michael-jordan-mark-wahlberg-and-kanye-west-have-common-they-have-all-gotten?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:32 +0000 Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William on Thursday made their first joint public engagement since she ended a course of chemotherapy for cancer, Kensington Palace announced. The couple visited Southport in northwest England, “to show support to the community and hear how local people have come together as the town recovers” from a July knife attack that killed three children, the palace said. The princess and William met members of the emergency services who attended after the stabbing spree... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3281930/uks-william-and-kate-first-joint-public-engagement-princesss-cancer-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3281930/uks-william-and-kate-first-joint-public-engagement-princesss-cancer-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:41:33 +0000 Despite the highly publicised lives of the British royal family, Queen Camilla’s daughter from her first marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles, Laura Lopes, has managed to stay largely out of the public eye. The Queen Consort has two children from her first marriage – Tom Parker Bowles, 49, an established food critic and author of several cookbooks, and his younger sister Laura Lopes, 46, an art curator who keeps a lower profile. Here is everything we know about Queen Camilla’s media-shy... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3274768/meet-laura-lopes-queen-camillas-daughter-low-profile-art-curator-married-calvin-klein-model-whos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3274768/meet-laura-lopes-queen-camillas-daughter-low-profile-art-curator-married-calvin-klein-model-whos?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Aug 2024 20:00:18 +0000 Queen Camilla’s younger sister, Annabel Elliot (née Shand), has been the subject of much interest recently, after making headlines on several occasions. She was removed from her lucrative role as chief designer for the Duchy of Cornwall and was spotted sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, alongside her sister the queen, last month. Last year, Elliot appeared in the documentary Charles III: The Coronation Year, sharing some details about the king and queen’s marriage. “She is his rock, and I... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3272817/meet-queen-camillas-sister-annabel-elliot-interior-designer-and-queens-companion-had-enchanted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3272817/meet-queen-camillas-sister-annabel-elliot-interior-designer-and-queens-companion-had-enchanted?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:00:20 +0000 Spain lived up to their top billing as they defeated England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday to claim a record fourth continental title and extend England’s 58-year big trophy drought by at least another two years. Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal slid into Marc Cucurella’s low cross to fire an 86th-minute winner after their 47th-minute opener from Nico Williams was cancelled out by English sub Cole Palmer in the 73rd. Man of the Match Williams’ goal was superbly set up by Lamine Yamal who the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3270430/euro-2024-spain-strike-late-beat-england-2-1-and-win-final-berlin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3270430/euro-2024-spain-strike-late-beat-england-2-1-and-win-final-berlin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Jul 2024 21:31:34 +0000 One of the world’s most eligible bachelors, Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece and Denmark – or “Tino” to his friends, is no longer on the market. The 25-year-old royal was recently spotted locking lips with Sports Illustrated model, Brooks Nader in New York City, ahead of model Olivia Culpo’s Rhode Island wedding, which they also attended together. The new “It” couple first sparked dating rumours on Friday after they were spotted taking a romantic stroll in New York City. News of their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3269141/meet-prince-constantine-alexios-greece-whos-dating-model-brooks-nader?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3269141/meet-prince-constantine-alexios-greece-whos-dating-model-brooks-nader?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:00:15 +0000 Prince William’s first public outing with son George since his wife’s cancer diagnosis? A trip to Birmingham to watch his beloved football team, Aston Villa. To the delight of onlookers, the pair were seen reacting in nearly identical ways to tense moments of the match against Lille, then celebrating with claps and cheers as the final whistle blew to mark a win for Villa. But why exactly does a prince, born and raised in London, support a football team with its home 160 kilometres away in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3266290/why-prince-william-so-obsessed-aston-villa-football-club-royal-caught-game-his-first-public-outing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3266290/why-prince-william-so-obsessed-aston-villa-football-club-royal-caught-game-his-first-public-outing?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:12 +0000 Prince Harry’s childhood friend Hugh van Cutsem surprised fans this week after he was seen on the seventh episode of Jeremy Clarkson’s Clarkson’s Farm TV show. For those who might not remember, the former Top Gear host wrote a scathing opinion piece about Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, for British tabloid The Sun last year, where he revealed how he was “dreaming of the day when [Meghan] is made to parade naked through the streets of every town in Britain while crowds chant, ‘Shame!’ and throw... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3263365/who-prince-harrys-childhood-friend-hugh-van-cutsem-jr-he-just-appeared-clarksons-farm-jeremy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3263365/who-prince-harrys-childhood-friend-hugh-van-cutsem-jr-he-just-appeared-clarksons-farm-jeremy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:22 +0000 On May 8, Prince William got to present an MBE to Claire van Straubenzee – the mother of his and Prince Harry’s close childhood friends Thomas, Henry and Charlie van Straubenzee. According to The Telegraph, William was “keen to conduct the investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle due to his personal links with Claire van Straubenzee and her family”. It’s common knowledge that the estranged princes lost their mother Princess Diana in a car accident, but fewer people may know that they tragically... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3262630/who-are-van-straubenzees-princes-harry-and-williams-long-time-friends-william-just-gave-mbe-claire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3262630/who-are-van-straubenzees-princes-harry-and-williams-long-time-friends-william-just-gave-mbe-claire?