King Charles: Despite a new scandal! He can’t take Andrew’s title away

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January 5, 2024

King Charles: Despite a new scandal! He can’t take Andrew’s title away

The bad news about Prince Andrew, 63, continues. His name appeared again in court documents published on January 3rd regarding the abuse scandal involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, †66. New allegations against Queen Elizabeth’s son, †96, are now coming to light: Johanna Sjoberg, one of the abuse victims, claims that the royal placed his hand on her breast when he posed for a group photo with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, 40, Epstein and his then partner Ghislaine Maxwell, 62, and a doll posed with Andrew’s likeness. King Charles’ brother, 75, had already been sued by Guiffre in the US for sexual abuse. An out-of-court settlement was reached in mid-February 2022. To this day he denies the allegations. Nevertheless, he was given stripped of his military titles and he withdrew from his responsibilities as senior royal. He has so far been able to keep his title as Duke of York and his place in the line of succession – currently 8th.

Even if the king wanted to strip him of his title according to the latest revelations, his hands would be tied. The blog “Gert’s Royals” summarizes the procedure in such a case on for the revocation of honorary degrees) do not have the authority to decide whether someone is guilty of a crime”, and further: “It is the job of the judiciary (the courts) to decide whether someone is guilty. And then other authorities can on the This decision is the basis of this decision. And since there have never been any charges or convictions against Prince Andrew, he is innocent in the eyes of the British government.”

However, there is currently a draft law that could give the monarch the power to revoke titles. However, due to various steps that still need to be taken, it may still take some time until this comes into force.

January 4, 2024

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales are not the most popular royals

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, both 41, live their lives serving the British Crown. They perform hundreds of performances a year, attend events and do charitable work. This is of course welcomed and appreciated by the British people. It is therefore no surprise that the Waleses are among the most popular royals. The British market and opinion research institute “YouGov” conducted a survey among the British about the top five royals – and the result was surprising. Accordingly, William and Kate take third and second place, number 1, so the most popular royal is Queen Elizabeth, 96, who died in September 2022.

Even more remarkable than the fact that neither Kate and William are in pole position is that the current reigning King Charles, 75, is not in the top five at all. Instead, the TIndalls and Princess Anne can be found here. No sign of the royal couple.

Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander share sad news

Queen Máxima, 52, and King Willem-Alexander, 56, remembered the war veteran André Hissink, who died on Monday, January 1st at the age of 104, with a touching Instagram post. The royal couple shared a black and white photo of the man and wrote moving lines about it. “We remember the veteran André Hissink with great respect,” wrote the royal couple.

As a pilot in the Dutch squadron, Hissink completed more than 60 flights with the British Royal Air Force during the Second World War. “His courageous commitment and that of the English people for our freedom makes us grateful and remains in our memory,” Máxima and Willem-Alexander conclude the post, which Willem-Alexander’s mother Princess Beatrix, 85, also co-authored.

January 3, 2024

Prince Harry is relaxed with US actor Rob McElhenney

Prince Harry, 39, beams towards the camera. In the selfie with US actor Rob McElhenney, 46, and actor Glenn Howerton, 47, he is wearing a black, casually unbuttoned shirt and a dark blazer. The trio celebrates exuberantly in the VIP lounge of a football stadium. Harry’s wife Duchess Meghan, 42, is nowhere to be seen. He did not reveal when the photo that McElhenney posted on Instagram was taken.

However, the background to the royal Instagram post is an unpleasant one: Rob McElhenney shocked everyone with the first snapshot of his picture gallery. His deformed face can be seen on it. The star of the US sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” said he had an “allergic nut reaction”. And yet “2023 was one of the best years” of his life. In his review post, he thanks the “people and places that made this possible” – as does his friend Prince Harry.

Louis and Marie Ducruet: photo evidence! This is how big baby Victoire has become

Since April 4, 2023, the world of Marie Ducruet, 31, and husband Louis, 31, has become a little brighter. The daughter-in-law and son of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, 58, welcomed their daughter Victoire into the world on that spring day. However, parents rarely show their little happiness in public. Most recently they posted a family photo together as a magical greeting to Christmas – in funny holiday pajamas and with her beloved four-legged friend Pancake. While mom, dad and their fur nose smiled into the camera, all you could see of their little sunshine was the delicate back of their head.

Now, however, the proud Marie allows a closer look at her little one. She shares two photos of cute Victoire in her Instagram story. One shows her now really big girl unpacking her Christmas presents.

Another was taken on a trip together. Wrapped up in a fluffy parka and a hat with two pompoms, the sweet Monegasque woman enjoys the fresh winter air. However, mom and dad are still keeping a secret about her face. Their adorable treasure is too valuable and they want to protect it at all costs.

January 2, 2024

Princess Charlène + Prince Albert: Private message appeared online

Princess Charlène, 45, and Prince Albert, 65, celebrated the ninth birthday of their twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, born in 2014, on December 10th. Apparently the royal couple then sent thank you cards to everyone who remembered their children on their special day. One of these cards has now appeared on the Internet. A royal fan who calls himself “The Duchess of Wonderland” online posted a copy on his Instagram profile.

“My last reply in 2023 was a thank you card for the birthday wishes that I sent to Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco,” he or she proudly comments on the photos. You can see the thank you card and envelope in cream white paper. Charlène and Albert’s personal greetings are written in both English and French, and their children’s official monograms can also be seen. “Prince Albert and Princess Charlène thank you very much for the kindness you showed Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella on the occasion of their birthday,” is written on the card in curved script. A nice reminder at the end of the year for the royal fan.

Princess Beatrice: Husband Edoardo shares private New Year’s Eve photo

Princess Beatrice, 35, and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, obviously started the new year very festively. The businessman shares two photos of a glamorous evening with his royal lover on his Instagram account. He in a chic white suit, she in a classy black dress. They both hold each other lovingly and seem to be spending a fantastic evening together – a good start for 2024.

“Happy New Year – here’s to a glorious year 2024!” Edo writes about the two snapshots from New Year’s Eve and adds: “Today is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one,” said the businessman. The fans forgive Princess Beatrice’s husband and enjoy the beautiful photos for a small careless error, as the year 2024 is a leap year and has 366 days.

Sources used: instagram.com, hellomagazine.com, X (formerly Twitter)

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