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How King Charles plans to overhaul the monarchy forever

A contemporary ceremony. Military uniform, not outdated-looking breeches and silk stockings. And a shake-up of how the Firm operates to follow. Robert Jobson looks ahead to the coronation and beyond

<p>Meghan Markle reportedly plans to launch a ‘revamped’ version of her website The Tig, which she shut down in 2017 after getting engaged to Prince Harry</p>
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What can we expect from Meghan Markle’s The Tig 2.0?

First came the podcasts, then the Netflix series, now the Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle blog is set for revival

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The understated power of Queen Consort Camilla

The coronation of King Charles III will also cap Camilla’s remarkable journey from the sidelines to Queen Consort, Anne McElvoy examines her rise

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The life of the Danish royals stripped of HRH titles ain’t too shabby

In a shock move, Queen Margrethe II has relieved her grandchildren of their official titles

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‘Cruel punishment’: what’s next for the Duke and Duchess of Montecito?

They’ve been booted out of their UK home and face plummetting popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. But Harry and Meghan won’t be down for long, says Luciana Bellini

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Harry and Meghan lose Frogmore Cottage after memoir controversy

Well-placed source tells Standard: ‘The Sussex’s are no longer leasing Frogmore Cottage. If they want a residence in the UK they will have to buy one privately’

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Five savage moments from that Meghan and Harry South Park episode

Spoof magazine covers, blue todgers and a First Lady botherer — we take a deep dive into South Park’s merciless ridicule of Harry and Meghan

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How director Liz Garbus earned the trust of Harry and Meghan

She was brought in to replace the original director who left due to ‘creative differences’ with the Sussexes and is now hitting out against Buckingham Palace for ‘discrediting’ her docu-series. So who is Liz Garbus and why did she sign up to Harry and Meghan’s project?

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Inside the Princess of Wales’ inner circle

It’s clear Kate and Meghan never got on, but the princess has a loyal group of childhood mates to lean on. Luciana Bellini has a who’s who of her gang

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It’s not just Harry and William: the top 10 warring brothers

From the Milibands to the Gallaghers, testosterone-fuelled rivalry is a tale as old as time

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Prince Harry, tales of sex and killings aren’t the best way to Davos

These latest interviews and revelations show that Prince Harry is more a driving force behind the rifts with his family than Meghan could ever have been — but where will it end? Cetainly not with the world’s elite at Davos, says Anne McElvoy

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All the bombshell revelations leaked from Prince Harry’s new memoir

If Harry’s publishers worried that his royal sensibilities would hold him back, they probably cried with relief reading Spare. From frostbitten penises to frosty familial ties, here’s everything we know

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Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first UK home

In the latest episode of their docuseries, the couple shared clips and photographs of the two-bed property in the grounds of Kensington Palace

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Behind the scenes at Harry and Meghan’s £32m royal wedding

Their Netflix documentary has unearthed never before seen photos of Harry and Meghan’s Windsor wedding

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The bombshell revelations from Harry and Meghan’s documentary — part 2

From Harry and William’s “terrifying” screaming match to Meghan’s traumatising miscarriage, the Sussexes are throwing grenades in part two of their Netflix show

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Jenny Afia: the lawyer who claims there was a ‘war against Meghan’

She’s represented Adele and Elton John – now the Peloton-loving Cambridge-graduate has become the latest talking head to star in Harry and Meghan’s bombshell Netflix documentary. Katie Strick charts her career so far

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The key moments from Harry and Meghan’s bombshell Netflix documentary

From Meghan’s first ‘shock to the system’ meeting with the Queen to Kate not being much of a hugger, the Sussexes are telling their truth. These are the biggest revelations

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Doria Ragland: meet Meghan Markle’s yoga instructor mother

The 66-year-old social worker has kept a relatively low profile until now, but she’s just made her TV debut in the Sussexes’ new documentary. From her LA roots to her £5,000 grandparenting lessons, Katie Strick has everything you need to know

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s family tree explained

Her father’s side of the family has a penchant for planned paparazzi pictures, tell-all novels and explosive Twitter threads

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Meghan chooses ‘peaceful’ all-white custom Louis Vuitton for awards

Designed for her by Nicolas Ghesquière, there was a hidden — and well-timed — message behind her look

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Who exactly is advising Meghan and Harry? Meet the Sussex squad

As the surprise exit of Harry and Meghan’s top adviser Mandana Dayani comes days away from their explosive Netflix tell-all, Katie Strick unveils the remaining power players at Sussex HQ

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Kate takes her sartorial diplomacy stateside—these are the best looks

The latest trip to Boston has boasted a revolving door of chic outfits and British designers

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Every unseen picture of Harry and Meghan from their bombshell trailer

The images flash briefly but speak volumes. Maddy Mussen on the hidden details in the Sussexes’ unprededented trailer

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Met officer says Meghan faced very real threats while in the UK

Neil Basu spoke to Channel 4 about the Duchess of Sussex

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Princess of Wales’ tribute to Diana on first state visit in new role

Kate paired the late princess’s Collingwood earrings and feather pendant with an Emilia Wickstead dress coat for the special occasion

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Everything we know about Prince Harry’s ‘unflinching’ memoir Spare

With the cover and title revealed, anticipation is building to fever pitch for Prince Harry’s tell-all book (not least among the lawyers)

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The Crown: What was the Tampongate scandal?

The Tampongate scandal refers to an intimate call between two royals that was leaked to the press

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‘Addiction is not a choice’: Princess of Wales launches campaign

The Princess of Wales shares thoughts with those suffering with addictions and shame

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Hope Ranch: the exclusive enclave Harry and Meghan want to move to

The Duke and Duchess are reportedly ready to leave their $14.5m Montecito mansion for the charming and extremely private neighbourhood down the road. But will they be welcome?

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Two men charged over alleged assault of Prince Andrew heckler

The men have been charged after allegedly pulling the heckler to the ground

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Queen’s funeral: guests arrive wearing sombre black

Jill and Joe Biden, Bear Grylls and Carole Middleton lead the arrivals

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The Countess of Wessex’s floral dress has hidden tribute to The Queen

Designer Suzannah Crabb tells us of Sophie’s secret mark of respect to the monarch she called ‘Mama’

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How Sophie Wessex became the Royal Family’s secret weapon

Images of the Countess of Wessex comforting Princess Anne as she looks on at her late mother’s coffin have come to symbolise the Royal Family’s grief. But how did she become such a key member of The Firm and what could her new role in the monarchy look like? Giulia Crouch reports

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How Princess Eugenie became the great royal peacekeeper

Onlookers say the youngest York sister was the most “relatable” of all the royal mourners this week and insiders say she could play an “invaluable” role in restoring the “link” between the Sussexes and the rest of the family — so how did she forge her role as confidante? Katie Strick reports

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What will happen to the Queen’s jewellery collection now

The late Queen’s personal jewellery collection is decades old and worth millions, but it will now pass into the hands of her family

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Catherine, Princess of Wales is the picture of sophisticated mourning

The Princess joined her children Prince George and Princess Charlotte in impeccable tailoring and the Queen’s pearl necklace