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 May 2024 10:00:13 +0000 Kate Middleton has been spotted for the first time since December, months after her January hospitalisation that spawned rampant conspiracy theories and viral suppositions about her alleged “disappearance”. The Princess of Wales underwent a “planned abdominal surgery” in January and is still recovering, as Kensington Palace previously announced. The announcement – coupled with father-in-law King Charles’ simultaneous health issues – ignited even more interest in her condition and plenty of wild... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3254470/kate-middletons-mysterious-disappearance-drama-timeline-conspiracy-theories-around-her-surgery-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3254470/kate-middletons-mysterious-disappearance-drama-timeline-conspiracy-theories-around-her-surgery-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:00:14 +0000 The Good The annual World Travel Awards have something of a problem. The Maldives keep winning. In 2023, the Indian Ocean archipelago picked up the prestigious title of World’s Leading Destination for the fourth year in a row. Its Marketing & PR Corporation was voted World’s Leading Tourist Board (second year running) and there was even a Global Tourism Resilience gong for swift post-Covid recovery. The Maldives was also nominated as the World’s Leading Dive Destination, World’s Leading... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3252960/maldives-good-bad-and-ugly-celebrated-holiday-destination-has-fans-taylor-swift-tom-cruise-prince?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3252960/maldives-good-bad-and-ugly-celebrated-holiday-destination-has-fans-taylor-swift-tom-cruise-prince?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Feb 2024 07:15:16 +0000 The news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis has not only shocked many as the royal is famous for living a healthy lifestyle, but it has also refocused attention on the responsibilities of Britain’s monarch and revived a central question about the country’s centuries-old system of government: what does the king actually do? Under Britain’s constitutional monarchy, the king is head of state but must remain politically neutral and leave policymaking to the elected Parliament. He is obliged to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3251931/what-does-king-charles-actually-do-britains-head-state-queen-camilla-and-prince-william-can-stand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3251931/what-does-king-charles-actually-do-britains-head-state-queen-camilla-and-prince-william-can-stand?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:28 +0000 There’s no doubt that Kate Middleton makes a statement in whatever she wears – and lucky for all of us, she does it ever so fashionably. What’s more, she’s always been ahead of the curve in the style department, from re-wearing garments to sporting trends before they become mainstream. Yet while we’re sure Middleton has the final say in what she wears in public, many of her most iconic ‘fits can be attributed to a talent working behind the scenes – her long-time stylist Natasha “Tash”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3250450/who-kate-middletons-stylist-and-confidante-natasha-archer-she-loves-reiss-and-diane-von-furstenberg?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3250450/who-kate-middletons-stylist-and-confidante-natasha-archer-she-loves-reiss-and-diane-von-furstenberg?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:00:16 +0000 Much like its American or German counterparts, sports footwear brand Onitsuka Tiger’s journey began with a passionate founder relentlessly pursuing comfort, speed and style. The brand’s Japanese founder Kihachiro Onitsuka firmly believed that an active lifestyle can improve lives, according to Asics’ website. Sport, Onitsuka felt, is a common thread bringing people together, and physical activity has the power to unite communities and create a sense of camaraderie. In 1949, he founded his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3249827/why-stars-and-sneakerheads-alike-love-onitsuka-tiger-asics-original-mexico-trainer-graces-feet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3249827/why-stars-and-sneakerheads-alike-love-onitsuka-tiger-asics-original-mexico-trainer-graces-feet?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Jan 2024 02:00:10 +0000 The first royal wedding of the year is set to commence this Sunday, and it’s taking place in Asia this time round. After announcing their engagement in October, Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei and his fiancée Anisha Isa Kalebic will tie the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony from January 7 to January 16. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming nuptials: Who is Prince Mateen of Brunei? Per Town & Country, Prince Mateen, 32, is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei’s fourth son and 10th... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3247411/inside-prince-mateens-upcoming-10-day-wedding-extravaganza-sultan-bruneis-hot-son-will-tie-knot?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3247411/inside-prince-mateens-upcoming-10-day-wedding-extravaganza-sultan-bruneis-hot-son-will-tie-knot?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:00:12 +0000 Kate Middleton and Prince William’s romance is brought to the forefront in the final instalment of Netflix’s The Crown. Released on December 14, the episodes take viewers back to Kate and William’s early courtship during their time at St Andrews University in Scotland. At times, the show takes a hard detour from reality for entertainment purposes – like the scene where a 15-year-old Kate and her mother Carole Middleton are shown having a chance encounter with Prince William and Princess Diana on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245975/did-kate-middletons-mum-really-set-her-prince-william-crown-depicts-carole-middleton-orchestrating?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245975/did-kate-middletons-mum-really-set-her-prince-william-crown-depicts-carole-middleton-orchestrating?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Dec 2023 22:00:14 +0000 The final batch of episodes of The Crown shifts focus to the next generation of royals – namely the future heir to the throne, Prince William. Following the tragic death of Princess Diana in part one, the second part spends two episodes on the prince’s time at university in Scotland, and the beginnings of his romance with his future wife, Kate Middleton. These episodes take on a sort of romcom narrative as, despite fancying each other very much, Kate and Wills can’t get their timing quite right... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245557/who-did-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-date-real-life-crowns-final-season-features-two-exes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245557/who-did-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-date-real-life-crowns-final-season-features-two-exes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:08 +0000