Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may no longer have a working royal role, but he continues to receive an annual stipend from King Charles. However, Buckingham Palace has clarified that this money will not be used to cover Andrew’s legal battle against Thames Valley Police.

Andrew is challenging the search warrants linked to his arrest for alleged misconduct during his time in public office. While the High Court will consider his legal bid and the police’s request to restrict access to certain documents, Palace sources have stressed that his legal defence is a private matter between Andrew and his lawyers, with the Firm having no involvement in the case.

Meghan Markle has unveiled a limited-edition Christmas advent calendar for her As Ever brand, featuring 24 handcrafted chocolates created by Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés. The Duchess promoted the festive offering with a series of photos and videos, but one detail quickly grabbed fans’ attention.

Netizens argued that Meghan’s promotional image seemingly showed six fingers, sparking accusations that AI may have been used. The controversy hence prompted comparisons to Princess Kate’s infamous 2024 Mother’s Day photo, which was digitally altered and later withdrawn.

Prince William is preparing to travel to Mumbai for the sixth annual Earthshot Prize ceremony as his environmental initiative reaches its 10-year milestone. While the Princess of Wales’ attendance has not been officially confirmed, speculation has continued to build that she could join William on the high-profile India trip.

The Earthshot Prize has already announced several presenters, including Rami Malek, Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor, with more names to be announced ahead of November. The promise of additional presenters has fuelled speculation that Princess Kate could be among the stars joining the event in Mumbai.

Prince William visited Ilminster in Somerset to learn how local communities are preparing for wildfires, flooding and extreme weather. During the visit, he met with members of the National Emergencies Trust as they launched the Ready Together toolkit.

The Prince of Wales also highlighted the importance of community resilience, meeting people working to help their communities prepare for the challenges posed by extreme weather and climate change. 💙

Prince Harry has reportedly entertained friends with his ability to imitate different accents, including American and Australian. This offers a glimpse of the more mischievous side of the Duke of Sussex. Who knew the Duke was a bit of an impressionist! 😄

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