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When the Princess of Wales announced that she would be attending the Trooping of the Colour celebrations, we were all so relieved to hear that Kate was doing well – and when she took her position next to the King on the balcony, she was back where she belonged. But while we all cheered Kate on, it’s hard not to contemplate how Meghan Markle responded to Kate’s return. While we hoped that distance and space would help dispel rumours of a rivalry between the sisters-in-law, just hours after Kate’s Instagram post, Meghan released a social media campaign for her new jams and biscuits. We’d like to think it was a coincidence, but their history makes us believe there’s more to it! Plus, in this issue meet Italy’s courageous last Queen…

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PARTY TIME IN MONACO FOR BEA & ZARA Cousins Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall had a whale of a time in Monaco, attending the Grand Prix, enjoying all the action on the circuit and partying with A-listers. It was a very welcome chance to reconnect after they made a very public show of solidarity for their cousin Prince William when he recently hosted one of Buckingham Palace’s famous garden parties, with both women turning up to give the event the full royal treatment. They also caught up with their good friend Natalie Pinkham, one of the UK’s go-to Formula 1 reporters, who shared a photo of herself with the pair at the glamorous racing event in the ritzy European capital. Other celebrities at the track also included Dara Huang, the…

Queues gathered around the block in London to get their hands on the first release of new British banknotes bearing the face of King Charles III! However, in a move to minimise the environmental impact of creating this fresh currency, the new notes will only be printed to replace worn-out notes bearing the image of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. * Conditions apply, see aremedia.com.au/competitions. Commences 11th July 2024. Ends 11:59pm AEST/AEDST on 8th August 2024. AU and NZ residents 18+. This is a game of chance. The Promoter is Are Media Pty Limited (ABN 18 053 273 546) of 54 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Authorised under permit number: NSW: TP/00018. WIN! We’re giving away 5 x $40 King Charles Coin Sets* To enter, simply visit newidea.com.au/royals/coinpack24 or…

In recent months it’s been rather difficult to determine exactly who Meghan Markle wants to be. A Duchess obviously, but in name only. A jam maker certainly, but who knows exactly when. A cooking show host reportedly, with insiders saying she has already started filming. A touring globetrotter, as the recent visit to Nigeria indicated. Or a Gwyneth Paltrow-style lifestyle brand that rolls her multiple interests under one umbrella and guarantees her an international clientele. Yet however many (organic) pies Meghan has her finger in, one thing is for sure: she is desperate to stay relevant. There is no other way to explain the timing of her latest American Riviera Orchard jam release, artlessly coinciding with her sister-in-law’s first public outing in six months following her cancer diagnosis. Perhaps it…

Following his string of scandals, Prince Andrew has remained largely out of the spotlight – whether by choice or by strict instruction from his big brother. But the disgraced duke is once again back in the press, this time for overstaying his welcome. King Charles is reportedly threatening to cut ties with Prince Andrew as he refuses to leave his current residence, Royal Lodge, for Frogmore Cottage, which was Harry and Meghan’s former residence. Prince Andrew has been living at the 30-room mansion since 2003 with his ex-wife, Sarah ‘Fergie’ Ferguson. Reports claim they are both digging in their heels – but Charles has had enough and has warned the Yorks there’ll be severe repercussions if they don’t vacate. The King oversees all royal household finances, and British newspapers say…